Some people LIKE the little door!!??? There are two ways to fill the tires without the little door....
OR
You pull the wheel pant off...
I find that yanking the wheel pant is easier.
Reg [/quote]
Mine does not have the little door, I merely stated some of the preferences of owners in regard to tire servicing. Obviously, Cessna saw it as enough of an issue to add the feature. To my way of looking at it, it's a solution to a non-existent problem, and one more latch and hinge to wear out.I have no problem servicing tires, as you merely move the plane to position the valve stem for access{you should do that anyway to preflight the plane}- AND you need the correct air chuck to fit the valve, as well as a gauge with the appropriate fitting.
Anyone can service their tires as you see fit, but I sure as heck wouldn't want to yank the pants off just to air-up a tire!
Time to visit a "Snap-off" truck to buy the chuck and gauge you need.
As far as wheel pants and model year, I'm sure someone has managed to swap any style on any year, we've all see them flying around.Whatever works, I guess....
-Brian
