182 Yokes

[LesGawlik]

I have a 182E with aftermarket yokes. They look like the Piper yokes, and are cast aluminum. The yokes have a horse's head in the center, and it looks like the profile of a knight chess piece.

I've tried to find out what make they are so I can covers made for them. They are nice, but my hands sweat a lot in the summer, and I need something to help with the grip.

 

[asicer]

 

[LesGawlik]

 

[455 Bravo Uniform]

I recently saw something where para-cord was used to wrap a yoke. It looked pretty dang cool if you ask me.

Plus, in the emergency preparedness department, you could unwind and use the cord to your imagination’s content.

EDIT: here ya go, found it-

 

[camorton]

Okay, so those yokes are also from a late-60's Cessna. Very common to replace the original plastic ones, with later rams-horn style because the plastic ones were prone to breaking (at the worst possible time). I would guess these came off of a C320 SkyKnight because of the logo. Same part number was used in 182s, 200 series and 300 series.

C.

 

[LesGawlik]

Thank you. The yokes are very nice. They appear to be cast aluminum. I have no problem with them except that my hands sweat profusely. I just need something to keep my hands from slipping. I tried bicycle tape and it works, but I'm looking for something that looks a little nicer.

 

[Pilawt]

Very common to replace the original plastic ones, with later rams-horn style because the plastic ones were prone to breaking (at the worst possible time).

Many years ago a 182 parked on our FBO's ramp after landing, and the ashen-faced pilot walked with with half of a yoke in his hand.

 

[Racerx]

Many years ago a 182 parked on our FBO's ramp after landing, and the ashen-faced pilot walked with with half of a yoke in his hand.

That's why they put 2 of them in the plane right?