The 9044 shock cord ring is an aviation-grade elastic landing gear shock absorber used in light aircraft landing gear systems. It is constructed from multiple strands of natural rubber with a braided protective cover, forming a closed-loop elastic ring designed to absorb and dampen landing and taxiing loads.

This component is part of the MIL-C-5651B Type II “Mil-Fresh” shock ring family and is commonly used in general aviation tailwheel and light aircraft landing gear systems. It helps reduce impact stress transmitted from the landing gear to the airframe, improving structural longevity and landing comfort.

Key features include:

MIL-C-5651B Type II aviation shock cord ring
Endless loop of high-strength natural rubber strands
Braided yarn outer cover for abrasion resistance
Designed for landing gear shock absorption
Test load rating: 400 lb tensile strength
Size: 9/16" cord diameter × 4-1/2" internal diameter
Used in multiple light aircraft landing gear systems
Color-coded for service life tracking and freshness control
Typically installed in sets (multiple rings per gear leg)
Designed for cyclic compression and extension under landing loads