The 0442506-2 Torque Link Assembly is a nose landing gear component used on various Cessna aircraft. It is commonly referred to as the lower torque link or nose gear torque link and forms part of the landing gear scissor-link assembly. Its primary function is to:

Maintain alignment of the nose gear strut during extension and compression.
Prevent rotational movement between the upper and lower sections of the oleo strut.
Help reduce shimmy and ensure proper steering geometry.
Transfer torsional loads through the landing gear assembly. 

Part Details

Part Number: 0442506-2
Description: Torque Link Assembly / Lower Nose Gear Torque Link
Manufacturer: Originally Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Typical Weight: approximately 0.49–0.65 lb (0.22–0.29 kg) depending on manufacturer/version.

Applications
This part is used on numerous Cessna models, including certain variants of:

Cessna 150 / 152
Cessna 172 and R172 series
Cessna 177RG
Cessna 182 and R182 series
Cessna 206 / T206 / U206 series
Cessna 207 series
Aircraft serial-number eligibility varies by model and configuration, so installation should always be verified against the aircraft IPC, maintenance manual, or approved parts catalog.