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PISTON ASSEMBLY, Cessna Shimmy Dampener

P/N: MC0542118-1

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Approval FAA PMA
Condition New
Manufacturer McFarlane Aviation
Unit of Measure Each
Retail Price $1919.53
Your Price $495.32
Stock Status In Stock

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Make Series Model Beginning S/N Ending S/N Quantity Per Aircraft Location Comment Eligibility Chart
Cessna 150 150G 15064533 15067056 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 150 F150G F150-0068 F150-0219 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172 46433 46754 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172A 46755 47746 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172B 17247747 17248734 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172C 17248735 17249544 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172D 17249545 17250572 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172E 17250573 17251822 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172F (T-41A) 17251823 17253392 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172G 17253393 17254892 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 172H (T-41A) 17254893 17256449 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 F172D F172-0001 F172-0018 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 F172E F172-0019 F172-0085 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 F172F F172-0086 F172-0179 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 F172G F172-0180 F172-0319 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 F172H F172-0320 F172-0519 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 FP172 FP172-0001 FP172-0003 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 172 P172D P17257120 P17257188 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 175 175 55896 56238 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 175 175A 56239 56777 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 175 175B 17556778 17557002 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 175 175C 17557003 17557119 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 182 182B 51557 52358 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 182 182C 52359 53007 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998
Cessna 182 182D 18253008 18253598 1 SHIMMY DAMPENER See Note 1 6998

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Original Cessna Shimmy Dampener Components

Save $$ - Repair your fluid dampener


Don't buy a disposable rubber dampener. Save money with replacement PMA parts. McFarlane now has affordable repair parts for the original fluid dampener. Save over $400! 

  • More cost effective than a throwaway unit
  • Durable one piece design

Improved Shimmy Dampener Shaft
Save more than 50% - Lasts longer!

  • Perfected chrome finish for improved O-ring life
  • Durable one piece design 


MC0542120-1 Shaft

Head Bearings and Piston
Precision machined direct replacements
 


MC0542102-1 Head Bearing
(1-5/16" diameter)


MC0542102-3 Head Bearing
(1-3/16" diameter)


MC0842400-3 Piston
 

Convenient Assemblies and Kits
Quick and easy! We have done the assembly for you

  • Simplify your repair process
  • Assembled kits make overhaul more efficient
  • One part number gives you everything you need


Repair kits include piston assembly and all necessary snap ring(s) and o-ring(s).

Maintenance Tip:
Measure the diameter of the head bearing to determine the correct piston assembly or repair kit. Always replace worn head bearings as they keep the shaft and piston in alignment. Support the shaft well when replacing the piston. 

Can You Stop Nose Gear Shimmy? by Dave McFarlane

To repair your fluid dampener, go to Seal and Repair Kits.

For dampener replacement parts, go to Shimmy Dampener Components

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