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Cessna 182 Shimmy Dampener

Shimmy Dampener Assembly

For Cessna 182K through 182T
Direct replacement for part number 0743624-1

P/N MC0743624-1 for Cessna 182K through 182T

Fully repairable and 5x more dampening action than the Lord throw-away rubber dampener!

Improved design for consistent dampening action!

Quicker steering response
Reduced steering efforts compared to OEM and LORD assembly
Wear resistant hard anodized housing
Threaded head bearings with safety wiring
Temperature/altitude compensated hydraulics for low maintenance
Fluid level can be checked on or off the aircraft
Go longer without servicing!

Temperature compensated hydraulics

Almost no service required
Even the first minor movements are dampened
Consistent dampening action
Vastly improved oil retention

Seal Kit P/N SDKT-8

Designed specifically to re-seal McFarlane shimmy dampeners! Contains all required O-rings and back up rings.

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

Floating Piston Extraction Tool 1530-1 also available!

For ordering information, go to Shimmy Dampeners.

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