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DESCRIPTION
The **McFarlane Shimmy Dampener Piston Assembly (MC0542118-5)** is a **FAA-PMA approved replacement piston assembly** designed for use in compatible Cessna nose gear shimmy dampener systems. Manufactured by McFarlane Aviation, the assembly forms part of the hydraulic dampening mechanism that helps control nose wheel vibration and maintain stable steering characteristics during ground operation.
Designed as a direct replacement component, the piston assembly supports restoration of proper shimmy dampener function during maintenance, repair, or overhaul of serviceable nose landing gear dampener assemblies.
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## Applications
- **Replacement of worn or damaged shimmy dampener piston assemblies**
- Used during **nose gear shimmy dampener overhaul and repair**
- Helps restore **proper hydraulic dampening performance**
- Suitable for **general aviation and training aircraft maintenance**
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FEATURES
- **FAA-PMA approved replacement piston assembly**
- Designed for **fluid-type nose gear shimmy dampener systems**
- **Direct replacement configuration** for compatible assemblies
- Suitable for **restoration of shimmy dampener operation**
SPECIFICATIONS
Package Dimensions
| Length | 22.9 cm |
| Height | 1.3 cm |
| Width | 6.4 cm |
| Weight | 122 g |
Details
| Specification | Detail |
|-------------------------|--------|
| **Part Number** | MC0542118-5 |
| **Product Type** | Shimmy Dampener Piston Assembly |
| **Application** | Shimmy Dampener, Nose Landing Gear |
| **Related Part** | MC0542120-1 / MC0542102-1, -3 / SDKT-3 |
| **Compatible Aircraft** | Cessna (150, 172, 175, 182) Series |
| **Approval** | FAA-PMA |
| **Manufacturer** | McFarlane Aviation |
BROCHURES & DOCUMENTATIONS
List of Brochures
McFarlane_Product Catalog - Shimmy Dampener Assemblies
List of Documentation
McFarlane_PMA-89 & 94_PQ3732CE - Cessna_Shimmy Dampener Components
McFarlane_Eligibility List_6960, 6997, 6998 & 6999 - Cessna_Shimmy Dampener Components
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