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DESCRIPTION
The **McFarlane Shimmy Dampener Piston (MC0842400-3)** is a **FAA-PMA approved replacement piston** designed for use in compatible Cessna nose gear fluid shimmy dampener assemblies. Manufactured by McFarlane Aviation, the component forms part of the internal hydraulic dampening mechanism that helps control nose wheel oscillation and steering vibration during ground operations.
Precision machined for direct replacement installation, the piston is intended for shimmy dampener repair and overhaul applications where restoration of correct dampening performance and internal component alignment is required.
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## Applications
- **Replacement of worn or damaged shimmy dampener pistons**
- 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**
- **Precision machined direct replacement design**
- Designed for **fluid-type nose gear shimmy dampener assemblies**
- Compatible with **McFarlane repair kits and related dampener components**
SPECIFICATIONS
Package Dimensions
| Length | 5.1 cm |
| Height | 5.1 cm |
| Width | 5.1 cm |
| Weight | 16 g |
Details
| Specification | Detail |
|-------------------------|--------|
| **Part Number** | MC0842400-3 |
| **Product Type** | Shimmy Dampener Piston |
| **Application** | Shimmy Dampener, Nose Landing Gear |
| **Related Part** | MC0542118-1, -5 / MC0542102-1, -3 / SDKT-2, -3 |
| **Compatible Aircraft** | Cessna (150, 152, 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
VIDEO
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