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Cessna Shimmy Dampener SE1068-5

$1095.00/Each
Part# 05-02610
MFR Model# SE1068-5
PNLord #
05-02610SE-1068-5
Approved Replacement for Cessna #
0743624-1

Overview

Note: Please review the application guide to confirm the correct part number for your aircraft.

The LORD® Fluid-Free Shimmy Damper offers high-performance damping with a maintenance-free design. It uses surface-effect technology to provide consistent damping for nose gears. Instead of using fluids to resist motion, our Shimmy Damper features a unique rubber formulation with a high-tech lubricant to absorb nose wheel shimmy. Since there is no fluid, this damper will not leak.

Accelerated life testing of the LORD Shimmy Damper has demonstrated that it provides targeted damping after over 5,000 ground-air-ground duty cycles. This represents a product life of more than 10 years of usage on a typical high-use aircraft.

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Features

  • No Hydraulic Fluid: No periodic leaks or loss of damping. No servicing required. Reduced wear of nose gear linkages. Lower operating costs.
  • Consistent Damping from -30° to 150°F: No loss of damping at temperature extremes. Reduced wear of nose gear linkages. Lower operating costs.
  • No Performance Degradation Over Time and Use: Reduced wear of nose gear linkages. Lower operating costs.
  • Large Diameter Shaft: Increased durability. Lower operating costs.
  • Simple Design: High reliability. Lower operating costs.
  • Form, Fit and Function Compatible: Simplicity of use (one-for-one replacement). Compatibility with existing installation.

Specifications

Benefits

  • Valuable – Simple design provides high reliability and lowers operating costs.
  • Efficient – Simplicity of use (one-for-one replacement) and compatible with the existing installation.
  • Reliable – Large diameter shaft increases durability and reduces wear of nose gear linkages. No performance degradation over time and use.
  • Versatile – Consistent damping from -30° to 150°F

Reviews

Although expensive, definitely removed a bad shimmy on my recently purchased 182.

Tom S Verified Purchase

Cessna Shimmy Dampener SE1068-5

November 2, 2023

new shimmy dampener and new bushings took all shimmy out of nose wheel.

Neil M Verified Purchase

Cessna Shimmy Dampener SE1068-5

September 28, 2023

Easy install. The bolts and bushings worked great. The pin was short, and had to use the longer one that we had on before because it was in good shape. Feels good on landing.

Michael B Verified Purchase

Cessna Shimmy Dampener SE1068-5

July 21, 2022

This is a great product. Had shimmy problems every couple of years on my 210. Installed the Lord unit and have not had a shimmy for more than 10 years. It costs a bit more and is worth every penny.

James R
August 4, 2021

Delivery was prompt. All necessary hardware supplied and component worked fine.

Bill
October 4, 2019

Awesome product that I hope lasts a long time. I was rebuilding my Cessna damper over and over again.

Tim H
December 18, 2018

Looking forward not having to service damper any more. Delivered on time and as promised.

Fred M
August 23, 2018

My Beech one had the inner piston seized due to lack of maintenance. While pricey, the Lord is built well and feels solid. No more occasional shimmy.

Brian M
August 7, 2018

Works great on my 172m Two thumbs up. No more rebuilding the old one!

Gabe
March 11, 2017

Had this installed in a PA28 five years ago and the dampener worked well for about three years, then performance started to decay and now needs replacement. Very short life given the high price. My mechanic says its not even serviceable.

Carsten Z
March 14, 2023

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: How heavy is the Lord shimmy damper?

The Lord shimmy damper # SE-1069-3 weighs approximately 1.07 lbs. The other shimmy dampers should be similar in weight.

Q: Is the LORD shimmy dampener a direct replacement part or an STC modification? Is the STC supplied?

It is a direct replacement.

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