I’m having trouble finding o-rings or a seal kit for an early wide body 182 shimmy damper. The part number for the shimmy damper is 1442114 which according to the parts manual lines up with mid-year 1964 through 1966 year models .(although the plane in question is a 1962 model). I’ve been able to x-reference the o-ring part numbers into current offerings but can’t find any valid part numbers for the retaining clips or the “lock o seal” washer on the bottom.

Any idea where I can find a rebuild kit for this shimmy damper or worst case an approved replacement?

Thx

This is an area where macfarlane really shines

https://www.mcfarlaneaviation.com/produ ... odel=182E#

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The tough part here is that there is no approved replacement that I'm aware of. I've got shimmy issues that got worse with the bigger nose wheel. McFarlane gave notice on their most recent newsletter that they will have new 182 shimmy dampeners but when I emailed them details were vague and I was told the project got pushed back.

I have some scoring in mine, so the rebuild isn't doing any good. The only other thing I can think of is having this one honed or sleeved, not sure if that's possible. Maybe someone here knows?

CParker wrote:I have some scoring in mine, so the rebuild isn't doing any good. The only other thing I can think of is having this one honed or sleeved, not sure if that's possible. Maybe someone here knows?

It's just an aluminum tube, if you hone it out any bigger it won't make a good seal. Have you called any of the wrecking yards? They might have a better core

I haven't yet, I was hoping McFarlane would get moving on the certified replacement. That being said, the shimmy has gotten a bit worse so I will probably go that route, especially with the lukewarm response I got from McFarlane.

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I talked to them today and the only feedback I received is that they don’t have any options or parts for the 182E.

DJB - Try looking at Plane Parts Inc. I have recent experience with installing kit PPSDK11 for a shimmy damper part # 1442114-5. Not sure if that one is similar to yours or not.

Bushveld wrote:DJB - Try looking at Plane Parts Inc. I have recent experience with installing kit PPSDK11 for a shimmy damper part # 1442114-5. Not sure if that one is similar to yours or not.

I actually had a typo in my original post...1442114 is my base part number but the -# wasn’t listed in the log. Thx for the suggestion; I’ll reach out to them.

If you've been experiencing nose wheel shimmy for any length of time, you will need to change the front tire also. If the torque link is loose, it could also be worsening the situation. McFarlane usually has the torque link rebuild kits in stock. Its a pretty cheap and easy thing to rebuild.

What is your S/N? You might have the wrong dampener on it to start.

I’ve got it sorted on the shimmy dampener. 1442115-5 is the PN and Plane Power Inc has the rebuild kit.

Thx folks

On The Fly wrote:If you've been experiencing nose wheel shimmy for any length of time, you will need to change the front tire also. If the torque link is loose, it could also be worsening the situation. McFarlane usually has the torque link rebuild kits in stock. Its a pretty cheap and easy thing to rebuild.

Thank for the tip. I looked at my torque link and found a fair amount of play; it will get rebuilt with the mcfarlane kit very soon. Any tips on removing the bushings?

DJ Balla wrote:

On The Fly wrote:If you've been experiencing nose wheel shimmy for any length of time, you will need to change the front tire also. If the torque link is loose, it could also be worsening the situation. McFarlane usually has the torque link rebuild kits in stock. Its a pretty cheap and easy thing to rebuild.

Thank for the tip. I looked at my torque link and found a fair amount of play; it will get rebuilt with the mcfarlane kit very soon. Any tips on removing the bushings?

I build a bushing driver on my lathe. I just use a 1/2 drill bit to take the shoulder off on one side and then drive both bushings out the other side. A big punch works fine for the small rear bolt, but I've found a driver is good for the bigger fwd bushings, both for removal and install.

Thx. We didn’t have access to a lathe but ended up using the mcfarlane tap and bolt method to remove the bushings from the inside out...it worked well.

A1Skinner wrote:

DJ Balla wrote:

On The Fly wrote:If you've been experiencing nose wheel shimmy for any length of time, you will need to change the front tire also. If the torque link is loose, it could also be worsening the situation. McFarlane usually has the torque link rebuild kits in stock. Its a pretty cheap and easy thing to rebuild.

Thank for the tip. I looked at my torque link and found a fair amount of play; it will get rebuilt with the mcfarlane kit very soon. Any tips on removing the bushings?

I build a bushing driver on my lathe. I just use a 1/2 drill bit to take the shoulder off on one side and then drive both bushings out the other side. A big punch works fine for the small rear bolt, but I've found a driver is good for the bigger fwd bushings, both for removal and install.

What are the names of good salvage parts shops? The shimmy dampener rebuild went fine but stared leaking after only a few flights. Maybe an o-ring got damaged on the reassembly so we’ll rebuild again just to be sure but I would like a backup plan. Neither McFarlane or Lord have new options for the 182E so I think I’m stuck with finding a salvage part.

Thx!