The **Beechcraft Nose Gear Shimmy Damper (P/N 45-534071-1)** is an essential hydraulic component engineered to mitigate dynamic oscillations, commonly known as shimmy, in the aircraft's nose landing gear assembly. Integrated within the steering and landing gear system, this damper plays a crucial role in maintaining directional stability during ground operations, including taxiing, takeoff, and landing, by absorbing and dissipating vibrational energy.
Quick Specifications:
- Part Number: 45-534071-1
- Manufacturer: Beechcraft (now Textron Aviation)
- Component Type: Hydraulic Shimmy Damper
- Primary Function: Damping nose gear oscillations
- Typical Fluid Type: MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Fluid
This hydraulic damper operates by restricting fluid flow through an orifice as the nose wheel attempts to oscillate. This resistance converts kinetic energy from unwanted vibrations into heat, which is then dissipated, thereby preventing uncontrolled shimmy that could compromise aircraft control and potentially damage the landing gear structure. Its robust design is tailored to the operational demands of the T-34 Mentor, ensuring reliable performance under various ground conditions.
- Stock: Out of Stock - On Backorder
- Manufacturer Part #: 45-534071-1
- Part#: 45-534071-1
Aircraft Fitment Finder
Returns & refund summary
- 30-day return window — with prior return authorization, unopened in original packaging.
- Restocking fee: 20% on unopened items, 30% on open-box items.
- Refund processing fee: 5.51% applies to all refunds (returns, cancellations, core-fee refunds) regardless of reason.
- Return shipping: paid by buyer.
- Non-returnable categories: installed/used parts, special-order or rebuilt items, programmed items (incl. ELTs), batteries, AOG-priority orders, international orders.
Full terms: Return Policy.
Authenticity & authorization
All parts sold by American Aviation Parts are genuine factory products sourced through authorized distribution channels. Our authorization status varies by brand — for some brands we are a direct authorized dealer; for others we are an independent reseller through authorized distribution. Either way, the part you receive is the same factory product, with standard documentation available on request.
See our full Manufacturer Authorizations page for the current per-brand status.
Need traceability paperwork?
If your installation requires FAA Form 8130-3, manufacturer Certificate of Conformance, or other traceability documentation, please call 1-877-722-8727 or email [email protected] before placing the order so we can confirm what is available for this part.
Shipping
Standard ground, expedited, and AOG shipping options are available at checkout. Full shipping-cost tiers and timelines are published on our Delivery Information page.
