Shimmy, Shimmy Shake

Editorial Staff

Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 01:45 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Shimmy dampener failures are a recurring problem across various aircraft types, including Cessnas, Pilatus PC-12s, and Piper Navajos/Senecas.
These failures consistently lead to critical nose gear issues such as severe shimmy, vibration, and jamming, often affecting landing gear retraction and extension.
Incidents are attributed to diverse causes, including general component failure/wear, bent or broken rods/shafts, and internal defects like missing parts or improper assembly.

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Failed Shimmy Dampener

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