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Service Bulletin SB-14

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Overview

This service bulletin addresses an interference issue with the MC0743624-2 Shimmy Dampener Assembly on various Cessna 210 model aircraft. It mandates the removal of this assembly from affected aircraft due to compatibility concerns with the nose gear door and linkage.

  • Mandatory service bulletin SB-14 issued on December 8, 2025.
  • Interference identified between MC0743624-2 Shimmy Dampener and nose gear components.
  • Affected aircraft include all Cessna 210G, H, J, K, L, M, N, R models.
  • Part number MC0743624-2 is not to be installed on affected aircraft.
  • Compliance with the bulletin is mandatory and should be done as soon as possible.
  • No suitable FAA-PMA replacement for the shimmy dampener is available.
  • Credit for compliance requires aircraft details and return of the assembly.
  • Further information can be obtained by contacting McFarlane Aviation.

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Service Bulletins
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2025
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148 KB
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mcfarlaneaviation.com
Language
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en
About this document
What is the Service Bulletin SB-14?

The Service Bulletin SB-14 is a service bulletins for the CESSNA T210N, dated 2025.

Where does the Service Bulletin SB-14 come from?

This copy of the Service Bulletin SB-14 was originally published by mcfarlaneaviation.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the Service Bulletin SB-14 published?

The Service Bulletin SB-14 — the CESSNA T210N service bulletins on file — is dated 2025.

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In this document

Subject

Addresses the use of the MC0743624-2 Shimmy Dampener Assembly on Cessna 210 aircraft.

Background

Identifies interference issues with the shimmy dampener and nose gear components.

Affected Aircraft

Lists all Cessna 210 models affected by the service bulletin.

Compliance

Mandates compliance with the service bulletin as soon as possible.

Accomplishment Instructions

Details the steps to remove the shimmy dampener assembly from affected aircraft.

Credit Information

Outlines the process for receiving credit for compliance with the bulletin.

Safety notes

  • Compliance with this service bulletin is mandatory.
  • The shimmy dampener assembly must be removed from affected aircraft.
  • No future lots of part number MC0743624-2 should be installed on affected aircraft.

Full document text

McFarlane Aviation, LLC. 696 East 1700 Road Baldwin City, KS 66006 (785) 594-2741 Fax: (785) 594-3922 www.mcfarlaneaviation.com 1-800-544-8594 sales@mcfarlaneaviation.com Service Bulletin SB-14 December 8, 2025 Procedures specified in this service bulletin must be accomplished in accordance with accepted methods of aircraft maintenance and applicable government regulations. Appropriate log book entries must be made. COPYRIGHT © 2025 Page 1 of 2 I. SUBJECT This Mandatory Service Bulletin addresses the use of the MC0743624-2 Shimmy Dampener Assembly on various Cessna 210 model aircraft. An interference issue has been identified between this shimmy dampener and the nose gear door and nose gear door linkage. II. BACKGROUND Interference has been identified between the MC0743624-2 Shimmy Dampener Assembly and the nose gear door and nose gear door linkage on retractable gear aircraft (see Section III for AFFECTED AIRCRAFT). Due to this incompatibility, the MC0743624-2 Shimmy Dampener Assembly should be removed from existing installations and excluded from future installation on these aircraft. Part number MC0743624-2 remains eligible for installation on Cessna 206 and 207 model aircraft as indicated on PMA Supplement 190 dated May 16, 2022. III. AFFECTED AIRCRAFT The aircraft affected by this service bulletin are as follows: Make Series Model S/N Range Cessna 210 210G/T210G ALL 210H/T210H 210J/T210J 210K/T210K 210L/T210L 210M/T210M 210N/P210N/T210N 210R/T210R IV. AFFECTED PARTS The parts affected by this service bulletin are as follows: Part Number Lot Number MC0743624-2 104648 110666 112303 These lots were released between October 17, 2024, and July 15, 2025. No future lots of part number MC0743624-2 should be installed or used on the affected aircraft. Page 2 of 2 Service Bulletin 14 V. IDENTIFICATION METHODS These affected lots were released from McFarlane Aviation Products between October 17, 2024, and July 15, 2025. The Part Number and Lot Number for the shimmy dampener assembly can be identified on the barrel of the assembly as shown: VI. COMPLIANCE Compliance with this service bulletin is mandatory. The Accomplishment Instructions must be completed as soon as possible for affected aircraft. VII. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS Compliance with this service bulletin must be accomplished as follows: • Remove the MC0743624-2 shimmy dampener assembly from affected aircraft per the applicable Cessna/Textron Model Service Manual. • Return assembly to McFarlane Aviation, LLC. VIII. MATERIAL PRICE AND AVAILABILITY McFarlane Aviation, LLC. does not offer a suitable FAA-PMA replacement shimmy dampener assembly for the affected aircraft at this time. IX. CREDIT INFORMATION To receive credit for compliance with this service bulletin, the aircraft N-number, model, and serial number will need to be provided. Credit will be provided upon return of the shimmy dampener assembly to McFarlane Aviation, LLC. Credit will be allocated for reasonable labor costs for compliance with this service bulletin. X. DISTRIBUTION This service bulletin has been distributed to all customers for whom McFarlane Aviation, LLC. has sales records indicating the purchase of affected parts. All McFarlane service bulletins may also be found at www.mcfarlaneaviation.com. Please forward this urgent information to the current owner or operator of the affected aircraft. For further information or questions call (800) 544-8594 or (785) 594-2741. All persons are free to copy this bulletin if it is copied in its entirety with no alterations or additions.