Description
The 0542102-3 is a genuine Textron Aviation bearing — a low-friction pivot or rotational support in an assembly. It is fitted to the Skyhawk. It carries an export classification of ECCN 9A991, weighs 0.04 pounds, and measures 1.1 (L) x 1.15 (W) x 0.45 (H) Inches.
As an original-equipment (OEM) part supplied directly by Textron Aviation, the 0542102-3 is built to the aircraft maker's specification and cross-references the type design as documented in the maintenance data. Choosing the genuine part over an unapproved substitute preserves configuration control and simplifies inspection sign-offs.
Because the Cessna Skyhawk aircraft share extensive structure and hardware, a single part like this is often common across several variants.
Fit and load rating define a bearing's job, so matching the specified part protects both function and service life. OEM parts arrive to the specification the type design was certified against, preserving both airworthiness and the airframe's documented configuration.
An unapproved or surplus substitute can introduce fit, material, or paperwork problems that surface at the next inspection; the genuine part avoids that risk. Using the factory part number preserves configuration control, so the airframe stays consistent with its approved type design and the work is straightforward to sign off at inspection.
The Cessna name is among the most recognized in aviation — founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1927 and part of Textron since 1992, today a cornerstone of Textron Aviation. The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most-produced aircraft in history, with more than 44,000 built since 1956, and remains in production under Textron Aviation.
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