SHIM

The 1243030-5 is a genuine Textron Aviation shim that establishes proper spacing or alignment in an assembly. It is applicable to the Skyhawk and Skylane. It carries an export classification of ECCN 9A991, weighs 0.01 lbs, and measures 3.4 (L) x 3.35 (W) x 0.01 (H) in. Supplied directly by Textron Aviation as an original-equipment (OEM) part, the 1243030-5 meets the manufacturer's specification and keeps the aircraft configuration-correct, with clean traceability in the maintenance records. Parts like this are shared across the Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane aircraft, reflecting how much structure and hardware these models have in common. Aircraft hardware is called out to a specific specification for each location; an off-the-shelf equivalent is rarely acceptable. Choosing the genuine article over an unapproved part keeps mechanics' sign-offs clean and the aircraft's configuration exactly as certificated. 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. Traceable OEM hardware keeps an aircraft's maintenance records defensible at annual, pre-purchase, and pre-buy inspections. On a certificated airframe, part provenance matters as much as the part itself; genuine factory sourcing settles that question up front. 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. Request a quote for 1243030-5 or browse more Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane parts on Flying411.