SPLIT FRICTION WASHER

The 165-510-012 is a genuine Textron Aviation split friction washer used to fasten, secure, or retain components during assembly of the airframe. It fits the Skyhawk and Skylane. It carries an export classification of ECCN EAR99. Supplied directly by Textron Aviation as an original-equipment (OEM) part, the 165-510-012 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. For a regulated aircraft component, correct identification by factory part number is what guarantees the exact form, fit, and function the design calls for. Choosing the genuine article over an unapproved part keeps mechanics' sign-offs clean and the aircraft's configuration exactly as certificated. Sourcing the OEM part protects the airframe's configuration and keeps its service history consistent, which matters for both airworthiness and resale value. Because aircraft parts are governed by strict airworthiness and traceability rules, fitting the OEM part rather than an unapproved equivalent keeps the installation eligible and the aircraft's records clean. Cessna traces to the company Clyde Cessna founded in Wichita, Kansas in 1927; Textron Inc. acquired it in 1992, and since 2014 it has anchored Textron Aviation alongside Beechcraft and Hawker. With over 44,000 built, the Cessna Skyhawk is the best-selling aircraft ever made and is still produced today. To check availability, request a quote for 165-510-012 or browse more Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane parts on Flying411.