PAD SPACER

The A427-3 is a genuine Textron Aviation pad spacer that establishes proper spacing or alignment in an assembly. It fits the Skyhawk and Skylane. It carries an export classification of ECCN 9A991. Supplied directly by Textron Aviation as an original-equipment (OEM) part, the A427-3 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. Fastening and retaining hardware may look simple, but grade, size, and finish are specified for the joint each secures — the correct part matters. An unapproved or surplus substitute can introduce fit, material, or paperwork problems that surface at the next inspection; the genuine part avoids that risk. Traceable OEM hardware keeps an aircraft's maintenance records defensible at annual, pre-purchase, and pre-buy inspections. Choosing the genuine article over an unapproved part keeps mechanics' sign-offs clean and the aircraft's configuration exactly as certificated. 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 A427-3, or browse more Cessna Skyhawk and Skylane parts on Flying411.