Description
Overview:
The Contact Spring for Stihl 038 and 028 is a genuine Stihl OEM part designed to restore reliable contact within the chainsaw's control assembly. Made from durable spring steel with a plated finish, it provides stable tension and consistent connectivity under vibration and regular use. This small but critical component helps maintain smooth operation by ensuring secure contact where a spring force is required. It is a direct fit for popular professional and homeowner saws, including the Stihl 038 and 028, and is suitable for routine maintenance or repair when the original spring has worn, fatigued, or broken. Choosing a genuine part helps preserve the saw's performance and ensures the correct geometry, fit, and compatibility with the intended assembly.
Key Features:
- Genuine Stihl OEM part for correct fit and function on specified models
- Durable spring steel construction for long service life under vibration
- Plated finish to help resist corrosion in outdoor conditions
- Maintains consistent contact pressure to reduce intermittent faults
- Precisely formed to match the original component geometry
- Helps restore reliable operation after wear, fatigue, or damage
- Compatible with the Stihl 028 platform (including 028 AV) and 038 series
- Straightforward replacement using standard hand tools
Typical Applications:
Used during chainsaw servicing to replace a worn or broken contact spring within the control or contact assembly. Common when addressing intermittent operation, poor contact, or after exposure to heavy vibration, moisture, or dirt. Suitable for preventative maintenance or as part of a full rebuild of Stihl 028/038 platform saws.
Also known as:
Contact clip, ignition contact spring, switch spring, terminal spring, leaf spring, return spring, control spring, electrical contact spring.
Fits Models:
028, 028AV, 038, MS 380, MS380
Alternate Part Numbers:
1118-442-1600, 11184421600
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 1118 442 1600 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Stihl |
| OEM No. | 11184421600 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Applications | 028, 028AV, 038, MS 380, MS380 |
| Machine Type | Chainsaws |
| Fits Brands | Stihl |
| Fits Models | 028, 028AV | MS380 | 038 |
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