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Expensive Parts Being Thrown Away...or Too Expensive to Have Repaired? Suggestions?

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Hi All,

We are looking for some input from aircraft owners, FBO's, and flight schools on parts they'd like to see an FAA approved repair developed on, or a cheaper option than sending to the OEM if that's the only option available. So...we'd love to hear from you! Our goal is to serve the aviation community with cost savings opportunities when it comes to maintaining your airplane.

Just for some background, and if you care to read on, we have several very capable engineers who work closely with the FAA to develop repairs and to make them available to you folks as a cheaper option than having to buy new replacement parts. Our current specialty is repairing all aluminum propeller spinners and bulkheads for almost every general aviation airplane type (you can check us out at www.spinner-repairs.com). We developed FAA-DER approved repair procedures and shop processes to ensure high quality and airworthiness at a fraction of new-part replacement cost. We've repaired over 7,000 in the 15 years we've been in business, and we're looking to expand into other areas. We also have PMA-STC PA-31 spinner bulkheads that are much stronger than the OEM version and will not crack. And lastly, we've developed an STC nose landing gear quick-release drag link that aircraft owners love, since they save costly trunnion repairs during ground tugging operations.

Folks often state they wish would work on other parts so they didn't have to buy new, but until now, we've not been serious about expanding into other areas. We have some thoughts on where we'd like to go, but we'd love to hear from the folks whose wallet is being impacted every day. So let us know your thoughts!!
 

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