Gaskets & other sealing parts for use on Textron Aviation Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. Also available as FAA-PMA approved parts from other manufacturers.

The RBC® BEARINGS offers a full line of airframe control ball bearings to the aerospace industry  in both “Standard” and “Precision” series. The prefix “M” in a bearing number indicates that it is of a precision series. Although designed and manufactured under demanding quality control requirements for airborne systems, these bearings have been successfully used in many industrial applications, where oscillatory movement, high loads, or corrosive environments are prevalent.

RBC® BEARINGS airframe control ball bearings conform to SAE-AS7949 (formerly MIL-B-7949) and many major OEM specifications. These bearings are of lightweight design, corrosion-resistant, grease-lubricated, and typically sealed. Airframe control bearing rings and balls are made of hardened bearing alloy, AISI 52100, with all exposed surfaces, except bearing bore, caps and seals, plated for corrosion protection. For improved corrosion protection, RBC® BEARINGS  supplies bearings made of hardened stainless steel alloy, AISI 440C. This alloy may be passivated or plated with cadmium or zinc nickel for enhanced corrosion protection.

The RBC® BEARINGS Airframe Control Ball Bearings are offered in different series. The KP/KP-A and KSP/KSP-A series, presented separately, are briefly discussed below.

KP (Heavy Duty) and KP-A (Medium Duty) SAE-AS7949 Series radial ball bearings  manufactured with Plyoseals. KP heavy duty single row sealed bearings comply with MS27640 specifications while KP-A medium duty single row ball deep groove sealed bearings with MS27641 specifications. Both KP and KP-A radial ball bearings are prelubricated for life and feature PTFE seals and CRES sealcaps, cadmium plated exposed surfaces except bore, caps, and seals. Both are also offered with CRES 440C material and/or zinc nickel plating per OEM specifications. Load limit ratings: Radial 1230-lbs, thrust 300-lbs.

KSP/KSP-A Series SAE-AS7949 Series single/double row, self-aligning, light and heavy duty ball bearings with bonded PTFE seals and cadmium plated exposed surfaces except bore, caps, and seals. Like those of KP/KP-A Series, both KSP and KSP-A bearings are prelubricated for life and are also offered with CRES 440C material and/or zinc nickel plating per OEM specifications.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation in the respective product presentations.

Gill has become the OEM "original equipment battery" for Raytheon, Cessna, LearJet, Mooney, Piper, Ayres, Airtractor, Maule, Scheizer and other commercial, private and military aircraft  in the aviation industry and continues to be the industry's choice for quality battery products. In addition to the traditional Dry Battery line, Gill offers the LT Battery Sealed products featuring improved shelf life, lower weight, dependability, durability, high reliability, improved energy density, robust construction, testing and approval to DO-160E as well as FAA/PMA approval.

LT Series Batteries are fully recyclable and ship Hazmat exempt (Non Dangerous Goods).

TOST Flugzeuggerätebau designs and manufactures top quality products including aircraft wheels, brakes, tires, tubes, glider towing and launching equipment and tow releases serving the needs of aviation sports and industry. TOST and TOST AERO brands for tires are synonyms for safety in aviation. 

For more than 30 years TOST has manufactured aircraft tires from 3" to 10" exclusively under the TOST AERO brand with a long lifetime, robustness and capability for high loads and speeds. TOST AERO tires and tires from other brands can be used with TOST wheels designed to cover a wide range of applications in gliders, motor gliders, aircraft, ultralight, amphibium aircraft, helicopters and gyrocopters but also in heavy-duty applications. Matching tire tubes with different valves and valve extensions are also offered by TOST to cover application requirements.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation.

The Series 16 from MECHANICAL PRODUCTS (MP) is a proven reliable, single-pole thermal circuit breaker with a robust design. This series is suitable for diverse applications such as medical equipment, uninterruptible power systems (UPS), portable generators, welders, industrial cleaning equipment, and transportation. These heavy duty circuit breakers are ideal for use with aircraft alternators and other applications using high amperage.

RBC Aerospace Bearings offers the industry’s widest selection of rod end type bearings (also known as the Heim rod ends or joints) in inch and metric sizes with a variety of platings, coatings and materials and a range of optional features such as lubrication fittings, left hand threads and keyway slots. RBC product range of Heim rod ends are offered with brass race inserts in standard, precision and high capacity designs, high strength two piece designs, self-lubricating rod ends with engineered thermoplastic races or high performance Teflon® liners, military standard (AS81935) ME/FE rod end series, ball bearing rod ends with extremely low friction and misalignment capability and elastomeric bearing rod ends that reduce vibration and noise in installations. Please refer to the attached documentation for additional information.

M81935/1 ME Series Product Features:

Wide, High Capacity Series

External Threads

Alloy Steel, Self-Lubricated

Bias and radial aircraft tires and matching tire tubes are offered as part of our own labelled (AVIATION NEW ERA) product lines for use in main and nose wheel applications in general aviation, commercial, military aircraft and other projects. 

Sourced from co-operating quality manufacturers holding ISO and other certifications, the AVIATION NEW ERA tires are available in Tube or Tubeless types in different ply ratings, tread patterns and sizes to meet respective rated load and pressure requirements of intended applications. For tube type tires, matching tire inner tubes with different types of valves are also offered. The AVIATIONEU NEW ERA aircraft tires and inner tubes are intended as cost-effective alternate parts to the respective known brands. 

They are approved for use on the respective aircraft in their country of origin and other countries where they are exported depending on signed bilateral agreements between the respective Civil Aviation Authority of the producer and the export country.

All AVIATION NEW ERA tires and inner tubes are supplied with our standard Certificate of Conformance. If other certification is required, please specify at order placement as additional cost may apply.

Please refer to additional information  in the Product Description section for a better understanding of their construction and characteristics, our brief product brochure on aircraft tires and tubes or contact us for additional information.

5 inch wheel with 4.3 inch width with an additional 1.39 inch caliper spacing. 

Fine quality switch from ACS used in many aircraft. The switch housing is machined from billet aluminum which makes this switch 25% lighter. It provides “ON” and “OFF” electrical control of both magnetos on a single engine aircraft. The key-operated switch mounts from the rear of the panel in a 7/8” dia hole. Available with or without starter position. A-510-2 model with starter position is supplied with switch plate two keys. (diode included). FAA PMA Approved. Made in USA.

Different bolts used on Textron Aviation Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. Also available as FAA-PMA approved parts from other manufacturers.

CURTIS Superior Valves are designed for installation in a standard NPT port for NPT threaded valves or an AND-10050 stlye port for UNF threaded valves. CURTIS CCA valves are quick opening brass drain valves for aircraft oil or fuel systems. A slight twist opens the valve. No safety wire needed in closed position. FAA approved. TSO-C76 Approved. Available in different thread sizes and lengths in inches.

Use a sealant on NPT threaded valves or a fuel resistant o-ring of the proper size for UNF threaded valves. Refer to aircraft manufacturers torque specifications for the aircraft in which it is being used. Curtis Superior Valves require no special maintenance. Keep them reasonably clean and replace according to the prescribed synthetic rubber maintenance schedule for the aircraft in which they are used or 10 year usable life per Curtis Superior Valve whichever occurs first. Curtis Superior Valves cannot be OVERHAULED. Replace the entire valve per the maintenance schedule of the aircraft in which it is used or usable life per Curtis Superior Valve should it begin to leak.

Note: FAA Approval applies to fuel applications only. NOT FAA Approved for oil applications.

The company SPECIALITY TIRES OF AMERICA (formerly McCREARY TIRE & RUBBER providing automotive tires) manufactures a wide range of aircraft tires under different brands including SUPER HAWK®, AIR HAWK®, AIR TRAC®, AERO CLASSIC® & AERO TRAINER® as well as matching tire tubes. Different brands (series) briefly presented below are separately listed. For more information please refer to the supplied documentation.

SUPER HAWK® tires are the best choice when  the highest levels of performance and extra-long tread life are required. Designed to handle higher landing speeds and heavier loads, these tires combine advanced design & over 90 years of precision tire craftsmanship resulting in premium belted aircraft tires that surpasse FAA specifications and match the performance of more expensive brands.

AIR HAWK® tires are premium grade & priced tires, but provide longer service life. Excellent choice for a wide range of applications. Improved tread compounds and high-strength casings offer added wear resistance and an extra measure of security. AIR HAWK® tires are FAA approved and tested by thousands of pilots, delivering a reliable, cost-effective performance under a wide variety of takeoff and landing conditions. 

AIR TRAC® fine nylon cord narrow-ribbed, oval shaped tires are designed for soft field applications and rigidly tested to meet FAA Standard TSO-C62. The  AIR TRAC  tires consist an excellent choice for single engine, piston aircraft. Thesy are ideal for aircraft operated on grass strips while being perfectly usable on hard surfaces. These tires are are original equipment on many of today’s aircraft and offer a great performance in an economical tire. AIR TRAC® tubes are the perfect match to the AIR TRAC®  tires. 

AERO CLASSIC® tires are designed specially for classic planes including warbirds, DC-3's, and Beech 18's, often the only manufacturer producing tires for these aircraft. The product line includes over 50 tires and tubes, from 8" diameter for tailwheels, up to 56" diameter C-130 inner tubes. AERO CLASSIC® tubes are tested to MIL-I-5014F standard. 

AERO TRAINER® tires are designed for flight schools with single engine trainers. They combine the high quality and durability with a competitive price.

SPECIALITY TIRES products are supplied with a standard Certificate of Conformance. If an FAA/EASA Form is needed (depending on the ordered item) please mention this during the order placement. In this case, additional cost may apply.

Honeywell is a leading switch and sensor provider for many HVAC applications, including airflow, VAV control, boiler/chillers, motors, and more.  Products include pressure sensors, digital humidity/temperature sensors, magnetic position sensor ICs, current sensors, pressure switches, basic switches, and more.

Honeywell's MICRO SWITCH switches fill many roles in a wide range of applications, including presence/absence/positioning, inspection/recognition, condition measurement, and operator/machine interface. They range from sealed switches used in high temperature aerospace applications to large cable-pull switches ensuring safety on conveyors.

Honeywell's snap-action basic switches are simple, superior, durable, and irreplaceable. Globally compliant and known worldwide for their compact and lightweight design, MICRO SWITCH snap-action switches are designed for accurate repeatability and extended life. MICRO SWITCH Basic switches are designed for presence and absence detection where physical contact with an object is permissible. They also excel in applications requiring simple on-and-off actions. 

Honeywell's  Standard families of Basic and Miniature switches include V15 series, and are designed with the same high quality standards, but for low cost-of-failure applications — ones where the cost of replacing the switch is less than the total cost of a switch failing.

The Premium families of MICRO SWITCH Large and Subminiature switches are designed for high-precision applications where the cost of a switch failing is high maintaining enhanced accuracy and repeatability. MICRO SWITCH premium basic switches are offered in different series, they feature precise and accurate characteristics. Available in large, miniature, and subminiature switch sizes, MICRO SWITCH premium basics are customizable to provide unique actuators, different terminal combinations, custom characteristics, and even value-added wires… to meet customers’ application requirements. With many Honeywell premium basics, they are tested and certified to a higher cycle count.

SKY-TEC, a HARTZELL ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES brand, includes starters and support for Prestolite, Electrosystems, Lamar and Kelly designs. SKY-TEC OEM contactors are today installed in many general aviation aircraft while SKY-TEC FAA-PMA contractors can be used for starter, battery master/auxiliary or auxiliary power applications in replacement of OEM parts.

SKY-TEC STS-S Series FAA-PMA certified aircraft starter solenoids (aka relays) are intermittent duty suitable for starter applications. They are available in 12V (STS-S12) or 24V (STS-S24) versions. Activation: +V to S-Terminal (Frame is grounded by mounting).

SKY-TEC STS-M Series FAA-PMA approved Battery/Master solenoids are continuous duty solenoids intended for use in battery master/auxiliary applications in certified aircraft. They are available in 12V (STS-M12) or 24V (STS-M24) versions. Activation: -(Ground) to S-Terminal. (Floating ground frame).

SKY-TEC STS-A Series FAA-PMA approved solenoids are continuous duty and typically used for connecting auxiliary (ground) power. They are available in 12V (STS-A12) or 24V (STS-A24) versions. Activation: varies.

Product Features:

FAA-PMA Certified

All-metal case construction

Silver contacts (vs. copper) for high-current capability and long-life. They provide 300A in-rush capability. Much higher than the original units.

Strong spring and high-current coil for quick contact opening - minimizing arcing

Single coil terminal (other end connected to case)

High quality manufacturing 

Upgraded to perform best with today's lightweight, high torque starters

Same OE terminal layout simple to install

For additional information on different SKY-TEC series of slenoids and their applications in different aircraft please refer to the respective product presentations.

Manufactured to the highest standards, the Andair standard fuel selector range incorporates 1/4"(FS16), 3/8"(FS20) and the 1/2"(FS25) valves. These valves allow for multiple tank switching of one fuel line. Duplex fuel selectors are also offered by Andair (see separate product presentations). FS16, FS20 and FS25 series of fuel selectors are designed for safety, provide a precise and smooth feel in operation  and come in different types, ranging from Type 1 ON/OFF shut off valves to valves with multiple positions to ensure the right fuel tank selection. Can be supplied with different fittings. To prevent the pilot switching the wrong tank or turning the fuel off they feature  a large red lever with 'Fuel' engraved on it and a clearly labelled fascia plate to indicate which tank has been selected. It allows for a good solid detent at each tank position and also the button on top of the lever must be raised to switch the fuel off.

Designed for use with Light Sport and Ultralight aircraft, FS16 series 1/4" fuel selectors come in the following types:

Type 1 (FS16x1): simple 1/4” ON/OFF shut off valve with 90 degrees action between the two positions. On the FS16x1 there are two ports and either port can be used as the inlet or outlet.

Type 2 (FS16x2): Three way 1/4” fuel selector with positions LEFT-RIGHT-OFF and a 90 degree action between each tank selection. No lower fitting for use where there is little space behind the valve. 

Type 4 (FS16x4): Designed for high wing aircraft, it has four lever positions OFF - LEFT - BOTH – RIGHT with a 90 degree action between each position.On the FS16x4 there are 3 ports. The lower port is the outlet to the engine is 1/8 NPT Female. The inlet, side ports are 1/8 NPT Female and are at the 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions when looking at the valve with the brass ball spindle pointing upwards. At the 3 o'clock position there is a blanking plate that covers up a PTFE gland opposing the forces of the other 2 PTFE glands.

Type 2 and Type 4 valves do not allow cross feed between each tank when the selector is in the OFF position.

For additional information please refer to the product presentations, the supplied documentation or contact us.

For a number of years CLEVELAND WHEELS & BRAKES offered standard organic & heavy-duty asbestos brake linings for their wheels and brakes. In January 1988 these two types of brake linings were discontinued and a single, improved brake lining was introduced with improved performance and durability compared to older linings. Different versions are available to fit aircraft models based on their year of construction. Brake linings are sold as pad only or as kits together the required number of rivets. Most light aircraft take 2 linings per wheel. Extra rivets are also available. Please refer to the attached Application Guide for additional information.

Different screws used on Textron Aviation Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker aircraft. Also available as FAA-PMA approved parts from other manufacturers.

Integral fuel tanks in aircraft form part of their wing or fuselage structure and they are commonly met in high-performance aircraft as they are the lightest, with most space per unit of weight. Rigid removable aircraft fuel tanks are also used in some aircraft, typically made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy and riveted together. Flexible fuel tanks (aka fuel bladders) are fuel containers made of reinforced flexible materials. They share many characteristics with rigid tanks but they require a smaller opening in the aircraft to be installed. Also used in other sectors for rapid deployment of storage facilities or increase capacity of fuels (gasoline, diesel or jet fuel) but also for water, oils, or as emergency units. They are made of high-quality PVC, EVA, and TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) coated fabrics, are fully UV resistant, and can operate at temperatures from -50°C to +90°C, ensuring durability and reliability under the most demanding conditions. Made by different manufacturers, these tanks conform to commercial standards while some of them are ballistic-tolerant or engineered for mission-critical military or aerospace uses, meeting respective commercial (such as TSO-C80 and 14 CFR Part 29) as well as military specifications like MIL-DTL-6396, MIL-DTL-5578, and MIL-DTL-27422.

Related materials such as tank cleaners/degreasers, adhesives & sealants are also offered and included in this presentation. 

Tank adhesives/sealants come in different compounds (chemical composition) and respective prices, and their selection heavily depends the material of the tank they shall be applied and the sealing content (water, oil, fuel, etc). The selection and use of any sealant during tank construction, maintenance or repair should always ensure sealant's compatibility with tank composition and chemical resistance to fuels or other fluids to be sealed. Commonly used sealants for tanks span from PVC, the more cost-effective but with low temperature resistance & toxic when burned, to more expensive but safer Silicone ones, with excellent flexibility, high and low-temperature resistance and biocompatibility, to Polyurethane sealants, durable but not so chemically resistant as Polysulfide, and Polysulfide rubber sealants, flexible, and extremely resistant to gasoline, ethanol and many other chemicals. 

For aircraft integral fuel tanks and rigid removable fuel tanks made of metals, two-part Polysulfide sealants are often the preferred choice. For flexible Polyurethane/Thermoplastic Polyurethane (PU/TPU) fuel tanks (bladders) the bonding/sealing material itself is often a specialized PU/TPU formulation for enhanced flexibility and durability,chemical resistance to hydrocarbon fuels, solvents, and oils, impact resistance, and bonding strength compared to traditional formulations. Silicone sealants are also used depending on application requirements.

Supplied either as OEM parts or as parts of our own labelled (AVIATIONEU NEW ERA) product lines. 

Aluminum valve as used in production aircraft with Model A-110 master cylinders for dual brake installations. Complete with AN flare fittings.