Modern reciprocating-engine aircraft (especially large and high-performance ones) use electrically operated auxiliary fuel  boost and transfer pumps  to keep fuel moving toward the aircraft engine or move fuel between tanks to balance aircraft weight. Centrifugal boost pumps,  electric motor driven,  are the most common type and  are used to supply,back up the engine-driven fuel pump or transfer fuel between tanks if the aircraft is so designed. They are  most frequently  submerged in the fuel tank or located just outside of the bottom of the tank with the inlet of the pump extending into the tank. Cartridge/canister or in-tank mounted pumps supply fuel to the aircraft engine while reverse flow through the pump is prevented by check valves. The cartridge/canister design allows removal of the pump cartridge without draining the fuel tank. If the pump is mounted outside the tank, a pump removal valve is typically installed so the pump can be removed without draining the fuel tank.

The RAPCO FAA-PMA approved pumps are offered as direct replacements of the respective pumps by OEMs  such as PARKER AIRBORNE or DUKES (please refer to their separate product presentations). The letters " RA" in the beginning of the RAPCO part number are used to denote the correlation of RAPCO part number to the OEM part number. They incorporate modern design, materials, and manufacturing processes to provide high quality and performance fuel pumps at competitive prices. 

These pumps can be furnished  as NEW or OVERHAUL EXCHANGE, namely new or overhauled pumps in exchange of existing customer owned units (cores). In all exchange cases,  the  full selling price of the ordered unit is charged and the core credit is refunded or credited towards future orders with us when our co-operating supplier verifies that the unit is in a reasonable serviceable condition. In the case of overhauled pumps, these are overhauled in accordance with FAA-approved process specification and come with a FAA Form 8130-3. All  RAPCO fuel pumps are thoroughly tested for guaranteed pump performance, with a worldwide distribution and a full warranty (same as OEM). For additional information please consult the supplied documentation (*) or contact us.

(*) The supplied documentation is to be used for reference only. When selecting a part for installation consult the appropriate aircraft maintenace manual, parts catalogue, or equipment list for approved data.   

BRACKET Air Filters by BRACKET AERO FILTERS, Inc. have been in service on aircraft and helicopters for many years. BRACKET Foam Filters are installed as factory  original equipment (OEM) on 16 current production aircraft and four helicopters. They number 88 different FAA-PMA approved models and they are also approved for sea planes. Their specially treated polyurethane element assures near total protection from any foreign material entering the system. Their treated foam is highly efficient at filtering with a dual stage foam element increasing dust holding capacity. They have no pleats to store dirt, they repel water, they are fire retardant and abrasive resistant and exhibit a good air flow for proper fuel/air ratio. Designed for low-cost maintenance with increased engine life requiring replacement of only the low cost element. FAA approved these air filter assemblies can replace original air filter units. Air filter elements are also offered for replacements.

The expected shelf life of Brackett elements stored in their original packaging and out of direct sunlight is 4 years from date of manufacture listed on the front of element packaging.This allows the element to be installed on an aircraft at the end of its shelf life.

TEMPEST®, a TEMPEST AΕΡΟ GROUP™ affiliate, offers their Platinum Electronic Fluid Pump line with a range of electronic fuel pumps designed to replace many of the FACET® GOLD-FLO solid state fuel pumps. FAA/PMA certified, TEMPEST® operate in 14 to 28 volt systems of modern aircraft and use an internal high-flow filter element that can be easily replaced when specified by aircraft maintenance manuals. Use of TEMPEST® Platinum Electronic Fluid Pumps in most Cessna aircraft requires installation of tank modification SK421-26C service kit separately priced.

The pump filter element must be changed when specified by the aircraft maintenance manual or when the pump output/pressure diminishes (an event that may indicate a dirty clogged filter). A universal Filter Kit  P/N KIT-P1 is offered which fits all Aero Accessories Platinum Pumps and includes filter P/N 79729, gasket P/N 79136 & O-ring P/N 79139-2.

For additional information please refer to the supplied documentation.

DONALDSON® is a leading world-wide filter supplier for commercial jets, military vehicles, off-road equipment, trucks, light-duty vehicles, power plants, dust collectors, industrial compressors and more. The company is the OEM for  FAA-PMA air filters installed in Cessna (all SE piston models), Piper (turbo charged aircraft), Beechcraft,  Maule & Mooney aircraft delivering consistent and reliable performance.

Product Features:

Selection: Over 75 filter models for Cessna, Beech, Maule, Mooney, Piper and other aircraft.

Easy Installation & Maintenance: No removable parts or oil, may be washed with water.

Better Airflow:  In laboratory airflow tests comparing DONALDSON®, Bracket and Challenger Aviation (K&N) filters for Cessna 172 aircraft, DONALDSON® had the lowest restriction (best airflow). The reasons for this include:

• Filter media is composed of synthetic fibers

• Evenly distributed uniform size and shape media fibers

• More media area and less frame

• Deeper filter pleats

• No oil

Stop more dirt and protect the engine better: They achieve 98.5% or greater filtration efficiency according to ISO5011 fine and coarse dust requirements, greatly exceeding the other filters. 

Long Lasting: rated to last 500 hours, five to 10 times longer than foam filters. Replacement after three years, five cleanings or 500 flight hours, whichever occurs first.

OEM and FAA-PMA Certified: Designed to manufacturer specifications, DONALDSON® filters don not require STCs .

Thoroughly Tested: Third party lab tests show Donaldson filters meet or exceed FAA fire safety regulation per FAR 25.853 and FAR 23.1107 Induction system filters.

Please refer to the attached documentation on the application of DONALDSON® filters in different aircraft/models.

The PARKER HANNIFIN electronic plug amplifier VS 111 provides control for proportional pressure, directional, and throttle valves.

The plug amplifier may be mounted directly on the proportional solenoids and secured with a screw. The output of the amplifier supplies DC current for controlling one proportional solenoid.

This current is proportional to the command signal at the input of the amplifier. Through this, together with a proportional valve, an infinitely variable adjustment can be made to the pressure or flow.

Product Features:

• Solenoid control

• Simple installation, direct on valve

• Standard voltage or current signals for command signal inputs

• Capable of PLC control

• Solenoid current independent of temperature

• Solenoid connection 2+PE as per EN 175301-803

• Control connection 6+PE as per DIN 43651

IMPORTANT NOTE: Discontinued Item. Limited Availability from existing stocks in NEW SURPLUS  or USED Conditions.

For additional information please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

FLEETGUARD® filtration product portfolio by ATMUS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES includes a wide range of cleaning products for all media, as well as chemical compounds and additives for cooling systems.  With more than 6.000 offered products, including air, oil & fuel filters, fuel /water separators, coolant filters/additives, and hydraulic filters, FLEETGUARD® is the worlds leading filter maker with their products used by a wide range of engine and other manufacturers for buses, trucks, generators, construction machines, marine and agriculture applications. Genuine FLEETGUARD® filters are offered along with their respective replacement parts manufactured to OEM specifications from third manufacturers. For more information please contact us.

CHALLENGER AVIATION PRODUCTS, Inc. manufactures high quality oil-impregnated, surgical cotton gauze-based aircraft air filters under FAA/PMA certification using K & N filter media. K&N Performance Filters have been well known in the automotive world for years, unsurpassed in airflow and filtering capability they are now one of the most used filters on the road today. Made of a woven cotton fabric instead of paper, the K&N filter medium offers superior filtering without the restriction of airflow presented with paper or foam filters. Fabric allows 50% more air to pass than paper, and almost 60% more than foam. This translates into more horsepower and improved fuel economy.

Based on K&N technology CHALENGER filters have been certified for most general aviation aircraft. Their pleated cotton/wire mesh filters are far less prone to being clogged than synthetic media or paper, and tests done by Challenger (at approximately 240 CFM air flow) show K&N filters typically flow 6.03 CFM as compared to 4.95 for the average pleated paper element and 4.93 CFM for the oil-coated foam variety.

CHALLENGER air filters can be used as replacement parts to other OEM products but an STC (available by CHALLENGER) is required. Air filters come with an application chart, instructions, warranty card and a STC request form which needs to be  filled out for approval for the specific aircraft. The filters comes with a gasket, but do not include the grease which is sold separately, unless otherwise stated.

Product Features:

Can be washed & serviced up to 25 times

Increase horse power 2-4%

Fire Retardant

Save money & improve efficiency

FAA-PMA approved

Ecologically sound

Better take-off and climb-out performance

Faster airspeed and/or better fuel consumption

Accordion fold design provides up to 5 times filtering surface of non-pleated designs

Please refer to the attached documentation on the application of CHALLENGER filters in different aircraft/models.

FILLER NECK CF507A Vintage/Classic Style Fuel Cap fits 3" O.D. Filler Necks (Vented).

ARKWIN INDUSTRIES has been designing and manufacturing engine actuators for over 60 years for operation with fuel, engine oil and hydraulic oil pressurization. Their actuators are used on numerous civil, military, and industrial applications to provide actuation force to direct engine control components. They differ from conventional hydraulic actuators, a major difference being the incorporation of the fire resistance features necessary to meet engine safety requirements. Engine actuators are frequently exposed to elevated temperature during normal operation. If extended periods of flame resistance are required, protective coatings can be applied to the actuator housings including the use of intumescence or ablative coatings. Where temperature permits, ARKWIN uses aluminum alloys. For higher operating  temperatures or pressure requirements exceeding the allowables of aluminum alloy, stainless PH steel alloys or titanium alloys can be provided. Two stage sealing is common for both static and dynamic seals. Specifically selected seal compounds allow zero external leakage, long durability life, high temperature resistance, while providing protection in fire. 

ARKWIN’s  engine actuators feature a high side load tolerance to ensure long piston life, high resistant wear plating, high reliability/low maintenance and fire resistance. Their key design characteristics include:

• Fuel and petroleum based operating fluids

• Operating pressures up to 4,000 psig

• Position feedback of the actuators is provided by integral or externally mounted LVDT’s.

• Multiple mounting options

• Servo valve applications (Control of actuators through external pressurization valving or through an integral electro hydraulic servo valve).

• Master/Slave configurations

ARKWIN’s  engine actuators are offered for different platforms including:

CFM International CFM56-2/-3, CFM56-5/-7

General Electric CF34-3, CF34-8C/E, CF6, F110, F404,  F414, LM2500, LM6000, TF34

ARKWIN EXCHANGE PROGRAM: ARKWIN’s commercial and industrial gas turbine engine actuator exchange program was developed for the CFM56-5/7, CF6-80C2, CF6-80E1, CF34-8C/E, LM2500, and LM6000 engines.  The program provides operators the reliability of OEM NEW products at competitive prices. Qualifying actuators are exchanged in a very short time for FACTORY NEW OEM production units complete with FACTORY NEW OEM and a three-year/6000 EOH warranty. For additional information please consult the supplied documentation or contact us.

DONALDSON® COMPANY INC. is one of the largest filtration manufacturers in the world, providing filters and filtration components for a wide range of applications including commercial airliners, military applications and general aviation aircraft, agriculture and forestry, construction, mining,  truck, and bus manufacturers as well as other markets.

DONALDSON® AEROSPACE FILTRATION (AFS) cleaners/degreasers and oils are used in inlet barrier filters to bring the filters back to full capacity after their cleaning process. Offered in 1 US gallon and 5 US gallon sizes. Filter Cleaning Kits are also offered containing 1 US gallon of AFS Oil, 1 gallon of AFS Cleaner/Degreaser, a 16-ounce bottle and spout for re-oiling, a cleaner/degreaser sprayer, and seamer pliers (2-inch and 6-inch).

For additional information please consult the supplied documentation.

FACET® and PUROLATOR® fuel pumps were manufactured and branded by MOTOR COMPONENTS, LLC. They were  compatible with gasoline, diesel, biodiesel, blended alcohol fuels and fuel additives and capable of operation with 12/24V electric systems according to the selected model. These pumps have been discontinued although there is still a limited stock availability from stocks in various suppliers. Contact us for prices and availability.

The FACET® GOLD-FLO Solid State fuel pumps were enhanced versions of respective Interrupter models featuring a solid state circuitry and ease of installation and service. When properly installed, they assured a constant, smooth, dependable supply of fuel under pressure  in the hottest weather or in high altitudes eliminating vapor lock. Key product features: State of the art and sealed electronics, self priming and regulating, corrosion resistant (over 100 hours of salt spray), built in anti-siphon valve (positive shut-off), replaceable 74 micron filter, built in magnet to collect metal particles for additional filtration, 12 - 24 inches dry lift, 20 - 45 GPH, 1 - 8 PSI, 1.6 amp average, transient protection (24 volt only), -40 to 180 deg. F operating temperature range, UL/VCA certification, compliance to Mil-std-461D

Although FACET® GOLD-FLO solid state fuel pumps were certified and often used on UL and VCA aircraft, they were not FAA approved and as per their manufacturer statement, they were not designed, tested or manufactured for aircraft applications. Tempest FAA-PMA approved Platinum Electronic Fluid Pumps (separately listed) can be used as Facet Gold-Flo fluid pump replacements in this case. Please refer to the respective correlation chart for additional information.

FALLS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES Inc. (FFT), formerly AIRMAZE Inc., manufactures a wide variety of highest quality plastic and metal air intake systems and their filter element replacements as well as filtration equipment (such as oil, air/oil separation and hydraulic filters) for the industrial, agricultural, and aerospace industries.

Today FFT filtering products are  typically initially installed or used as retrofits on aircraft, agricultural, railroad, construction, trucking and power industries for a wide range of applications including gas and diesel engine filtration, filters for generators and gas compressors, light, commercial, and military aircraft filters, vacuum pump filters, pressure blowers, and filters for locomotives.

FFT AIRMAZE designed product lines include UNIMAZE small filters, MULTIMAZE industrial air intake filters, breathers, air intake panels, oil bath filters, AUTOMAZE self cleaning air filters, and MUFFLEMAZE noise reducers.

FFT AIRMAZE aircraft & military product lines include strainers used from fuel to lube oil, wash flow filters used primarily in throttle control systems, FAA PMA fuel filters, in-line filters and replaceable filter elements. FFT AIRMAZE AM01W052261 fuel filter assembly is a FAA PMA fuel filter approved for installation in  the Lake Model LA-4-200 airplane, replacing older Bendix 450-OK fuel filter.

For additional information on FALLS FILTRATION TECHNOLOGIES product portfolio please refer to the Product Description section and the supplied documentation. Filter element replacements for FFT filters are offered both as OEM parts or equivalent to / interchangeable with FFT parts from other manufacturers. Please refer to our respective product listings.

ARROW PNEUMATICS offers a complete line of filters, regulators, lubricators, desiccant and sintered bronze products which provide coverage for all markets – PBE, Industrial, Automotive Aftermarket, AG, Heavy Duty, etc. Coverage includes a complete line of desiccant products and air control units, not available through all competitors.

ARROW PNEUMATICS hydraulic in-line filters provide protection for small, high pressure systems up to 3,000 PSI. 

Using these filters at the pressure side of a pump, foreign particles 25 microns and larger, such as those created by pump wear, are removed before damage can result to the valving in the system. A sintered bronze element ensures protection against crushing should dirt accumulate and increase pressure drop across the element. The unique construction features an anodized aluminum housing for light weight, and a conically shaped sintered bronze element positioned by a retaining spring to allow true, uninterrupted axial flow. Special viton O-rings are available for oil systems where chemical action may be a problem. The standard 25 micron bronze filter element can be easily cleaned or replaced. Nominal filtration ratings of 90, 40, or 10 microns available.

Available in different NPTF sizes.

Maximum operating pressure: 3000 PSI

Operating temperatures: 35 - 200 deg. F

DOOSAN GROUP is a global leader in construction, grounds maintenance and material handling equipment, power and water solutions marketed and sold under different world-renowned brands such as DOOSAN®, BOBCAT® construction machines or GEITH® excavator attachments. Genuine OEM parts for DOOSAN GROUP equipment/machines under their BOBCAT® and other brands are offered along with respective replacement parts (including filters. pumps, drive motors, engines, filters, brake components, maintenance kits, and others) manufactured to OEM specifications from third manufacturers.

For more information on parts for DOOSAN GROUP equipment/machines please consult the Product Description section, the supplied documentation or contact us.

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.

FILLER NECK offers a variety of cap neck styles and materials which can support oil, fuel, hydraulic or water applications. Accessory options can be used to build the filler assembly you need. Three different strainers provide varying degrees of filtration for 300 Series caps and necks to help maintain clean fluids within the engine system. Special mountings match the type of connections required.

Check valves are used in aircraft fuel, hydraulic and pneumatic systems to prevent the backflow of process media. MS28885 series fuel check valves come under different part numbers depending on their respective producers and used in aircraft made by different airframe manufacturers.

MANN+HUMMEL GmbH is a manufacturer of high-performance, precision-engineered filtration products offered under their globally recognized MANN-FILTER® brand. The MANN-FILTER®  product portfolio includes 6,800 superior original equipment quality filters and automotive aftermarket filters protecting engines, passengers and machines and used in over 300,000 applications.

MANN+HUMMEL PUROLATOR® brand relates to a compehensive range of engine air and oil filters, power steering filters, fuel/water separator filters and cabin air filters. Includes a growing line of heavy-duty filtration products for medium- and heavy-duty applications and can be used on various trucks such as Freightliner, International, Mack, Volvo, Peterbilt, Sterling and Kenworth, Bomag and Atlas Copco compressors, Deutz and Fendt tractors and others.

HIFI FILTER® offers an extensive and diverse range of standard or tailor-made filters and separators, maintenance kits and accessories for vehicles, machines and processes together with services aiming to be a single supplier of single brand & single part number products replacing multi-brand stocks and providing significant savings  to their customers. 

Today HIFI FILTER® offers filtration & separation solutions covering the needs of diverse sectors from construction, mining & quarrying, agriculture & forestry to parks & roads, marine, handling, on-road, ground support equipment, snow areas, railway, recycling, manufacturing, metals, plastics & rubber, energy, wood industry, construction materials, painting & surface treatment, food and beverages, chemical and industrial processes and textiles.

For more information please refer to the supplied documentation.