The Aircraft Engine Fuel Injection System: Simple in Design, Essential in Action Your aircraft’s fuel injection system is a pivotal component that ensures the seamless operation of your engine. While it may operate quietly in the background (until it doesn’t), its role in your aircraft’s performance can’t be understated. Fuel injection systems are as simple…
Celebrating 65 Years of Goodwill and Good Work This year marks our 65th year serving pilots, aircraft owners, shops, and aviation schools from our facility here in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For us, 65 isn’t just a number. It represents the thousands upon thousands of customers who have trusted our team, the dozens of talented technicians who…
Can Your Aircraft Pumps Withstand the Pressure to Perform? When it comes to the pumps that keep your plane airworthy, many pilots live by the motto, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Instead of routinely checking on their hydraulic, metering, vacuum, or fuel pumps, they run their aircraft until they’ve got a problem. And nine…
Prop Governor Maintenance Tips for Optimal Safety and Performance When it comes to routine aircraft maintenance, certain components are critical to the performance and safety of your aircraft. One such component is your propeller governor—a small device that plays a big role in keeping your craft airborne by controlling the speed and pitch of your…
Your aircraft’s magneto is one of the most important components supporting the proper function of your engine. Steady, reliable, and remarkably easy to maintain for decades or more, this compact piece of equipment packs dozens of feet of heavy-gauge copper wire, powerful magnets, and exceptionally high voltage all into one sturdy housing. Aircraft Magnetos keep…
AOG, meaning Aircraft on Ground, is the abbreviation for an aircraft owner’s worst day— one stuck at sea level. And a grounded aircraft costs a lot more than cash. When your plane is grounded, you could be missing out on ideal flying days, wasting money on a hangar for a non-functional aircraft, or in the…
3 Things to Consider When Choosing an FAA Approved Aircraft Repair Station Have you ever sent your aircraft component to the shop, been told your repair would take a couple weeks, then didn’t hear from them again for a month— or more? Or got a decent quote on a repair, then the final bill had…
Turbo-normalization may sound like something straight out of a Michael Bay film, but it’s actually a premium upgrade for your aircraft engine. The result? Peak performance, faster flight climb, and a longer, cooler, engine lifespan. Turbo-normalization: Higher power, greater heights Let’s start with a quick definition. Turbo-normalization is the conversion of your aircraft’s engine from…
Whether owning your own aircraft is a life-long passion, a new hobby, or how you make a living, frequent inspections and maintenance are vital to the safety and longevity of your aircraft (and your wallet!). To keep your aircraft operating as it should – and to avoid violating FAA regulations – Here are four crucial…
What is a $100 Hamburger in aviation? It may seem like a burger made with the finest of ingredients, when in fact it is just a relatively inexpensive meal coupled with the cost of flying to get there. This is a fun hobby for many flying enthusiasts. A pilot will typically fly to a destination…
Do you prefer new or overhauled units for your aircraft? We are a bit biased, only because we offer exceptional quality on our overhauls. Many of our customers prefer our overhauls over factory or new units, stating many times “Your overhaul is just as good as the factory unit.” New or factory reman…
We have got some exiting things going on and coming up here at Aircraft Accessories! We will be headed to Reno, Nevada for the National Agricultural Aviation Association show December 3rd through 6th. This is not our first run for an NAAA show, as we have gone several times over the years ranging from Savannah…
