Aircraft Technical Resources List Updated April 2021
Below is a list compiled by ABS’ Technical Advisors of facilities known to provide the indicated services. Inclusion on this list does not imply endorsement of a particular resource or preference of that resource over others. Lack of appearance on the list does not imply a recommendation against a particular resource or location.
See the Shops and Mechanics Recommendations page (from Members Only at www.bonanza.org) for ABS member reviews of maintenance providers, and to post your own reviews. Please review your experience with providers on this list.
Additional sources may also be found in display and classified advertising in ABS Magazine. Please contact ABS at [email protected] if you know of additional resources to add to this list.
Air conditioner Conversion to R-134 API Memphis 888-274-2497 Steinbach & Associates 254-751-7420Steinbach & Associates Aftermarket a/c installations Air Center www.aircenterinc.com Aircraft Systems www.ftaaviation.com Keith Products www.keithproducts.com New style A/C Systems 615-587-3492
Alternator Exchange/overhaul Accessories, Inc. 800-926-0707 Executive Accessories, Inc. 954-493-9262 Aircraft Electrical Components 530-221-4397 Aerotech 800-634-0190
Autopilot Tacair autopilot repairs Modern Avionics and Maintenance 216-267-3998 or 216-702-7069 KFC 200 troubleshooting, repairs Windward Aviation 800-846-8668 and parts Island Aviation 904-261-3730 Autopilot Central 918-836-6418 Lowe Aviation 478-788-3491
Battery STC to relocate battery box forward Aviation Research Systems 503-668-4542 of firewall D’Shannon Aviation www.d-shannon-aviation.com Hammock Aviation 972-875-4279 Battery box relocation installation Air Mod 513-732-6688 Kalamazoo Aircraft 210-381-0790
Cargo net Replacement cargo net Cameron Interiors 630-584-9366
CHT indicator CHT indicator troubleshooting/rebuild Instrument Rebuild 360-683-6245 Thermocouple probe source Instrument Technology 800-229-9078 Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 1 AirParts of Lock Haven 570-748-0823 Replacement gauge light bulbs Kelly 800-835-1054 Century 800-733-0116 Air Capital 316-942-8668 Instrument Technology 800-229-9078 Lewis engine Co. probe replacement Avstat 888-287-8283 O'Halloran Aviation 580-832-3803
Clock Digital clock source Aircraft Spruce 800-329-3020 Astrotech clock repair Transicoil 800-323-7115
Control locks Throw-over style control locks White 800-821-7733 Dodson 800-255-0034 1984 and later 36, 58 style RAPID 888-727-4344 Avstat 888-287-8283 Select 800-318-0010 Arrell 805-604-0439
Control surface reskin Control surface reskin shops Biggs 405-258-2965 Deason Aircraft Service 913-755-4107 Hampton 479-394-5290
STC’d aluminum elevator skins SRS 877-364-8003 Guidance for preparing magnesium FAA Advisory Circular AC43-4a chapters 4 and 6.
Cowl flaps Electric cowl flap motor repair/rebuild Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma 800-255-9924 Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 Crossroads 972-239-0263 B & S 316-264-2397 Manual cowl flaps for early Barons Aero Crafters www.aero-crafters.com 800-628-2567
Cowlings and nacelles Replacement nacelle fairings Globe Fiberglass 800-899-2707 Knots2U LTD 262-763-5100
Doors Source of inflatable door seal Performance Aero 800-200-3141
Cabin door hinge replacements Crossroads 972-239-0263 Biggs 405-258-2965 Hampton 479-394-5290 DBM 314-406-1389
Replacement door locks Aviation Research Systems 503-668-4542. Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 2
Dual control yoke Dual control yoke rentals Cygnet 805-528-2376 Air Mech 580-832-3803 CruiseAir 760-789-8020 Garhawk 800-686-9887 Woodland Aviation 800-442-1333 Lawson Barber 559-675-0183 Kevin Andrews 317-519-3596 Gallagher Aviation 833-425-5288 (check availability at https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/beech-dual-yoke-rental.html) Replacement (new) dual yoke Cygnet 805-528-2376
Electric trim Pitch trim switch parts Elliott Beechcraft 309-799-3183
ELT ELT repair Merl 203-237-8811 CIR replacement ELT battery Merl 203-237-8811
Encoding altimeter Rebuilding Kelly 800-835-1054 Century 800-733-0116
Engine upgrade STCs IO-470C to –N conversion Powermasters 918-299-0269 Machen conversion Machen 800-426-5085 Al Hoover
Equipment list Original factory equipment list for Beech tech support 800-625-7043, ext. 4 menu item 1 a specific serial number airplane
E-series engines Overhaul and accessory drive O/H Poplar Grove 800-397-8181 Cruiseair Aviation 760-789-8020 E-series experienced CFIs Craig Bailey, Poplar Grove, IL [email protected] Jack Oliphant, Fort Collins, CO [email protected] Bill Hale, Fort Collins, CO [email protected] Ron Timmermans, Ft Worth, TX [email protected] STC’d electric auxiliary pump for James 918-786-4506 E-225 Bonanzas STC to convert PS5C carburetor D&G Supply 269-684-4440 www.dgsupply.com to fuel injection (E-185/E-225)
Firewall Firewall sealing putty Aircraft Spruce 877-477-7823 p/n FWCAULK
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Flaps Flap motor overhaul Kelly Aerospace (Aero Electric) 316-943-6100 Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 George’s Electric 916-922-4277 Flap position indicators repair Instrument Rebuild 360-683-6245
Fuel caps Gabb fuel caps source Performance Aero 800-200-3141 Select 800-318-0010 Arrell 805-604-0439 Avitat 888-287-8283 Locking fuel caps Aviation Research Systems 503-668-4542
Fuel indicators Circuit board repair John Birks 309-686-0614 Sender unit repair John Wolfe 440-942-0083 Air Parts of Lock Haven 570-748-0823 Stewart-Warner and Rochester repairs Instrument Rebuild 360-683-6245
Fuel injection system Simmonds system repairs Central Cylinder 402.451.6468 www.centralcylinder.com (only FAA authorized repair; no parts available)
Fuel pump Overhaul Dukes electric fuel pump Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 Dukes 818-998-2527 CJ Aviation 800-227-5772
Fuel selector Overhaul fuel selector valve Hagerstown Aircraft 301-797-8106 Cruiseair 760-789-8020 The Aviation group 770-486-1666
Fuel tanks 58P/58TC wet wing tip repair Hampton Industries 479-394-5290 Baron 55 wingtip fuel tanks Colemill 615-226-4256 ABS CD-ROM June 2000 pg. 6278
Glareshield Replacement glareshield Dennis Ashby 800-945-7668 Aircraft Spruce 800-861-3192
Glove box Cardboard replacement glove box Air Mod 513-732-6688 Aviation Research Systems 503-668-45 Crossroads Aviation 972-239-0263 Half-size (AOPA 2001 V35B) box Air Mod 513-732-6688
Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 9 58P glove box Elliott Beechcraft 309-799-3183 Air Mod 513-732-6688
Ice protection Float repairs for anti-ice fluid tank John Wolfe and Co 440-942-0083 Baron fuselage ice protection plates Sky Harbour 519-524-2165 www.skyharbour.com SRS Aviation 877-364-8003 Windshield “hot plate” repairs Aircraft Window Repairs 310-212-7139
Ignition Bendix ignition system switches Aircraft Spruce and Specialty 877-477-7823 Replacement ignition switch key Elliott Beechcraft 309-799-3183 STC modification of H35 and earlier Mark Givans 916-344-4729 [email protected] ignition switch
Inspections See Shops and Mechanics Recommendations on the ABS website
Instruments Source of rebuilt flight instruments Air Capital Instruments 316-942-8668 Century Instruments 800-733-0116 Kelly Instruments 800-835-1054 Rebuilt 2-in-one CHT/EGT gauge Air Capital Instruments 316-942-8668 Kelly 800-835-1054 Quad City Instruments 309-507-1280. ABS discount Rebuilt instrument air gauge Century 800-733-0116 Kelly 800-835-1054 Midcontinent 316-630-0101
Instrument Air Vacuum pump conversion STC Airwolf 800-326-1534, www.airwolf.com) Standby instrument air pump Rapco 800-527-2726
Intercooler A36TC/B36TC intercooler STC Turbo Plus 800-742-4202 Gary Main, Main Turbo 800-847-8815
Jacks Source of Beech jacks 561-467-2040 or 626-401-9727 Meyers Jacks at Wag Aero 800-558-6868
Landing gear Landing gear advisory system P2 Engineering 888-921-8359 Strut overhaul Delta Strut 559-662-0421 Landing gear motor rebuild Aero Accessories 800-926-0701 Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 George’s Electric 916-922-4277 Cruiseair 760-789-8020
Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 10 Lift leg oversize bushings installation Texas Air Service 800-313-6506 The Aviation Group (770-486-1666)
Lights and beacons Custom glareshield/panel lights www.aeroenhancement.com Grimes beacon rebuild Avlite at 805-239-4037 Strobe light rebuild Avlite at 805-239-4037
Loadmeters Loadmeter rebuild Air Capital 316-942-8668 Century 316-683-7571 Kelly 800-835-1054
Locks Replacement door locks Aviation Research Systems 503-668 4542
Magnetos Magneto service, repair and overhaul Executive Accessories, Inc. 954-493-9262 Quality Aircraft Accessories 800-255-9924 Eagle Magnetos 386-235-3152
OAT gauge Replacement OAT gauge Avstat 888-287-8283
Oil Analysis Oil analysis labs Blackstone Labs 260 744-2380 Howard Fenton, SECOND OilPINION 918-492-5844, Aviation Labs 800-256-6876
Oil temperature New oil temperature sending unit Crossroads Aviation 972-239-0263 Aircraft Spruce 800-861-3192
Panel upgrade Instrument panel upgrades Air Mod 513-732-6688 Aviation Research Systems 503-668-4542 D'Shannon Aviation 612-404-9000, 800-291-7616 John Whimpee 251-433-0831 Midwest Aviation 502-744-8600
Paint Paint shops: See Shops and Mechanics Recommendations on the ABS website Original paint schemes Paint numbers (no pictures): Beech 800-625-7043 x4 Larry Ball books (black and white) ABS Store Factory “Matterhorn White” Sterling Lacquer 314-776-4450 used by Beech Pilot’s Operating Handbook New POH Beech 800-796-2665, 316-676-3238 Reprints www.esscoaircraft.com
Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 11 Propeller Beech 215 prop control switch Aero Propeller 909-765-3178 Airborne Electronics 707-542-6053 McCauley spinner and backplate Aircraft Propeller 800-323-4130 Kevin O'Halloran 580-832-3803 Propeller oil transfer tube parts Poplar Grove Airmotive 800-397-8181 Spinner alignment hole repair Aero 404-559-1946 K & K 262-642-4374 Electric propeller motor check Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 Electric propeller troubleshooting Airborne Electronics 707-542-6053 Electric propeller solid state unit Airborne Electronics 707-542-6053 Beech 278 propeller reseal/repair Aero Propeller 951-765-3178 Cliff Johnson 661-399-2480 Ottosen 602-275-8514 Accumulator repair/overhaul Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma 800-255-9924 Beech 215 propeller repair/overhaul Aero Propeller 909-765-3178 M&M Propeller Marvin Thurman 405-354-5848 Ottoson 602-275-8514 Electric pitch change bearing source Ottosen 602-275-8514 Flottorp propeller support M&M Propeller Marvin Thurman 405-354-5848 McCauley propeller overhaul Tiffin Aire, Inc. www.bright.net/~tai/ 800-553-7767 H&H Propeller Service 800-334-6437 Sensenich Propeller 717-569-0435 Propeller synchronizer support Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 Woodward Governor 815-622-9000
Radar Source of Norton radomes Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics www.radome.com 330-297-3091
Registration numbers Vinyl application numbers Moody Aerographics 800-749-2462 Screaming Eagle Aero Graphix 352-236-6333
Relief tube Relief tube kit for field approval Crossroads Aviation 972-239-0263
Robertson STOL kit STC holder Sierra Industries www.sijet.com. Not supporting STC.
Rod end bearings Source of rod end bearings Arrell 805-604-0439 Avstat 888-287-8283 Elliott Beechcraft 309-799-3183 RAPID www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/rapid 316-676-3300 Select 800-318-0010
Rigging Beechcraft rigging services Beaver Air 381-376-6664
Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 12 Hammock Aviation 972-875-4279
Rudder bracket STC holder for AD terminating action General Forming Corp 310-326-0624
Salvage yards Aircraft salvage yards Air Salvage of Dallas 800-336-6399 www.asod.com Atlanta Air Exchange 800-237-8831 www.atlantaairexchange.com Clinton Salvage 501-745-5300 Alex or Tim Dodson 800-255-0034 www.dodson.com Faeth Aircraft 916-368-1832 Joe Jenkins 302-699-7743 Western European Enterprises (CA) 916-779-7711 White Industries 800-821-7733 www.whiteindustries.com
Seats Seat repairs Central Airmotive 660-885-7531 Hydrolock recliner mechanism repair Aviation Fabricators 660-885-7531 www.avfab.com Nickels and Co 810-329-7083 Porter 818-526-2277 attn Cesar Ascencio Roton recliner mechanism repair Central Airmotive 660-885-7531 Nickels and Co 810-329-7083 Head rests and mounting hardware Central Airmotive 660-885-7531 Travel Air fifth/sixth seats Central Airmotive 660-885-7531 Crossroads Aviation 972-239-0263 Seat belt rewebbing and repair Aviation Safety Products 800-480-4816 BAS 888-255-6566 BCB 941-966-8003 Belt Makers 310-618-8868 Davis Restraint 626-289-3555
Shop manuals Current maintenance manuals Beech TMDC 800-796-2665 www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/rapid Reprints www.esscoaircraft.com
Stall warning Repair/rebuild of stall indicator Safe Flight 914-946-0504
Standby generator Overhaul of factory standby generator Aircraft Accessories of OK 800-255-9924
Starter E-series starter source Wayne Toman 800-926-0701 E-series starter rebuild Aero Accessories 316-946-0701 Delco-Remy overhaul Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225
Technical resources list. Inclusion or exclusion from this list does not imply endorsement or recommendation. 13 Troubleshooting starter systems Terry Norris at Aircraft System 815-399-0225
Starter exchange and overhaul Accessories, Inc. 800-926-0707 Aircraft Electrical Components 530-221-4397
Starter drive adapter source Niagara Airparts 800-565-4268 www.niagaraairparts.com Step
Replacement retractable step cable Arrell 805-604-0439 part number 35-410244-2 Avstat 888-287-8283 Elliott Beechcraft 309-799-3183 attn Ed Select 800-318-0010
Tachometer Tachometer service and overhaul Instruments Inc 316-942-6646 Tachometer cable repair Executive Air Repair 916-665-0006 RLB Accessories 630-543-9213
Tip tanks New and support of 20-gallon tanks JL Osborne 800-963-8477 www.jlosborne.com D'Shannon Aviation 800-328-4629 www.d-shannon-aviation.com There is no support for Brittain, Flight Extender, or 15-gallon capacity Beryl D’Shannon tip tanks. See Out of Print Technical Publications on the ABS website Aircraft Technical Resources pages.
Trim Repair or replacement trim actuators Crossroads 972-239-0263
Turbonormalizers STC holders (IO-520/IO-550) Tornado Alley Turbo www.taturbo.com Western Skyways www.westernskyways.com Rayjay system support Rayjay Parts LLC Robert Spillman 386-304-7079 www.rayjayparts.com (parts but no new STCs)
Voltage regulator Troubleshooting/repair/replacement Aircraft Systems 815-399-0225 Terry or Mike RNL 405-947-3361
Windows Replacement windows Great Lakes Aero Products 888-826-3904 LP Aero Plastics 800-9-LPAERO
Windshield hot plate Repair or replacement deice plate Hawker Beechcraft 888-727-4344 Aircraft Window Repairs 310-212-7139
Wing attach bolts Replacement bolts www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/rapid 888-727-4344 Wing bolt wrench rental Ideal Aviation 480-963-8890 www.idealaviation.com
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Wing spar Wing spar repair Kalamazoo Aircraft 269-381-0791
Winter baffles Winter baffle kits www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/rapid 888-727-4344 Arrell 805-604-0439 Avstat 888-287-8283 Select Air Parts 800-318-0010
Writing desk Writing desk repairs Air Mod 513-732-6688 Replacement writing desk Precision Pattern 316-721-3100 SouthWest AeroExchange 918-272-9815
Yoke Throw-over yoke lock pin repair Air Mech 580-431-2333
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