Aircraft and Airplane Parts

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How to Find the Best Airplane Parts
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• How to Find the Best Airplane Parts
• When youre looking to update or repair your
  planes, its likely that youre looking for the
  very best items. This is not always the easiest
  process, and you want to know that youre doing
  it right. Planes are large, and it can be very
  dangerous (and deadly) if something goes wrong
  because of a faulty part.
• If youre in the market to get some new parts for
  a plane, then you want to be sure that you do
  things in the right fashion. How can you know
  that youre getting the best parts for your money
  and that you are going to be able to repair your
  plane? Here are some tips you can use in order to
  ensure that you get the best parts for your
  plane, every time you go shopping.
• Always Check The Brand
• In the United States, we have something called
  Parts Manufacturer Approval. This is a special
  certification from the FAA (Federal Aviation
  Association) that says that these manufacturers
  can make parts for the aircraft.

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• Many times, this is meant for part manufacturing
  companies that arent necessarily the initial
  manufacturer of an aircraft (for example, if
  youre getting Boeing parts from a brand thats
  not Boeing itself). If they have this level of
  approval from the FAA, then you know that theyre
  legitimate and that their parts can be trusted.
• Overhauled Or Not?
• Have you ever bought a refurbished computer? In
  these cases, the manufacturer gets the computer
  back into their possession and they clean it up,
  make any repairs that need to be made, and ensure
  that its as good as the day it was manufactured.
  Then, they sell it for a reduced price.
• Overhauling is, essentially, the same process,
  but for plane parts. Overhauls have specific
  guidelines that need to be met by federal law and
  manufacturer guidelines. The overhauler will take
  the entire component apart, clean it out, inspect
  it for anything that may be wrong, make necessary
  repairs, and then rebuild it. These parts often
  end up cheaper, but they are just as safe and
  reliable due to the processes involved.

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• Buy from a Reputable Source
• If you dont buy directly from the manufacturer
  themselves, be sure that you are going to buy
  from a reputable parts seller. You want be sure
  that your actuators and fuel selector valves are
  genuine. And, if you go with overhauled options,
  be sure that they are certified by the correct
  organizations and that they are certified for the
  parts that you are buying. Do a little background
  research to start with and youll be a lot better
  off.
• Whether youre getting landing gear or pumps, you
  want to stick to this list and get the resources
  you need to ensure that you have the right parts
  and dont miss out on anything. See what youre
  able to find and learn as much as possible. When
  all is said and done, you can find great parts,
  know that your airplanes are in top condition,
  and get the results you deserve. Theres a lot
  that goes into maintaining a plane, and you want
  to do it right.