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Aeronca Aircraft Links and Resources
(Updated 4/27/09)
Sources of information, parts, and materials for Aeronca enthusiasts.

 

  • Information Sources

    Parts and Services:

    • Aircraft Spruce and Specialty - Aircraft Spruce is a source for some Aeronca parts.  Phone number is 1-877-4-SPRUCE.
    • Noel Allard can provide Aeronca plates and placards.    His email is nallard@unitelc.com.  He's located in Park Rapids, MN.  Added 6/20/08.
    • American Champion Aircraft - manufacturer of the Citabria line of aircraft.  Has replacement metal spar wings for the 7AC Champ.
    • Bedrock Aero Restorations - Paul Workman does vintage aircraft restorations, fabric covering and interior work in Zanesville, Ohio.  His projects have included several award winning Aeronca restorations. Added 1/23/07.
    • Robert E. Carr - Bob has original spinners and backplates for the 11 series Chiefs and backplates for tapered and flanged crankshafts.  Give Bob a call or write or Fax him for more information.  He supplies spinners for wood and metal propellers. 506 Heavitree Garth,  Severna Park, MD 21146,  (410)987-4310,  (410)761-1273 FAX.  e-mail RC11ACPilot@aol.com. Updated 1/2/03.
    • David Jackson - has original style fuel filler neck grommets for sale. These grommets are molded vulcanized black rubber with a groove around the base to fit the boot cowling. The grommets also fit Cubs, Taylorcrafts, Luscombes, etc.  The grommets are $30.50 each (i.e., $29.50 + $1.00 shipping for each in the 48 states, actual shipping charges elsewhere). Payment may be made by either personal check, money order, or bank cashier's check payable to: David Jackson, 5808 Terra Drive, Arlington, TX 76017, Telephone: 817-465-7253.
    • Richard "Dick" H. Love.  Another source for Aeronca fuel tank grommets.  Also has original Aeronca prop decals. No website but contact information is: P.O. Box 448, Dillsburg, Pa 17019, phone 1-717-432-4079. Added 10/9/02.
    • Milman Engineering - offers STC'd metal spar conversions for Champs and Citabrias. Approval for for 11 series Chiefs is in progress.  Phone 1-800-782-7737; e-mail: Milman1@quik.com. Added 5/23/03.
    • Bob Norman of Y-City Flying Service - Continental engine guru who works on our small engines; recommended by Tony Markl. Located at Parr Airport, 1200 Fairview Road, Zanesville, Ohio, 43701. Phone 740 454-1615. Added 8/5/05
    • Rainbow Flying Service - holds Parts Manufactures Approval (PMA) for new design wing SPAR for the 7 and 11 Series Airplanes and the 8 GCBC Scout. These spars are STC'd and FAA approved They are now available to order for Citabria, Aeronca, Champion, and Bellanca. Added 11/14/08.
    • David Rude -  Dave is a A&P/AI who can rebuild Aeronca oleo struts and case frames, including installation of the bronze bushings. Phone number for Dave is 845-473-0713; e-mail is: dlrude@excite.com. Updated 4/30/06.
    • Steves Aircraft - offers STC'd gascolators for most Aeroncas. Added 2/10/05
    • Brian Safran - has the Aeronca 7AC fuselage jig built by Bill Pancake.  Brian intends to offer it free of charge for use by anyone rebuilding a Champ who wants to check it for accuracy prior to covering.  Brian is in the Cleveland, Ohio area.  His phone number is 330-483-3278 and the email address is safran1983@gmail.comAdded 6/15/07.
    • Univair Aircraft  - supplier of FAA-PMA approved parts for many classic aircraft.
    • Wag-Aero - PMA'd Aeronca parts.  For technical info the contact is Mike Utley, 1-800-558-6868 (ext. 142), email mutley@wagaero.com.   Address: 1216 North Road, Lyons, Wisconsin 53148.
    • Woodgrain Restorations by Grain-It Technologies. Can refinish the instrument panel as used on the 11AC Chief. Added 10/3/06.
    • Woodwing Specialty - Pete Plumb of Woodwing Specialty can make new wood spars for your Aeronca.  Wooding Specialty, 330 Aviation Street, Shafter, CA 93263. E-mail: woodwingdoc@yahoo.com. Phone 661-391-9464  Added 12/20/05

     

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