Tools and Ground Equipment

We have the capabilities to custom make tools, fixtures and other ground equipment. We currently manufacture a wide variety of tools capable to be used on multiple airframes.

Tow Bar

• Used with a standard nose wheel
• Use to tow aircraft equipped with a long nose or short nose.
• For other options for two bars please contact us.

Jury Strut

• Sometimes known as a “Pogo Stick”
• Made of 4130 steel to stop the aircraft tail from hitting the ground
• Baked on powder coat finish for durability and the red colour provides high visibility.

Nose Jack Pad

• One Required to jack the aircraft
• Made of steel
• Finished in black

Covers, Plugs & Ties

• Engine Inlet Plug & Exhaust Cover
• Stop sand and dirt from being blown into the engine while parked.

Pitot Head Cover

• Stop the moisture, bugs or insects from getting in the pitot tube.

Propeller Tie

• Saves the engine reduction gearbox bearings by stopping the propeller from rotating in the wind

Elevator & Aileron Gust Lock

• Large and well marked so it can’t be missed.
• Used at the control column to lock the ailerons, elevators and rudder when the aircraft is parked
• Made of stainless steel material to last and not corrode

Wing Tie Down Ring

• Installed in the lower wing surface as a tie down point when parked on a windy day.

Fuel Dipstick

• Check your fuel quantity manually
• Robust stainless steel with clear markings

Rigging Pin Kit

• Used to assist in rigging the flight controls.
• SD12567-1-TBAL kit contents:
• 3 of SD 10542-1-TBAL
• 1 of SD 10543-1-TBAL
• 1 of SD 10544-1-TBAL

Nose Wheel Wrenches

• Used to tension the bearing preload on the nose wheel
• Made from 4130 steel
• Grey finish

Main Wheel Socket

• Is used to remove and reinstall the main wheel nut.

Over Wing Engine Hoist

• Makes engine removal easy
• Use for propeller removal
• Use for hot section inspections

Hot Section Sling

• Sliding lift ring allows use with or without propeller being installed

Engine Sling

• Compatible with most PT6A turbine engines
• Sliding lug adapts for engine removal with or without the propeller

Wing Sling

• Wing removal is easy & safer with the wing sling
• Yellow powder coat finish to last a long time

Beta Ring Puller

• Essential to removing the propeller
• Built to be used with 3, 4 and 5 blade propellers

Propeller Sling

• Made of heavy duty nylon webbing
• Can be used with any light aircraft propeller

Fuel Control Unit Rigging Tool

• Sets the arm on the FCU so both engines are the same
• Assists greatly in synchronizing the power levers
• Made using a precise jig for accuracy

Borescope Tube

• Used for PT6A small turbine engines (ie PT6A-27, -28, -34, etc.)

SRES18 Wrench

• Torque adapter Wrench
• Used to Torque propeller bolts
• Used as a substitute for SD12450-1 and SD 12513-3

SD12549-1 Wrench

• Used on the flexlock nut ahead of the propeller hub during removal and installation of the propeller