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Aeronca Aircraft Links and Resources
(Updated 4/24/10)
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.

    • Aircraft Systems, Inc.  -  Can overhaul the Stromberg carburetors on many of our Aeroncas.  Contact Dan Peter,  5187 Falcon Rd. Rockford,  Illinois 61109 Tel 815/ 399-0225.  Added 12/3/09

    • 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.
    • Burl's  Aircraft LLC.  Specializes in parts and service for the Aeronca 15AC Sedan, but has recently received approval for STC SA02370AK for replacement fuel valves:  the Champ main nose tank valve, Chief main fuel valve and Champ & Chief Aux tank valve.   Burl A. Rogers,  P.O. Box 671487, 22635 Davidson Dr. (UPS/FEDEX only), Chugiak, Alaska 99567, Phone: 907-688-3715 orToll Free Order Line: 1-877-688-3715; Fax: 907-688-5031 ; Email: burl@biginalaska.com. Added 4/14/10.
    • Charles' Metal Shaping and Spinning - specializing in aluminum TIG welding and metal shaping. Charles Finch has taken over Bob Carr's  Aeronca Chief spinner business. Produces the original spinners for the 11 series Chiefs and backplates for tapered and flanged crankshafts. Also is finishing the tooling for the Aeronca 65CA spinner and is tooling up to fabricate carb air boxes for the Chief and Champ. Charles has the tooling to spin the ring for the 11AC Chief cowl where the McDowell starter is recessed into and the tooling to fabricate the wing tip light mounting brackets. Contact: Charles Finch, Charles' Metal Shaping & Spinning, 6989 Welborn Rd., Trinity, NC 27370, 336/689-2476, e-mail cms@northstate.net  Updated 3/9/10.
    • 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, 1200 Hudson Drive, Mansfield, TX 76063, Telephone: 817-477-9556. Address updated 4/13/10.
    • 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. 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.com.  Added 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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