Airforms, Inc. Awarded New FAA PMA Approval

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Key Takeaways:

  • Airforms, Inc. announced FAA PMA approval for new upper and lower nose gear torque link assemblies (AF2643084-1 and -2) for Cessna Caravan 208 and 208B aircraft.
  • These parts are direct, precision-fit replacements for OEM components, offering operators significant cost savings and improved durability for long service life.
  • The development responds to requests from Caravan fleet operators seeking alternatives to high-cost, poorly available, or short-lived OEM parts.
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BIG LAKE, ALASKA, 7-May-15 – Adding to their growing list of FAA PMA approved parts available in support of the world’s Caravan fleets, Airforms, Inc. has announced FAA PMA approval for part numbers AF2643084-1 and AF2643084-2, the Upper and Lower Caravan Nose Gear Torque Link Assemblies.

The parts are direct replacements for Cessna P/N 2643084-1 and -2, and are offered at pricing that greatly reduces the operator’s cost when compared to the cost of OEM replacement parts. They are eligible for installation on all Cessna model 208 and 208B aircraft, and are precision fit, drop-in replacements for the OEM components.

The Torque Links are electrochemically primed and then powder coated for a durable finish, and come ready for installation. Airforms’ Sales and Marketing Executive Steve Hunter explains, “We have been working with a number of Caravan fleet operators for some time, and they have requested numerous PMA programs for components that present challenges due to high OEM component costs, poor availability or short service life. Several operators had requested a PMA program for the Torque Link Assemblies, and we have responded with high quality, economically priced components that will provide long service life – even in the world’s harshest environments.

Airforms is the world’s leading supplier of replacement engine baffles for a wide range of general aviation aircraft; products also include an expanding line of turboprop aircraft PMA parts, STCs, and hard to source parts for fleet operators. Airforms maintains an FAA approved manufacturing system for PMA parts, supported by an engineering department with FAA DER staff engineers. For more information, including a secure online marketplace and catalog, visit www.airforms.biz. Airforms operates from 7 AM to 7 PM CST business days and can be reached directly at 907-892-8244.

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