Av8,aleading provider of landinggearoverhauls andcomponents, hasreceived FAA-PMA approvalforitsmainwheel drive bar supportingGulfstream Vand G550aircraft. This newly certified solution provides operators,MROs, and wheel and brake facilities with a cost-effective,readily available alternative to OEM supplyconstraints. Aspart of the Victor Sierra familyofaftermarket aviationbrands,Av8worksalongside APSto offerkeywheelandbrakecomponents, including BlackSteel® brakes, that helpbusiness aircraft operators maintain reliable operations.
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ThenewFAA-PMA drivebar not onlyexpands Av8's portfolio of aviationsolutions but alsoaddresses along-standing challenge in the aviation marketplace: limited OEM availability that has left operators and maintenance providers with fewoptions. Byoffering afully certified, one-to-one replacement,Av8 helps restore access, reducecosts, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
TheAv8drivebar (P/NNP-AHM10136-1)isadirect replacementfor Meggitt P/N AHM10136, utilizedinthefollowing main wheel assemblies:
— Meggitt P/NAHA2114
— GulfstreamP/N1159SCL503-7
— GulfstreamP/N1159SCL503-9
“Our mission hasalways been to takesupply-chain uncertainty out of theequation forourcustomers,” said Yael Arnoni, President of Av8. “This approval demonstrates Av8's commitment to ensuring maintenance and overhaul providers have reliable access to the parts they need without compromise on quality or certification.”
ByexpandingitsPMA portfolio with this critical component, Av8 continues to lead the charge in addressing availability gaps across the industry. The newly approved drive bar empowers wheel and brake shops to maintain turnaround times, reduce dependence on single-source suppliers, and deliver uninterrupted support to operators worldwide.
AspartoftheVictor Sierrafamilyofbrands,Av8's mainwheeldrivebar (P/NNP-AHM10136-1)isavailabletopurchase direct from Av8 at Av8Group.com,or online through McFarlane Aviation's website: McFarlaneAviation.com.
About Av8Av8isanFAAand EASA certified repairstationspecializing in landing gearoverhauls andPMA parts for commercial, business, and general aviation. With a reputation for engineering excellence and customer support, Av8 helps MROs, operators, and repair stations reduce maintenance costs and streamline operations. As part of Victor Sierra, Av8 builds on a foundation of expertise to support aircraft operators worldwide. For more information, please visit Av8Grp.com.
VictorSierraVictorSierra is the parentcompanyofAPS, Av8, McFarlane Aviation, and Tempest Aero Group, a family of brands recognized for designing, manufacturing, servicing, and distributing proprietary aftermarket components for a wide range of aviation markets. For more information, please visitVictor-Sierra.com.
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