Guides + buyer reference
Source smarter. Pay less.
Operator-written guides on trace paperwork, scheduled-event sourcing, compliance upgrades, and what actually moves the needle on parts spend.
Trace & Traceability
How to read an FAA 8130-3 tag — a buyer's checklist
Every aviation part you buy should have an 8130-3 tag if it claims airworthy. Here's the 90-second checklist.
5 minRead
Engine
PT6A hot section inspection — what owners should know before sourcing parts
What gets pulled, what gets replaced, and where King Air, Caravan, and PC-12 operators source the parts.
8 minRead
Avionics
King Air 350 ADS-B Out compliance — STC options, cost, and what to install today
Three active STC paths, $25K–60K installed, and what comes off the shelf in 2026.
6 minRead
Buyer Guides
Used-serviceable vs. overhauled — what to ask before you buy
Same part. Different price by 3x. Here's what the difference really is.
4 minRead
