WASILLA, ALASKA, 23-May-19– Airforms, Inc. announced today they have been awarded FAA STC Number SA02518 approving installation of Airforms Part Numbers AF32362-1 and AF32362-2 Main Gear Gravel Deflectors on all serial numbers of the GA8 & GA8-TC320 Airvan. The left hand and right hand gravel deflectors are designed to prevent foreign object damage on the rear of the airframe.
“Aircraft that operate out of unimproved airfields have always run an increased risk of damage to the rear sections of the airframe due to gravel and stones being kicked up from the tires of the main landing gear, and impacting the lower fuselage and the empennage of the aircraft”, said Steve Hunter, Sales and Marketing Executive for Airforms. “Our Gravel Deflectors are engineered to provide a long service life while protecting the airframe from this threat.”
Each gravel deflector has a high strength steel frame for durability, and is powder coated to prevent corrosion. The “mudflap” is made from 2-ply, nylon reinforced rubber, and all attachment hardware is included. The installation utilizes existing attachment points, so no drilling is required.
Airforms includes one STC free of charge with the purchase of one pair of gravel deflectors (1 each P/N AF32362-1 & AF32362-2).
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.
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 907-357-8244.
Download our official press release (PDF) here:AIRFORMS INC PRESS RELEASE 24-May-19 – GA8 Gravel Deflectors
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