February 24, 2023
The FAA recently published and Airworthiness Directive on the Cessna 177 Cardinal - AD 2023-02-17. This AD becomes effective March 20, 2023, and covers all the Fixed gear and Retract gear Cardinal fleet. Fillmore Aviation has been performing maintenance on the Cessna Cardinal fleet specifically on the Rear Carry Thru Spar since the Service Letter SEL-57-07 first came out June 2019 and subsequent letter SEL-57-09R1. Since that time we have performed maintenance on 15 cardinal carry thru spars and all have passed the Eddy Current inspection. We have worked closely with NDI Consultants who now have done over 75 Cessna Cardinal spar inspections across the USA.
Proper beam preparation is critical as called out in the Service Letter and is very important to a successful Eddy Current test. SEL-57-09R1 allows for material removal and gives limits on how much can be removed from the spar. If you previously processed the work under SEL-57-07 limits were not given and you may have grounded the aircraft. It may be worth rechecking under SEL-57-09R1. If you have performed the Service letters previously and passed you will get credit on the new AD. Only a report is required to be sent to the FAA.
Since the ceiling panel will be off and you have access don’t forget to replace all of the cabin vent CAT tube with SCAT tube. Also inspect the upper skin interior where the pilot overhead vents connect. The old CAT tube has caused corrosion and has required skin repairs on some aircraft.
Fillmore Aviation has used Spars in stock that have SEL-57-09R1 inspections complete and have passed the Eddy Current test. If you need assistance with your Spar inspection or replacement, contact us for assistance
August 8, 2029
Fillmore Aviation was contracted to perform a remote part out of a Boeing 737-800. The contract was finalized with our airline customer on a Friday and we were onsite by Monday morning! We removed over 2,000 parts for inventory and recycled the airframe for scrap metal. Total project was completed on time, in just 3 weeks and the airport authority was very pleased with our final cleanup!
Fillmore Aviation provides exceptional service to all its customers and will meet your needs as well. Contact us to utilize our expertise for your next aircraft part out and recycling project.
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Fillmore Aviation has been partnering with local Twin Cities company Advantage Aviation Services. For the past 3 years we have provided Inspection services including annual inspections, major repairs and alteration services. We have seen up close that Advantage Aviation Services provides high quality workmanship at an affordable price.
Advantage Aviation Services started in 2014 because they saw a need for quality aircraft maintenance in the Twin Cities and surrounding area. They are so much more than just a place to get your annual inspection completed. They make you feel like family from the minute you bring your airplane in. Contact them today for your General Aviation maintenance!
Time for Spring Cleaning! If you have warehouse space being taken up by obsolete aircraft parts or HAZMAT we can help!
We recycle all aircraft parts, fire bottles, batteries, depleted uranium and more. Contact us today to free up space and declutter,
We had a great time supporting the Delta Care Fund golf outing at Southern Hills Golf Course, Farmington, MN. Fun event and even got to catch up with old friends! To date Fillmore Aviation has donated over $35,000 to MSP Delta Care Fund and is proud to help families in need.
The Delta Care Fund was established to help employees in crisis. It derives its money from employee contributions and a committee of employees makes decisions about giving grants to their colleagues in need.
I had an excellent experience working with Tim at Filmore Aviation for repairs to my Cessna Cardinal carburetor air box, which had been repaired poorly by others previously and was in terrible condition. Tim was veery familiar with the quirks of Cardinals and knew exactly the fix I needed to correct the problem. His service was prompt, his price was reasonable and his workmanship was top notch. I now have a part that might be even better than new and I’m very glad I found this repair service.
David Robison
Fillmore Aviation is your go to for mobile maintenance and inspection programs for general aviation. We are staffed with A&P technicians with Inspection Authorization. Our technicians have performed complex structural repairs and can do the same for you. With over 100 annual inspections completed and dozens of major alterations/repairs, we can be counted on to get your project completed on time and on budget. Contact us today for a detailed quote on your maintenance and inspection needs.
Fillmore Aviation purchased nine Pratt & Whitney jet engines from a Canadian Airline for recycling purposes. They entrusted the jet engines to us because they know all parts will be mutilated and recycled for scrap metal purposes. A certificate of destruction is always provided with every recycling project. We have recycled over 200 jet engines and can handle any size project. Contact us at
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Country Airlines has been in the process of upgrading the aircraft interiors and required our services and expertise to help recycle the old products. Fillmore Aviation provided the labor and recycling expertise to assure the project was completed in the most cost effective way.
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Eagle Sky Patrol contracted Fillmore Aviation to install a parts inventory system. While working on the inventory system Fillmore Aviation learned more about the operation and we were able to help improve the maintenance and inspection processes of the fleet. The Eagle Sky Patrol has a fleet of Cessna 172 and 177 aircraft, providing surveillance for oil and gas pipeline throughout the United States. Dispatch reliability is very important to the operation, and Fillmore Aviation has helped with many improvements.
We enjoy helping our customers succeed and can do the same for your business. Contact us today to learn more.
Forbes contacted us about the Boeing 737 Max storage program and we gave some insight on what it might look like over the coming months. Thanks to Editor, Mr. Bogaisky for contacting us about the story, always gald to help! https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeremybogaisky/2019/08/12/boeing-737-max-desert-storage/#6971f2551e61
Detla Air Lines at its Minneapolis facility contacted Fillmore Aviation to assist with an aircraft recycling project. Fillmore Aviation is an approved Delta contractor and was a perfect fit for this recycling project. The work was completed on-time and on budget.
You can trust us to be your partner of choice. Contact us today for your next aircraft project!
Julie Johnsson of Bloomberg contacted Fillmore Aviation for its expertise in commercial aircraft storage. Here is a link to the complete story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-05-24/boeing-s-max-bills-start-with-2-000-a-month-desert-parking-tab
Fillmore Aviation provides aircraft seat recycling services for Sun Country Airlines. The airline needed to recycle over 100 obsolete aircraft seats and contaced us for the project. Fillmore Aviation provided the labor and recycling expertise to assure the project was completed in the most cost effective way.
Fillmore Aviation has partnered with Innoviator Flight Sciences and aeronautical engineering company to provide support for their ongoing projects.
Fillmore Aviation purchased a Pratt and Whitney F100 jet engine for recycling purposes from Advanced Projects Research, Inc. The engine was previously used for testing and engineering redesign.
When CAE – the worldwide leader in aviation training – needed materials for its simulator division, it knew right where to go: Fillmore Aviation. CAE contracted Fillmore to provide a cockpit for a flight simulator, starting with an Airbus A320 cockpit that was delivered per specification to the CAE facility in Montreal Canada. This cockpit will be converted into a flight simulator for pilot training.
Fillmore Aviation was recently named an approved Boeing Supplier, joining an elite class of aviation companies that partner with the global giant. The alliance was formed thanks to Fillmore president Tim Zemanovic’s long relationship with the Boeing Company, one that has been forged over many years of collaborating on projects.
The renewed agreement with Zemanovic and Fillmore will allow the company to continue its growth while supporting one of the finest companies in the aviation world.