Arlington International Aviation Products

Arlington International Aviation Products, LLC, known as AIAP, is a distributor of aerospace and aircraft hardware in Arlington, Texas. It is a brand within the FDH Hardware division of FDH Aero. AIAP supplies global OEMs, subcontractors and defense programs, and it says it has served the industry for more than 25 years.

AIAP offers blind bolts, blind nuts, collars, HI-SHEAR fasteners, industry standard fasteners, OEM fasteners, pins and miscellaneous fasteners. Its range covers standard components as well as specialized, hard to source items. Every part in its inventory is traceable and sourced from trusted manufacturers.

The company works with standards including ABS, AN, AO2, AS, BAC, B02, C-Std, HL, HLT, HST, JSF, MS, NAS, NG and PE. It supports the specifications of major airframe OEMs, including Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.

Product lines include Hi-Lite, Hi-Lok and Hi-Tigue pins and collars. Hi-Lite pins and collars are made for weight critical applications. Hi-Lok pins are high strength and torque controlled. Hi-Tigue pins suit high stress, high cycle aerospace applications, with superior fatigue resistance.

AIAP runs inventory programs built around each customer's consumption pattern. Its services use daily consumption analysis, dynamic inventory allocation and proactive vendor replenishment, so the right parts arrive when they are needed. The company also supplies blind rivets, bushings, hinges, fittings and lockwire.

Every fastener is traceable to the manufacturer, with certifications and test data on file for inspection. AIAP uses Keyence machines to check complex parts and measure dimensions against inspection guidelines. Its quality page describes its focus on meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

As part of FDH Aero, AIAP draws on a global supply chain network. FDH Aero is headquartered in Commerce, California, has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC, and has locations in 15 countries. The group has more than 60 years of experience, more than 1,500 employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. The company also offers an AIAP line card for download on its website.

Services

• Blind bolts and blind nuts
• Collars and HI-SHEAR fasteners
• Industry standard and OEM fasteners
• Pins and miscellaneous fasteners
• Inventory programs
• Daily consumption analysis
• Vendor replenishment
• Bearings and bushings
• Hinges, fittings and lockwire
• Traceable aerospace hardware