ARQ Aviation MX, LLC

ARQ Aviation MX, LLC is an aircraft maintenance and avionics company in Wilmington, North Carolina. The company was started to fill a service gap for private aviators in the region. Most maintenance providers are geared toward jets, so ARQ focuses on smaller piston engine aircraft. The aircraft it services include Cirrus, Cessna, Beechcraft and Piper. The website says small planes are the company's focus and that owners need a reliable maintenance crew, which can be hard to find.

The company offers annual and 100 hour inspections. These check the airframe, engine, avionics and control systems, and each one ends with a written report and work on any problems found. Its pre buy inspections review logbooks, maintenance history and the physical condition of an aircraft before purchase, so buyers know what they are getting.

Repair work includes major repairs and alterations, structural repairs and performance modifications. Paint repair covers touch ups, corrosion and wear. Wheel and brake service covers inspection, repair and replacement of wheel assemblies, brake discs and linings. Engine removal and replacement covers the whole job, from removing the old engine to installing and testing the new one.

The company also services oxygen, nitrogen, hydraulic and TKS de icing systems. Its technicians inspect, replenish and repair these systems so they work well in all conditions.

The avionics team handles full panel installations, avionics repairs and troubleshooting. Owners can schedule a consultation through the website before any work begins.

The company describes its team as experienced aviation mechanics who care for each aircraft as if it were their own. It says every interaction is personalised, respectful and focused on the customer. Because it is dedicated to private aviators, the company says owners get the service and experience they expect.

ARQ aims to remove stress and frustration from the process, from start to finish. Its work is backed by a team that the company describes as experienced and personal in its approach to every job.

Services

• Annual inspections
• 100 hour inspections
• Pre buy inspections
• Major repairs and alterations
• Wheel and brake service
• Paint repair
• Engine removal and replacement
• Oxygen, nitrogen, hydraulic and TKS system service
• Avionics installation
• Avionics troubleshooting and repair