Aviation Representatives

Aviation Representatives, also called Av-Reps MRO, repairs and overhauls aircraft components. It is a Canadian owned and operated company based in Mississauga, Ontario. It has focused on component repair and overhaul since 2001.

The company supports Airbus, Boeing and ATR aircraft, including the DHC8 and CRJ. It works on commercial, regional, business and military aircraft. Its in-house work covers hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical components. It also runs a broad landing gear program for the DHC8 and CRJ series. Fuel and galley components are also on its list.

Pneumatic work covers both low flow and high flow parts. Examples are air mix, flow control, shutoff, anti-ice, starter, APU load control, outflow and safety, temperature control, bleed, over pressure, trim air, cooling and pressure regulating valves. Hydraulic work covers actuation and Skydrol components. These include pumps, actuators, PCUs, manifolds, dampers and servo controls.

Electrical work includes generators, fans, generator control units, IDG units, transformers, rectifiers, servo elevators, linear actuators and starters. Customers get total in-house capability, fixed overhaul rates, DER repairs, a stock of serviceable piece parts and a varied exchange pool. The company also sells and exchanges components through a network of similar suppliers to meet urgent needs.

Av-Reps is a Transport Canada approved maintenance organization. It also holds EASA approval, and its FAA acceptance comes through the bilateral agreement between the US and Canada. The company lists ratings for components and instruments, an approval to distribute aeronautical products, and approvals from Bombardier and de Havilland. It also lists a JCAB supplement approval. EASA recognizes the Transport Canada Form One for components. The Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council recognizes the training and technical skills of its employees.

The company says customers know it for fast turnaround times and competitive prices. It uses extensive tooling and equipment. It points to attention to detail and quality as key strengths. Customers in Canada send components to its Ontario shop. Customers in the US can ship through a forwarding address in New York.

Services

• Component repair and overhaul
• Hydraulic components
• Pneumatic components
• Electrical components
• Mechanical components
• Landing gear overhaul
• Fuel components
• Galley components
• Component sales and exchange