Conrad Aero

Conrad Aero is a fixed base operation and an FAA-certified repair station in Three Rivers, Michigan. It is also a State of Michigan licensed flight school.

The company started in 1987 as the fixed base operation for Three Rivers Michigan Municipal Airport. It has provided aircraft maintenance, flight instruction and aircraft rental to local and visiting customers.

The repair station number is C9NR680J. The site says the company has three A and P and IA mechanics with more than 90 years of combined experience.

Maintenance covers annual and 100-hour inspections, phase inspections, pre-purchase inspections, and major and minor alterations. It also covers STC kits, major and minor repairs, engine installations and repairs, STOL kits, window repair and replacement, and exhaust system repairs.

The shop works on general aviation aircraft, from oil changes to major airframe repairs. It does major structural repair on PA-46 aircraft, including wing replacement. The company has a PA-46 specialist on staff.

The site says the repair station tests altimeters, transponders and encoders. It also lists FAR 91.411 and 91.413 certifications.

The company can recover most general aviation aircraft in the continental United States within three days. It uses a specialized trailer for this work. The site lists lubricants, parts, and a full line of pilot supplies in stock. It offers aircraft fuel at competitive prices. It also offers pick up and drop off. Flight instruction includes BFRs. The site says the owner is a certified flight instructor. The site says the company will schedule visits to meet customer needs. The airport is non-controlled and sits about halfway between Detroit and Chicago. The business is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. After-hours visits are by appointment. The phone number is 269-279-6000. The address is 1200 Flight Line Drive, Unit 516, Three Rivers, MI 49093. The site describes it as a big gray hangar with a sign.