Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc.

Kawak Aviation Technologies Inc. is a mission equipment engineering and manufacturing company. It is headquartered in Bend, Oregon. The company focuses mainly on aerial firefighting. It designs, certifies, and makes systems that help aircraft do their missions.

The company makes fire buckets and fire tank systems for helicopters. Its Cascade Fire Bucket is described as reliable for fast fills and consistent drops. Other products include firefighting accessories, aerial agriculture equipment, and aircraft throttle quadrants. It also makes electric motors and accessory drive mission power systems.

Kawak's services include engineering, quality systems, and manufacturing. It also does hydraulic system design and aero structure and nacelle design. The company offers FAA certification work and DO-160 testing. Its products are used by operators, agencies, and aircraft modifiers.

The company has a history of FAA approvals. The site says it received FAA approval for a Powerstop throttle quadrant in 2020. In 2018 it earned an FAA Part 145 air repair station certification. It also received supplemental type certificates for a CH-47 Chinook internal firefighting tank system.

The site says the company is led by brothers Steven Sawyer and Andrew Sawyer. It lists a dealer network, client testimonials, affiliate organizations, and a warranty and returns page.

The main phone line is 541.385.5051. International callers can use 1.800.388.0322, and AOG support is 541.508.4888. The company's mission is to protect lives and resources as a trusted partner in aerial firefighting.