Rapco, Inc.

Rapco, Inc. makes FAA-PMA approved replacement parts for general aviation aircraft in Hartland, Wisconsin. The name stands for Replacement Aircraft Parts Company, and the company says it has manufactured these parts since 1982, with the aim of meeting or exceeding OEM performance at competitive prices.

Parts supplied

• Brake and wheel components: discs, linings, rivets, mounting pins, shim insulators, pressure plates and assemblies, wear pads, grease seals and drive keys, including PC-12 parts
• Corporate and commuter brakes, listed with its RFS brake line
• De-ice components: brushes, lead harnesses and clamps
• Pneumatic components: dry air pumps, filters, fittings, manifolds, check valves, regulators and shear couplers
• Fuel pumps and gaskets, including exhaust, dry air pump and turbocharger gaskets
• Tools such as dry air pump calipers and wrenches, rivet sets and tow pins

Support and distribution

Rapco sells through a worldwide network of distributors and publishes a parts catalog, a master cross reference and technical information, service letters and core return details on its website. Questions about pricing are directed to distributors. The company sponsors the Titan Aerobatic Team, Dream Flights and Gene Soucy Airshows.

Company facts

• FAA-PMA manufacturer since 1982, according to its website
• CAGE code 6TB33, stated on its website
• Certificates posted on its website include an FAA air agency certificate, a UK CAA certificate, an EASA certificate for overhauled dry air pumps, and certificates for its Fleet Support Services unit
• Member of industry groups including ADMA, ARSA, NATA, PAMA and NBAA, according to its website links