Sarasota Avionics and Maintenance

Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance – 35+ Years, 5 FAA Repair Stations Florida, 70+ Employees, Garmin Panel Mount Leader, Cirrus/Mooney Authorized Service Center

Core Services & Expertise

Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance operates serving General Aviation community for over 35 years with staff of 70+ employees bringing lifetimes of aviation knowledge and experience. Core positioning: “Aviation’s Panel Mount Installation Leader, Featuring Garmin” and “World’s leading avionics installation dealer for Garmin avionics”.

Service philosophy: Founded on principles of providing superior service and customer support at competitive price made possible by seeking out and retaining best avionics technicians and maintenance professionals in industry.

Customer commitment: “We know our customers have high standards about who upgrades and maintains their aircraft, and we work diligently to try and exceed those expectations.” Goal: build lasting relationships, providing customers safe, well-maintained aircraft with all latest and greatest avionics technology available.

Tagline: “Quality, Service and Price!” emphasizing three-pillar value proposition.

Core Services

Avionics Sales: Dealer for all major avionics brands selling and installing panel mount avionics, aircraft autopilots, flight instruments, pilot headsets, aircraft engine monitors, glass cockpits, portable aviation GPS handhelds, and pilot supplies along with huge inventory of reconditioned used avionics.

Primary brands: Garmin avionics, Aspen Avionics, L-3 Avionics, Avidyne, and Genesys/S-TEC autopilots as leading dealer and installation specialist.

Avionics Installation: Expert aircraft installation for all types of general aviation aircraft including Cessna, Beechcraft, Mooney, Piper, Cirrus, as well as light-sport experimental aircraft and helicopters.

Custom panels: Aircraft Panel Gallery showcasing installations with Garmin GTN Xi series, Garmin G500 TXi displays, G3X Touch Certified, Garmin GI 275 series, GFC-600 Series Autopilot customized for aircraft.

Featured installations: Cirrus SR22 G3 Garmin Retrofit, A36 Bonanza with dual 10″ Garmin G500 TXi displays, B36TC Bonanza, Cessna P210R fully loaded, Cessna 172R G3X Touch Certified, M20R Mooney panel.

Avionics Service: 5 FAA-certified repair stations throughout Florida providing comprehensive service capabilities.

Bench Repair: Full avionics radio repair bench, instrument overhaul, autopilot repair with in-house capabilities.

Aircraft Maintenance: Full-service aircraft maintenance at each location for both single and multi-engine piston aircraft with scheduled and unscheduled general aviation maintenance and repairs.

Specialized services: Wiring harnesses, custom panels, aircraft interiors, glass, and paint demonstrating comprehensive capabilities.

Authorized service centers: Cirrus and Mooney aircraft – one of only select few in state of Florida for Mooney, exclusive Cirrus Service Center for Tampa area.

Multiple Florida Locations

Venice Municipal Airport (VNC) – Headquarters:

• FAA Certified Repair Station S0QR632X
• Three hangars totaling 24,000 SF (square feet)
• In-house bench repairs and custom aircraft interiors
• Authorized Mooney service center – one of select few in Florida
• Address: 120 Airport Avenue West, Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ):

• FAA Certified Repair Station QV0R957X
• Presence since early-1980s, based on Dolphin Aviation ramp for past 20 years
• Two hangars for full service aircraft maintenance
• Bench repair and in-house autopilot repair
• Authorized Cirrus service center as of 2024

Palm Beach County Park Airport (LNA) – Lantana:

• FAA Certified Repair Station 1SER284B
• Serving East coast Florida for nearly 20 years
• Full service avionics installation and repair capabilities
• Recently moved into larger hangar for greater workload capacity

Peter O. Knight Airport (TPF) – Tampa:

• FAA Certified Repair Station QV0D957X
• Located on Davis Island
• Full-service aircraft maintenance in addition to avionics service, installation and repair
• Exclusive Cirrus Service Center for Tampa area

Charlotte County Airport (PGD) – Punta Gorda:

• FAA Certified Repair Station S0QD632X
• 10,000 SF facility
• Full avionics installation and service capability
• Aircraft maintenance with team bringing lifetime of experience and 30+ years at airport
• Northwest side of field

Specialized Programs

ADS-B Solutions: Many upgrade options for 2020 compliance addressing regulatory requirements.

Experimental Aircraft Solutions: For Light Sport and Experimental aircraft demonstrating niche market capability.

Wizards & Worksheets: Special deals to upgrade current avionics providing value packages.

Upgrade Promotions: Help configure your perfect panel with consultation services.

Garmin Flat Rate Repair: Predictable pricing for Garmin avionics repairs.

ABS Maintenance Clinic: Specialized training or service program.

Product Categories

Featured products: New arrivals, best sellers, featured avionics with regular product spotlight updates.

Blog content: “What’s New in Avionics” – recent blog posts on what’s happening in avionics industry demonstrating thought leadership.

Pilot supplies: Comprehensive inventory beyond just avionics including headsets, GPS handhelds, accessories.

Customer Service Features

Free 2-day shipping: On qualifying orders providing rapid delivery.

Holiday savings: Seasonal promotions demonstrating value focus.

Low price guarantee: Price matching commitment ensuring competitive rates.

Free catalog: Product information resource for customers.

Gift cards: Enabling purchases by others for pilots.

Order status tracking: Customer portal for purchase visibility.

RMA submission: Return merchandise authorization process for repairs.

Returns & exchanges: Flexible policies for customer satisfaction.

Sales tax exemptions: Government/commercial exemption processing.

Newsletter: Latest news and promotions subscription.

Operational Details

Phone: 1-888-289-0997 (toll-free)

Email: Support@SarasotaAvionics.com

Hours: Variable by location (not specified but operating 5 facilities)

Capabilities: Small troubleshooting jobs to custom panel retrofits – full-service avionics and maintenance shops cater to specific needs of each customer.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Aircraft owners selecting Sarasota Avionics benefit from comprehensive Florida aviation support:

• 35+ years experience: Over three decades GA expertise validates proven capability
• 5 FAA repair stations: Statewide Florida coverage eliminates travel requirements
• 70+ employees: Substantial workforce ensures capacity and expertise depth
• Garmin panel mount leader: World-leading status demonstrates installation excellence
• Cirrus/Mooney authorized: Factory certification validates specialized capabilities
• 24,000 SF Venice HQ: Substantial facility enables large aircraft and complex projects
• In-house bench repair: Component-level capability eliminates outsourcing delays
• Custom interiors available: Comprehensive refurbishment beyond avionics alone

These capabilities combine to create comprehensive Florida aviation services including avionics sales (Garmin, Aspen, L-3, Avidyne, Genesys/S-TEC) with panel mount installations, custom panels (Garmin GTN Xi, G500 TXi, G3X Touch, GI 275, GFC-600), avionics service with bench repair (radio, instrument overhaul, autopilot), full aircraft maintenance (single/multi-engine piston), aircraft interiors/glass/paint, wiring harnesses, ADS-B compliance solutions, experimental aircraft support, and pilot supplies with 35+ years experience, 5 FAA-certified repair stations throughout Florida (Venice VNC headquarters 24,000 SF, Sarasota-Bradenton SRQ, Lantana LNA, Tampa TPF, Punta Gorda PGD), 70+ employees, Cirrus/Mooney authorized service centers, low price guarantee, free 2-day shipping, and Venice headquarters emphasizing quality, service, and price as world’s leading Garmin avionics installation dealer.

Quick Facts:

• Company: Sarasota Avionics & Maintenance / Sarasota Avionics International
• Experience: 35+ years serving General Aviation
• Employees: 70+ staff
• Positioning: “Aviation’s Panel Mount Installation Leader,” “World’s leading avionics installation dealer for Garmin”
• Headquarters: 120 Airport Avenue West, Venice Municipal Airport (VNC), FL 34285
• Locations: 5 FAA-certified repair stations throughout Florida
  • Venice (VNC) – S0QR632X – 24,000 SF, 3 hangars
  • Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ) – QV0R957X – 2 hangars
  • Lantana (LNA) – 1SER284B
  • Tampa (TPF) – QV0D957X
  • Punta Gorda (PGD) – S0QD632X – 10,000 SF
• Services: Avionics sales/installation, custom panels, bench repair, aircraft maintenance, interiors, glass, paint, wiring harnesses
• Specializations: Garmin installations (GTN Xi, G500 TXi, G3X Touch, GI 275, GFC-600), Cirrus/Mooney authorized service
• Aircraft: Cessna, Beechcraft, Mooney, Piper, Cirrus, light-sport, experimental, helicopters, single/multi-engine piston
• Brands: Garmin, Aspen Avionics, L-3 Avionics, Avidyne, Genesys/S-TEC, plus all major avionics brands
• Features: Free 2-day shipping, low price guarantee, huge used avionics inventory, custom panel gallery
• Philosophy: Quality, Service, Price

Contact Details:

Headquarters: 120 Airport Avenue West, Venice Municipal Airport, Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 1-888-289-0997
Email: Support@SarasotaAvionics.com
Website: sarasotaavionics.com

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