Trade of Parts in Aviation Inc.

Trade of Parts in Aviation Inc., known as TPA, is headquartered at 6303 Blue Lagoon Drive in Miami, Florida. The company specializes in the service and support of new and used airframe and engine components for the commercial, regional and business aviation markets, and says customers can visit during normal business hours.

Parts and programs

• Sales, exchange and loan programs
• Airframe, avionics, hydraulics, tools, landing gear, wheels and brakes, components and chemical solvents
• Repair management: monitoring stock levels and coordinating repairs for parts and equipment through repair shops
• Repair areas listed include engine repair and overhaul (CFM56 and CF6), power generation including APU, electro-mechanical, hydraulics and pneumatics
• A consignment sales program for suppliers

Inventory

TPA says its inventory grows through outright purchases, consignments, strategic acquisitions and aircraft teardowns. It has a searchable inventory database and custom notification lists that alert customers when new stock is added. The website shows manufacturer logos including Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Embraer and Gulfstream.

Quality and traceability

• Every transaction comes with full traceability to the originating airline or FAA-approved source, with 8130-3 or EASA Form 1 certification, back-to-birth trace and teardown reports when applicable
• Accredited under the ASA-100 Quality System Standard, which meets FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B
• ISO 9001:2015 certified with UKAS accreditation, covering aircraft and engine parts distribution, warehousing and sales
• Member of the Aviation Suppliers Association

Company facts

• Headquartered in Miami, Florida
• Part credentials are vetted and quote requests are handled through a defined process, according to the company