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Removed parts prove a goldmine for operators

The U.S.

By David A. Lombardo • Contributor

May 2, 2007

The U.S. Army called them scroungers; the aviation industry gives them a more professional name: acquisition specialists. Whatever you call them, the industry variation travels from airport to airport poking around, asking questions and finding treasures in the form of used parts.

The subject of used aircraft parts evokes strong feelings, both pro and con. One FAA flight standards inspector said, “General aviation is eating its own dead. The FAA isn’t concerned about it, but the truth is it’s prolonging the life of aircraft that would otherwise no longer be flying. But it’s the law of diminishing return: once you start parting out a given model aircraft it won’t be long before none will be left to sell parts to.”

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