AERO-ENGINES, INC. was founded in 1955 to serve the needs of operators using P&W R985 and R1340 Engines with dependable, quality engines. The Company was founded by eight experienced mechanics and continues 53 years later to have the most experienced and dependable crew in the business. Until their retirement in January, 1992, Elvin McCann (Mac) and Nick C. Mangel were the only remaining founders actively involved with the Company.
The current partnership ranges from a minimum of 29 years to 39 years of experience with the Company.
Centrally located in Los Angeles, California for the past 53 years, our shop continues to be the leader in the overhaul of P&W R985 and R1340 Engines.
We have the most complete facilities in the country with an ENGINE SHOP equipped to do our own inspection including Magnaflux, Zyglo, Ultrasonic and Dimensional. Using high quality P&W and PMA parts, we maintain clearences within factory new minimum and maximum.
Our CYLINDER SHOP's strict standards include fully "metalized" cylinders, 100% guide replacement, new or serviceable pistons and a choice of "steel", "chrome" and "ceramic chrome" barrels.
Our ACCESSORY SHOP overhauls our magnetos, carburetors, starters and generators using the finest of parts and equipment.
Our MACHINE SHOP is the best equipped of its kind, with Cam Grinders, Lathes, Piston Grinders, Balancing Machines, Cylinder Grinder and much, much more.
The PARTS DEPARTMENT has an extensive supply of parts, enough engines to support our extensive exchange program, with inside storage racks for hundreds of engines.
We serve you with pleasure, confident we can supply you with Quality Engines to suit your individual needs.