Air Plains Services, Corp.

11/05/2025

In a world of change, one thing has not and will not change - our complete lineup of engine upgrades for Cessna 100-series aircraft. When you need more speed, we have you covered. We've been supplying general aviation with high horsepower engine upgrades for nearly 50 years and have one of the widest ranges of upgrade STCs in the market. Best of all, we ship complete upgrade kits almost anywhere in the world. Visit www.airplains.com for more info or just give us a call.

11/03/2025

Call us old-fashioned, but we still believe reputation matters. Companies that don’t focus on the customer don’t last long in the aviation community, so we work hard every day to continue to build our reputation as a customer-centered business. We offer the industry’s widest range of engine upgrades for Cessna singles, PMA and STC parts, avionics suites and components from the top suppliers and maintenance services at competitive prices, backed by a staff of experts ready to help before and after a sale.

We've been serving the general aviation community for nearly 50 years and we've been expanding our product line ever since. The key to our success, though, is our focus on you. This was the mantra of company founders Mike and Carolyn Kelley and it continues as the mantra of the next generation at the company.

Visit https://www.airplains.com/ or shop online at https://shopairplains.com/, or give us a call with your requirements. We’re here to help.

10/31/2025

Air Plains now has MORE parts available on our online store! If you find that what you need is not in stock or you need it quicker than ground delivery give us a call!
www.shopairplains.com

10/27/2025

When you shop with Air Plains for an engine upgrade, we'll work with you to upgrade your prop as well. We have two and three-blade props from the top suppliers. Call us for more information on our propeller options.

https://shopairplains.com/collections/propeller-stcs
https://www.airplains.com/propellers

10/22/2025

A Cessna 180 with an Air Plains 300hp engine upgrade could be one of the most versatile tail-draggers out there. And the most fun. From paved runways to grass strips, the Air Plains 180XP gives you all the power you need, whether you opt for the IO-520 or IO-550 engine.
Not only will you see enhanced performance from added horsepower, fuel injection provides the needed even fuel distribution on each cylinder to make your flying worry free. You will achieve more predictable CHTs and EGTs and enjoy a smoother ride with reduced vibration. This minimizes premature component failure. Did we mention 0% carburetor ice issues?
Call us or visit https://www.airplains.com/cessna180-300hp for more information.

10/20/2025

Need a performance overhaul? We provide the most simple recipe for an additional 30 horsepower in your Cessna 182 S and T models. It is only a 3 page installation manual, with zero airframe modifications and no reduction in useful load. You will experience a new way to fly your aircraft. Visit www.airplains.com or give us a call for more information.

10/17/2025

10/15/2025

Protect your new Air Plains engine upgrade with our exclusive EIS Kit specifically designed to provide our customers with digital replacement for the old engine cluster. We provide a quick kit with all the hardware (Including harnesses, brackets, hose kit and fittings) necessary to make your installation easy and on budget.
http://shopairplains.com/products/gi-275-eis

10/13/2025

We ship almost anywhere in the world. Detailed installation instructions for your mechanic and expert support from us when you need it. Every nut and bolt you need for a smooth process.

www.airplains.com

10/10/2025

Because of its location, airboxes are subject to engine vibration which can lead to cracking and significant wear to moving components. Depending on the damage, the OEM airboxes can be repaired but eventually will need to be replaced. Your choice has been a rebuilt unit or an expensive OEM replacement. Air Plains offers an alternative - better and less expensive than OEM.
Air Plains has incorporated several improvements into the new PMA airboxes based on its extensive experience repairing OEM airboxes. Improvements include:
- A carburetor heat control arm made from a thickened, machined billet that reduces wear;
- Oil-impregnated bronze bushings replacing needle bearings, also reducing wear and eliminating the possibility of detached needles being ingested into the engine;
- Precision-ground, corrosion-resistant shaft to prevent accelerated wear due to corrosion;
- Adhesive bonded joints at select connections to distribute stress and reduce fatigue cracking.
Shop online at www.shopairplains.com or contact us for more information.

10/08/2025

The airbox filter seal is essential to achieve a greater pressure differential in the engine compartment that strengthens the flow of cooler air over the engine. As we’ve done with other components such as the airbox, we’ve made it better, easy to install and less expensive than other options.

Air Plains opted for a special, lightweight polycarbonate plastic due to its higher temperature resistance, weight and strength. The fiberglass-reinforced silicone material is a single piece seal that provides the best differential pressure between the upper and lower cowl and is designed for easy installation.

Air Plains offers a wide range of PMA parts for the induction system including airboxes, collars, gaskets, adjustable brackets and baffles assemblies, all available at the company’s online store.

10/06/2025

Air Plains is working to become your one-stop shop for all your GA needs. We've added a number of avionics suppliers to our stable and we're happy to now offer Garmin avionics as an authorized supplier. We also produce our own custom panels - precision-fabricated, powder-coated and laser etched. Call us to see how we can fill your avionics requirements.
https://www.airplains.com/avionics