| Many pilots want to upgrade their equipment on their | | | | aircraft parts is to look on eBay. Sometimes that can |
| plane or helicopter. The used part is still serviceable | | | | be a little overwhelming, so one web site; has |
| and often another pilot will buy the part for use on their | | | | organized all eBay listings into categories to make it |
| own plane. Just like auto salvage, used aircraft parts | | | | easy for you to find what you want. You can find |
| have become a big business, saving people hundreds | | | | entire rebuilt engines, avionics, flight controls, Nav-comm |
| of dollars when they need to buy aircraft parts for | | | | systems, intercom systems, transponders, indicators, |
| sale. | | | | and more. New parts as well as used, or barely used, |
| There is one problem with comparing auto salvage to | | | | parts can be found on the web. You can find pilots’ |
| aircraft salvage; you can’t just drive down the | | | | gear, such as headsets and helmets, too. Using eBay |
| street and have plenty of choices of junk yards to | | | | can save you bundles of money, since it operates on |
| look for your part. This is where online dealers of used, | | | | an auction system. |
| restored, and refurbished parts are handy, and with a | | | | Every hour that your plane is grounded because of |
| few clicks of the mouse, you can browse through an | | | | needing repairs, maintenance, or overhaul can be |
| inventory that is organized, and has pictures and prices. | | | | frustrating and costly to pilots. The faster the parts can |
| These web sites also have phone numbers so you | | | | be acquired and shipped, the sooner the plane is back |
| may directly contact the company and speak | | | | in the air. Finding the right parts is made simple by |
| personally to a knowledgeable salesperson. | | | | locating and buying aircraft parts online. |
| Another great way to save money when you buy | | | | |