Aviation Supply Reset: 20 GSA Consumables Every Maintenance Shop Needs
Now that the holidays are over, flight operations have resumed to their regular, fevered pitch. Sortie after sortie, line after line, the mission goes on. And the mission drives maintenance, and maintenance drives supply.
Aircraft flight operations consume a lot of consumable supplies and materials, from core items like grease, oil, hydraulic fluids, and safety wire to other, more backshop-oriented supplies.
Let’s take a look at 20 of the most widely used and in-demand consumables for your shop!
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Top 20 Must-Have Aviation Maintenance Consumables
Zip-Chem CALLA 301A Aircraft Degreaser
A great place to start is with aircraft cleaners and degreasers.
Zip-Chem CALLA 301A is a fast-acting aerosol degreaser used for daily spot cleaning, light grease removal, and general maintenance cleaning. CALLA 301A is a great cleaner to keep in tool cribs for cleaning whites, degreasing surfaces, and so on.
View Zip-Chem CALLA 301A on GSA Advantage.
ZEP MIL-PRF-85570 Type II Exterior Aircraft Wash
Aircraft wash cycles are the #1 preventative measure for exterior corrosion. Type II wash compound by ZEP is one of the most widely used substances for scheduled wash cycles, and it does a great job of removing de-icing residue (a common catalyst for corrosion) and controlling general grime. Again, this compound is not for spot cleaning; this is a wash-cycle product.
Vantage MIL-PRF-680 Type III Degreasing Solvent
Vantage Type III is a controlled-evaporation solvent widely used at parts-cleaning benches and during component tear-downs where aggressive cleaning action is required. These are widely used in MROs that specialize in hydraulics, brake systems, and certain engine components.
Univar 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (TT-I-735A)
Isopropyl alcohol (TT-I-735A) is widely used as a cleaner for avionics, electrical connectors, sensors, and any other contamination-sensitive surfaces. With 99% purity, it dries quickly, removing water, grease, and other residues.
Zip-Chem Cor-Ban 35 Corrosion Preventive Compound
Cold-applied corrosion inhibitor commonly used in wheel wells, bays, and exposed hardware areas.
Cor-Ban 35 is a cold-applied corrosion inhibitor commonly used on wheel wells, bays, and other fasteners or exposed hardware to prevent corrosion. Prevention is truly the best form of maintenance, and Cor-Ban 35 is an effective way to prevent corrosion before it starts.
MIL-PRF-16173 Grade 2 Rust Preventive (Zip-Chem or Daubert)
Wax-based corrosion preventive designed for long-term storage and preservation of metal components.
Grade 2 rust preventatives by Zip-Chem and Daubert are MIL-PRF-16173-approved wax-based corrosion-preventing compounds designed for long-term storage, shipping, or preservation of metal components. Metals in long-term storage tend to develop surface rust, and wax-based corrosion preventives have long been the cure.
Daubert Tectyl 502C Corrosion Preventive
MIL-PRF-16173E Grade 2 compound is widely used for storage, shipping, and depot-level preservation.
TECTYL 502C, Class I, is a solvent cutback and corrosion-preventive compound. The semi-firm film is amber and transparent. TECTYL 502C, Class I is compliant with Military Specifications MIL-PRF16173E, Grade 2, for Class I, and MIL-P-116J, Type 2. It is intended to preserve ferrous and non-ferrous parts during indoor or covered storage and shipment. The cured film of TECTYL 502C, Class I, is suitable for a wide range of lubricants and greases.
ACF-50 Anti-Corrosion Compound
Penetrating corrosion inhibitor trusted across GA, military, and fleet maintenance programs.
This corrosion inhibitor is used all across aviation, from general aviation to military to commercial fleet maintenance programs. It is used for a wide range of in-service corrosion-control applications, and we have it in stock.
AeroShell 33 Universal Airframe Grease
AeroShell 33 is a widely used synthetic grease for airframe lubrication. We carry AeroShell 33 in two types and quantities: standard 14-oz tubes or a 37.5-pound tub, depending on your needs.
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AeroShell 22 Multi-Purpose Synthetic Grease
Where extreme operating conditions are present, such as high bearing loads, high speeds, a wide operating temperature range, and especially where long grease retention and strong resistance to water washout are required, AeroShell Grease 22 is recommended for use.
Aircraft wheel bearings, engine accessories, control systems, actuators, screw-jacks, servo mechanisms, electric motors, helicopter rotor bearings, instrumentation, airframe lubrication, hinge pins, static joints, and landing gears are just a few of the numerous applications.
AeroShell Grease 22 should not come into contact with incompatible seal materials, as it contains a synthetic hydrocarbon oil.
AeroShell 5 Wheel Bearing Grease
AeroShell Grease 5 is ideal for lubricating aircraft and engine accessories that operate at high speeds and moderate temperatures, such as magnetos, generators, and starters. It is highly effective as a wheel bearing grease, especially at high landing speeds. Sufficient time should be allowed for the grease to channel during the lubrication of rolling bearings, which must begin at temperatures as low as –18°C.
AeroShell Grease 5 is widely used as a standard grease on piston-engine propeller systems, too.
AeroShell 41 Hydraulic Fluid
Red mineral-based hydraulic fluid used in legacy aircraft and flight control systems.
AeroShell Fluid 41 is designed for use as a hydraulic fluid in all contemporary aircraft applications requiring mineral-based hydraulic fluids, most commonly in landing gear hydraulic systems. AeroShell Fluid 41 can be used in aviation systems running unpressurized between 54°C and 90°C (-65°F to 194°F) and pressurized between -54°C and 135°C (65°F to 275°F). It is especially advisable to use a "superclean" fluid to improve component durability.
AeroShell Fluid 41 must not be used in systems containing natural rubber; instead, it should be used in systems containing synthetic rubber components.
AeroShell Fluids 31, 61, and LGF are compatible with AeroShell Fluid 41. Hydraulic components that use AeroShell Fluid 41 should not be cleaned with chlorinated solvents.
ROYCO 756 (MIL-PRF-5606) Hydraulic Fluid
Petroleum-based hydraulic fluid is specified across many military and legacy platforms.
Royco 756 is a red-dyed mineral oil-based hydraulic fluid, designed to meet the demanding requirements of industrial and aeronautical applications.
Royco 756 contains additives that provide outstanding anti-wear, oxidation/corrosion inhibition, shear stability, and low-temperature fluidity. This high-viscosity-index fluid also contains foam inhibitors and metal deactivators to improve performance in numerous general-purpose hydraulic applications.
ROYCO 560 HTS Turbine Engine Oil
MIL-PRF-23699 synthetic turbine oil for modern turbine aircraft engines.
Royco 560 is a 5-centistoke synthetic lubricating oil for gas turbine engines. Royco 560 was developed to meet the growing requirements of the latest, most sophisticated gas turbine engines.
Royco 560 is credited with notable reductions in maintenance costs and downtime through the introduction of engines with higher bypass ratios, higher thrust, and higher operating temperatures and pressures.
By combining greater thermal-oxidative stability with lower carbon-residue generation, Royco 560 outperforms conventional Type II MIL-PRF-23699 Class STD fluids. Better engine performance and longer intervals between routine maintenance are the result. Older engines designed for MIL-PRF-23699 Class STD fluids may use Royco 560.
RTV 3145 Silicone Adhesive and Sealant
Clear or gray RTV is used for avionics potting, electrical sealing, and general aircraft sealing.
DOWSIL 3145 RTV one-part moisture cure adhesives can be cured at ambient temperature and 30 to 80 percent relative humidity, reducing the requirement for curing furnaces and associated expenditures (energy and capital). Typically, more than 90% of complete physical properties are achieved within 24 to 72 hours, though this varies by substance. Adhesive and component handling can be completed in 10 to 120 minutes, depending on the adhesive type and amount applied, resulting in faster manufacturing throughput.
We carry it in both clear and gray to suit your needs!
RTV 106 High-Temperature Silicone Sealant
Red high-temp RTV is commonly used in engine compartments, baffling, and exhaust-adjacent areas.
RTV106 is red. It's one part, and it's a moisture-cured silicone sealant. RTV106 is rated for continuous service from -60°C to 260°C, which translates to -76°F up to 500°F. It is approved for intermittent exposure to 590°F (315 °C).
These ratings make a great choice for engine baffling, exhaust adjacent sealing, and other areas where heat cycling destroys standard-duty RTVs.
At room temperature and roughly 50% relative humidity, RTV106 reaches a tack-free state in 15 to 30 minutes and has a full functional cure in about a day. Before cure, cleanup is very straightforward with NAF or MEK. After cure, this flexible silicone film maintains a Shore A hardness of 30 and a tensile strength of 375 lb/in².
Make sure to pick up RTV 106 here:
DAPCO 2200 Firewall Sealant
Approved firewall sealant for engine bays and fire-barrier sealing applications.
DAPCO-2200 is a fast-curing, primerless solvent for fire wall and fire barrier applications.
It works on virtually all aircraft types and bonds directly to aluminum, titanium, steel, and composite substrates with no primer. It carries BMS 5-63, BAMS 552-004, and AMS 3374, making it one of the best choices for compliance in all firewall sealant work.
The surface temperature range runs from -60 to 5°F to 400°F, with fire resistance performance ratings up to 2,000°F for short periods, so it maintains integrity even in the worst-case engine compartment scenarios that you can think of. This product reaches a Shore A hardness of 30 in about 4 hours at 75°F and fully cures in 48 hours.
Follow the links below for DAPCO 2200 Firewall Sealant!
SEALANT, DAPCO 2200, BMS-63, REV N, CLASS B-1/2, PRIMERLESS, FIREWALL, 6 OZ KIT
CS3204 Fuel Tank Sealant Kits
Polysulfide sealant kits are used for routine fuel tank repairs, leak sealing, and touch-ups.
Flame Master CS3204 is a two-part polysulfide sealant. It is qualified to AMS-S-8802D type 2 and is a standard choice for integral fuel tank repairs. It's also used for seam sealing and faying-surface applications and is widely used in both military and commercial settings. It occurs at room temperature and is achieved via flexible, resilient rubber with strong adhesion to aluminum, magnesium, titanium, and steel.
CS3204 Class A is self-leveling and is perfect for wet installations and horizontal sealing surfaces, while Class B is a thixotropic paste that holds its position on vertical or overhead surfaces without sagging. The compound is specifically designed to resist sulfur compounds present in jet fuels, making it a durable, long-term solution rather than a short-term patch. Kits are available in several sizes, so make sure to check out our links.
3M 471 Vinyl Marking Tape
Durable vinyl tape used for floor marking, masking, temporary labeling, and maintenance organization.
Sometimes you need a comfortable vinyl tape for projects across the aircraft. 3M471 is a conformable vinyl tape with a resilient rubber adhesive and comes in nine colors, including transparent. Your maintenance shops have a single tape solution for:
- floor line marking
- tool crib organization
- paint masking
- temporary part labeling
It conforms to curved and uneven surfaces without lifting, making it very useful on the hangar floor and directly on aircraft surfaces during touch-up painting.
This tape is resistant to abrasion, moisture, and chemicals, and cleans off cleanly, leaving no residue.
Stainless Steel Safety Wire (0.032 in)
A high-run-rate aviation staple used for securing fasteners and safety-critical hardware.
Stainless steel safety wire is a staple of every single crew chief's toolbox and A&P toolbox in the world. You go through endless amounts of stainless steel safety wire. It's basically impossible to have too much of the stuff. Go ahead and grab some spares to keep on hand, because your team goes through a lot of the stuff.
Greenwood Aerospace: Your Trusted Procurement Partner
Greenwood Aerospace has been in business for over 40 years, supplying tool rooms and back shops, MROs and depots, and everything in between with consumable items, spare parts, rotables, and major components. To further streamline the process, we are now on the GSA schedule and have listed almost 1,000 items on GSA Advantage to help your mission and get you and your team what you need when you need it at a guaranteed price point that won't break your budget.
All the hyperlinked products in this article go directly to the GSA Advantage sales page, so you don't have to search for them. We know you're here to find this one specific product, and we'll take you straight to it. For large orders or expedited delivery, contact 580-865-6000, 833-GSA-EBUY (833-472-3289), or email us at gsasales@greenwood.aero.
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