The top tools for aircraft maintenance

20th May 2021

Aircraft maintenance is crucial in the aviation industry to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and cargo. Avex Professional Tools has everything aircraft mechanics and technicians need for repair and maintenance services.

Speed handle

A speed handle is a time-saving tool in aircraft maintenance with a crank-shaped handle to quickly fasten and remove screw heads. The Speed Handle from Avex Professional Tools is made from chrome vanadium steel for strength and durability. Buy it now.

Torque wrench

A torque wrench is used to tighten fasteners on an aircraft to the manufacturer's specification. It provides accurate, repeatable, and equal tightness. Torque wrenches can have a dial indicator or click type.

Safety wire pliers

Safety wire pliers are used to hold safety wires in place while tying them together to prevent nuts and bolts from loosening. Kennedy Professional makes safety wire pliers from chrome vanadium steel with cross-knurled jaws and a wire cutter. Find it here.

Metal working tools

Metal working tools are necessary for mechanical repairs on aircraft, such as fastening, bending, and cutting metals. A rivet gun set from Avex Professional Tools contains a rivet gun, bucking bars, and various rivets to meet every riveting requirement.

Mirrors

Mirrors are essential tools in aircraft repair to see critical parts that can't be seen directly. Avex Professional has a retractable stem inspection mirror with a chrome-plated shaft that can be adjusted and a high-grade glass mirror. A light attachment is optional. Find it here.

Tool storage

Avex provides heavy gauge steel toolboxes and double wall constructed roller cabinets with sliding drawers and roller bearings for sturdy and durable tool storage. Browse here for more information.

Start Up Toolkit to Complete Professional Toolkits

Avex offers professional toolkits from a start-up option to a 223 piece professional toolkit with foam modular systems that fit into 5 or 7 drawer roller cabinets.