Desert Rat Aviation

Desert Rat Aviation, LLC is a premiere aircraft maintenance and restoration service provider to both modern and classic aircraft. Our shop is located at the Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39) in Maricopa, Arizona. With over 65 years of combined training and experience, there is no project too small or large for our highly dedicated staff. We pride ourselves in providing only the highest quality of workmanship for all your aircraft needs.

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Another happy customer picked up his aircraft. An annual was done on his Mooney. It is a very beautiful aircraft. It was our privilege to be able to work on it. Happy flying Pete!

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Next on the agenda to get done. This is a beautiful Taylorcraft working to get it flying very soon stay tune!

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Doing repairs on a Cessna 140 aircraft left wing.

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Just another day Desert Rat Aviation. There is a lot of activity going on here. Need work done on your aircraft bring it on over and see the magic the top team can do for you.

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Desert Rat just finish restoring a wing for an Interstate aircraft. The spars were replaced and was recovered with Poly-Fiber. New paint and N# put on. It looks fantastic.

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This blog is back and active! I look forward to posting a lot of new updates of Desert Rat Aviation. If you have any questions - send me an Ask and I’ll get right to you.

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Desert Rat Aviation has HOT SPECIALS for the Summer!!!! Fly in & get your Annual Aircraft Inspection/Condition Inspection with our Top Team of Professionals! AOPA & EAA Discounts!! Call TODAY to Reserve an appointment [phone]

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Desert Rat Aviation is finishing the restoration of this amazing Bearhawk! Stay tuned for more pictures & updates to this very exciting project!

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Andrew Estes Owner/Founder to Desert Rat Aviation, loves to "Restore Life Back Into Your Aircraft"

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Desert Rat Aviation Top Team does it ALL for your Aircraft! Annual Aircraft Inspection Summer Special! Call to Reserve an appointment! Spots are filling up fast! [phone]

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MAJOR HEAT WAVE!!!!! Desert Rat Aviation Top Painter's sprayed a beautiful color of fire red to this fuselage of a Denali Scout!

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Desert Aero Club flight instructor Ms. Kellie Priessman and her student Rich going up in the Ercoupe for a flight lesson

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Desert Aero Club has also ground instruction before every flight to get you more prepared for your best flight educational needs