Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
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PILOTS TOOL KIT
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MFR Model# PTK1
Overview
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The fleet of general aviation aircraft is aging. Mandated maintenance promotes reliability, but experienced pilots know mechanical issues can still arise, sometimes far from an open FBO. This Pilot's Tool Kit provides the most common tools and other contents to help get you airborne, including a set of combination wrenches, 8" adjustable wrench, tire pressure gauge, locking pliers, 6-in-1 screwdriver, hex wrenches, and diagonal cutters. A special aviation spark plug socket handles most spark plug makes, and a way-cool mini-ratchet and socket set provide additional utility.
Finally, a telescopic mirror, cable ties, and 30 feet of aviation-grade safety wire are included. Everything is nicely organized into a tough roll-up pouch. Tools carry a lifetime warranty and are made to precision tolerances using pro-grade alloys, but more importantly they are absolutely dependable when called upon. |
Specifications
- Dimensions: 9.5" long with 4" diameter (rolled up)
- Weight: 3.5 lb.
In The Box
- Wrenches: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 8" Adjustable
- Socket set (1/4" Drive): Mini Ratchet, 2" Extension, Sockets 11/32", 3/8", 7/16", 1/2"
- Spark Plug Socket: 7/8" Aviation
- Hex Wrenches: 5/64", 3/32", 7/64", 2.5mm
- 6-in-1 Screwdriver: #1 Phillips, #2 Phillips, 1/4 Slotted, 1/8" Slotted, 1/4" Nut Driver, 5/16" Nut Driver
- Locking Pliers
- Diagonal Cutters
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Telescopic mirror
- Cable Ties
- 30 feet of 0.032” Aviation-Grade Safety Wire
- 600 denier Polyester Roll-Up Carrying Case
- Size and Weight: 9.5" x 4" rolled-up; 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg.)
Reviews
Got this a few years ago thinking it was silly and overpriced. I was wrong- it has come in handy many a time, even when Im working on the airplane at the Hangar and I left the $%^&* 1/2 inch wrench in the garage. Surprisingly versatile, not too big, and quality. Seems steep but worth the change. After all, $90 in aviation is nothing.
I wanted something to have in my 1952 Cessna 170B. The quality of the tools is excellent. I think it has a very good variety, yet keeps the weight down. The small ratchet is awesome!!
Feels solid and like descent quality tools. The selection of tools appears right to handle most pilot authorized repairs (i.e. spark plug replacement). The weight is very reasonable too! The storage bag/wrap holds things snuggly and fits nice and small under a seat in the back. I think having a few tools and some spare parts makes it less likely that someone will dangerously try to limp home a broken airplane :-)
Q&A
Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.
Per supplier: 4" Diameter x 9.5" Long rolled up. Weight is approx. 3.5 lbs.
It does not fit the ratchet. You would need to carry a 3/8 drive ratchet or use the adjustable wrench on the nut end of the socket.
