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New Aztec Nacelles In final Approval Process

diamondaire — Thu, 12 May 2011 20:06:27 +0000

New Aztec Nacelles- In final approval process. This variation covers the hundreds of PA23-250 Aztec Models which are equipped with the factory-installed or aftermarket Air-Research Turbo-Charging Systems. Nacelle kits will be available for all Aztec models. Call or email John Talmage at Montana Diamond Aire for more info.

Montana Diamond Aire New Aztec Nacelles

Cabin Door Repair

diamondaire — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:57:52 +0000

Cabin Door

Montana Diamond Aire offers service and repair for Piper Aztec, Apache and Geronimo cabin doors. We can replace handles and locks, add child safety locks. We can also replace worn door panel upholstery. Please email john@diamondaire.com for info and pricing.

New Aztec Nacelles Update

diamondaire — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:23:42 +0000

Sneak-preview of the fiberglass/composite Aztec nacelles. The project is currently in the STC certification-plan approval stage. This aircraft has not been test-flown as of yet but we fully expect these nacelles to perform on the Aztec in the same manner as our previously approved nacelles perform on the 4-Cylinder Apache models.

This particular aircraft is a turbo model but we also have them for the normally aspirated Aztecs. They are a 2-piece design to replace the stock 6 or 7 piece assemblies. The nacelles can be removed in 3 minutes, reinstalled in 5 minutes due to a 100% camloc attachment system and no need to remove the cowl flap section for normal servicing. They feature lower drag and improved engine cooling, along with an improved induction design. We fully expect that Aztec owners will be flying their aircraft with cowl flaps closed in cruise which alone increases cruise speeds by 5-8 MPH.

See Photos of Piper Aztec Tail Removal

diamondaire — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:51:27 +0000

We have posted photos of the Piper Aztec tail removal that was executed last week.

Follow this link to view them. http://rides.webshots.com/album/574596625CLvpNi?vhost=rides

Videos of Piper Aztec Tail Removal

diamondaire — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:16:31 +0000

Removing the tail section using a plasma cutter

The crew at Diamond Aire separated the tail section from the fuselage on a Piper Aztec. We have posted videos of the operation on YouTube. We have many parts in stock for Piper Aztec, Piper Apache and Piper Geronimo. Please visit www.diamondaire.com for more info.

Our New Website

diamondaire — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:26:34 +0000

Our Updated Website

We have given our website a new look! The updated site is now viewable in all browsers. www.diamondaire.com

Complete Piper Aztec Overhaul- Paint Application

diamondaire — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:01:49 +0000

We are now in the process of applying the final coats of paint to the Piper Aztec that has been one of our projects for over a year. The custom paint scheme will be finished within the next few days.

Pre-paint taping

Aztec Start Up Video

diamondaire — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:50:53 +0000

Check out our engine startup test of our current project- complete Aztec overhaul.

Oshkosh EAA AirVenture

diamondaire — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:21:34 +0000

Members of our local Montana EAA chapter are visiting Oshkosh Wisconsin for the annual Airventure fly in. You can see photos of this event at www.eaa102.org.

Oshkosh Airventure fly in 2009

Space Shuttle Lauched Delayed For The Fifth Time!

diamondaire — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:36:09 +0000

The space shuttle Endeavor’s launch was scrapped again today due to thunderstorms in the Kennedy Space Center area. We have been in Florida for the past few days and this was our second attempt to view the launch. The only video that we were able to capture was the Endeavor sitting on the launch pad. Today’s mission was aborted 9 minutes before lift-off.

We have made use of our time in Florida by visiting Disneyworld and making new friends in the Clearwater area. Still undecided whether we will make another attempt to view Endeavor’s launch on Wednesday evening.

Check out these photos of our trip!

In Florida Gator mating season is in full swing so these guys will show up just about anywhere!Mickey and Fred