Month: June 2025
Wishing You a Happy & Safe 4th of July from Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance
As we celebrate Independence Day, the team at Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance wishes all our customers, neighbors, and aviation friends a joyful and safe 4th of July!
Whether you’re grilling out, catching a local fireworks show, or just relaxing with loved ones, we hope you’re able to enjoy the freedom and spirit this holiday represents. It’s a perfect time to reflect on the values that bring us together — family, friendship, and community.
At Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance, safety is part of everything we do — in the air and on the ground. This July 4th, we encourage everyone to keep safety top of mind while enjoying the festivities:
- Celebrate responsibly
- Follow local firework guidelines
- Stay hydrated in the Florida heat
- And if you’re flying this weekend — make sure your aircraft is mission-ready
We’re proud to serve the general aviation community here in Lakeland and beyond, and we’re grateful for the trust you place in us.
From our hangar to your home — Happy 4th of July!
Stay safe, fly smart, and enjoy the holiday.
✈️ The Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance Team
We’ll reopen Monday, July 7th, but in case of an emergency, please call (863)-606-5757.
It’s all about great customer service
At Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance, customer service isn’t just about a smile from the front office—it’s about ensuring every detail meets the highest standard of safety and performance.
In the photo above, our lead technician, John, shares a hands-on lesson with Cameron, one of our rising mechanics, while repairing a Continental Aerospace engine. Every job, inspection, service or repair is essential to aircraft safety, and we treat them that way. It’s this blend of mentorship, experience, and accountability that keeps our customers flying confidently.
Whether you’re bringing in a Cirrus, Diamond Aircraft, or other brands for scheduled maintenance or a repair, or upgrade, you’ll find our team approaches each job with care and precision. Our focus? Keeping you, your passengers, and your aircraft safe—with no corners cut and no questions left unanswered.
At our hangar located next to Sheltair FBO at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), we pride ourselves on being more than just technicians. We’re your aviation maintenance partners. Our clients trust us because we communicate clearly, deliver on time, and stand behind every job we do.
Looking for expert general aviation maintenance you can count on? Visit us in Lakeland or contact us to schedule your next inspection or service appointment. Call us about AOG service.
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Meet Paco: Parts Department Specialist
At Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance, aircraft maintenance and repair doesn’t happen without having the correct parts on hand — and Paco ensures we’re always ready. As our parts department coordinator, he oversees everything from inventory to vendor logistics, allowing our Technicians to work efficiently and safely.
Whether we’re prepping for an annual inspection, an engine overhaul, or a same-day repair, Paco ensures we have the right components in-house.
Why Paco Is Vital to Aircraft Maintenance:
- Oversees real-time parts and accessories inventory management
- Sources certified aircraft components fast
- Minimizes aircraft downtime for Cirrus, Diamond, and more
Thanks to Paco’s commitment and consistency, Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance continues to deliver top-tier general aviation service with the speed and accuracy our clients expect.
📍 Come see us at Lakeland Linder International Airport
📞 Call (863)-606-5757 to schedule your aircraft service
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Under the Cowling: Ryder’s Inspection of a Continental Engine
At Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance, we treat every aircraft that enters our hangar with the same meticulous attention. This time, our trusted technician, Ryder is using a borescope into a cylinder of this Continental engine to visually examine the piston and cylinder as a step in troubleshooting a customer’s complaint.
Whether it’s part of a routine inspection, a pre-buy evaluation, or troubleshooting a performance issue, internal engine inspections are crucial to safe and reliable flight.
Our team—led by Steve Miller and comprised of Cirrus and Diamond aircraft specialists—knows what to look for when it comes to Continental engines and other general aviation powerplants. Every job we undertake receives the same attention to detail and professional approach to provide top-notch customer experience and safety of flight.
Whether you need a scheduled maintenance or your Cirrus or Diamond aircraft engine inspections in Central Florida, you’ll find no better crew than ours at Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance. We are located onboard Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), next to Sheltair FBO. We’re honored and grateful to be your go-to for Cirrus service, Diamond aircraft expertise, and complete general aviation maintenance.
Need an engine inspection or scheduled maintenance?
Contact us today to schedule your service and experience the Fixed Wing difference.
Call us at 863-606-5757
Or write us through our website with the button below.
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Precision Magneto Service – Keeping Your Aircraft in Top Flight Condition
At Fixed Wing Aviation Maintenance, we believe attention to detail is everything when it comes to aircraft performance and safety. In this image, our skilled technicians Ryder (left) and Will (right) are seen performing a critical magneto service on a Cirrus aircraft inside our fully equipped hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Magnetos play a vital role in your aircraft’s ignition system. Regular inspection, testing, and servicing of magnetos can prevent in-flight issues, improve engine performance, and ensure reliable starts—especially important during Florida’s hot and humid flying seasons.
Whether you’re flying a Cirrus, Diamond, or any GA aircraft, our team brings deep expertise and meticulous care to every job. Our maintenance philosophy is simple: provide world-class aviation support with precision, honesty, and a commitment to safety.
✅ Factory-trained technicians
✅ Specializing in Cirrus and Diamond aircraft
✅ Magneto inspections, timing, and overhaul
✅ Based at Lakeland Linder (KLAL), next to Sheltair FBO
🛫 Schedule your next inspection, service, or upgrade with us today!
Call (863)-606-5757
We’re proud to be your trusted partner in general aviation maintenance.
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