We are pleased to announce that TFA has received our FAA Parts Manufacturing Authorization (PMA). 

We have both 14v and 28v fuel boost pumps available for the entire fleet. The 14v pump uses the modernized electronic regulated design already present in the 28v pump and replaces the old mechanically regulated pump.  It is a direct replacement with no changes in wiring or plumbing.

• The part number for the 14v pump is ES2100-4.
• The part number for the 28v pump is ES2100-2.

These numbers supersede all earlier numbers found in parts books or online.

Let’s clear up some confusion about these pumps.  Occasionally we find uncertified “box store” pumps on certified aircraft.  This is extremely risky. There are many variants of these pumps made by many manufacturers (some good, some not so good) that look the same but are designed for different uses and work in different ways.  While it may look similar, the “box store” pump may actually restrict fuel flow or worse.  Such pumps have not been proven to meet the aviation standard and are not legal – resulting in an unairworthy aircraft.  A diligent A&P/IA is not going to approve an aircraft with such a pump for return to service. It’s that simple.

What’s actually different? True Flight starts with the best USA built pumps available. Then every pump is wet tested by us in our calibrated test cell for hydraulic and electrical performance and modified as required to guarantee that it conforms to the Certified Process Specifications.  Only after passing these tests is it marked with our company identifying information, FAA PMA designation, part number and the required unique serial number.  If your pump does not have FAA PMA approval or is not marked with a unique serial number it does not meet current FAA requirements.  Note: Some TFA Pumps are hand marked with a vibratory engraver and some are etched.  Either process is acceptable.

We have the Carburetor Duct PN 5503004-2.  It is available now and supersedes the 5503004-1.  The retooled duct has improvements to make it more durable.  Contact us at 229-242-6337 or email Info@TrueFlightAerospace.com to order.  We will be steadily adding additional new parts to our catalog as we determine the need.

Fuel Injection/Constant speed prop project:  As an update on the fuel injection and constant speed prop we have had the prototype flying for some time now.  We have flown it to Oshkosh and Sun N Fun twice to show it to interested parties.  We are seeing the largest improvements in climb and more efficient fuel burn. Our current plans foresee completion of the STC late this year.  Stay tuned for more info.   

Below is the original write up.

For many years we have heard requests for a fuel injected engine and constant speed prop for the Tiger.  True Flight is well under way to provide exactly that…not only for the new Tigers to be designated TF5i but also as an STC for the existing AA5A, AA5B and AG5B aircraft.  For the existing fleet the fuel injected engine options will include a new aggressive more aerodynamic cowl, high performance induction system and power boosting exhaust system and may be bought with or without the constant speed prop.  This will allow owners to upgrade as time and budget permits.  The new TF5i  Tiger will include all of these options but may be purchased with a fixed pitch prop.

Installation time!

Some of our design elements will certainly be tweaked as flight testing continues so look for updates soon!  Pricing details will be available soon as we have the design elements finalized but every effort is being made to provide a cost effective upgrade path with serviceability at a maximum…after all those are two things we all love about out Tigers.