Rapco

What Rapco does

Rapco, Inc. is a privately held manufacturer of FAA-PMA approved replacement parts for general aviation aircraft, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Hartland, Wisconsin. The company designs and produces dry air (vacuum) pumps, electric fuel pumps, brake and wheel components, de-ice hardware, pneumatic system fittings and regulators, gaskets, tow pins, and specialty items such as helicopter rotor brake pucks. Its wholly-owned Fleet Support Services division in Monroe, Wisconsin operates as an FAA-approved repair station (Certificate # NE5D064N) and executes the core exchange program, in which customers return used cores for FAA/EASA-approved overhauled replacements on Airborne, Dukes, and Rapco fuel pumps and dry air pumps. The company holds FAA Air Agency, FAA-PMA, EASA (145.4802), and UK CAA (FTB1-200) certifications, plus multiple Supplemental Type Certificates authorizing vacuum pump cooling shroud installations on Cessna, Piper, Raytheon, and Mooney airframes.

Rapco monetizes through two primary revenue streams: (1) one-time sales of new FAA-PMA replacement parts, and (2) recurring core exchange / overhaul exchange transactions in which a used core is exchanged for an overhauled unit with FAA Form 8130-3 dual-release certification. Products are sold exclusively through a worldwide authorized distributor network — Aircraft Spruce, Adams Aviation, VSE Aviation, Falcon Crest Aviation Supply, Chief Aircraft, Airparts Company, and others — covering all US states and over 30 international markets across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Africa. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers must contact authorized distributors for quotes.

The customer base is fragmented across individual aircraft owners, flight schools, Beechcraft operators, and other general aviation end users in the SMB segment, with no large enterprise anchors disclosed. Rapco also pursues brand visibility through sponsorships of aviation events and aerobatic teams (Titan Aerobatic Team, Dream Flights, Gene Soucy Airshows) and operates an RFS sub-brand (rfsbrakes.com) for corporate and commuter brake components, indicating modest moves up-market. The company is founder/management controlled, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Rapco

Legal name

RAPCO, Inc.

Website

https://rapcoinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rapco, Inc. manufactures FAA-PMA approved replacement parts — including dry air pumps, fuel pumps, brake components, and de-ice hardware — for general aviation aircraft, distributing exclusively through a global network of authorized aviation parts distributors in 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aircraft Replacement Parts Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD), Parts & Materials Support (Rotables Pooling, Distribution, Repair Management) (TLAKAJAK)

Keywords

• Aircraft replacement parts
• FAA-PMA approved parts
• Dry air pumps
• Aircraft brake components
• Aviation fuel pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. New Exchange Products: Sale of new FAA-PMA approved replacement parts including dry air pumps, fuel pumps, brake components, de-ice components, and pneumatic system parts. Products are sold to distributors worldwide.
2. Overhaul Exchange Products: Core exchange program where customers return old/defective units and receive overhauled replacements. Products include overhauled Airborne, Dukes, and RAPCO fuel pumps and dry air pumps. Operated through Fleet Support Services division in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rapco manufactures FAA-PMA approved direct-replacement parts for general aviation aircraft, including dry air/vacuum pumps, electric fuel pumps, brake and wheel components, de-ice system components, pneumatic system components, and gaskets. Products are sold as new units and as FAA/EASA-approved overhauled exchange units through a worldwide network of authorized aviation parts distributors across more than 30 countries. The company also operates a wholly owned FAA approved repair station (Fleet Support Services) in Monroe, Wisconsin, that performs fuel pump overhauls with dual-release FAA Form 8130-3 certification.

Product overview

Rapco, Inc. is a manufacturer of FAA-PMA approved replacement parts for general aviation aircraft, established in 1982. The product portfolio centers on critical aircraft systems components, organized into several interconnected product lines: Dry Air Pumps (vacuum pumps) as the core pneumatic product in various displacement series for different aircraft applications; Electric Fuel Pumps offered as new exchange and overhaul exchange options; and Brake & Wheel Components forming a complete brake system offering. Supporting product categories include De-Ice Components (brushes, lead harnesses) for ice protection systems, Pneumatic System Components (filters, regulators, check valves, fittings) for vacuum/pressure systems, Gaskets for engine and system sealing, Aircraft Tools for installation and maintenance, Tow Pins, and specialty Helicopter Rotor Brake Pucks. The company operates under a core exchange model where customers return old cores when receiving replacement parts, and offers both new manufactured parts and FAA/EASA/CAA-approved overhauled exchange units through a global distribution network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dry Air Pumps (Vacuum/Pressure Pumps) FAA-PMA approved dry air pumps (vacuum pumps) for general aviation aircraft, available as new exchange and overhauled exchange versions. Includes RAP215CC, RAP216CW, RAP241CC, RAP242CW, RAP441CC, and RAP442CW series with varying displacement capacities and rotation specifications for different aircraft and engine applications. Sold through authorized distributors to general aviation aircraft owners and operators.
• Electric Fuel Pumps FAA-PMA approved electric fuel pumps for general aviation aircraft, offered as new exchange and overhaul exchange units. Replaces Airborne and Dukes fuel pump models. Includes FAA/EASA-approved overhauled Airborne, Dukes, and RAPCO fuel pumps. Distributed through authorized aviation parts distributors worldwide.
• Brake & Wheel Components Complete FAA-PMA approved brake component line including discs, linings, rivets, mounting pins, shim-insulators, pressure plates and assemblies, PC-12 brake & wheel parts, wear pads, grease seals, drive keys, and specialty tools. Serves general aviation aircraft owners, flight schools, and Beechcraft operators.
• De-Ice Components Aircraft de-icing system components including brushes, lead harnesses, and lead harness clamps for pneumatic de-ice systems on general aviation aircraft. Sold through authorized distributors.
• Pneumatic System Components Complete pneumatic system components including filters, fittings, manifold check valves, regulators, and shear couplers for aircraft vacuum and pressure systems. Distributed through authorized aviation parts distributors.
• Aircraft Gaskets FAA-PMA approved aircraft gaskets including exhaust gaskets, dry air pump gaskets, and turbo charger gaskets for general aviation aircraft maintenance and replacement.
• Aircraft Maintenance Tools Specialized aircraft maintenance tools including dry air pump caliper kits, brake lining rivet sets and punches, and dry air pump installation wrenches.
• Aircraft Tow Pins Aircraft tow pins for ground handling operations on general aviation aircraft.
• Helicopter Rotor Brake Puck Specialized helicopter rotor brake puck components designed for helicopter braking applications.
• Core Exchange Program (Fleet Support Services) Core exchange program where customers return old/unused cores in exchange for new or FAA/EASA-approved overhauled replacement parts (Airborne, Dukes, and RAPCO fuel pumps and dry air pumps). Operated through the Fleet Support Services division under FAA Repair Station #NE5D064N.

Quantifiable outcome

• RAPCO dry air pump lasted 3,682.1 hours in Cessna 150 under normal VFR use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fleet Support ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFleet Support Services division in Monroe, Wisconsin handles overhaul exchange fuel pumps. Operates as FAA approved repair station # NE5D064N, providing FAA/EASA approved repair services with dual release FAA form 8130-3 for overhauled Airborne, Dukes, and RAPCO fuel pumps.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• McFarlane Aviation Products: Independent FAA-PMA manufacturer of general aviation replacement parts including controls, hoses, and accessories. Directly comparable as a PMA parts specialist serving the same GA customer base through a similar distributor channel.
• Preferred Airparts: FAA-PMA approved manufacturer and overhaul shop for Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft replacement parts. Highly comparable to Rapco in product categories (PMA replacement parts, overhaul exchange) and target customers (owner-operator GA fleet).
• Knots2U: FAA-PMA parts manufacturer focused on general aviation aircraft components and STC'd upgrades. Comparable in regulatory pathway (PMA/STC) and customer base (experimental and certificated GA owners).
• Univair Aircraft Corporation: Long-standing FAA-PMA parts manufacturer for legacy GA airframes (especially Piper), offering PMA parts, STCs, and type certificate holder parts. Comparable as a niche PMA specialist serving the same aging GA replacement-parts market.
• Tempest (formerly Unison/Lycoming accessories): Manufacturer of PMA-approved ignition, filtration, and engine accessory products for general aviation. Comparable in PMA business model and in serving distributors and MROs with FAA-approved consumables and components.
• Brackett Aero Filters: FAA-PMA manufacturer of air filters and other GA consumable replacement parts. Comparable as a PMA specialty manufacturer selling to GA distributors, FBOs, and owner-operators.

Broad incumbents

• Aircraft Spruce & Specialty: Largest broad-line GA parts distributor carrying Rapco and competing PMA brands. Acts as a key channel for Rapco but also offers competing PMA lines, making it a partial peer (channel and adjacent supplier) rather than a pure competitor.
• Textron Aviation (Cessna/Beechcraft): OEM of Cessna and Beechcraft piston GA aircraft whose platforms constitute a large portion of Rapco's addressable replacement-parts fleet. Relevant as the type certificate holder whose installed base drives Rapco's aftermarket demand.
• Lycoming Engines: OEM of the piston engines powering most of Rapco's target airframes. Relevant as both a potential competitor (overhaul exchange programs) and a demand driver (engine overhauls pull related consumable replacement parts).
• Continental Motors: OEM of Continental piston engines used in many of the same GA platforms Rapco supports. Comparable as an engine OEM whose install base drives Rapco's replacement-parts demand, and which also competes in the fuel-pump/overhaul space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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