FAA CRS #RJWR390K
Wipaire maintenance has been performing float installations and maintenance for over 25 years. In May of 2007, WipCaire was formed. Same great facility, same great faces, new look, attitude and a unified effort to provide you with complete service to your aircraft. As a Cessna single engine and Caravan 208 service center as well as a FAA certified repair station, CRS:RJWR390K, we are fluent in the following aircraft:
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- Cessna Single Engine
- Cessna Multi Engine
- Cessna Caravan 208/208B
- DeHavilland Beaver, Otter, and Twin Otter
- King Air series
- Partnevia P68 Observer
- TBM 700
- Piper singles and twins
- Aviat Husky
- Maule
- American Champion
- Air Tractor AT802
- Coming soon..........Quest Kodiac
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We have over 41,620 sq ft of heated floor space with door openings up to 25 feet high and 70 feet wide. We can perform maintenance on your piston or turbo prop from oil changes to hot sections inspections. We also can complete any of your restoration or upgrade needs. From tip extensions to VG's to engine upgrades, no request is out of our capabilities, just ask. For a detailed proposal from mild to wild, call or stop in today. We are here to help.
Additional WipCaire maintenance services:
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- On or off site PT6 borescope inspections, image capture capability for download if requested.
- Cessna Caravan 208/208B nose and main landing gear inspections, comply with Cessna CICP inspection requirements as well as yearly chapter 5 inspection requirements.
- Weight and balance service, float plane and land plane.
- Hot Section Inspection for all PT6 series engines.
- Float removal, storage, inspection and repair.
- Pre buy inspections for buyer or seller.
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651-451-1205
websales@wipaire.com
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WipCaire Hosts Garmin G1000 Training
On November 29th 2007, WipCaire services hosted a Garmin G1000 training session. On site were Cessna Aircraft representatives Barry Wells of Cessna field service and Rick Basco. Our facility was extended to other maintenance facilities from Faribault, Maple Lake and St. Cloud. WipCaire service staff, Jeff Wyrens, Jeff Hauck, Steve Most, Dave Bates and Doug Kiser attended the one day in house seminar which detailed troubleshooting, component identification, and system maintenance. The G1000 glass cockpit is the latest innovative product from Garmin and is standard equipment on all new Cessna single engine, and soon to be installed on the 2008 Caravans. This sets us apart as a complete one stop facility for all your aircraft needs.
 
Caravan Landing Gear Inspection & Repair
WipCaire services can provide quality Cessna 208/208B landing gear inspections in accordance with Cessna CICP and 208 service manual. We can disassemble, clean, inspect, replace damaged parts, paint, reassemble and ship in a timely manner. We can provide FAA form 8130-3 as well as a life limited status report for all life limited parts. WipCaire has invested in quality tooling to provide these services to keep you in the air.

Borescope Inspection Services
WipCaire maintenance is proud to offer on or offsite Borescope inspection services. We are capable of inspections on all Pratt and Whitney PT6 series engines as well as a host of other applications including cylinders, exhaust systems, or tight space airframe inspections.
We utilize the GE Inspection Technologies, Everest VP500 VideoProbe with 5mm probe and image capture capabilities. Images are saved to internal memory or external flash card and can be saved to your computer or E mailed to your inspection department. A priceless tool in pre buy inspections, aircraft leases, or scheduled borescope inspections per the engine manufacturer. Our technicians have been factory trained for quick and efficient operations.
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Actual image taken of PT6A-114A 1st stage compressor. (Typical FOD inspection) |
Actual image taken of PT6A-114A compressor turbine. |
Wipline Float Component Repair
WipCaire services offers Wipline float component repair. Whether scheduled to coincide with your float inspection or an AOG situation, WipCaire experts can provide repairs to your float components for minimal down time to keep you in the air.
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PT6 Compressor Wash Service
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Pratt and Whitney PT6A engines periodically require a compressor wash due to higher start temps and lower overall engine performance as well as salt water operations. WipCaire services utilizes the Tron Air compressor wash cart and Pratt and Whitney approved solutions for a fast and convenient turn around, minimizing down time to keep you in the air. |
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PT6A Hot Section Inspections
Pratt and Whitney PT6A series engines require Hot Section Inspections at various intervals depending on model. WipCaire has aligned itself with several engine repair facilities to guarantee you a competitive price and quick turnaround to keep you in the air. Our engine techs are factory trained from Pratt and Whitney and are fluent with installations in the following aircraft: TBM 700, Cessna 208/208B, DeHavilland DHCII-MKIII, DeHavilland DHCII-MKI Turbo, Vazar Turbine Otter and Air Tractor 802 just to name a few. Call today for a competitive quote and flexible scheduling.
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