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Aircraft Spare Parts for Sale

Keep aircraft flying and maintenance on schedule.

In aviation, every component matters. Spare parts keep aircraft flying, fleets available and maintenance on schedule. Aviatrading brings buyers and sellers of aircraft spare parts together in one marketplace — with the part number, condition and certificate type on every listing and no fees until a deal is done.

What are aircraft spare parts?

Aircraft spare parts are the replacement components used to maintain, repair and overhaul aircraft. They cover every system:

  • Airframe — panels, doors, control surfaces, actuators.
  • Engine and APU — turbine and compressor parts, fuel pumps.
  • Avionics — flight control, navigation and communication units, sensors.
  • Landing gear and brakes — wheels, tires, hydraulic assemblies.
  • Interior — seats, lighting, galleys and furnishings.
  • Consumables and hardware — fasteners, seals, filters, bearings.

Each part must meet the standards of aviation authorities such as the FAA, EASA and Transport Canada, and is normally released with a certificate such as FAA 8130-3 or EASA Form 1.

The role of spare parts in maintenance

Spare parts are at the heart of every MRO operation. Maintenance depends on:

  • routine replacements during scheduled A, B, C and D checks;
  • urgent spares for aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations;
  • rotables — components that are repaired and returned to service again and again;
  • PMA parts as cost-effective alternatives to OEM components.

When a part is missing, a small delay can ground an aircraft, and every day on the ground costs the operator money. Fast access to the right part is what keeps the schedule.

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Getting the right part to the right place

Finding the part is half the job; the other half is getting it where it is needed, with the right paperwork. Buying through a marketplace shortens the first step: instead of calling suppliers one by one, you see who holds the part, in what condition and with which certificate, and you talk to the seller directly.

For parts you cannot find in the catalog, one RFQ reaches every seller on the platform.

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Selling spare parts made simple

Suppliers, MROs and aircraft dismantlers can reach buyers who need spares now:

  • list for free, with no subscriptions;
  • add photos, condition and certificate type;
  • import large inventories from a spreadsheet;
  • manage inquiries and negotiations in one place.

You pay a commission only after a successful sale. See how to list aircraft parts for sale.

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Buying spare parts on Aviatrading

On Aviatrading you can source new, overhauled, serviceable and PMA spare parts:

  • search by part number, manufacturer or aircraft type;
  • compare condition and certificate type across sellers;
  • contact sellers directly, with no intermediaries in between;
  • post an RFQ when the part is not in stock.

Looking for used spares in particular? See used aircraft parts for sale, or browse all aircraft parts for sale.

Documentation and certification

A spare part is only as good as its paperwork. Before you pay, ask the seller for:

  • the release certificate — FAA 8130-3 or EASA Form 1;
  • part and serial numbers that match the part;
  • condition and maintenance details;
  • repair or teardown reports, where they apply.

Our guide to FAA 8130-3 and EASA Form 1 explains which fields to check.

Supported aircraft and manufacturers

Sellers on Aviatrading list spare parts for:

  • Commercial aircraft — Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777; Airbus A320 family, A330, A340, A350.
  • Regional aircraft — Bombardier CRJ and Dash 8; Embraer E-Jets and Legacy.
  • Business and general aviation — Cessna, Gulfstream, Beechcraft, Learjet.

Parts come from manufacturers such as Honeywell, Collins Aerospace, Safran, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Boeing.

Why maintenance teams source on Aviatrading

Built for the way spare parts are actually bought between aviation companies.

  • Find it by part number

    Search the catalog by part number, category or aircraft type.

  • Fewer steps when time matters

    Contact sellers directly or post one RFQ to many sellers at once.

  • Condition and certificate up front

    Every listing shows the condition and the certificate type the part comes with.

  • Sellers worldwide

    Airlines, MROs, distributors and parts traders list their spares on the platform.

Part conditions

ConditionWhat it meansTypical use
New (NE)Factory-new, released by the manufacturerStock replenishment
Overhauled (OH)Restored by an approved repair stationFleet maintenance
Serviceable (SV)Inspected or tested, ready to installDirect replacement
As removed (AR)Removed from an aircraft; may need overhaulExchange core or repair stock

Common questions

  • Any replacement component used to maintain, repair or overhaul an aircraft — from airframe and engine parts to avionics, landing gear, interior parts and consumables.

  • A component that can be repaired or overhauled and returned to service many times, such as a pump, actuator or avionics unit. Rotables are often traded on exchange, where you send back your unserviceable unit as a core.

  • You can search the catalog by part number and contact sellers directly, or post an RFQ so every seller holding the part can respond. Delivery terms are agreed with the seller.

  • Sellers state the certificate type for each part, such as FAA 8130-3 or EASA Form 1, and you can filter the catalog by it. Ask the seller for a copy before you pay.

  • They don't. Listing is free, and sellers pay a commission only after a successful sale.

Source your next spare part

Search by part number, or post an RFQ and let sellers holding the stock come to you.