AV8 SECURES FAA-PMA APPROVAL For Gulfstream V and G550 Main Wheel Drive Bar

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Av8, a leading provider of landing gear overhauls and components, has received FAA-PMA approval for its main wheel drive bar supporting Gulfstream V and G550 aircraft. This newly certified solution provides operators, MROs, and wheel and brake facilities with a cost-effective, readily available alternative to OEM supply constraints. As part of the Victor Sierra family of aftermarket aviation brands, Av8 works alongside APS to offer key wheel and brake components, including BlackSteel^® brakes, that help business aircraft operators maintain reliable operations.

The new FAA-PMA drive bar not only expands Av8's portfolio of aviation solutions but also addresses a long-standing challenge in the aviation marketplace: limited OEM availability that has left operators and maintenance providers with few options. By offering a fully certified, one-to-one replacement, Av8 helps restore access, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

The Av8 drive bar (P/N NP-AHM10136-1) is a direct replacement for Meggitt P/N AHM10136, utilized in the following main wheel assemblies:

• Meggitt P/N AHA2114
• Gulfstream P/N 1159SCL503-7
• Gulfstream P/N 1159SCL503-9

"Our mission has always been to take supply-chain uncertainty out of the equation for our customers," said Yael Arnoni, President of Av8. "This approval demonstrates Av8's commitment to ensuring maintenance and overhaul providers have reliable access to the parts they need without compromise on quality or certification."

By expanding its PMA portfolio with this critical component, Av8 continues to lead the charge in addressing availability gaps across the industry. The newly approved drive bar empowers wheel and brake shops to maintain turnaround times, reduce dependence on single-source suppliers, and deliver uninterrupted support to operators worldwide.

As part of the Victor Sierra family of brands, Av8's main wheel drive bar (P/N NP-AHM10136-1) is available to purchase direct from Av8 at Av8Group.com, or on line through McFarlane Aviation's website: McFarlaneAviation.com.

About Av8
Av8 is an FAA and EASA certified repair station specializing in landing gear overhauls and PMA parts for commercial, business, and general aviation. With a reputation for engineering excellence and customer support, Av8 helps MROs, operators, and repair stations reduce maintenance costs and streamline operations. As part of Victor Sierra, Av8 builds on a foundation of expertise to support aircraft operators worldwide. For more information, please visit Av8Grp.com.

Victor Sierra
Victor Sierra is the parent company of APS, Av8, McFarlane Aviation, and Tempest Aero Group, a family of brands recognized for designing, manufacturing, servicing, and distributing proprietary aftermarket components for a wide range of aviation markets. For more information, please visit Victor-Sierra.com.

SOURCE Av8