Nestled in the foothills of the San Francisco Peaks in northern Arizona, just south of the Grand Canyon, Novakinetics people combine creative engineering with quality craftsmanship and manufacturing. We have designed and obtained FAA certification for Pratt & Whitney PMA replacement engine crankshafts, Cessna twin engine nose cowlings, and PT6A engine driven air conditioning compressor drive pad adapters. We have been manufacturing composite aircraft parts since 1996; our products are flying on the following aircraft:

Air Tractor AT401, 402, 502, 602, and 802

Cessna 340, 414, 414A

Hughes OH-6A

Lear 55

Pilatus PC9

In addition, we have produced carbon fiber telescope tubes and aviator's helmet visor covers. We designed and built the Transtech carbon/Kevlar® mountain bike frames.

Our manufacturing processes include wet layup and prepreg layup composites, thermoforming and router trimming of plexiglas. We use epoxy resin systems that can be qualified to the FAR 25.853 interior burn test requirements. Soon we will offer thermoforming of Kydex plastic for aircraft interiors. Our painting capabilities include prime, topcoat, and erosion coatings.

Our engineering capabilities include design, drafting, and structural analysis using both manual methods and Nastran FEA. We provided structures engineering FEA analysis and DER support for the Aeronca PMA fan cowl doors now flying on Boeing 737's.

We can build high quality production parts from your drawings and specifications. We can help design and build tooling for new projects. Our design operation is led by Jim Corning, who combines an MIT degree in Mechanical Engineering with an eye for aesthetics. And, we can provide structural analysis and testing for both product development and the FAA approval process.

Composites Manufacturing Products:

We build engine compartment scoops and ducts which include bonded composite assemblies and a rivetted aluminum oil drain access door.

Novakinetics-built scoop and duct assemblies are flying on Cessna 340 and 414 series airplanes, as part of RAM Aircraft, L.P. STC approved modifications.

Composites Manufacturing Products, Continued:

Novakinetics produces engine nose cowlings, fairings, wingtips, cockpit canopies, internal ductwork and empennage parts for the Air Tractor AT-802F fire fighting airplane shown here.

Novakinetics engineering designed and produced tooling for the Hoerner wingtips now flying on Air Tractor AT-802 airplanes. Shown is a structural load test on a prototype wingtip using bags of lead shot.

We often work closely with our customers, at their facilities, to create new parts and ensure that they fit perfectly and repeatably.

Engineering and Design Services:

Novakinetics engineering and tooling specialists produced this series of models to help a client explore engine cowl design concepts for a new cargo plane.

These scale models were produced as a quick and cost effective way to evaluate different engine intake and exhaust system layouts.

We have also produced wax patterns for investment casting of prototypes, such as these small scale compressor housing patterns. Many materials and processes are common between composites tooling and foundry tooling; we are capable in both areas.

Special Projects, Carbon Specialties:

Novakinetics engineering specialists built a heated mold with an internal pressure bag for processing these prepreg carbon fiber aviator's helmet visor covers.

We have designed and constructed large CNC machined patterns, such as this wood pattern for a carbon fiber propeller spinner to be used in an ongoing Supermarine Seafire restoration.

Special Projects:

Every year, engineering students at the University of Texas at Arlington build a race car for the SAE Formula competition. When we were located in Fort Worth, we helped these students build their bodywork each year.

Typically, the students would build a rough pattern, which we would smooth as needed. We then helped them build molds and "production" parts, with one of our painters doing the final finish. We had a lot of fun teaching our specialties and really respected the work the students put into their designs.

We're currently exploring opportunities to sponsor similar projects at Northern Arizona University or in the Flagstaff area.

Contact: Jim Corning or Christina Barker-Roybal

NOVAKINETICS, LLC 3920 East Huntington Drive, Suite A Flagstaff Arizona 86004 800.347.2291 928.522.8112 fax 928.522.8108