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New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 18, 2025

New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 18, 2025

Posted by Clinton McJenkin on Aug 18th 2025

It’s a busy week in the disassembly shop, with four classic airframes rolling in for teardown: a Piper PA-23 Apache, a Beechcraft K35 Bonanza, a Mooney M20M Bravo, and a Cessna 172S Skyhawk. Each represents a different chapter in general aviation history—twin-engine utility, V-tail …
New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 6, 2025

New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 6, 2025

Posted by Clinton McJenkin on Aug 6th 2025

This is the second hangar swap this week, with the first five aircraft in the hangar for less than 20 hours. With the rush job behind us, the hangar is ready for the kind of more complete, complex airplanes that take nearly a week to break down, yielding far more parts and far more satisfaction …
New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 4, 2025

New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar August 4, 2025

Posted by Clinton McJenkin on Aug 4th 2025

With just 20 labor hours to strip five airframes—Cessna 150D, 175A, Citabria 7GCAA, Taylorcraft BC-12-D, and Luscombe 8E—the clock is brutal. Every part counts, and there’s zero room for hesitation. It’s fast, focused, and pure BAS precision. The next rotation’s al …
New In The BAS Turbine Disassembly Hangar August 1, 2025

New In The BAS Turbine Disassembly Hangar August 1, 2025

Posted by Clinton McJenkin on Aug 1st 2025

Third time’s a charm—and this one's got pedigree. Today we’re rolling our third Citation, a Cessna Citation V, into the new turbine disassembly shop, where Eric and his crew are prepped to do what they do best: surgical teardown with a mechanic’s precision and a scrapper …
How Small Airports Keep Rural America Flying High

How Small Airports Keep Rural America Flying High

Posted by Bailee Lynch on Jul 29th 2025

Forget busy terminals, boarding zones, and baggage claims - there's another aviation hero quietly keeping America connected: general aviation airports. These small-town airports might not have flashy lounges or giant planes, but they're the unsung champions keeping rural America thriving!   …
New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar July 22, 2025

New In The BAS Disassembly Hangar July 22, 2025

Posted by Clinton McJenkin on Jul 22nd 2025

While the aviation world’s buzzing in Wisconsin, we’re holding it down in Greeley. No sunburns, no bratwurst… just bare fuselages, pulled panels, and a lineup of aircraft that flew straight past Oshkosh and into our disassembly shops. This week, the piston hangar welcomed a P …