Custom Aircraft panels with a glass cockpit designed for your aicraft, budget and mission. We are a Garmin, Dynon and Avidyne dealer. Custom Avionics Because not every aircraft is the same we 3D scan your panel Panels are laser engraved to provide the best contrast in colors Durable powder coat panels with different finishes for every unique design Axis Elite Axis Display with internal IFR GPS, NAV/COM, Audio and Autopilot. GTN750xi for a secondary NAV/COM source to meet IFR requirements. Tidy Axis Elite Axis Display with internal IFR GPS, NAV/COM, Audio and Autopilot. GNC 215 for a secondary NAV/COM source to meet IFR requirements. AeroSpring Cessna 172 Models N thru R Cessna 182 Models Mini T-Stack Cessna 172 Models K thru M Cessna 182 Models All Your Dream Panel We understand that every aircraft owner has a unique vision for their dream panel, and we are dedicated to turning those dreams into reality while keeping budgets in mind. In-House Process Our commitment to efficiency is evident in our streamlined process. All our aircraft panels are meticulously designed in-house, fabricated with precision, powder coated for durability, and laser engraved for accuracy. This seamless approach minimizes aircraft downtime, ensuring swift installations and quick returns to the skies. Attention to Detail We excel in intricate aircraft panel design, focusing on precision and personalization. Our attention to detail ensures bespoke solutions, crafting unique panels tailored to individual preferences and needs. Request a Quote First name Last name Email* Phone* Are you an aircraft Owner? Tail Number Aircraft Make / Model: Engine Make /Model Current Equipment Electric Trim Push to talk On Control Yokes TCAS Installed Weather and Traffic Autopilot Equipment you would like to have installed: Equipment you would like to have removed: Please send us a clear image of your panel. Upload Panel Image Add up to 3 files Submit CONTACT US Your Vision We build custom panels with your budget in mind. During an engine upgrade most of our customers take advantage of new avionics and an engine monitor to enhance their flying experience. We can complete the design and installation of a panel very efficiently during your engine upgrade since we start with a clean slate. ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_37_47 PM.png 172 Alpha-Black BG.jpg Garmin Panel 182.jpg Steve Turner Cessna 172 Garmin.jpg C180 Instrument Panel By Air Plains.JPG ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_53_39 PM.png ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_37_47 PM.png 172 Alpha-Black BG.jpg Garmin Panel 182.jpg Steve Turner Cessna 172 Garmin.jpg C180 Instrument Panel By Air Plains.JPG ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_53_39 PM.png ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_37_47 PM.png 172 Alpha-Black BG.jpg Garmin Panel 182.jpg Steve Turner Cessna 172 Garmin.jpg C180 Instrument Panel By Air Plains.JPG ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_53_39 PM.png ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_37_47 PM.png 172 Alpha-Black BG.jpg Garmin Panel 182.jpg Steve Turner Cessna 172 Garmin.jpg C180 Instrument Panel By Air Plains.JPG ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_53_39 PM.png ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_37_47 PM.png 172 Alpha-Black BG.jpg Garmin Panel 182.jpg Steve Turner Cessna 172 Garmin.jpg C180 Instrument Panel By Air Plains.JPG ChatGPT Image Apr 19, 2026, 09_53_39 PM.png

STC upgrade Flight manuals, continued airworthiness and service instructions.

300HP Engine Upgrade for the Cessna 180 Skywagon. STC approved for all C-180 models. Cessna 180 300 HP 158 ktas Cruise Speed 1650 fpm Climb Rate 420 ft. Take-Off Distance 24,000 ft. Service Ceiling 1900 hrs TBO (SIL98-9E) 9% Cruise Speed 51% Climb Rate -33% Take-Off Roll 22% Service Ceiling 26% TBO Performance Increase Fuel reservoir tank, accessories and installation hardware Fuel Pump McCauley three blade propeller and assembly or Hartzell Scimitar three blade propeller Polished spinner assembly Engine isolator mounts with bolts Manifold pressure/fuel flow gauge Throttle mixture cable assemblies Check valve All new fuel and oil lines and scat-hoses Baffle mod components New prop governor Placards Hardware, switches and clamp kit STC Authorization, Drawings, and Installation Instructions Optional: New Seaplane West engine mount Complete Kit We provide an all-encompassing kit during the upgrade. We like to call it a NEW firewall forward upgrade. Our goal is to provide all the hardware needed to complete the installation with ease. Fly above the terrain and get there faster Take advantage of true airspeed at altitude Climb to new heights and find the tailwind REQUEST QUOTE Adventures If you are the lucky owner of a Cessna 180 you know you are special. You have it all. A capable airplane that can play well in the dirt with other taildraggers and still take you to the big airports without holding the traffic behind you. With a 300 HP fuel injected IO-550 we promise that it will be even better. Powerplant Factory rebuilt, zero time Continental IO-550-D engine equipped with Bendix Mags, wiring harness, spark plugs, non-congealing oil cooler, fuel injection , high capacity oil pump with integral oil filter adapter. New logbook and factory warranty. Why fuel injection? Anytime an engine generates more than 260 HP we believe that fuel injection provides the needed even fuel distribution on each cylinder to make your flying worry free. You will achieve more predictable CHTs and EGTs and enjoy a smoother ride with reduced vibration. This minimizes premature component failure. Did we mention 0% carburetor ice issues? Powerplant IO-550-D IO-520-D Horsepower 300 HP 300 HP Max. RPM 2700 RPM 2850 RPM* Compres. Ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1 Fuel Consumption 75% Power 17-18 GPH 15-16 GPH We offer several products that will enhance your aircraft and add more pleasure to your flying. During an engine upgrade we are able to install other products and accessories efficiently since we start with a clean slate. Accessories Electronic Ignition Engine Monitor Aircraft Interior Engine Pre-Heater Avionics Upgrades Auxiliary Tanks Installation With Air Plains there are a few options to get 180 horsepower into your Skyhawk. We do not sell the "STC Paperwork" only. This is because we believe that the kit parts that we offer with the engine upgrade is the "secret sauce" to a complete, safe and successful installation. We have added several more parts over the 40 years with our continual engineering. Our goal is to make the installer's job as easy as possible. Installation instructions and blueprints safeguard the procedures and standards for installation and maintenance of your new engine... no matter where you choose to have it installed. Did you know that in the state of Kansas there is no sales tax on aircraft maintenance or modification? REQUEST QUOTE Option 1 Install at Air Plains Purchase Complete Kit Engine Provided Installed at our Facilities One flat fee Use our Know-How 2 to 3 weeks Turn Time Option 2 Install at your FBO Purchase Complete Kit Installed by your mechanic Complete Hardware Instructions and Drawings Tech Support provided Customer Focus Besides customer satisfaction, one of our main goals is to provide continual airworthiness for your aircraft. We are never done adding more features to the upgrade kit. This is why we fabricate our FAA-PMA parts in-house. We are able to reduce cost significantly to save you more money and provide a product that meets our kit quality standards. We are here to provide future support in your maintenance. Visit our online store to find STC products and FAA-PMA parts. BUY PARTS $314 $940 OEM Vs. Air Plains $1,295 $11,935 $976 $324 $372 $264 REQUEST QUOTE On Water If you seek more adventures in the water we provide a few options to prepare your aircraft for floats or anphibs. Additional power will enable you to explore other uncharted territories and launch your airplane off the water much faster. Propeller All propellers have been matched to provide the best combination of airframe and powerplant thru flight test and vibration analysis. We offer several propeller STCs to make each aircraft unique. Model: McCauley Blackmac D3A34C401 /90DFA Engines: IO-520 IO-550 Diameter: 80-88 Model: Hartzell Trailblazer PHC-L3Y1F-1N /NG8301-5 Engine: - IO-550 Diameter: 80 PROPELLER STCs

The instructions below will cover the proper way to install our airbox and support bracket in your Air Plains 172-180HP engine upgrade. 1. Apply silicone seal Apply a very thin bead of silicone to the airbox surface where it will make contact to the adaptor plate. 2. Attach airbox Use provided bolt for the left rear attachment. Do no tighten all the air box fasteners. They should be loose until all components are together. 3. Fasten the machine screws. Do not tighten! 4. Alternator bracket Attach Alternator bracket to the engine. Forward bolt will be used to attach the support bracket to the airbox. 5. Support Bracket Slide support bracket thru cover plate. Note that cover plate must be on forward side of the baffles. 6. Support bracket attachment. Slide support bracket thru cover plate. Note that cover plate must be on forward side of the baffles. 7. Install cover plate Use PK Screws and tinnermans to install the cover plate. 8. Final installation and fitment Once all the hardware is assembled tighten all the fasteners to ensure that the air box is installed without any binding or jamming. If your support bracket is too short it may need an aluminum filler plate between the bracket and the airbox. If the bracket is too long make sure you are using the correct attachment holes in the air box. Our bracket is identical to the factory size and although it should work with minimal modification it may require you to rework the bracket.

Air Plains Services , a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has gained Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) from the Federal Aviation Administration for its forward spinner bulkhead  for a number of Cessna 172 models. This component joins the Air Plains parts catalog that includes the Cessna 172 aft spinner bulkhead PMA component and the forward and aft bulkhead assemblies designed specifically for any Cessna 172 with the Air Plains 180hp engine upgrade STC. “We’re always looking to expand our PMA range of parts for Cessna pistons, focusing on high quality and low market cost,” said Katie Church, Air Plains president. “We’ve already gained design and production expertise for this part through the STC process, so expanding the PMA product line to include legacy aircraft models was a logical extension.” The forward PMA spinner bulkhead (Part #APS0550321-4) is approved for Cessna 172 I through P models and for French-made 172 L through P models. Air Plains produces hundreds of PMA and STC parts for a wide variety of Cessna single-engine piston such as components for the air induction system including airboxes, collars, gaskets, adjustable brackets and baffles assemblies, all available at the company’s online store . For information about the new spinner bulkhead or any Air Plains product, call 1-800-752-8481 or +1-620-326-8904 or send an email to sales@airplains.com .

WELLINGTON, KS (July 31, 2025) – Air Plains Services , a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it has gained Parts Manufacturing Approval from the Federal Aviation Administration for the airbox filter seal assembly  for Cessna 172 L and M model aircraft. “The seal assembly is an important part of the cooling system and plays a key role in proper CHT management,” said Katie Church, president of Air Plains. “We specialize in PMA parts for Cessna piston, particularly the cooling system, and when we find ways to improve on an original design, we want to add it our product range.” Mechanics at Air Plains report the absence of the filter seal assembly on many L and M model Cessna 172 Skyhawks coming in for engine upgrades. This can cause a change in designed air flow over the engine, resulting in higher CHTs, as much as 10 to 15 degrees F. “The seal is essential to achieve a greater pressure differential in the engine compartment that strengthens the flow of cooler air over the engine,” Church said. “As we’ve done with other components such as the airbox, we’ve made it better, easy to install and less expensive than other options.” Air Plains opted for a special, lightweight polycarbonate plastic due to its higher temperature resistance, weight and strength. The fiberglass-reinforced silicone material is a single piece seal that provides the best differential pressure between the upper and lower cowl and is designed for easy installation. Air Plains offers a wide range of PMA parts for the induction system including airboxes, collars, gaskets, adjustable brackets and baffles assemblies, all available at the company’s online store . For information about the new airbox filter seal assembly or any Air Plains product, call 1-800-752-8481 or +1-620-326-8904 or send an email to sales@airplains.com . ### Air Plains Services, based in Wellington, Kansas, is a leader in general aviation aircraft upgrades, specializing in high performance engine upgrades  for most Cessna 172, 180 and 182/182RG piston aircraft, avionics systems  and components as well as custom avionics panels, high quality spare parts  and enhanced performance systems, and aircraft modification and maintenance . Air Plains stands apart from most other companies, shipping complete, ready-to-install engine upgrade kits anywhere in the world. Air Plains Services, serving the aerospace industry for more than 40 years, is also the home of the Inpulse ADI modification that allows high compression aircraft engines to use 91 octane auto fuel. Air Plains also owns Petersen Aviation  of Minden, Nebraska, known worldwide for its wide inventory of Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) that allow general aviation aircraft owners to use less expensive, unleaded auto fuel instead of 100LL avgas.  For more information, visit the Air Plains website at www.airplains.com  and follow the company on the Air Plains Facebook  and Instagram  pages. For information on Air Plains’ Inpulse system for unleaded auto fuel, visit www.flyinpulse.com .