Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma, Inc.

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Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma Inc. was founded in 1959 by repair specialist Jay L. Gentry and B.H. "Pop" Popplewell. Focusing on General Aviation, they soon established a reputation for quality work, short turn times and a solid warranty program. Originally operating out of an old house converted into a shop, the partners soon realized that they needed to expand, and in 1963 they built a larger facility. This facility allowed for more equipment and expanded capabilities. By 1969, word spread and Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma Inc. came to be known nationally. The increased demand for services required another expansion. In 1972, Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma became a corporation, owned by "Pop" Popplewell and his two sons Richard and James "Pete" Popplewell. Richard and Pete worked with their father in the shop since age 15. They both received additional vocational and business training to complement their experience. In 1973, Aircraft Accessories of Oklahoma purchased Martin's Aircraft Fuel Metering Service. This acquisition expanded the company into carburetor and fuel injection system overhauls. After receiving factory training Pete managed the fuel shop and trained new technicians. An addition was required to facilitate the new "Fuel Shop". Upon his passing in 1981, "Pop" left the company to his sons Richard and Pete. By keeping their father's philosophy of creating goodwill by doing good work, the company continued to grow. ...

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