Kelly Aero is a leading original equipment manufacturing supplier to the aviation industry and the world’s largest private OEM for aircraft aftermarket magnetos, replacement parts, and ignition harness.
We create, design, and engineer not only the aircraft engine parts with our in-house resources, but also the tooling and manufacturing processes. Every overhauled Bendix, Slick magneto, new ignition harnesses, or FAA/PMA approved replacement parts are shipped to meet the application demands of your airplane.
PRODUCTS
FAA/PMA Replacement Parts
Timing is everything. Minimize your down time with Kelly Aero FAA/PMA approved replacement parts when repairing your aircraft engine’s ignition system. We offer aircraft ignition components, magneto parts, and repair kits for Slick, Bendix, and Continental Motors.
500 Hour Inspection
Detailed 35 Point checklist to ensure a complete inspection of your CMI/Bendix Magnetos.

Slick & CMI/Bendix Magneto
Surpassing your highest expectations for aircraft mag overhauls.
Hassle Free Guarantee
Register your part today so that you can benefit from our limited warranty policy. View our aircraft part registration.

Aircraft Ignition Harness
FAA APPROVED QUALITY SYSTEM
QUICK TURN-AROUND AND EXCHANGE AVAILABLE
100% PRODUCTION TESTED TO A HIGHER ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA THAN INDUSTRY STANDARD
IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING AND CONTROL OF OUR OWN FAA/PMA REPLACEMENT PARTS
OEM Supplier
Kelly Aero manufactures FAA/PMA approved aircraft magnetos, ignition leads, harnesses, & replacement parts for general aviation & military customers.
Awesome Support
Our customer service team and sales support are happy to assist you with any questions you have.
334-286-8551
Your General Aviation Ignition Source.
Delivering a New Level of Excellence.
Kelly Aero has been a partner and member of the General Aviation community for over 35 years retaining good relationships with all major OEMs, distributors, the maintenance organizations and most importantly, the pilots. As long time pilots and aircraft owners, the Kelly family recognizes the need for quality in all parts they bring to market; as it is not just a way of doing business, but it is a responsibility.
Our strength is in understanding each aircraft and the demands on the systems to which we support. We leverage our years of general aviation experience and strong industry partnerships to ensure that all Kelly Aero products are designed, built, tested, and distributed to meet the highest customer standards. Moving forward, we strive to introduce more leading-edge products at best-value pricing for you, the aircraft owner.
Hartzell Engine Tech Acquires Kelly Aero
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Nov. 27, 2023 – Hartzell Engine Tech, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired the assets of Kelly Aero LLC, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket aircraft magnetos, replacement parts and ignition harnesses for General...
AIRCRAFT PREPURCHASE/PREBUY INSPECTION AND MAGNETOS – BUYER BEWARE!
The purchase of an aircraft isn’t as simple as kicking the tires and taking a test flight. Most aircraft have a significant dollar value to the buyer and seller. The value of the airplane is directly affected by the sum total of the state of repair of all...
Retro Aircraft Air Conditioning
Getting to take out your aircraft on a warm summer’s day can be a highlight of a good weekend or the best kind of start to your week. Taxiing out onto the tarmac to get ready to fly has to be one of the best feelings of anticipation there is. But sitting there...

View our video to see what Auburn University Aviation thinks about Kelly Aerospace Thermal Systems’s (KATS) all electric air conditioning system, ThermaCool. Auburn’s flight students stay cool in Alabama with pre-cooling their Cessna airplanes.

THERMACOOL AC SYSTEM by KATS
GROUND COOLING at the touch of a button
(plugged-in)
20º TEMP DROP in five minutes
NO TAKE-OFF or IN-FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS
OEM Installation
FAA/STC Certified
