Repair Station
Fox River Aviation Enterprises (FRA)
FRA is the exclusive ACA-approved FAA Part 145 Repair Station, located inside the American Champion Aircraft factory at
We service and restore:
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7- & 8-series Aeronca
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Champion
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Bellanca
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American Champion Aircraft
The same craftsmen who build new ACA aircraft perform the repairs — with factory tooling, OEM parts, and direct engineering support.
HOURS OF OPERATION
6AM-2:30PM (CT)
Schedule Your Aircraft with the Factory Repair Team
Submit your aircraft details to receive a quote and initiate scheduling.
Owners bring their aircraft here when it matters most.
Primary Service Areas
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Annuals & Maintenance
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Damage Repair
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Rebuilds & Restorations
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Fabric & Paint
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Wings & Fuel Systems
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Avionics / Panels (scope varies)
Important Limitations
Wood-spar wings: No work is performed on wood-spar wings — only removal and replacement with new ACA-manufactured metal-spar assemblies.
Estimates: Estimates are subject to revision after teardown and inspection.
Services & Capabilities
Below are our core services. If you don’t see your exact need listed, contact us—we’ll confirm what we can support for your model and configuration.
Complete & Partial Rebuilds
Full or partial airframe rebuilds for ACA aircraft—restoring fuselage, wings, and tail to factory standards.
Common work includes:
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Full or partial airframe rebuilds (fuselage, wings, and tail)
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Fixture-mounted fuselage rebuilds to ensure proper alignment and structural integrity
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Upgrades performed during rebuilds (examples: aluminum gear, cargo doors, extended baggage)
Important notes:
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No rebuild of existing parts — replacements utilize new components and assemblies
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Metal-spar conversions performed only on eligible aircraft models
Fuselage & Tail Upgrades
Structural and utility upgrades for the fuselage and tail—often performed during rebuilds or as standalone projects.
Common work includes:
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Structural replacement and recover work (damaged tubing or component removal)
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Upgrade to aluminum landing gear (standalone modification or during rebuild)
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Extended baggage area conversions for increased storage capacity
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Cargo door installations for improved accessibility
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Fabric recover and repainting of fuselage and tail assemblies
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Tail surface replacements to restore alignment and control performance
Wing & Tank Work
Wing removal/replacement and related fuel system work for eligible aircraft.
Common work includes:
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Removal and replacement of wings due to tank leaks, fabric deterioration, or upgrade requirements
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Wing removal and installation for new or refurbished assemblies
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Fabric repair and repainting limited to affected areas (example: bird strikes or localized damage)
Important notes:
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Metal-spar conversions are factory-only operations
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No wood-spar wing repairs are performed
Metal & Fabric Work
Recovering, repair, and refinishing support for fabric and metal components.
Common work includes:
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Full recovering of wings, tail, and fuselage fabric surfaces
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Localized patch and section repairs with refinishing and paint touch-ups
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Repainting and refinishing for full or partial airframes
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Media blasting and powder coating available for frames and components
Pricing note:
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All pricing varies; individual quotes provided after inspection.
Engine & Baffle Work
Engine-area support related to mounts, attachments, hoses, and baffles.
Common work includes:
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Replacement of metal engine baffles (often discovered during teardown or inspection)
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Engine mount and attachment replacements (not overhauls)
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Replacement of hoses and isolators as needed for safety and reliability
Avionics & Panel Upgrades
Avionics installations and panel modernization, from simple upgrades to full package builds.
Common work includes:
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Installation and upgrade of avionics systems (single-unit radios to complete VFR and IFR packages)
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Custom instrument panel fabrication or modernization of existing layouts
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Upgrades performed during rebuilds or as standalone installations
Service Request Details
To initiate a service request, please submit your aircraft information along with a brief description of the work requested.
For the most accurate evaluation, include:
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Aircraft model and serial number
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Description of requested work or service goal
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Photos (if applicable)
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Aircraft location (city, state, or airport)
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Preferred timeline
Complete information allows our team to review your request efficiently and prepare an accurate estimate.
BEFORE AND AFTER REPAIRS
