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About Us

Vintage Radials is the rebirth of Aircraft Cylinder & Turbine, Inc. Mike Nixon took over the company in 2007. The business was relocated to it's new base of operations in Tehachapi, CA in 2008. This followed the establishment of Vintage Carburetors, Inc. in 2004.

We are one of the world's largest FAA Certified Repair Station specializing in overhauls for Curtiss-Wright and Pratt & Whitney radial aircraft engines.

Our group of highly skilled and experienced craftsmen provide overhauled engines for customers in many countries.

We also maintain a large parts inventory to keep the world's vintage aircraft flying.

Mike Nixon photo


Vintage Radials
Management Team


Mike Nixon
President


Kim Nixon
Vice President