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Speedbrake Mods: Questionable For Some

Some OEMs include speedbrakes as standard or as an option on new aircraft, and theyve been available for years as STCd retrofit systems. Fitting speedbrakes in the aftermarket may seem like a complicated project, and while its a major modification, the installation is easier than you might think-as easy as cutting holes (rectangles, actually) in metal wings can be, that is. In this article we'll look at the two and only aftermarket speedbrake systems, the installation, real-world use and the cost.

Larry Anglisano
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Some OEMs include speedbrakes as standard or as an option on new aircraft, and they’ve been available for years as STC’d retrofit systems. Fitting speedbrakes in the aftermarket may seem like a complicated project, and while it’s a major modification, the installation is easier than you might think—as easy as cutting holes (rectangles, actually) in metal wings can be, that is.

In this article we’ll look at the two and only aftermarket speedbrake systems, the installation, real-world use and the cost.

Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.