Inspections
Annual and 100-hour inspections with clear squawk lists and estimates before work goes ahead. Pre-buy inspections for aircraft you're considering.
Aircraft maintenance on the field at Santa Monica since 1982.
A family-owned FAA certificated repair station for general aviation aircraft. Inspections, repairs, avionics and the small jobs that keep you flying, done by people who know your airplane by name.
Southwest side of KSMO2701 Airport Ave, Santa Monica
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pmClosed weekends
FAA Repair StationCertificate YYKR678L
What we do
Airframe, powerplant and avionics work under one roof, from a quick oxygen top-off to a full annual.
Airframe & engine
General maintenance and major repairs on small aircraft, light sport and larger airplanes. Continental, Lycoming and Rotax engines supported.
AD, SB & STC work
Airworthiness directive and service bulletin compliance, plus installation of supplemental type certificate modifications.
Cirrus service
Routine and scheduled maintenance for Cirrus SR20 and SR22 owners, including TKS ice protection and air conditioning service.
Propellers
Fixed-pitch and constant-speed propeller service and dynamic prop balancing to smooth out vibration.
Oxygen & nitrogen
Bulk and bottled oxygen service and nitrogen for struts and tires.
Avionics installation and repair
Our avionics shop handles troubleshooting, testing and new installations, from a single nav/com swap to a full glass panel. We sell and install equipment from Garmin, Avidyne and S-TEC.
Avionics direct line: (310) 391-0692
- GPS navigators and nav/coms
- Primary and multi-function displays
- Autopilots
- Traffic systems (TCAS) and radar
- ELT installation and testing
- Gyroscopic instruments
A family shop on a historic field
Kim Davidson started the shop at Santa Monica Airport in 1982, and it has been family owned and operated ever since. Owners keep coming back because we answer the phone, explain what we found, and get airplanes back on the line quickly.
Whether you're based at KSMO or flying in from elsewhere in the Los Angeles basin, call ahead and we'll find a slot for you.
“They're a great shop and super quick. I have my Cirrus maintained there and I'm very pleased with the service I get.”
Cirrus owner
Contact the shop
- Shop
- (310) 391-6293
- Avionics
- (310) 391-0692
- Fax
- (310) 391-7660
- kdavidson@kdasmo.com
- Address
- 2701 Airport Ave
Santa Monica, CA 90405 - Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm