Canopy/Cockpit/Fuselage Covers:
The Piper PA-601 Aerostar Canopy, Cockpit, and Nose Covers provide custom-fit, all-weather protection for the windshield, side windows, canopy roof, and nose, helping prevent heat damage to upholstery and avionics, reduce leaks from doors and windows, and deter vandalism. Made from reflective Silver Acrylic Sunbrella canvas and fully lined with soft microfiber, these covers are water, ice, and snow repellent, UV resistant, breathable to allow moisture escape, and highly reflective to lower cabin temperatures to near-ambient levels. Each cover is tailored to the aircraft’s specific antenna and temperature probe placements, secures with adjustable belly straps and quick-release buckles, includes high-quality shock cord for a snug fit, and comes with a duffle bag. Corners are color-matched to the aircraft, and optional registration number imprinting is available, ensuring durable, scratch-free, and reliable protection for short- or long-term storage.
Engine/Prop Covers:
Engine and Propeller Covers provide custom-fit, all-weather protection for the entire engine cowl, air inlets, spinner, and propeller blades, helping prevent damage from debris, moisture, and temperature extremes. Standard engine covers cinch around or behind the spinner, fasten with Velcro beneath the cowling, and attach with a belly strap, with optional connection to the canopy cover. Insulated versions feature a quilted, water-repellent composite of solution-dyed polyester, 3M Thinsulate, and soft nylon lining to retain heat, complement engine preheaters, and reduce wear in cold climates. Propeller covers are one-piece, form-fitting designs for wooden, composite, or metal blades and attach with an all-weather zipper, with insulated options available for additional cold-weather protection. All covers are made from durable Silver Acrylic Sunbrella or Solution-Dyed Polyester, fully lined with soft microfiber to prevent scratching, highly reflective to reduce cabin heat, and breathable to allow moisture escape, ensuring reliable, long-term protection for engines and propellers.
Plugs and Protection:
Pitot Tube Covers and Engine Inlet Plugs provide essential protection for critical aircraft components during storage and ground operations. Standard pitot tube covers are made of durable Naugahyde vinyl, slip over the entire pitot assembly, and secure with a Velcro strap, featuring a “Remove Before Flight” streamer for visibility. Heat-resistant versions are also available to prevent melting if pitot heat is accidentally activated. Custom-fit engine inlet plugs are made from heavy-duty vinyl filled with sculpted urethane foam, include zippers for easy foam removal and drying, and feature visible warning flags or streamers; many can be imprinted with the aircraft registration number for identification. These plugs can even be installed on warm engines, helping safeguard intakes from debris, environmental exposure, and potential damage.
Wing/Tail/Empennage Covers:
Horizontal Stabilizer and Wing Covers for the Piper PA-601 Aerostar provide durable, custom-fit protection for your aircraft against sun damage, frost, snow, ice buildup, corrosion, and environmental wear. Made from either Silver Acrylic Sunbrella for all-year use or Solution-Dyed Polyester for seasonal use, the covers are designed to fully protect the upper surfaces, wrap around leading and trailing edges, and secure under the stabilizers or wings with adjustable straps. Cut-outs can be included to accommodate static wicks, and modifications such as STOL kits, droop tips, or vortex generators can be accommodated. Hail Protection versions are available, incorporating dense closed-cell foam across the upper surface to help prevent damage from small to medium-sized hail. These covers are labeled LEFT and RIGHT for convenience, offering long-term durability, weather resistance, and reliable protection for control surfaces and paint.
Heat Shields and Sun Reflectors:
Heatshields are interior sunshades designed to reduce cockpit overheating and protect avionics and upholstery from sun damage. Made from a unique composite of closed-cell foam with a reflective silver Mylar finish, the semi-rigid heatshields stand securely inside the windshield or window framing using sun visors, Velcro, or suction cups. They fold flat for convenient storage in the included sleeve and are available in full or split designs to fit the windshield and side windows. While ideal as a short-term solution for heat reduction, external fabric covers offer more effective, long-term protection.
Light Weight Travel Covers:
The Lightweight Travel Canopy and Canopy/Nose Covers provide the same protection as standard covers but are made from very lightweight Silver Solution-Dyed Polyester, making them ideal for hangar-stored aircraft used outdoors only occasionally. These covers are lined only over the windshield to save weight, fold compactly for easy stowage, and are water-resistant but intended for limited outdoor use. An ultra-lightweight option is also available for fitted hangar dust protection, while standard Sunbrella covers are recommended for daily outdoor use to maximize durability and heat protection.
