De Havilland Aircraft Engines

We have full facilities for the engine machining work on the DE Havilland Gypsy Moth and Gypsy Queen range of Aircraft engines.

Specialist engine reconditioning
Manufacture bearing shells for large compressors
Respray white metal bearing shells
Rebuild and manufacture hydraulic rams
Rebuild and manufacture large driveshafts
Driveshaft parts, universal joints
Balance large fans, driveshafts, engines etc.
CNC lathe
Diesel engine parts for Cat Cummins Detroit
Penrite Oil

M.S Coombes featured in Pacific Wings Magazine

Although Southair has a fully approved engine shop, it was obvious that a great deal of specialised machining was required and this work was entrusted to M.S. Coombes in Christchurch, who, many decades ago, looked after the Air New Zealand fleet of Rapides.

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