Post a Parts Wanted request — AOG response from a global seller pool

When an aircraft is on the ground waiting on a single part, time and traceability matter more than price. A free Parts Wanted post on ChopperSwap is broadcast platform-wide instantly to every overhaul shop, parted-out specialist and operator with surplus.

AOG parts sourcing is a multi-front search: OEM lead time vs parted-out availability vs overhaul-shop loaner pool vs operator surplus. Calling each channel separately costs hours; a single Wanted post hits all four at once.

ChopperSwap's Parts Wanted wizard enforces the fields a serious seller needs to quote: part number, alt P/N, condition (new / OH / SV / repairable), required tag (8130-3, EASA Form 1), quantity and AOG flag. Sellers respond with ready-to-ship inventory and tag scans in your inbox.

Steps

  1. Open the Parts Wanted wizard — Sign in and click "Create listing" → "Parts Wanted". The wizard prompts for P/N, condition and tag in under two minutes.
  2. Enter part number and alt P/Ns — Primary P/N plus any superseded or alternate P/Ns you will accept. Specify applicable airframe model to widen the seller search.
  3. Set condition and tag requirements — Required condition (new / OH / SV / repairable / core). Mandatory tag (FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1, dual, or none). Hard requirements on traceability or batch.
  4. Flag AOG and set deadline — Tick the AOG box if the aircraft is grounded. Set delivery deadline and incoterm. AOG posts are highlighted in the Wanted feed and pushed to the active seller pool immediately.
  5. Publish, review, close — Quotes arrive in your inbox with tag scans. Compare price, location, condition and freight ETA. Message the seller to close — no broker layer, no commission.

Why ChopperSwap

AOG-first design

AOG flag escalates posts in the feed, the digest, and direct seller notifications. Built around the hours-not-days reality of AOG sourcing.

All four channels in one broadcast

OEM-authorised brokers, parted-out specialists, overhaul shops and operator surplus all see Wanted posts.

Tag enforcement at quote

Sellers must specify tag type when they respond. No "I think it has a tag somewhere" answers.

Free, no commission

Posting is free. Sellers pay no fee to respond. We never take a percentage at closing.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can I get an AOG part via ChopperSwap?

For commonly-stocked items (filters, seals, bearings, common dynamic components) first responses typically arrive within an hour during business hours. For rare LLPs the search may take days — Wanted posts stay live and accumulate responses.

Do I have to know the exact part number?

Primary P/N is required, but alt P/Ns and airframe context help sellers match superseded or interchangeable units. The wizard supports multiple P/N entry.

Can I require a specific tag type?

Yes — required tag is a mandatory wizard field. You can require FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1, or accept either. Sellers must specify tag type in their response.

Is posting really free?

Yes. Buyer-side Wanted posts are free and uncapped. ChopperSwap takes no commission on closed transactions.

Can I post for tooling or GSE?

Yes — Parts Wanted covers tooling, ground support equipment, test rigs and consumables in addition to rotable parts.

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