Can Tronair source replacement parts for older General Dynamics GSE units already in my inventory?

In most cases, yes. Our aftermarket team handles parts requests for older Tronair equipment, including items originally sold decades ago. Send a model or serial number, and we'll track down what's available.

What lead times should I expect on General Dynamics GSE orders?

Lead times vary based on whether the item is stocked or built to order. Some categories ship quickly from inventory, while platform-specific builds take longer. Our team provides accurate lead time estimates with each quote so you can plan maintenance schedules around the arrival date.

Why is Tronair still supporting Convair platforms when other suppliers have dropped them?

Tronair's founding mission was aircraft ground support, and that commitment includes legacy airframes with active operators. As long as Convair 580, 600, and 640 aircraft are in service, we aim to keep the tooling available for the crews maintaining them.

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Tire Service Gauge (300 psi/20.7 bar) (CE)

14-6806-6011

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Fuel Test Tool (1 qt/0.95 lt) (short)

07-3006-6900

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1/4 JIC Flare, Mates with 10089-3 3/8-24 UNF-2B

PC-1006

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Coupling, High Pressure Hose (CE)

K-3706

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Tire Service Kit (300 psi/20.7 bar) (CE)

14-6807-6011

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Nitrogen Service Regulator (500 psi/34.5 bar)

14-6808-6000

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Engine Oil Service Unit (2 gal/7.6 l)

Fill Coupling

Strut Service Kit (3,000 psi/207)

14-6805-6010

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Axle Jack (12 ton/10.8 metric ton) (CE)

02-7813C0100

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Nitrogen Service Regulator (2-2,500 psi/172 bar)

14-6804-6000

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Towbar, Standard Multi-Head (CE)

01-1201-0010

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1/4 JIC Flare, 9/16-18 UNF-2B

PC-1009

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Wheel & Brake Dolly (CE)

14-6883-0110

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Engine Oil Service Cart (6 gal/28 l) (CE)

06-5010-6800

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AIRCRAFT BEAD BREAKER ADAPTER RINGS

Z-1063-17

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Potable Water Coupling Replacement

K-2411

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Oxygen Service Regulator (0-2,500 psi/0-172 bar)

Strut Deflator

Tire Bead Breaker

Drain Plug Tool

Hydraulic Maintenance Platform (B4 Type) Maximum Height (8 ft/2.4 m) (CE)

04-6029-5111

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Portable Tripod Jack Proof Load Tester (CE)

02-7947C0000

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Towbar, Portable Universal (CE)

01-1216-0000

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No Hydraulic Coupling Kit

5411-ZZ

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Remote Operated Nitrogen Regulator

K-1225

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AIRCRAFT BEAD BREAKER ADAPTER RINGS

Wye Dump Coupling

Hand Winch Kit

Pneumatic Pump Kit

KIT, GOOSENECK (P)

Lift Tray Assembly

Crane Hook Attachment Kit

KIT, MANIFOLD ASSY

Attachment Head (CE)

200 cu ft certified oxygen bottle (empty)

PC-1124

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300 cu ft certified nitrogen bottle (empty)

PC-1107

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EAGLE TUGS

Diesel Driven Aircraft Tug (115,000 lb capacity)

TTR-8

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Diesel Driven Aircraft Tug (85,000 lb capacity)

TTR-6

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Electric Aircraft Tug (115,000 lb capacity)

ETT-8X

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Electric Aircraft Tug (171,000 lb capacity)

ETT-16

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Electric Aircraft Tug (173,000 lb capacity)

ETT-12X

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Wheel Chocks (12 in/30.5 cm) long

99-9028-6000

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Hydraulic Power Unit, 54 Series (CE)

5411

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Tiltable Four Bottle Service Cart (manifold & high pressure regulator)

20-4525-0000

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Tiltable Four Bottle Service Cart (booster, manifold & high pressure regulator) (CE)

20-4523-0000

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Four Bottle Oxygen Service Cart (booster, manifold & high pressure regulator) (CE)

20-4505-7000

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Four Bottle Cart (manifold, high & low pressure regulator)

20-4504-7000

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Oxygen Booster (Maximum 2,200 psi/152 bar) (CE)

20-4500-7000

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Potable Water Cart, Cold Weather (31 gal/117) fill reservoir (unit includes coupling)

19-4306-0000

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General Dynamics Convair 600

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Tire Service Gauge (300 psi/20.7 bar) (CE)

14-6806-6011

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TRONAIR

Fuel Test Tool (1 qt/0.95 lt) (short)

07-3006-6900

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TRONAIR

1/4 JIC Flare, Mates with 10089-3 3/8-24 UNF-2B

PC-1006

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TRONAIR

Coupling, High Pressure Hose (CE)

K-3706

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TRONAIR

Tire Service Kit (300 psi/20.7 bar) (CE)

14-6807-6011

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TRONAIR

Nitrogen Service Regulator (500 psi/34.5 bar)

14-6808-6000

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TRONAIR

Engine Oil Service Unit (2 gal/7.6 l)

Fill Coupling

Strut Service Kit (3,000 psi/207)

14-6805-6010

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TRONAIR

Axle Jack (12 ton/10.8 metric ton) (CE)

02-7813C0100

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TRONAIR

Nitrogen Service Regulator (2-2,500 psi/172 bar)

14-6804-6000

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TRONAIR

Towbar, Standard Multi-Head (CE)

01-1201-0010

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TRONAIR

1/4 JIC Flare, 9/16-18 UNF-2B

PC-1009

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TRONAIR

Wheel & Brake Dolly (CE)

14-6883-0110

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TRONAIR

Engine Oil Service Cart (6 gal/28 l) (CE)

06-5010-6800

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TRONAIR

AIRCRAFT BEAD BREAKER ADAPTER RINGS

Z-1063-17

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TRONAIR

Potable Water Coupling Replacement

K-2411

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Oxygen Service Regulator (0-2,500 psi/0-172 bar)

Strut Deflator

Tire Bead Breaker

Drain Plug Tool

Hydraulic Maintenance Platform (B4 Type) Maximum Height (8 ft/2.4 m) (CE)

04-6029-5111

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TRONAIR

Portable Tripod Jack Proof Load Tester (CE)

02-7947C0000

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TRONAIR

Towbar, Portable Universal (CE)

01-1216-0000

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TRONAIR

No Hydraulic Coupling Kit

5411-ZZ

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TRONAIR

Remote Operated Nitrogen Regulator

K-1225

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TRONAIR

AIRCRAFT BEAD BREAKER ADAPTER RINGS

Wye Dump Coupling

Hand Winch Kit

Pneumatic Pump Kit

KIT, GOOSENECK (P)

Lift Tray Assembly

Crane Hook Attachment Kit

KIT, MANIFOLD ASSY

Attachment Head (CE)

200 cu ft certified oxygen bottle (empty)

PC-1124

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TRONAIR

300 cu ft certified nitrogen bottle (empty)

PC-1107

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EAGLE TUGS

Diesel Driven Aircraft Tug (115,000 lb capacity)

TTR-8

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EAGLE TUGS

Diesel Driven Aircraft Tug (85,000 lb capacity)

TTR-6

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EAGLE TUGS

Electric Aircraft Tug (115,000 lb capacity)

ETT-8X

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EAGLE TUGS

Electric Aircraft Tug (171,000 lb capacity)

ETT-16

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EAGLE TUGS

Electric Aircraft Tug (173,000 lb capacity)

ETT-12X

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Wheel Chocks (12 in/30.5 cm) long

99-9028-6000

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Hydraulic Power Unit, 54 Series (CE)

5411

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Tiltable Four Bottle Service Cart (manifold & high pressure regulator)

20-4525-0000

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Tiltable Four Bottle Service Cart (booster, manifold & high pressure regulator) (CE)

20-4523-0000

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TRONAIR

Four Bottle Oxygen Service Cart (booster, manifold & high pressure regulator) (CE)

20-4505-7000

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Four Bottle Cart (manifold, high & low pressure regulator)

20-4504-7000

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TRONAIR

Oxygen Booster (Maximum 2,200 psi/152 bar) (CE)

20-4500-7000

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TRONAIR

Potable Water Cart, Cold Weather (31 gal/117) fill reservoir (unit includes coupling)

19-4306-0000

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General Dynamics Convair 640

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TRONAIR

Tire Service Gauge (300 psi/20.7 bar) (CE)

14-6806-6011

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TRONAIR

Fuel Test Tool (1 qt/0.95 lt) (short)

07-3006-6900

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TRONAIR

1/4 JIC Flare, Mates with 10089-3 3/8-24 UNF-2B

PC-1006

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TRONAIR

Coupling, High Pressure Hose (CE)

K-3706

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TRONAIR

Tire Service Kit (300 psi/20.7 bar) (CE)

14-6807-6011

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Nitrogen Service Regulator (500 psi/34.5 bar)

14-6808-6000

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Engine Oil Service Unit (2 gal/7.6 l)

Fill Coupling

Strut Service Kit (3,000 psi/207)

14-6805-6010

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Axle Jack (12 ton/10.8 metric ton) (CE)

02-7813C0100

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Nitrogen Service Regulator (2-2,500 psi/172 bar)

14-6804-6000

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Towbar, Standard Multi-Head (CE)

01-1201-0010

View Product Details

TRONAIR

1/4 JIC Flare, 9/16-18 UNF-2B

PC-1009

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Wheel & Brake Dolly (CE)

14-6883-0110

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Engine Oil Service Cart (6 gal/28 l) (CE)

06-5010-6800

View Product Details

TRONAIR

AIRCRAFT BEAD BREAKER ADAPTER RINGS

Z-1063-17

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Potable Water Coupling Replacement

K-2411

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Oxygen Service Regulator (0-2,500 psi/0-172 bar)

Strut Deflator

Tire Bead Breaker

Drain Plug Tool

Hydraulic Maintenance Platform (B4 Type) Maximum Height (8 ft/2.4 m) (CE)

04-6029-5111

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Portable Tripod Jack Proof Load Tester (CE)

02-7947C0000

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Towbar, Portable Universal (CE)

01-1216-0000

View Product Details

TRONAIR

No Hydraulic Coupling Kit

5411-ZZ

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Remote Operated Nitrogen Regulator

K-1225

View Product Details

TRONAIR

AIRCRAFT BEAD BREAKER ADAPTER RINGS

Wye Dump Coupling

Hand Winch Kit

Pneumatic Pump Kit

KIT, GOOSENECK (P)

Lift Tray Assembly

Crane Hook Attachment Kit

KIT, MANIFOLD ASSY

Attachment Head (CE)

200 cu ft certified oxygen bottle (empty)

PC-1124

View Product Details

TRONAIR

300 cu ft certified nitrogen bottle (empty)

PC-1107

View Product Details

EAGLE TUGS

Diesel Driven Aircraft Tug (115,000 lb capacity)

TTR-8

View Product Details

EAGLE TUGS

Diesel Driven Aircraft Tug (85,000 lb capacity)

TTR-6

View Product Details

EAGLE TUGS

Electric Aircraft Tug (115,000 lb capacity)

ETT-8X

View Product Details

EAGLE TUGS

Electric Aircraft Tug (171,000 lb capacity)

ETT-16

View Product Details

EAGLE TUGS

Electric Aircraft Tug (173,000 lb capacity)

ETT-12X

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TRONAIR

Wheel Chocks (12 in/30.5 cm) long

99-9028-6000

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TRONAIR

Hydraulic Power Unit, 54 Series (CE)

5411

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TRONAIR

Tiltable Four Bottle Service Cart (manifold & high pressure regulator)

20-4525-0000

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Tiltable Four Bottle Service Cart (booster, manifold & high pressure regulator) (CE)

20-4523-0000

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TRONAIR

Four Bottle Oxygen Service Cart (booster, manifold & high pressure regulator) (CE)

20-4505-7000

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TRONAIR

Four Bottle Cart (manifold, high & low pressure regulator)

20-4504-7000

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TRONAIR

Oxygen Booster (Maximum 2,200 psi/152 bar) (CE)

20-4500-7000

View Product Details

TRONAIR

Potable Water Cart, Cold Weather (31 gal/117) fill reservoir (unit includes coupling)

19-4306-0000

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Looking for Additional Support?

Talk to your account manager or fill out a contact request form to get more information.

Legacy Platform Support That Hasn't Gone Anywhere

The Convair 580, 600, and 640 were built in an era when turboprop conversions extended the life of proven airframes by decades, and the operators still flying them rely on that same philosophy. These aircraft handle routes and missions that larger jets can't make economical, which means keeping them in the air is a business decision, not a sentimental one. Tronair recognized years ago that supporting legacy General Dynamics aircraft required a long-term commitment to inventory, tooling specifications, and engineering documentation.

We kept the jack specifications, we kept the towbar heads, and we kept the relationships with operators who know these airframes inside and out. Our General Dynamics ground support equipment collection still answers the phone when a Convair needs service.

What's in the General Dynamics GSE Collection

Tronair's Convair-compatible equipment covers the core servicing and ground handling needs of operators flying the 580, 600, and 640 variants.

Tripod and Axle Jacks

Jacks rated to the weight classes of the Convair 580, 600, and 640, including axle jacks for wheel and brake servicing and tripod jacks for gear work and major maintenance.

Towbars and Towbar Heads

Towbars and towbar heads matched to Convair nose gear fittings, with compatible shaft assemblies for standard aircraft tugs.

Maintenance and Servicing Equipment

Fluid service carts, hydraulic units, and ancillary tooling used in scheduled inspections and component replacements on the Convair airframe.

Contact Tronair About Convair GSE

Operators flying the Convair 580, 600, or 640 know the challenge of sourcing platform-specific equipment, and Tronair's sales team is used to working through those conversations. Tell us what you're running, what you already have, and what's gone missing or worn out, and we'll scope the General Dynamics GSE you need to close the gap. For questions on availability or lead times, reach out today.

Request a Quote

Frequently Asked Questions About General Dynamics Ground Support Equipment

Can Tronair source replacement parts for older General Dynamics GSE units already in my inventory?

In most cases, yes. Our aftermarket team handles parts requests for older Tronair equipment, including items originally sold decades ago. Send a model or serial number, and we'll track down what's available.
What lead times should I expect on General Dynamics GSE orders?

Lead times vary based on whether the item is stocked or built to order. Some categories ship quickly from inventory, while platform-specific builds take longer. Our team provides accurate lead time estimates with each quote so you can plan maintenance schedules around the arrival date.
Why is Tronair still supporting Convair platforms when other suppliers have dropped them?

Tronair's founding mission was aircraft ground support, and that commitment includes legacy airframes with active operators. As long as Convair 580, 600, and 640 aircraft are in service, we aim to keep the tooling available for the crews maintaining them.

General Dynamics

Shop by Make

General Dynamics Convair 580

General Dynamics Convair 600

General Dynamics Convair 640

Looking for Additional Support?

Legacy Platform Support That Hasn't Gone Anywhere

What's in the General Dynamics GSE Collection

Tripod and Axle Jacks

Towbars and Towbar Heads

Maintenance and Servicing Equipment

Contact Tronair About Convair GSE

Frequently Asked Questions About General Dynamics Ground Support Equipment

Can Tronair source replacement parts for older General Dynamics GSE units already in my inventory?

What lead times should I expect on General Dynamics GSE orders?

Why is Tronair still supporting Convair platforms when other suppliers have dropped them?

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