Aircraft Oil Coolers

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DK Turbines is your premier source for aviation power and thermal management components. When your aircraft requires maintenance, you need a partner who understands the urgency of the aviation industry. We specialize in the procurement, sale, and repair of high-quality aircraft oil coolers.

Whether you are looking to purchase a factory-new unit, find a serviceable replacement for an older fleet, or overhaul your existing core, our team is ready to assist. We combine technical expertise with a vast supply network to ensure your aircraft spends less time in the hangar and more time in the air.

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What is an Aircraft Oil Cooler?

An aircraft oil cooler is a specialized heat exchanger. It is the component responsible for taking hot engine oil, extracting the thermal energy generated by combustion and friction, and cycling it back into the engine at a safe operating temperature.

These units are the guardians of your engine’s health. Without functional oil coolers, the immense heat generated by turbine and piston engines would rapidly degrade the oil’s properties, leading to engine instability.

At DK Turbines, we supply units that meet or exceed OEM specifications to make sure this heat exchange happens efficiently, flight after flight.

Our Aircraft Oil Cooler Services

We understand that finding the right unit with the right paperwork can be a challenge. So, we make this process easy through two dedicated services.

Global Procurement

If you are looking for a specific, hard-to-find unit, our procurement team goes to work. We utilize a vast network of manufacturers, surplus inventories, and aviation partners to locate the exact coolers you need. We handle the vetting and the logistics, ensuring that every part we source comes with the necessary traceability to meet your regulatory requirements. We take the headache out of sourcing, acting as your extended purchasing department.

Direct Sales

For immediate needs, we maintain an extensive stock of units ready for same-day shipment. Our inventory includes:

  •  Factory New: Sourced directly from OEMs for those requiring zero-time components.
  •  Competitive Pricing: Never-used parts available at competitive price points.
  • Serviceable Units: Fully inspected and tagged components ready to get you back in the air economically.

Explore Our Parts Search Tool

integrated a powerful, user-friendly search feature directly into our website to streamline your purchasing experience.

Navigate to our search bar and enter your requirements. You can search by:

  1. Part Number: Enter the exact OEM number from your Illustrated Parts Catalog.
  2. Description: Enter keywords such as “Turbine Oil Cooler” or the aircraft model.

Our tool checks our live database to show you the current availability. If the part is in stock, you can check out or request a quote immediately. If the part is not currently listed, our procurement team will source it for you.

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Manufacturers We Support

Quality assurance starts with the source. At DK Turbines, we align our inventory with the aviation industry’s standard-bearers. By stocking components for a diverse range of airframes and engines, we make sure that you receive parts capable of withstanding the rigors of flight.

Our catalog features support for equipment from leading OEMs and airframe manufacturers, including:

  • Bombardier (Challenger & CRJ)
  • Dassault Falcon
  • Pratt & Whitney

The Critical Role of Your Cooling System

Sourcing a high-quality replacement part is crucial, as the performance of your cooling system directly affects engine health.

Engine oil’s dual role is to lubricate and transfer heat. Effective lubrication requires the oil to maintain its correct viscosity (thickness). If the oil temperature surpasses the manufacturer’s specified limits, the oil thins out. This thin oil cannot sustain the protective film needed to keep high-speed metal components, such as bearings and gears, separated.

By choosing DK Turbines for your parts, you make sure your cooling system can efficiently dissipate heat. This preserves the oil’s optimal viscosity, thereby shielding the engine’s internal parts from damaging, catastrophic wear.

Signs Your Unit Needs Replacement

While we recommend following TBO (Time Between Overhaul) schedules, your aircraft will often display symptoms indicating that the cooled oil returning to the engine is not sufficiently cool.

Watch for these indicators that it is time to use our search tool to buy a replacement:

  • Rising Temperatures: If your gauges show the oil running consistently hotter than usual during cruise, the cooler may be clogged with varnish.
  • External Leakage: Any visible oil on the cooler body, fins, or mounting points suggests a structural failure.
  • Metal in Filters: If you find metal flakes in your oil filter, the cooler often acts as a trap. Even after an engine overhaul, the contaminated cooler must be replaced to prevent debris from ruining the new engine.
  • Coolant Discoloration: In liquid systems, oil appearing in the coolant reservoir indicates a breach in the cooler core.
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