FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rapco, Inc. Introduces New Brake Material
and Wear Limit Indicator

7-15-1996

Hartland, WI. Rapco, Inc. introduces a new generation material for their non-asbestos organic linings.
The new generation material will provide 2.375 time more wear life than previous Rapco linings and
other conventional linings. The following linings are affected; RA66-105, RA66-106, RA66-108
and RA66-109.
 
Future production of these part numbers will also have a new wear
limit indicator stamped in both ends of the brake pad. The semi-circle
indicator is indented to the wear limit. According to Mike Lotzer,
Sales Manager, this is in response to requests from field mechanics,
"A&P’s have requested a system to help them determine quickly when
a brake change is needed. This product improvement will do just that
for no added cost."

According to Pat White, Marketing Manager, "Rapco has received many
comments from mechanic expressing surprise that a non-OEM would be
the first to dramatically improve the performance and characteristics of
general aviation brake linings." Mike Lotzer states "Our superior lining and
product enhancements will help Rapco gain a larger share of the
after-market brake market."

For additional sale information, please contact Mike Lotzer, Sales Manager
at Rapco, Inc. 445 Cardinal Lane, Hartland WI 53029.
Telephone (262) 367-2292, Fax (262) 367-7158.

Please forward all editorial inquires to:
Patrick White
Rapco, Inc. 445 Cardinal Lane, Hartland WI 53029.
Telephone (262) 367-2292, Fax (262) 367-7158.