In the world of aircraft ownership, the FAA provides distinct pathways for creating owner-made parts, depending on whether the aircraft is experimental or FAA-certified. For experimental aircraft, owners enjoy significant flexibility: they can produce and install their own parts without the formal documentation required for certified planes. While an airworthiness inspection is recommended for safety, it’s not strictly required. On the other hand, for FAA-certified aircraft, owners can also create their own parts under regulation FAR 21.9(a)(5), as long as they’re involved in the design or production and the installing mechanic ensures the part meets airworthiness standards. In both cases, the FAA supports owner innovation while maintaining safety guidelines.
Owner Made Parts is a hands-on manufacturing hub located at Merrill Field in Anchorage that is dedicated to empowering aircraft owners to take control of their own maintenance and operations. By integrating modern advanced-manufacturing tools, training resources, and personalized support, they enable owners to reduce costs, build technical independence, and deepen their understanding of the aircraft they fly and maintain. Their location at Merrill Field places them in the heart of Alaska’s aviation community—offering access to a rich network of general-aviation operators, service providers, and parts suppliers.
At the core of their offering is the idea that owners don’t just buy parts—they develop skills. Owner Made Parts fosters an ecosystem where aircraft owners can learn machining, CNC processes, fabrication, and inspection techniques, with relevant training tied to actual aviation-use cases. This means not only producing replacement parts, but also cultivating craftsmanship, self-reliance, and the know-how to safely manage repairs and fabrications that align with aviation regulatory standards. In doing so, the organization supports a broader vision of resilient and technically competent aircraft ownership.
Meet The Team
Aras Servelis
Founder & COO
Aras Sirveles is the Co-Owner of Owner Made Parts at Merrill Field in Anchorage, where his lifelong passion for aviation and craftsmanship come together to support hands-on innovation. A certified A&P and IA mechanic, he blends flying experience with technical expertise to help aircraft owners understand, maintain, and fabricate their own components.
Domenic Giunta
Founder & COO
Domenic Giunta is the Co-Owner of Owner Made Parts, where he merges his background in advanced manufacturing, aviation, and education to empower aircraft owners with modern fabrication skills. He’s dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional maintenance and cutting-edge technology, giving owners the tools and training to design and produce their own FAA-compliant components.
Regan Tunstall
Marketing Manager
Regan blends her creative eye and lifelong aviation background to share the company’s mission with the flying community. A photographer and journalist from a military aviation family, she’s passionate about connecting owners and makers through storytelling and hands-on innovation.
Ryan Garety
Chief Test Pilot
Ryan Gerete serves as the Chief Test Pilot for Owner Made Parts, bringing both precision and passion to every flight. A commercial pilot with a deep fascination for floatplanes, Ryan channels his lifelong love of aviation into testing, refining, and inspiring others to explore the skies.
