AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT INC
10QSB, 1998-11-05
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                   FORM 10-QSB
                   QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d)
                     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For Quarter Ended             Commission File No.
         September 30, 1998                   0-24275     
         ------------------            -------------------

                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
             ------------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                 Delaware                     52-2081515    
      -------------------------------    -------------------
      (State or other jurisdiction of     (I.R.S. Employer
       incorporation or organization)    Identification No.)


        3516 Centre Circle Drive
        Fort Mill, South Carolina                   29715   
      ---------------------------------------     ----------
      (Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip code)


                                 (803) 548-2160
               --------------------------------------------------
               Registrant's telephone number, including area code


         Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                          Yes    X        No       
                              -------        -------

         The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

                  Common Shares Outstanding at October 31, 1998

                                    6,440,104

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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                                 BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 September 30,    December 31,
                                                                     1998             1997   
                                                                 -------------    ------------
                 Assets                                          (Unaudited)
<S>                                                              <C>              <C>       
Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                                  $ 1,103,749      $  750,448
      Receivables:
           Trade and other, net of allowances
                 of $130,000 at September 30, 1998 and
                 December 31, 1997, respectively                   3,018,510       1,958,798
           Affiliate                                                  23,074          13,589
      Inventory                                                   13,652,272       5,625,107
      Prepaid expenses and other assets                               92,669          30,725
                                                                 -----------      ----------
                      Total current assets                        17,890,274       8,378,667
Property and equipment, net                                          661,405         335,795
Assets held for lease, net                                           480,000            --
Investments                                                          410,000         335,000
Other assets                                                         148,698            --
Deferred tax asset                                                    40,000            --   
                                                                 -----------      ----------
          Total assets                                           $19,630,377      $9,049,462
                                                                 ===========      ==========

      Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
      Bank line of credit                                        $   500,000      $1,500,000
      Current maturities of long-term debt                              --           120,708
      Customer deposits                                               31,000            --
      Current maturities of notes payable
           to related parties                                           --         1,501,846
      Accounts payable and accrued expenses                        1,383,828       1,057,700
      Income taxes payable                                           501,054            --
      Distributions payable for S-corporation
           income taxes                                               70,580            --   
                                                                 -----------      ----------
                      Total current liabilities                    2,486,462       4,180,254

Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
      Preferred stock, $.01 par value;
           2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares
           issued or outstanding                                        --              --
      Common stock, $.001 par value; 20,000,000
           shares authorized; 6,350,000 and 4,100,000
           shares issued, as adjusted at September 30, 1998
           and December 31, 1997, respectively,                        6,350           4,100
      Additional paid-in capital                                  15,363,735            --
      Retained earnings                                            1,773,830       4,865,108
                                                                 -----------      ----------
                      Total stockholders' equity                  17,143,915       4,869,208
                                                                 -----------      ----------
          Total liabilities and stockholders' equity             $19,630,377      $9,049,462
                                                                 ===========      ==========
</TABLE>

See notes to financial statements.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 For the Three Months                 For the Nine Months
                                                                 Ended September 30,                  Ended September 30,
                                                             -----------------------------       ------------------------------
                                                                1998              1997              1998                1997  
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------
                                                                      (Unaudited)                         (Unaudited)
<S>                                                          <C>               <C>               <C>                <C>        
Net sales                                                    $ 7,345,189       $ 3,823,739       $ 15,440,548       $ 9,703,772
Cost of sales                                                  4,366,286         2,294,245          8,718,001         5,822,266
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------
                 Gross profit                                  2,978,903         1,529,494          6,722,547         3,881,506

Operating expenses:
         Selling and marketing                                   447,351           182,884            991,363           460,954
         General and administrative                              260,140           112,544            732,142           392,058
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------
         Total operating expenses                                707,491           295,428          1,723,505           853,012
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------

                 Income from operations                        2,271,412         1,234,066          4,999,042         3,028,494

Other income (expense):
         Interest income                                          47,327            12,300             74,640            41,544
         Interest expense                                        (26,589)          (32,485)          (185,159)          (76,830)
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------
         Total other income (expense)                             20,738           (20,185)          (110,519)          (35,286)
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------
         Income before income taxes                            2,292,150         1,213,881          4,888,523         2,993,208

Income tax expense                                               916,860              --            1,182,554              --   
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------

         Net income                                          $ 1,375,290       $ 1,213,881       $  3,705,969       $ 2,993,208
                                                             ===========       ===========       ============       ===========

Pro forma data (Unaudited):
         Net income as reported                              $ 2,292,150       $ 1,213,881       $  4,888,523       $ 2,993,208
         Pro forma income tax expense                            916,860           485,552          1,955,409         1,197,283
                                                             -----------       -----------       ------------       -----------
         Pro forma net income                                $ 1,375,290       $   728,329       $  2,933,114       $ 1,795,925
                                                             ===========       ===========       ============       ===========

         Pro forma basic earnings per share                  $      0.22       $      0.18       $       0.58       $      0.44
                                                             ===========       ===========       ============       ===========

         Pro forma diluted earnings per share                $      0.22       $      0.18       $       0.58       $      0.44
                                                             ===========       ===========       ============       ===========

         Pro forma weighted average shares outstanding:

                 Basic                                         6,311,957         4,100,000          5,087,179         4,100,000
                                                             ===========       ===========       ============       ===========

                 Diluted                                       6,311,957         4,100,000          5,087,179         4,100,000
                                                             ===========       ===========       ============       ===========
</TABLE>

See notes to financial statements.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                       STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               Common Stock                                                    Total
                                        ----------------------------       Additional        Retained       Stockholders'
                                          Shares           Dollars           Paid-in         Earnings          Equity
                                        ----------       -----------       -----------      ----------      -----------
<S>                                     <C>              <C>               <C>              <C>             <C>      
Balance, January 31, 1997                4,100,000             4,100              --         2,791,753        2,795,853

Net income year ended
     December 31, 1997                                                                       4,073,355        4,073,355
Stockholder distributions                                                                   (2,000,000)      (2,000,000)
                                        ----------       -----------       -----------      ----------      -----------

Balance, December 31, 1997               4,100,000             4,100              --         4,865,108        4,869,208

Net income, three months ended
     March 31, 1998 (Unaudited)                                                              1,114,761        1,114,761
Net income, two months ended
     May 28, 1998 (Unaudited)                                                                  817,379          817,379
Existing stockholder distributions                                                          (3,101,361)      (3,101,361)
Recapitalization from S-corp to
     C-corp and establishment of
     deferred tax asset                                                      3,735,887      (3,695,887)          40,000
Issuance of common stock and
     warrants in conjunction with
     initial public offering, net
     of transaction cost                 2,000,000             2,000        10,267,123            --         10,269,123
Net income, one month ended
     June 30, 1998 (Unaudited)                                                                 398,540          398,540
                                        ----------       -----------       -----------      ----------      -----------

Balance, June 30, 1998
     (Unaudited)                         6,100,000       $     6,100       $14,003,010      $  398,540      $14,407,650
                                        ==========       ===========       ===========      ==========      ===========

Issuance of common stock in
     conjunction with the exercise
     of the over-allotment, net
     of transaction cost                   250,000               250         1,360,725            --          1,360,975
Net income, one month ended
     September 30, 1998
     (Unaudited)                                                                             1,375,290        1,375,290
                                        ----------       -----------       -----------      ----------      -----------

Balance, September 30, 1998
     (Unaudited)                         6,350,000       $     6,350       $15,363,735      $1,773,830      $17,143,915
                                        ==========       ===========       ===========      ==========      ===========
</TABLE>


See notes to financial statements.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                     For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                             1998              1997 
                                                         ------------       -----------
                                                                   (Unaudited)
<S>                                                      <C>                <C>        
Operating activities
      Net income                                         $  3,705,969       $ 2,993,208
      Adjustments to reconcile net income to
           cash provided by operating activities:
           Depreciation and amortization                      105,714            40,918
           Increase in trade and other
              receivables                                  (1,059,712)         (637,807)
           Increase in receivables
              from affiliate                                   (9,485)           (4,919)
           Increase in inventory                           (8,027,165)       (1,288,728)
           Increase in prepaid expenses and other
              assets                                         (210,642)           (2,453)
           Net increase in income taxes payable               501,054              --
           Increase in customer deposits                       31,000              --
           Increase in accounts payable
              and accrued expenses                            396,709            44,737
                                                         ------------       -----------
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities        (4,566,558)        1,144,956

Investing activities
      Investments                                             (75,000)             --
      Assets held for lease                                  (496,279)             --
      Capital expenditures                                   (415,045)         (251,360)
                                                         ------------       -----------
Net cash used in investing activities                        (986,324)         (251,360)

Financing activities
      Repayments of bank line of credit                    (1,000,000)             --
      Principal repayments on debt                           (120,708)         (112,287)
      Principal repayments on notes payable
           to related parties                              (1,501,846)             --
      Net proceeds from initial public offering            11,630,098              --
      Distributions to stockholders                        (3,101,361)             --   
                                                         ------------       -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities         5,906,183          (112,287)
                                                         ------------       -----------

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                     353,301           781,309
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year                  750,448         1,773,294
                                                         ------------       -----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                 $  1,103,749       $ 2,554,603
                                                         ============       ===========
</TABLE>


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



Note 1.  Basis of Presentation

Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of American
Aircarriers Support, Incorporated ("AASI") a Delaware corporation and the
accounts of American Aircarriers Support, Inc. ("AAS") a South Carolina
corporation (collectively the "Company"). These statements have been prepared by
American Aircarriers Support, Incorporated, without audit, pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and reflect all
adjustments which, in management's opinion, are necessary for fair presentation.
All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The balance sheet as of
December 31, 1997 has been derived from the audited financial statements of the
Company as of that date. Certain pro forma information has been provided in
connection the initial public offering of securities (Notes 3 and 4). Operating
results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended
December 31, 1998.

Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
has been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although
the Company believes the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included
in the Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-48497).


Note 2.  Line of Credit

The Company's Credit Facility was initially established with NationsBank in June
1995. On July 13, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with NationsBank
for an expanded $30 million credit facility. Under the terms of the agreement,
$10 million replaced the Company's existing working capital line which was due
to mature September 30, 1998. The line of credit bears an annual interest rate
equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an amount
between 1.25% and 2.50%. The remaining $20 million of the facility will be used
to fund the Company's acquisition line, at the same annual interest rate, plus
an unused commitment fee of between 10.0 and 20.0 basis points. The $30 million
credit facility matures June 30, 2000 and is collateralized by the Company's
accounts receivable and inventory. On October 30, 1998, there was $1 million
outstanding under the facility.



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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Continued)



Note 3.  Pro Forma Financial Information


Pro forma statement of operations information

In conjunction with the initial public offering on May 28, 1998, the Company
terminated its status as an S corporation. The pro forma data in the statement
of operations provides information as if the Company had been treated as a C
Corporation for income tax purposes for all periods presented. Pro forma net
income includes a provision for income taxes as if the Company were subject to
federal and state income taxes as described above at an effective tax rate of
approximately 40%.


Pro forma earnings per share

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share," which is required to be adopted for the fiscal years ending after
December 15, 1997. SFAS No. 128 supercedes APB Opinion No. 15, "Earnings Per
Share" and specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements
for earnings per share ("EPS") for entities with publicly held common stock or
potential common stock. Essentially, this Statement replaces the primary EPS and
fully diluted EPS presentations under APB Opinion No. 15 with a basic EPS and a
diluted EPS.

The provisions of SFAS No. 128 have been adopted in determining pro forma basic
and diluted EPS for all periods presented. The weighted average number of shares
outstanding have been retroactively restated to give effect to the shares issued
in the Reincorporation (Note 2).


Computation of pro forma basic earnings per common share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       Three months    Three months    Nine months     Nine months
                                           Ended          Ended          Ended            Ended
                                       September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,
                                           1998            1997           1998            1997   
                                       ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
<S>                                    <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>       
Net income as reported                 $1,375,290      $  728,329      $2,933,114      $1,795,925
                                       ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
Pro forma weighted average
       shares outstanding:              6,311,957       4,100,000       5,087,179       4,100,000
                                       ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
Pro forma basic earning per share      $     0.22      $     0.18      $     0.58      $     0.44
                                       ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
</TABLE>


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Continued)



Note 3.  Pro Forma Financial Information (continued)

Pro forma earnings per share (continued)

Computation of pro forma diluted earnings per common share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                           Three months    Three months    Nine months     Nine months
                                              Ended            Ended          Ended           Ended
                                           September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,
                                               1998            1997            1998            1997
                                           ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
<S>                                        <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>       
Net income as reported                     $1,375,290      $  728,329      $2,933,114      $1,795,925
                                           ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
Pro forma weighted average
      shares outstanding:                   6,311,957       4,100,000       5,087,179       4,100,000
Pro forma common stock options
      at average market price are
      anti-dilutive and therefore are
      not included                               --              --              --              --
Pro forma weighted average
      dilutive shares outstanding           6,311,957       4,100,000       5,087,179       4,100,000
                                           ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
Pro forma earning per share                $     0.22      $     0.18      $     0.58      $     0.44
                                           ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
</TABLE>


Note 4.   Exercise of over-allotment option

Only July 10, 1998, Cruttenden Roth Incorporated, the lead underwriter of the
initial public offering, exercised the over-allotment option to purchase 250,000
shares of common stock at $6.00 per share. The additional shares represent more
than 80 percent of the 300,000 share over-allotment option granted under the
terms and conditions of the Underwriting Agreement. The transaction closed on
July 14, 1998 and the Company received net proceeds of $1.4 million. The Company
used $1 million of the proceeds to pay off a portion of the outstanding
indebtedness on the existing line of credit.


Note 5.  Business Combinations

On September 8, 1998, the Company signed a letter of intent to acquire
substantially all the assets of Global Turbine Services and Turbine Inspections
Incorporated. The transaction closed on October 1, 1998.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                   (Continued)


Note 5.  Business Combinations (continued)

On September 15, 1998, the Company signed a letter of intent to acquire
substantially all the assets of American Jet Engine Services, Inc., a FAA
certified overhaul and repair agency, and the inventories of Global Air Spares
and Atlantic Airmotive Corporation, redistributors of engines and engine parts.
The Company plans to close the acquisitions within the next 60 days.


                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                       CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The following discussion may contain "forward-looking" statements, as that term
is defined by (i) the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the
"Reform Act") and (ii) in releases made by the Securities and Exchange
Commission from time to time. Such statements should be read in conjunction with
the cautionary factors described in the "Risk Factors" section included in the
Company's Registration Statement on Form SB-2 (File No. 333-48497) and are
incorporated into this discussion by this reference and the consolidated
financial statements and related notes. The Company's future operating results
may be affected by various trends and factors beyond the Company's control.
Accordingly, past results and trends should not be used by investors to
anticipate future results or trends.


Overview

The Company is a leading international supplier of aircraft components and spare
parts primarily to maintenance and repair facilities, major commercial passenger
and cargo airlines and other redistributors located throughout the world. The
Company's net sales are principally derived from the redistribution of engines,
engine components and spare parts primarily for Boeing, McDonnell-Douglas and
certain Airbus aircraft. The Company acquires engines, engine and airframe
components and spare parts for redistribution through purchases of surplus
aircraft for disassembly, bulk purchases of aircraft components and spare parts
from aircraft operators, purchases of individual components and spare parts from
other redistributors, consignments from aircraft operators and others, and
exchanges of inventoried aircraft components and spare parts for components and
spare parts that require service or overhaul.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                       CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Continued)


Results of Operations

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997

Net sales increased $3.5 million, or 92%, to $7.3 million in the three months
ended September 30, 1998 from $3.8 million in the three months ended September
30, 1997. Net sales of aircraft and engine component parts ("core parts")
accounted for 39% of the increase. International sales were approximately 8% of
net core part sales in the 1998 period, compared to approximately 25% of net
core part sales in the same period a year ago. Five complete engines were sold
during the 1998 period, compared with three engines sold during the comparative
period of 1997.

Cost of sales totaled $4.4 million for the three months ended September 30,
1998, a $2.1 million or 90% increase from $2.3 million for the three months
ended September 30, 1997. Gross profit increased $1.4 million, or 95%, to $3.0
million in the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $1.5 million in the
three months ended September 30, 1997. As a percentage of net sales, gross
profit increased to 41% in the three months ended September 30, 1998, from 40%
in the comparable 1997 period.

Selling and marketing expenses increased $264,000, or 145%, to $447,000 in the
three months ended September 30, 1998 from $183,000 in the three months ended
September 30, 1997. This increase primarily reflects increased compensation
expenses related to additional staffing, outside sales office expense and
commissions paid to sales agents, and sales related travel and advertising
costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling and marketing expenses increased to
6% in the three months ended September 30, 1998 from 5% in the comparable 1997
period.

General and administrative expenses increased $148,000, or 131%, to $260,000 in
the three months ended September 30, 1998 from $112,000 in the comparable 1997
period. Expenses increased during the comparative periods primarily due to the
increase in occupancy charges, such as rent and depreciation, associated with
the addition of corporate offices and warehouse space in August 1997 and
additional staffing expense and increased professional fees and insurance
associated with operating as a public entity. As a percentage of net sales,
general and administrative expenses increased to 4% in the three months ended
September 30, 1998 from 3% in the three months ended September 30, 1997.

Net other income increased to $21,000 in the three months ended September 30,
1998, from net other expense of $20,185 in the three months ended September 30,
1997. The increase in net other income reflects interest income generated from
the proceeds of the initial public offering, partially offset with interest
expense charges associated with indebtedness outstanding under the Credit
Facility.

As a result of the above, net income before the provision for income taxes
increased $1.1 million, or 89%, to $2.3 million in the three months ended
September 30, 1998 from $1.2 million in the three months ended


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                       CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Continued)


Results of Operations (continued)

September 30, 1997. The Company terminated its election to be taxed as an S
Corporation for federal and state income tax purposes on May 28, 1998, in
conjunction with its initial public offering. The Company accrued for federal
and state income taxes at a combined 40% rate for the three months ended
September 30, 1998. To allow comparisons with C corporations, pro forma federal
and state income taxes have been assumed at a combined 40% rate for the three
months ended September 30, 1997. Based on these estimates and assumptions, the
Company would have incurred income taxes of $917,000 in the three months ended
September 30, 1998 and $486,000 in the three months ended September 30, 1997,
resulting in net income and pro forma net income of $1.4 million and $728,000 in
the three months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.


Comparison of Nine months Ended September 30, 1998 and 1997

Net sales increased $5.7 million or 59%, to $15.4 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 from $9.7 million in the nine months ended September
30, 1997. Net sales of aircraft and engine component parts ("core parts")
accounted for 41% of the increase. International sales were approximately 10% of
net core part sales in the 1998 period, compared to approximately 22% of net
core part sales in the same period a year ago. Eight complete engines were sold
in the nine month period ended September 30, 1998, compared with five complete
engines sold in the same period in 1997.

Cost of sales totaled $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998,
a $2.9 million or 50% increase from the $5.8 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 1997. Gross profit increased $2.8 million or 73%, to $6.7 million
in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $3.9 million in the nine months
ended September 30, 1997. As a percentage of net sales, gross profit increased
to 44% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998, from 40% in the comparable
1997 period. The increase was due primarily to higher sales of parts that were
acquired in prior bulk purchases and whole aircraft purchases that have an
associated lower cost of sales.

Selling and marketing expenses increased $530,000, or 115%, to $991,000 in the
nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $461,000 in the nine months ended
September 30, 1997. This increase primarily reflects outside sales office
expenses and commissions paid to sales agents, higher compensation expense
related to additional sales personnel and sales related travel and advertising
costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling and marketing expenses were 6% in
the nine months ended September 30, 1998, compared to 5% of net sales in the
comparable period in 1997.

General and administrative expenses increased $340,000, or 87%, to $732,000 in
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from $392,000 in the comparable 1997
period. Expenses increased during the comparative periods primarily due to the
increase in occupancy charges, such as rent and depreciation, associated with
the addition of corporate offices and warehouse space in August 1997, additional
staffing



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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                       CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Continued)


Results of Operations (continued)

expense and increased professional fees and insurance associated with operating
as a public entity. As a percentage of net sales, general and administrative
expenses increased to 5% in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from 4% in
the nine months ended September 30, 1997.

Net other expense increased to $111,000 in the nine months ended September 30,
1998, from net other expense of $35,000 in the nine months ended September 30,
1997. The increase in net other expense reflects interest charges associated
with higher levels of indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Facility,
partially offset by interest income generated from the proceeds of the initial
public offering.

As a result of the above, net income before the provision for income taxes
increased $1.9 million, or 63%, to $4.9 million in the nine months ended
September 30, 1998 from $3.0 million in the nine months ended September 30,
1997. Net income represents the difference between gross profit and other
expenses. The Company terminated its election to be taxed as an S Corporation
for federal and state income tax purposes on May 28, 1998, in conjunction with
its initial public offering. To allow comparisons with C corporations, pro forma
federal and state income taxes have been assumed at a combined 40% rate. Based
on this assumption, the Company would have incurred pro forma income taxes of
$2.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and $1.2 million in the
nine months ended September 30, 1997, resulting in pro forma net income of $2.9
million and $1.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.



Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, the Company's primary sources of liquidity have been comprised of
cash flow from operating activities, borrowings under the Credit Facility and
advances from the stockholders of the Company prior to the initial public
offering. The Company requires capital for the procurement of inventory, to fund
the servicing and overhaul of complete engines, engine and airframe components
and spare parts performed by third-party repair facilities, for normal operating
expenses and for general working capital purposes.

On May 28, 1998 the Company, through an initial public offering, sold 2,000,000
shares of common stock. The proceeds before the deduction of expenses totaled
$12.0 million. As of September 30, 1998 the Company had used approximately $2.8
million to repay stockholder advances and distributions in connection with the
termination of the Company's S-Corporation status to the then existing common
stockholders, $3 million was used to repay a portion of the indebtedness
outstanding under the Company's existing credit facility and approximately $5.8
million was used for additional inventory purchases, working capital and general
corporate purposes.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                       CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                                   (Continued)


Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)

On July 10, 1998, Cruttenden Roth Incorporated, the lead underwriter of the
initial public offering, exercised the over-allotment option to purchase 250,000
shares of common stock at $6.00 per share. The transaction closed on July 14,
1998 and the Company received net proceeds of $1.4 million. The Company used $1
million of the proceeds to pay off a portion of the outstanding balance on the
existing line of credit.

As of September 30, 1998, the Company's principal sources of liquidity included
cash and cash equivalents of $1.1 million and net accounts receivable of $3.0
million. The Company had working capital of $15.4 million and no long-term debt
at September 30, 1998.

For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, operating activities used cash of
$4.6 million, primarily for increases in inventory and accounts receivable. Net
cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30,
1998 was $986,000, reflecting the net increase in investments, assets held for
lease and purchases of fixed assets. Net cash provided by financing activities
during the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $5.9 million, consisting of
borrowings under the Credit Facility, proceeds from the initial public offering,
net of offering transaction costs, partially offset by debt repayments, and
distributions in connection with the termination of the Company's S-Corporation
status.

The Company's Credit Facility was initially established with NationsBank in June
1995. On July 13, 1998, the Company entered into an agreement with NationsBank
for an expanded $30 million credit facility. Under the terms of the agreement,
$10 million replaced the Company's existing working capital line which was due
to mature September 30, 1998. The line of credit bears an annual interest rate
equal to the three-month London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus an amount
between 1.25% and 2.50%. The remaining $20 million of the facility will be used
to fund the Company's acquisition line, at the same annual interest rate, plus
an unused commitment fee of between 10.0 and 20.0 basis points. The $30 million
credit facility matures June 30, 2000 and is collateralized by the Company's
accounts receivable and inventory. On October 30, 1998, there was $1 million
outstanding under the facility.

The Company believes that existing cash balances, accounts receivables and the
Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet the Company's capital requirements
for at least the next 18 months. Thereafter, if the Company's capital
requirements increase, the Company could be required to secure additional
sources of capital. There can be no assurance the Company will be capable of
securing additional capital or that the terms upon which such capital will be
available to the Company will be acceptable.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1 - Legal Proceedings

         None

Item 2 - Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

(a)      Not applicable

(b)      Not applicable

(c)      Not applicable

(d)      The Company registered 2,300,000 shares of common stock for sale to the
         public at a price of $6.00 per share on a Form SB-2 Registration
         Statement (Reg No. 333-48497) (the "Registration Statement") declared
         effective on May 28, 1998. The Company also registered 200,000 shares
         of common stock underlying warrants issued to Cruttenden Roth
         Incorporated, the lead underwriter of the public offering, exercisable
         at $7.98 per share.

         The offering of 2,000,000 shares closed on June 2, 1998 and
         approximately 80% of the over-allotment of 250,000 shares closed on
         July 14, 1998. The Company received aggregated gross proceeds of
         $13,500,000. Expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the
         issuance and distribution of the securities registered for underwriting
         discounts and commissions were $945,000, and other expenses paid to or
         for underwriters were $270,000 and other expenses (consisting of
         registration fees, filing fees, legal fees, printing and engraving,
         consulting fees, accounting fees and transfer agent fees and costs,
         appraisal fees, insurance costs, presentation and travel expense) were
         $655,000, for total expenses of $1,870,000. Of the expenses paid, legal
         fees of $182,000 were paid to a law firm in which a director is a
         partner. No other expenditures were direct or indirect payments to
         directors, officers or their associates or to persons owning ten
         percent or more of any class of equity securities of the Company or to
         affiliates of the Company. From the effective date of the Registration
         Statement through September 30, 1998 the net offering proceeds have
         been used by the Company as follows: $2.8 million to repay stockholder
         advances and distributions in connection with the termination of the
         Company's S-Corporation status, an additional $3 million was used to
         repay a portion of outstanding indebtedness, and $5.8 million was used
         for additional inventory purchases. The aforementioned distributions of
         $2.8 million were paid to one director whose ownership exceeds more
         than ten percent of the outstanding securities and to another
         shareholder whose ownership also exceeds more than ten percent of the
         outstanding securities. The Company will also distribute approximately
         $150,000 for additional tax payments in connection with the termination
         of the Company's S-Corporation status. No other expenditures were
         direct or indirect payments to directors, officers or their associates
         or to persons owning ten percent or more of any class of equity
         securities of the Company or to affiliates of the Company. Furthermore,
         the use of proceeds described above does not represent a material
         change in the use of proceeds described in the prospectus contained in
         the Registration Statement.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 3 - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

         No defaults occurred during the period covered in this report.

Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

         None


Item 5 - Other information

         None

Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

         (a) Exhibits:

                  Exhibit 10.4 - NationsBank Credit Facility Agreement

                  Exhibit 11 - Computation of Net Income Per Common Share

                  Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule

         (b) Reports on Form 8-K

                  Report on Form 8-K describing the acquisition of Global
                           Turbine Services, Inc. And Turbine Inspections,
                           Incorporated was filed with the Securities and
                           Exchange Commission on October 14, 1998.


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                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.





                                    American Aircarriers Support, Incorporated
                                    (Registrant)






Date:     November 4, 1998

                                    By: /s/ Elaine T. Rudisill
                                        -------------------------------------- 
                                        Elaine T. Rudisill
                                        (Principal Financial
                                            and Accounting Officer)



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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.4

NATIONSBANK, N.A.

                                 LOAN AGREEMENT

         This Loan Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of July 13, 1998, by and
between NationsBank, N.A., a national banking association ("Bank") and the
Borrower described below.

         In consideration of the Working Capital Loan and the Working
Acquisition Facility Loan described below (collectively hereinafter described as
the "Loans") and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, and
intending to be legally bound hereby, Bank and Borrower agree as follows:

         1. DEFINITIONS AND REFERENCE TERMS. In addition to any other terms
defined herein, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth with
respect thereto:

                  A. Borrower: American Aircarriers Support, Incorporated
                     a Delaware corporation

                  B. Borrower's Address:

                         3516 Centre Circle Drive           
                         Fort Mill, South Carolina  29715

                  C. Current Assets. Current Assets means the aggregate amount
   of all of Borrower's assets which would, in accordance with GAAP, properly be
   defined as current assets.

                  D. Current Liabilities. Current Liabilities means the
   aggregate amount of all current liabilities as determined in accordance with
   GAAP, but in any event shall include all liabilities except those having a
   maturity date which is more than one year from the date as of which such
   computation is being made.

                  E. Hazardous Materials. Hazardous Materials include all
   materials defined as hazardous materials or substances under any local, state
   or federal environmental laws, rules or regulations, and petroleum, petroleum
   products, oil and asbestos.

                  F. Loan(s). Any loan described in Section 2 hereof and any
   subsequent loan which states that it is subject to this Loan Agreement.

                  G. Loan Documents. Loan Documents means this Loan Agreement
   and any and all promissory notes executed by Borrower in favor of Bank and
   all other documents, instruments, guarantees, certificates and agreements
   executed and/or delivered by Borrower, any guarantor or third party in
   connection with any Loan.

                  H. Tangible Net Worth. Tangible Net Worth means the amount by
   which total assets exceed total liabilities in accordance with GAAP, less
   leasehold improvements, organizational expense, transfers to affiliates,
   employees, shareholders and related parties, and all other intangible assets.

                  I. Accounting Terms. All accounting terms not specifically
   defined or specified herein shall have the meanings generally attributed to
   such terms under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), as in
   effect from time to time, consistently applied, with respect to the financial
   statements referenced in Section 3.H. hereof.


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         2. LOANS.

                  A. Working Capital Loan. On or about April 9, 1998, Bank made
a loan in the aggregate principal face amount of $10,000,000.00 for a term
ending on September 30, 1998. On or about May __, 1998, American Air Carriers,
Inc., a South Carolina corporation was merged into Borrower, and Borrower
expressly assumed all of the terms, conditions and obligations of said loan.
Borrower has requested that Bank amend said loan to include but not limited to
an extension of the term until June 30, 2000. Therefore in lieu of said loan,
Bank hereby agrees to make (or has made) the Working Capital Loan to Borrower in
the aggregate principal face amount of $10,000,000.00. The obligation to repay
the Working Capital Loan is evidenced by a promissory note or notes dated July
13, 1998, the promissory note or notes together with any and all renewals,
extensions or rearrangements thereof being hereafter collectively referred to as
the "Working Capital Note") having a maturity date, repayment terms and interest
rate as set forth in the Working Capital Note. A copy of the Working Capital
Note is attached marked Exhibit 2A. The proceeds of the Working Capital Loan
shall be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other lawful
corporate purposes.

                           i. Revolving Credit Feature. The Working Capital Loan
provides for a revolving line of credit (the "Line") under which Borrower may
from time to time, borrow, repay and re-borrow funds. The obligation of the Bank
to make any advance or to issue any Letter of Credit shall be subject to
satisfaction by the Borrower that the representations and warranties set forth
in Section 3 hereof shall be true and correct in all material respects on the
Closing Date. Each advance made at the request of the Borrower hereunder shall
be deemed to be a reaffirmation on the date of such transaction as to the
matters specified in the representations and warranties in Section 3. Advances
on this Working Capital Loan will be requested by telephonic or written
communication from a person reasonably believed by the Bank to be an authorized
representative of the Borrower. Unless otherwise agreed by the Bank, all
advances will be made to a demand deposit account maintained at the Bank in the
name of the Borrower.

                           ii. Borrowing Base. The Working Capital Loan is
subject to the Borrowing Base Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 2Aii and by
reference made a part hereof.

                                    a. Advances. The Bank agrees, on the terms
herein set forth, to make advances to the Borrower from time to time during the
period from the date hereof to the Termination Date for purposes of financing
working capital (accounts receivable and inventory), aircraft engine leasing,
issuance of letters of credit and for general corporate purposes); provided that
immediately after giving effect to each advance, the Line plus the Letter of
Credit obligations shall not exceed the lesser of the amount of the Working
Capital Note or the Borrowing Base. Each advance shall be in the aggregate
amount of $1,000.00, or a multiple thereof, and shall be debited by the Bank to
the Working Capital Note. Within the limits herein set forth and as requested by
the Borrower, the Bank shall make advances, accept payments and prepayments
pursuant to the terms hereof, and re-advance any amount so paid or prepaid.

                                    If on any date, the Working Capital Note
Balance plus the Letter of Credit Obligations exceeds the Borrowing Base, the
Borrower shall immediately pay the then outstanding Working Capital Note Balance
in an amount sufficient to reduce such excess to zero (0). The Borrower shall
pay the outstanding balance on the Termination Date.

                           iii. Letter of Credit Subfeature. As a subfeature
under the Working Capital Loan, Bank may from time to time up to and including
June 1, 2000, issue letters of credit for the account of Borrower (each, a
"Letter of Credit" and collectively, "Letters of Credit"); provided, however,
that the form and substance of each Letter of Credit shall be subject to
approval by Bank in its sole discretion; and provided further that the aggregate
undrawn amount of all outstanding Letters of Credit shall not at any time exceed
$2,000,000.00. No Letter of Credit shall have an expiration date subsequent to
June 25, 2000. The undrawn amount of all Letters of Credit plus any and all
amounts paid by Bank in connection with drawings under any Letter of Credit for
which the Bank has not been reimbursed shall be reserved under the Line and
shall not be available for advances thereunder. Each draft paid by Bank under a
Letter of Credit shall be deemed an advance under the Line and shall be repaid
in accordance with the terms of the Line; provided however, that if the Line is
not available for any reason whatsoever, at the time any draft is paid by Bank,
or if advances are not available under the Line in such amount due to any
limitation of borrowing set forth herein, then the full amount of such drafts
shall be immediately due and payable, together with interest thereon, from the
date such amount is paid by Bank to the date such amount is fully repaid by
Borrower, at that rate of interest applicable to advances under the Line. In
such event, Borrower

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agrees that Bank, at Bank's sole discretion may debit Borrower's deposit account
with Bank for the amount of such draft.

                                    a. The request for the issuance of a Letter
of Credit shall be submitted to the Bank at least three business days prior to
the requested date of issuance.

                                    b. In the event of any drawing under any
Letter of Credit, the Bank will promptly notify the Borrower. Unless the
Borrower shall immediately notify the Bank of its intent to otherwise reimburse
the Bank, the Borrower shall be deemed to have requested an advance in the
amount of the drawing, the proceeds of which will be used to satisfy the
reimbursement obligations. The Borrower's reimbursement obligations hereunder
shall be absolute and unconditional under all circumstances, irrespective of any
rights of set-off, counterclaim or defense to payment the Borrower may claim or
have against the Bank, the beneficiary of the Letter of Credit drawn upon or any
other Person, including without limitation any defense based on any failure of
the Borrower to receive consideration or the legality, validity, regularity or
unenforceability of the Letter of Credit. The issuance of any supplement,
modification, amendment, renewal, or extension to any Letter of Credit shall,
for purposes hereof, be treated in all respects the same as the issuance of a
new Letter of Credit hereunder.

                                    c. Indemnification; Nature of Bank's Duties.

                                             (1) In addition to its other
obligations under this Section, the Borrower hereby agrees to protect,
indemnify, pay and save the Bank harmless from and against any and all claims,
demands, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, charges and expenses (including
reasonable attorney fees) that the Bank may incur or be subject to as a
consequence, direct or indirect, of (a) the issuance of any Letter of Credit, or
(b) the failure of the Bank to honor a drawing under a Letter of Credit as a
result of any act or omission, whether rightful or wrongful, of any present or
future de jure or de facto government or governmental authority (all such acts
or omissions, herein called "Governmental Acts").

                                                     (a) As between the Borrower
on the one hand and the Bank on the other hand, the Borrower shall assume all
risks of the acts, omissions or misuse of any Letter of Credit by the
beneficiary thereof. The Bank shall not be responsible: (i) for the form,
validity, sufficiency, accuracy, genuineness or legal effect of any document
submitted by any party in connection with the application for and issuance of
any Letter of Credit, even if it should, in fact, prove to be in any or all
respects invalid, insufficient, inaccurate, fraudulent or forged; (ii) for the
validity or sufficiency of any instrument transferring or assigning or
purporting to transfer or assign any Letter of Credit or the rights or benefits
thereunder or proceeds thereof, in whole or in part, that may prove to be
invalid or ineffective for any reason; (iii) for errors, omissions,
interruptions or delays in transmission or delivery of any messages, by mail,
cable, telegraph, telex or otherwise, whether or not they may be in cipher; (iv)
for errors in interpretation of technical terms; (v) for any loss or delay in
the transmission or otherwise of any document required in order to make a
drawing under a Letter of Credit or of the proceeds thereof; and (vi) for any
consequences arising from causes beyond the control of the Bank, including,
without limitation, any Governmental Acts. None of the above shall affect,
impair, or prevent the vesting of the Bank's rights or powers hereunder.

                                                     (b) In furtherance and 
extension and not in limitation of the specific provisions hereinabove set
forth, any action taken or omitted by the Bank, under or in connection with any
Letter of Credit or the related certificates, if taken or omitted in good faith,
shall not put the Bank under any resulting liability to the Borrower. It is the
intention of the parties that this Loan Agreement shall be construed and applied
to protect and indemnify the Bank against any and all risks involved in the
issuance of the Letters of Credit, all of which risks are hereby assumed by the
Borrower, including, without limitation, any and all risks of the acts or
omissions, whether rightful or wrongful, of any present or future Government
Acts. The Bank shall not, in any way, be liable for any failure by the Bank or
anyone else to pay any drawing under any Letter of Credit as a result of any
Government Acts or any other cause beyond the control of the Bank.

                                                     (c) Nothing in this 
Subsection (c) is intended to limit the reimbursement obligation of the Borrower
contained in this Loan Agreement. The obligations of the Borrower shall survive

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the termination of this Loan Agreement. No act or omissions of any current or
prior beneficiary of a Letter of Credit shall in any way affect or impair the
rights of the Bank to enforce any right, power or benefit under this Loan
Agreement.

                                                     (d) Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary contained in this Subsection (c), the Borrower shall
have no obligation to indemnify the Bank in respect of any liability incurred by
the Bank arising solely out of the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the
Bank as determined by a court of competent jurisdiction.

                                                     The Borrower shall pay the 
Bank its standard fees in effect from time to time in connection with the
issuance of each Letter of Credit. Each such fee shall be payable in advance on
the date of the issuance of the applicable Letter of Credit.

                  B. Acquisition Loan. Bank hereby agrees to make (or has made)
the Acquisition Loan to Borrower in the aggregate principal face amount of
$20,000,000.00. Aggregate advances under the Acquisition Loan shall not exceed
$10,000,000.00 per year. The obligation to repay the Acquisition Loan shall be
evidenced by a promissory note or notes (the promissory note or notes together
with any and all renewals, extensions or rearrangements thereof being hereafter
collectively referred to as the "Acquisition Note") having a maturity date,
repayment terms and interest rate as set forth in the Acquisition Note. A copy
of a Specimen Acquisition Note is attached marked Exhibit 2B. The proceeds of
the Acquisition Loan shall be used to finance cash consideration paid related to
permitted acquisitions of entities which engage in similar business to that
presently conducted by the Borrower.

                           i. The Borrower shall pay Bank an Unused Commitment
Fee on the portion of the Acquisition Loan which has not been advanced. Said
Unused Commitment Fee shall be due and payable quarterly in arrears in
accordance with the Performance Pricing Grid set forth below.

      Level         Senior Funded Debt to EBITDA              Unused Fee
   -----------      ----------------------------              ----------
        A                 >3.00 and =<3.50            20.0 Basis Points ("BPS")
        B                 >2.50 and =<3.00            20.0 BPS
        C                 >2.00 and =<2.50            15.0 BPS
        D                 >1.50 and =<2.00            15.0 BPS
        E                 >1.00 and =<1.50            10.0 BPS
        F                 <1.00                       10.0 BPS

                           ii. Advances under the Acquisition Loan shall be
conditioned upon the Borrower evidencing compliance with all financial covenants
(on a proforma basis inclusive of permitted acquisitions), there being no other
Events of Default in existence under the Loan Agreement, and the Bank's prior
written consent which shall not be unreasonably delayed or denied in reference
to acquisitions with a purchase price in excess of $2,000,000.00. Further,
availability under the Acquisition Loan shall be conditioned upon the Borrower
demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Bank a Senior Funded Debt/EBITDA ratio
of less than 2.5 to 1.0 on a trailing four quarter basis, on a pro forma basis
inclusive of each permitted acquisition and calculated on a consolidated basis
at the closing of such acquisition.

         3. FEES. Borrower shall pay a commitment fee of $50,000.00 annually,
payable on each June 10th during the term of either of the loans.

         4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrower hereby represents and
warrants to Bank as follows:

                  A. Good Standing. Borrower is a corporation, duly organized,
validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Delaware and has the
power and authority to own its property and to carry on its business in each
jurisdiction in which Borrower does business.

                  B. Authority and Compliance. Borrower has full power and
authority to execute and deliver the Loan Documents and to incur and perform the
obligations provided for therein, all of which have been duly authorized by

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all proper and necessary action of the appropriate governing body of Borrower.
No consent or approval of any public authority or other third party is required
as a condition to the validity of any Loan Document, and, to the best of
Borrower's knowledge after due inquiry, Borrower is in compliance with all laws
and regulatory requirements to which it is subject.

                  C. Binding Agreement. This Agreement and the other Loan
Documents executed by Borrower constitute valid and legally binding obligations
of Borrower, enforceable in accordance with their terms.

                  D. Litigation. There is no proceeding involving Borrower
pending or, to the knowledge of Borrower, threatened before any court or
governmental authority, agency or arbitration authority, except as disclosed to
Bank in writing and acknowledged by Bank prior to the date of this Agreement.

                  E. No Conflicting Agreements. There is no charter, bylaw,
stock provision, partnership agreement or other document pertaining to the
organization, power or authority of Borrower and no provision of any existing
agreement, mortgage, indenture or contract binding on Borrower or affecting its
property, which would conflict with or in any way prevent the execution,
delivery or carrying out of the terms of this Agreement and the other Loan
Documents.

                  F. Ownership of Assets. Borrower has good title to its assets,
and its assets are free and clear of liens, except those granted to Bank and as
disclosed to Bank in writing prior to the date of this Agreement.

                  G. Taxes. All taxes and assessments due and payable by
Borrower have been paid or are being contested in good faith by appropriate
proceedings and the Borrower has filed all tax returns which it is required to
file.

                  H. Financial Statements. The financial statements of Borrower
heretofore delivered to Bank have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied
on a consistent basis throughout the period involved and fairly present
Borrower's financial condition as of the date or dates thereof, and there has
been no material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition or operations
since December 31, 1997. All factual information furnished by Borrower to Bank
in connection with this Agreement and the other Loan Documents is and will be
accurate and complete on the date as of which such information is delivered to
Bank and is not and will not be incomplete by the omission of any material fact
necessary to make such information not misleading.

                  I. Place of Business.  Borrower's chief executive office is 
located at

                              3516 Centre Circle Drive                   
                              Fort Mill, South Carolina  29715           .

                  J. Environmental. The conduct of Borrower's business
operations and the condition of Borrower's property does not and will not
violate any federal laws, rules or ordinances for environmental protection,
regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency, any applicable local or
state law, rule, regulation or rule of common law or any judicial interpretation
thereof relating primarily to the environment or Hazardous Materials.

                  K. Stock.  The outstanding stock of Borrower is owned as set 
forth in Exhibit 4K.

                  L. Year 2000. Borrower has (i) begun analyzing the operations
of Borrower and its subsidiaries and affiliates that could be adversely affected
by failure to become Year 2000 compliant (that is, that computer applications,
imbedded microchips and other systems will be able to perform date-sensitive
functions prior to and after December 31, 1999) and; (ii) developed a plan for
becoming Year 2000 compliant in a timely manner, the implementation of which is
on schedule in all material respects. Borrower reasonably believes that it will
become Year 2000 compliant for its operations and those of its subsidiaries and
affiliates on a timely basis except to the extent that a failure to do so could
not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect upon the financial
condition of the Borrower. Borrower reasonably believes any suppliers and
vendors that are material to the operations of Borrower or its subsidiaries and
affiliates will be Year 2000 compliant for their own computer applications
except to the extent that a failure to do so could not reasonably be expected to
have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition of Borrower.
Borrower will promptly notify the bank in the event the Borrower determines that
any computer application which is material to the operations of Borrower, its 
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material vendors or suppliers will not be fully Year 2000 compliant on a timely
basis, except too the extent that such failure could not reasonably be expected
to have a material adverse effect upon the financial condition of the Borrower.

                  M. Continuation of Representations and Warranties. All
representations and warranties made under this Agreement shall be deemed to be
made at and as of the date hereof and at and as of the date of any advance under
any Loan.

         5. AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS. Until full payment and performance of all
obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, Borrower will, unless Bank
consents otherwise in writing (and without limiting any requirement of any other
Loan Document):

                  A. Financial Condition. Maintain Borrower's financial
condition as follows, determined in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent
basis throughout the period involved except to the extent modified by the
following definitions:

                           i. Maintain Maximum Consolidated Senior Funded Debtor
plus Subordinated Debt to trailing four quarters EBITDA of less than 3.50 to 1.0
at all times.

                           ii. Maintain at all times a Minimum Net Worth of 90%
of the actual value at Closing with step-ups equal to 85% of net income after
tax annually and 100% of the net proceeds of any equity issuances.

                           iii. Maintain Fixed Charge Coverage ration of (EBITDA
less dividends, less taxes)/(cash interest + scheduled principal repayments)
measured on a rolling four quarter basis of 1.25 to 1.0.

                  B. Financial Statements and Other Information. Maintain a
system of accounting satisfactory to Bank and in accordance with GAAP applied on
a consistent basis throughout the period involved. All financial statements
called for below shall be prepared in form and content acceptable to Bank and by
independent certified public accountants acceptable to Bank.

In addition, Borrower will:

                           i. Furnish to Bank audited financial statements to
include statements of financial condition, income, cash flows, and changes in
shareholder equity of Borrower for each fiscal year of Borrower, within 120 days
after the close of each such fiscal year.

                           ii. Furnish to Bank internally prepared financial
statements (including a balance sheet and profit and loss statement) of Borrower
and each guarantor for each quarter of each fiscal year of Borrower, within 45
days after the close of each such period.

                           iii. Furnish to Bank a compliance certificate for
(and executed by an authorized representative of) Borrower concurrently with and
dated as of the date of delivery of each of the financial statements as required
in paragraphs i and ii above, containing (a) a certification that the financial
statements of even date are true and correct and that the Borrower is not in
default under the terms of this Agreement, and (b) computations and conclusions,
in such detail as Bank may request, with respect to compliance with this
Agreement, and the other Loan Documents, including computations of all
quantitative covenants.

                           iv. Furnish to Bank promptly such additional
information, reports and statements respecting the business operations and
financial condition of Borrower and guarantor, respectively, from time to time,
as Bank may reasonably request.

                  C. Insurance. Maintain insurance with responsible insurance
companies on such of its properties, in such amounts and against such risks as
is customarily maintained by similar businesses operating in the same vicinity,

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specifically to include fire and extended coverage insurance covering all
assets, business interruption insurance, workers compensation insurance and
liability insurance, all to be with such companies and in such amounts as are
satisfactory to Bank and providing for at least 30 days prior notice to Bank of
any cancellation thereof. Satisfactory evidence of such insurance will be
supplied to Bank prior to funding under the Loan(s) and 30 days prior to each
policy renewal.

                  D. Existence and Compliance. Maintain its existence, good
standing and qualification to do business, where required and comply with all
laws, regulations and governmental requirements including, without limitation,
environmental laws applicable to it or to any of its property, business
operations and transactions.

                  E. Adverse Conditions or Events. Promptly advise Bank in
writing of (i) any condition, event or act which comes to its attention that
would or might materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or
operations or Bank's rights under the Loan Documents, (ii) any litigation filed
by or against Borrower, (iii) any event that has occurred that would constitute
an event of default under any Loan Documents and (iv) any uninsured or partially
uninsured loss through fire, theft, liability or property damage in excess of an
aggregate of $100,000.00.

                  F. Taxes and Other Obligations. Pay all of its taxes,
assessments and other obligations, including, but not limited to taxes, costs or
other expenses arising out of this transaction, as the same become due and
payable, except to the extent the same are being contested in good faith by
appropriate proceedings in a diligent manner.

                  G. Maintenance. Maintain all of its tangible property in good
condition and repair and make all necessary replacements thereof, and preserve
and maintain all licenses, trademarks, privileges, permits, franchises,
certificates and the like necessary for the operation of its business.

                  H. Environmental. Immediately advise Bank in writing of (i)
any and all enforcement, cleanup, remedial, removal, or other governmental or
regulatory actions instituted, completed or threatened pursuant to any
applicable federal, state, or local laws, ordinances or regulations relating to
any Hazardous Materials affecting Borrower's business operations; and (ii) all
claims made or threatened by any third party against Borrower relating to
damages, contribution, cost recovery, compensation, loss or injury resulting
from any Hazardous Materials. Borrower shall immediately notify Bank of any
remedial action taken by Borrower with respect to Borrower's business
operations. Borrower will not use or permit any other party to use any Hazardous
Materials at any of Borrower's places of business or at any other property owned
by Borrower except such materials as are incidental to Borrower's normal course
of business, maintenance and repairs and which are handled in compliance with
all applicable environmental laws. Borrower agrees to permit Bank, its agents,
contractors and employees to enter and inspect any of Borrower's places of
business or any other property of Borrower at any reasonable times upon three
(3) days prior notice for the purposes of conducting an environmental
investigation and audit (including taking physical samples) to insure that
Borrower is complying with this covenant and Borrower shall reimburse Bank on
demand for the costs of any such environmental investigation and audit. Borrower
shall provide Bank, its agents, contractors, employees and representatives with
access to and copies of any and all data and documents relating to or dealing
with any Hazardous Materials used, generated, manufactured, stored or disposed
of by Borrower's business operations within five (5) days of the request
therefore.

                  I. Additional Covenants. The Borrower shall comply with those
additional covenants set forth on Exhibit "4I" attached hereto and by reference
made a part hereof.

                           i. Security Agreement. The Borrower shall assign and
grant Bank a first security agreement in any and all of Borrower's accounts and
other rights of Borrower to the payment for goods sold or leased or for services
rendered whether or not earned by performance, contract rights, book debts,
checks, notes, drafts, instruments, chattel paper, acceptances, and any and all
amounts due to Debtor from a factor or other forms of obligations and
receivables, now existing or hereafter arising out of the business of Borrower;
any and all of Borrower's goods held as inventory. A copy of the Security
Agreement is attached marked Exhibit 5Ii.

                           ii. Guaranty. The Loans shall be unconditionally and
fully guaranteed by all subsidiaries and affiliates of Borrower in accordance
with the guaranty attached hereto. Further said guaranty(s) shall be secured by
a first priority security interest in all of the present and future assets of
the Guarantor(s) including without limitation, accounts

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receivable, inventory, real property, machinery, equipment, contracts,
trademarks, copyrights, patents license agreements and general intangibles. The
Bank shall receive a perfected pledge of all of the outstanding capital stock of
each subsidiary of the Borrower. A copy of the Guaranty is attached marked
Exhibit 5Iii.

                           iii. Assignment of Insurance. The Borrower shall
cause a first priority assignment of the proceeds of a life insurance policy
issued by an insurance company satisfactory to the Bank on the life of Karl F.
Brown in the amount of $1,000,000.00.

         6. NEGATIVE COVENANTS. Until full payment and performance of all
obligations of Borrower under the Loan Documents, Borrower will not, without the
prior written consent of Bank (and without limiting any requirement of any other
Loan Documents):

                  A. Transfer of Assets or Control. Sell, lease, assign or
otherwise dispose of or transfer any assets, except in the normal course of its
business, or enter into any merger or consolidation, or transfer control or
ownership of the Borrower or form or acquire any subsidiary, except as provided
in paragraph 2B.

                  B. Lease Expenditures. Incur new obligations for the lease or
purchase of real or personal property requiring payments in any fiscal year in
excess of an aggregate of $250,000.00, except as provided in paragraph 2B.

                  C. Liens. Grant, suffer or permit any contractual or
noncontractual lien on or security interest in its assets, except in favor of
Bank, without prior written consent of Bank, or fail to promptly pay when due
all lawful claims, whether for labor, materials or otherwise.

                  D. Extensions of Credit. Make or permit any subsidiary to
make, any loan or advance to any person or entity, or purchase or otherwise
acquire, or permit any subsidiary to purchase or other wise acquire, any capital
stock, assets, obligations, or other securities of , make any capital
contribution to, or otherwise invest in or acquire any interest in any entity,
or participate as a partner or joint venturer with any person or entity, except
as set forth in paragraph 2B or for the purchase of direct obligations of the
United States or any agency thereof with maturities of less than one year.

                  E. Borrowings. Create, incur, assume or become liable in any
manner for any indebtedness (for borrowed money, deferred payment for the
purchase of assets, lease payments, as surety or guarantor for the debt for
another, or otherwise) other than to Bank, except for normal trade debts
incurred in the ordinary course of Borrower's business, and except for existing
indebtedness disclosed to Bank in writing and acknowledged by Bank prior to the
date of this Agreement.

                  F. Character of Business. Change the general character of
business as conducted at the date hereof, or engage in any type of business not
reasonably related to its business as presently conducted.

                  G. Management Change. Make any substantial change in its
present executive or management personnel or that Karl Brown ceases to be active
in the day to day operations of the Borrower.


         7. DEFAULT. Borrower shall be in default under this Agreement and under
each of the other Loan Documents if it shall default in the payment of any
amounts due and owing under the Loan or should it fail to timely and properly
observe, keep or perform any term, covenant, agreement or condition in any Loan
Document or in any other loan agreement, promissory note, security agreement,
deed of trust, deed to secure debt, mortgage, assignment or other contract
securing or evidencing payment of any indebtedness of Borrower to Bank or any
affiliate or subsidiary of NationsBank Corporation.

         8. REMEDIES UPON DEFAULT. If an event of default shall occur, Bank
shall have all rights, powers and remedies available under each of the Loan
Documents as well as all rights and remedies available at law or in equity.

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         9. NOTICES. All notices, requests or demands which any party is
required or may desire to give to any other party under any provision of this
Agreement must be in writing delivered to the other party at the following
address:

         Borrower:

                  American Aircarriers Support, Incorporated
                  3516 Centre Circle Drive
                  Fort Mill, York County, SC  29715
                  Fax. No. (803) 548-2207

         with copy to:

                  David M. Furr
                  Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Sigmon, Furr & Smith, P.A.
                  P.O. Box 2636
                  Gastonia, NC  28053-2636
                  Phone No. (704) 865-4400
                  Fax No. (704) 866-8010


         Bank:    NationsBank, N.A.
                  ATTENTION:  PAUL REHKOW
                  Metrolina Commercial Region
                  NationsBank Plaza
                  NC1 002-03-10, Mecklenburg County
                  Charlotte, NC  28255
                  Fax No. (704) 386-1023

         with copy to:

                  Allan W. Singer
                  Mitchell, Rallings, Singer, McGirt & Tissue, PLLC
                  1800 Carillon
                  227 West Trade Street
                  Charlotte, NC  28202
                  Phone No. (704) 376-6574
                  Fax No. (704) 342-1531

or to such other address as any party may designate by written notice to the
other party. Each such notice, request and demand shall be deemed given or made
as follows:

                  A. If sent by mail, upon the earlier of the date of receipt or
five (5) days after deposit in the U.S. Mail, first class postage prepaid;

                  B. If sent by any other means, upon delivery.

         10. COSTS, EXPENSES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES. Borrower shall pay to Bank
immediately upon demand the full amount of all costs and expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees (to include outside counsel fees and all allocated
costs of Bank's in-house counsel if permitted by applicable law), incurred by
Bank in connection with (a) negotiation and preparation of this Agreement and
each of the Loan Documents, and (b) all other costs and attorneys' fees
incurred by Bank for which Borrower is obligated to reimburse Bank in accordance
with the terms of the Loan Documents.

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         11. MANDATORY PREPAYMENTS. Unless otherwise permitted in writing by the
Bank, the Loans will be prepaid by an amount equal to (a) 100% of the net cash
proceeds of all asset sales (other than asset sales completed in the normal
course of business) by the Borrower or any subsidiary of the Borrower (including
stock of subsidiaries) (b) 75% of the net cash proceeds from the issuance of
equity by Borrower or any of its subsidiaries; and (c) 100% of the net cash
proceeds from the issuance of debt by Borrower or any of its subsidiaries.

         12. MISCELLANEOUS. Borrower and Bank further covenant and agree as
follows, without limiting any requirement of any other Loan Document:

                  A. Cumulative Rights and No Waiver. Each and every right
granted to Bank under any Loan Document, or allowed it by law or equity shall be
cumulative of each other and may be exercised in addition to any and all other
rights of Bank, and no delay in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver
thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise by Bank of any right preclude
any other or future exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right.
Borrower expressly waives any presentment, demand, protest or other notice of
any kind, including but not limited to notice of intent to accelerate and notice
of acceleration. No notice to or demand on Borrower in any case shall, of
itself, entitle Borrower to any other or future notice or demand in similar or
other circumstances.

                  B. Applicable Law. This Loan Agreement and the rights and
obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of North Carolina and applicable United States federal
law.

                  C. Amendment. No modification, consent, amendment or waiver of
any provision of this Loan Agreement, nor consent to any departure by Borrower
therefrom, shall be effective unless the same shall be in writing and signed by
an officer of Bank, and then shall be effective only in the specified instance
and for the purpose for which given. This Loan Agreement is binding upon
Borrower, its successors and assigns, and inures to the benefit of Bank, its
successors and assigns; however, no assignment or other transfer of Borrower's
rights or obligations hereunder shall be made or be effective without Bank's
prior written consent, nor shall it relieve Borrower of any obligations
hereunder. There is no third party beneficiary of this Loan Agreement.

                  D. Documents. All documents, certificates and other items
required under this Loan Agreement to be executed and/or delivered to Bank shall
be in form and content satisfactory to Bank and its counsel.

                  E. Partial Invalidity. The unenforceability or invalidity of
any provision of this Loan Agreement shall not affect the enforceability or
validity of any other provision herein and the invalidity or unenforceability of
any provision of any Loan Document to any person or circumstance shall not
affect the enforceability or validity of such provision as it may apply to other
persons or circumstances.

                  F. Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained in Section 10(G), Borrower shall indemnify, defend and hold Bank and
its successors and assigns harmless from and against any and all claims,
demands, suits, losses, damages, assessments, fines, penalties, costs or other
expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs) arising from or
in any way related to any of the transactions contemplated hereby, including but
not limited to actual or threatened damage to the environment, agency costs of
investigation, personal injury or death, or property damage, due to a release or
alleged release of Hazardous Materials, arising from Borrower's business
operations, any other property owned by Borrower or in the surface or ground
water arising from Borrower's business operations, or gaseous emissions arising
from Borrower's business operations or any other condition existing or arising
from Borrower's business operations resulting from the use or existence of
Hazardous Materials, whether such claim proves to be true or false. Borrower
further agrees that its indemnity obligations shall include, but are not limited
to, liability for damages resulting from the personal injury or death of an
employee of the Borrower, regardless of whether the Borrower has paid the
employee under the workmen' s compensation laws of any state or other similar
federal or state legislation for the protection of employees. The term "property
damage" as used in this paragraph includes, but is not limited to, damage to any
real or personal property of the Borrower, the Bank, and of any third parties.
The Borrower's obligations under this paragraph shall survive the repayment of
the Loan and any deed in lieu of foreclosure or foreclosure of any Deed to
Secure Debt, Deed of Trust, Security Agreement or Mortgage securing the Loan.


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                  G. Survivability. All covenants, agreements, representations
and warranties made herein or in the other Loan Documents shall survive the
making of the Loan and shall continue in full force and effect so long as the
Loan is outstanding or the obligation of the Bank to make any advances under the
Line shall not have expired.

                  H. Field Exam. Bank will conduct a field exam, at the Bank's
expense, to confirm the appropriateness of the above parameters and overall
advances of the Borrowing Base as collateral. The field exam shall occur between
July 1, 1998 and July 31, 1998. Ratios for advances under the Loans and
eligibility requirements hereunder are subject to change as a result of said
field exam.

                  I. Opinion of Borrower's Counsel. Prior to Closing, Borrower
shall provide Bank with an opinion of its counsel in form and substance
satisfactory to Bank and its counsel.

         13. ARBITRATION. ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN OR AMONG THE PARTIES
HERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS
INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT OR ANY RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS OR
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING FROM AN ALLEGED TORT, SHALL
BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION
ACT (OR IF NOT APPLICABLE, THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW), THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE FOR THE ARBITRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES OF J.A.M.S./ENDISPUTE OR
ANY SUCCESSOR THEREOF ("J.A.M.S."), AND THE "SPECIAL RULES" SET FORTH BELOW. IN
THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE SPECIAL RULES SHALL CONTROL. JUDGMENT UPON
ANY ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. ANY PARTY
TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING A
SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED PROCEEDING, TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR
CLAIM TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH
ACTION.

                  A. SPECIAL RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE
COUNTY OF ANY BORROWER'S DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS
INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT OR IF THERE IS REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY
COLLATERAL, IN THE COUNTY WHERE SUCH REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED, AND
ADMINISTERED BY J.A.M.S. WHO WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR; IF J.A.M.S. IS UNABLE
OR LEGALLY PRECLUDED FROM ADMINISTERING THE ARBITRATION, THEN THE AMERICAN
ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION WILL SERVE. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS WILL BE COMMENCED
WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION; FURTHER, THE ARBITRATOR SHALL
ONLY, UPON A SHOWING OF CAUSE, BE PERMITTED TO EXTEND THE COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH
HEARING FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS.

                  B. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. NOTHING IN THIS ARBITRATION
PROVISION SHALL BE DEEMED TO (I) LIMIT THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY OTHERWISE
APPLICABLE STATUTES OF LIMITATION OR REPOSE AND ANY WAIVERS CONTAINED IN THIS
INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT; OR (II) BE A WAIVER BY BANK OF THE PROTECTION
AFFORDED TO IT BY 12 U.S.C. SEC. 91 OR ANY SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT STATE LAW;
OR (III) LIMIT THE RIGHT OF BANK HERETO (A) TO EXERCISE SELF HELP REMEDIES SUCH
AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SETOFF, OR (B) TO FORECLOSE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL
PROPERTY COLLATERAL, OR (C) TO OBTAIN FROM A COURT PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY
REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, WRIT OF POSSESSION OR
THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER. BANK MAY EXERCISE SUCH SELF HELP RIGHTS,
FORECLOSE UPON SUCH PROPERTY, OR OBTAIN SUCH PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES
BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE PENDENCY OF ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT
PURSUANT TO THIS INSTRUMENT, AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT. NEITHER THIS EXERCISE OF
SELF HELP REMEDIES NOR THE INSTITUTION OR MAINTENANCE OF AN ACTION FOR
FORECLOSURE OR PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF
THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMANT IN ANY SUCH ACTION, TO ARBITRATE
THE MERITS OF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM OCCASIONING RESORT TO SUCH REMEDIES.

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         14. NO ORAL AGREEMENT. THIS WRITTEN LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE OTHER LOAN
DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE
CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS
OF THE PARTIES.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
duly executed under seal by their duly authorized representatives as of the date
first above written.

BORROWER:  American Aircarriers Support,     BANK:  NationsBank, N.A.
               Incorporated
By:    /s/ Karl F. Brown        (Seal)   By:    /s/ Paul W. Rehkow       (Seal)
       -------------------------                -------------------------
Name:  Karl F. Brown                     Name:  Paul W. Rehkow
       -------------------------                -------------------------
Title: President/CEO                     Title: Assistant Vice President
       -------------------------                -------------------------
         [Corporate Seal]

If the Borrower is a corporation, the signature should be attested by the
Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the corporation and the corporate seal
affixed.

By:    /s/ David M. Furr        (Seal)
       -------------------------      
Name:  David M. Furr
       -------------------------      
Title: Secretary                  
       -------------------------      
         [Corporate Seal]

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                                 EXHIBIT 2.A.ii.

                            BORROWING BASE AGREEMENT

         Borrower will agree to maintain a borrowing base (hereinafter referred
as "Borrowing Base") satisfactory at all times to Bank with the following
parameters.

         If outstandings under the Loans are $6,000,000.00 or less, a monthly
Borrowing Base certification will not be required. However, should outstandings
under the Loan exceed $6,000,000.00, the Bank will require at the time that a
draw causes the outstanding balance to exceed $6,000,000.00 and within 10 days
of each month and at which outstanding balance continues to exceed $6,000,000.00
Borrowing Base certificate with the following conditions:

         Accounts Receivable. The Bank will lend an amount not to exceed 80
         percent of Domestic Receivables less than 90 days from invoice. The
         Bank will lend an amount not to exceed 80 percent of Foreign
         Receivables less than 90 days from invoice. Eligible Foreign
         Receivables shall not exceed $2,000,000.00 of receivable availability
         under the Borrowing Base. In addition, ineligible accounts receivable
         will also include an entire account should 50 percent of that account
         balance be greater than 90 days from invoice.

         Eligible Accounts Receivable shall also specifically exclude:

         (a) any Account Receivable where an invoice has not been issued to the
         Account Debtor (Unbilled);

         (b) any account which represents and obligation of a Customer or
         Borrower when 50 percent or more of a Borrower's accounts from such
         customer are not eligible pursuant to the foregoing formula;

         (c) any Account Receivable which represents an obligation of any local,
         state or federal government agency or entity (Government);

         (d) any Account Receivable which arises out of a contract or order
         which, by its terms, forbids or makes void or unenforceable any
         assignment by Borrower to Bank of the Account Receivable arising with
         respect thereto (Unassignable);

         (e) any Account Receivable arising from "sale on approval", "sale or
         return", "consignment" or subject to any other repurchase, return or
         guaranteed sales agreement (Consigned or Guaranteed);

         (f) any Account Receivable where the underlying goods or services have
         been rejected and/or returned (Rejected and Returned);

         (g) any Account Receivable where delivery to the Account Debtor
         pursuant to terms of sale has not been completed (Bill and Hold);

         (h) any Account Receivable which arises from the sale or lease to or
         performance of services for, or represents an obligation of, an
         employee, affiliate, partner, parent or subsidiary of Borrower
         (Insiders & Related Parties);

         (i) that portion of aggregate Accounts Receivable due from a given
         Account Debtor to the extent Borrower also owes amounts to that Account
         Debtor (Contra);

         Parts Inventory. The Bank will advance an amount not to exceed 60
         percent of Borrower's total "parts inventory" (defined as inventory
         ready for sale excluding whole aircraft engines or leased aircraft
         engines).

         Eligible Inventory shall also specifically exclude:

         (a) The Bank reserves the right to restrict eligible inventory to
         Inventory located at Fort Mill, South Carolina, and such other
         locations as the Bank deems appropriate.

         (b) Inventory either received or sold on consignment (Consigned In and
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         (c) Inventory that the Bank in its sole discretion determines to be
         slow moving and/or obsolete (Slow Moving and Obsolete);

         (d) Inventory that is not in good condition or that fails to meet any
         applicable government standards (Defected and Rejected);

         Whole Aircraft Engines (Domestic and Foreign Domiciled). The Bank will
         advance 90 percent of the lower of cost or appraised value while the
         aircraft engine is being overhauled (the "Overhaul Period"). The
         Overhaul Period shall not exceed six (6) months. At the end of the
         Overhaul Period, the Bank will then advance 90 percent of the lower of
         total documented engine cost or re-appraised value for a period not to
         exceed six (6) months (the "Inception Period"). At the end of the
         Inception Period, the Bank will, for a period thereafter not to exceed
         six (6) months, lend 75 percent against the lower of engine cost or
         appraised value. During the following 12 months, the Bank would lend 50
         percent against the lower of aircraft engine cost or appraised value.
         If the aircraft engine has not sold during the preceding twelve-month
         period, the engine would be deleted from the Borrowing Base unless the
         aircraft engine is re-appraised by an appraiser acceptable to the Bank
         and, at the Bank's sole option, the above percentages may be
         re-applied.

         As additional expenditures are made on the aircraft engine during the
         Overhaul Period, Borrower shall periodically, but no more frequent than
         monthly, submit a "report of expenditures" satisfactory to Bank
         detailing the additional direct overhaul costs against which the Bank
         may advance 90 percent of the invoiced amount.

         Leased Aircraft Engines. Leased Aircraft Engines will be eligible for
         advances under separate term notes, which will be withdrawn from the
         Borrowing Base amount subject to review and assignment of perspective
         leases. Said determination shall be at the sole discretion of the Bank.
         These notes will be advanced at the lesser of 80 percent of the
         aircraft engine's cost or appraised value. Amortization of term notes
         will be related to the remaining life of the lease, but not to exceed
         forty-eight (48) months. Borrower will agree to furnish quarterly
         depreciation reports on each aircraft engine under lease, and a note's
         balance may not exceed 80 percent of an engine's depreciated value.

         Caps on Borrowing Base Components. Availability under the Borrowing
         Base shall be capped at $5,000,000.00 for parts inventory,
         $5,000,000.00 for leased aircraft engines, of which no more than
         $2,500,000.00 may be leased to foreign lessees, and $2,000,000.00 for
         Foreign Receivables. There will be no cap within the Working Capital
         Loan on domestic receivables nor on aircraft engines which have been
         overhauled and held for resale.

         Total advances under the Working Capital Loan cannot exceed 100 percent
         of the book value of the Company's core assets (accounts receivable
         plus inventory).

         Should a whole aircraft engine or leased engine be dismantled into
         parts inventory, the inventory will be required to be reclassified into
         the appropriate category under the Borrowing Base.

         In addition to any reporting requirements required under the Working
         Capital Loan and Security Agreement to which this Borrowing Base
         Agreement Addendum is attached, the Borrower will submit the following
         in form and substance satisfactory to Bank:

         Aged Accounts Receivable Trial Balance. Not later than 20 business days
         after and as of the end of each month, aged from date of invoice.

         Aged Accounts Payable Trial Balance. No later than 20 days after and as
         of the end of each month.

         Inventory Control Report. In form and content acceptable to Bank and
         including, but not limited to, an allocation of Finished Goods, Raw
         Materials, Packaging Materials, Work-in-Process and all Other remaining
         inventory not later than 20 days after and as of the end of each month.


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         Collection of Receivables.

         (a) By Borrower. Until Borrower's authority to do so is terminated,
         which Bank shall have the right to do at any time after occurrence and
         continuation of a default, Borrower will at Borrower's own cost and
         expense but on Bank's behalf and for Bank's account, collect and
         otherwise enforce as Bank's property and in trust for Bank, all amounts
         unpaid on Accounts Receivable. As to all money so collected, including
         all prepayments by Account Debtors, Borrower shall receive in trust,
         and deliver to Bank in original form and on the date of receipt
         thereof, all checks, drafts, notes, money orders, acceptances, cash and
         other evidence of indebtedness.

         (b) By Bank. At any such termination of Borrower's authority, which
         Bank shall have the right to do at any time after occurrence and
         continuation of a default, Bank shall have the right to send notice of
         assignment and/or notice of Bank's security interest to any and all
         Account Debtors or any third party holding or otherwise concerned with
         any of the Accounts Receivable and Inventory and thereafter Bank shall
         have the sole right to collect the Accounts Receivable and/or take
         possession of Accounts Receivable and the books, records and systems
         relating thereto. All of Bank's collection expenses shall be charged to
         Borrower's account and added to the obligations.

         Bank shall have the right to receive, endorse, and assign and/or
         deliver in Bank's name or Borrower's any and all checks, drafts, and
         other instruments for the payment of money relating to Accounts
         Receivable, and Borrower hereby waives notice of presentment, protest
         and non-payment of any instrument so endorsed. Borrower hereby
         constitutes Bank or Bank's designee as Borrower's attorney-in-fact with
         power to endorse Borrower's name upon any notes, acceptances, checks
         drafts, money orders, or other evidences of payment or Accounts
         Receivable and Inventory that may come into Bank's possession; to sign
         Borrower's name on any invoice or bill of lading relating to any of the
         Accounts Receivable, drafts against customers, assignments and
         verifications of Accounts Receivable and notices to customers; to send
         verifications of Accounts Receivable to any Account Debtor; to notify
         the Post Office authorities to change the address for delivery of mail
         addressed to the undersigned to such address as Bank may designate; to
         do all other acts and things necessary to carry out this Borrowing Base
         Agreement. All acts of said attorney or designee are hereby ratified
         and approved, and said attorney or designee shall not be liable for any
         acts of omission or commission, nor for any error of judgment or
         mistake of fact or law; this power being coupled with an interest is
         irrevocable while advances made pursuant to this Borrowing Base
         Agreement remain unpaid.

         Bank may, without notice to or consent from Borrower, sue upon or
         otherwise collect, extend the time of payment of, or compromise or
         settle for cash, credit or otherwise upon any terms, any of the
         Accounts Receivable or any securities, instruments or insurance
         applicable thereto and/or release the obligor thereon. Bank is
         authorized and empowered to accept the return of the goods represented
         by any of the Accounts Receivable without notice to or consent by
         Borrower's liability hereunder. Bank does not, by anything herein or in
         any assignment or otherwise, assume any of Borrower's obligations under
         any contract or agreement assigned to Bank, and Bank shall not be
         responsible in any way for the performance by Borrower of any of the
         terms and conditions thereof.

         Collection Account and Lock Box Agreement. Bank and Borrower shall,
         upon request of Bank, establish and maintain one or more special lock
         box or blocked accounts for the collection of the Accounts Receivable.
         Each such special account shall be with a bank satisfactory to the Bank
         (which may be an affiliate of the Bank) and shall be subject to the
         Bank's standard form agreement. Any checks or other remittances against
         Accounts Receivables which are received by the Borrower shall be held
         in trust for the Bank and turned over by the Borrower to the Bank or to
         a person designated by the Bank in the identical form received (except
         for any necessary endorsement) as soon as possible.

         Mandatory Payment. In the event the aggregate principal outstanding
         balance of advances under the Note exceed the Maximum Amount, Borrower
         shall immediately and without notice or demand of any kind, make such
         payments as shall be necessary to reduce the principal balance of the
         Note below the Maximum Amount.



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                                                                      EXHIBIT 11


                   AMERICAN AIRCARRIERS SUPPORT, INCORPORATED
                   COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
                                   (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    Three months    Three months    Nine months     Nine months
                                                       Ended          Ended           Ended           Ended
                                                    September 30,   September 30,   September 30,   September 30,
                                                        1998           1997            1998             1997
                                                    ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
<S>                                                 <C>             <C>             <C>             <C>       
Pro forma data: *

Net income as reported                              $2,292,150      $1,213,881      $4,888,523      $2,993,208
Pro forma income tax expense                           916,860         485,552       1,955,409       1,197,283
                                                    ----------      ----------      ----------      ----------
Pro forma net income                                $1,375,290      $  728,329      $2,933,114      $1,795,925
                                                    ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========


Pro forma basic earnings per share                  $     0.22      $     0.18      $     0.58      $     0.44
                                                    ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
Pro forma diluted earnings per share                $     0.22      $     0.18      $     0.58      $     0.44
                                                    ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========

Pro forma weighted average shares outstanding:

       Basic                                         6,311,957       4,100,000       5,087,179       4,100,000
                                                    ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
       Diluted                                       6,311,957       4,100,000       5,087,179       4,100,000
                                                    ==========      ==========      ==========      ==========
</TABLE>



* Reference note 2 for additional calculations.





<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-30-1998
<CASH>                                       1,103,749
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                3,148,510
<ALLOWANCES>                                   130,000
<INVENTORY>                                 13,652,272
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                            17,890,274
<PP&E>                                         661,405
<DEPRECIATION>                                 173,037
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                              19,630,377
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                        2,482,437
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                         6,350
<OTHER-SE>                                  17,143,915
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                19,630,377
<SALES>                                     15,440,548
<TOTAL-REVENUES>                            15,440,548
<CGS>                                        8,718,001
<TOTAL-COSTS>                                1,723,505
<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
<LOSS-PROVISION>                                     0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                            (110,519)
<INCOME-PRETAX>                              4,888,523
<INCOME-TAX>                                 1,955,409
<INCOME-CONTINUING>                          2,933,114
<DISCONTINUED>                                       0
<EXTRAORDINARY>                                      0
<CHANGES>                                            0
<NET-INCOME>                                 2,933,114
<EPS-PRIMARY>                                     0.58
<EPS-DILUTED>                                     0.58
        

</TABLE>


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