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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
Commission File Number 1-12380
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
[ ] Form 10-K [X] Form 11-K [ ] Form 20-F
[ ] Form 10-Q [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: December 31, 1996
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K [ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F [ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
For the Transition Period Ended:
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the Commission
has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked above,
identify the item(s) to which the notification relates: N/A
PART I.
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full name of registrant: AVIALL, INC.
Address of principal executive office: 2075 DIPLOMAT DRIVE
City, State and Zip Code: DALLAS, TEXAS 75234-8989
PART II.
RULE 12B-25 (b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable effort
or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b), the
following should be completed. (Check appropriate box.)
[X] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of this
form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
report on Form 10-K, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the 15th calendar day following the prescribed
due date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form
10-Q, or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar
day following the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by
Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
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PART III.
NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K, 11-K,
20-F, 10-Q, N-SAR or the transition report portion thereof could not be filed
within the prescribed time period. (Attach extra sheets if needed.)
Aviall, Inc. (the "Company") experienced delays in receiving the
necessary information from the plan administrator with respect to the Aviall,
Inc. Employee Savings Plan in order to prepare the required financial
statements. The Company is in the process of finalizing the financial
statements required to be filed with the Form 11-K and presently believes that
these financial statements will be finalized within the 15 day extension period
contemplated under Rule 12b- 25.
PART IV.
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to this
notification:
Jacqueline K. Collier 972 406-6608
(Name) (Area code) (Telephone number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30 of the Investment Company
Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports(s) been filed? If the answer is
no, identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or
portion thereof?
[ ] Yes [X] No
If so: Attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a
reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made: N/A
AVIALL, INC.
(Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
Date: June 27, 1997 By: /s/ JACQUELINE K. COLLIER
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Jacqueline K. Collier
Vice President and Controller
