About ACK
Company – About ACK
About Company
Founded in 1972 by Mike Akatiff, ACK started as ACK Products Inc., designing high-performance motorcycle racing parts. Just two years later, Pacific Coast Cycle Corporation was launched to serve the growing demand for motorcycle accessories.
In 1987, a breakthrough came with the creation of a low-cost altitude encoder powered by solid-state electronics — a product that marked the company’s entry into aviation. By 1988, ACK Technologies Inc. was officially established, setting its course in the aircraft parts industry.
Today, ACK has proudly produced over 230,000 FAA-approved TSO appliances and holds multiple international certifications, trusted worldwide for quality and reliability.
Trusted worldwide
Certifications & Approvals
Years of Journey
230,000+ TSO Appliances Produced
50+ Years of Aviation Expertise
Global Approvals from FAA, EASA etc.
0 Recalls or Safety Bulletins
Compliance & Manufacturing
All ACK aircraft products are manufactured under FAA TSO Authorization (TSOA) and audited by FAA Seattle MIDO. Our facility is fully compliant with FAR Part 21 Subpart O.
- FAA TSO Authorization (TSOA)
- FAR Part 21 Subpart O Compliance
- Regular MIDO Inspections
- FAA-Approved Quality Control Manual
ACK Avionics Technologies, Inc., headquartered at 3350 Scott Blvd, Building 15 in Santa Clara, CA, specializes in the design, manufacturing, and support of FAA- and internationally TSO-certified avionics including emergency locator transmitters (ELTs) and altitude encoders. Founded in 1972 by Mike Akatiff, the company transitioned from motorcycle parts to aviation in 1988 and has since produced hundreds of thousands of reliable units with no airworthiness directives or safety recalls. Their products carry approvals not only from the FAA but also from EASA, Transport Canada, Brazil’s ANAC, and Japan’s JCAB, and are manufactured under stringent FAA quality and regulatory oversight.