Contract analysis

I. DEFINED TERMS AND DOCUMENTS EXAMINED 1.1 Defined Terms As used in this opinion letter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below: "Credit Agreement" means the $450,000,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of January 30, 2026, among WAL, as Borrower, the Subsidiary Guarantors identified therein, the Lenders from time to time party thereto, and Prescott National Bank, N.A., as Adm

II. ASSUMPTIONS In rendering the opinions expressed in this letter, we have, with your consent and without independent investigation or verification, assumed the following: (a) All signatures on the Loan Documents and all other documents examined by us are genuine, all documents submitted to us as originals are authentic, and all documents submitted to us as copies conform in all material respects to the originals th

III. OPINIONS Based upon and subject to the foregoing, and subject further to the assumptions, qualifications, exceptions, and limitations set forth herein, we are of the opinion that: 3.1 Due Organization and Good Standing (a) WAL. Whitmore Aerospace LLC is a limited liability company duly formed, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware, as evidenced by Delaware Secretary of St

IV. RELIANCE ON OTHER OPINIONS We advise you that the addressees of this opinion letter are entitled to rely upon the following supplemental local counsel opinions, each delivered concurrently herewith in connection with the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Credit Agreement: (a) Supplemental Virginia Law Opinion. A supplemental opinion of Calderwood & Harkness LLP (Washington, D.C. office), dated Janua

V. QUALIFICATIONS, EXCEPTIONS, AND LIMITATIONS The opinions expressed in this letter are subject to and qualified by the following: 5.1 Enforceability Qualifications The enforceability opinions expressed in Section 3.3 of this opinion letter (and any related enforceability opinions elsewhere herein) are subject to and limited by the following qualifications (collectively, the "Enforceability Qualifications"): (a) App

VI. GOVERNING LAW OF THIS OPINION This opinion letter, and any matters arising out of or in connection herewith (including any claims based on contract, tort, or statute), shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York without regard to principles of conflicts of laws that would require the application of the laws of another jurisdiction. [Remainder of Page Intentionally Lef