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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
KELLSTROM INDUSTRIES, INC. BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF EARNINGS FOR THE
PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.


                             
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