CenTex Aerospace, Inc. announced it has received FAA approval of the Halo 250 increased gross weight conversion for King Air 250s equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck. The Pro Line Fusion avionics system is now standard equipment on new production King Air 250s, and is available as an upgrade to earlier model King Airs. CenTex has been working closely with Beechcraft engineering and production to ensure a seamless transition with this latest enhancement to the King Air product line. Halo 250 kits are already scheduled for installation on Fusion-equipped King Air 250s, including one in the cargo configuration.
Also included in the Halo 250 supplement is takeoff and landing data up to 14,000 feet to allow operations into high elevation airports. This greatly enhances the Halo 250 capabilities for operators who frequently fly out of mountainous regions.
The Halo 250 conversion, which Textron Aviation is offering as the Enhanced Payload Option on new King Air 250s, increases payload capacity by moving the airplane into commuter category and increases the MTOW to 13,420 pounds. It also adds safety features which include improved stall warning in icing conditions, aural over-speed and elevator out-of-trim warnings, engine fire extinguisher capability, and emergency lighting in the cabin.
Numerous training options are available. Textron’s Tru Simulation + Training is in the process of adding to their curriculum the BE-200 type rating with Halo 250/Enhanced Payload safety systems and performance data, and their King Air 250 simulator is configured with the Fusion flight deck. Flight Safety International now offers FAA approved training for the BE-200 type rating in their Pro Line 21-equipped simulators. The course includes Halo 250 safety systems and performance data. Fly Right, Inc., who has been providing training for the BE-200 type for many years, added the commuter takeoff profile to their simulator and now includes in their course the Halo 250 safety systems and performance data.
Please contact CenTex Aerospace at (254) 752-4290 or at www.centex.aero for more information.
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