Three months after “Lucky Lindy” landed in Paris, eight airplanes took off from California westbound toward Hawaii in a free-for-all race to win $25,000. Two of those airplanes were built by Travel Air, thanks to company CEO Walter Beech’s optimism that at least one would win the prize. Hawaii – sun, surf and hula girls.…
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received Russian approval for the installation of their Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approved King Air Traveler Airline Seats for the Beechcraft King Air B300 and B350 series aircraft. The Airline Style Seats were designed for high density applications, and are available in two models, Econo Seat and Traveler Seat. Both also…
West Star Aviation recently announced they are operating a satellite facility at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Chicago, Illinois. A Class 4 Repair Station, CRS PAZD068H, West Star will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs, minor inspections, customer assistance, as well as support the AOG and mobile repair activity in the area. The satellite…
English Field Aviation (EFA) is offering their extensive airplane detailing package to customers at no charge for any King Air customer who has a phase inspection completed at either of the EFA locations. The package is made up of multiple detailing and finishing services including a full machine buff and wax, wheel well cleaning, de-ice boot…
Issued: June 2015 Effectivity: Beechcraft King Air Model F90, all serial numbers; Beechcraft King Air 200 series (U.S. Military King Air models equipped with ground idle solenoids), all serial numbers; Beechcraft King Air 300 series (King Air 300, 300LW, B300, B300C), all serial numbers. Subject: Uncommanded Yaw Events Beechcraft Corporation is issuing this Safety Communiqué…
UK’s Air Capital Charter Uses King Air to stay on Top From humble beginnings, European-based Air Capital Charter has grown to be the leading and longest running charter operator in southwest England. Over the years, the company has added other specialized services, along with three Super King Air 200s, which has made it the leader…
A Discussion of Billbacks on Core Charges In earlier years, a core charge for an exchange part was like a little insurance policy for the vendor to ensure they got a unit back in exchange for the one they sent out. It’s just like a trip to the auto parts store. When you buy a…
A rather popular optional break system that you will find installed in lots of King Airs is Brake Deice. This system is only offered on King Airs with dual main landing gear wheels, so you will never find it on a member of the 90-series, with the exception of the F90 group, since they, like their…
The union of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s revolutionary PT6 turboprop engine with a pressurized Beechcraft airframe proved an unbeatable combination that set a new standard for small, cabin-class business aircraft. As World War II drew to a close, the introduction of turbojet-powered military fighters did not escape the notice of Walter H. Beech. Speed was…
MT- Airplane Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC #SA03525NY for the next generation five-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR260-65b on the Beech King Air 300/350 series powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60A engines. The installation is also EASA certified. MT- Airplane Propeller says the new five-blade MT-Propellers provide a performance improvement of approximately eight…