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…
CenTex Aerospace announced that it has earned many required approvals for its Saddle Tank Conversion STC for more models of the King Air. The FAA approved a revised PMA adding the King Air 200 and 300 series aircraft to the original PMA for the King Air 90. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted…
BLR Aerospace Introduces BLR Aerospace recently introduced a new ultra-quiet, lightweight propeller system called Whisper Prop™. Designed to improve King Air comfort, performance and safety, the five-blade, carbon fiber propeller with natural composite core is manufactured by MT-Propeller of Atting, Germany. The Whisper Prop system is certified and available for installation on King Airs individually…
SAIB CE-1515: Empennage – Horizontal & Vertical Stabilizer Structure Issued: April 20, 2015 Compliance: It has been determined that the airworthiness concern is not an unsafe condition that would warrant Airworthiness Directive (AD) action under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 39 at this time. This is information only. Recommendations…