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…
Service Bulletin 11-4118: Placards and Markings – Inspection/Replacement of Aft Compartment Instruction Plate Issued: May 2015 Compliance – Mandatory: An Airworthiness Directive will be requested on the matter covered by this Service Bulletin. This Service Bulletin is Mandatory and must be accomplished prior to next flight after receipt. Effectivity: Airplanes Model C90GTi King Air, Serial…
Onshore Outsourcing relies on King Air B200 to bringing IT jobs back onshore The King Air, our King Air, is essential to revitalizing rural America,” said Shane Mayes, founder and CEO of Onshore Outsourcing. That might sound like a brazen statement but Onshore Outsourcing has the business model and results to back it up: “Our…
Using Airline Safety Techniques in GA Operations A hearty eye-roll is often the first reaction when it is suggested that general aviation pilots should apply “airline techniques” to their operations to improve safety. First of all, GA is so multi-faceted that lumping so many types of aviation into such a catch-all term is ridiculous. How…
Almost all King Airs with Aircraft Instruments, capacitance-type fuel quantity indicators have the zero to 265 pounds range painted in yellow. The POH states, “Do not takeoff if fuel quantity gauges indicate in the yellow arc or if fuel quantity is less than 265 pounds in each wing system.” I know that a lot of…
The revolutionary PT6 engine gas turbine nearly died during development, yet managed to survive its detractors, cost overruns and a dearth of orders to become one of the most successful turboprop engines in the history of business aviation. Old pilots and antique airplane enthusiasts never tire of watching a “round engine” start up, belch a…