From King Air Communiqué 2016-01
Issued: January 2016
ATA 00 – Introduction of Block Point 2015 King Air with New Fusion Avionics C90GTi, B200GT/B200CGT (250), B300/B300C (350i)
NOTE: The Block Point 2015 Fusion Equipped Airplanes have a different inspection program. Please study the appropriate manual to become familiar with the differences between the inspection programs.
The King Air Fusion avionics upgrade was announced early in 2015. The first Fusion King Air was delivered the fourth quarter of 2015.
The serial effectivity for the Fusion upgrade is as follows:
Model C90GTi King Air is LJ-2129 and after Model B200GT/B200CGT (250) Super King Air is BY-207, BY-239, BY-250 and after; BZ-1 and after Model B300/B300C (350i) Super King Air is FL-954, FL-1010, FL-1031 and after; FM-66 and after.
The King Air Fusion airplanes will have a new set of Maintenance Manuals and Wiring Diagram Manuals. However, the Illustrated Parts Catalog, Airworthiness Limitations Manual, Structural Inspection and Repair Manual and Component Maintenance Manual will be the same as the non-Fusion King Airs.
The part numbers of these new manuals are as follows:
Model C90GTi King Air:
Maintenance Manual: 434-590171-0009
Wiring Diagram Manual: 434-590171-0011
B200GT/B200CGT (250):
Maintenance Manual: 434-590168-0009
Wiring Diagram Manual: 434-590168-0011
Model B300/B300C (350i) Super King Air:
Maintenance Manual: 434-590169-0009
Wiring Diagram Manual: 434-590169-0011
NOTE: Older King Airs upgraded to the Fusion Avionics via STC will NOT be covered by the manuals listed above. These airplanes will still be covered by their original manuals and any Information for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) associated with the STC.
Other notable items contained in the Block Point 2015 that are worth mentioning (corrected from King Air Communiqué 2016-2):
- The Venue System in the B300 (350i) will be removed
- All three King Air models will have electronic window shades
- Wi-Fi will be available as an option on C90, Standard on B300/B300C (350i) and B200GT/B200CGT (250) (Operator must choose between Domestic or International)
- New Inspection Program
- New Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) – Now: C406-N which transmits GPS Location (Latitude & Longitude)
From King Air Communiqué 2016-02
Issued: February 2016
ATA 00 – FAA Flight Standardization Report (FSB) & EASA Operational Suitability Data (OSD)
The FAA Flight Standardization Reports (FSB) and EASA Operation Suitability Data (OSD) for the King Air aircraft are accessible on the Textron Aviation Support web site. Direct your browser to www.txtavsupport.com and follow the steps shown to gain access to this information. You will first need to create an account on this web site if you do not have one already.
ATA 28 – Service Bulletin 2037 Rev. 1, Correction Effectivity Listed in SB
Service Bulletin 2037, Rev 1 provided a figure with Fuel Probe Wiring Diagram. This figure listed the part numbers of the drain tubes, 101-120208-57 and 101-120208-83. These part numbers were listed in the Service Bulletin in error. The correct part numbers are 101-12010857 and 101-120108-83 respectively.
The above information is abbreviated for space purposes. For the entire communication, go to www.beechcraft.com.
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