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Value Added: CenTex Announces Certification of Halo 275 for King Air 200 and 250

CenTex Aerospace, Inc. announced that it has received FAA approval of a new addition to the popular Halo series of gross weight increase conversions. The new Halo 275 conversion for King Air 200 and 250 series airplanes increases the maximum takeoff weight to 14,000 pounds and the maximum landing weight to 13,500 pounds. Price of…

Correspondence

Another Point Regarding King Air Phase Inspections I read Dean Benedict’s excellent article regarding King Air inspections featured in the August 2016 issue of King Air magazine. I wanted to add to his information, something I have experienced with some King Air operators that have limited knowledge of our inspection program. One of the stipulations,…

Nostalgic Flair

Nostalgic Flair

EC Source Aviation builds flight department with distinctive aircraft Just a few months after taking a chief pilot position flying helicopters for EC Source, Tim Brown was promoted to director of aviation. This new title meant that not only would he fly the aircraft in support of the construction of new power lines, he also would…

Value Added: G1000 Software Upgrade for King Air C90 Aircraft

Garmin has announced new capabilities and enhanced operational benefits for the King Air C90 aircraft, which are made available through the latest software upgrade. This latest update offers new features including, NextGen components such as Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) compliance, user-defined holding patterns and the approval of optional equipment, which expands global operational capability. New…

Value Added: New Textron Aviation Paris Service Center Now Open

Textron Aviation Inc. celebrated the opening of its larger, state-of-the-art Paris Service Center at Paris-Le Bourget Airport, boasting complete maintenance and repair capability for Citation business jets and Beechcraft King Air turboprops. According to the company, the new facility is three times larger than the original – 156,000 square-feet, including a 42,000 square-foot service bay…

Technically… Customer Service magazine

From Model Communiqué # KA-2015-02 issued in March 2015: ATA 00 – General Textron Aviation has released the first edition of its new Customer Service magazine – the Direct Approach! Download the magazine to get the latest technical news, read about other Textron Aviation customers, and discover which product upgrades are available for your model.…

Advertising Spotlight: Avidyne

Advertising Spotlight: Avidyne

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Advertiser Spotlight: Raisbeck

Advertiser Spotlight: Raisbeck

Raisbeck’s money saving combos are back in 2015! Dual Aft Body Strakes Otaqui nobit volorum fugit optatus aut eicture pratentus ab idebis perum fuga. Occat ilique venitas similli quuntium hilitatent, voluptatur sit aute laboribus el maximusa dene conet ut occusant omnimus et aditia corit, qui aut ditio to blab imped moditem qui bea que volupta…

Value Added: MT-Propeller Receives FAA STC for Five-Blade Composite Propeller for Select King Airs

MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC #SA03507NY for the next generation Quiet Fan Jet five-blade scimitar composite propeller MTV-27-1-E-C-F-R(P)/CFR210-58d on the Beechcraft King Air B90, E90, C90, C90A, C90GT, C90GTi and also those with Blackhawk conversion. The company says the propeller installation provides: ■ Best vibration damping characteristics for almost vibration free propeller…

Value Added: Raisbeck Engineering Expands Authorized Dealer Network in Arizona

Raisbeck Aircraft Engineering announced its official partnership with Executive Aircraft Maintenance (EAM) in Scottsdale, Ariz. as the newest Raisbeck Authorized Dealer. Executive Aircraft Maintenance will be authorized to install all of Raisbeck’s Performance Systems on the Beechcraft King Air fleet. EAM provides general aviation services to regional airlines, corporate, ag/utility and military organizations. They offer…