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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…

Value Added: Aero / Mechanical Technologies Offers Superior Tie-Down Kit

One of the unique qualities of the King Air is its ability to fly in to remote airports, where sometimes there isn’t much in aircraft service and support. If a King Air owner/operator would find themselves in a situation where they would have to tie-down their aircraft, Aero / Mechanical Technologies, Inc. has created angled…

Technically… Attachment Bolt

From Model Communiqué # KA-2015-01 issued in March 2015: ATA 27 − Lower Rudder Attach Bolt Bent F-90; 200 Series; 300 Series, B300 Series Beechcraft has received a few reports of a bent attachment bolt at the rudder horn assembly (P/N 101-524059-1) and the lower rudder hinge (P/N 101-524063-1). The part number of this bolt…