Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently received Russian approval for the installation of their Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approved King Air Traveler Airline Seats for the Beechcraft King Air B300 and B350 series aircraft. The Airline Style Seats were designed for high density applications, and are available in two models, Econo Seat and Traveler Seat. Both also…
Value Added: West Star Aviation’s Satellite Facility at Chicago Executive Airport Now Operating
West Star Aviation recently announced they are operating a satellite facility at Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK) in Chicago, Illinois. A Class 4 Repair Station, CRS PAZD068H, West Star will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs, minor inspections, customer assistance, as well as support the AOG and mobile repair activity in the area. The satellite…
Value Added: EFA Offers Complimentary Airplane Detailing Package for King Air Customers
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…
Technically: Safety Communiqué No. 343
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…
Value Added: FAA Grants STC for Five-blade MT- Airplane Propeller on Beech King Air 350
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…
Value Added: CenTex Aerospace Earns Required Approval for Saddle Tank Conversion STC
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…
Value Added: BLR Aerospace Introduces New High-Performance, Low-Noise Propeller
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…
Technically: FAA Special Airworthiness Directive Information Bulletin (SAIB)
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…
Technically: Service Bulletins
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…
One Year Later – A Look at the King Air Program under the Textron Aviation Umbrella
Last year started with the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Beechcraft King Air’s first flight on Jan. 20, 2014, as well as recognizing the line of turboprops as the best-selling business aircraft family in the world with nearly 7,300 aircraft delivered and a worldwide fleet having surpassed 60 million flight hours. Shortly thereafter,…