Textron Aviation Mandatory Service Letter MTL-27-05: Flight Controls – Elevator Bellcrank Inspection Published date: Feb. 10, 2026 Effectivity: F90 S/Ns LA-2 thru LA-236; 200/B200 S/Ns BB-2 thru BB-2019; 200C/B200C S/Ns BL-1 thru BL-171; 200T/B200T S/Ns BT-1 thru BT-43; 200CT/B200CT SNs BN-1 thru BN-4; B200GT S/Ns BY-1 and on; B200CGT S/Ns BZ-1 and on; 300 S/Ns…
Hundreds of communities across eight states are planning events and activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66, a historic federal highway synonymous with freedom and adventure. Designated as U.S. Highway 66 on April 30, 1926, the highway connected Chicago and Los Angeles, providing a reliable route through the Midwest. Officially established on Nov.…
Feb. 13-15: AOPA Fly-In at Buckeye Air Fair, Buckeye, Arizona March 19-21: Women in Aviation International Conference, Dallas, Texas March 23-26: Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention & Trade Show, Dallas, Texas March 26-28: King Air Gathering, Horseshoe Bay, Texas April 14-19: SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, Lakeland, Florida April 22-25: AERO Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen, Germany May…
Tragic flash flooding at summer camps in Texas, storm surges destroying villages in western Alaska, a Category 5 hurricane devastating Jamaica – King Air pilots have had the opportunity this year to make a difference for people and communities facing difficult situations. Beyond these natural disasters, the ongoing need continued to grow for the aviation…
Textron Aviation has integrated Sensos Smart Labels into its parts distribution process, offering customers the option to purchase access to real-time location data and shipment status updates for select parts orders. The Sensos labels are available for purchase for orders through the Textron Aviation Parts website at ww2.txtav.com/parts. The labels are lightweight, wireless trackers that…
Beechcraft aircraft are saving lives in Peru. The government recently expanded its emergency response capabilities with a second Beechcraft King Air 360C air ambulance, equipped with vital sign monitors, incubators, stretchers and cold chain systems for organ transport. Since October 2024, more than 100 Peruvian Air Force aeromedical flights have evacuated over 145 critically ill…
Originally published in 2010 by Mary Lynn Oliver, the youngest daughter of Walter and Olive Ann Beech, the book “The Barnstormer and The Lady” chronicling the personal lives of the aviation pioneers has been out of print for a decade. Mary Lynn’s daughter, Jennifer Pitt, has updated the first edition and reprinted a 15th anniversary…
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law comprehensive tax-and-spending legislation that the White House dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Among the included policies was reinstating 100% bonus depreciation for qualified business aircraft acquisitions retroactive to Jan. 20, 2025. The 100% bonus depreciation provision allows businesses to purchase capital equipment, including aircraft,…
News Roundup from NBAA-BACE Here’s a recap of news releases issued during the 2025 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition held in mid-October in Las Vegas. King Air to Receive Next-Generation Fuel Quantity Indication System Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. and CiES Inc. announced a new agreement to bring a modern, highly reliable fuel quantity indication system…
FAA Airworthiness Directive 2025-20-11: Rudder Control System Effective date: Oct. 17, 2025 Applicability: Model B200GT S/Ns BY-335, BY-356, BY-443, BY-453, BY-454; Model B200CGT S/Ns BZ-4 through BZ-9; Model B300 S/Ns FL-1173 through FL-1175 inclusive, FL-1177, FL-1181, FL-1184 through FL-1186 inclusive, FL-1189, FL-1193, FL-1197 through FL-1202 inclusive, FL-1210, FL-1211, FL-1213, FL-1218, FL-1220 through FL-1222 inclusive, FL-1225,…