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aircraft to the original PMA for the King Air 90. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted approval of the CenTex Saddle Tank Conversion STC and has assigned EASA STC number 10053071. Transport Canada (TCCA) has reviewed and accepted the CenTex Saddle Tank Conversion STC for installation on Canadian-registered aircraft. And the Brazilian Civilian Aviation Authority (ANAC) is in the process of analyzing the certification data package for ANAC validation of the Saddle Tank STC. Validation is expected to be attained very soon.
BLR Aerospace Introduces New High-Performance, Low-Noise Propeller
BLR Aerospace recently introduced a new ultra-quiet, lightweight propeller system called Whisper PropTM. 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 or as a package with BLR Winglet Systems. The Winglets increase wing aspect ratio to reduce induced drag. By increasing wing efficiency, the winglets provide superior speed, climb, fuel efficiency and handling qualities.
According to the company, flight test data show that Whisper Prop provides a 30-50 percent reduction in noise, measured in dB, depending on frequency, when compared to the standard King Air 90GTx propeller. In conjunction with the BLR Winglets, the system also delivers runway length reductions up to 33 percent, as well as significant gains in useful load. Other benefits include access to shorter, local fields to reduce trip times with improved safety margins. When purchased together, the winglets and propeller come with a certified Flight Manual Supplement verifying superior performance when compared to the factory 90GTx performance manual.
For more information, go to www.blraerospace.com.
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
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The conversion was performed recently on a King Air 350 based at Kansas City, Mo. The Saddle Tanks Plus will allow the operator to conduct non-stop flights to the West Coast with NBAA reserves using Boeing wind data, eliminating a fuel stop and saving on flight time. In addition to the reduction in flight time, the increased cargo capacity in the Saddle Tanks Plus provides the added convenience to carry several standard carry-on bags, or engine and propeller covers and plugs.
You may contact CenTex Aerospace by calling (254) 752-4290 or email at info@centex.aero.
FAA Grants STC for Five-blade MT-Propeller on Beech King Air 350
MT-Propeller Entwicklung GmbH has received the FAA STC #SA03525NY for the next generation five-blade
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