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Halo 350 Conversion Available for King Air 350 and 360 Models
CenTex Aerospace announced the availability of the Halo 350 increased gross weight conversion for the Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 360. The Halo 350 conversion increases the maximum takeoff weight limit from 15,000 to 15,950 lbs. Aircraft empty weight is increased only 4 lbs., which equates to an increase in payload or fuel of 946 lbs. The completion of the project comes after a lengthy, thorough and exhaustive effort to substantiate the conversion to the applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulatory requirements.
Two new safety systems are installed as part of the conversion. A takeoff warning system that alerts the pilot when the pitch trim is not properly set and a takeoff is initiated. An “ice mode” is added to the stall warning system that improves the accuracy of a stall warning when ice is present on the wings. Also, high-strength bolts replace the original main landing gear hinge bolts. Labor to install the conversion is approximately 20 hours. An airplane flight manual supplement with a comprehensive set of performance data is provided as well as instructions for continued airworthiness and installation instructions
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and drawings. All of the needed items are included in the Halo 350 kit.
For more information, contact CenTex Aerospace, Inc. at centex.aero or 254-752-4290.
Raisbeck/Hartzell Five Blade Propellers Receive STC Approval for Heavyweight King Air 300, 350 and 360
Raisbeck Engineering recently announced it has received FAA STC approval for the installation of Raisbeck/Hartzell five blade swept turboprop propellers on heavyweight (16,500 lb.) King Air 300, 350 and 360 series aircraft.
The Raisbeck/Hartzell five blade swept turboprop propellers offer improved aircraft performance. This includes increased thrust and cruise speeds, decreased noise levels, and improved landing deceleration and accelerate stop. Constructed of carbon fiber composite and nickel cobalt leading edges, the propellers provide unlimited blade life while weighting 54 lbs. less than the OEM propeller.
“We are thrilled to have received STC approval from the FAA for our revolutionary propeller design,” said Hal
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