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Raisbeck Engineering Receives STC Approval for Composite Five-Blade Swept Propellers
As announced in the last issue of King Air magazine, Raisbeck Engineering and Hartzell Propeller collaborated on a new composite five-blade swept propeller for the Beechcraft King Air 350, and it has recently received STC approval from the FAA.
According to the
companies, the
composite five-blade
swept propeller is
designed to improve
King Air comfort,
performance and
efficiency. At 106
inches in diameter,
the swept propel-
ler reduces weight
and contributes
to improved short
field and climb per-
formance, while
providing strength
and durability ex-
pected from modern
composites. The blade design which optimizes airfoil efficiency combined with carbon fiber structural design also maximizes thrust therefore increasing performance while reducing noise for the aircraft. The composite five- blade swept propellers provide a total weight savings of 47 pounds compared to the current OEM propeller for the King Air 350.
The new composite propellers have an extended 3,000- hour, three-year warranty and unlimited blade life.
The company received FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) following STC approval and propellers are available for immediate delivery.
Advent Announces Promotion on eABS Anti-Skid Braking System
Advent Aircraft Systems has launched a world-wide “Get Ready for Winter” promotion of its advanced technology eABSTM anti-skid braking system for all King Air B200/B300 aircraft.
The promotion offers a $3,000 cash rebate directly to any operator who commits to the purchase of Advent’s eABS by October 31, 2017 and has the installation completed by the end of 2017. The rebate is paid by Advent upon completion of the installation. Advent has recently completed certification of eABS in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia and is offering the incentive now to ensure kits will be available for winter operations on the aircraft operator’s desired schedule.
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The company says that eABS provides worry-free braking by eliminating risk of tire damage in all runway conditions; haptic technology that provides direct feedback to the pilot, optimizing brake control; active, independent control of each wheel that improves directional control on contaminated surfaces and in crosswind conditions; a useful alternative to reverse thrust, lessening risk of engine FOD and prop erosion on unimproved fields; and reduced stopping distances whether at idle or max reverse power settings.
List price before rebate for the King Air series is $55,890 plus the cost of installation labor charged by the Advent authorized dealer. Downtime is typically one-to-two weeks. A complete list of dealers in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia is available on the Dealer page on Advent’s website, and also includes independent Textron authorized service centers.
To date, 120 aircraft owners have installed eABS since its initial certification in 2013. All eABS components are approved for on-condition maintenance, with a minor inspection at 1500 hours, and are listed in the MMEL for the King Air. System installed weight is 29 pounds and is easy to install.
For further information or to order, operators may contact Tom Grunbeck, VP-Marketing and Sales, (203) 233-4262, email: Tom.Grunbeck@ AircraftSystems.aero or by contacting their preferred Advent authorized dealer.
NBAA Announces 2018 Regional Forum Locations
Every year the NBAA hosts three Regional Forums in different locations that bring local business aircraft owners, operators, manufacturers, customers and other business aviation professionals to share knowledge, discuss issues affecting the region and learn how business aviation can help companies succeed.
The forums feature vendor exhibits and a static display of aircraft, as well as provide educational experiences with networking, in a single day.
The dates and locations for 2018 are as follows:
January 24 June 21 September 6
West Palm Beach, Florida (PBI) White Plains, New York (HPN) San Jose, California (SJC)
Rectrix MRO Named Authorized Rockwell Collins Dealer
Rectrix MRO, an FAA Part 145 Repair Station located at Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport (KBAF) in Westfield, Massachusetts, is now an authorized dealer for Rockwell Collins. The designation expands the capabilities of the Rectrix MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) division to now include sales and installations of new Rockwell Collins-manufactured cockpit avionics and
OCTOBER 2017