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Electroair is pleased to announce FAA approval of STC No. SA04586CH, “Installation of the Electroair Back Up Battery Panel System Control,” which permits the installation of the Electroair EIS Back-up Battery System (EBBS) Panel in certificated aircraft in conjunction with a 12- or 24-volt TCW Technologies Integrated Battery Backup Systems (IBBS) and dual Electroair Electronic Ignition Systems (EIS). Now, aircraft owners have an easy-to-observe, FAA-approved panel to ensure safe, effective backup power to dual EIS installations using the Electroair EIS-42000DM and EIS-62000DM. These dual EIS are designed to replace Bendix single drive, dual magneto configurations, but owners can install dual Electroair…

The manufacturer has notified the FAA that 2,176 crankshaft assemblies are subject to the unsafe condition. The FAA estimates that of those 2,176 crankshaft assemblies, 1,632 are installed on aircraft of U.S. registry. The FAA estimates that 544 engines will need to remove one cylinder, 544 engines will need to remove two cylinders, and 544 engines will need to remove three cylinders for compliance with this AD. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape involving improper installation of counterweight retaining rings in the counterweight groove during manufacture. The FAA is issuing this AD to prevent…

Five days of webinars concludes with in-person Flying Start events EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (February 21, 2023) — Aspiring aviators have the opportunity to discover multiple pathways to becoming a pilot as EAA presents its inaugural Learn to Fly Week on May 15-20. Learn to Fly Week will feature five days of webinars covering all aspects of the process of becoming a pilot. All sessions will be free of charge to everyone, with archived recordings available to EAA members. A full schedule of topics and presenters will be released in the coming weeks. Online pre-registration is required. “Becoming…

Trusted since 2007, the AeroLEDs SunSpot Series LED landing and taxi lights offer unprecedented performance but consume minimal power. Already available in a 45W and 100W option, the NEW SUNSPOT 36-4000 Series 75W LEDs offer the same trusted reliability but top the charts with the HIGHEST CANDELA IN THE INDUSTRY for a PAR36 LED landing light. At just 75W this new series boasts an outstanding 200,000+ candela! With a 15°x15° bright white beam angle that greatly improves visibility both on the ground and in the air from up to 30 miles away. An easy drop-in replacement for the standard legacy 4509 and 4591 bulbs,…

Wipaire sold Federal Fluidyne Skis to F. Atlee Dodge in Anchorage, Alaska on February 15, 2023. “This was a natural move for us as we have been supporting ski operations in the region. With this acquisition, we will handle all the technical inquiries, parts and the associated paperwork for existing owners of Federal Fluidyne Skis and moving forward, all new customers” said Justin Johnson, Manager of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services. Tooling, spares and associated technical documents are presently being shipped from Wipaire to the F. Atlee Dodge facilities in Alaska. “It was a tough decision to sell the ski…

Piper Aircraft announced the recent delivery and integration of an Agile Manufacturing Robot (AMR) from Wilder Systems to the M600/SLS production line. This AMR is the result of a collaborative effort between Piper Aircraft and Wilder Systems in order to increase safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the factory. Specifically, the AMR is programmed to drill PA-46-600TP wings. The addition of this AMR will contribute to Piper’s goal of increased production in order to meet the growing demand for the M600/SLS in today’s market. This project began in August 2022 and has reached numerous milestones since, including initial delivery and first…

New Aurora Interiors for Cessna Caravans offered by Wipaire, what you need to know. • 9 Newly Designed Interiors for both the 208 Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX • Inspired by iconic waterways • Customized Interiors Also Available Using spectacular bodies of water and waterfront locations as inspiration, each of the nine interiors reflect a vibrancy unique to the location for which it is named. “The creative process was very hands on. We examined textures, lighting and ergonomics, drawing together the essence of each location. Our launch customers have been very pleased with the designs, and we have already…

STC enables a scalable all-Garmin avionics cockpit retrofit in the King Air 200 Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), today announced it has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the GFC™ 600 autopilot in the King Air 200 series of aircraft. The GFC 600 digital autopilot is designed for high performance piston single and twin-engine aircraft, and also provides an advanced autopilot solution for both jet and turbine aircraft that have a wide range of speed and performance characteristics. The GFC 600 certification for the King Air 200 provides owners an autopilot upgrade that incorporates solid-state attitude with robust…

Textron Aviation today announced it is now offering a gravel kit for its new twin-engine, large-utility Cessna SkyCourier turboprop that gives customers the flexibility to operate their aircraft in and out of unimproved runways around the world. First deliveries of the SkyCourier with the installed option will commence later this month. The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company. The clean-sheet design aircraft achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in March 2022 with first deliveries following just two months later. “Cessna aircraft have been moving people and critically-needed goods in and out of remote areas for…

Hartzell Propeller has appointed Diamond – São Paulo as the company’s second Recommended Service Facility (RSF) in Brazil. It joins Diamond Aviação’s shop in Goiânia, which was designated a Hartzell RSF 40 years ago. Diamond’s two facilities are recognized as the only propeller shops in Brazil appointed by Hartzell Propeller to provide technical support, service, delivery, product sales and Hartzell warranty. Both shops are owned by Licurgo and Geisa Sousa. “In 1983 Diamond Aviação in Goiânia, Brazil was named by Hartzell as a Recommend Service Facility. Forty years later our family has had a second propeller shop appointed by Hartzell, in São…