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Anchorage, AK – Cessna Caravans are logging a tremendous number of hours in commercial operations, hauling people and parts to locations all over the globe. Unfortunately, high times lead to worn out parts or deferred maintenance due to the high cost or scarcity of replacement parts. Consequently, Airforms has developed enough PMAs and STCs for standard and upgraded Caravan components to warrant a 20-page catalog that is available in hard copy or on-line format (that can be printed out). Door hinges are one of the early items needing replacement on a 208/208B. Airforms offers a standard replacement and has developed…
On Aug. 28,2020the FAA issued an emergency AD (2020-18-51) against Sandia SAI340A (also sold as Bendix King Mdl KI-300) attitude indicators. Owners must amend the Aircraft Flight Manual to prohibit flight under IFR or night VFR, and/or coupling this indicator with an autopilot
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced it continues to make significant investments and add valuable enhancements to the G5000® integrated flight deck upgrade in the Citation Excel and Citation XLS. New software-enabled features1 include stabilized approach monitoring, steep approach certification and reactive windshear detection, as well as optional takeoff and landing data (TOLD) calculations. New hardware approvals for these aircraft include the Garmin Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS), the GRATM 5500 radar altimeter and the GTSTM 8000, which all address third-party product obsolescence for these aircraft. “Given the tremendous success and demand of the G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade in…
Concorde Battery Corporation is pleased to announce the latest addition to the Platinum Series® Turbine starting lineup, the RG-41/53. This robust 53 Ah AGM battery is TSO-C173a approved and eligible for installation in Piper PA-46-500TP and PA-46-600TP aircraft with FAA STC SA01050DE. The STC approves installation of the RG-41/53 battery in place of Piper Part Number 601-910. It is eligible for use on aircraft registered in the United States and those in Canada under Staff Instruction (SI) 513-003. Concorde STC SA01050DE and RG-41/53 were specifically designed to offer a heavy-duty battery option to M500 and M600 operators without modification to…
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification and availability of the G1000 NXi® upgrade for G1000-equipped Piper Meridian aircraft. The G1000 NXi integrated flight deck upgrade is available immediately for these aircraft through select Garmin dealers and features several new enhancements such as SurfaceWatch™, visual approaches, geographical map overlay within the HSI and more. “G1000 NXi-equipped aircraft are recognized for their advanced capabilities and significant performance upgrades, and today we’re excited to add another aircraft to the eligibility list,” said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “When pilots…
Vividia VA-150 Two-Way Articulating Borescope has 2.7″ LCD monitor and 80cm long 6.0mm diameter waterproof probe. The tiny probe camera can be bended in two directions and the maximum bending angle to each direction is around 175 degree. The resolution of the camera is 640×480 and the focus range is around 20mm to 50mm. There are 6 LED lights around lens. The 2.7″ LCD monitor can take pictures and videos, and files are saved on a SD card. Vividia VA-150 Two-Way Articulating Videoscope is ideal for detailed visual inspection in hard-to-reach places such as automotive engine, transmission, exhaust pipe, and brake pad. Available…
Phoenix, AZ. Phoenix-based Caravan operator Westwind Air Service, has generously donated a transport flight to the Navajo and Hopi Airlift Program coordinated by Air Serv International. The flight, which employed the use of a Cessna 206 and carried approximately 1,000lbs, delivered virus-fighting supplies to Chinle, Arizona, where they were distributed to adjacent communities by local volunteers. The time-sensitive cargo, which would have taken a volunteer driver approximately two days round trip due to travel and curfew restrictions, was delivered within a matter of hours. Air Serv, which also operates Caravans overseas for humanitarian programs, partnered with Westwind and the Navajo & Hopi Families Relief Fund…
This is the first EASA certification and second from the FAA for the award-winning Autoland system Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of Autoland in the Daher TBM 940. The Garmin Autoland system is available as part of the G3000™ integrated flight deck and is capable of taking control and landing the aircraft without human intervention 1 in the event the pilot is unable to fly. “Garmin Autoland continues to gain the recognition and praise of many throughout the world, we are excited to announce yet another milestone…
The new SensAIR system connects a pressure and temperature sensor, integrated to your tubeless BERINGER wheels, to a mobile app or an analog reader, to give you a live pressure and temperature information on your tires. The sensors switch off when the app/reader is not active so the battery can last 2 to 3 years. Each sensor has a unique serial number that is paired to the app/reader so you cannot read your hangar neighbor’s tire pressure by mistake! Low-pressure alerts are programmed into the mobile app so you are notified when your pressure is running low. No need to remove your fairing to check your pressure ! thanks to…
Air Plains Services, a world leader in general aviation engine and avionics upgrades, announced today it is offering the newly certified Lycoming Electronic Ignition System for its Lycoming 180 hp engines. The Lycoming EIS is a drop-in replacement for one mag, requires no maintenance through TBO and provides precise starts every time. “The new Lycoming EIS is designed and tested to provide trouble-free operation and installation is not an issue,” said Katie Church, head of Air Plains marketing. “We’re offering it now as a stand-alone replacement of one mag and we’ll be adding it to our future XP kits as a no-cost option which we believe will…