WASILLA, ALASKA — Airforms has been awarded FAA PMA approvals for a number of the components for the C208/208B Crew Ladder Assembly.
The approved parts include left hand and right hand Upper and Lower Arm Assembles, Upper and Lower Step Assemblies, Bracket Assemblies, Spacers and replacement tread for the steps.
The Airforms components are direct replacements for the OEM parts, and are interchangeable with the parts in the original ladder assemblies, according to company officials.
Company officials explain that the aluminum components are primed for finish coat paint, which also eliminates exposure to moisture and prevents corrosion.
In addition, Airforms designed the ladder arm pivot points with bushings made from a non-corroding alloy to prevent the intergranular corrosion that is caused by contact between dissimilar metals and the introduction of moisture.
“The result is superior corrosion protection and longer lasting components,” company officials said.