Seat Kit-1 is for use on all Cessna fully articulating seats, with two crank handles, while Seat Kit-2 for use on all Cessna standard or vertically adjustable seats, with one or no crank handles.
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Sherwin-Williams introduces single stage topcoat for GA airplanes
The polyester/urethane hybrid topcoat can be applied as an overall topcoat or used as stripes, delivering a colorful finish in multiple gloss levels, including an option to clearcoat, according to company officials.
Air Plains introduces new airbox for Cessnas
Improvements for the new 172 PMA airboxes include the addition of structural adhesive reinforcements in areas of high stress, a hardened control arm with a thicker cross-section, and added nut plates to the front of the airbox to accommodate a Brackett air filter, if installed.
New prop certified for Cessna 414
The STC applies to aircraft with or without RAM IV and VII, powered by Continental TSIO-520-N, -NB or TSIO-520-NB engines modified through an FAA STC, according to officials with the German company.
ATP Oral Exam Guide updated
Arranged in a question-and-answer format, the ATP Oral Exam Guide lists the questions most likely to be asked by evaluators during the practical exam and provides “succinct, ready responses,” according to ASA officials.
New distributor for battery back-up system
EDMO Distributors has entered into an exclusive wholesale distribution agreement with TCW Technologies to sell its Integrated Battery Back-Up System, which provides back-up power for EFIS, GPS navigators, transponders and ADS-B, engine monitoring systems, and electronic ignition systems.
Mobile charger for electric aircraft debuts
The charger is part of VoltAero’s strategy to create an infrastructure for its Cassio airplane family, which begins with the five-seat Cassio 330. The charger also will be offered for other electric aircraft, according to officials with VoltAero.
STC approved for new prop for Piper PA-23s
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for its 3-blade propeller on Piper PA-23-235s, PA-E23-250s, PA-23-250s powered by Lycoming O-540-A-series engines, Lycoming IO-540-C-series engines, or Lycoming O-540-B-series engines.
ASA releases new book on managing FBOs
In the book author Dr. C. Daniel Prather “presents key considerations for FBO managers and prepares university-level students for this competitive business field,” according to ASA officials.