Chelton Aviation has added altitude pre-select to the AP-3C. The system upgrade is FAA approved as a TSO minor change. All existing installations can be retrofitted with the new chip, by sending their units into the factory for a one-day turn time. The upgrade is free. The Chelton AP-3C autopilot is available for $11,000.
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Elliott Aviation receives STC for TCAS II/ACAS and Flight ID in King Airs
Elliott Aviation offers operators of King Air B200s and 350s, equipped with the latest Collins ProLine 21 glass cockpit, the ability to add Collins TCAS-II/ACAS, offering maximum safety and meeting current European requirements. The display of traffic along with the display of vertical speed RA commands has been integrated into the existing ProLine 21 LCD […]
Banyan opens online pilot store
Banyan Air Service’s Pilot Shop, based at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, Fla., recently opened an online store at BanyanPilotShop.com. The online store carries items from Jeppesen, ASA, Garmin, Gleim, Bose, David Clark, Telex, and a variety of pilot supplies, training aids, cockpit accessories, clothing and safety products. Products are shipped the same day on most […]
Hartzell Propeller gets DAS certification
Hartzell now is able to obtain STCs for its OEM and Top PropT retrofit customers more quickly. FAA award of Designated Alteration Station (DAS) status allows the company to issue its own STCs for propeller installations on Part 23 single and multi-engine piston and turbine-powered aircraft. It also includes the authority to install related propeller […]
Ametek Aerospace introduces next generation active fuel probe
Ametek Aerospace & Defense has developed a new generation of active liquid-level probes that offers significant weight and cost savings, while providing performance advantages over alternative fuel gauging technologies. The next-generation probe design offers reduced minimum gauging height (improving system accuracy), insulating end cap (permitting closer skin spacing), all electronic calibration (no mechanical potentiometers), self-shielding […]
Navguard brings security to your parked airplane
Electronic security systems have been a part of the auto industry for some time now. Until now, the only security for aircraft were prop guards and door locks. Engineers at E&E Electronic Engineering Research have created an electronic security system, the Navguard EE777AB, that is both portable and monitored. The unit is completely self contained, […]
Miller debuts 2005 catalog
Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. introduces its 2005 catalog, which provides technical specifications, features, benefits and selection tips for Miller’s line of welding and plasma cutting products and accessories.The 84-page catalog also features a glossary of welding terms for those who may be unfamiliar with terminology. To receive the catalog, which is free, call 800-4-A-MILLER (800-426-4553) […]
Educated Owner series now available on DVD
Approach Aviation has released The Educated Owner Video Series on DVD. The series is dedicated to helping aircraft owners and pilots increase safety and reduce the costs associated with aircraft ownership. The series covers preventive maintenance, the annual inspection and introduction to aircraft ownership. Retail price for each volume is $39.95. For more information: 877-564-4457.
PAMA adds professional development workshop to annual symposium
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association has added a Maintenance Resource Management seminar to its professional development workshop offered at PAMA’s annual maintenance symposium. The new seminar focuses on reducing operational costs and preventing accidents and injuries. The two-day training session, which will be held March 6-7 at Harrah’s Las Vegas, will be led by Al […]