MANASSAS, Virginia – Aurora Flight Sciences recently demonstrated its Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System (ALIAS) on a Cessna Caravan. [Read more…]
FlightSafety to install two Caravan sims in Wichita
FlightSafety International will install two Level D qualified simulators for Cessna Caravan aircraft at its Wichita East Learning Center. One will be equipped with Garmin G1000 and the other with Garmin G600 avionics. Training is expected to begin using both simulators in January 2016. [Read more…]
FAA approves new starter generator for Caravans with Blackhawk upgrade
Blackhawk Modifications reported at AirVenture that its new 325 Amp Starter Generator for the Blackhawk XP42A engine upgrade has been approved by the FAA for Cessna Caravans with the XP42A engine upgrade installed. [Read more…]
Wipaire receives OK for Caravan propeller pitch locks
ULtimate Grand Caravan makes first flight
ENID, Oklahoma — First flight of the Aircraft Structures International Corp. (ASIC) ULtimate Grand Caravan occurred Wednesday, Oct. 1, with the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 turboprop (867 HP) engine installed.
Airforms awarded new FAA PMA approvals for Caravans
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — Airforms continues to grow its line of PMA replacement offerings for the fleet of Caravan family aircraft. Airforms Part Numbers AF2615180-1 (LH Crew Door Panel) and AF2615180-2 (RH Crew Door Panel) are direct replacements for Cessna P/N’s 2615180-1 and -2.
New engine upgrade for Caravans debuts at Oshkosh
OSHKOSH — Blackhawk Modifications of Waco, Texas, is adding a new engine upgrade option for Cessna 208A Caravan and 208B Grand Caravan aircraft.
Blackhawk is certifying the 867 horsepower PT6A-140 engine as a direct aftermarket replacement for the standard PT6A-114 (600 horsepower) or the PT6A-114A (675 horsepower) in those aircraft.
ASIC to install PT6A engines in Caravans
ENID, Oklahoma – Aircraft Structures International Corp. (ASIC) has revealed plans to install the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 turboprop engine into the Cessna Grand Caravan and the original Caravan, with Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) in place by the end of 2014. The modified Caravan will be called the ULtimate Caravan.
New STCs approved for Cessna Caravans
Aircraft Structures International Corp. has received STC approval for its Wing Jack Pad, L.E.D. Cargo Pod Lights, and Standby Flap System Limit Switches for the Cessna Caravan 208 and 208B.
Blackhawk unveils Cessna 208 Caravan XP42A upgrade package
Blackhawk Modifications is in the final stages of completing its flight testing to earn a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Cessna 208 Caravans to install the XP42A Upgrade Package.