WICHITA – Textron Aviation has launched 1Call, which provides a single point of contact for Beechcraft, Citation and Hawker customers during unscheduled maintenance events. Customers can access the dedicated 1Call team by dialing 316-517-2090. “Our enhanced call center means simplified, quick access to Textron Aviation’s customer service team for our owners needing immediate support. From the […]
Cessna
Baffle kits now available for Cessna C177RGII
BIG LAKE, ALASKA — On the heels of its announcement of FAA PMA approval for the engine baffles for Cessna C177B models (1973-1974), Airforms now reports it has received FAA PMA approval for the baffles for the C177RGIIs. The baffles from the new C177RGII kit are eligible for installation on serial numbers 177RG0419, and 177RG0593 through 177RG1366. […]
Picture of the day: Reflections
Lance Tinseth sent in this very artistic photo of a Cessna wing “reflection” of the Bob Marshall Wilderness in northwest Montana on a beautiful fall day.
Russ Meyer Citation Library unveiled
ENTERPRISE, Florida — The Citation Jet Pilots Owner Pilot Association (CJP) has officially opened the Russ Meyer Citation Library (RMCL), an online repository of information regarding all aspects of the line of Cessna Citation light business jets. The library was formally unveiled during the 2015 CJP Annual Convention, held Sept. 9-13 in Colorado Springs, Colo. “This has […]
Auckland Aero Club newest Cessna Pilot Training Center
Oceania Aviation, parent company of Flightline Aviation Limited, New Zealand’s Textron Aviation partner for Cessna piston aircraft, reports that Auckland Aero Club has been approved as a Cessna Pilot Training Center. As a Cessna approved Pilot Training Center, Auckland Aero Club will receive support from the manufacturer, including ongoing training for the club’s instructors and the potential for […]
Power Flow Cardinal systems now flying on 20% of fleet
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Power Flow Systems reported recently that the Tuned Exhaust System it developed specifically for Cessna’s Cardinal 177RG, at the behest of the Cardinal Flyer’s Online (CFO) owner’s group, is now flying on about 20% of the fleet. Initially, the company was reluctant to pursue the costly and time-consuming STC process for the […]
Picture of the day: Leading GA into the future
Jim Gill sent in this photo of his 1971 Cessna 172, 23Q, and the Cessna Citation X, noting, “Cessna leading us into the future…”
Airforms awarded PMA for C-208 nosegear torque link assemblies
BIG LAKE, Alaska – Airforms has received FAA PMA approval for part numbers AF2643084-1 and AF2643084-2, the Upper and Lower Caravan Nose Gear Torque Link Assemblies. The parts, direct replacements for Cessna P/N 2643084-1 and -2, are eligible for installation on all Cessna model 208 and 208B aircraft, and are precision fit, drop-in replacements for the OEM components, […]
Textron launches Top Hawk university partnerships
At this week’s SUN ’n FUN, Textron Aviation launched Top Hawk, a partnership with U.S. universities. Top Hawk will provide students access to aircraft, coupled with an internship opportunity during the summer of 2015. Universities selected as the initial partner schools are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Kansas State University, Liberty University and the University of North […]