SUPERIOR AIR PARTS is providing Millennium series cylinder power assemblies for Continental A-65 engines. The modification kit, P/N SA65000S0, includes four cylinders, the supplemental type certificate and installation instructions.
ARINC, INC. will open an office in Beijing, China March 1 to provide support for ARINC's current contracts in China, VHF data link and Harbin Airport modernization. Bob Jefferson, ARINC's vice president of marketing, said the new office also will "pursue market opportunities in air traffic infrastructure upgrades, airport modernization and aircraft integration in the Asian aviation industry." Wally Miller will serve as chief representative at the office and Mei Zhou was named representative.
ROBERT E. BREILING ASSOCIATES is publishing its 1995 Annual Turbine Aircraft Accident Review this month, which includes detailed narrative accounts of accidents involving business jets, turboprops and single- and twin-engine helicopters that occurred worldwide last year. The 485-page report, priced at $275, also contains a range of historical information on accident rates and trends, including accident rates for various business aircraft models. For more information, contact Robert E. Breiling Associates at 6020 N. Federal Highway, Suite 4, Boca Raton, Fla.
JET AVIATION facilities in Basel and Geneva, Switzerland, and Singapore were appointed as authorized service repair centers for Gulfstream aircraft. Under the agreement, the Jet Aviation operations will provide warranty repair and major service repair for the entire Gulfstream product line of business aircraft, including the Gulfstream IV-SP and G-V.
FRANKLIN Model 6A4-150-B3 and 6A4-165-B3 reciprocating engines (Docket No. 95-ANE-70; Amdt. 39-9489; AD 96-02-04) - supersedes priority letter AD 94-14-11 that requires engines certified to operate on 91 octane or higher avgas to undergo a teardown and analytical inspection for detonation damage, and engines certified to operate on 80 octane avgas to undergo inspection for evidence of possible internal engine damage. This action corrects engine model numbers listed in the priority letter AD (specifically, U.S. registered aircraft N6209M, N74231, and N752C).
The National Association of State Aviation Officials signed a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Aviation Administration to develop a long-term partnership to provide government products and services to the aviation industry. The agreement, which initially covers a five- year term, calls for NASAO and FAA to jointly develop improved systems for the aviation community. NASAO and FAA established teams that will oversee implementation of the MOU.
FRASCA has completed an upgrade of a BO-105 flight simulator for the Indonesian Army that included a refurbishment of the cockpit, the addition of a six-axis motion base, three-channel visual system and a new Graphical Instructor station. The unit will be installed at the Army Training Center in Semarang, Indonesia, joining a Frasca-built NB-412 full flight simulator.
CURTIS DRAPER was appointed marketing director for Howmet Corporation. Draper, who most recently was general sales manager of Howmet Wichita Falls, will be responsible for developing and implementing worldwide marketing strategies for the corporation.
The Federal Aviation Administration certificated Saab Aircraft's wing tip extension program for the Model 340BPlus twin turboprop, following certification by Transport Canada late last year. U.S. regional airline group American Eagle will operate 25 of the aircraft with extended wing tips, which improve performance on short fields and under "hot-and-high" conditions. The extensions are two feet, two inches on each wing.
THE SUSPENSION of aviation user taxes, and the resulting draw-down of approximately $450 million per month from the balance in the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, is beginning to alarm those who believe that the excise taxes should continue to be the principal revenue source for FAA activities. See article on Page 91.
Raytheon Aircraft Co., which won the Pentagon's Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program contract (BA, Feb. 12/66), is seeking information from potential bidders for the ground portion of the program. In a Feb. 23 Commerce Business Daily notice, Raytheon said it wants potential bidders to respond by March 8 to enable it to establish a final source list for the Ground Base Training System (GBTS). "The successful offeror will be an organization which submits one GBTS subcontract proposal for the engine GBTS effort (i.e.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) will acquire five Piper Seminole twin-engine trainers under a long-term agreement between the school and the manufacturer that also gives some ERAU students the opportunity to participate in an internship program at Piper.
The growing coalition of manufacturers, low-fare airlines and general aviation interests supporting the House version of FAA reform legislation has outlined its objectives in the reform effort (BA, Feb. 5/53).
HONEYWELL standard windshear detection systems (Docket No. 95-NM-55- AD; Amdt. 39-9494; AD 96-02-06) - supersedes two existing ADs that require a revision to the FAA-approved airplane flight manual to alert flightcrews of the potential for significant delays in the standard windshear detection systems (WSS) detecting windshear when an airplane's flaps are in transition. Those ADs were prompted by a report of an accident during which an airplane encountered severe windshear during a missed approach.
CANADAIR, working closely with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is conducting a two-week demonstration of the capabilities of the Canadair CL-415 water bomber aircraft in Japan. The turbine-powered CL-415 arrived in Nagoya last week and will demonstrate its firefighting capabilities in Tokyo and Hanshin before moving on to Taiwan.
The Federal Aviation Administration and European Joint Airworthiness Authorities have completed their harmonization effort for small aircraft certification standards. The standards, which apply to new-type aircraft weighing less than 12,500 pounds, will simplify certification and require additional safety equipment, FAA said. The package would require items including a takeoff warning system, fire-proof materials and better fire protection in the cargo and baggage compartments, and stronger windshields to protect against bird strikes.
SAN JOSE, CALIF. AIRPORT COMMISSION unanimously passed a resolution calling on the San Jose City Council to reverse a six-year position against the Reid-Hillview Airport and "unequivocally support" continued operation of the facility. Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, which has spearheaded the fight to keep the reliever airport operating, said the commission cited four studies conducted in recent years that conclude the airport's capacity is in demand and that Reid-Hillview is an irreplaceable transportation asset with no feasible replacement site.
DE HAVILLAND received an order for three Dash 8 Series 100 aircraft from Ryukyu Air Commuter (RAC) of Naha, Okinawa. The order, which includes options for an additional two 100s, calls for deliveries to begin in early 1997. The aircraft will replace de Havilland Twin Otters that have been in service with RAC and its predecessor companies for more than 23 years, Bombardier said. RAC is a subsidiary of Japan TransOcean Air and a member of the Japan Airlines group. The aircraft also will supplement JTA's larger jet equipment flying scheduled routes from Okinawa.
ROHR, INC. was selected by BMW Rolls-Royce Aero Engines to provide nacelles and thrust reversers for the BR715 engine powering McDonnell Douglas MD-95 aircraft. Rohr also will provide technical support and spare parts sales directly to MD-95 operators. Rohr expects to ship preliminary test hardware for the MD-95 program later this year with delivery of development hardware to begin in 1997.
FIELD AVIATION completed the inspection and modification of the first of eight Canadair Regional Jets under a contract from Bombardier Regional Aircraft Division. Field, working in cooperation with BRAD, completed a C check inspection program and modification.
Raytheon Aircraft executives hope to complete the process of converting outstanding deposits for Premier I business jets to firm orders by the end of the month, now that engineers have validated initial performance specifications in wind tunnel tests.
KEN MERCIER has joined AAR Allen Group as vice president, worldwide customer support. Mercier, formerly of Rogerson Aircraft Corp., will oversee all sales activities as well as customer support.
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE is seeking bidders to provide seaplane air service between Houghton, Mich. and Isle Royale, a wilderness park located on a large island in Lake Superior south of Thunder Bay, Ontario. The current service provider uses a five-seat floatplane and carries about 1,000 passengers annually between the two points. The service is provided under an exclusive concessions permit and NPS plans to negotiate an agreement extending through 2000 with the successful bidder. Proposals must be submitted by March 19.
Bell Helicopter is nearly ready to unveil details of its plans for a new light twin helicopter, Bell chief Webb Joiner said during the Singapore Air Show this month. Bell originally planned to offer a twin-engine version of its new 407, but Joiner said that further study showed the 407T would have been too range-limited. "We felt the 407T was going to end up being a me-too type of aircraft," Joiner said, adding that the key to a successful light twin is good single-engine capability as well as long range.
AS RAYTHEON AIRCRAFT last week received its second award for the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System program - a $43.9 million contract for three Beech Mk. II aircraft to be delivered by the end of 1998 - the U.S. Air Force and Navy already have begun talking about a substantial increase in the size of the JPATS fleet. See related article below.
