Approach Aviation has released its new “Auto Torque” Oil Filter Wrench. This new tool makes oil filter changes a simple process and ensures accuracy when installing a new oil filter. The professional quality, heavy duty box-end wrench has a built-in ratcheting mechanism and a pre-set torque arm. It is sized for all standard general aviation […]
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L-3 Avionics releases Landmark TAWS with WAAS-GPS sensor
L-3 Avionics Systems has released its new LandMark TAWS Model 8100 with WAAS-GPS sensor. The LandMark 8100 is the first stand-alone Class B TAWS to offer the accuracy of a WAAS-GPS sensor. Utilizing the highly accurate WAAS-GPS positioning information, the LandMark 8100 eliminates the need for multiple inputs from other aircraft sensors, simplifying the installation […]
Aero Fabricators creates engine mount exchange program
Aero Fabricators has started an engine mount exchange program. The full-service FAA-certified repair station has acquired more than 100 engine mount cores, so it is able to stock yellow-tagged engine mounts and provide quick turnarounds. In most cases, a unit can be shipped the same day it is ordered. Customers then return their core to […]
Chelton Aviation adds altitude pre-select to autopilot
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.
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, […]