MAINTENANCE / REFURBISHMENT & AVIONICS / INSTRUMENTS GUIDE June 2022
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A I R CR A F T MA I NT ENA NCE
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A ND AV I ONI C S GUI DE South Africa still has a thankfully deep repository of skills in aviation maintenance and a thriving industry refurbishing old aircraft. IT IS NOT UNCOMMON to find 60 year old airframes being refurbished to genuinely better than new condition, thanks to engine improvements and updated avionics, particularly since ‘glass cockpit’ instrumentation has become far more affordable and easy to install – even in type certified aircraft.
The refurbishment industry has made it possible to own old aircraft that are as good as new. And you can also add a lot of sexy new avionics kit, such as terrain avoidance systems that a fifty-year-old piston single would have lacked because those systems had not yet been invented.
Older corporate aircraft have been excllent candidates for avionics upgrades such as this Garmin G1000 NXi for a King Air 200.
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a good and poor AMO is very noticeable in terms of aircraft availability and reliability. This was evident when we switched from the Rand Airport based agents to Ferreira Aviation in Bloemfontein.
the differences in maintenance between a good a n d p o o r A MO i s ver y noticeable
The leader in engine upgrades to the ubiquitous turboprops that are so popular in Africa is Blackhawk. The company has specialised in upgrades to the engines of the King Air range in particular, but also handle Cessna Caravans and Piper Cheyennes.
SA Flyer owned a Cessna 182 ZS-FPI for around seven years and then a complex turbocharged retractable Piper Saratoga ZS-OFH for four years. What we learned is that the differences in maintenance between
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These days a good used Cessna 182 with perhaps a midlife engine can be bought for around R1.3 million – which is a seventh of the price of a new plane. Not only have you saved millions but your insurance is much cheaper. Of course, maintenance will be a bit – but not that much – higher. And this is where a good AMO comes in.
Engine Upgrades
The engine upgrade that put Blackhawk on the map is its Beechcraft King Air 200 engine replacement. Blackhawk offers no less than three engine upgrade packages for King Air 200s. The three upgrades are the XP42, XP52 and XP61 and they all generate important performance and savings benefits, yet each package has distinctive characteristics to benefit
Innovative custom paint schemes such as for SA Flyer's Saratoga are increasingly in demand.
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specific flight requirements and profiles. Some of the key benefits include: An increased rate of climb, higher single engine service ceiling and faster cruise speeds resulting in reduced time on airframe and engines and higher resale value (according to Vref). Blackhawk’s XP52 engine upgrade exchanges the B200’s original PT6A-41 or PT6A-42 engines for factory-new Pratt & Whitney PT6A52 engines. No major airframe modifications are required and some of the key benefits are for Africa’s hot and high operations: the extended maximum operating ITT to 820 C with a higher horsepower flat rating of more than 1346 shp which enables it to reach higher altitudes more quickly, fly higher and faster and thus reduces specific fuel consumption. It is calculated that this typically saves $38,000 per year in reduced operating costs.
Avionics Avionics are the field where the most progress has been made and this makes older charter aircraft excellent candidates for an avionics upgrade. Particularly popular are STCs for the installation of the industry standard Garmin G600 and G1000 and for those aircraft that have the performance – the installation of altimetry to meet RVSM requirements. Specialist avionics installers such as Century at Lanseria pioneered the installation of the industry standard Garmin G1000 into King Air 200s and these have now become a very popular upgrade across the industry. Typical installations include a dual air data attitude heading reference system, dual PFDs, a centre MFD with moving map, FMS, navcoms and WAAS GPS, radar display, and a pedestal-mounted FMS keyboard. Popular too are also numerous electronic engine instrument displays and a battery powered allin-one standby PFD.
has made it possible to own old aircraft that are as good as new
Bizjets, which tend to age quicker due to higher utilisation and faster obsolescence due to jet engine designs becoming more fuel efficient, are excellent candidates for refurbishment. This is especially evident in the re-engining of older airframes such as the HS125-400 with modern high bypass fan jets.
Even the basic jets with OEM fanjets such as Cessna’s Citation 501-SP are able to benefit enormously from engine upgrades. New engines such as the Williams FJ44-2As, which put out 2,300 pounds of thrust a side, provide a much needed performance improvement. At better than 400 knots TAS (50 knots faster than the original) and with a full fuel payload of 1,670 pounds, the Williams engine upgrade takes a well loved aircraft and makes it faster, stronger and gives it a 1,400 nm IFR range.
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A typical avionics selection for the upgrade of older piston singles involves a Garmin G600 glasspanel with synthetic vision as a PFD for the pilot’s side. This gets its data from a WAAS capable, TAWS-B certified Garmin GNS 530W and GNS 430W GPS/navcom that fits in the centre radio stack. On the right side of the panel a JPI EDM 930 engine-monitoring screen that displays all engine parameters including fuel flow, rpm, manifold pressure and electrical output is an ideal partner for GAMI injectors for better temperature control and lean of peak operation for fuel injected engines.
Introduction Instrument upgrades such as this to SA Flyer's C182 improve the aircraft's capability and safety.
Paint and Interiors It’s not just about engines and avionics – refurbishment customers want their planes to look like new. All good paint shops start with a complete paint strip and prime, followed by three coats of base paint with additional coats for the colour. Decals are becoming an increasingly popular option. Specialists can do you custom paint schemes as was the case with the yellow extremities we had for better visibility on our C182 and the ‘heart attack’ scheme on our Saratoga. This scheme was done by our artist Darren Edward O’Neil and we were so pleased we added his signature. Darren will propose a sketch layout and then, with painstaking attention to detail and proportion, make sure it is applied as intended to the physical requirements of the actual aircraft.
A key point to remember when repainting aircraft is that it must be done by an approved maintenance organisation as the control surfaces have to be removed and then professionally rebalanced before installation. Interiors are another essential cosmetic item – most owners elect to use wool carpeting, and new padding and leather covering for seats. All material must have a fire certificate – so again this is not a job for non-aircraft approved suppliers, even if they are much cheaper. Another popular aftermarket option are airbags – built into the seat-belt for the front two seats, as well as new LED lights and new plastic window reveals. South Africa is blessed to still have such a deep legacy of aircraft refurbishment skills and it is the anti-dote to increasingly unaffordable new aircraft prices. j June 2022
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AERO ENGINEERING AND POWERPLANT BASED AT HANGAR NUMBER FOUR, at Wonderboom Airport, Aero Engineering’s services include the overhaul, maintenance, service, and repair of Lycoming and Continental aircraft piston engines and associated components. Aero Engineering and Powerplant comprises of the following divisions:
D) PARTS DIVISION: The parts division specialises in the sourcing of all piston engine, component, & propeller parts, either from local distributors or from overseas distributors & OEM. Their client base includes local & over-border operators, and owners, of piston & turbine engined aircraft, as well as local & over-border maintenance organizations.
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The supply of new & second hand Hartzell and McCauley variable pitch propellers, as fitted to piston & turbine engine aircraft,
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The business was founded in 1996 and was taken over in 2006 by partners Andre Labuschagne and Derek van der Westhuizen. They have seven qualified engineers and a loyal clientele. Contact Andre Labuschagne on: Tel: 012-543-0948 Email: aeroeng@iafrica.com Website: www.aeroengineering.co.za
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Overhaul / Shockload / Repair of Continental and Lycoming Aircraft engines
Hangar no 4, Wonderboom Airport, Pretoria PO Box 17699, Pretoria North, 0116 Tel: (012) 543 0948/51, Fax: (012) 543 9447, email: aeroeng@iafrica.com
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Overhaul Engine Components Overhaul and supply of Hartzell / McCauley and Fix pitch Propellers
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AERONAUTICAL AVIATION THE ALL NEW AERONAUTICAL AVIATION LASER DEPARTMENT Aeronautical Aviation, based at Lanseria International Airport, has been an African leader since 2005. Their reliable and cost effective services cover a broad spectrum within the aviation industry from; repairs, installations, aircraft Instrumentation overhaul, avionics, electrical, autopilots and other accessories. Their service offering has recently been improved with the addition of the all new laser department. Clinton Carroll and his professional team realised that there was a massive void in the panel refurbishment services in South Africa. On further investigation Clinton ascertained that it was not only a South African shortfall but an international one, only two companies were offering professional instrumentation panel marking and the refurbishment and repair of switch and circuit breaker lighting panels and they were both based in the USA and prohibitively costly. Aeronautical Aviation believe an aircraft owner that is about to embark on a costly avionics
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Beechcraft Baron panel in dark room with backlighting switched on.
State of the art software for panel design.
Laser-etched powder-coated panel.
The team have spent the last year developing and heavily investing in a process in which switch panels are completely digitally redesigned, back-lighting installed and then laser printed, offering the aircraft owner
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refurbished switch and circuit breaker panels that look and feel brand new. Being a pilot himself Clinton understands the challenges in the cockpit, the Regulatory and Certification requirements associated with the operation of an aircraft and as a result he has developed the process to be completely compliant.
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upgrade should have the choice to have the new avionics installed in a panel that looks as good as the new equipment, this was not available to clients until now. In addition many of the newer generation avionics require specifically labelled circuit breakers that are not incorporated on the original switch panel, this is normally achieved by simply adding printed stickers to the panel. With the process, that was developed by Clinton and his team, such labelling can be incorporated seamlessly into the panel and regain all the back-lighting capabilities which is critical for night flying operation.
A laser-etched circuit breaker panel in progress.
Baron 58 panel cut and marked and ready for installation.
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Aeronautical Aviation will in addition digitally redesign existing metal panels to house any upgraded equipment, once the design is approved the a new panel will be produced and powder coated. All labelling will then be laser etched into the panel, not printed, ensuring that it will never rub off no matter how often it is handled. June 2022
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Aeronautical Aviation have always believed in holding the industry and themselves to a higher standard. No matter what the client requires from simple installation to complicated integrated flight decks they have the experience and expertise and the customer service culture to ensure all expectations are not only met but exceeded. Clinton and his team prides itself on having one of the largest and most comprehensive Instrumentation, Gyroscopic, Autopilot, Electrical and Avionics repair, installation and and overhaul facilities in Africa. With the addition of the of the laser department they are elevated into a new category of completely in-house service delivery. Aeronautical Aviation are approved dealers for the following: Garmin, Avidyne, McMurdo, Genesys Aero Systems/S-TEC, JP Instruments, Sandel Avionics, ACK Avionics, Flight Display Systems, Century Flight Systems, Cobham Satcom, Dynon Avionics, L-3 Avionics, FreeFlight Systems and Electronics International, Rockwell Collins, Bose and AeroLED's to name a few. Aeronautical Aviation are confident they have the expertise and products to meet any challenge.
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Kingair F90 - BEFORE MARKING
Aeronautical Aviation will be showcasing what their laser department can offer at AERO SA which will be held at Wonderboom Airport in July this year. j Kingair F90 - AFTER MARKING
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AEROSPACE ELECTROPLATING AEROSPACE ELECTROPLATING, SACAA AMO 506, has been operating at Rand Airport, Germiston since 1965 and has served the aircraft industry with distinction and produce high quality surface finished products. The company is owned by Mistral Aviation Services and managed by Oliver Trollope assisted by Mike Tolhurst and a highly professional and qualified team of electroplaters. Our highly qualified team are available to advise you on the perfect solution to all your electroplating plating needs and solutions to perfectly re-finish your aircraft components to the manufacturer’s specifications.
Our processes are approved by SACAA, Denel, Airbus Europe, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney and Allison Doil. We offer a wide range of services for aircraft owners and general industry, and through our partnership with Mistral Aviation Services, we can offer engineering and NTD services. We look forward to the future with a range of innovative services to continue servicing the aircraft industry.
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Cadmium Plate in Gold, Silver or Clear Passivation
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For all yourAMO SACAA506 approved Hard Chrome plating requirements We are For all your SACAA approved plating requirements situated at 30B, Buil Hard Chrome
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Hard Silver P Call Des on 011 827 7535 or or Pineter n 081 775 2434 oN r Cadmium Plate Goldoor Electroless For all your Aircraft and Allie Silver Passivation Hard Copper Hard Chrome Hard Silver Plate Anodising in Alodine
Electroless Nickel Hard Copper Plate We are situated at 30B, Building 98, Rand Airport. Next to Fields Airmotive. Call Oliver on 011 827 7535 or Peter on 081 755 2534 or 083 208 7249 For all your Aircraft and Allied Electroplating requirements.
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Anodising in Grey, Red or Black Phosphating Black Phosphating Phosphating
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HANGAR 13 AT RAND AIRPORT has housed AMKA Aviation, an Avionics AMO for many years and have just completed a makeover as part of our proud association with Nicholson Helicopters who share the facility. The facility houses Sales, Admin, Tech Records, Engineering offices as well as Radio, Instrument, Autopilot, Gyro, Installation and Battery workshops. AMKA represents many dealer principals including Collins Aerospace, Garmin, Avidyne, Trig, Genesys Aerosystems, Freeflight, Latitude, Flight Display systems, JP Instruments and others.
Repair and overhaul capabilities range from Gyroscopic Instruments, Electrical Instruments, Flight Instruments, Engine Instruments, Ni-Cad Batteries, Lead Acid Batteries, Comm Transceivers, Nav Receivers, HF Transceivers, GPS, ADF, DME, Transponders, Rad Alt, Audio Systems, ELT’s.
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AMKA AVIATION
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LANSERIA AIRPORT FACILITY Hangar 109 B & C, Lanseria International Airport +27 (0) 11 701 2000
RAND AIRPORT FACILITY Hangar 13, Rand AirportRand: +27 (0) 11 824 5486
We have your maintenance needs covered
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AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT COMPANY (APCO) was born in 2001 as a result of the management buyout of the PLACO Engines Division. Under the guidance Tony Rodrigues and Henk Joubert, both equipped with wealth of experience and knowledge, APCO has earned a reputation for excellence within the aviation community. APCO’s Team of highly qualified factory and locally trained technicians have developed full in-house capacity to perform all required maintenance and turn key repair services, including bench testing on both Lycoming and Continental Engines. In addition APCO
have an in-house component division, engine hose shop, machine shop, aluminium welding shop and also offer cadmium engine plating. The newly introduced NTC engine shop specialise in the repair and overhaul of many brands of NTC engines including Gypsy, NTC Lycoming and Superior Kit Engines to name but a few. As an optional extra they offer a balancing and porting service as well as many types of corrosion protective applications, ranging from polyurethane base paints to the more lavish and durable ceramic coatings.
Aircraft Powerplant Co. (Pty) Ltd Tel: +27 12 543 0775 / 0181 Fax: +27 12 567 3630 Hangar 5A, Wonderboom Airport
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Complete overhaul facility with test bench
MACHINE SHOP
Machining, repair, modification o/h of cylinders and crankcases
TESTING
NDT, MPI, Dye Pen and Zyglo
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Servicing, overhaul, repair
SUPPLIERS OF AIRCRAFT APPROVED ENGINE LUBRICANTS
• SHELL • Phillips • AVBLEND and Camguard
PLATING SHOP
Cadmium Plating
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tonyrodrigues@mweb.co.za Cell: +27 82 558 9388 henkjoubert@mweb.co.za Cell: +27 83 258 5272 www.apcosa.co.za
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ARTEX 345 ELT ELT INCLUDING INSTALLATION, MODS, SHEET METAL
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Protect your engine, protect your pocket. Increase performance and decrease maintenance costs with the most comprehensive and proven range of aviation products. Atlas Aviation Lubricants is the proud Sub-Saharan macro-distributor for AeroShell, stocking a range of world class engine oils, greases and fluids. Contact us today and enquire about our range of AeroShell products. www.atlasaviation.co.za | sales@atlasaviation.co.za | (011) 917 4220
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We are qualified in Aircraft Maintenance, Airworthiness Management, Project Management, Quality and Safety Management.
Our capabilities are: B737 Classic / B737- New Generation / Embraer 135/145/170/190 Airbus A320 family
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Aves Technics is an AMO company under the Nhlanhleni group of Companies. The AMO is managed and run by aviation expects who are passionate about aviation.
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AVES TECHNICS We are based at Denel Facilities near O R Tambo Airport, with direct access to the OR Tambo flight line. We are also able to position our team at Customer’s facility or anywhere as preferred by the Operator/Customer.
We offer Aircraft Maintenance, Airworthiness Management, Project Management, Quality and Safety Management. We have full capabilities on B737 Classic/NG, A320 Family and Embraer 135/145/170/190
We also integrate with Local engineers rated by Local Civil Aviation Authority after they have undergone our quality system approval. Aircraft Maintenance is Our Passion. Aves Technics hold the SACAA approval AMO1541.
We have a team of that will tailor make the service to meet you require. Our current Customer include Operators, Owners and VIP Operators in the continent. We align our approvals to that of the client country regulations or use our approval as approved by local authority
Aves Technics, D3 Building, Denel Aviation Campus, 3-5 Atlas Road, Bonaero Park, 1619 Gauteng, South Africa. Tel: +27 11 568 7677 | Email: info@ avestechnics.com | Mobile: +27 82 216 3980
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AVIATION REBUILDERS AVIATION REBUILDERS SACAA APPROVED Category B and X5, AMO 188, based in the Showroom, Rand Airport, Germiston. Established in 1997, we are celebrating our 25th anniversary this year. We hope to continue to support and service the general aviation industry for many more years to come. Our team is a family that have worked together to build and establish the reputation of our AMO over many years, each one invaluable for their contribution to the organisation.
We are proud to offer the services of our well established and equipped sheet metal workshop, approved aircraft welding facility, as well as our flight control cable assembly section. We look forward to welcoming you and your beloved aircraft to our family. Contact Aviation Rebuilders on: Tel: +27 (0)11 827-2491 Cell: +27 (0)82 872-4117 Email: lyn@aviationrebuilders.com
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BENVEROY (PTY) LTD – BIOBOR AFRICA BENVEROY (PTY) LTD, a privately owned South African company, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, focuses on developing environmentally sustainable solutions for fuel consumption reduction, and reduction of carbon footprint. Benveroy offers a complete fuel enhancement product package and the related implementation of product injection blending and product dosing systems, for individual aviation companies, and airport infrastructure. This includes high level fuel quality management. Biobor JF ® became the first biocide tested and approved by FAA, airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and aircraft engine manufactures, for the treatment and prevention of microbial contamination in aviation fuels, and aircraft fuel tanks. Biobor JF ® is also
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the only biocide that not only fights microbial growth, but replaces lubricity lost in ultra-low sulphur fuels. After 57 years, Biobor JF ® continues to be the most recognized and recommended biocide for all hydrocarbon fuels, bio fuels, transmission and hydraulic fluids, etc. Benveroy’s company directors have combined more than 60 years of experience in the Engineering, Petrol-Chemical, and Aerospace Industries. Contact Benveroy, a division of Khubenker Energy (Pty) Ltd for all BIOBOR family of fuel additives on: Tel: 011 726 7162 ben@benveroy.com / 071 453 1517 vernon@benveroy.com / 079 524 1461 www.benveroy.com j
BENVEROY – KHUBENKER ENERGY BENVEROY – A DIVISION OF KHUBENKER ENERGY (Pty) Ltd – BIOBOR AFRICA. Experience Counts Hammonds Fuel Additives, Inc. is an innovative, industry leading manufacturer of fuel biocides and additives serving some of the largest fuel users and industries worldwide. We as Benveroy have the privilege to represent and distribute Hammonds Biobor products here in Africa and Indian Ocean Islands. Our flagship product, Biobor®JF, continues to be one of the most trusted and widely used fuel biocides for preventing microbial growth and preserving fuel quality. With over 57 years of proven reliability in aviation, refineries, terminals, fleets and diesel end users. Our extensive pedigree of OEM approvals and effective use continues. Hammonds Biobor also offers a comprehensive line of aviation, gasoline and diesel fuel products to address all of your fuel quality needs and ensures that your equipment, aircrafts, vehicles, engines and facilities operate at peak efficiency, with the highest quality fuel.
Premium Products, Unmatched Pedigree Since 1965, we are proud to have earned a laundry list of recommendations and approvals from some of the largest turbine engines manufactures, airframe manufactures, diesel engine manufactures, and fuel users across the globe. Biobor®JF is mentioned specifically in numerous operation manuals for solving fuel contamination issues and is one of only two biocides approved for use in aviation jet fuel! The complete line of Biobor® products continue in this pedigree and provide the same level of trust and proven performance as expected from its long track record with Biobor®JF. So, when you are choosing a fuel additive, don’t take our word for it… trust the products proven at 36,000 feet and recommended by OEMs worldwide. Contact Benveroy, a division of Khubenker Energy (Pty) Ltd for all BIOBOR family of fuel additives on: Tel: 011 726 7162 vernon@benveroy.com – 079 524 1461 ben@benveroy.com – 071 453 1517 www.benveroy.com / www.khubenker.co.za
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CENTURY AVIONICS Excellence in Avionics Century Avionics specialises in Flightdeck- and Avionics upgrades for general aviation fixedand rotary-wing aircraft. Careful evaluation and planning of every project is essential – from the placing/positioning of glass displays and other avionics in the panel to enhance ergonomics and aesthetics to the final set-up and configuration of the installed equipment. Century Avionics excel in Avionics Sales/ Marketing, Upgrades/Installations, Repairs/ Maintenance, Support and Certification making us a convenient, knowledge based avionic retrofit facility. We are an in- and out of warranty service centre for Bose, David Clark and Lightspeed headsets as well as Garmin, McMurdo (Orolia/Kannad) ELT’s, and many other avionics manufacturers. We are approved dealers for a host of avionics manufacturers (Garmin, Honeywell, Bendix King, Avidyne, McMurdo ELT, Genesys Aerosystems and many others) and constantly aim to offer our valued customers the widest range of products and capabilities. Longstanding customers attest to our professional commitment, and fast and friendly service. Our AMO and Design Organisation is approved in South Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Century NAVCOM, our Design Organisation, along with our qualified and experienced Certification Department
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and SACAA appointed DAR will assist with Avionics STC Application/Development and/or Modification Approvals. Please contact us for all your avionic requirements. Tel: +27 11 701 3244 E-mail: sales@centuryavionics.co.za or marketing@centuryavionics.co.za Website: Avionics In South Africa | Century Avionics Instagram: Century Avionics (@century. avionics) Facebook: Century Avionics Century j Avionics | Facebook Linked In: Century Avionics Century Avionics: My Company | LinkedIn
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DIEPKLOOF AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE WITH 70 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, Diepkloof Aircraft Maintenance (AMO SACAA 1398) are one of the leaders in aircraft maintenance as well as the preferred choice for many clients. Based at Diepkloof airfield, Malmesbury, Diepkloof Aircraft Maintenance is a South African Civil Aviation Authority approved AMO. It is your one-stop AMO facility that offers a wide range of services that include general aviation aircraft maintenance, Non-Type Certified maintenance as well as specialized services. General Aircraft Maintenance: • All single engine Piper & Cessna & Beechcraft series • All Air Tractor, Thrush, Dromader, AG Cat, Piper Brave & Piper Pawnee • All Lycoming, Teledyne Continental engines
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All Pratt & Whitney -Turbine & Radial engines. Non-Type Certified (NTCA): All NTCA Aircraft work - Homebuilt, Ultralights etc… Specialist Services: Hartzell & Mc Cauley Propellers Licenced for complete rebuilds Specialised Sheetmetal work Fabric covering and interiors Aircraft weighing Welding Propeller balance
Contact details: E-Mail: diepkloofamo@gmail.com Nick Kleinhans: +27 83 454 6366 Pieter v Aswegen: +27 82 784 7133
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We offer General Aircraft Maintenance on all single Piper, Beech & Cessna series Aircraft. All Air Tractor, Thrush, Dromader, Ag Cat, Piper Brave & Piper Pawnee crop spraying aircraft. All NTCA Aircraft [Homebuilts, Ultralights etc.] All Lycoming, Telydyne Continental, Pratt & Whitney Turbine & Radial engines, Pezetel Radial engines. All Hartzell & Mc Cauley Propellers. We also are licenced to do rebuilds, sheetmetal work, Fabric recovering, Weighing of aircraft. All Engineers are SACAA Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineers as well as AP approved [NTCA Aircraft] [Combined experience of 70 years]. Please contact: Nick 083 454 6366 or Pieter 082 784 7133 or e-mail: diepkloofamo@gmail.com
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DYNAMIC PROPELLERS ESTABLISHED IN 2008, Dynamic Propellers specialises in the overhauling, repair and maintenance of propellers for commercial and privately owned aircraft. With a staff compliment with a total of around 130 years propeller overhaul experience, Dynamic Propellers overhaul and maintain all Hartzell, McCauley, MT, Hoffmann, Sensenich and Hamilton propellers and is the only enterprise in South Africa that provides comprehensive repair and maintenance services on Dowty and Whirlwind propellers. All of which is done to the highest standards as stipulated by the various propeller manufacturers.
Dynamic Propellers’ repair services are performed both in-house in a state of the art aviation engineering workshop, or in the field. Highly skilled engineers will travel domestically or to neighbouring countries and abroad to cater for customers’ propeller requirements. Dynamic Propellers is an SACAA Authorised Service Centre, AMO 1150, and is the sole McCauley Authorised Service Centre for the African continent. Contact Details: Andries Visser Tel: +27 82 445 4496 Email: andries@dynamicpropeller.co.za j
At Dynamic Propellers cc we overhaul and maintain all Hartzell, McCauley, MTPropeller, Hoffmann, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirl Wind and Hamilton standard propellers to include metal and composite blades. We do all maintenance procedures related to aircraft propeller overhauls as called for by the various propeller manufacturers including cadmium plating.
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Everything is performed in-house, including cold compression rolling on Hartzell propeller blades, as well as dynamic balancing of propellers in the field. Dynamic Propellers cc is an Authorised Service Centre for MT-Propeller and Whirl Wind. Dynamic Propellers cc is also appointed as the sole McCauley Authorised Service Centre for the African continent.
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We carry a large stock holding of fast moving propellers, hubs, parts, de-icing parts, overhaul kits etc. in our inventory to cater for Hartzell, McCauley, MT – Propeller, Hoffman, Dowty, Sensenich, Whirl Wind and Hamilton standard propellers. We do a huge amount of travelling to local, domestic and neighbouring countries as well as abroad to cater for customer’s propeller requirements.
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D.M. AVIATION SPARES AIRCRAFT PARTS AND CONSUMABLES D.M. Aviation Spares is situated on the north side of Lanseria, Unit 2, next to Century Avionics, Gate 5. The company stocks aircraft parts, aircraft consumables and general consumables. D.M. Aviation Spares was started in 2011 by Daniella Mawson who has been in aviation since 1980 and in the aircraft parts industry since 1990. She therefore has extensive knowledge of parts and their sourcing.
Daniella goes out of her way to source parts that others say are not available. D.M. Aviation imports parts as well as sourcing hard to find aircraft components. They provide clients with the best prices and service possible. Furthermore, they are agents for Aircraft Spruce and others. For more information, contact Daniella Mawson on: Tel: 082 576 8853 Email: dmaviationspares@gmail.com j
D.M. Aviation Spares’ aim is to make life easier for the smaller AMOs at the airport by holding fast moving stock.
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“We Keep you Flying” 4 Source & Supply Aircraft parts & consumables for Fixed Wing / Beechcraft / King Air / Dornier 328 / Citation / Embraers / Learjet & Home Build Aircraft. All parts come with Approved Release Certificates. 4 Locate “Hard to Find” Aircraft Parts & consumables 4 Handle Component Repairs & Exchanges 4 Distributor for Professional Tooling 4 Agent for Aircraft Spruce 4 Based next to Century Avionics, Lanseria International Airport Contact: Daniella Mawson Mobile no: 082 576 8853 E-mail: daniellamawson@telkomsa.net / dmaviationspares@gmail.com
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UNIT NO 2, GATE 5 LANSERIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
MAINTENANCE MATTERS: TOP TIPS FOR PROPER PROPELLER LUBRICATION
Propeller Owner’s Manual for detailed instructions for your propeller model.
WHEN TO LUBRICATE YOUR PROPELLER
WHICH PROPELLER GREASE TO USE
Much like propeller overhauls, the interval for lubricating your propeller is defined in terms of operating hours and calendar time. Use whichever occurs first for your specific situation. Remember, even propellers with low operating hours are subject to degradation and the breakdown of internal lubricants over time. Hartzell Propeller has published specific intervals for propeller lubrication in our Hartzell Owner’s Manuals.
At Hartzell, we have researched, tested, and approved specific brands and types of grease for our propellers. If you have a Hartzell prop, use only Hartzell-approved greases as defined in the Hartzell Standard Practices Manual. Mixing different specifications and/or brands of grease is generally not permitted and may require your propeller to be disassembled and serviced by a certified propeller repair station.
HOW TO LUBRICATE YOUR PROPELLER
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For Cessna 206, 208, and 210 Operating in Africa requires aircraft and products that are reliable and durable. Whether it’s an Air Safari to the remotest game preserve, or delivering critical medical supplies to an isolated village, you want a propeller that you can count on. Built on Honor for over 100 years, Hartzell propellers are backed by our industry-leading warranty through first overhaul up to 6 years/2,400 hrs.
Our Top Prop program offers proven 2-, 3-, and 4-blade propeller conversions featuring the latest in blended airfoil scimitartechnology for all single engine Cessnas.
+1 937-778-5726, Option 2 TopPropAfrica@HartzellProp.com HartzellProp.com/Cessna
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EXECUTIVE AIRCRAFT REFURBISHMENT “QUALITY IS OUR PASSION”, this is the mantra that we live by at Executive Aircraft Refurbishment. We are an Aircraft Interior and Exterior refurbishment facility, based at Lanseria International Airport, quality workmanship and service excellence, combined with knowledgeable staff has earned us the reputation of No.1 Aircraft Interior and Exterior refurbishment facility Complete aircraft exterior paint strip and resprays are done all under one roof, designing paint scheme lines, logo’s to customer specifications. We also offer a mobile touchup service to our customers ensuring their aircraft stays in mint condition. Our interior shop also specializes in complete interior refurbishments such as the refurbishment of overhead stowage bins and seating, Roof-liners, cockpit glare-shields, cabinets and galleys, wool carpets, textile and non-textile floor covering, refurbishment of seats and foam building in varying modern styles. We manufacture interior window sunshields and aircraft exterior ground covers, EAR also re-web and re-certify aircraft safety belts. Executive Aircraft Refurbishment are the right choice for interior and exterior refurbishments of your aircraft from interior refurbishment to exterior spray painting, we do it all.
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Entrust your fleet to Executive Aircraft Refurbishment for a new fresh look and we promise to have your aircraft ready and serviceable when you need it.
Tel: +27 (0)10 900 4149 Mobile: +27 (0)82 547 8379 Info@earefurbishment.com Francois@earefurbishment.com Hangar 11 (interior shop) and 31(paint shop) Lanseria International Airport South Africa, Gate 5, North Side j
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Tel: +27 (0)10 900 4149 Info@earefurbishment.com Hangar 24 (Interior Shop) Lanseria International Airport,
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F. GOMES UPHOLSTERS AIRCRAFT UPHOLSTERY F. Gomes Upholsters is a family based upholstery company. Established in 1979, the company specialises in aircraft, as well as motor vehicle, boat and furniture upholstery.
F. Gomes Upholsters provides an expert re-upholstery and upholstery service that caters to any upholstery need. No job is ever too small or too large. F. Gomes Upholsters is based in Johannesburg.
F. Gomes Upholsters will refurbish your aircraft interior to look like new, giving it the class it deserves. They use only the best quality materials, and their craftsmanship is outstanding. Mr Gomes, the founder of F. Gomes Upholsters, has been in the upholstery business for close on 40 years and as such brings many years of experience and professionalism to the company.
Landline: 011 614 2471 Mr. Gomes: 082 412 6669 Carla: 083 602 5658
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A Dynamic team to meet all your requirements. Refurbish your aircraft and / or helicopter. Best prices guaranteed
For exceptional craftsmanship at the best prices, contact F. Gomes Upholsters on: Tel: (011) 614 2471 Fax: (011) 614 9806 Email: gomesuph@netactive.co.za j
HELI AFRIQUE SPECIALIZES in general helicopter maintenance, upgrades, repairs, interior and exterior refurbishment and modifications, specialising in the Airbus Helicopter SA341, H125 (AS350/355 series), H120 (EC 120), H130 (EC 130), H135 (EC 135 series), BO105 and BK117 helicopters. We provide first and second line maintenance of TURBOMECA, Allison and Lycoming Engines and hold a service centre for Robinson R22 & R44 helicopters. Heli Afrique assist with inspections, C of Registration, Airworthiness formalities and have assistance from SACAA Inspectors to issue Certificates of Airworthiness and Certificates of Registration from abroad in foreign countries. Heli-Afrique facilitates the sale of used helicopters, carry out export/import, customs and
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GARMIN INTERNATIONAL THREE THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN YOU’RE UPGRADING YOUR PANEL Whether you’ve just purchased your first aircraft, or your older panel needs some upgrades, deciding what to install isn’t always as simple as hitting “add to cart.” To help you make the best decisions, the Garmin Aviation sales team has some considerations to keep in mind as you’re mulling over your options.
1. Know your mission. How you use your aircraft will help you choose your new avionics. Is it for personal use, for work, or for a combination of both? What type of weather will you fly in? How frequently will you fly? With that mission in mind, you can identify what capabilities your panel needs.
2. Plan your budget. Knowing how much you’re comfortable spending helps you get the most bang for your buck. There are a several facets to think about. Hardware and labor costs are important pieces of the puzzle. Reliability can be, too. Did a legacy system — such as the vacuum system — fail, causing an unexpected expense? In many instances, you can not only replace that system, but also gain new capabilities. That’s money well spent.
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3. Identify your timeline. Many upgrades take weeks — if not months — to complete. If you fly for business, you may want to plan your install for a slower time of year. Talk with your local dealer to see what their schedule is like, and work with them to establish what you want so you can lock in your installation slot. And the Garmin team does recommend using a local dealer. For ongoing work, you’ll want to have that relationship so you can get back into the air quickly. Planning an avionics upgrade is an exciting adventure. By thinking through the process, you’ll have a finished panel you’ll enjoy flying behind for years to come. Website: www.garmin.com/aviation Email: aviation.sales@garmin.com.
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VISIT US AT AERO SOUTH AFRICA GARMIN.COM/SMARTGLIDE © 2022 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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GEMAIR GEMAIR WAS STARTED IN 2007 by Andries Venter, a South African Air Force trained engineer with over twelve years of aviation maintenance experience. Since relocating to Lanseria International’s south side in 2009, the company has continued to grow and now looks after the maintenance needs of a full range of privately owned, training and charter operated aircraft. These range from Non-Type Certified Aircraft through light singles and twins and on to turbo-props and light jets. Gemair is a recognised CAA Approved Maintenance Organisation, AMO number 1003, and has a team of nine full time engineers who together have a combined total of over
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50 years of aviation experience. Backed up by the full time administrative staff, Gemair is able to perform all your aviation maintenance requirements. The company has expanded into aircraft interiors through the acquisition of Lanseria Aircraft Interiors and aircraft charter through the acquisition of Out of the Blue Air Safaris. Contact Andries Venter: Cell: 082 905 5760 Email: Andries@gemair.co.zaj
YOUR PEACE OF MIND IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE Gemair is an SACAA Approved Maintenance Organisation, AMO 1003 with 5 other African AMO Approvals and has a team of 9 full time engineers who together have a combined total of over 50 years aviation experience. Gemair are able to perform all aviation maintenance requirements on a variety of Non-Type certified aircraft, light singles and twins up to turbo propellers and light jets.
Gemair also holds electrical and instrumentation approvals.
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M AND N ACOUSTIC SERVICES M AND N ACOUSTIC SERVICES (Pty) Ltd is a SANAS accredited laboratory and specialises in calibrations on acoustic, human vibration, vibration and DC/LF measuring equipment. The laboratory also operates according to the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Specification for the competence of calibration laboratories. Our electrical calibration capabilities include:
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Acoustics • Noise Exposure Meter • Sound Level Meters • Integrating Sound Level Meter • Dose Badges • Noise Dosimeters
Vibration • Human Vibration Meters • Vibration Meters • DC Low Frequency • Multi-Meters • Clamp Meters • Insulation Testers With a dedicated team, they will ensure excellent turn-around times and affordable prices, while never compromising on delivering an outstanding service. Your Calibration is our concern! For more information, contact: Amanda Naudé Tel: 012 689 2007 Email: admin@mnacoustics.co.za
usticLtd o c A M & Nices (Pty) Serv SANAS Ac credited 1302 & 14Laboratory 8 We perform SANAS certifications on all your: Acoustics ( eg. CEL 350 ) Vibration ( eg. Rion VA -11) Human Vibration ( eg. Quest Hav Pro) Electrical DC/LF Equipment – inhouse or on site (eg. Fluke Multimeters, Insulation Testers)
S Q U OTATI O N T ON REQUES Contact: Marianka Naude Tel: 012 689 2007 I Cell: 076 920 3070 Email: admin@mnacoustics.co.za
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Mistral Aviation was founded in 2002 with the aim of addressing the high cost of operating aircraft thousands of miles from the original equipment manufacturers. (OEM).
Telephone: (27) 81-755-2534 Fax: (27) 11- 395 1291 E-Mail: Peter@mistral.co.za Website: www. mistral.co.za
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Our experience has grown, and we are about to embark on training of our staff to take up the challenge of new generation equipment.
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MISTRAL AVIATION SERVICES
WE OFFER THE INDUSTRY INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, EXPERIENCE AND A DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE
Safair North Perimeter Road, OR Tambo International Airport, Bonaero Park, 1619 Tel: 081 755 2534 Fax: 011 395 1291
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PJ AVIATION TQ-AVIATION, A DIVISION of the TQ-Systems Group, Germany, has made the road towards ADS-B an easier transition for South African aircraft owners with their compact Mode-S transponder KTX2-Basic. With Mode-S requirements already upon us, the KTX2 Basic is just that – a Class 1 Mode-S transponder certified to 30,000 feet and 250 knots, at an affordable price, in compact 57mm or 160mm stack mount. You are not paying for anything more than what you need at present. But, the KTX2 is future proof, so that when ADS-B becomes a requirement, the owner simply enters a purchased code and has fully compliant ADS-B Out capabilities when adding a GPS source.
Just one module to mount, and two wires to connect, TQ’s KTX2 could not be easier to install and compliments its class leading KRT2 VHFCOM, featuring Dual Watch, RSA data base and VOX intercom. For more information visit www.pjaviation.co.za j
UPGRADE TO TQ-AVIONICS
www.pjaviation.co.za 083 265 0581 Stall OD5
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StandardAero StandardAero is one of the world's largest independent providers of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, providing OEM-authorized support for leading aeroengines and APUs including the AE 3007, APS 2300, CF34-3/-8, CFM56-7B, GTCP36, JT15D, PT6A, PW100, PW150A, PW901A/C, RB211-535 and RE220. StandardAero’s facility at Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg is a fully authorized Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the PT6A engine family, and the world’s only independent service provider authorized to overhaul the PT6A-140. In addition, the facility provides full support – up to and including overhaul – for 41 other variants of the engine. The Lanseria facility also offers service center and mobile repair team (MRT) support for the PW100 turboprop and JT15D turbofan. With more than five decades of experience in repairing and overhauling P&WC engines, StandardAero has developed a reputation for quality workmanship, industry leading turnaround times, exceptional customer service and competitive pricing. Point of contact: Jason Gallant General Manager Office: +27 11 701 3035 jason.gallant@standardaero.com
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Skysource INTERNATIONAL QUALITY IS OUR PASSION Skysource INTERNATIONAL South Africa, a South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) approved Aircraft Maintenance Organisation, as well as an approved USA FAA approved facility, situated at Lanseria International Airport, and strives to provide its clients with only the best quality service, ensuring a relationship with trust, confidence, integrity and peace of mind in a job well done. Specialising in turbo prop aircraft Skysource International SA deliver aircraft refurbishments with an excellent lead time and quality maintenance including, but not limited to phase 1-6 inspections, annual inspections, airframe, avionics and sheet metal repairs. With highly skilled and experienced and professional technicians, Skysource International SA strive to only deliver the best quality service beyond its client’s expectations. “As we have the knowledge of the time constraints involved in aviation, we work hard to ensure we keep to a reasonable timeframe to have your aircraft ready and serviceable when you need it,” said Manny Skysource International SA not only provides top of the line maintenance, but also offers reputable aircraft sales, and is partnered with Skysource International LLC, a USA based Sales Company that opens up the international market. In Addition we have a USA based Aircraft Maintenance Company Skysource Aviation LLC
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USA. Who delivers the equivalent service and professionalism According to Manny, “if we do not have an aircraft you require at the time in our fleet, we will source one for you.” Skysource International Group is a family owned and operated business that takes great pride and puts great emphasis on instilling family values into how it conducts business. Skysource International SA also offers; aircraft pre-purchase inspections, aircraft maintenance management, aircraft recoveries, and aircraft re-weighing. Contact South Africa Manny Farinha: +27 72 036 3433 Telephone South Africa +27 10 900 4300 Contact USA Luke Overstreet: +1 406-698-2413 E-Mail: info@skysourcesa.com j
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FAA USA Worldwide Aviation Resources Aircraft Sales, Purchasing, Maintenance and Consulting.
WE SPECIALIZE IN: Beechcraft 90 Series Beechcraft 200 Series Beechcraft 350 Series Beechcraft 1900D Series Cessna Caravan C208 Series Aircraft
SOUTH AFRICA Aircraft Maintenance based at Lanseria International Airport South Africa. With Full Aircraft Maintenance and Refurbishment, Paint, Upholstery, Defect rectification, Pre-purchase Inspection Capabilities. Decades of experience! Sheet Metal + Avionics Maintenance + Installation
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uAvionix uAvionix was founded with the mission of bringing safety solutions to the unmanned aviation industry in order to aid in the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into National Airspace Systems. uAvionix offers low SWaP TSO certified and uncertified avionics for General Aviation, Airport Surface Vehicles and the UAS markets. The team consists of an unparalleled engineering and management team with a unique combination of experience within avionics, surveillance, airport services, UAS aircraft development, radio frequency and semiconductor industries. uAvionix now distributes the revolutionary tailBeaconX 1090 MHz ADS-B transponder. tailBeaconX is a highly integrated transponder that replaces a rear navigation light by combining it with ADS-B OUT / Mode S transponder, SBAS GPS, antennas, and rear LED position light. tailBeaconX is uniquely designed to meet the challenge of worldwide adoption of both ground and space-based ADS-B for Air Traffic Surveillance.
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REDEFINING THE ADS-B TRANSPONDER tailBeaconX combined with the AV-30 or supported third-party EFIS elevates your cockpit functionality while future-proofing your ADS-B transponder to meet US, Canadian, and future ADS-B requirements. tailBeaconX replaces your existing transponder while upgrading your rear position light.
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uAvionix ships pre-orders in the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Email: sales@uavionix.com Website: www.uavionix.com
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