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Textron Aviation and Salts Gone® Join Forces In The Fight Against Salt and Corrosion

In the aviation industry, where precision and reliability are paramount, maintaining the integrity of aircraft surfaces is critical. Exposure to harsh environmental conditions, particularly salt and brine residues, can lead to severe corrosion, compr

Beechcraft King Air 350 Transports Two Bear Cubs to New Home

On Monday, August 12, Textron Aviation revealed that a Beechcraft King Air 350 completed a mission to transport two black bear cubs to the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, Kansas, where the headquarters of Textron Aviation is located. Textron Aviation

King Air Sumping, Icing, and the Low-Pressure Fuel System

Check out this great read by Paul Sneden of King Air Maintenance Academy.I'm just posting this to dispel what appear to be some common misconceptions about what's going on with the King Air's fuel systems.First, let's talk about icing and sumping in

The Advantages and Benefits of Marsh Brothers Aviation's Self-Lubricated Rollers

Marsh Brothers Aviation (MBA), a leading manufacturer of advanced polymer seal and bearing solutions for the aviation industry, has made a significant breakthrough with its new King Air Flap Roller Bearing. This innovative product, which has received

King Air Special "Crimson Edition" Unveiled in Honor of 60th Anniversary

WICHITA, Kan. -- Textron Aviation Inc. announced a special edition 60th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops to celebrate the aircraft's proud history of being the best-selling business turboprop family in the

U.S. Navy's New Trainer Goes on Show in Europe

Textron Aviation's Beechcraft King Air 260 multi-engine training system (METS) is making its international debut this week at the Farnborough Airshow. Last year the U.S. Navy selected the aircraft to fulfill a requirement to replace the aging King Ai

The Evolution of King Air Wing Attachments

In the storied history of Beechcraft King Air aircraft, few chapters are as intriguing as the saga of the wing attachment modifications, driven by a blend of engineering challenges, safety concerns, and the responses to those issues. Tom Clements of

5 Little-Known Facts About the Beechcraft King Air 300 Series

Beechcraft is considered to be one of the "Big Three" general aviation aircraft manufacturers alongside Cessna, which is owned by the same parent company, Textron Aviation, and Piper Aircraft. The Wichita, Kansas-based company was originally founded

The Importance of Preventative Maintenance

The Landing Gear System of the Beechcraft King Air is a robust and reliable gear. However, proper rigging, inspections, and preventative maintenance are critical for continued safe operation. Improper rigging or a lack of preventative maintenance may

Hazy Windshield? - Must Read: Communique - ME-TP-004

Have hazy windshields? Textron Aviation included a haze removal procedure in ME-TP-004 Model Communique (a Textron Aviation account is required, registration is free). Highlights are listed below, view the communique for full details. ATA 5

Landing Approach Speed - Tom Clements, King Air Academy

In the POH's Landing Distance charts, there is a table that lists "Approach Speed" as a function of landing weight. The heavier the weight, the faster the speed. Since the landing comes at the end of the approach, some pilots, understandably, are uns

King Air Gathering 2024 Recap

The 2024 King Air Gathering was a success, bringing together King Air owners, operators, pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts from around the globe to the iconic Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Hosted by King Air Nation and c