Astra / Westwind Fall 2005

• IAI 1124 & Jetstar Operators
• Westwind STC
• Easier Access
• New Products At NBAA 2005
• Consider a Digital RTU Upgrade

IAI 1124 & Jetstar Operators

- Lanny Renshaw

Honeywell Service Bulletin 79-3066R1, install lube with regulator and scavenge pump (oil lube pump), P/N 3060785-2, is not approved for installation on IAI 1124 & Jetstar aircraft due to clearance problems inside the nacelle area. When ordering a 3071949-11/-12 oil pump, make sure to give the aircraft make/model or they may supercede it to the new replacement oil pump (P/N 3060785- 2). Currently, Honeywell has a note in their parts ordering system not to supercede 3071949-11/-12 for the above aircraft models.

Westwind STC

- Tim Garity

There is an existing STC to install seat belts on the potty seat. I recently learned that the STC only applies to the 1123 and 1124 aircraft, not the 1124A models, due to some structural differences. The STC can be installed in an 1124A, but the potty structure has to be evaluated and approved by an engineer before installation.

Easier Access

- Tim Garity

On earlier Astras, getting in and out of the cockpit can be difficult and often the glareshield takes a beating in the process.

Some newer aircraft have a handle installed by the wet compass, making it much easier to enter and exit. Duncan Aviation has installed these handles in several aircraft. If you are interested in an installation or have questions, please contact Tim Klenke at 800.228.4277 for a quote.

New Products At NBAA 2005

- Kim Konopnicki

NBAA is a great time to see the latest technology up close and plan your upgrade budget for next year.

Don’t miss these new products:

• Enhanced Vision System by Max-Viz. A new tool to improve situational awareness.
• AirCell Axcess. Smart Cabin,Wi-Fi, wired and wireless technology for your aircraft cabin.
• WSI Weather in the cockpit, displayed on MFD 640s.
• Rockwell Collins IDS-3000. Maps and graphical weather on large displays.
• Rockwell Collins Digital RTUs. A single upgrade giving you a central point for all communication, navigation and air traffic control equipment functions.
• Universal’s 890 Displays with Vision 1 technology and graphical weather on large AMLCD Displays.
• EMS Technology's “Office in the Sky” featuring the new enfusion CNX high speed data network device.
• Honeywell’s JetMap 2. A cabin display with inflight moving map and new graphics.
• Honeywell’s CSDR system. Stop by our booth, #216, at NBAA to get a guided tour of the highlights.

If you can’t wait for NBAA and need your budgetary numbers today, please contact Kim Konopnicki at 800.525.2376, ext. #8417.

Consider A Digital RTU Upgrade

- Kim Konopnicki

An RTU upgrade will consolidate your control units and reduce pilot workload. And, in most cases, this installation can be done during a standard inspection downtime. Please call Dennis DeCook for more information at 800.525.2376, ext. 8418.

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