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Taking a break while visiting Serrana Aviaçao Agricola in Brazil; Bill Lavender, Claudio and Caio Balzan.
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Our work as ag-pilots entails a degree of artful talent. Before the days of GPS, that talent was especially true when the ag-pilot could “make a square peg fit in a round hole”, meaning if the farmer told him the field was 50 acres, then a 50-acre load would fit regardless how inaccurate the farmer’s guesswork. GPS changed that “art”.
Not too long ago, I was riding in a car in Brazil driven by a Brazilian friend of mine. Until you have been on a twolane highway in Brazil crowded with big, slow trucks, you may have a hard time understanding the danger in driving there. It is quite unlike anything in the U.S., or any other regimented driving country.
Back then the pilot had the flexibility to “adjust” the swath on the fly, although no changes were made to accommodate the changes to booms and nozzles. Also, the spray valve was used to adjust the spray pressure helping to get the square peg into the round hole. Not any more with flow control, that art is gone, too.
The point of all this is the comment made by my driver, Marcelo. A car had just passed us on a hill, in a curve, going who knows how fast, came upon a truck head-on to split the difference between the passing and the oncoming vehicles. Even my Brazilian friend shook his head to this feat, although it is very common there.
One of the last artful things ag-pilots do in this age of technology is the timing for turning on and off the spray valve. Sure, there are GPS units that can do that for us, following the shape file. But, most pilots rely on their inherent timing, adjusting for ground speed, wind and obstacles that in most cases lay the swath down right where it is supposed to go; well, not always. That is why it is an art and not a science. Every pass, load and job is different when it comes to turning on and off the spray valve. The more artistic ag-pilot (tongue in cheek) does a better job. One day, probably, that art will be gone. Well, the techno-geeks haven’t yet figured out how to “milk” a loaded ag-plane off a short strip. It’ll be a few more years before that happens.
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“One should not let one minute be used to take the rest of one’s life,” were the loosely translated words that Marcelo spoke. I’ve often thought about that, how that driver was trying to save what amounted to maybe a minute by risking the rest of his life and others, as well. I’ve thought how that so readily translates to ag-flying. Why do we risk the rest of our life in a basic procedure turn trying to do it only a matter of seconds faster? It doesn’t make sense. I don’t advocate 60-90 second turns, unless conditions dictate it. I don’t believe in 20-second hammerhead turns either. I was as guilty as they come the first few years I had a turbine Thrush. It
could do remarkable things compared to the radial Ag-Cat that I had been flying. It takes discipline and professionalism to restrain yourself when at the controls of such a powerful machine. After I sold my flying service to my competitor, then flew for him another 15 years, I learned a valuable lesson about ag procedure turns. I watched my new boss make his first turn of the day very much like the last one and all those in between. He set an example that I knew to follow. At the end of the day, I was much less tired and had covered as many acres as ever. I’m not sure the difference in 20 seconds and 30-40 seconds turns adds up to much. Have you ever counted the number of turns made during a busy day of flying? Probably not; who has the time? Since not all of those turns would be 20 seconds, assuming the first half of the load wouldn’t allow it, nor during the heat of the day, I propose the time gain would be minimal. Until next month, Keep Turning…
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Karl Pottinger, from Illinois has an entry level ag pilot position waiting for him this summer in Illinois.
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502XP: Signed. Certified. Delivered. With Air Tractor’s recent announcement of Federal Aviation Administration certification of the Air Tractor 502XP, President Jim Hirsch reports deliveries of the XP series aircraft are taking off— and just in time for the upcoming season. The new airplane was introduced at the 2015 National Agricultural Aviation Association Convention last December. “We showcased both the 502XP and its PT6A-140AG engine. They drew a lot of interest from convention attendees,” says Hirsch. Air Tractor dealers began receiving calls from ag operators and pilots after they heard about the airplane’s debut in October at Air Tractor’s launch party. Deliveries of the 502XP have begun. Hirsch reports Air Tractor is ramping up 502XP production to address orders on hand and anticipated demand for the remainder of 2016. Currently, four 502XP aircraft are in the delivery stage, with one going to Lane Aviation for buyer Glinz Ag Aerial in North Dakota;
one headed to Frost Flying, and another to Farm Air. In April, Terry Mundell, of Mundell Enterprises, with Air Tractor dealer Robert and Larry Neal, took delivery of the very first production 502XP.
Hot As A Panhandle Ag pilot and operator Terry Mundell ranches and farms 5,000 acres and runs his aerial spraying business in Rosston, situated on the eastern edge of the Oklahoma panhandle. It’s a region of wide-open spaces and is known for record-setting weather extremes. Temperatures hover around 100° F for a good portion of the summer growing season. Mundell has flown an AT-402B for ten years, working within a fifty-mile radius of his FBO. He puts in an average of 300 hours a year of spraying and Spike work as far south as Canadian, Texas. “We work with alfalfa and little bit of wheat. Pasture is our big thing,” says Mundell.
First 502XP owner Terry Mundell surrounded by the team responsible for delivering his airplane.
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As the southwestern plains of Texas and Oklahoma extend to the west and north, elevation steadily increases. From Rosston to the west side of the Oklahoma panhandle, elevation increases 3,000 feet. And when the high plains meet high temperatures, Mundell says he could use the extra horsepower of the 502XP. “By 10:00 in the morning we often have density altitudes of 5,000 feet. About a year ago I decided to trade up from my 402 to something with more horsepower. I had heard about the 502XP and talked with Robert Neal (dealer Neal Aircraft).” Neal explained that the 502XP had 187 more horsepower than Mundell’s 402B, and was particularly designed for working in high and hot conditions. Based on what he learned from Neal, and from information provided by Air
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Hopper Capacity
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Working Speed (typical)
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Wing Area
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Stall Speed as Usually Landed
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Main Wheel Size
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Tail Wheel Size
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Range, Economy Cruise at 8,000 ft (2.438 m)
668 mi (1075 km)
Information is based on manufacturer calculations in standard atmosphere. Actual performance will vary based on actual conditions.
Tractor, Mundell traded his 402 last July for the new 502XP. “I hope it’s as good an airplane as I think it’s going to be. I haven’t flown it, and don’t know the torque or RPM settings with that 4-blade prop, but the engine should be a good one, since it already has a proven history on the Cessna Grand Caravan.”
An Aircraft for Every Mission With the addition of the 502XP, Air Tractor now offers four 500-gallon capacity spray planes: the AT-502B, the AT-504 trainer/spray plane, AT-502A and the 502XP. When news of the 502XP was released last year, some wondered if it would unseat one of the other models. Jim Hirsch put those questions to rest: “Rather than reduce our product line, we are adding to our
capability. Each of our 500-gallon models allows us to offer an aircraft that uniquely meets the diverse requirements of operators around the world.” The 502XP has its place in the industry, he notes. For operators like Terry Mundell, the XP provides an extra margin of power that boosts productivity when high density altitude challenges aircraft performance. All of the 502XP’s attributes contribute to faster ferry times, more acres covered in less time, and reduced pilot fatigue on long, hot days.
“The tall fin and rudder, coupled with a rebalanced airframe and more power, has yielded an airplane with excellent flying qualities.”
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The 502XP is based upon the AT-502A airframe, which has a taller tail than the AT-502B. It is powered by the new Pratt & Whitney Canada 867 horsepower PT6A-140AG turbine engine and is paired with a 4-blade Hartzell propeller. The combination of the 4-blade propeller with the PT6A-140AG engine that produces 117 more horsepower than the -34AG engine provides substantially more overall thrust, Hirsch reports. “The 502XP performs and flies great with a full 500-gallon load in high and hot conditions. It’s an ag plane that will help pilots finish more acres, in less time and with less effort,” he adds. “The larger fin and rudder, coupled with a rebalanced airframe and additional power, has yielded an airplane with excellent flying qualities. With its slowerspinning 4-blade prop, the 502XP is quieter than a 502B, too.”
Right Airplane, Right Time Climatologists’ forecasting models suggest there will be higher temperatures in the southern United States, particularly in the Southwest. This means more days during the spraying season when high/hot conditions can be a factor. Even in lower elevations, such as in Mississippi delta and Texas rice country, high density altitude can be an issue. According to Pratt & Whitney Canada, their PT6A-140AG turbine engine has 1,075 thermodynamic SHP, which is unmatched for any other engine in its class. Practically speaking, that means the 502XP provides 867 SHP up to 111°F—the highest takeoff and climb capability of any 500-gallon ag airplane on the market. And because the -140 has no warm-up or cool-down requirements,
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accidents is for reducing numbers over time, the trend is not as stable as the trend for all accidents over time. In particular, from the year 2012 onwards, fatal and serious injury accidents have gone from a 2-yearly rate of 0.43 per 100,000 agricultural hours to 2.20, a fivefold increase. In terms of the accident rates by aircraft class, the reducing trend has been more marked for fixed wing aircraft than for helicopters. This is shown in the two charts:
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—30/05/2015 7:03am —Operau —Landing accident —PAC FU24-954 During first landing of the morning the aircraft landed to the left of the centre line in dull conditions. The landing was some twelve metres to the left of the centre line. This aligned the aircraft with a washout further up the strip. Not being able to stop the pilot initiated a go-around. The aircraft failed to achieve flying speed and descended into the void. The aircraft’s
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MVP50T now available for all Air Tractors® as factory option OLNEY, TX— Air Tractor President Jim Hirsch reports that the aircraft manufacturer received Federal Aviation Administration certification for factory production line installation of the Electronics International MVP50T turboprop engine analyzer in all production Air Tractor aircraft. Going forward, the glass panel engine instrument display will be optional equipment in all models of Air Tractor aircraft. “Today, Air Tractor airplanes are rolling off our production line equipped with the MVP50T,” says Hirsch. The MVP50T system has, in fact, been available since 2012 as an option to analog engine instruments, notes Hirsch. “Just like the trend in general aviation, there has also been a steady increase in the number of ag aircraft operators requesting graphic display of engine and flight instrumentation. We have responded to that.” As an example of those efforts, Hirsch points to the RC Allen RCA2600-3 Digital Horizon, which became standard equipment in all Air Tractor production airplanes in 2015. In addition to providing a pilot a wealth of engine information at a glance on an easy-to-read display, the MVP50T also offers much
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FAA doubles "blanket" altitude for many UAS flights After a comprehensive risk analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has raised the unmanned aircraft (UAS) “blanket” altitude authorization for Section 333 exemption holders and government aircraft operators to 400 feet. Previously, the agency had put in place a nationwide Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) for such flights up to 200 feet. The new COA policy allows small unmanned aircraft—operated as other than model aircraft (i.e. commercial use)—to fly up to 400 feet anywhere in the country except restricted airspace and other areas, such as major cities, where the agency prohibits UAS operations. “This is another milestone in our effort to change the traditional speed of
government,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “Expanding the authorized airspace for these operations means government and industry can carry out unmanned aircraft missions more quickly and with less red tape.” The FAA expects the move will reduce the workload for COA applications for industry UAS operators, government agencies and the FAA's Air Traffic Organization. The agency also estimates the move will lessen the need for individual COAs by 30 to 40 percent. Other provisions of an FAA authorization, such as registering the UAS and making sure pilots have the proper certification, still apply. Under the blanket COA, the FAA will permit flights at or below 400 feet for UAS operators with a Section 333
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How NAAA and NAAREF are combatting fatigue in ag aviation It has been two years since the National Transportation Safety Board released its “Special Investigation Report (SIR) on the Safety of Agricultural Aircraft Operations” in May 2014 (NTSB/SIR14/01). Since then, NAAA and the National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF)— NAAA’s sister organization devoted to improving aviation safety, stewardship and professionalism in the industry— have worked diligently to address four areas of concern the NTSB identified. Foremost among those safety concerns, the NTSB’s special report found guidance for fatigue management to be lacking for agricultural aircraft operations. The safety investigators came to that conclusion after investigating the details of 78 ag aviation-related accidents that occurred between January and October 2013. The NTSB determined that pilot fatigue played a role in three of the collision accidents and two loss-ofcontrol accidents in 2013. The SIR concluded that “seasonal crop schedules, weather conditions, the potential for crop damage if a job is not completed, competition for contracts, and other factors can influence pilots’ or operators’ scheduling practices, creating demanding work schedules that pressure pilots to complete work within a certain period of time. These factors, separately or variously combined, can contribute to pilot fatigue and other performancedegrading effects.” The NTSB stopped short of recommending flight time restrictions to combat fatigue and instead tasked NAAREF and the Federal Aviation Administration to work together to improve safety in four identified areas.
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On the matter of pilot fatigue, the NTSB recommended that NAAREF work with the FAA to develop and distribute agricultural aviation-specific guidance on fatigue, fatigue management and scheduling practices “to help reduce the likelihood of fatigue, dehydration, hunger, and other physiological factors that can negatively affect a pilot’s concentration, decision-making, and performance.”
Operating Guidelines booklet to operators and ag pilots. Available at AgAviationMagazine.org/agriculturalavi ation/2015guidelines and on the free Agricultural Aviation Magazine App, the NAAA Professional Operating Guidelines handbook is filled with suggested methods for performing aerial application activities, including a chapter on “Pilot Personal Safety & Health” that contains fatigue mitigation guidelines.
While NAAA and NAAREF had raised the issue of fatigue in past PAASS Programs, Fly Safe safety alerts and articles in NAAA’s magazine and eNewsletter, the organizations stepped up their efforts to raise awareness among ag pilots and operators about the dangers of fatigue after the NTSB singled out fatigue as a major contributor to agricultural aviation accidents.
2015–2016 PAASS Program: NAAREF devoted the Human Factors Module of the 2015–2016 PAASS Program to exploring the physiological effects of fatigue. To help aerial applicators gain a better understanding of fatigue and how to manage it, NAAREF turned to a recognized expert in the field of sleep medicine, Dr. Mark Ivey, for assistance. Dr. Ivey is a senior Aviation Medical Examiner, Chief of Aerospace Medicine, 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard, a helicopter pilot and board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary diseases, critical care and sleep medicine. Between Dr. Ivey’s expert advice and the views expressed by operators and pilots interviewed on camera, the module was loaded with valuable insights on the importance of sleep and recognizing and coping with fatigue. The Spring 2016 issue of Agricultural Aviation magazine includes a full review of the ’15–16 PAASS Program, including a detailed account of the lessons imparted in the fatigue module. The PAASS Program recap is available at AgAviationMagazine.org/ agriculturalaviation and on the free Agricultural Aviation Magazine App.
Here are some of the actions NAAA and NAAREF have taken to address ag aviation worker fatigue. Combatting Fatigue in Ag Aviation Brochure: Be on the lookout for this later this month. NAAA will be mailing a new safety brochure from NAAA and NAAREF to all operators and ag pilots for which it has addresses (even if you aren’t—yet—a member of NAAA). Timed to reach aerial applicators at the beginning of the busy season, the brochure explains how fatigue can compromise aerial application operations and offers suggestions on ways to mitigate fatigue. NAAA Professional Operating Guidelines: Shortly after the NTSB released its special report, NAAA sent copies of its just-published Professional
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Aviation was dedicated to pilot fatigue. The issue featured a series of 11 articles that highlighted the dangers of fatigue and what operators, ag pilots, ground crew and their spouses can do to keep fatigue at bay and minimize its adverse effects for those times when fatigue inevitably sets in. NAAA’s fatigue mitigation series is available at AgAviationMagazine. org/agriculturalaviation in the back issues tap or by entering “fatigue” in the search box, and on the Agricultural Aviation Magazine App. Fly Safe Messages: NAAREF will continue to remind pilots to stay hydrated and be mindful of the onset of fatigue through its Fly Safe Campaign this season. Fly Safe alerts are sent to operators and pilots via email or fax from April through August, plus whenever aviation activity warrants additional safety reminders.
Fly Safe, Fly Smart, Fly Rested The phrase “breaking the accident chain” refers to the connecting links that ultimately lead to an aircraft accident. If at any point leading up to the accident a link is broken by a sound decision, the accident is prevented. It’s important to view fatigue as a major link in the accident chain and to break the chain at the first sign of fatigue. If you are feeling fatigued, pull yourself out of the cockpit and take a short nap. That nap may cost you several hundred acres for the day, but consider the tradeoff. Are the few hundred acres you don’t get done worth your life? Think about that and err on the side of safety when you find your concentration and performance starting to slip this season. Studies have shown that people are very poor at performing accurate self-evaluation. Therefore, it is important for the entire team to evaluate and look out for each other. As always, take heed of the PAASS motto, “Upon the performance of each rests the fate of all,” and stay safe by flying rested this season.
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understanding and coping with fatigue Here are some of the takeaways from the PAASS Program’s Human Factors Module on fatigue. Tired or Fatigued? Being tired and being fatigued are not the same thing. Being tired can be caused by physical exertion. Being fatigued is caused by sleep deprivation and insufficient rest. Symptoms of fatigue include loss of concentration, trouble focusing on details and trouble paying attention. Indications that a pilot experiencing the onset of fatigue include nodding off, chasing the swath line and breaking out of field because you are not lined up for the swath. Fatigue while ferrying: Besides the dangers of flying low, fast and fatigued, ferrying from one location to another becomes significantly more dangerous when the pilot is fatigued. Boredom can become lethal when pilots are ferrying fatigued because micro sleep can sneak up on them. To combat ferrying fatigue, it’s important to stay busy. Pilots should keep their scan up and stay active. Drinking water or eating a snack can provide an energy boost. Coffee and Naps: The sleepiest times of the day are about 3 o’clock in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. Knowing this, Dr. Ivey recommends that pilots take a 20- to 40-minute nap around 3 p.m. The best way to get a mid-day boost is to drink one or two cups of caffeinated coffee after the pilot’s power nap. Sleep Tight, Stay Sharp: While naps are a good stop-gap measure, nothing is more rejuvenating than sustained sleep. The human brain needs eight hours of sleep per night. The brain completes series of necessary functions during sleep. Performance falls off rapidly with less than seven hours of sleep. Getting restful sleep is essential for ag pilots. Avoid Sleep Aids and Energy Drinks: Dr. Ivey advises against using a sleep aid to help fall asleep. Many sleep aids are antihistamines that cause drowsiness as one of their side effects. Dr. Ivey also feels that pilots should avoid energy drinks. They have dubious benefits, and some energy drinks contain herbal ingredients with potentially harmful amphetamines. Diet and Exercise: In addition to being well rested, physical fitness is equally important. Smart devices like a Fitbit are a useful tool for tracking a person’s sleep quality, heart rate, calories and the number of steps taken throughout the day. Nighttime Ag Operations: Flying at night presents a unique set of challenges that must be overcome because the mind and body craves sleep at night. Pilots working at night must remind themselves to eat meals at night. Nighttime crews also need to be smart about staying hydrated. Nutrition and hydration are vital for vision and overall health. Nighttime crews should start the season by only working a partial nightshift. This will allow the crew time to get their bodies acclimated to working at night and sleeping during the day.
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Premixtures or tank-mixtures: Can one size fit all? by John Garr and Jerry Green of GarrCo Products No doubt about it, aerial applicators mix a lot of chemicals; seems like an endless number combinations of pesticides, adjuvants, fertilizers and other things. One ingredient is never enough. Our customers want to save money by putting everything in one spray mix application. We can buy the chemicals premixed or we can buy the chemicals individually and mix them in the spray tank. Both approaches have advantages and disadvantages.
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same. However, they do not work as well when chemical rates significantly vary depending the pest, conditions and customer needs. Premixtures are convenient and save mixing time. They give applicators less products to deal with and manufacturers are happy to provide their own chemicals in a convenient form. Premixing gives manufacturers control and a way to provide patent protection if they can find a novel way to improve the product. Manufacturers are the formulation experts on how to blend their ingredients and premixing helps ensure their chemicals are used correctly. Sometimes the ingredients are less expensive in premixtures and sometimes they are not. Do your homework and see
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Tank-mixtures The two or three chemicals in one product approach of a premixture may not work for everyone, particularly when your customer needs to adjust rates and ratios more than a premixture will allow to improve performance depending on crop and pest stage as well as environmental conditions. One inherent issue with premixtures is that some chemicals, such as pesticides and fertilizers, need to be applied at a certain amount per acre while adjuvants usually need to be applied at a certain concentration of the spray volume. For example, glyphosate products contain surfactant but are recommended on the
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monitor compatibility. Water is called the ‘universal solvent’ but high concentrations of multiple products in a low amount of water increases the chance of not getting a uniform mixture. You may need to use a compatibility adjuvant now and then whether you use premixtures or tank-mixtures. The bottom line is that applicators have to operate in both the pre- and tankmixture worlds. Fortunately, you can usually select the approach you prefer. If you value convenience and saving mixing time, you probably want to buy premixtures. If you value more control over the ingredients and their supplier, then you will want to tank-mix. For more information, contact John Garr at 765-395-3441 or mrfoam1@ garrco.com.
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It seems the ag pilot is constantly searching for the elusive “perfect” ag plane. Sorry guys, there “ain’t” one! Life sure would be boring if there was only
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There are five major ag aircraft manufacturers with each having various models. There is also a large selection of modified ag planes. One such modification is the “geared” PZL 600 horsepower engine mated to the reliable Thrush airframe. Note I stated geared. The correct nomenclature is PZL-3SR, a seven piston radial engine built by the Polish. It is the same PZL-3S engine installed on Thrush and Ag Cats years before. The difference is in the propeller gearing in the nose case. The 3-SR version has a reduction gear assembly in the nose case, obvious upon viewing, that rotates the propeller at 1,600 rpm for takeoff and 1,400 rpm for normal cruise. The reduction ratio is 3:2. Using the same four-blade propeller, the slower turning prop develops more thrust and is more efficient than its
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David operates from a one-way 1,800-foot airstrip. Landing early morning on wet grass can be interesting. No longer the owner of an aircraft with the capacity of a turbine, David was in search of the “ultimate” used aircraft. Having owned almost every type ag plane built, David elected to stay with the rugged Thrush airframe. This time, however, he built-up a fleet of four powered by the PZL-3SR and the PZL-3S engines. With an ample supply of surplus engines, it was a perfect power plant solution for A&C Aviation.
Chancy points to attach points for metal skin to original Thrush horizontal. The metalizing of the horizontal permits easy inspection, improved flight characteristics and an increase in the life of the horizontal and its covering.
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PZL would be a strong producer at a lower cost. He was right. When I arrived at David’s Pinehurst airstrip, he had the geared PZL Thrush warmed-up and ready to go. The most striking difference I saw in the Thrush was the large nose gear case. David had rebuilt the 1972 model Thrush from the ground up. He had completely stripped the airframe, painted and replaced every hose, cable, instrument, recovered the seat, new glass, extended wings, 14 Hi-Tek Rotor Nozzles; the works. One unique feature on the aircraft was the tail feathers. The typical fabric cover for 1972 model Thrush was replaced with a removable skin. This made it easy for repairs and inspections, while at the same time improving flight characteristics. The twenty-three year old Thrush looked brand new; A & C Aviation’s own version of the Diet Thrush. The PZL engine is mounted on the Thrush long engine mount. A 90-pound weight is added in the tail section to equal out the weight and balance. David is currently working on a short mount installation. This should further improve flight characteristics and reduce the overall weight by more than 100 pounds. David explained to me the power settings he had been using. During the season, between the four Thrush, A & C Aviation had accumulated about 1200 hours of flight time. With the Thrush I would be flying, David had logged over 225 hours.
Empty, using 32 inches of manifold pressure and 2,050 engine rpm, I found the Thrush to be about 8-10 mph faster than David’s direct drive PZL Thrush. At the 2,050 engine rpm setting the four-blade propeller is turning a quiet 1,400 rpm and the aircraft is slipping along at 140 mph. I returned to the airstrip and loaded the Thrush with 350 gallons of water and full fuel. The daytime temperature was 100°F with 46% humidity. Using the full 37 inches of manifold pressure and the 2,225 engine rpm red line for takeoff, I broke ground surprisingly quicker than I expected, about 1,500 feet, just at the bottom of the “dip”. Remember, this is coming from a cautious pilot who doesn’t believe in overloading an ag plane. I contend two extra loads at the end of a day will be offset by the faster airspeeds and quicker turns in the first ten loads. At least this is what I’ve found to be true when working our P&W 600 Thrush. The PZL-3SR Thrush handles 300 gallons with ease flying at close to 140 mph using 32” and 2,050 rpms, even on hot summer days. An inch of manifold pressure goes a long way with the PZL engine. A one inch change made a significant difference in performance, more so than with a Pratt radial engine. Of course, many of us may wonder how well and long the P&W R-1340 would operate at these power settings, probably pretty close. However, I don’t believe the engine would hold up. The PZL engines don’t seem to have any problem with 32-34 inches of manifold pressure. Is it design or age?
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Music got louder, cars got faster and geopolitics called for yet another generation to be thrust into the crucible of war. Vietnam was an unheard of place until then. Our country called, and as always, good men stood up to do their part. They went away to a new kind of war. The cavalry swapped their horses for helicopters as a brand new type of warfare and subsequently a new kind of pilot was being created. Names like Khe San, Hue City and Tet, are tattooed on their souls, just as Normandy, Iwo Jima, Inchon, and the Chosin Reservoir, are branded on those who went before. They were not welcomed home the way they should have been by the nation they served, but they were darn sure welcomed into the ranks of an industry founded on American courage, values and principles by those who knew the sounds of battle and the fragrance of cordite.
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Today, a new generation of warriors returns home. Some gravitate to our industry just as others had done. Names like Kandahar, Kabul, Basra and Fallujah, branded into them by the fires of another war where young men and women stepped up to the line in-spite of their peers. The blowing sands of Iraq and the mountains Afghanistan are stark contrasts to the battlefields of yesterday. The result is however the same. A generation scalded by battle, young men aged beyond their years. This new
generation join their brethren as the mantle is passed along. As an ag pilot, and a veteran, I have known no greater honor than to have been able to get know and work with many of these men. They are made of a substance that is rarely seen today. There is something different about them that tells of a character obtained through experiences most folks could never imagine. It’s an admirable quality, like steel that has been tempered and honed to an edge unattainable by mortal hands. This month, we will celebrate Memorial Day; a day when we pause to remember those who gave their all and then gave the rest. It’s on this day when we pay homage to those memories, those faces, those names that are etched in our minds just as they are etched in marble and granite. We will very likely be flying that day; in the seat, doing the work alongside those who went there and came back. We won’t talk about it. Somethings just don’t require words. It’s a silent understanding. Our prayers will gather in that place where prayers gather and the souls of those we remember will understand as well. Fly well, stay safe, God Bless and Semper Fidelis!
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The early days down South Editors Note: Each month, Ag Air Update will feature an excerpt from Low & Slow, An Insider’s History of Agricultural Aviation written by Mabry Anderson. To order your copy of this book, which covers the history of agricultural aviation from its inception until the mid-1990s, visit AgAir Update’s Marketplace, www.agairupdatemarketplace.com.
The Equipment And People Ag Pilot Psychiatric Study "It seems," reported George, "that some $75,000 in federal money had already been appropriated for an in-depth psychiatric study of agricultural pilots. We learned about this and very quickly convinced them that everybody already knew that duster pilots were crazy and that this study would be a waste of good money! On the strength of our reasonable argument, they actually transferred a portion of this money to our project, making it possible for the country's duster pilots to contribute after all!" By September 1949, the project was well-planned and on December 7, 1949, a contract was signed between CAA and Texas Engineering Experimental
A prominent contributor to ag aviation was aircraft designer Fred Weick (right) who designed the first plane specifically built for ag flying. Here he visits pilot John Paul Jones. Photo courtesy of Fred E. Weick. Station for the design and construction of a plane, which by then had been designated as the Ag-I. This contract was administered through the Fourth Region at Fort Worth by the office of William M. Berry. Technical matters were handled
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assisted by Von Rosenberg, Harold Hoekstra, chief aircraft engineer for CAA in Washington, and Herman Warkentin, engineer from the Fourth Region. Other contributions were made by J.W. Simpson, D.M. Geeslin, B.F. Mayhue, J.P. Fay, R.F. Wedberg, and two engineers from Aeronca Aircraft, which furnished cost-free service for several months. Actual construction was carried out under the direct supervision of George A. Roth, a man of notable reputation. The entire project was started and completed in a 40 X 60 foot shop at the Texas A & M station. The staff of mechanics and sheet metal workers ranged from a low of one in January 1950 to a high of 15 by July. Remarkably, the entire project was eventually completed within the framework of its very limited budget, but it should be remembered that, in those days, good mechanics were working for an average of about $2.75 per hour!
Remarkable Workmanship The quality of the workmanship that went into the Ag-I was remarkably good.
The plane was built entirely from scratch at very limited technical facilities. Jigs and dies were handmade and amazingly adaptable to the construction of many of the parts utilized by the plane. With the exception of the engine, propeller, landing gear, tank liners, wheels, brakes, seat belts, instruments, and other small incidentals, everything that went into the aircraft was built on the spot by this talented crew headed up by Roth and Weick. By November 1950, the plane was finished for all practical purposes and ground testing had begun. The first flight was made on December 1, 1950, piloted by CAA's Von Rosenberg. Subsequent flights were made over a period of several months, most piloted by Von Rosenberg and another fine flier, John Paul Jones. By the summer of 1951, the plane was fully tested and approved. Dispensing equipment, consisting of a quick-change aluminum dust/spray unit, was installed, and the plane was ready for evaluation by pilots and flying firm operators across the country.
The plane was a far cry from any of the aircraft that were then in use. Its lowwing configuration, very thick wing, flat Continental E-225 engine, Cessna's new leaf spring gear, and high seating point for the pilot in the center of the aircraft were innovations that caused old duster pilots to shake their heads in awe!
Performance Figures Performance figures had been established and some of them were quite remarkable. Maximum speed was 115, cruising speed 100, operating speed between 60 and 90, and landing speed 45 ! With no load the plane stalled out at 37 miles per hour and would actually fly at 40! Its rate of climb was 600 feet per minute and the service ceiling was 12,000 feet. It had a cruising range of roughly 400 miles. Interestingly, the old "low and slow" concept was still popular at this time, which was the reason for the extremely slow across-the-field projections. All in all, it was a rather imposing bird, with a 39-foot wingspan and an overall
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length of 29 feet, 8 inches. Coupled with its height of 103 inches, it was slightly military in appearance. It easily carried its payload of 1,200 pounds, because the flat Continental, coupled with its one-piece McCauley aluminum propeller, produced Weick's performance projections with ease. The engine and propeller had been supplied free of charge by the manufacturers. Also provided without cost were the gear from Cessna, tank liners from U.S. Rubber, wheels and brakes from Goodyear, an Aeromatic propeller from Koppers, rudder pedals from Beech, pre stall indicator from Vic Pastushin, inertia reel and harness from American Seating Company, instruments from Aircraft Conversion Company, and tires from Frank G. Schenuit Rubber. During the summer and into the October of 1951, the Ag-I extensively toured the ag flying country with Weick and CAA personnel. At each stop, the plane was demonstrated by a CAA pilot and then flown and evaluated by local pilots,
mainly dusting and spraying operators and their personnel. Since the airplane was a single -seater, no dual could be given. As a result, the CAA pilot would simply run through a printed check list with the potential pilot and give him a few personal pointers on the plane's handling characteristics. In all, some 650 pilots flew the airplane on this tour. The fact that it survived under these conditions and returned safely to Texas is a remarkable vindication of its simplicity and ruggedness! The writer remembers the day well when the plane arrived at Mississippi Valley Aircraft in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Everybody marveled at is appearance, particularly its ultra-thick wing, longnosed overall appearance, and the pilot's position high above the ground. All company pilots flew it. Chief pilot Sid Norwood was the first to fly it. "Don't worry about the fact that your airspeed is going to drop from 90 to about 60 on your pull up," he instructed
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into virtually every new commercial model built. Weick went from this project to establish himself with Piper at Lock Haven. He produced his most famous model, the Ag-3, which became known as the famous Piper Pawnee and served as the backbone of Piper's ag aircraft production for years. Basically, the Ag-3 or Pawnee is quite similar to the original Ag-1, but smaller and with a more conservative wing. Piper produced these airplanes along its standard production lines, utilizing many standard components and procedures. From the inception of the original Ag-3 in 1954, large numbers of Pawnees were later built and a great many of them are still flying. Other aircraft in the Piper line that followed are more or less refined versions of this original. Weick finally retired from the active aviation field and now lives in Vero Beach, Florida. He still maintains a high interest in all things relating to ag
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However, the three aircraft that were later to become the backbone of the industry would not appear until the late 1950s. Leland Snow was working on his first plane, but Grumman and Cessna were still not quite ready for ag plane production. More on the development of these three aircraft will be discussed later. Because this was the era of the Stearman, some of the leaders who spread ag flying all over the world with this plane should be introduced. Among them was Dick Reade, who organized MidContinent Aircraft in Iowa in 1949. Reade was a World War II pilot, who flew a great number of P-38 combat missions in the Pacific. With the war ended, Reade returned to his native Iowa and graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in agriculture. Flying was his game, however. In 1949 he officially organized his business, with three 220 horsepower Stearmans. Early in this new age, Reade subcontracted with the famous "spray king of the West," Don Pratt. Pratt had, within a remarkably short time, contracted for virtually all of the wheat land in western Kansas and was running a large spray operation, consisting mostly of applying 2,4-D to wheat. Reade went to work for Pratt, flying J-3 Cubs and Stearmans under Pratt's indirect supervision.
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"It sure as hell was indirect," remembers Reade. "Actually about all you got was the use of Don's really fine ground equipment and a map showing some fields to spray! He had everything in that country tied up and it was really quite amazing how well we managed to get the jobs done. Usually it was just up to the pilot to work out all the details, but it was a damned good job and we learned a lot, besides making a little money. Pratt had a fabulous ground fleet, some fifty or more brand-new trucks with trailers. In thinking back, it really wasn't as difficult as we pilots sometimes like to make it seem.
"Lots of strange things happened," Reade continues. "Like the time I pulled in to a strange ai;-port, got out, and told them to fill it up while I went inside. When I got back out there, the man handed me a ticket for 120 gallons and as everyone knows, a Stearman holds 46! It seems that the old boy had filled up the hopper, inundating my suitcase and all of my gear stored in the bottom!" After learning the basics, Reade returned to Iowa and set about making Mid-Continent a national institution, with satellite bases in several localities. He was probably the first operator to apply toxaphene for army worm control on com in Iowa. This took place at Pacific Junction in 1949.
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wear Nomex gloves when “agviating” and it should go without saying, always wear a helmet. Nomex gloves are rather expensive, but they’re really not when you think about needing them and not having them. Nomex gloves should be fitted one size smaller than you would otherwise wear. They will stretch to fit your hand “like a glove.” (‘Scuse the play on words, I just could not help myself). You can even pick up a dime from the floor when they fit properly. In conclusion; to paraphrase a famous credit card, but regarding Nomex Gloves, “Don’t leave home (terra firma) without them.” Be safe, have fun and make money!
Excuse the tangent, which I am prone to do, but now back to my original discourse, proper ag flying duds. I do emphasize, however, to my students that they should be appropriately attired and that includes, at least, full length trousers, a longsleeve shirt, Nomex gloves, and of course, a helmet. If a pilot opts for a full Nomex flight suit, all the better. But, if you are not going to wear a complete Nomex flight suit, then here again, IN MY OPINION, cotton is the next best fabric. I do, however, vehemently recommend to all of our students that they, at least,
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The pilot stated that the purpose of the flight was to apply 1,600 pounds of fertilizer to wheat fields. He had completed around 20 loads earlier in the day which equated to about four hours of flight time. The airplane departed with a half-full fuel tank and climbed to about 500 feet above ground level (agl). After configuring the airplane to the appropriate manifold pressure and turning the carburetor heat on, the pilot maneuvered the airplane toward the field he intended to spray. While in level flight, about 300 feet agl, the engine began to violently shudder and make loud backfiring noises. The engine experienced a partial loss of power, and the airplane was unable to maintain altitude. During the off airport forced landing, the airplane landed hard and nosed over, coming to rest inverted.
A Grumman G-164B experienced a total loss of engine power and performed a forced landing to an agricultural field near Myakka, Florida. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed for the aerial application flight, which departed a private grass strip in the vicinity of the agricultural field around 1000. The airplane was conducting a maintenance test flight under the provisions of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91. According to the pilot, the purpose of the flight was to perform a "short" post maintenance flight to verify that the spray system was operating without anomaly. He performed a preflight inspection of the airplane and noted that it was "good to go." He started the airplane, and noted that during the takeoff that all the "gauges were in the green." Then, during the initial climb, the pilot adjusted the throttle and propeller controls, and the engine began to run "rough." Soon after, the engine lost total power and the pilot elected to land the airplane straight ahead in the field. The airplane touched down in the field, nosed over, and came to rest inverted.
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A postaccident examination of the engine revealed that the engine remained attached to the airframe. In addition, engine continuity was confirmed and all cylinders remained attached to the engine. The supercharger exhibited rotational scoring and sand was located inside the housing. In addition, the carburetor was impact separated and damaged. The wings, fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and rudder were substantially damaged. The leading edge of the wings exhibited crush damage and the rudder was bent to the left. A fuel sample was taken from the airplane and no debris or water was noted.
NTSB Identification: CEN16LA139 Date: March 29, 2016 Location: Beyersville, TX Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT-402 Injuries: 1 Serious. An Air Tractor Inc AT-402 stuck a wire/ power line and impacted terrain during an aerial application of a field near Beyersville, Texas. The airplane sustained substantial damage. The pilot received serious injuries. The airplane was under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137 as an aerial application flight that was not operating on a flight plan. The local flight originated at time unknown.
Serrana Aviação Agrícola — Competence and tradition in the heart of Brazil by Bill Lavender One of the unique attributes of Brazil, as it relates to agricultural aviation, is the possibility for a large fleet of ag-aircraft. Forty or more years ago, primarily ag-aircraft fleets were made up of the Ipanema. The demand for aerial applications has grown during those years, as has the number of hectares being farmed. This caused some multi-aircraft companies to add larger ag-aircraft to their fleet to accommodate growth.
Serrana Aviaçao Agricola is a Brazilian ag-operation that has experienced this growth. Its expansion includes 14 agaircraft and one Piper Saratoga that is used to help streamline business operations that are spread over five Brazilian states. The ag-fleet consists of three Ipanemas, two AT-401s, three AT402-15s and six AT-502-34s. Serrana was formed in 1997 by Marcus Cezar Balzan. He built Serrana into a large ag-aviation operation in São Gabriel do Oeste Brazil. Marcus was killed in an automobile accident in 2007, passing on the company to his brothers, Claudio, and Claudir Jose Balzan.
Today, with its 14 ag-aircraft, Serrana operates from its home base in Sãn Gabriel do Oeste, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS) and also has a base in Luiz Eduardo Magalhaes, Bahia. The company also has operations conducted from multiple states; Maranhão, Piaui and Mato Grosso (MT). During the 2014-2015 season, Serrana treated over 2.3 million acres and expects to exceed 2.4 million acres in the upcoming season. This does not include fire fighting operations. Typical farm sizes in Mato Grosso do Sul are 1500 to 2000 acres. However, farms
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1. Pilot Fabio Pires makes a fly-by for spectators at the Bahia operations inauguration day. 2. Ten turbine Air Tractors are represented here from models presented to Serrana Aviaçao Agricola by Air Tractor dealer, AgSur Aviones and Brazilian representative Aviopeças. 3. Renato Coelho is preparing to take off from São Gabriel do Oeste runway for another fungicide load on soybeans. 4. Serrana Aviaçao Agricola hosts an inauguration day for the grand opening of its Bahia operation. 5. Employees at the Bahia operation with Claudio, Claudir, Caio and their families.
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in Bahia on average are 10,000 acres. The average field size in the São Gabriel area is about 175 acres. In Bahia, field sizes are about 750 acres.
The Balzan family;Salete, Claudio and Caio.
Soybeans are an important crop in both regions. However, there is also a significant amount of corn, cotton and sugarcane treated by Serrana. The Midwest region has two seasons; the larger one is October to February, while a smaller season begins in February and ends in August. September is downtime for the aircraft to be serviced and the pilots to take a break. Herbicides are applied using CP nozzles at three gallons per acre. Insecticides are applied with AU4000 Micronair rotary atomizers with rates ranging from .5 to 1.5 gal/acre. In San Gabriel, because it is so hot by midday, applications usually start at 5 a.m. and end by 9 a.m. In Bahia, the aircraft are able to fly all day long.
Farms in Bahia on average are 10,000 acres. While Claudio, along with his family, are busy managing the company Claudio’s son, Caio, is carrying on the ag-pilot tradition of his uncle, Marcos Cezar Balzan, as a second generation pilot for Serrana. At 21 years old, Caio began its first agricultural flights in October 2014. He flew a few hours in an Ipanema before moving on to the radial powered AT-401. After about a month flying the AT-401, he familiarized himself with the AT402 turbine for a week before moving into the AT-502.
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Serrana Aviaçao Agricola is a large and diversified family owned company with family members managing the day-to-day operations and flying the aircraft. It has a fleet of 14 agricultural aircraft suitable to accommodate the many requirements of operating in several states of Brazil, with over 18 years of meeting the needs of its customers.
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Employees of Serrana Aviaçao Agricola in São Gabriel do Oeste, Mato Grosso do Sul. Center are Caio, Salete and Claudio Balzan. Serrana Aviaçao Agricola has 15 pilots with 15 technicians to load the aircraft, two mechanics with two assistants and an agronomist, along with several other administrative employees for a total of 42. Maintenance is done by a workshop in Primavera do Leste. Engine maintenance is done in Porto Alegre.
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1976 G164A Ag-Cat, 6914 TT, 82 SMOH on prop, 648 SMOH on 1340. Hershey tips, retractable landing lights, 115 gallons fuel, bottom load fuel, B model canopy, sealed cockpit, A/C, electric fan brake, Crophawk, SATLOC 99.5. Good working aircraft. $85,000. Call Grady B. Norman 308-279-1355
1990 G164 Super B+ 400 Gal Ser#822 PT6A-28 TTAF 8303 Engine log upon request. Swath-master, M3, Harbor Air, Cool Seat, Goose Feet, 4yr.old tail fabric, All metal wings, New left lower wing by Hershey, Fresh Hot, Fresh power section inspection, New Prop Blades, 0 Time on factory overhaul prop hub, new prop governor, new overspeed governor, New 1 1/16 Gear legs, Fresh paint, all new bearings & hardware. $320,000 Call Jerry 870-830-3110
D Model Ag-Cat -34 P&W, 550 gal hopper, 120 gal fuel, recent annual & extensive hot section on engine, too many other modifications to list. Serious inquires only. For more information call EF Lyon at 337-526-4850 Order your Turbine Ag Cat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99plus S&H. Call 478 - 987-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com O r d e r y o u r B M o d e l A g C a t Pe n and Ink Drawing From our DeSpain Collection today for $59.99. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
1992 AT-401, Asking $198,000, 6540 TTAF, 440 SMOH by Younkin, 22D40 Hydromatic w/AG-200 blades. Tanis Oil Heater, Pacific Oil Cooler, Oversized Air Hawk tires 29x11-10 stc’d, AirStar 99 GPS, Crop Hawk, 5 blade Weathaero pump, Smoker, CP03 Nozzles, New Diaphragms, New Champion Plugs, Air Conditioning, SS Tank float W/cockpit indicator, Dry Spreader, 2 new spare Cylinders, spare complete exhaust, new spare Alt, 50 gal of oil, just completed eddy current and Prop AD, All prop tools and eddy current special tools included. More spare parts included, NO Corrosion, Extra Clean Aircraft! Ready to Go! Aircraft is currently working. Located In Caldwell, KS Contact Darrel at 402-269-7076 or if no answer Scott at 402-746-4078 or 402-746-3550
2012 AT-502B -34AG, 1703 TTAE, 648 SHOT, Fresh Annual, VG’s, Satloc G4 with intelliflow, Radio Package, Electric artificial horizon, 3” Bottom Load, Single point fuel, Smoker, Lane brake, Transland Wingman, LED strobes, LED wigwag safety landing lights, Reabe hopper and pressure gauge, Stainless steel spray system, Right hand boom shut off, AFS check valves, CP-11 TT’s, CP swivels, Stainless camlocs, Night working lights, 25” Gate, Transland swath master, New landing gear, Stainless Steel tail wheel deflector, Laser altimeter. For more information please call Scott Rainey at 731-538-2926 or 731-446-5938 Email: rainair@ken-tennwireless.com
J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the remnants of one A-model Cat with 4 decent wing cores and a center section. Can send pictures. Call Sid or Jerry 800542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net 1976 Turbine Cat A Model, 10,000 TTAF, PT6-20, 200 since IRAN and hot section, all B model updates, Satloc 99.5 w/flow control, bottom load fuel 335 hopper, right boom shut off, CP11s with swivels, clean northern plane! $225,000 Call Ryan 701-360-7926 A Model Ag Cat project for sale. Includes data tag. Complete project disassembled. Frame, wings, tail surfaces repaired. Call for more details and pricing. Location in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 A-Model Ag-Cat, complete rebuild in 2003, 0-TSMOH on engine & prop, 350 gl. hopper, SATLOC Airstar GPS, Smoker, Flagger, Aileron & Elevator Servos, All B-Model updates. Excellent condition! Call Tim at 701-668-2302 or 701-799-8629 Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Hershey Flying Service for more details. 308-368-5556 1977 B Model Ag-Cat, complete rebuild, raised wings, tall centerline vertical, all new fabric on all wings & control surfaces, servo tabs, 350 gl. hopper, M-3, SATLOC, Smoker, Flagger will have a 0-TSMOH 1340 engine & hydramatic prop, or could be a turbine conversion. Call Tim at 701668-2302 or 701-799-8629
Air Tractor 1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, $350K Call Gary at 662-299-8095
2010 AT-502B -34 *PRICE REDUCED* Includes G4 Satloc, Lane Electric Brake, Pump and Booms/CP Nozzles, Smoker, Stainless Steel Fabricators Spreader, Air-condition. For price and additional information contact Dwayne at Riceland Av i a t i o n 3 3 7- 8 24 -1 5 6 7 o r e m a i l ricelandav@aol.com 1979 AT-3 01, 5719 T T A i r f r a m e , 617 hrs SMOH engine, Prop 22D40503/6533A-12 914 hrs SMOH, 0 time since AD 81-13-06R2 SB 196, 217 and 664 C/W, Oilmatic Pre Oiler, Quick-disconnect drain plug and Aero fan. Current annual 4/16. $89,000 Contact Russ Stocker 530908-1512, rlstocker@earthlink.net
1977 G164-B, 7442 TT airframe, 850 SMOH on Covington 1340, 330 gal hopper, tall tail, SATLOC GPS, bottom load fuel, 1 1/16” heavy gear, aileron-elevator servo’s, smoker, flagger, WeatherAero fan., 80 gal. fuel, Nebraska airplane. Call Aaron at 308-367-6538 for price. “Practice Cat” MAKE OFFER! SellerMotivated! $59K, dual-control, G164450 2-holer, 60 hrs. since “de-ag” & E/P/ AF OH, Build time, install belly-tank & instruct. Call 870-886-2418 (2489F) or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
1990 Air Tractor 401, 3920 TT, 692 SMOH, Very clean northern aircraft. Satloc Bantam, Intelliflow, Smoker, Flagger, A/C, Vg’s, Cold air intake, Night lights, Electric fan brake. $165,000 Call 701-370-2640
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1983 AT-301, 4498 TT, 601 SMOH-Tulsa. 22D-40 prop A/C, VG’s, CP nozzles, winglets, Satloc AirStar, Crophawk, WeathAero fan, smoker, 126 gal fuel. $125,000. Call Ken Butler 580-484-7267
2012 AT-602 PT6A-60, TT 2500 +/Hrs, 0 HSI , Fresh Annual, 300 +/- prop, Satloc Bantam, M4 Screen, Comms radio, Available mid April. $875,000. Rick Stone 800-441-2964
2000 AT-602-0568, N9125P, PT6A-60AG 6,490.0 hours SNEW/300 hours SOH CT Blades, Airframe 6,490.0 hours/Zero S SPAR CAPS/Zero S AFT Fuselage Section-All Factory Repair, Propeller 300.0 hours SNEW, SATLOC M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/strobes Annual/Yellow/Blue Paint, $550,000 Call George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 or 409-794-2352 . Fax: 409-794-2958
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1998 AT-502A- 0 496 *HUGE PRICE REDUCED* N1224W, PT6A-45R 4,140.0 hrs SMOH, Airframe 9,877.0 hrs SNEW, Propeller 963.0 hrs SMOH, TSHS 625.0 hrs, Satloc M-3, Lane Electric Brake, Pulse lights/Strobes, Annual/Hot Section Date of Sale, White/Red Fire Paint, $398,500 Contact George F. Mitchell - M & M Air Service Inc. Telephone: 409-656-5998 / 409-794-2352 Fax: 409-794-2958
1989 AT-401 N10103 Great airplane! It comes ready to work with spray booms and spreader. New annual with purchase. $120,000 Contact Carl or Cody Hill @ 318-766-1974
1997 AT-602 -60 *PRICE REDUCED* N5096N, Night work lights, smoker, bottom load fuel, wingman, AC and heat, SATLOC Bantam GPS, HSI performed with sale. ENGINE: PT6-60 Total engine and airframe time: 7500 hrs, CT blades, vane ring, and segments: 1100 hours, New fuel controller. PROP: 150 hours since overhaul and new blades. WINGS: spar cap replacement completed at 6800 hours $515,000 Contact Office: (870) 655-8330 Cell: (870) 623-2312 Email: emptypocketsflying@yahoo.com 2007 AT-602 -60AG, *PRICE REDUCED* TTAF&E 3300, M3, Wingman, Lane Fan and Brake, Fresh Annual and HOT, $549K. Call Brandon at 318-303-3147.
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1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 2444.7, SIRAN 494.5, Annual inspection due 10-1-16, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by Pro-Turbines) Has upper aft longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed batteries. See Spec Sheet for equipment. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer. 2012 AT-802 dual cockpit, PT6A -65AG, fresh Covington hot section inspection, current annual, 2300 TTSN, GPS flow. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net 2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPREADER $695,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401
2009 AT-502B N769PB, s/n: 502B-2691, TT 1830.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -34AG, s/n: PCE-PH0496, TT 1830.0, 0.0 SHOT by Prime Turbine, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA-31491. Annual inspection due: 4-1-17. Equipment: 38” gate, Hopper rinse, Factory air conditioner, Factory Cabin Heater., Smoker, Alum. Booms w/ CP nozzles, M3 Satloc Small screen with Intelliflow, Electric fan, Single point fueling, Vortex Gen. kit, Load hawg. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1978 AT-301 *PRICE REDUCED*- 4700 hours remaining on wing spars, 1180 on engine, complete strip & paint, fresh annual, new leading edge skins, new nose ribs, new side panels, new zoos fasteners, new Lane brake, new pump, new fuel lines, new carburetor heat cable, new prop cable, too much to list! $125,000 or trade for ? Call Curt at 320-583-8812 for more info.
1994 AT-502. S/N 502B-0249. Completely rebuilt by Cascade Conversions. Walter M601 E11 (750 hot & high) engine, sn 843 243, 977 SMOH by GE factory, Satloc M3 GPS, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, 39 CP-111T nozzles, single point fuel, Agrinautics spray pump, 5 blade pump drive, King KY 196 Com Transceiver, South Dakota tax paid, call for complete details. Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.
1979 AT-301 N8764S, TTAF 9663 Hrs. P&W R-1340-AN1 Engine TSMOH 235 Hrs. Covington, 2000 Hrs. remaining on wings, 12D40 Prop 385 Hrs. SOH, 126 gal. fuel, Short tail w/good fabric, Good Clean Northern Airplane w/no Corrosion, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, New aluminum booms, CP-03’s, Smoker, Fresh Annual on purchase. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net 2000 AT-502B *PRICE REDUCED* 8632 TT AF&E. Spars done at 7988 hours. 622 hours since GBI and prop O/H. Factory heat & air. Lowered booms. Hemisphere G4 w/flow control. Smoker. Hopper rinse. CP-11’s, Weath-Aero. Wingman. Breckenridge 12 vane spreader. Sold with fresh annual and HSI. $450,000 662-822-3204. 2000 AT-502A -45R, 7,950 TT, New Spars, New Hopper, New Landing Gear, No Fert. $390,000.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
2010 802A -65 1530 TT, Hydraulic gate, SATLOC, wingman, bottom load fuel, Comm radio, CP nozzles. Call John at 870886-1999 or 870-826-9313.
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1988 AT-502 N1004B, s/n: 501-0022, TT 7816.4, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG, s/n: PCE-57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-31-05 by Frost Flying Service) Annual inspection due: 7-116, Hot Section Inspection performed by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1989 AT-502, N10125, PT6-34 SN:5020047, 12746 TTAF,13700 TTE,190 SHOT Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, Wingman, Smoker, 38” gate, A/C, CP11’s. Asking $325,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389
2006 AT-602 N4257R, s/n: 602-1146, TT: 2784.4, Pratt & Whitney PT6A -60AG, a/n: PCE-RG0127, TT: 2784.4, SHOT: 430.5, Hartzell Prop Model: HC-B5MP-3C, s/n: EVA-2943, SOH: 841.5, Annual inspection due: 2-1-17, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 6500.0, Equipment: Stainless booms, CP nozzles, Dual side loader, Single point fuel, 6 blade Lane fan, Heavy duty electric brake, Smoker, Satloc M3, Flow control, Factory air conditioner, Heater, Smoker, New paint, Brackett air filter kit, 10 Vane Transland Spreader. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
2008 AT-502B, 2970 hours TTA&E, Hot Section, Fresh Annual, $630,000 For more information email Mike at cobbeo@ rocketmail.com
1998 AT- 602 S/N 602- 0466, 12153 TTE&P, PT-60, 0 SMOH, 90 Hrs. Since Hot, New Gear, New G4, Flow Control, Shadin, Cp09, 2 Rinse Tanks, A/C & Heat, Manual Tailwheel Lock, Transland SS Spreader, Night Working Lights, Wingman, SS Camlocks. Available end of Oct. $340K Call 870-633-4511
1979 AT-301, 7619 TTAF, 240 SMOH by Covington, Hydromatic prop 240 SPOH by Memphis, Collins A/C, M3 w/ Flow control, Smoker/flagger, Garmin SL40, VG’s. New cool seat, AMSAFE airbag seat belts, CP nozzles, Reabe hopper gauge, 126 fuel, SS booms, All metal tail, 2011 paint, LG replaced at 6695 TTAF, Wings done at 6584, Single point fuel, Clean northern airplane. Call Kyle 970-867-8414 or 970-768-0553.
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1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, 229-924-2813
AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.
Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance. Call or email +34667102184, info@airtractoreurope. com. 2007 AT-802A, PT6A-67AG, SATLOC Bantam, radio pkg., smoker, factory heat & air,2390.1 Hrs SLOH fresh hot & annual. $850,000. Rick Stone 800-441-2964
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AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings. Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.
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2010 AT-802, N422BR, 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/ flowcontrol, single point fuel, WIngman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..... $1,000,000. For more information call 870-295-6213 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) 2,200 horas desde nuevo, 400 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, Satloc G4 con Intelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificiál. Freno Eléctrico y Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca dañado, con inspección anual, reciente..$690,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or www.agairupdatemarketplace.com
1991 AT-402-34AG Bantam with flow control, New Gear, Wing AD done in 2011, Fresh annual and HOT, smoker, Lane brake, $315,000 For more info call David Strohl at 870-255-1300
2012 AT-504, N2151E, TT 652, Crop Hawk, Single Point Fuel, VHF Radio, Transponder, AG Nav GPS, Damm Engine Monitoring System, 3” Loading. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.
2005 AT-802A N8524L Ser# 202, 575 Since extensive hot, 0 bore scope, 1632 SGB insp, FCU, High pressure Pump, 1632 SNEW /0 SIRAN HC-B5MA-3D, New TG with new style t/w assembly MVP50T, G4/ Intelliflow, Factory RAM Air, Pulse LED nose lights, fast start, Reabe hopper gauge, comm, audio panel, smoker, hyd gate w/ Del Norte control, wingman, a/c, heat ,cp11/ AFS check valves, lane fan/ brake, Garmin 496, Paint is a 7, Just completed annual. Call Karl at 601-6686200
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2003 AT-802A, N319BM, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 SATLOC w/Flowcontrol, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow......$730,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213
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AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. 2011 AT-502B, N2016F, -34, approx. 3000 hrs TT, Smoker, 3” Bottom Load, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP11 Nozzles, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, & Wingman....$590,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213
1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydromatic prop 0SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Annual due 5/16 $160,000 Call 601-201-9497
1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Sat-Loc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
1987 AT-400A, PT6A-20, Low hours, Intel flow, Bantam SATLOC, A/C, Windshield washer, smoker. Call Ken Russell at 806946-8048 or 806-965-2624
1982 AT-400, N501JK, 9597 TT, SATLOC M3 GPS, Smoker, hopper auger system, MICRO VG’S. For more information call Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 2011 AT-802A, 2650 TTSN, PT6A-65AG, Fresh Covington Hot section inspection, current annual, GPS/flow. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net
2008 AT-802A-0305, N4221S with PT6A67AG, 3131.2 TTAFE, Cockpit air and heat, Smoker, Flagman, Hopper Rinse System, Night Working Lights and Turn Coordinator. $975,000 Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.
2005 AT-502B, PTA-34AG, Total time since new A&E 2,721.6 Hrs., TT since light overhaul by Covington 332.1 Hrs, Airplane is in excellent condition. $525,000. Rick Stone 800-441-2964
1997 AT-602, N602AM, approx. 8,000 hrs TT, -60, smoker, M3 w/Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual.....$525,000 For more information call 870-295-6213
1990 AT-502, SN 502-0080, TTAF-11221, PT6A-15AG Engine TT-12607, Fresh HSI, annual & paint job . Wing spars due in 6780 hrs. Satloc Bantam w/ G4 screen, Load Hawg, A/C, CP Flat Fan, Smoker. $360,000. Call Randy Turman 662-6540389
Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, info@ airtractoreurope.com.
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AT-301A, 5480 TTSN, 150 SMOH on geared Covington, smoke, winglets, com, GPS. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 1976 AT-301 S/N 0030, TT4736, P&W 1340 0 SOH, 12P40-211 Prop O SOH, 126 gals fuel, Flagger, Smoker, SATLOC Lite Star II. This Aircraft has had a fresh Annual Inspection and is ready to work. $75,000 or OBO. For more information call Robert Eisele at 307-672-3421 or 307752-4421. Bighorn Airways, Inc. www. bighornairways.com
1994 AT-502B, N6039S, approx. 10,955 TTAF&E, -34AG TT 18,700, Smoker, Air, VG’s, Stainless Steel Booms, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, CP Nozzels, Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake, 0 SHSI, & Fresh Annual....$400,000.00 For more information call 870-295-6213 2016 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, (750hp) Avión nuevo, Aire Acondicionado, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable(Lane), 170 Galones de conbus tible , GPS Satloc Bantam con Intelliflow, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Disponible en, Marzo...$891,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1993 AT-402. N9165C. 8480.1 TTAF, PT6A-14AG w/ 8239.8 TTE and 0 SHOT by LD Blake, Hartzell prop (see spec sheet), Annual due 8/1/16, 9800 hr spar caps by AT installed at 7323.5 by AT, rep. due at 17,123.5 TTA, new hopper installed by AT at 7323.5 TTA, new main gear legs and axles installed at Hobbs: 1107.6, new tail gear installed at Hobbs: 1568, five blade fan, electric brake, Aluminum booms, SATLOC M3, flow control, A/C, single point fuel. New Paint! $345,000. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends
1979 AT-301, PRICE DR A STIC ALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED! 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785626-3344.
1994 AT-502. 10,248 TTAF, 16,916 TT on -27. Fresh HSI, 275 since prop IRAN, wings done 8004 hrs, M3 w/ Intelliflow, LoadHawg, Lane elec. brake, heat/ac, LED strobes, CP11 Flat Fans, Transland 10-vane spreader. $315,000. Paul Artman, 662-347-1063
AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer. 2016 AT-401B, Motór Radial Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1,(“0” Horas desde Reparación Mayor), Hélice AG200-2, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable, GPS Hemisphere Bantam con control de flujo, Radio Comunicador y Transponder Garmin, Certificado de Aeronavigablilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Junio de 2016. $461,000. Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545 2016 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401
AT-401B: Power and payload at the right price. Step up to a highly productive, low maintenance piston engine ag plane for a price that makes solid business sense. The economical 400-gallon capacity AT-401B has a piston-engine price tag, plus all the reliability, durability, safety features and flying ease that make Air Tractor the industry leader. For qualified buyers, Wells Fargo has attractive and flexible terms available. Call your Air Tractor dealer Order your AT-602 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com 2015 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 FAX: 281-232-5401 2016 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 2011 AT-602. N6005R. 3100 TTAF&E-60. Smoker, electric brake, air, heat, 10 inch hydraulic gate with Del Norte controller, single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI, prop IRAN, overhaul starter generator $685,000 Call Al 870-265-5011
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2001 AT-602, 6200 TT, recent IRAN on prop and gearbox. 0 HOT section by Prime Turbines. New wings, bottom load fuel, M3 Satloc, quick start, LED nose lights, Wingman, spreader and CP09 nozzles, $525,000. 870-866-7636
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2010 AT-802, N422BR, approx. 2375 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/G4 controller, G4 w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI..................... $1,000,000
2003 AT-802A, N319BM, -67, 3508 hrs TT, 1 hr since prop overhaul, 1 hr since HSI, 1 hr since Annual, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, red and white paint, M3 Satloc w/Flow control, dual bottom load, Shadin fuel flow ......................................................................................... $730,000 1997 AT-602, N602AM, approx. 8,000 hrs TT, -60, smoker, M3 w/ Flowcontrol, dual single point fuel, elec. brake gr. adj., Wingman, MVP 50 Panel, bottom load, spreader, fresh HSI & annual ..................... $525,000
Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories 1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
AT-401: 5600 TT, 150 SMOH R1340-AN2 geared P&W by Tulsa, 150 SPOH Ham Std 23D40-31/7035A-9, Otter blades, 2” SS spray system, bottom load, 38” Transland gate, 74 amp alternator, elec. operated high lift flaps w/ aileron droop, windshield washer, Tanis oil heater, Satloc M3 w/ Flow Control, A/C, right boom shut off, 400 gal hopper, 126 gal fuel w/ bottom load, smoker flagger, CP nozzles, Lane fan and brake, clean northern airplane. Call Mike at Sky Tractor 800-437-5319
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1978 Ag Truck, 7000 TT looks like 2000, 25 SMOH, 7th stud case, 856 SPOH, air foil booms, CP nozzles, Crophawk, A/C, new paint & windows, Kevlar leading edges, hydraulic pump. $130,000. For more information call Jeff Priewe 662-501-5559
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1983 AT-400, PT6A-34AG, 25” gate, Stainless Steel Booms with CP Nozzles, 4 blade Lane fan with electric brake, Harbour A/C . M3 Satloc. For more information call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends
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1968 Cessna 188 Low Miles! CLEAN Plane! N8169V S/N 188-0419, 1 Seat Fixed Wing Single engine Continental I0-520-D with fresh overhaul, New engine hoses, New Exhaust, New Oil Cooler, New Electric Fuel Pump, Prop and Gov. Overhauled, Gear Overhauled , New Tires, New Paint, New windshield and side windows, Hopper Overhauled, New Cables, All Control Surfaces Overhauled, New Lights, LOCATED IN DETROIT LAKES, MN $123,000, Call Tari Birkelo at 701-298-0349
1965 Cessna 182H, N2302X, AF 1722.6, Engine TT 1922.6, 22.6 hrs SMOH, 0470R Continental Motors Engine, 230hp, HP McCauley Prop 22.6 hrs SMOH, 62 gallon fuel tanks, Garmin 250 XL, Bendix King Radio 155 with Com & Transponder. Call Chip or Joy at 800 736 7654 for more information on this aircraft.
1976 CESSNA, A-188B, N4933Q, A/F TT 6315.7, Continental IO-520D26B 285 HP, Check Spec Sheet for all the details, SOLID AS A NEW AIRCRAFT Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 1967 Cessna 320D, (Turbo TSIO-520B) 6428 Horas desde nuevo, 340 Horas desde motores remanufacturados, “0” Horas desde Cilindros nuevos en los dos motores. Garmin GTN650, GNS 430 WAAS GPS, Century III Piloto Automatico, Recién Pintado, Ventanas Nuevas, y Interior Nuevo. 180 Galones de combustible! Rapido! $120,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545, Fax 956-399-2320
1981 PA36-300 Brave- 5086TT/ 1194 since new engine, 90 since top O/H 298 since new 2 blade propeller: 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump & fan, dropped Super booms, CP nozzles, 2” dual side load, 90 gal fuel, nav/strobe/ instrument /landing & taxi lights, com radio, Satloc Lite GPS, Crophawk flow meter, left entry step, good tires/glass and paint. Right wing has 3295hrs remaining on spar caps & left wing has 1400hrs remaining on spar caps $95,000 Call Russ 530-908-1512
1974 Cessna Ag Wagon. 4556 TT A/F, 287 SRMN IO-520 D, 193 SNEW Hartzell Top Prop. GPS, Streamline Booms, CP’s, Spin on filter, VG’s, Weathaero Fan, Tail Wheel lock, Electric Tach. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends.
1975 PA-36-285, $400,000, Serial #367660014, Air Frame TT9440, Engine PT6A-20 “0” SOH Propeller “0” SNEW, New Spars, New Paint, Glass, Tires, Fresh Annual, Aircraft Located in Yuma, AZ Owner is Larry Rose 760-427-2585 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
1979 Cessna Turbo 182RG, 3,120 Horas desde nuevo, 260 Horas desde Top y Turbo OH (Lycoming TO540. 88 Galones de combustible, Oxygeno, Radios King digitales con GPS, HSI, STEC 55 Piloto Automatico. Buenas condiciones, buena pintura, interior de cuero. $120,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
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Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218
Eagle 1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516
1976 Cessna Bonair Ag Truck A-188B, N4765Q, A/F TT 3227, Continental IO-550 Engine 300 HP, Engine Time 456, New Tail Wheel Assembly, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Super Boom, Good Windows, Locking Tail Wheel, Nozzles Tee Jets, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net www.classifieds.agairupdate.com 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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Turbine Brave, 6729TT, 1608 SOHE&P, 1449 till wings due, Satloc Bantam, Fuel Flow, 2 radios, SS booms, CP nozzles, Electric pump brake, VG’s, AC. $285,000. Contact Shelton Souther at Souther Crop Spraying 912-592-5334 or 912-384-6466 1981 Eagle Aircraft DW-1, Aircraft can be ready for delivery this Spring!!! Airframe (times are approximate): 4850 hours TT, Engine: 1650 SMOH, Propeller: 400 SPOH, Equipment: 250 Gallon Hopper , Satloc Lite Star II GPS, Smoker, Spreader, Air conditioning, Automatic flagman, Landing/Taxi lights, Nav lights, Strobe lights, Hopper light. General Information: Upper and Lower Right wings rebuilt at Factory, New Upper Center Wing spar section done at Factory. New cockpit glass! New Paint on entire aircraft! Fresh extensive annual inspection, and Much more!$60,000 Tom Ashenfelter 952941-6255
1964 PA25-235, 4818TT Engine1000 since O/H. Great airplane, No damage history, Smoker, Automatic Wingman, Weathaero Fan, Rear wing attach mod done, Current Annual next due March 2017, All Logs complete. $68,000 OBO • Contact Mat at 918-225-8561
1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE(400 HP) - 7642 Total Time/ 388 since Overhaul engine/ 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint/tires/glass. Just had EXTENSIVE ANNUAL INSPECTION, aircraft in good condition. $160,000. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559 686 1794/ info@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com
Piper PA-36-285, 3254 TTAF Souther Field Aviation Inc. Turbine Conversion STC installed PT6A-20, 11662.5 TTE, 2138.6 SOH, SHSI 0.0, new Hartzell prop, fresh annual, new glass & tires, new Agrinautics pump, Lane elec. brake & Lane 4-blade fan, SS spray valve, load valve, SS spray plumbing tubes, SS boom and Tee boom, new paint. $295,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545
1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave (550SHP) Turbines Inc Conversion - 6450TT/ EITHER 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20 engine with 362 since HSI OR 4509 since O/H engine with 0 since HSI, 72 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, comm radio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/ instrument/landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! $280,000 with the 3000 hour engine, or $260,000 with the 4500 hour engine. 559-686-1794 / Email info@ johnstonaircraft.com
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1996 Thrush S2R G-10, Total Time 7620, Time since hot section and cam 1650, Time since Prop OH 325. Time since factory new wing spar, hopper refurbish, new paint and A/C 794. Bantam GPS with G4 screen and intelliflow. Smoker, Spreader. Clean airplane. $300,000 Contact Nathan Moore @ 620-846-0995 or 620-846-7555
2012 THRUSH S2R-T34, *ANOTHER PRICE REDUCTION - SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED* N30538, Fresh annual complete & available now! 900 TT, Sprayer-510 gallon - Stainless Booms, CASCADE PT-6 balanced long mount, Pressure Cowl, 14 inches longer mount, Leading Edge Light (LED), Garmin GTX327 Transponder, GARMIN GTR-225 COMM, CP11 Nozzles, SATLOC - G4 GPS, Intelliflow, AC/HEAT, Hopper Rinse Tank, 228 fuel, MVP-50T, VG’s, Winglets, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel. $700K Call Cory Johnson at 870-930-4555
2006 Thrush S2R-T34, N3067X (Revised 7 Oct 2015), SN T34-278, 5400 TT, Air Repair annual. Ready to go to work! P&W PT6A-34AG Engine SN PCE-PH0376, Total Time 5400 Very clean well maintained aircraft! Last hot section insp. 24 Oct 2014 by Air Repair at 4827 hrs., Small duct assy sent to Dallas Airmotive for repairs & blade stretch test performed. Vane ring replaced with P&W Vane Ring. Hartzell Prop Mod HC-B3TN-3D, SN BUA30645, 5400 hrs Total Time, Last OH by Mem Prop 3795 hrs 1 Nov 2012. Last IRAN 15 Oct 2014 by Mem Prop at 4827 hrs. Aircraft also equipped with a WeathAero fan, Air/Heat, LED strobes/nav lights, Load Hawg, Smoker, Satloc Bantam with IntelliFlow flow control, Single point fuel, Agrinautics pump & valve, Spray booms, CP nozzles and Spreader. Available for sale at $479,000 or Long Term Lease. Call Danny Lowery at Air Repair, Inc. Phone: 662-846 - 0228, Fax: 662-843- 0811, www.AirRepairInc.com
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Thrush - Marsh Conversion S2RG1/400, 1975 Total time 5,601 hr, 400 gals hopper, Blay fan electric, CP nozzles, 2” side load, 106 gal fuel, Satloc with flow control, Smoker, Spring Tail wheel, 29” tire, Stainless Steel Boon, AD 80-04-06 due at 5666.6 total time (spar inspection), One owner, hangar since new in SW KS, Engine TPE 331-1 Total time 6,703, time since repair by CD Aviation Services (new turbines wheels) 633.2 hrs engine cycles on turbines wheels, major 313, minor 1085, Prop Time since overhaul 633.2 hrs $232,000 Call 303-810-3840
The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators. The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to meet the demands of your particular operating environment. www. thrushaircraft.com
WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY
1981 Ayres Thrush 8670TT airframe, Engine is 0 since Covington light overhaul! Prop 1351 TSOH +4 blades. Ag-tips, Duel cockpit, fast start, Avenger spars, metal tail, Cascade pressure cowl, zee air, cool seat, custom Air tailwheel assembly, SS spray system, Lane fan and brake, Satloc Bantam GPS. This airplane is ready to work! $420,000 Call Chris Eskildsen at 509-539-9033
PRICE REDUCED!!! OWNER WANTS IT GONE! MAKE OFFER! 1996 Thrush S2R G10DC: Approx. 6900 TTAF, TPE331-10 with 1900hrs SOH, Dual cockpit, Satloc G4 w/Flow, FF Meter, A/C, Smoker, elec. fan brake, Landing lights, and More! Aircraft located in Australia, containership/importation included! Call ASI JET AG Division for pictures and more details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET.COM, give us a call! 952-941-6255
The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers. The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com
1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual. Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 2013 Thrush Aircraft, N762BF G10-177, 630 hrs. TTAF, 630 hrs. TTSN, Engine 630 hrs. since Cam, Prop 630 hrs., MVP 50, A/C, Guia GPS with Flow Control, AgNav, VHF Radio, Transponder, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, $825,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135 or bruceandrews62@gmail.com 2011 Thrush S2R-T34, For Lease/Lease Purchase/Sale 1750TT, Bantam w/flow control, single point fuel, air/heat, vg’s, load hawg, Cascade pressure cowl, LED lights, Lane electric brake, Swathmaster spreader, auto-cal. $725,000 Negotiable. 662-721-7931 1991 S2R Thrush, s/n R1340-028, 4068 TTA, GE factory overhauled Walter Engine N601E-11 s/n 872015 (750 hp hot & high) Installed by Premier Turbines TT 332 hrs., 3 blade Avia prop, Satloc M3 GPS, King KX 155 VHF radio, business band radio, A/C, single point fuel, enlarged 230 gal fuel, South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-8713833 or 605-853-2497.
HARD WORKING THRUSH FOR IMMEDIATE SALE. AYRES - 6 TURBO T H RU S H , 19 9 4 N 61 31M -T T92 3 0 T T S C A M 31 3 9 -T T S P O H1 8 3 (N E W B L A D E S) 2 2 6 6 H O U R S L E F T O N FACTORY CAPS $245,000.....ANNUAL DUE 09/10/16-AC/HEAT-AGNAV-FAST START-SS BOOMS. CALL 334-898-7772
1983 DC Thrush, TT 16,581, Walter 601E11, 29,000 hr wing spar, no ad’s, winglets 80’ swath, Satloc M-3, crophawk, fuel flow, a/c, heat, intercom, strobes, radio, ss booms, cp nozzles, electric pump brake, single point fuel, wingman, spreader, vg’s. Call Shelton at 912-384-6466 or 912592-5334. 2010 Thrush S2R-T34. S/N T32-339, TT on A.E.&P. is 670 hrs, Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34 (750 SHP), s/n PCE-PH0625, constant speed Hartzell prop, 250 amp starter/generator, 510 gal hopper, well equipped, Garmin VHF SL-40 Nav Com, Garmin GTX-320A Transponder, M3 Bantam Guidance system w/ 7” touch screen. South Dakota tax paid. For complete details, call Jim Schick, Miller, SD, 605-871-3833 or 605-853-2497.
1987 Thrush S2R-T34/400 Great Low Time Thrush with loads of Extras! 6950TT airframe, 5250 TT Engine PT6A-34AG (New in 2006!) recent light overhaul IRAN by RT turbines, 400 hours of warranty remaining! Cascade inlet conversion, Dual cockpit, Bantam with Flow control, Winglets, Air conditioner, VG’s, Smoker, Lane fan brake, and More! Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
1979 Thrush S2R -6, *PRICE REDUCED* 9500TT, 1123 hrs left on wing spar, 200 hrs since engine gearbox overhauled by CD Aviation, 400 gallon, 325 hrs SHS, SATLOC with flow control, new spray system, Lane fan, electric brake & tires, new paint in 2014, Eddy Current completed 1/16, Annual completed 3/16, $215,000. Call 806-678-4938
1973 500 Gallon M601-E11, TTAF: 9500, TSOH: 260 0, TSPOH:260 0, Engine borescope satisfactory (engine is hot and high), 2 brand new batteries still in boxes, engine auto startup limiter, Time left on wing spars: 2000 approx, Wing spar inspection (eddy current) Good, ServAero tailwheel, cp’s, Agrinautics pump with Lane brake and air tractor 5 blade ground adjustable fan, VG’s, Zee heat and air conditioner, Satloc Airstar with Aerial ace flow control, Dry spreader, Inertial reel Harness, $205,000 Contact Matt at 208-867-9586 or mgaddis75@gmail.com
1998 Thrush 510P S2R-T34, Airframe: Approx. 8300 hours TT, Approx.1900 hours remain on Wing Spar, Engine: PT6 - 34AG, 250 Hours Since Hot Section, Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow, Bottom Load Fuel, Load Hawg, LED Strobes, Becker Com radio, Garmin GMA 240 Audio Panel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Hopper rinse, Smoker, Air conditioning (new in 2012),Inspection status: Sold with a Fresh Annual, New Paint and Panels in 2012, Wing Spar Eddi-current due in 380 Hours. Call for more details! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255
1974 S2R Geared Engine Thrush. 7710 T TA F, 810 S M O H e n g i n e . 33 0 h r s since master rod bearing reprocessed, crank shaf t magnafluxed, valves reground and returned to service. 787 SMOH prop. Extensive annual with many new parts including tires, battery, A/C compressor, fuel pump, seat belts and harness. Has stainless steel pump with electric brake and stainless booms with CP nozzles. Satloc Bantam with G-4 screen and flow control. Air conditioner, chip lite, 24 volt electrical system, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, comm radio, oil filter kit, digital tach, extended wings, Big Butterfly plate, good glass and paint. All logs since new. Asking $155,000.00 OBO Call Terry 806-2587220 or email whiteface@wtrt.net 1999 Ayres Turbo Thrush N760BF G10154, 6008 Hrs. TTAF, 1150 Hrs. TTSN, 1150 Engine hrs. since Cam, 1150 Prop hrs. since O/H with New blades, Standard Gauges, Transponder, VHF Radio, A/C, AFS Check valves, Davidon Triset Nozzle Tips, Lane Fan Clutch, Lane Ground Adjustable Fan, Windshield Wiper, ATS VG’s, Smoker, Strobes, Aluminum Booms, 3” Side Load Valve, Bottom Load Fuel, 1150 hrs. on Spar Caps Replaced, Guia GPS & Flow Control, $525,000 Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229725-5135 or bruceandrews62@gmail.com
1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super/400, Airframe: Approx. 4550 hours TT. Engine/Propeller: 1550 Hours Since Super Conversion to Garrett -1, Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3750 Hours TT, 980 SMOH approx. 350 hours Since new Blades. Equipment: Bantam GPS with new X3 screen, 400 Gallon Hopper, Single Point Fuel, Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Five Blade Pump, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV lights, Strobe lights, Wiper/washer, Mesh seat. Inspection status: Wing Spar AD completed this spring! Annual Due 3/2017, Refurbished exciter box installed 10/2015, Call ASI Jet 952-941-6255
1993 510 Thrush with -10 Garrett. $250,000...... 7541TT, 3093 since CAM, 1151 SHSI, 755 SPOH, 600 left on wings, G4 w/ flow control. Dual single point fuel, fuel flow meter, air condition/heat, dual side load, FastStart, Good shape/solid bird. Call 478-244-7430 or 478-244-1446. Email: rjeveridge@icloud.com
1996 Ayres Turbo Thrush, G10 -125, 7446 TT, 4450 TT engine since cam, 4760 T & S hours remaining on spar caps, 640 hrs. remaining on caps, Hartzell propeller - 813 hours SMOH, 2280 hrs. since last hot section, Air Conditioning/ Collins Air, Strobes, Electric fan clutch ground adjustable/Lane, Aluminum booms, Davidon triset nozzle tips, Spraying systems check valves, 3” side load valve, Bottom load fuel, ATS Vg’s, Smoker, Ag Nav Flow Control, KY96A, Transponder, Guia GPS with P500 box, New Paint, Stainless Steel Camlocs, $350,000 Call for additional info on spar caps. Will upgrade for additional fee. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@ gmail.com Several PT6A-34/510 Thrushs for sale. Low engine and propeller times and good equipment. Please visit our web site, www. johnstonaircraft.com, and look in our Ag Aircraft for Sale section. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 or e-mail info@johnstonaircraft.com. 1997 Thrush S2R G10, 4987TT, 466 SCAM by CD, Turbomaxx Crossover duct, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, A/C, smoker, REABE hopper quantity gauge, AMSAFE Airbag seatbelts. $485,000. Contact Kyle Scott 970-867-8414
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1980 AYRES S2R-T34, $400,000, DC 400 Gal, Air Frame TT5014 Hrs, Engine PT6A34AG TT 5014, 1813 SMOH, HARTZELL PROP 1772 TSNEW 135 SMOH, VG’S, Wing Extensions, Smoker, SS BOOMS, Strobes, LANES Electric Brake, 5 Blade Adj. Fan, 192 Gal Fuel, Windshield Washer/Wiper, Fabric Tail. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
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2004 Thrush 550 -45, 3927 TT Airframe, 3837 SOH -45, HSI Feb. 2015, VG’s, Amsafe system, Hatfield auto fuel shutoff, Satloc M3. Call 605-350-4536
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New 2016 Thrush 510 with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2016 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASIJET.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255
The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. www.thrushaircraft.com Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your Radial Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S&H. Call 478 - 9 87-2 2 5 0 o r o r d e r o n l i n e at agairupdatemarketplace.com
SSF 38” 12 Vane Spreader for sale. $2,500 Call 870-644-3141 for more info.
Weatherly 2000 Maule M7-420AC. 287 TT airframe. Rolls Royce M250-B17C. 2496 TT on engine. 287 TT since new blades. 2238 cycles since new. All A.D.’s complied with. $395,000 Call Jeff at 870-946-5148 or email padgettagair@icloud.com
1993 Weatherly 620B, SN 1571, 6590TT, 969 TSMOHE&P (Tulsa and Northwest Propeller). Flagman, smoker, rebuilt landing gear, COM, CP03 nozzles, Lane Brake, Lane Fan. Call Jeff Chorman at 302-349-5055 Parting out Weatherly. Good wings, tail feathers, landing gear, damaged repairable center section, tail wheel assembly and more. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $59.99 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace. com
20 03 G l a s a i r S u p e r I I - S RG W i t h Lycoming IO 360 B1E, Propeller: Hartzell HC-FZYR-1F, Tach 307.7, Airframe 307.7, Vision Microsystems Inc. VM 10 0 0 Engine Management System, Vision Microsystems Inc. Chronometer, Vision Microsystems Inc. Air Temperature, Vision Microsystems Inc. Fuel Level Monitoring System, GNC 250 GPS Com, Garmin 496, ZAON XRX Collision Avoidance System, Amera King AK-451 406 MHZ ELT. Call Chip or Joy at 800-736-7654 for more information on this aircraft.
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WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Only $29 .99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OWLEDG E ABLE SALE S PEO PLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights. Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091.
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1977 58P Baron, TT5066 SMOH 603/320 Props both 413SPOH (2005), Garmin 530W, Collins 305/250 NAVCOM, Benidix M4 A/P with FD, Intercom, Prop window boots (great shape) for known ice New Fuel Tanks 2013 New bat 2014, 196 gal. fuel, 325HP engines. 95 paint/int. $145K usd Call Art/Keith 204-325-7206
Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749
Transland 10 vain spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,500; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
Helicopter 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP) - 12,624 TT/ 94 since IRAN engine/ 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/strobe/ instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint/ tires/glass/fabric, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED! $325K JAS 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com
CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344
Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; Thrush Aileron Servos -STC’d kits. TSA 800-6425777 or tsa@702com.net
Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 19 97 We athe r ly 620 B , PRI CE DRASTICALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED! 3333 TTAF, 718 SMOH by Tulsa Engine, 718 since prop, SATLOC, Always hangared, One owner, Fresh annual, Nice airplane! Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344
Two sets of complete Micronairs & booms. One set was on a 502 & the other was on a 802. Small set has 10 units & big set has 12 units plus one spare unit per set. Will sell separate or together. $9,000 for small set and $11,000 for big set. New style regulators and shafts. WELL MAINTAINED! If bought together will include a box of parts. Also can send pics. Charleston, MS.Call Chris 662-515-8391
TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U !!! E XCEL L EN T PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559 686 1794/ parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360, Ask for our catalog.
Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc. In business for over 30 years. Customers from coast to coast. Spreaders and Accessories. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” we now have a 38” 13 vane in stock ready to ship . Call us for all of your spreader needs. We do repairs on all models. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors. Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com
Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com
Engine PT6A-65AR ENGINES FOR SALE. TSO 4517 C S O 5 4 86 / T S O 2619 C S O 3391 CONTACT NIK AT GREAT LAKES TURBINES, INC. AT GLT@WI.RR.COM OR CALL 262-353-8550 FOR MORE DETAILS R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B, 438 SMOH, 132 STOH, $15,000. Call Jeff at 662501-5559 Engine Isolators, Lord and Barry, remaining stock after 50+ years in business. For a list call (229) 436-9885 or email hkairplane@ aol.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $64,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985, R134 0 and R134 0 Geared Engines new overhauled in stock. All engines new chrome in cylinders and new pistons. Overhauled by Younkin Aviation Inc, Arkansas FAA Approved Repair Station. Ken or Greg, 479-8393945. Been in business since 1957. www. younkinaviation.com Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Pratt & Whitney PT6A-60AG, 4272.2 TTSNEW, 0 since power section IRAN by Prime Turbines, O/H CLS and OS governors, new #6 bearing, fresh hot section inspection, overhaul vane ring, O/H SED, fresh accessory gear box inspection, O/H HPFP by Kansas Aviation, FCU 430 since over haul by Kansas Aviation, fresh bench check, new ignition leads, certified test cell run by Prime Turbines, complete logs. $350,000 Call 903-748-9579 ENGINE & PROP, PZL ASZ-621R-M18 247TT, Factory overhaul 5/2003 TSMOH 818. Hamilton Standard 23E50 Prop, TT UNK, overhauled 05/2007 AD 81-13-06 CW 03/09 208 TSOH, MAKE AN OFFER, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813
Pratt & Whitney R1340 AN-1. 0 time since overhaul in 8/5/03 by Covington Aircraft Engines. Tulsa Aircraft Engine ran engine test in 2/27/13. Engine is approved for return to service. Engine was obtained from a company in Spain. The engine was a spare for an aircraft bought by Hershey Flying Service. All logs and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $55,000 Call 308-3685556 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE41708, TSO 2816, Outright Fresh HSI/Repair. 30 days, For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Hershey Flying Service. Asking $30,000. Please call 308368-5556 for details PT6A -34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY $350,000; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Pratt & Whitney PT6-34AG, 266 hrs SMOH. Call for cycle info. Bruce Andrews 229-725-4150 $235,000 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50818, TSO, 0, EOS OH, For pricing call Paul at 817-354 -2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, P-50875, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com. United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Par t Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305 - 885 -3900 w w w. UnitedTurbine.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401
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2012 AT-502B/34AG, 2,050 TTAF&E, G4, VG’S, HEATER, LANE BRAKE, SPRDER .........$695,000 2000 AT-502A/45R, 7,950 TT, NEW SPARS, NEW HOP, NEW LNDNG GEAR, NO FERT. .$390,000 ENGINES
R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$64,500 PT6A-34AG, 980 TTSN, FRESH HOT SECTION, PRATT WARRANTY ..............................$350,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS
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Honeywell TPE331 -1 thru -10 engines and accessories available. Contact David Finley at 972-248-3108 X 213 / dfinley@ turbineair.com or Rick Forbes at 972248-3108 X 302 / rforbes@turbineair. com for details. R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staf f. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at www.jsamiami.com. PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.
Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/ Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com. R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A65AG 314 T SN ; PT6A - 65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul;PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN; Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-7567862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com
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2012 AT-802 dual cockpit, PT6A-65AG, fresh Covington hot section inspection, current annual 2300 TTSN, GPS flow 2011 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, fresh Covington hot section inspection, current annual, 2650 TTSN, GPS/flow AT-502B wings with new spar
Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138. Universal Turbine Parts - 2 ea PT6A-21 TSO 3190; 1 ea PT6A-25C TSO 0; 17 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0 (15), 1198, 2097; 2 ea PT6A-135 TSO 2791, 3081; 2 ea PT6A135A TSO 0, 653; 5 ea PT6A-41 TSO 482, 1219, 2198, 2998, 3029; 4 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0 (2), 3729, 4155; 1 ea PT6A-45R TSO 4497; 1 ea PT6A-50 TSO 0; 4 ea PT6A-65B TSO 0, 5796, 5827, 6978; 1 ea PT6T-3B TSO 0; 2 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0 (2); We also buy PT6 Engines in all conditions. Please contact Joel at 334-361-7853 or email jplake@UTPparts.com or Greg at 704-660-9999 or email greg.miller@ UTPparts.com
Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-28, PCE50555, TSO 2693, 3000 CR build. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!
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Gently used Ag - Nav Guia Platinum systems, complete with 3-way valve, Ag-Flow rate controller, large Nav-Bar light bar, and dimmer hub. Systems are as new, come with extra year warranty from Ag-Nav, systems used only for a couple months, and are very low time. New price over $29,000 usd, selling 4 units for $20,000 usd each, my loss is your savings. Dave 204-870-2828 dave@jonair.com
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IIntelliflow Flow Controls - in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800437-5319 ntelliflow Flow Control ready for M3 or Bantam. Complete system with new 2” Valve and Flow Meter and processor just checked at AgJunction - $3,200 Call 604-465-0009 New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 DYNA NAV VEKTOR GPS - $9,950 NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use and RELIABLE! DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Satloc G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com
Insurance NSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net. THE COLE AGENCY, INC. Specializing In: Aerial Applicators, Helicopter Operations, Pleasure & Business, Commercial Aviation, Airpor ts, Life Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well. When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important. The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street,Montezuma, Ga 31063, 478-472-2010, 478-472-8694 fax, kevin@thecoleagency.com, www. thecoleagency.com
L A D D G A R D N E R AV I AT I O N INSURANCEWhen it comes to aviation insurance, we take our business seriously and you can be confident that we will make sure that you get the level of coverage you need. As with any business, relationships are paramount and the combination of our experience in the field along with great relationships with the insurance underwriting companies allows us to provide our clients with the Best Service, the Best Coverage and the Best Price. The commitment to these goals combined with an unparalleled work ethic and a strong desire to succeed is what our clients expect and most certainly deserve. Give us a call today and let us give you the level of service you expect from your aviation insurance agent. Call 972-250-0400 or fax 972-250-0401. Go online for a quote at www.lgainsurance.com or email us at ladd@lgainsurance.com IHARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford”, is what we do, and it’s our motto. Hardy Aviation Insurance, Inc. is centrally located in Wichita, Kansas and has been servicing the aerial application market for years now. Randy Hardy established Hardy Aviation Insurance in 1995 with aerial application as his main focus. Prompt courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff that includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Mary Humphrey and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 7216733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www. hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com
Miscellaneous SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Fax 478-9871836 Historical Video Productions. Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com Toy pla stic model Air Trac tor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com
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Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 D e S p a i n C o l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdatemarketplace.com
HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands. Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Vino? They do say ag pilots age like wine. Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdatemarketplace.com Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! $13.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace.com Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdatemarketplace.com
New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. $34.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at w w w. agairupdatemarketplace.com D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D E N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com
Ops For Sale/Wanted Looking for an opportunity to expand my business in the Midwest. Must be established fixed wing application business with excellent customer base. Serious inquires only. Email operation description to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: Midwest Business Opportunity or fax to 478-352-0025 Established Multi Helicopter/Airplane Aerial Application business for sale. Good contracts in-place throughout the United States. Serious inquires only, no dreamers. For further information email blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Established Operation or fax to 478-352-0025
Arizona airpark home & hangar located at 2AZ1 in Salome, AZ 85348. Home built in 2008, 2190 sq-ft, many items to remain, hangar is 46’ X 48’ with a 44’ X 11.5’ bi-fold door. $300K OBO Recommended by Tim Steier of Blue Earth, MN 507-525-3068 or Richard Borden at 928-575-6105 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 Are you star ting to think about retirement? Begin making plans now! I am an experienced ag pilot looking to buy an established operation with a step by step transition starting in the 2017 or 2018 season. I have good credit, no debt and I’m active in state, regional and the NAAA. Email coppick@gmail.com
Parts Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701636-5881 Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, parts@johnstonaircraft. com johnstonaircraft.com
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AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@mymctc.net BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: Engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. +34667102184, info@airtractoreurope.com
Rudder (covered) for Piper PA-25-235/25, in good condition - $750. New tail wheel springs for PA-25-235/250 - $140. Tail wheel numbers are 64901-005/ 6490104/ 64901-003/ 64901-02. Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Call Don at 402-841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer Used Cleveland Wheels. 29 inch, 8.50X10, tail wheels, brake parts. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308368-5556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Naomi for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476 or farmairparts@mymctc.net. Visit our website www.farmairinc.com
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Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.
We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
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Various Aircraft Parts For Sale: Agrinautics 2” Strainer Assy. #4164 & Screens $500, Breath Easy 1 (5) Complete sets Inc Supplies & Parts $1200, Close System - Make Offer, Transland 2” Stainless Steel Dry Break Couplers #53022 & #50022, Hyd. Filter Housing & Filters $50, Simplex SS Booms & Hangars - New $1200, Simplex Asst Pump Parts - New $1500, Simplex Hyd Motors (26005LAL) & Adapters (34008) $1200, Simplex Manifold 5758 with Components $1200, Simplex Tanks - Set of 2 $1500, Smoker Oil Tank with Electric Pump $200, Agrinautics 1 1/2” Suck Back Valve #77514 $500, Transland Strainer Housings with New Screen & Gaskets $200 each, Trimble CFX-750 2 Monitors & Antennas $1000, Transland Strainers Good Used Housing & Screens $350, Photos for each item are online at www.classifieds.agairupdate. com Call Evan at Gomes Farm Air Service 831-771-1370
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Set of 2012 Thrush Wings - S2R 510 We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange! Delivery available also! $99,950 Call Tom Ashenfelter at 952-941-6255 for more details! We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com
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E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com
Cessna airframe parts, Continental and COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TAIL w/ updates in EXCELLENT condition. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com
Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com
Air Tractor Parts New and Used (Associate dealer for Lane Aviation). FWF cowlings 402, 502, 602 many to chose from, removed for Factory and Cascade P-cowl conversions. New and used (Factory Rebuilt) Aileron, Flaps, Elevators, Rudders, Horz/Vert stabs in stock and ready to sale or trade. Call Steve @ North Star Aviation 620-356-4528 srice@pld.com
REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com
Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters. See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com
Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com
Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428
Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com
Save money. Buy used. Parting out Air Tractor 402,502,602, Thrush and Ag-Cat. Call Chad Stuart at Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091
Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.
PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556
Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com, 701-6365881 (fax) We have the largest NEW inventory of Cessna 188 AG Truck & Ag Wagon parts in the USA. Parting out many other air crafts as well. J & C Enterprises Aviation INC 800-542-8565 or Email Sid or Jerry at jcaviation@pldi.net
Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com
Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 50 0 -5 or 60 0 - 6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616 -837-9428 to order. D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net. Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net
Propellers New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmairparts@ mymctc.net 2013 Hartzell propeller NC-B3TN-3 D/T 10282N S+4 with less than 1400 hours total time for sale. Please call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details at 509.635.1212 Prop for sale 12D40-AG100-2 Blades, 200 SOH, Call Monty at 541-891-2634 HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis. Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location. 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Props for Sale: 22D40-6533A-12; Call PropWorks, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net
For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Pr o p. H a r t ze l l H C- B5 M P -3C . F i t s AT-502A, AT-503, AT- 602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG -T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul. TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair.com 12D40-AG100-2 OHC $20,000, 12D406101A12 1058 SOH $12,500, 12D40AG100 - 4S 0 IRAN $17,500, 22D40 AG200-2 OHC $26,000, 22D40-6533A12 852 SOH $21,000, 22D30-6533A12 OHC $16,000, AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX, Sales/Parts since 1971. Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com 3 D 40 6101 blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled. For more info call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805
Service Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Hershey Flying Service 308368-5556 FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885
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Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! Call Now 1-800-441-2964 We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264
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‘SIDEWINDER’ STYLE TRAILER FOR SALE $500 Call 620-285-5609 Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133 or Cell: 870-919-2317
Wanted to Buy Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 or 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net
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LOADER POSITIONS WANTED - Eagle Vistas has several aspiring Ag Pilots wanting work as Loaders this summer to gain full understanding of a commercial spray operation. Some have already completed Ag Pilot Training, some are still working on licenses. No promises for a pilot job, but a chance to find a motivated loader that will work his butt off trying to impress you. “Give back, Be a mentor” Please e-mail or call with any job openings like this you may have. Beverly Berry 772285-5506, bevsons@gmail.com. Ag Pilot / A&P in search of an opportunity with a professional operation. 875 TT, 600 AG, 80 Turbine. Have performed applications including herbicide, over a diverse mix of crops. A&P mechanic experienced in Ag Aircraft maintenance. Team player with an extensive background in production agriculture. A hard worker with a good attitude. Resume with references available. lancasteraero@ yahoo.com
Help Wanted Experienced 502 pilot wanted for North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa area. Long hours working between multiple airports. Pilot has to be flexible for travel between mid May and mid September. Herbicide, fungicide and insecticide work. Pilots in the last 3 years have been in the 80,000 plus acre range. Great pay! Call Rod at 701-321-0767 Junior Pilot Wanted - Company that has been in business for 30+ years is looking for a junior pilot that will meet insurance requirements, who is interested in doing miscellaneous utility flying, some AG spraying and eventually working into a fire SEAT. Contact Patrick at Patrick@ aeroseat.com or 970-571-0871 Looking for a good AT-602 pilot for a full time job, good pay, good equipment. Call Greg at either 580-347-2449 or 580-7749305. Fax inquiries to 580-347-2367 A&P/AI mechanic needed for multi plane and helicopter AG operation. Contact Matt at 1-866-627-8292 or email: matt@ trirotor.net Professional Midwest Turbine Pilot Wanted - Long term turbine pilot for late model Air Tractor fleet. Turbine time required. Work increases and growth opportunities have allowed us to add additional aircraft. Most work is fungicide, insecticide work in row crops, dry work would consist of cover crops. Our season runs May - September a shorter season can be discussed. Please email resume with work history to agpilotseat@gmail. com Subject: Midwest Turbine Ag Pilot
We are looking for a full-time Operations Manager in Oklahoma. We operate from February through November most years and have two locations, El Reno and Nowata, OK. Applicant must have knowledge with chemicals used for wheat, pasture, alfalfa, soybeans, canola, and cotton. Applicant will be in charge of mixing and loading aircraft, managing and making work orders, staffing the office, visiting with farmers and helping out with maintenance items around the shop. Ag background or agriculture degree recommended. Position will be salary, commensurate with experience, with benefits. Please send resumes to jonkelly.escottaerial@gmail.com or call Jonathan at 580-471-2439 or Tanner at 405-255-8748. BILINGUAL AG PILOT INSTRUCTOR WANTED. Spanish needed, Spanish and Portuguese, a plus. Please send your resume with Ag Pilot Hours and ag planes flown, experience as CFI, advise Months you are available. Flexible work schedule so you can still hit your season. Above average pay for above average applicant. Contact Beverly Berry, bevsons@gmail. com. 772-285-5506 Northern Midwest operator looking for an experienced Turbine Pilot for the 2016 Season and beyond! Late Model Turbine Thrush seat available. Looking for a team player and hard worker. Minimum 500 hours Turbine experience, no criminal record, and Herbicide experience are required. Email resume to blindads@ agairupdate.com, Subject: Turbine Pilot, or fax to 478-352-0025 Full Time Chief Mechanic Position available in Arizona. Must be PT-6 and Helicopter experienced. Possible six figure income for the right person with the needed qualifications. Must have good references. Please email to blindads@agairupdate. com, Subject: Chief Mechanic, fax to 478352-0025, or mail C/O AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry GA 31069 C a n ad i a n Tu r b i n e Pi l o t Wa n te d Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Term (Full Time Temporary): June 1, 2016 till September 30, 2016. Job duties, certifications that are required and salary are all listed online at classifieds. agairupdate.com in the Help Wanted s e c t i o n . E- m a i l r e s u m e i n c l u d i n g references to info@kinniburghspray. com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, Taber Airport Box 4361, Taber, Alberta, Canada T1G 2C8 Phone: 403223-8245Fax: 403-223-1314
Service Support Technician - Junge Control provides highly accurate fluid and dry ingredient measuring, mixing, and tracking systems for the agriculture chemical, and petroleum fuel industries. Founded in 1979, Junge Control has shown strong, profitable performance annually. The ideal candidate will have proven manufacturing a n d f i e l d - s e r v i ce e x p e r i e n ce w i th computer equipment, test equipment, and machine controls. To apply, please email your resume to HR@jungecontrol.com, and include “Service Support Technician” in the subject line. To learn more about us visit www.jungecontrol.com. For full job description and salary visit www. classifieds.agairupdate.com under Help Wanted. AT-802 Pilots needed for north central business. Must be qualified in the AT-802. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references! Please email resume to blindads@agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Pilots, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Mechanics needed for north central business. Year round employment is a possibility for the right candidate. Pay rate and year round employment depend on qualifications. Must have good references! Plea se email resume to blindads @ agairupdate.com, Subject: North Central Business Looking for Mechanics, or fax resume to 478-352-0025 Immediate opening for helicopter pilot. R44 and herbicide time required. Ideal candidate will have additional experience managing helicopter operations as part of an established fixed-wing operation. Preference will be given to candidates with fixed-wing turbine ag time. Send inquiries to Helicopter Pilot c/o AgAir Update P.O. Box 850 Perry, GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate.com. Nor th Star Aviation Inc., located in Ulysses, KS is seeking applications for an A&P Mechanic. We specialize in Turbine powered Agricultural Aircraft. Applicant must be self-motivated, dedicated and willing to live in a small town. Some bene f it s include Health Insur ance, Vacation, Sick Leave, Retirement and Bonus. Send resumes to northsa@pld.com IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295 - 6213 Salar y depending on qualifications and experience Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. Only $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.
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