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keep turning… in this issue Volume 31 Number 10 | October 2013
10 Expanding operation in Ohio
Butch Fisher started Fisher’s Ag Service from a grass strip in 1975.
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PT6A engines to power agricultural aircraft converted by Cascade
PT6 engine one of the most enduring engines in aviation history.
Operators will be able to upgrade to PT6A turbine engine power.
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First GE H80-Powered Thrush 510G delivered to Beidahuang GA Company Beidahuang General Aviation Company received its first six H80 powered Thrush 510G .
Two of the most respected companies are teaming together.
Air Tractor flight simulator based at Aeroglobo office in Brazil.
6 Calendar of Events 7 From the Cockpit 8 AgAir Mail
17 Hands On Flying 32 The Hopper 34 Classifieds
On the cover - The Fisher’s Ag Service crew: (L-R) Al Gingrich, Chad Wright, Curtiss, Zach Haskins, Joe Dreyer and Brian Fisher, along with owners Butch and Linda Fisher. Zach is loading and working toward becoming an ag-pilot. Story page 10
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from the cockpit
Economics 101.5 To indicate that I have a degree in economics, or a degree in anything for that matter, would be a complete untruth. However, like many of us, I think about the economy. I have given it more thought lately than I would like.
under a false CPI issued by the government. It would be hard to convince anyone who buys groceries, gas, clothes or dines out that the CPI is less than 2%. For me, that’s an outright lie. Really, it is more of a manipulation.
For the past 5-7 years, the U.S. ag-aviation economy has followed the agricultural economy and continues to be on the upswing. With 40 years in this business, I have seen ag-aircraft dealers struggling during bad times to sell an overwhelming inventory. Now, I see them struggling, in a sense, to schedule a delivery within a reasonable time frame. The annual production of ag aircraft has nearly doubled during these years. This is a direct reflection of the good times ag-aviation is experiencing.
What does all this ultimately mean to the ag-operator? It means that you should be buying a new ag-aircraft, or updating your equipment, especially high-end equipment like nurse trucks, GPS systems, hangars, etc. Why? Because if you can secure a low interest rate for an extended period, ten years or more, without penalty for early payoff, that note payment is going to be significantly easier to make after a few years of double digit inflation. Do you remember your first house payment, for those of us that had one 30 years ago. My power bill, today, is more than that house payment was back then.
There are other indicators of these good times for most agoperators worldwide. Looking back at prices charged per acre, they are up today. Operators are investing in better equipment. They are even operating in a different way than in the past, having more cash flow. With my homegrown degree in economics, I attribute these improvements in ag-aviation mostly to a significant increase in commodity prices and the introduction of relatively new chemical applications, like glyphosate for burn-down and Headline for fungicide applications on soybeans, corn and wheat. Both of these practices improve the bottom line for growers and that in turn helps the aerial applicator; but you already knew all this, no revelation here. My observation is this - now may be the time to incur debt service, meaning taking out a loan. My philosophy is do not finance anything that depreciates as fast as you can pay it off, or nearly as fast. Ideally, debt should be reserved for appreciating items. Until recently, that would have been real estate. At times, it could have been aircraft. There are two very good reasons for this viewpoint; one is the increase in equity grows from loan reduction through payments and value increase in the collateral. The second reason is these type of loans can be long term, with relatively low fixed interest rates that can be paid off early without penalty; key elements to borrowing. Today’s economic environment leads me to believe we are in the last days of low interest rates. As interest rates start to climb, my belief is inflation will increase. We already live
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So, by initiating this type of debt service for a purchase at today’s prices, you are working the economy to your favor from two fronts. The cost of money is relatively cheap and will be fixed during times when low interest rates are no longer available. As inflation drives up the price of equipment, yours will follow in value. The hidden villain is waiting. If you believe you are going to be in this business for another five years, when the time comes, new equipment costs and borrowing could be dramatically unacceptable, if not more. My take on the economy could also be applied to your personal life. House prices are at their lowest, and may go lower, but in the short term seem to be stable and in some cases going up. And, you can almost buy a new vehicle interest free. If structured right, a percentage of the interest you do pay is offset by a tax write-off. This is my way of bracing for what I believe is about to come in the future for the economy; high interest and inflation rates. Prepare now with fixed interest rate loans on high-ticket items, long term enough for this pending economic collapse to pass. The caveat to all this is cash flow. If your business cannot sustain the cash flow (payments) requirements, then this could be a very bad thing, going into more debt. However, there are good See Editorial page 9
calendar of events October 11-13, 2013 NAAA Fall Board Meeting New Orleans, LA Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
November 8-10, 2013 Cropduster United Fly-in Gastons White River Resort (3MO) Lakeview, AR Perry Lowry perrylowry@yahoo.com
October 16-17, 2013 MiAAA Convention and PAASS University Quality Inn and Conference Center Lansing, MI Polly McKillop 248-760-0732 miagaviation@yahoo.com
November 11-13, 2013 CaAAA Convention Agua Caliente Resort Rancho Mirage, CA 916-645-9747 caaa1@psyber.com
October 28-30, 2013 KsAAA Convention Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-796-1180 kaaa@ksagaviation.org October 29-30, 2013 SEAF Operation SAFE Airglades Airport Clewiston, FL Linda Minton 772-971-9980 FLAgAviation.org November 3-5, 2013 PNW Convention Coeur d’Alene Resort Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Tara Brown 509-989-9098 pnwaaa.org November 4-5, 2013 AlbertaAAA Conference Red Deer Lodge Red Deer, Alberta, Canada albertaaerialapplicators.com November 5-7, 2013 Mid-States Convention Isle of Capri Bettendorf, IA Don Younglove 815-538-7717 rrflightservice@yahoo.com iaagaviation.com
November 19-21, 2013 CoAAA Convention Embassy Suites Loveland, CO Jessica Freeman 719-362-0743 coagav@gmail.com December 9-12, 2013 NAAA Annual Convention and Exposition Reno, Nevada Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org www.agaviation.org January 6-8, 2014 LaAAA Convention Hilton Layfayette, LA Edward Krielow 337-824-5007
January 13, 2014 AzAAA PAASS program Custom Farm Service Stanfield, AZ Brittany Armstrong Tel: 520-705-9692 January 16-18, 2014 MsAAA Convention IP Casino Resort and Spa Biloxi, MS Vicki Morgan 662-299-7836 msaaa.com January 20-22, 2014 OkAAA Convention Sheridan Hotel Reed Conference Center Midwest City, OK Sandy Wells 405-341-3548 oaaa@sccglobal.net January 27-28, 2014 AMAA Convention Heritage Inn Great Falls, MT Colleen Campbell 406-781-6461 eccampbell@yahoo.com January 29-31, 2014 MoAAA Convention Drury Inn and Suites Cape Girardeau, MO Scott Rainey 731-446-5938 731-538-2926
January 8-10, 2014 TxAAA Convention Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Bastrop, TX 512-476-4405 taaa.org
February 3-5, 2014, SEAF Convention Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel Mobile, AL Linda Minton 772-971-9980 FLAgAviation.org
January 12-14, 2014 ArAAA Convention Little Rock Marriott Little Rock, AR Brenda Watts 870-644-3141 kpflyingservice@gmail.com
February 14-16, 2014 NAAA Spring Board Meeting TBD Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
February 17-19, 2014 TriState Convention River’s Edge Convention Center St. Cloud, MN Cynthia Schreiber-Beck (ND) 701-642-5777 Laurie Robbennolt (SD) 605-765-2707 Theresa Stieren (MN) 952-226-5874 February 20-22, 2014 Canada AAA Convention Regina, SK Canada canadianaerialapplicators.com February 24-26, 2014 NATA Convention Ramada Inn Kearney, NE Judy McDowell nata@windstream.net May 27, 2014 International Crop Duster’s Day May 29-30, 2014 SNA Congresso Cachoeira do Sul, RS Brazil www.aviacaoagricola.com June 2014 Australia AAA Convention Hobart, Tasmania aerialag.com.au October 10-12, 2014 NAAA Fall Board Meeting TBD Peggy Knizner Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org
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At the NATA conference last winter I discussed the importance of proper boom pressure, and nozzle inspection. In July, I tested a plane and believe it or not, the CV on the pattern was all the way up at 54%. The boom pressure was only 22 psi and needs to be a minimum of 30 psi. After adjusting nozzles and increasing the boom pressure to 35 psi, the CV was reduced to 32% which is still quite poor, but shows the importance of proper boom pressure. The nozzles had just been replaced. However, as we looked closer, they missed one nozzle right where there was a peak in the pattern. We replaced that nozzle and the CV was reduced to 16%. It is hard to believe that only one worn nozzle can have that big of an impact on a pattern, but obviously it can. Alan Corr, Certified S.A.F.E. analysis Lexington, Nebraska
Just a comment while renewing my subscription. With the release of Planes the movie, it struck me as ironic that “Dusty Crophopper” is scared of heights, when I started in this business twenty seven years ago, we had five little kids at home and I sang in the church choir. One of the ladies in the choir scolded me one Sunday after church saying, “Why are you becoming a crop duster?” My answer, which she wasn’t looking for was, “I was scared of heights”. We had a good laugh and I still fly ag and still sing in the church choir Dale Patterson Wall, SD Hello Dale; That is too funny. Scared of heights? Hmmm…—Bill
piston radials I read the online version of your article about the Chileans using piston/radial Dromaders as SEATs. I am a SEAT pilot for the State of North Carolina and we use three radial Dromaders, a 1340 powered Thrush and a T-34 (lead plane). There are still a few operators here in the States using piston/radial aircraft for this mission. NC has had a SEAT program since 1961 and I believe is the longest on-going SEAT operation in the United States. We weren’t the first, but have endured since then to have this program run nonstop since its inception with two N3Ns.
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I have collected a large amount of 35mm slides that I converted to digital images which document the history of our program which bought three of the first Snows that Leland Snow manufactured. We have three full time and one part time SEAT pilots and we are encouraging our department to change over to the AT-802s. I think we would be a good article for your magazine. Thank you for your time. Ed McConnell Cary, NC Good Morning Ed; Thank you for your email. It proves that I can sometimes get into the assume mode and publish something that is incorrect! I really appreciate you bringing to light the SEAT program in North Carolina. I doubt many of my readers were aware of it and its evident long history.
I am delighted you have invited AgAir Update for a visit. So, I will be in contact in the next few days. I am sure you may need to clear this with those in charge at your department, and please do, because I would very much like to visit for an article. —Bill
thank you Thank you for supporting Air Tractor by attending the celebration of the production of the 3000th Air Tractor plane. It was a special day for us and we are glad you were able to attend. Sincerely Jim Hirsch, President Air Tractor Olney, TX Hello Jim, I can’t imagine a better place to have been on that historical day. Not only was the event well attended, but I was able to visit with people that I had not seen in years. Air Tractor did an excellent job celebrating this special milestone. —Bill
T-03 Just read your article about the fire fighters down in Chile. What became of the Neptune/Firestar? Bill Foy and I crewed T-03 at Paso Robles (PRB) during the ‘90 fire season and it flew there for a few more years and then Aero Union sold it, I thought to Chile. Terry Johnson delivered it, as I recall. Russ Walker Du Quoin, IL Morning Russ; Didn’t see T-03, just a couple of Dromaders and AT-802s on this trip.—Bill
quote Loved your story about changing careers and your quote about God looking out for Drunks, Fools, and Bill Lavender! Made my day! Barry Martin Tennessee Aircraft Mt. Juliet, TN Well, it IS true...—Bill
rusty boys Congratulations on 40 years as a pilot. I enjoyed your article and the photo. David Morgan Perry, GA
editorial reasons to believe the agricultural economy will hold fast during these projected times. People will continue to eat and there are more people every day, seven billion plus. When the Argentine economy and its peso collapsed in 1999, agriculture was the pillar of what was left of it. It will be interesting to see if the same holds true for the rest of the world, particularly America, should our economy and the dollar collapse in the near future. Disclaimer: The advice you get in this editorial is worth exactly what you paid for it, nothing. Until next month, keep turning...
studies in avian aerodynamics. # 01 Gear down, full flap, checks complete...you are cleared to land! Hungry gull on short final with eyes glued to target touchdown point...a tempting array of stale bread I used as a lure for photo session at Mount Maunganui’s ocean beach, North Island east coast; New Zealand. Wind was a tad gusty at 12 - 14 knots thus facilitating some interesting approach images by a flock of up to 30 gulls. At times a veritable feeding frenzy but no in-flight collisions...just a lot of scrapping on the sand. Note the wonderfully dextrous use of the tip feathers to both delay airflow separation at the very high angle-of-attack and to provide precise roll control. Large area of tailplane is near fully depressed in order to counter and to compensate for forward centre-of-pressure movement as main-planes approach maximum coefficient of lift. Gull began to sink at high rate of descent due wind-shear, but approach profile was finely judged resulting in short flare duration with initial ground contact being executed on both main gears despite a slight crosswind component. Note also, how, at 37 degrees south latitude, the shoreline has quite a distinct slope down here in NZ. Cheers Mike Feeney New Zealand
David; It was good talking with you this morning, as always. And, thanks for the compliment. Forty years is a long time that went by way too fast.—Bill
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operation in Ohio by Bill Lavender CARDINGTON, OHIO — It wasn’t that long ago that Ohio didn’t have much in the way of ag operations. It was common to see operators using smaller piston powered aircraft, such as Cessna C-188s, Ag-Cats and Piper Pawnees. The advent of fungicides, like BASF’s Headline in 2006, changed all that. This has been especially true of a central Ohio agoperation, Fisher’s Ag Service, owned and operated by Linda and Carl “Butch” Fisher, Jr., along with Butch’s son, Brian. Butch Fisher started Fisher’s Ag Service from a grass strip in 1975 flying a Bell 47 and a PA-25 with a 150 HP engine. Butch was familiar with the agricultural business, having driven a truck hauling grain and feed, as well as doing other farm-related work. He started taking flying lessons at 14 and soloed when he turned 16. After he bought the Bell 47, he recruited Jim Miller of Pennsylvania to teach him how to fly a helicopter for ag work. The Pawnee made a good seeding aircraft, since seed wasn’t as heavy as spray for the underpowered Pawnee. After a couple of years, Butch replaced the Bell 47 with a Hiller E and ran if for three or four years before realizing it simply cost too much to operate. In 1980, Fisher’s Ag Service became the FBO for the
Morrow County airport in Cardington, Ohio. A new Cessna C-188 Ag Truck was bought and is still used today. Leaving helios for fixed wing ag-aircraft, Fisher’s Ag Service also operated Ag-Cats and even tried out an Eagle, the wooden wing biplane. It had too many problems and was promptly returned to the factory. For most of the 1980s, Fisher’s Ag Service operated two aircraft with Butch flying both of them. The company also sold chemicals to help during these slow years. There used to be about 40 ag-operators in Ohio during the 1970s. Today, there are only six or seven. The demand for aerial applications changed and the equipment became more productive. Fisher’s Ag Service does the work 8-10 operators did 35 years ago. The company flies from seven different locations with co-ops providing chemicals and water at these airstrips. When flying from various public airports, the company maintains a good working relationship and often will help these airports by sharing fuel loads.
Linda and Butch Fisher at the Fisher’s Ag Service hangar while hosting a 2013 Operation S.A.F.E spray clinic. The Extra 300 in the background was a gift from Linda to Butch. It used to be part of the Northern Lights aerobatic team before Linda bought it. Linda is a nurse anesthesiologist who takes time off during the summer months to handle administrative duties at Fisher’s Ag Service. Butch received his low altitude aerobatic sign off after being checked out in the Extra 300 by Wayne Handley.
However, the fungicide flying over corn in 2006 was overwhelming. Fisher’s Ag Service added an AT-502 the following season to more efficiently cover acres. Even the jump in productivity of the AT-502 wasn’t enough and a second one was added in 2008.
Fisher’s Ag Service’s AT-504 (left) and AT-602 on the grass with the Fisher home in the background.
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Butch’s son, Brian, had started flying with the company in 2003 in one of the Ag-Trucks. Both were now flying the AT-502s with other pilots working two Ag-Trucks. The Ag-Trucks are unique. They are powered by a 400 HP IO-720 Lycoming engine. This engine conversion is commonly called “The Poor Man’s Turbine” and Fisher’s Ag Service owns the STC for the engine conversion, as well as an STC for an improved exhaust system. The pair of Ag-Trucks have the Horton STOL system installed on its wings and use Super Booms that are reported to generate lift. These modifications significantly improve the performance of the Ag-Trucks. With fungicide work increasing not only on corn, but soybeans and wheat as well, an AT-802 was added to the fleet in 2011. In 2012, one of the AT-502s was sold and replaced with an AT-602, creating a diverse fleet of six aircraft; two Ag-Trucks, two AT-502s and one each AT-602 and AT-802. In December of last year, Fisher’s Ag Service sold the remaining AT-502 and replaced it with an AT-504. Butch is using the AT-504 to help the Ag-Truck pilots transition to the turbine Air Tractors. He is considering using the AT-504 for outside turbine transition training. Although the AT-504 is new to the Fisher’s Ag Service fleet, Butch says every indication to him is that it will work as well as an AT-502 with the
added advantage of side-by-side seating and dual controls in the cockpit. Fisher’s Ag Service’s flying seasons starts in mid-March with urea applications on wheat. A second urea application is applied in May with each application at 100 lbs/ac. Very little herbicide work is flown on by the company. About 60% of the work flown by Fisher’s Ag Service is fungicide on corn. Most of the work, 85-90%, is booked by coops with the balance being local farmer customers. During the first weeks of May, fungicide applications are made on wheat, keeping the aircraft busy until the first week of June. From then, until midJuly, there is some downtime. However, it is when fungicide applications start in July and last until the end of August that 60-70% of the year’s hours are logged. In 2008, Fisher’s Ag Service established a web site for handling orders from customers. It uses Google Earth to access and select the fields needing to be treated. The customer can place his order, name the chemical, the amount to use and request an application time through the mapping system.
Service made a significant increase in the amount work flown, cover crop acres planted by air in standing soybeans and corn before leaf drop is doubling each year. The leaves of the corn and beans fall just before harvest covering the recently spread winter grass seed. This helps the seeds germinate. The cover crop helps minimize soil erosion and rebuilds the soil after repetitive plantings of summer crops. This work starts the end of August and lasts through September, when the season ends. Wintertime is aircraft and equipment maintenance time. Butch is an IA. Brian and a ground crew member, Joe Dreyer, are A&Ps. They do all the airframe work, including splitting the turbine engines for an HSI by R.T. Turbines of Arkansas. For an ag service to go from Ag-Trucks to Air Tractors in a few years is a huge transition. With good long range planning, it makes sense for Fisher’s Ag Service to expand its fleet of agaircraft to meet the demand of the new millennium.
Pilots and loaders use iPads to manage the work; everything is done wirelessly. The iPad is used to log time, temperature and other weather elements for the fields treated. Not only has fungicide applications in the 16 counties worked by Fisher’s Ag
Each year, Fisher’s Ag Service hosts an Operation S.A.F.E. clinic at its base on the Morrow County Airport in Cardington, Ohio. This year, along with wet application pattern evaluations, dry application patterns were tested. Urea is being applied in the spring and no less than three different types of seeds with different weights and sizes are being applied for cover crops in late summer. This creates a challenge for Ohio operators to make accurate dry applications.
Butch Fisher takes on another load of rye grass seed provided by Bio Till Cover Crop and Mark Mathews to test the dry pattern of Fisher’s Ag Service’s AT-802. Of all the aircraft in the fleet, Butch likes flying the AT-802 the best. The AT-802 can hold 6,000 pounds of Agrotain coated urea (a nitrogen stabilizer) or about 3,000 pounds of a typical cover crop seed.
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P&WC celebrates iconic PT6 engine’s 50 years of leadership Constant focus on innovation makes the PT6 engine one of the most enduring engines in aviation history Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is in the midst of celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the first delivery of its iconic PT6 engine, an engine that has helped to change the face of modern aviation. P&WC is a division of United Technologies Corp. . “The PT6 engine has played an integral role in building P&WC into a global company and a true leader in the design, manufacture and maintenance Final UTP-1301-Ad 1
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events at air shows throughout 2013. The engine’s dedicated website, http:// www.pt6nation.com/en/, is playing a big part in the celebrations. It features a series of articles on the PT6 engine that focus on its remarkable pedigree and the people behind its success. The
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What makes a LEGEND? It starts with an idea, it grows with the PURPOSE to delight CUSTOMERS, and it’s born from VICTORY. But the only legends that are truly worth celebrating are those that carry on long after the first victory lap, where VISION, purpose and success are ongoing. This is the legend of the PT6 engine, and now it’s time for us to CELEBRATE 50 inspiring years of turboprop INNOVATION. The celebration starts at PT6Nation.com
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site offers articles on the tremendous history behind the PT6 engine and a number of PT6-related interactive initiatives, including a newly-launched mobile application designed to give P&WC’s 10,000 engine operators instant access to a host of services on all makes and models of wireless handheld, tablet or laptop devices. A one-of-a-kind video has also been produced and is available on YouTube. Overall, the company’s PT6 Nation social media channels (PT6Nation.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube) are now more popular than ever, with over 50,000 fans and followers worldwide.
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aircraft in the 1980s and 1990s. This is undoubtedly one of the PT6A’s most impressive legacies. • Compared to the first 450 shaft horsepower PT6A model introduced in1963, today’s PT6 engine family is up to four times more powerful, witha 40 percent better power-toweight ratio and up to a 20 percent lowerspecific fuel consumption. • The latest version of our iconic engine is the PT6A140, the first variant of next-generation products that produces 1,075 SHP thermal for significantly improved climb, cruise and take-off performance in hot and high operation. This is the most powerful PT6A engine in its class and it provides the best power-to-weight ratio in its class.
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PT6A engines to power agricultural aircraft converted by Cascade Operators will be able to upgrade to PT6A turbine engine power and reliability and benefit from P&WC’s Global Service Network Longueuil, QC., Canada — Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has signed a five-year agreement with Cascade Aircraft Conversions, LLC. to provide PT6A engines for agricultural operators who elect to upgrade their aircraft engines. P&WC is a United Technologies Corp. company (NYSE:UTX). Under the agreement, P&WC will supply PT6A-11AG, -15AG and -34AG engines for conversions that are accompanied by the installation of the Cascade Pressure Cowl. This airframe modification optimizes airflow to the engine while maintaining the filtering capabilities required on agricultural aircraft. “This conversion program provides operators of mature aircraft the opportunity to upgrade to PT6A turbine engine power and reliability, and increase productivity, while benefiting from P&WC’s world-class aftermarket support,” said Denis Parisien, Vice President, General Aviation, P&WC.
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“We are delighted to be able to offer PT6 engines to our customers,” said Doran Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Cascade Aircraft Conversions, noting that there has been growing demand from agricultural operators for his company to offer PT6A engine conversion services. “With P&WC’s legendary support and service and the proven performance enhancement of the Cascade Pressure Cowl, we have a home run on our hands!” Rogers added that the agreement is particularly timely as P&WC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the PT6 engine this year.
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The Ghost of 12E It was late October, a few years back. I was working off an old dirt strip we called the 12E strip. It runs north and south with a valley sprawling out to the west and a mountain rising up to the east. The moon was a day or two shy of full. A scattering of low level clouds meandered across the sky. I was ferrying back for another load, singing a pretty good rendition of Merle Haggard’s “Mama tried”, enjoying the moonlit scenery. I glanced down at my shadow as I droned along, looked away and then looked
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First GE H80-powered Thrush 510G aircraft delivered to Beidahuang GA Company Jiamusi, Heilongjiang, China — Beidahuang General Aviation Company received its first six H80 powered Thrush 510G aircraft on September 6. Beidahuang General Aviation Company, a subsidiary of the State-OwnedEnterprise Beidahuang Group ordered 20 Thrush 510G aircraft powered by GE’s H80 turboprop engines in 2012, and it was also the largest single order of Thrush Aircraft ever received. The Thrush 510G agricultural aircraft was the first aircraft to enter service powered by H80 engines. “We’re excited to receive this first batch of Thrush aircraft,” said Guo Qingcai,
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Airwolf Filter Corp earns STC approval for remote-mounted oil filter systems Middlefield, OH — Industry leader Airwolf Filter Corp, specialists in remote-mounted oil filter systems for piston aero-engines, has scored a market first. In the past 12 months the Airwolf team identified every aircraft data sheet on file with the FAA and EASA and added to their Approved Model List [AML] every remaining piston-engine aircraft powered by a Lycoming, Continental, Jacobs, CurtissWright, Franklin, Pratt & Whitney, Husoi, Kinner, Warner, Ranger, or WSK PZL Kalisz engine.
and pilots a one-stop shop for piston engine oil filter systems. Jonny Quest, Airwolf operations director, said this new schedule is unique in aviation. “Now, every piston aero-engine is approved for our lifeprolonging oil filter system without the need for local field approval from the FAA, EASA or Transport Canada. We take all the regulatory work off the shoulders of owners and operators. All they have to do is install it.” Further to the list of benefits of Airwolf’s engine life-extending kits, the company is offering a $50 trade-in on ADC oil
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‘screen’ filter systems. The offer is limited to one per customer and trade in must have been removed from a certified aircraft and must be accompanied by the original 337 form. Airwolf has been at the forefront of added-value systems and components to the general aviation market for over 20 years, and today the company produces – in addition to its certified remote filter systems for engines up to 3,000 hp – air-oil separators, wet vacuum pumps, oil filter cutters and its new Oil Chiller™ cooler system. “We recognized early on that engines fitted only with oil screens were prone to early failure because fine particulate matter – sand, metal shards, etc, remained in the oil system, easily bypassing the screen”, Quest added. “Contaminated oil was, in fact, grinding the engines to premature overhaul (TBO). Oil screens simply don’t do the job. Spin-on filters legally allow time between oil changes to double (50 hours versus 25). “Today, with our across the board STCs for filter systems, we have become the single-source manufacturer, and truly a onestop shop for of firewall-forward engine products,” Quest said. “For all piston engines, we make flying safer.”
Airwolf covers the market with STC’d air-oil separator; Mini-Sep™ for all piston aero engines With the benefit of recent FAA & EASA approvals, Airwolf Filter Corp. has completed its full coverage of the market for air-oil separators for piston aero-engines. With the exit from the market of its lone competitor, Airwolf is now exclusive worldwide supplier of STC’d air-oil separators for piston powered aircraft. Air-oil separators recycle oil mist generated by air pressure in the engine crankcase, removing condensed water and humid air into the slipstream, and returning pure, separated
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Air-Sep™ and Mini-Sep™, Airwolf is now able to meet the demands of aircraft owners of all piston-powered aircraft. “While we are believers in ‘bigger is better’, in air/ oil separators, we now offer pilots a choice, letting them opt for the model best suited to their application and budget,” says Airwolf operations director, Jonny Quest.
paperwork”, Quest says. The original, larger Air-Sep lists for $499 - $699, depending on application, and is recommended for aircraft that have sufficient space to accept their dimensions. Mini-Sep inlet diameters are available in three sizes: 5/8”, 3/4” and 1” inlets, covering the requirements of 99% of the piston aircraft flying today. All Airwolf air-oil separators completely disassemble for annual cleaning, and ease of installation. “As the world’s only company offering certified air-oil separators, and with a choice of sizes, we feel a responsibility to the international aircraft fleet in designing, producing, delivering and supporting our products worldwide. Our mission is to make flying safer, and to bring value to our customers,” Quest adds. Airwolf Filter Corp. is the world’s leading manufacturer of remote-mounted oil filters for horizontally-opposed and radial piston engines on general aviation aircraft. It also manufactures FAA-certified wet vacuum pumps, air oil separators, oil filter cutters and, through sister company, Airwolf Aerospace, Robinson helicopter rotor blade tape, and TT Straps for Bell 206 helicopters.
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To address this, I am happy to announce that we have identified 18 medical conditions that careful analysis has determined are safe to release from requiring a special issuance. Fortunately, these newly absolved conditions account for 10-15 percent of all special issuances. A word of caution, however; although these conditions no longer require a special issuance, they will still need to be reported to your AME.
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I am very excited about these changes and I hope you are as well. They will make the medical examination process easier for you and it will help us to reduce the time that other airmen with more complicated medical conditions must wait for their special issuance to be processed. In the coming months, we will continue to refine the special issuance list and work to find other ways to enhance our certification process. You can find the worksheet for each of the exempted medical conditions by searching for that specific condition in the AME Guide. The treating physician must find the condition stable and the AME will use the worksheet to check for specifics. For example, applicants with hypothyroidism must not show signs of fatigue, mental status impairment or symptoms related to pulmonary, cardiac or visual systems, and they must be able to provide a normal thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) reading within 90 days of the exam.
The current Guide for Aviation Medical Examiners is available online at http://1.usa.gov/187odaU. The list shown below is current as of July 2013. Frederick Tilton, M.D., M.P.H., received both an M.S. and an M.D. degree from the University of New Mexico and an M.P.H. from the University of Texas. During a 26-year career with the U.S. Air Force, Tilton logged more than 4,000 hours as a command pilot and senior flight surgeon flying a variety of aircraft. He currently flies the Cessna Citation 560 XL.
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June 2011, which advised equipping METs less than 200 feet in height in rural and remote areas with aviation orange and white painting, florescent cable balls and guy-wire sleeves. In response to inquiries from congressional offices and NAAA, the FAA stated that “we hope to complete [publication of] changes to the advisory circular by the end of 2013.” This date was pushed back from an expected 2012 summer release date. Meanwhile, the FAA reiterated “that the publication of this updated Advisory Circular does not impact the actual recommended guidance as it became final with the publication of the Federal Register notice [published on June 24, 2011].” NAAA has consistently stated to the FAA that it is important to have the updated published version of the AC with the MET tower marking guidance immediately so it can be distributed to companies erecting towers to ensure they are aware of the potential liability issues involved should they not mark their towers. In response to NAAA’s request to expand the AC’s marking guidance to include all towers above 50 feet in rural areas, the FAA stated: “Other structures do not carry the same visibility concerns of skeletal METs, and additional marking guidance may cause an undue burden on the public… At this time, we do not see a need to expand this guidance to all towers over 50 feet through the country.” NAAA also has been urging the FAA to release the results of the study Congress requested as part of last year’s FAA Reauthorization Bill on the development of a database that would show the location of free-standing and guy-wired towers below 200 feet. The FAA stated that it “has completed the analysis as directed in Section 219 of the P.L. 112-95. Our report is in final executive review and will be delivered to Congress in the near future.” The FAA’s foot-dragging stands in stark contrast to the actions the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken in response to the spate of tower-related low-level aviation fatalities. On May 15, the NTSB issued a series of recommendations to the FAA, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the Secretary of the Interior, and 46 states without MET legislation recommending that towers be marked and lighted in a manner NAAA, and many of the industry’s state associations, have been recommending for some time. The NTSB’s safety recommendations are as follows:
• The NTSB recommends the FAA amend 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 77 to require all METs be registered, marked and—where feasible—lighted. • In addition, it recommends creating a national, public database for the registration of all METs. • The NTSB specifically recommends AWEA revise its Wind Energy Siting Handbook to include language indicating the hazards posed by METs to low-level aviation and encourage the voluntary marking of METs to increase visibility, as referenced in Advisory Circular 70/7460-1, with the updated FAA MET marking guidelines from the federal register of June 2011. • In addition, the Agency recommends AWEA inform its members of the circumstances resulting in MET fatalities and emphasize the importance of understanding the aviation hazards associated with METs when erecting them. • As for the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Defense and the USDA, the NTSB recommends the agencies provide a copy of the aforementioned Advisory Circular as part of their review and approval of applications to build METs. • For the states, four territories and District of Columbia that currently do not have MET legislation in place, the NTSB specifically recommends enactment of legislation that would require METs to be marked and registered in a directory. Links to the NTSB’s complete recommendations directed to each of these entities are available at www.agaviation. org/content/ntsb-metsafety-recommendations. NAAA is pleased that the NTSB remains cognizant of the importance of aviation safety as it pertains to METs. The Association supports the above-mentioned NTSB safety recommendations and is pleased the Agency agrees that more needs to be done to protect low-level pilots.
Meanwhile, NAAA will continue to work with the FAA to encourage expansion of the AC and pursue guidance and official laws or ordinances applicable to all types of obstacles and towers—guy wired and free-standing alike. If regulatory solutions cannot be found or continue to move at a glacial pace, NAAA is currently considering legal approaches. To learn more about NAAA’s wind tower education campaign and the Association’s efforts regarding the dangers of low-level obstacles, visit www.agaviation.org/towers.htm. NAAA will continue to keep members abreast of these efforts through the NAAA website, magazine and eNewsletter, as well as AgAir Update.
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The upside of pesticides One summer when I was growing up on our family dairy farm, we had a number of cows deliver twin calves. That’s unusual. A herd the size of ours might see one or two sets of twins in a year.
two together, my father switched herbicides. As I recall, we only had one set of twins next year.
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I recalled this story when I realized that Silent Spring, the book credited with launching the environmental movement, recently reached its 50th anniversary of publication. Technologists will note that Silent Spring also gave antitechnology activists new life. Its author, Rachel Carson, got at least one thing right: The
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But Carson also made a number of other pronouncements that have turned out to be wrong. It is worth reviewing a few of them for lessons learned.
Still, you have to give Rachel Carson credit for raising sensitivities to environmental issues. If her predictions about cancer rates sound overly dire, it is helpful to know that she was dying from breast cancer when she was writing her book. That kind of reality has a tendency to color one’s outlook on things.
Carson was big on preserving natural habitats. Perhaps the biggest hole in her argument that critics have pointed out over the years is that pesticides and herbicides play a part in preserving natural habitats by reducing the amount of land and other resources necessary to grow crops. They are key, for example, in no-till farming. No-till eliminates erosion and loss of soil nutrients from wind and water action that comes from running tractors through fields numerous times to kill weeds. But perhaps most interesting is Carson’s claim that man-made carcinogens caused a majority of cancers and that cancer could eventually strike “one in every four” Americans. So you would expect to see cancer rates trending upward if synthetic pesticides were a cause. But once figures are adjusted for our aging population, clinicians say this hasn’t happened. In fact, cancer death rates for nonsmokers up to 69 years old declined from the 1950s onward. Epidemiologists have estimated that no more than 5% of all cancer deaths are due to pollution and that most cancer deaths
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the opportunity to voice their concerns about the proposed new aircraft user fees now being considered in Congress – fees that many feel will have a negative effect on general aviation. “One of these proposed new fees will charge pilots $100 for every contact with Air Traffic Control,” said Hirsch. “While we understand the fiscal realities behind such discussions, we are concerned about the discouraging effect they may have on general aviation.”
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The next stop was to the offices of Dorenda Baker, Director of Aircraft Certification for the FAA. “It was a good and positive meeting,” commented Hirsch. “We discussed the certification of the AT-1002 as well as a list of other Air Tractor improvements, before we moved on to issues affecting the industry as a whole.” As a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
board of directors, Jim Hirsch was well prepared. “Air Tractor is certainly not alone in the industry as far as seeing the immediate need for a streamlining of FAA certification rules,” he said, “and the importance of ensuring that those rules are uniformly, consistently applied in restricted category airplane certification. It makes no sense that certification rules for our industry are as extensive as those required for commercial airliners, and the fact that they are drives up costs, slows
development and places a real financial burden on aircraft manufacturers.” On Tuesday evening Hirsch attended a dinner with ESOP attorney John Kober, Senator Cruz and representatives of other Texas ESOP businesses. The senator expressed concern that ESOPs may soon come under IRS scrutiny, and he promised work to protect ESOP companies from IRS overreach. Cruz brought those in attendance up to date on efforts to revitalize Texas businesses and the need to reduce federal regulation that hinders business expansion and job growth.
"When I sat down in my airline seat on Saturday morning, I felt like I'd run a marathon," says Hirsch. "And in a way, I did," he adds. "Washington is a world away from Olney, Texas, but this old Texas Aggie felt I'd had a pretty good run with the big dogs this week."
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Guest speaker at the GAMA meeting was Deborah A. P. Hersman, chairman of the National Transportation Safety Administration. Her topic? The NTSA's “Most Wanted List”. The Most Wanted List represents the NTSB's advocacy priorities. It is designed to increase awareness and support for the most critical changes needed to reduce transportation accidents and save lives. At the end of her presentation, Hersman asked GAMA
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Dusting vineyards in Chile More than a decade ago, an AgAir Update reader from Chile (Jose Ignacio Caminos) sent a remarkable photo of an Ag-Cat spreading sulfur dust over a wine vineyard in the Colchagua Valley region of Chile. The photo made a great cover for all editions of AgAir Update. However, it created quite a stir amongst readers. Many appreciated the appeal of the photo, while others were concerned about the effect it had with the general public seeing this menacing ag-plane bearing down on a demonstrative individual holding a bottle of wine. www.agairupdate.com
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Victor Gonzales faz uma passagem sobre os vinhedos de Viu Manent aplicando pó de enxofre no Ag-Cat da Aero Santa Cruz, com o vinicultor Grant Phelps mostrando uma garrafa de seu Cabernet Sauviginon 2004. Foto por Matt Wilson ( www.mattwilson.cl ).
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Victor Gonzalez realizando una pasada de espolvoreo de azufre el Ag-Cat de Aero Santa Cruz sobre la Viña Viu Manent y el enólogo Grant Phelps presentando su botella de Cabernet Sauvignon 2004. Foto de Matt Wilson (www.mattwilson.cl)
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Cruz Fumigaciones Aereas, owned and operated by Victor Gonzales in Santa Cruz, Chile. To this day, the March/ April 2007 Latin edition of AgAir Update is framed and hanging on the wall of the Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aereas’ office. Victor Gonzales formed the company in 1994. Two full time pilots and a third pilot who helps in the busy season fly three company PA-25 Pawnees. Two of these aircraft have the 235 HP engine with a fixed pitch propeller. The third Pawnee has the 260 HP engine with a constant speed propeller. A fourth plane in the fleet is a 450 HP B-model Ag-Cat, which Victor flies.
Two of Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aereas’ aircraft on the ramp at the Santa Cruz home base. The aircraft fly from a Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC - the Chilean FAA) registered 800-meter airstrip. The 260-HP Pawnee with its constant speed prop is being prepped for a new paint job in the company colors.
Unique to the rest of the agaviation world, Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aereas applications are 80% sulfur dust on grape vineyards for Chilean wine production. The sulfur dust is applied at 20 kilos per hectare; all loaded into the aircraft by hand. Aero Santa Cruz Fumigaciones Aereas has about 25 vineyard customers. Based on Victor’s 120-hectare farm on the
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Pacific Ocean to its west. Both regions are known for their excellent ability to raise grapes for wine production. Victor prefers the Ag-Cat and Pawnees for the type flying required in this region. The sulfur is so corrosive that it is better to use aircraft with a simpler electrical system and less complicated features. For example, during the sulfur dust applications, the Ag-Nav GPS unit is removed to minimize corrosion to the it. Flags are used to mark the swaths in the vineyards.
Victor Gonzales and AgAir Update publisher/editor, Bill Lavender, admire one of about 20 Chilean breed horses that Victor and his wife, Carmen Díaz, own and enjoy on their 120-hectare farm.
outskirts of Santa Cruz, the company flies from multiple airstrips as far south as 120 kilometers to Talca to 180 kilometers to the north to Santiago throughout the
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ntsb reports NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA341* Date: June 10, 2013 Location: Farnsworth, TX Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-301 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. An Air Tractor AT-301 sustained substantial damage during a forced landing following a loss of engine power near Farnsworth, TX. The pilot was not injured. The airplane sustained damage to the right wing and fuselage. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight, which was not operated on a flight plan. The local flight originated from a private airstrip near the accident site.
The pilot reported that he had flown two flights on the morning of the accident, and had to halt flight operations due to adverse weather. When the weather conditions improved he again began flight operations. The accident flight was the first flight after resuming flight operations. He reported that while staring his first spray pass, the engine lost partial power and a descent rate began. He attempted to dump his load of chemical to lighten the airplane but it contacted the field, coming to rest on the right wing. The right landing gear had folded under the airplane.
NTSB Identification: *ANC13WA057* Date: June 13, 2013 Location: Seosan, Korea Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR AT-502 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. On June 13, 2013, about 0749 Korea standard time, a Air Tractor AT-502 airplane, Korea registration HL5105, was destroyed during a forced landing following a loss of engine control near, Seosan, Republic of Korea. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was equipped with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-15AG engine.
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NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA353* Date: June 16, 2013 Location: Minot, ND Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-802A Injuries: 1 Serious. An Air Tractor 802A sustained substantial damage during a forced landing after a collision with trees. The pilot sustained serious injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed in the vicinity and no flight plan was filed. The aerial application
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were toppled by the impact with the guy wires. The pilot reported that there was no malfunction or system failure of the airplane before the accident. NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA379* Date: June 28, 2013 Location: Salisbury, MO Aircraft: PIPER PA-25-235 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Piper PA25-235, sustained substantial damage when it lost control while attempting to land on a dirt road near Salisbury, Missouri. The commercial pilot was not injured. The pilot stated that he landed the tail wheel-equipped airplane on a dirt road with a left crosswind. As the airplane slowed down, he applied right rudder and brake. The pilot said the right brake was soft and he tried to pump it several times before he elected to go-around, but the rudder pedal was hitting up against the hopper. After applying power, the pilot was unable to maintain directional control and veered off the road and into a ditch. Examination of the airplane
revealed that when the right brake was in the neutral position and the brake was applied, it did hold pressure. However, when full right rudder pedal was applied and the brake was pressed, it came in contact with the hopper thus limiting full travel of both the brake and rudder. The pilot said he had no problems with the brake on the previous landings he made that day. NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA451* Date: July 29, 2013 Location: Lombardville, IL Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-400A Injuries: 1 Minor. An Air Tractor Incorporated AT-400A, sustained substantial damage after a loss of control on takeoff from a private grass runway near Lombardville, Illinois. The commercial pilot was not injured. No flight plan was filed and visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local aerial application flight conducted under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 137. The pilot stated that during the takeoff
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The pilot reported hearing a loud boom, and a loss of main rotor rpm. The tail boom separated during the run-on landing and the fuselage subsequently rolled onto its side. NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA472* Date: August 04, 2013 Location: Simmesport, LA Aircraft: Air Tractor Inc AT-301 Injuries: 1 Serious. An Air Tractor Inc AT-301 impacted terrain during an aerial application of a field near Simmesport, Louisiana. The airplane received substantial damage to a wing. The commercial pilot sustained serious injuries. The local flight originated at an unknown time.
According to the pilot, he was flying the helicopter off of a truck bed when the rotor rpm decreased. He set the helicopter down on the ground and then initiated another takeoff. The helicopter became airborne and was traveling at 25 miles per hour when the engine experienced a total loss of power. The pilot made a forced landing into a field which resulted in substantial damage to the tail boom and tail rotor.
NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA463* Date: August 06, 2013 Location: Vinton, IA Aircraft: BELL 47G-3B-1 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Bell 47G-3B-1 helicopter made a forced landing after a total loss of engine power near Vinton, Iowa. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.
NTSB Identification: *CEN13LA464* Date: August 06, 2013 Location: Santa Teresa, NM Aircraft: PIPER PA-36-300 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. A Piper PA-36-300 airplane was substantially damaged after ground impact near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The pilot did not report any injuries.
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Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local flight, which departed without a flight plan from a private airport near San Miguel, New Mexico, about 0830. The pilot stated that he arrived to spray a cotton field, which was divided by a diagonal power line. After a spray pass on the north side of the power line, he maneuvered for a spray pass on the south side of the power line. During pull up from this pass, the airplane struck a tree. The pilot was unable to maintain roll control and maneuvered to a forced landing, during which the airplane cartwheeled in a grass field. The weather observation station at El Paso International Airport (KELP), located about 13 miles east of the accident site,
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Transland acquires CP Products Transland and CP Products are pleased to announce that two of the most respected companies in the industry are teaming together to become an even stronger presence in the aerial application market. Effective September 1st, CP Products became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transland. James Frank, Owner of Transland, said, “CP Products has been a successful and innovative part of the aerial and ground application industry for the past 22 years. It is our intent and responsibility to build on the product development heritage that they have left for us. The CP nozzles are a critical product line that we are excited to be able to offer our customers. We are fortunate that Carolyn felt that we were a great fit to continue the legacy that she, her father and Chris have established in the industry. It is not just the great products that have set CP Products apart, but its people. We are truly excited about adding these talented people to our team.” According to Carolyn Baecker, “When the decision was made to seek a buyer for CP Products Company, the primary concern was finding an industry-
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CP Products has been a successful and innovative part of the aerial application industry for the past 22 years. Transland General Manager Roberto Rodriguez said, “We are constantly looking for different ways to improve and diversify our product line. The acquisition of CP Products will strengthen our position as the leader in the manufacture of dispersal systems and allow us to provide another aspect of dispersal equipment to our customers.” Anthonie York, who will be temporarily locating to Tempe, Arizona to assist in
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behavior such as thinking it’s always routine and “this will never happen to me”, working in messy environments, hurriedly, not caring about detail or not reading and observing rules. Aviation is an inherently dangerous activity and complacent attitudes, routine and negligence only increase these risks. I try to exchange knowledge with everybody I have the pleasure of meeting. However, I always thought it curious how little safety is discussed in the ag aviation industry. Maybe it’s the typical professional culture that normally avoids the accident subject, or that speaking of safety is not compatible with the daring behavior of a crop duster. Great mistake! Daring, pushing the envelope (breaking barriers), in any activity demands a deep knowledge of what’s being done so the attempt doesn’t turn into a frustration or a disaster. We know in any given profession there is a set of habits and beliefs established by attitudes, rules, values and expectations which, shared by its members, result in a sense that these are mandatory. Be aware this behavior has caused much damage. Who says what has become the normal behavior of a group is right? Who says the way it was done until today is the best? To these behaviors or attitudes that constantly put at risk, disturb or at least hamper the progress of ag aviation – though commonly accepted – I call “the dark side” of the profession. As an example, I’ll mention a common practice in Brazilian ag aviation. Here, operators usually sell what they erroneously call
application rate. Said in another way, the costumer got used to buy, and deal for, an application of 1.5, 2, 2.5 or any other quantity of gallons per acre of application mix, as if water was the most important issue of the job to be done. However, we all know the right thing to do would be selling the deposition of the chemicals on the crop, regardless of application volume. Ag aviation should sell efficiency, which is translated to application quality. The option of application volume is a technical decision and, as such, should be made by professionals, as a result of several parameters. We cannot treat this important limit as something you can deal for. We are not pawn dealers or bartenders! We are, or should be, companies that provide specialized air services, and as such, we should have complete control of what we do. If one of our customers needs surgery, I think he or she won’t discuss the technical details of the procedure. He or she will just trust the surgeon and expect for the success of the procedure. So I ask, why is it different with aerial applicators? The answer is the “professional culture”. The “dark side” of this culture that has been established throughout years and today hampers the development of companies that have the technology and able professionals. This behavior is hard to fight, since it is used today, many times, as a shroud to cover unprofessional attitudes. Fortunately, on the side of safety, we are slowly stopping bad behavior and saving lives. I hope we can be lucid, strong and united enough to protect ag-aviation and soon write on the doors of every hangar: “Ag Aviation. Here we sell application quality.”
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AT-502 simulator for Latin America During June 26-28, 2013, Aeroglobo Aviones, an Air Tractor representative for Lane Aviation, attended the SINDAG convention in Cuiaba Brazil. At the convention, two AT-502B aircraft were delivered to Brazilian customers André Tripoloni and TOM Aeroagrícola. After a speech presented by Air Tractor president, Jim Hirsch, the symbolic delivery of the 3000th Air Tractor was made. This aircraft was acquired by the André Maggi Group, represented by Mr. Itamar Locks, Director and Pedro Valente, General Manager. The big news this year for AeroGlobo and Lane Aviation is the introduction of an Air Tractor flight simulator based at the Aeroglobo offices in Botucatu Brazil. Many pilots at the SINDAG convention were very interested in simulator training and have already secured a slot to train.
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1995 AT-502B C-GJBH -34 TTAF 5300hrs TT engine 3400hrs Cabin Heat, Air Cond, M3 with flow control, Bottom load fuel, VG’s 170 gal Fuel, Work lights, radio, x-ponder, CP-09’s, Flagger, 3 inch load, smoker, right boom shutoff, Lane electric brake, always hangared, no fertilizer machine, spar mod done @ 4000 hrs @ airtractor $545,000, email Dave for more info dave@jonair.com or call 204-870-2828 (10-13) In Stock - NEW 2013 AT-402B, PT6-34AG, 234 Fuel, Smoker, Lane Brake, 3 Piece Windshield, Cabin Heat, Stainless Steel Camlocs, 3” Load, With or Without GPS. Call Farm Air Inc. 877-715-8476. t f n
1984 AgCat Super B N3628D; 10844 TT; 11138 SNEW; 382 SHSI; VFR; 2012 Paint; 1 Seat; Great Super B AgCat. 10,844 TT, 382 SHOT by Pro-Turbines, 211 SIRAN power section, New Paint... $295,000. For more information call Darryl or Bill 870-572-9011 (10-13) Major airframe repair and rebuilds for all models of AgCats. We will build your dream AgCat from the ground up. Closest thing to a new AgCat out there. Call Hershey Flying Service at 308-368-5556 and ask for a quote. (01-14) 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 800-542-8565 or emial jcaviation@pldi.net At fn
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1996 AT 502A-45, N60607, 10,834 hrs. TT on airframe, 124 hrs. SHS IRAN, Wing Spar mod life remaining 5,667 hrs., Hartzell 5 blade prop TTSN 2,049 hrs., Satloc Intellistar w/Intelliflow control, Smoker, Lane Brake w/4 blade adjustable fan, Cockpit heat/AC, Wingman, Right boom shut-off, Hopper Rinse System, Night work-lights. Price $475,000. Call Tommy: 318-757-3141, 601-748-1444, tommy.ellett@yahoo.com (10-13)
1991 AT502-0152 PT6A-34AG N1515G Refurbished airframe, looks and runs good, ready to work! $450,000 Rick Stone, Southeastern Aircraft 800-441-2964 t fn 1989 Turbine AT-400-28, Also available: Garrett-1 Turbine AgCat, Eagle, and -10 Turbine Dromader w/out engine and propeller. For more information call David 815-451-0621 (10-13)
1996 AT-502B 9,000 TT AF & E-34 Satloc Bantom GPS, flow control, drop boom, lane electric brake, bottom load fuel, smoker, AC, CP 11 nozzles. Very clean. $475,000. Call Matt @ 662-574-5590 or by email, hmbrignac@gmail.com (10-13) 1995 AT-502B-15AG Sale or Trade for Low Time AT-502B. 4050 TTAF&E, 400SHSI, 1500 SPOH, Eddy Current 2013, Fail Safe 2003, SatLoc M3, Intelliflow, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, WeathAero Fan, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, Compro Smoker, Single Point 170 Fuel, VG’s, Air, Heat, Night Lights, WW, Rinse Tank, Strip & Paint 2013, SS Camloc Kit, New Tailwheel Spring, Garmin Audio Panel, KY 96A Com, Kenwood VHF & UHF FM, Transponder Mode C. No Spreading. Price $500,000 306-445-3099 Email fran@batairspray. com (10-13) 2006 AT 602 N4257R; 2354 TT; 2354 SNEW; 610 SHSI; VFR; 1 Seat; Air Tractor 602 w/ -60AG, 2354 TT A/F, 610 SHOT, SS booms, CP nozzles, dual side loader, single point fuel, 6 Blade... Call for more information on Monthly Lease South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (10-13)
1992 AT-502A-45B. S/N 502A-0175 TT AC 8665 TT since new wing spar caps. 2107 TT SMOH, prop 429 TTshot, 370 landing gear time all 3, 553 Satloc M3 pulse lites, 25 in gate, lane brake and fan, Harbour AC/ heater, Shaddin FF night lites, ky46 com txpdr elt. $450,000. Contact M & M Air Service George Mitchell, 409-6565998, mmairgeorge@msn.com (10-13)
2010 AT- 8 02, - 67, 26 0 0 h r s T T, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual $1,025,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn
2 0 1 1 AT- 8 0 2 1 2 0 0 T T - 6 5 , 3 0 8 gl.fuel,smoker, Amsafe restraints, ac/ heat, Lane electric brake/fan, 10” Trans hyd gate w/ Vonderant controller, shadin, night working lights,G-4 w/flow control, single point fuel, load hawg, no damage, 3” side load + spray system, hopper rinse, CP-11 nozzels, Fresh Annual $1,140,000 Call 573-421-2573 (10-13)
04 AT-602, 4100TT AF & E-60 AG, Satloc Flow control, wingman, CP’s and spreader $600,000 Call 662-588-0519 (10-13)
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1992 Air Tractor 502 S/N 502-0203 N9152R ** Left factor in January 1993, 8,880 hrs TT PT6A-34, 438 hrs since HSI and New Pratt CT Blades, Hartzell 646 hrs since IRAN, 2” stainless spray system, streamline booms with 72 CP-11 Nozzles, 3” Equipment bottom load valve, Transland special 38” wide gate, 500 Gal Fiberglass hopper, 3-color polyurethane paint finish, 29x11 high-flotation tires & wheels with dual 3-piston brakes, electrically operated high-lift flaps with aileron droop, 3-blade constant-speed reversing Hartzell Propeller, 250 amp starter-generator, 170 gal fuel tanks, strobe lights, windshield washer and wiper, Air/Heat, Smoker, CP-11 Nozzles, Elec Brake Gr. Adj., M3 w/ FlowControl, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Wet Spline Starter Generator, Drop Booms,Wingman, 10 Vane Transland Spreader, ** Spar cap mod, main gear replaced, and panels were painted at 7,670 hrs $400,000. Call Randy Everett 870-672-1044 or email emflyat502@yahoo.com (10-13)
2010 AT-802A, N6000J, TT 1665.1 AF and engine. A/C, Heater, Cp Nozzles, H e m i s p h e r e/ i n t e l l i s t a r G P S w i t h intelliflow control,wingman, 48 volt fast start, smoker, transland-Del Norte Firegate, Ram Air inlet, offset engine mount. Call Dayrl for Pricing South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870-9951323 nights and weekends (10-13) 1992 AT-502, N9152R, -34, 8880 hrs TT, 438 hrs since HSI and new Pratt CT blades, 646 hrs since IRAN, spar cap mod, main gear replaced, and panels were painted at 7670 hrs, air, heat, smoker, cp 11 nozzles, elec. brake gr. adj., M3 w/flowcontrol, Reabe hopper gauge, wet spline starter generator, drop booms, Wingman, 10 Vane Transland Spreader $400,000 Call 870-672-1044 tfn 20 0 6 A i r Tr a c to r AT- 4 01B , 1,18 0 Horas desde nuevo, Pratt & Whitney R1340, 18 horas desde overhaul mayor (Covington). Hélice Hydromática de tres palas, 800 horas desde overhaul mayor. GPS SATLOC M3 con control de flujo, Aire Acondicionado, Radio c o m u n i c a d o r, Tr a n s p o n d e r. E s t e avión se encuentra en muy buenas c o n d i c i o n e s , l i s t o p a r a t r a b a j a r. $315,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956 399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn 1992 AT-402, N1532H ser. no. 402-0852, TTAF 9101. PT6A-28 ser. no. PCE-51331, TTE 35,790 TSMOH 4925.9, since HSI 1000 hrs. Prop since new 1820.4 Fresh annual, fresh paint. M3, Crophawk, Weathaero fan, spreader. 2000 hrs. since factory spar caps. Call 870-479-3737 or email fbfsllc@gmail.com or raider.rider@ att.net. (10-13) 1998 AT-402 PT-15, 6100 TTAF&E, loaded ready to go to work. Banham, flow control, CP3 nozzles, wingman, hopper rinse, comm radio, VG’s. Call Stan Fergueson 501-516-6156 (10-13)
1997 AT-602-60AG N602KP S/N6020421 TSMOH-eng 3908, Time Since Factory wing SPAR replacement 0 time since hot section/major repair LT Blades/ Vane ring prop 838 SMOH. Satloc Bantan unit. Wingman Lane electrical, brake/fan well maintained/spray ready. COM Radio w/transponder/ELT. $495,000 Call 409656-5998 or 409-656-4036 (10-13) 1992 Air Tractor AT-401, 4,500 horas desde nuevo, 150 horas desde reparación mayor en el motor (R1340, 600hp), freno eléctrico con abanico variable “Lane”, aire acondicionado, boquillas CP, radio comunicador. Disponible en Septiembre. Muy buenas condiciones. $225,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956399-2320 tfn
2001 AT-602. Aircraft TT 6,032; Propeller TSO 0.0; Engine PT6A- 45 w/TSHSI 0.0 and OH CT Blades; Fuel Control, Engine Driven Fuel Pump, and Prop Governor all TSO 0.0. Includes: Fuel Capacity 218 gal; Hopper w/Rinse; Smoker; Bottom Loader; Flow Meter; Lane Electric Pump Brake; GPS (Del Norte); Flagger; Load Hog; Wingman; KY96 VHF; Shadin Fuel Flow; Air Conditioner (Engine Driven); New Batteries; Cockpit Heater; Night Lights; Windshield Washer; Fresh Annual; Fresh Paint. Price Reduced to $495,000. Jim Mills 812-877-2587 or jim@turbinesinc.com (09-14)
1990 Air Tractor 401 Total Time 5610 696 SMOH Tulsa 22D40 AG200 2nd year on AD inspection. WAG Flagger I, Crophawk. Lane Electric Brake. CP on Stainless boom. 188.5 hrs to go on Eddie current inspection. Been in Colorado for 23 years. spare wag with airplane. Art Jones 719-852-3241 (10-13) 1992 AT-502A-45 TT 6900 Engine 0SHOT Airplane is very clean, well maintained & ready to go to work. Contact Wilbur Ellis Air 605-350-4536 gkrech@wilburellis.com for spec sheet and list of upgrades. (10-13)
1981 AT-301, Super Clean, Excellent Condition, 7512 TT, 940 hrs SMOH Cov., 3 Blade counter weight prop 52 hrs SMOH, New spar caps, Std fuel cap, 2 Retractable wing lights, SS Booms, CP Nozzles, Crophawk, Flagger, Smoker, 29” Tires, 2012 Satloc Lite Star II, Excellent paint and panels. Always hangared, never left outside. Call for references and more pics. $140,000 Roger Myers, Kootenai Valley Flying Service Inc. 208-290-2598 (10-13)
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2010 AT-802, -67, 2600 hrs TT, 0 since HSI, hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, elec. brake gr. adj., Del Norte w/flowcontrol, smoker, dual single point fuel, Wingman, fresh annual ................................................................... $1,025,000 2010 AT-802, N422BR, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., air, heat, 10” hydraulic gate w/Del Norte controller, Del Norte w/flow control, single point, Wingman, fresh annual, fresh HSI ................................................. $1,100,000
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 Riddell 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (10-13)
2006 AT-802A-0233 PT6A-65AG 4288 hours TT. 0 hrs HSI and prop reseal, new landing gear, Satloc Bantam, Lane elect brake and fan, A/C, heat $735,000 Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer t f n
1998 AT-602, 8420 TT, -60, 0 hrs since HSI, 0 hrs since power section inspection, hydraulic spray system, single point fuel, M3, Wingman..........................$465,000 Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. Will also consider trade. For pictures and details ......................................................................................................... $150,000
Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n
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19 76 AT- 3 01 75 8 5 T T, 7 9 0 S M O H Covington, Extensive work/annual @ George’s Aircraft 9/12, 126 gals fuel, wings done 500 hrs ago, $125,000For more info Cavanaugh Flying Service 308 832-1966 or email mikepcavanaugh@ hotmail.com (10-13) 2009 Air Tractor 602-60 5 inch Hyd. Gate, intelliflow and dry gate controller, 2 sets of booms, Gps equipped,available in Oct. with frest hot/annual. 3200 hrs TTE/AF very clean. $760,000 Call Chuck 662-207-6682 or email cottonwingair@ yahoo.com (10-13)
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2005 AT 402B -15 P & W engine, 3225 TT, Windshield washer, New Bantham GPS with large screen,smoker, tank rinser, single point fuel, 1 owner, bought new. $575,000. Call 256-426-7242 or 256-2475694 (10-13)
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1998 AT-602, 8420 TT, -60, 0 hrs since HSI, 0 hrs since power section inspection, hydraulic gate system, single point fuel, M3, Wingman. $465,000.00 Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 1991 AT-401 - 5160TT/ 811 since O/H engine/ 38 since O/H Hydromatic prop: 400 gal hopper, Lane fan and electric brake, dropped stainless booms, CP nozzles, 2” left bottom load, spreader, 126 gal fuel, aileron servos, vortex generators, nav/strobe/instrument and landing lights, electronic tach, Satloc Airstar 99 GPS, very good condition. $165,000 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn 1976 AT-301 SN 0030. 4736 hrsTT. 1322 engine SOH. Prop 1101 hrs SO. 126 Gals Fuel, flagger, smoker, Satloc litestar 2, Have 0 time since overhaul engine and prop available. Make an offer. bha2@wavecom. net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (10-13)
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. TFN
AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-byside 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. TFN
1969 CESSNA 188 N3534Q; 5979 TT; 0 SMOH; VFR; 1 Seat; 1969 Cessna A188. IO-520-D w/ 0.0 SMOH. 537 SPOH, Super booms, Satloc Lite-Star II, Flagman, Fresh annual and paint; $115,000 South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days or 870995-1323 nights and weekends (10-13)
2011 AT-802, 1100 TTAF&E, -65, smoker, Wingman, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $1,130,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 TFN 2010 AT-802, 1910 TTAF&E, -67, smoker, elec brake gr. adj, load hog, 10” hydraulic gate, fresh annual, fresh HSI. $1,100,000 Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn Air Tractor 402 for more information and price call Darryl or Bill 870-5729011 (10-13)
Don’t miss a great deal on these beautiful models, great addition to your growing collection. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn 2013 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 tfn 2002 Air Tractor AT-802A -65, 4153 TT. single place, 308 gallon fuel. See @ queenbeeair.com TFN
Order your Turbine AT-402 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478987-2250 or order online at agairupdate. com TFN
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Large inventory or Air Tractor Parts. Surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
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. TFN Save money. Buy used. Parting out several Air Tractor 402, 502, 602, and 802, Thrush and , Ag Cats. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 tfn
AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferr y speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraf t 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. T F N 2013 Air Tractor AT-502B, PT6A-34AG 750HP, Nuevo para entregar en Agosto de 2013. Equipado con freno eléctrico y abanico variable “Lane”, sistema de riego de dos pulgadas con 44 boquilllas, aire acondicionado, horizonte artificial, radio comunicador Garmin, certificado de aeronavigabilidad de exportación $815,000.00 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-3995323, Fax 956-399-2320 tfn
Order your AT-502 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN 2013 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW $CALL$ 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS SYSTEM, HEATER, NDH, LIKE NEW $825,000.00 2006 AT-401B, 1,231 TTAF, 70 SMOH, A/C, SATLOC W/FLOW, LANE BRAKE $300,000.00 2011 AT-504, FTO - NEW, Lane brake and fan, Garmin comm, Garmin transponder $849,450.00 2013 AT-802A/67AG, FTO, LANE BRAKE & FAN, SS camlocs, smoker $1,353,900 2013 AT-502B, DEC. DELIVERY, SPEC’D TO ORDER $817,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401. tfn
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1966 Cessna 185E 10-520 Cont. TT 2703 hrs. 1021 hrs. SMOH Always Hangared Never on floats exc. Condition Call Marvin between 9a.m - 5 p.m 701-327-4222 (10-13)
1976 Cessna Ag Truck 2930 TTSN 720 SFREM three blade, super boom cps, M-3, crophawk, com radio. One of the cleanest no damage history Cessna left two owner Montana since new. $150,000 firm no trades. Email sesaviation@hotmail.com or call 406-249-0285 (10-13)
1976 CESSNA - A188B – s/n 18802657T Esta aeronave tem sido mantida com todos os boletins de Serviços, DA’s e Ad’s cumpridas. Aeronave de um produtor agrícola que adquiriu um Air Tractor. Motor 820 TSO Hélice : 950 TSO US$115,000 (cento e quinze mil dólares). Equipamentos: DGPS Satloc M3 Bomba eólica Barra de Pulverização Email olavo@aeroglobo.com.br or visit www. aeroglobo.com.br (10-13) 1975 – N9482R - Cessna Ag Truck, 3500 3600TT, 300 SMOH, NEW Crankshaft, Bantam, SL40. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn
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. TFN
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. TFN
1976- Cessna Bonair,-A188B, 3227.0TT, ENGINE TIME: 456.0, New Tail Wheel Assembly, S.S. Boom, Satloc Lite Star II, Smoker, Locking Tail Wheel,Nozzles 42 Ea Tee Jets, NEW MOTOR IN HYDRAULIC MANUAL PUMP W/NEW HOUSING Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 tfn 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 Atfn
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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Piper, Pawnee or Brave aircraft. We are also looking for parts inventory, or derelict aircraft as well call Jerry at 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net Atfn
Cessna 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 tfn J & C enterprises Aviation Inc. Wants to buy your Cessna aircraft, New & Used part of any kind. Call Jerry 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn Will trade nice 1972 Super Viking for flying Ag Truck or Pawnee. Will consider projects. Call Jerry at J & C Enterprises Aviation, Inc. 1-800-542-8565 At fn
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1978 PA-36 30 0 B r ave 5 4 65T TAF 1246SMOHE 1365SPOH 645hr since hopper refurb 1365hrs since spar caps painted in 2012 SS Booms CP nozzles Lane elec brake Satloc Bantam crop hawk & Fuel cells and foams new with spar caps Owned since new Always been a Northern Aircraft $149,000 email shaun@kinniburghspray.com or call 403223-8245 or 403-795-8245 (10-13)
1975 PA36-400 Piper Brave 6923TTAF 1813SMOH (590 since all new ECI cylinders were installed) 1000TTSN prop (never overhauled) Bantom with Intelliflow, PAR100EX comm radio with Bluetooth capability, right and left hand electric boom shutoff, CP-11 nozzles,VG’S, Excellent paint and glass, very clean airplane, $149,000 Call Richard@605-870-1090 or Dillon @ 6 05 -216 - 6380 (1 0 -1 3) Order your Piper Pawnee Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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 tfn 1982 Pip er PA-18 -150 Sup er Cub, 500 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspeccionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Dusting, 956-399-5323, Fax 956-399-2320 t f n
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1993 Dromader TT on Airframe - 2194.3, TTon Engine- 2236.4, TSMO 797.20, Overhauled in 2003, Propeller Hamilton Standard Model- 23E50 DC-3 Prop STC, DC-3 Starter STC, Time Since major overhaul on Prop-284.7, Overhauled Carburetor - Aircraft Carburetor and injection service of Texas, Hydraulic Brakes, Engine driven Hyd Pump Gps -SAT LOC Garmin SL40 VHF comm, crop hawk, dry spreader box, DATE OF ANNUAL- 7-2413, Magnetos - Roger Pickett -overhaul recent, Vortex Generators, workhorse this season. $115,000 email elliot.abel@gmail. com or call 812-208-4326 (10 -13)
1994 Dash 10 Garrett Turbine Dromader, M18 A. Airframe TT 4300; -10 Engine 0 SHSI; Satloc M3 with Intelliflo, Hatfield single point re-fuel system, CP’s, Lane brake and fan, electric air conditioner, smoker, servo’s, Electronics International gauges. Very Clean, Recent paint and glass! Call ASI JET AG Division for additional pictures and details 952.941.6255 ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM (01-14)
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2011 – N70060, Thrush S2R-T34, 1080 TT SNEW, 228 GAL FUEL, WEATHAERO FAN, 60 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S.BOOM, FAN BRAKE, LOAD HAWG, VG’S, SMOKER, LED LIGHT, BANTAM GPS W/INTELLIFLOW, MVP-50, 3” SIDE L. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn)
1978 S2R-T34 Total Time 8876 engine TTSN 12058 TSO 3818 Power section Covington light OH 488, Hot 2.5. Cascade inlet, 192 gal Fuel,LitestarII Satloc, Night Lights, Wing tip Lights, Collins Air Conditioning, EI N1 and ITT Gauges. Call Bruce 208-431-7021, or Kevin at 208-6780372 (10 -13) 1993 S2R Thrush N6126Q S/NR 1340-032 Airframe TT 7934.0 hr. Engine -6 Garrett 0-IRAN, prop 0-SMOH, Fresh pain red over white, M-3 Satloc, A/C Call RFS for price 210-844-4074 (10 -13)
1993 510 Thrush with -10 Garret Cold air/ bleed heat, Lane fan and electric brake, M3 Satloc , VGs, Fuel flow meter, Crophawk ,Com radio with transponder, 12 volt cigarette plug, Stainless steel booms, AFS check valves, Drop stainless steel j tubes, Smoker, Brand new tires, Dual side load, Dual single point fuel, Dual landing lights, Strobe and nav lights And if you want it, we have a ten inch hydraulic fire gate that goes on it . Email rjeveridge@yahoo.com or call 478-973-8105 (10 -13)
1974, Thrush w/1820 Wright, Stewart D av i s co nve r s i o n , (h i n g e d e n g i n e mount). TT 8800 hrs. with 700plus h r s , S M O H . (A n d e r s o n A i r m o t i ve) Available end of September (2013) $150,000, contact Jock @ 509 346 2417 or hootsmonjock@smwireless.net (10-13) 1995 Thrush 510 S2R-G6, 9100 TT, Air, M3 smoke, spreader, electric fan brakes, one owner, no damage, current annual. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 TFN 1974 1820 Thrush super doer conversion, 11085tt,664 engine,fresh prop. 1973 1820 Thrush super doer conversion 10938tt, 691 engine,fresh prop, Both aircraf t excellent condition with all updates. email Mrsmith@Wilburellis. com or call 509-988-0075 (10 -13) 2011 – N7008M, Thrush S2R-T34, 490 TT SNEW, weathaero fan, 66 cp’s nozzles, s.S. Drop boom, led lights, air/heat, bantam gps w/intelliflow, bottom load fuel, vg’s, winglets, smoker, load hawg Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 1995 Thrush –6 and 2008 Thrush –10 your choice, very clean aircraft. Ready to go. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn
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1989 Thrush S2R T34, N3098C, PT6A34AG, TT 13,880.1. Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, smoker, Air Conditioner, 4 blade Lane fan, electric Brake. For more information call Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (10-13) 1993 Ayres Thrush N6018T, ser. no. T41192, TTAF 8131. PT6A-41 S/N PCE-80243, TTE 11,057, 1265 SHSI. TSOH on prop 169. 1415 hrs. since spar caps replaced. Annual Jan. 2013, Bantam with Intelliflow control, Weathaero fan, SSF spreader, Load Hawg, CP’s. Call 870-479-3737 or email raider.rider@att.net (10-13) 1996 Ayres Thrush, N3299P ser. # T42213, PT6A-42 S/N PCE93532. TTAF 7688, TT engine 9741, 820 hrs. since HSI ( 1st and 2nd stage PT blades replaced). TSOH on prop 222 hrs. Recent paint and belly skins. Bantam GPS with flow control,SSF spreader, Weathaero fan. May annual. Call 870-479-3737 or email fbfsllc@gmail. com (10-13)
2000 S2RT65/660(1300 SHP) - 5895 TT/ 0 since O/H engine and 5 blade prop: 660 gal hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, stainless booms, 3” left side load, 26,000 hour life wing, 230 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, aileron servos, quick start system, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, air cond., Load Hawg, good paint and glass, new tires and brakes. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 2000 660 Thrush 5000 TT 0 time PT6A-65 Zero time prop. New blades, load hot fast start, bottom fuel, new batteries, new tires and brakes. Spray system. Fresh Annual 812877-2587 jim@turbinesinc.com (09-14) 2000 – N4081P, Thrush S2R-T660, 7506 TTA, 6825 TT SNEW 0.0 SINCE HSI, 4150 TT SNEW ,0.0 SIRAN, 660 GAL, 66 CP’S NOZZLES, S.S. BOOM, WEATHAERO FAN, 3” TRANSLAND PUMP, M-3 SATLOC W/ FLOW C Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 (tfn) 2010 – N7023B - Thrush T34, 510 gal, 795 1365 Total, all options, dual cockpit, winglets, priced to sell. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn
2010 Thrush 510P, 600 TT, engine warranty remaining, MVP-50, Single point fuel, Smoker, VG’s, cool start, fresh annual, and More! Call ASI JET AG Division for price, pictures, and details. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer! Selling NEW and Used aircraft ASIJET-AG.COM or give us a call 952.941.6255 (01-14) 2009 – 5301W, Thrush S2R-T34, 1785.6 TT, Smoker, Shadin Fuel Flow, S.S. Boom, Satloc M3, 5 Blades Weathaero Fan, Smoker, Air condition/heat, 228 gallon fuel system, VG’s, Load Hawg. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500 (tfn) 1992 DC Thrush model S2R-T34, ser. no. T34-171DC, N95GP. Airframe T.T. 8594, engine T.T. 10,030, SMOH 3687. SOH on prop 2127. Bantam GPS, Intellistar flow control, CP’s, SSF 13 vane spreader, Weathaero fan, Load Hawg. $335,000 Call 870-479-3737 or email raider.rider@att. net (10-13) 2013- N30620, Thrush, S2R-T34, Factory NEW call for information. Mid Continent Aircraf t Corp Hay ti, MO 573 -359 0500 tfn 1974 S2RG5/525(Goering 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 ser vos, vor tex 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. fresh annual 559-6861794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn
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 TFN
Refurbished Thrush 1974-2012 7560 TT Engine M-601-E-11 GE O-SMOH by GE New Avia prop, New air, booms, side panels, glass, belly skins, tires, brakes, batteries, Refurbished 450 gallon hopper, extended fuel, new lower spar cap, new leading edges, new paint, EI glass panel. Call Johnson Airspray, Home of the Johnson Sidewinder 218-437-6415 or cell 218-201-1450 or visit our wesbsite johnsonairspray.com (10-13) 2012 - N30538 – Thrush –S2R-T34 -2012 PT6-34 Ag 510, FTO only 210TT, SMOKER, VG’S, MVP-50T, AIR/HEAT, LED LIGHTS, SPRAYER, MID CONTINENT BOTTOM LOADER. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500 tfn
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 t f n
Order your 510 Thrush Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
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 tfn
Order your Thrush 660 Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
New 2013 Thrush 510P with a PT6A34AG or GE H80 engines available, 2013 Deliveries available now. ASI JET AG Division is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales. ASI JET-AG.COM or Give us a call! 952-941-6255 01-14 WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net t fn
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Plan for the Callair A-9B with 0-540 250hp . SATLOC Lite GPS. Transland pump & spreader. Workhorse, did 1300 acres in one hard day in Illinois last year. 1038 SMOH, fabric ugly but punches good, control cables replaced this year, 3 cylinders >175hrs, new ignition harness, mags new points/condensers, converted to 24volt recently , new starter, alternator/ regulator. 76,74,77,75,74,71 annual due 7/2014 $35,000 email elliot.abel@gmail. com or call 812-208-4326 (10-13)
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Order your Weatherly Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
BUILD CHEAP TAIL WHEEL TIME to train for Ag Career 1941 AERONCA Defender(L3) Historic Civil Air Patrol Markings Reduced to $19,000.Hangar kept.3675 TT- 520 SMOH-150 STOH-Air frame rebuilt 1995 with Stits(in green) Great trainer! Call 772-285-5506 (10-13)
bell - hiller (3) Hiller 12E--4500 Spray Systems, Satlocs, etc. Parts & Tools Inventory Available Also. Phone 612-751-0864; Email:Mstier3@aol.com (10-13) Bell OH-58C Garlic Conversion, certified in restricted use category only. N139RD, S/N: 71-20396. Helicopter has 11689.1 total flight time and 8454.1 total engine time. VFR with Carter Engineering Audio Panel, 804D-20, Garmin GNC 250XL GPS/ Com, Garmin GTX-320 Transponder, FDC Aerofilter Kit, Facet external oil filter kit, wire strike kit, and Isolair belly mounted tank and spray system with Kawak hydraulic drive. This ship has been used for ag spraying. An additional set of new Bell main rotor blades (not surplus) are available for purchase with purchase of helicopter. Contact Bart Alexander at 318-424-8395 for information. (10-13)
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Order your Boy and AgCat Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n
Order your AT-802F Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com tfn Order your In-Formation Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S &H. at agairupdate.comTFN
AIRCRAFT 2013 AIR TRACTORS , reserve your position now ............................................................................$CALL$ 2012 AT-502B, 250 TTAF&E, SATLOC, SS System, Heater, NDH, Like New .................................$825,000 2006 AT-401B, 1,231 TTAF, 70 SMOH, A/C, Satloc W/Flow, Lane Brake ......................................$300,000 2011 AT-504, FTO - NEW, Lane brake and fan, Garmin comm, Garmin transponder ....................$849,450 2013 AT-802A/67AG, FTO, LANE BRAKE & FAN, SS CAMLOCS, SMOKER ............................ $1,353,900 2013 AT-502B, DEC. DELIVERY, SPEC’D TO ORDER .....................................................................$817,500 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ............................................... $63,500 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN .......... $260,000 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE ..........................................$CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – New And Used ........................................$CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VAIN SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW .................................................... $9,500 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ............................................$CALL$
Order your Bell 206 Helicopter Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60. plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com TFN
misc. aircraft 1964 450 S-2C Snow. Very Clean,satloc,flow control,modern hopper(270 gal),hyd.prop. Ready to go to work. $120,000. For more information call 308775-3034 (10-13) 2009 R44 II 600 TT Since New, Updated Fuel Bladders. Farm Air Inc. 877-7158476. tfn
COMMANDER ROCKWELL 112TCA 1977- S/N 13194 TT: 800 hours, fresh annual, all paperwork updated new paint, tires, windscreen and windows green tinted, always hangared.- All ADs complied with.- All instruments inspected.- Radio Nav/Com OK Engine: Lycoming TO-360C1A6D; T T 80 0 hour s TSOVH: 22 hours (TBO calendar) New three blade propeller (STC); new governor Asking U$S 140.000.- Airplane is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia Owner: Verly Valdez Please email to: retamosa@adinet.com.uy (tfn)
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FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800325-0885 tfn
Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”
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Unlimited Racer Project: 85% complete Yak 11, 3350 turbo compound with many spare parts including engine. $150,000, Will also consider trade. For pictures and details 870-295-6213 tfn
Brand New Ag plane for sale with Lycoming IO-540-K1J5 Straight off the assemblyline. www.planair.com.br/en/projeto. php Contact me with any questions. Caio Villares email caio.villares@agroair.com or call 1-305-395-7814 (10-13)
Honeywell TPE331-6-252M 1 Ea engine available. 0 Time since Hot section overhaul by Honeywell service center and 0 hours since gearbox overhaul $175,000.00 Will consider partial trade credit. Contact Rick Forbes or David Finley. 972-248-3108 or rforbes@turbineair.com / dfinley@turbineair.com (12-13) 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, 850-3807268, 850-380-6091. tfn
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Order your Clipped J3 Cub Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Ask about our Gift wrap option. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com
bargains Use this category for your items that will sell under $500. Place the classified of one item, one time at $40.00 and the classified will continue running until you sell the item and cancel the ad. Call 478987-2250 to place your classified today.
Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with FACTORY warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net (10-13)
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(2)TPE 331-6-251M engines with recent hot sections and GB inspections by service center...about 3600 SMOH, (2)TPE3315-252M engines ...Dave 561-241-6111 or anacondads@aol.com (10-13) Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG. 10,064 TT engine, 81 SHOT, good cycle times remaining, Fresh Hot Section with sale. $155,000. South Delta Aviation - 870572-9011 days or 870-995-1323 nights and weekends (10-13)
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WALTER E11 750HP Engine. Has run 3300 Hours. Runs well. All history, trends and Oil Analysis available CONACT: griffair@ inspire.net.nz (10-13)
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PT6A-41. TTSN 9,262. CSN 9,989, TSO 3,249, CSO 2,865. Replaced entire set of CT blades, OVH small exit duct, install CT vane ring, new shroud segments, OVH combustion liner. Engine is prepared for shipping. Removed from King Air 200. Trades considered. 501-207-2301. (10-13) Honeywell TPE331-1-151A, 2 engines available Contact Rick Forbes or David Finley for details. 972-248-3108 (12-13) Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67AG Engine. 1054 TSO, 1266 CSO. Call Grant Wallace at Wipaire for Details 651-414-6828 Email: gwallace@wipaire.com 01-14
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Universal Turbine Parts has the following engines for sale: 10 ea PT6A-27/28 TSO 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 1015, 1015, 1458, 3602, 4933 3 ea PT6A-114A TSO 0, 0, 0 2 ea PT6A-135A TSN 653, 653 2 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0, 0 1 ea PT6A-34AG TSO 0 1 ea PT6A-60 TSO 0 2 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0, 0 We also buy PT6 engines in all conditions. Please call Bill or Joel at 334-361-7853 or email bmershon@UTPparts.com or jplake@UTPparts.com PT6-67AG engine outright sale, also PT6114A disassembled wip@wipaire.com 612-867-6160 01-14
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R-1340 Engine, 0 SMOH by Aero, $54,000 OBO 12D40-211 Propeller, 0 SMOH. $12,500 OBO bha2@wavecom.net call Robert Eisele 307-672-3421 (10-13)
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R985-AN14B 792-SMOH (API)......$10,500 R985-AN14B 1045 SMOH (Cov)....$15,500 R1340-AN2 1114 SMOH (Cov).......$23,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (2489F) agcat@ bscn.com *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* tfn Geared 1340 Tulsa engine for sell only 95 hours since Major. Continental 220 radial engine core. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14) Available Immediately! PT6A-67AG This engine has recently been removed from and Air Tractor 802 and is ready for sale. This engine has been maintained in accordance with Pratt & Whitney standards and is in great condition. (TSO: 1054.2 CSO: 1266) All information is available for review by contacting Grant Wallace at Wipaire. Please call 651-4146828 (01-14) Garrett TPE-331-10 -511M 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718, 979-533-1720 Day or night A4-14 Covington Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-15AG 32 TSO PT6A-21 0 TSO PT6A-135A NEW PT6A-34AG NEW PT6A-34AG 94.5 TSN PT6A-34AG 0 Time Since Covington Light Overhaul PT6A-34AG 0 TSO PT6A-34 2309 TSO PT6A-34 1908 TSO PT6A-41 3196 TSO PT6A-41 3511 TSO PT6A-42 2107 TSO PT6A-42 2066 PT6A-60A NEW PT6A-65AG 89 TSN PT6A-67AG 2788 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 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.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 Ches ter Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805 Fax: 903-429-6047 crs5r@aol.com 10 -14
Hi-Tek Rotary Atomizer - Rotary atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229 - 6 45 -3605 w w w. davidononline.com tfn
R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington $63,500.00 PT6A-34AG, 6,434 TTSN, P/S LIGHT OVERHAUL, NEW CT BLADES, O/H VAIN $260,000.00 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 Outright Or Exchange $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 TFN
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. 229645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn
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 tfn
Tr i - S e t H yd r a u l i c N oz z l e - T h r e e Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-6453605. www.davidononline.com tfn
Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 (10-13)
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 tfn
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Lifetime Spar (60,000 Hr) without inspections. It is economical and easy to install. Call Eugene For Details at 979-533-1720
The “Century” Wing Spar is now in HERE! FIRST KITS NOW IN STOCK Call today to purchase your kit!!!
Garrett TPE-331-10-511M 1 engine available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info.
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, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net. tfn 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. 229645-3605. www.davidononline.com tfn
Huey/205/412/212 spray tank brand new never been used, fitted with gas engine on skid, 42 foot s/steel/carbon fiber boom, many extras over other models. Also new high skids available , contact us for details helitractor@vodamail.co.za (10-13)
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Several sets of late model wings • Metal Thrush tails • Many other items
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J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has the larges t selec tion of Lycoming and Continental engine cores in stock. Over 100 to choose from. Call Sid or Jerry for your parts or engines needs. 800-5428565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn
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Multiple spray systems for sale that fit 206Bs, OH-58s, and 47Gs. Multiple systems including Simplex belly tanks, various booms, and all components. All equipment is in good to excellent condition, we are simply reducing our surplus inventory from 40+ years of spraying operations. Hydraulic and electric systems available. Call Bart with any questions at 318-424-8395. (10-13)
Stainless Steel Fabricators, Inc.-- Speaders and Accessories. Call about our Late Summer Specials! Satisfying customers co a s t to co a s t fo r ove r 30 ye ar s . Manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreaders plus many more. Repairs on all makes and models including Transland and Swathmaster. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232. (10-13) CP NOZZLES AND CHECK VALVES. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. - Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462433540 - FAX: 438344 tfn EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR FIXED WING OR HELICOPTER JAS 559-6861794, FA X 559 - 6 86 - 936 0, e - m ail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www,johnstonaircraft.com t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Why use old hydraulic nozzle technology? Rotary Atomizers are proven a s the most accurate method to apply both low & high volume formulations. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-14 CP N OZ ZLE S AND CH ECK VALVE S “The Drift fighters”. Plus they improve your spray pattern. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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. (10-13)
gps Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885. tfn Intelliflow Flow Controls -in stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-4375319 tfn 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 tfn Hemisphere GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, Intellistar, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar2. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/Dealer 2012. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky-Tractor Supply Company tfn Hemisphere GPS & Flow Control Dealer Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn
parts 2 sets S2R Thrush wing with lifetime century spar mod. Primed and ready to paint your color. Long wing tips and extended fuel. Call RFS for price 210-8444074 (10-13) Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts. Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317-579-6666 or dromader@ bycan-sellen.net (10-13) Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation. com (09-14)
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 (09-14) 25 inch Breckinridge Spreader. $1500. Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services Inc. 850-380-6091. tfn 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 (09-14) Superbooms for Cessna, Piper, Thrush, Air Tractor and custom manufacture; THRUSH AILERON SERVOS-STC’d kits. TSA 800642-5777 or tsa@702com.net (TFN) Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net. tfn 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 tfn Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@ gmail.com. 10 -13 Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net Atfn Um par de asas estendida 95% completa do Thrush S2R . A pair of extended wings 95% complete Thrush S2R. Brazil. g arci av i ag r i co l a @ u o l .co m . b r / 16 36274879 (tfn)
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 tfn Transland and Agrinautics, overstock sale. Call Danny for listing 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn TRANSLAND 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new $9,500.00 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROPHAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS $CALL$ Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-2325401. t f n ASC Rotary Atomizers - Consistent droplets, large flow openings, easy to mount without changing your existing pump, boom and flow control method. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317896-2561 A 01-14
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PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer tfn Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com. tfn 8 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 tfn Serviceable S2R wings, Engine Mount Ayres 45-60 Series, short extension wing tip assy, seat assy, strut assy, left engine exhaust stack, control sticks, steps, splice blocks, throttle quadrants, control quadrants, and MANY various other parts. For more information call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-7255135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail. com. (10-13)
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 . ( 10-14) Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14)
Transland and Agrinautics authorized distributor – Call us with your needs. Sid or Jerry @ J & C Enterprises 1-800-542-8565 or e-mail jcaviation@pldi.net At fn A SC Rotar y Atomizers - See w w w. dynafog.com/asc results and April 2009 issue of AAU, A. McCracken. Made in USA. asc@dynafog.com, 317-896-2561 A01-14
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 tfn
Satloc IntelliStar for sale. Includes CPU, Display, Lightbar, antenna, all cables, manuals, and installation hardware. Only used on the bench and ready for install. Asking $12000, If interested call 877-9235832 ext 703 or email tom@agsync.com for more information. (12-13) Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M -18 p e r r e p a i r s e r v i c e b u l l e t i n #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 12-14 Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 5 41-385 -5051 w w w. kawakaviation.com (09-14) New Piper tailwheel springs. Call Hershey Flying Service 308-368-5556 (01-14)
Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractor and Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to fuel nozzle & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions. com (08-14) O/H’D THRUSH 29” LANDING GEAR & WE CAN REPAIR / REBUILD YOURS. JOHNSTON AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft. com www.johnstonaircraft.com tfn LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 TFN
J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc ha s purchased a large new inventory of Citabria GCBC part in late 1977-79 rnge. Lots of common everyday parts. Landing gear, wheels 7 brakes, engine parts etc. call Jerry or Sid today 800-542-8565 or email jcaviaiton@pldi.net At fn 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 830-625-4138. t fn Cessna Par t s - Engine, propellers, authorized service center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-6861794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn 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 tfn
The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. Call Carrie or Randy for all your Air Tractor parts needs at 877-715-8476. tfn Agrinautics, Angel Flight Assistant, Automatic Flagman, Aero Engines, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Hemisphere 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 Supply 800437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) TFN J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. has 29” wheel sets. We will accept your 10” wheel and brakes in exchange. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi. net At fn We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn Spend your time doing what you do best “SPRAYING” and let us find those parts for you. Part numbers are really important. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn Brave and Pawnee par ts - engines, props, spar kits, fuel cells and foam kits, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 - 936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com. tfn
Angel Personal Flight Assistant - in stock, shipping today. Premium quality Bluetooth interface for the cockpit. Noise free cell phone use without fumbling for your phone. Caller ID, direct dial, redial, voice dial, download phonebook and call list entries, dial direct., Stream bluetooth music and control, E6B flight computer, Stopwatch, fuel and approach timer. Large full color easy to read backlit screen, intuitive menus, automatic cut out with radio transmissions, ambient light sensor. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 A tfn
J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. still has one of the largest Cessna, and Piper Ag Aircraft inventories in the USA and has a huge inventory of Lighting and wheel and brake inventory. Let us be your total part provider. Call in your needs - Sid or Jerry 800-542-8565 or jcaviation@pldi. net At fn
Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit to get yours today call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com tfn
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 tfn NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock ready to ship today.1-800-437-5319 SkyTractor Supply Company tfn Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 tfn COMPLETE THRUSH FACTORY METAL TA I L W / U P DAT E S . J O H N S TO N AIRCRAFT SERVICE, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email info@johnstonaircraft.com www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn Jasco Alternator kits in stock. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com tfn
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 tfn
Remember J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is a Transland, Black Steel Brake and McFarlane dealer. We have a large amount of these brands inventory in stock as well as Cleveland. GE Lighting, Cessna, Piper etc. Give us a call for all your parts needs at 800-542-8565 or email us at jcaviation@ pldi.net At fn Emco Wheaton/Buckeye Dr y Break Couplers and adapters, Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559 - 686 -936 0, e - mail: info @ johnstonaircraft.com web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com tfn
propellers For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits 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 210924-5561. sales@dixieair.com. (10-13)
2D30-6101A20,A/R....................... 4,500 2D30-6101A12,0/Iran..................10,500 22D30-6533A12,OHC ................... 5,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* 2D30 prop, 6101A-12 blades fresh HO’ed. 22D40 Prop, 6101A-12 Blades. Call for price. 254-749-8820 (10-13)
Har tzell HC- B3R30 - 4 Propeller For Sale Used, excellent condition, fresh from prop shop. Callair, DeHavilland Beaver, and Weatherly 201 and 620 Certified. Blades Part Number 10152-5.5. $22,700. Complete photos and history at http://stearmanflyin.org/hartzell Robert Grace, Grace Flying Service, 785-3322251 (10-13) 12D40-AG100-4, OHC ................15,500 22D40-AG200-2, 1200-SOH, 60-SIRAN & ADCW.........................................20,500 22D40-6533A-12,852 SOH (beautiful).. ........................................................ 19,500 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71* 12D40-6101A12, 175-SIRAN......11,500 12D40-AG100-4S, 375 SOH, 0-IRAN..... ........................................................14,500 HC-B3TN-3D/5M,OHC w/new +4 Blades ........................................................23,000 AmAg 870-886-2418 (89F) agcatbscn. com. *AgCat Sales/Parts/Service since ‘71*
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1991 AT-502-0152 PT6A-34AG 2050 Hrs. since light O/H, refurbished airframe……$425,000
800-441-2964 Ask for Rick or Chuck Stone F O B Fort Pierce, FL
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H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-16579E. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (10-13) H ar t ze ll m o de l H C- C 2Y K-1B F, s/n CH-41802B. For more information email Chucao@tie.cl (10-13)
finance/lease Aircraft for Lease: AT 502, AT 602, Thrush -34/510, & Turbine AgCat. Inquire- South Delta Aviation. Darryl Riddell 870-5729011 days or 870-995-1323 nights & weekends. (10-13) 602/802 Exhaust cover/prop tether. Super quality. Heavy Duty truckers tarp and webbing. Many colors available. $100 for standard high visibility colors. $125 for custom team colors. Call or email Tim for more information. 208-431-4795 shamblin@clearwire.net (10-13)
McCauley model 2D36C14-F, S/n 737538. For more information email Chucao@tie. cl (10-13) Props for Sale: 2D30-6101A-18, 22D30-6533A-12 12D40-6101A-12, 12D40-AG100-2 22D40-6533A-12, 23D40-6533A-18 23D 4 0 -70 05A-12, Call PropWork s, Winnipeg, Canada Tel: 888-679-2965 email: propwork@mts.net 12-13 Hartzell 3 Blade and 5 blade Props, new & used $CALL Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401. TFN J & C Enterprises has a Cessna 188 props in Stock Y.T. Also offer some STC’d propellers. Call Jerry or Sid 800-542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net Atfn
Help your little pilot fly high in dream world with these Bi-Plane PJ’s... Assorted sizes available. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
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! tfn
Get these photo mats before they fly off the shelve. A great way to display your favorite photos. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
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GE M601- E11 751 HP TURBOPROP Conversions for Air Tractor and Thrush. Increased Reliability. No Hot Section Inspections. No Nozzles to Service. Cascade Pressure Cowl – Standard Equipment with Lifetime Serviceable Air Filter System! 3,000 HR Engine TBO. Auto Start Systems. Lower Operating/ Maintenance Costs. Improved Safety. Ease of Maintenance Access. Warranty: 1,000 Hr / 1,100 Cycles or 2 Years. Now taking deposits and scheduling deliveries for mid-late 2011 and early 2012. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com . t f n
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 (08-14)
iPhone 5 bumpers, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n
HELMET with slide up visor $850. Deluxe Kevlar Helmet with ANR, Softskins, Oregon seals $1200. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 Atfn NEW to the DeSpain Collection, Customized Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n
Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 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 tfn
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 Fa x 478 -987-1836 Historical Video Productions. tfn
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. Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn w w w. Aircr af tCost Analysis.com AG Operators can calculate your break even, % investment return, profit potential, and produce annual & monthly cash flows. Project your financials without spending hours of your time. All reports are produced automatically and accurately af ter you provide your cost inputs and gross application fees. Types of analyses performed include: Company/ Individual Ownership, Managed with/ without Leaseback, Commercial Operation, Agricultural/Fire/Ambulance Operations, Joint Ownership, Fractional Ownership, and Charter/Rental. AG sales organizations can provide prospects with customized & professional ownership cost analysis. This program is a great sales aid and management tool. FREE sample reports. Click REQUEST INFORMATION on the website or call 281-419-7443 t f n 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 Atfn
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Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). Available in blue and pink. For more information call 478987-2250 or visit our Market Place at agairupdate.com tfn
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. Fly through your mail with our Airplane Letter Opener! Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or vist our Market Place at agairupdate.com t f n PC SPRAY Dedicated Application Software, Version 3. Fully-functional program. Buy it once, use it forever! No annual fees. Technical support for the life of the product. Call or email for demo today. Sky Tractor Supply 1-800-437-5319 tfn Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco.com t f n
Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.
1500 gal Jet A refueler; Nissan UD 3300 truck; epoxy lined steel tank: Liquid Control counter with predetermining counter (new 2003); single point and over the wing nozzles: automatic reel. Truck and pump work well; good rubber $13,900 or Will consider trades for auto, truck, or aircraft Call 501-985-1484 AR location. tfn
insurance INSURANCE 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. tfn Order your The AgOp Collage Pen and Ink Drawing from our DeSpain Collection today for only $60 plus S&H. Call 478-987-2250 or order online at agairupdate.com t f n J & C Enterprises Aviation Inc. Is always looking for all types of derelict aircraft, parts inventory, both new and used. We will buy small or a shop full. Contact Jerry Buster 800 -542-8565 or email jcaviation@pldi.net At fn English to Spanish Technical Translations Fo r m e r A &P a n d Ag - Pi l o t, C a r l o s Retamosa Specializing in translating: • Aviation technical manuals • Airworthiness Directives (ADs) • Service Bulletins (SBs) Contact info 598-53-24376 retamosa@ adinet.com.uy tfn 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. $35,000 OBO. 478.987.2250 t f n Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
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. tfn “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 staff dedicated and knowledgeable includes Angie Banz, Tim Wiebe, Dick Russell and Rita Ethridge, whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application business. Give us a try, you might be surprised. Call 1 800 721-6733 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. tfn
services Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885 tfn
!!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Wendel or Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-356-4528 wlambert@pld.com tfn
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 tfn !!Attention Thrush Owners!! North Star Aviation Inc is now the new STC holder of the Thrush Reinforce Leading Edge Skins. If you are getting ready to rebuild your Thrush wings due to AD09-26-11 or tired of bird strikes and ugly leading edges!! Now is the time to install North Star Aviations new Thrush heavy duty reinforced leading edge skins fully STC’d SA03518AT no Field approval required. For more Info contact Steve @ North Star Aviation Inc. 620-3564528 srice@pld.com tfn Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
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.
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. tfn
Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 tfn
wanted to buy WANTED: S2R 600 radial Thrush. Any year, any condition. Engine optional. Call Bruce’s Flying Service 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. bruceandrews62@gmail. com (10 -13) EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940-9020797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net t f n Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl Riddell at 870-572-9011 (10 -13)
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Montana aerial application business with FBO. Year round income; ag, 135, fuel and maintenance, included hangar, office, fuel systems with truck and equipment. Aircraft included, contact BigSkyDN@ aol.com (10-13)
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Successful mid West operations for sale with or without turbine aircraft. Very successful with diverse crops, seasons April-September. 250-300 K annual acres and growing. Qualified buyers only. Please email responses to blindads@agairupdate. com subject: Operation for sale or fax 478345-2428 att: operation for sale or mail to Operations for Sale C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (10-13)
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Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane, train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506 (10-13)
EXPLORING THE FLIGHT ENVELOPE Come fly with Wayne Handley in the Extra 300L, and do all the maneuvers you have always wondered about… WITH CONFIDENCE!!
The Extra is a state-of-the-art aerobatic airplane with limits well beyond your comfort zone. Wayne is a former ag and airshow pilot who enjoys teaching aerobatics and seeing his students have fun. The AGROBATICS course covers stalls, spins, aerobatics and unusual attitudes. You will fly six flights and receive four to six hours of briefing and debriefing. The cost for one person is $2,200, but if two people come through the course together the price is only $1,950 each.
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Professional Ag Pilot Training. Initial Training in Gippsland GA200 Ag-Aircraft. Turbine Training In Air Tractor AT504. Email fran@batairspray.com or Call 306445-3099 (10-13)
Star t to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit&PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/ Spray. SatlocGPS.Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137.See videos at: www.eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 (12-13)
seat wanted Ag plane looking for a good home. I supply the plane you supply the fuel, pilot and work. Contact Gerry 620-649-7735 (10-13) 3rd Generation pilot, 2nd Generation crop duster looking for a seat. Flying Tiger Graduate w/ Turbine Transition in Thrush S2R-T15. 898TT, 608TW, 309Ag. Multiengine Instrument rated Commercial pilot. PAASS attendance, references available call 863-557-3480 or email marcus. hinshaw@chaletsuzanne.com (10-13) Pilot w/ 3000 Hours 2800 ag time 2600 turbine 12 Piston looking for seat. All ag time was in Arkansas rice & Iowa corn. Lic. Tx, AR, KS, NB, MO, IL and IA, PASS cert. Hard working and capable free to travel wherever the season takes me. Email Arkansasagpilot@live.com or call 870-215-2481 (10-13) 1600+hrs helicopter, 400+ hrs Ag. Able to travel as needed, Certified applicator Kansas with reciprocity. Contact Ken at 316-209-8466 rkshack@cox.net (10-13)
help wanted Seeking an A&P for a central Minnesota Maintenance operation. Ag experience a must, general aviation experience is a plus. Looking for long term employees and team players, IA’s and Pilots are a plus! Send resume to blindads@agairupdate. com or mail to A & P c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (01-14)
Well Established South East Missouri operation looking for a permanent 802 pilot to fly late model equipment. Turbine Air Tractor experience required and Rice herbicide and fertilizer experience a must. Shop work available during down time is interested. Please send resumes to 802 Pilot C/O AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 or email to blindads@ agairupdate.com subject 802 pilot or fax to 478-987-1836 subject 802 pilot (10-13) GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR UPWARD MOVEMENT. Looking for self driven individuals for ground support. Different p o s i t i o n s av a i l a b l e d e p e n d i n g o n capabilities. Full time with benefits and part time available. Will assist with day to day operations during spray season and work in the shop in the off season. Positions available with Wilbur Ellis Air, Huron SD, and other locations. Please call Wade @ 605-350-4127 or email wschultz@wilburellis.com (10-13) IA and A&P mechanic needed. UH1 and Turbo Thrush. Chico, CA Call (530) 5709412. (10-13) Aircraft Sales position for experience Ag, Turbine, CR II, super salary and benefits. Call: Richard Reade 800-325-0885 @ Mid Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO tfn Seeking pilot(s) for the upcoming 2013 season and beyond, May - Sept. in the Midwest (MN, IA, IL, etc.) For a turbine Thrush. Preferred 1000 hrs AG and 250 hours Turbine time. Also have a piston seat, min 250 hours AG time. Looking for long term employees and team players, A&P a plus! Send resume to blindads@agairupdate.com or mail to A & P c/o AgAir Update PO Box 850 Perry Ga 31069 (01-14) Immediate full time positions for entry level A&P mechanics. Please send resumes to North Star Aviation, Inc. Fax 620-3563864 or email srice@pld.com tfn IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience tfn Immediate full time positions for entry level or experienced A&P/IA mechanics. Please send resumes to A&P c/o AgAir Update Po Box 850 Perry GA 31069 or email blindads@agairupdate subject A&P or fax 478-987-1836 (tfn) Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Read By More Ag Pilots Than Any Other Publication. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-987-1836.
DeSpain Collection Stone Coasters $29.99 DeSpain set of four stone coasters. Set includes Ag-Cat, AT-502, Cessna, and Thrush 510
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