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Thiel Air Care rises to occasion

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keep turning… in this issue Volume 35 Number 11 | November 2017

10 Thiel Air Care rises to occasion 12 P&WC launches PT6A certified pre-owned engine program 14 Thrush Aircraft strengthens commitment to factory training 16 Maintenance facility compliments spraying operation in Argentina 22 Harvey, Irma and Maria affect ag operators 28 Operator, pilot and grower sentenced to prison 30 GE’s Advanced Turboprop about to make some noise 35 NTSB Safety Alert light helmet cords can impede egress

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Three sentenced to prison I am at loss for words. I could hardly believe my Google Translator about the unprecedented precedent-setting event that took place in Argentina the last days of September. The article reiterated the three-panel judges’ judgement of an ag-pilot, the ag-operator and the grower to a sentence of one and half years each in prison for an application drift! The judges took it upon themselves to take a civil action and turn it into a criminal act. It does not matter if this took place in Argentina, Brazil, the U.S. or anywhere in the free world, prison time is completely unacceptable. The article did not reveal the details of how the event, a drift of a pesticide onto a school building, took place. Sure, there should never be drift on a school building filled with children, or anywhere for that matter; but, drift sometimes happens and sometimes it is out of our control, or even occurs from negligence. Unless it is premeditated with an intent to cause harm, it is not a criminal act and should not be punished as such. I have been told that the defendants will appeal the decision of the judges and rightly so. If in fact this drift occurred as described, there should be a degree of prosecution; something that involves a financial fine, or removal of a license or operating permit, but not prison time. I do not know if it would apply in this particular case. However, this event exemplifies the need for a data-recording GPS system in the aircraft and a very detailed log of the chemicals applied, along with the technique used to make the application. There is always the possibility that an ag-operator’s aircraft could be accused of a drift that was made by a ground machine. Or, I’ve heard of people complaining of health issues when the aircraft was only flying by, not even spraying. We live in a litigious world where people are looking for something for nothing. We

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also live in a world of scaremongers that are pushing an agenda through fear. Most of what people know and consider an education comes from Facebook, tabloid newspapers and television; very unreliable sources. They are fed inaccuracies and then find a “cause” to promote, in essence blindly. There is no silver bullet cure for this epidemic of ignorance that ag-aviation has found itself to be involved. It is only with a continued effort of educating the public do we stand a chance to survive. Although it may seem small in number, if each operator would make the effort to inform the local community about his business, events such as these might not happen. Consider for a moment if the operator, now sentenced to prison, had at some time in the past hosted this school at his place of operation. Here, he could have given a talk about the airplane and the importance of aerial application and how it makes food and fiber more abundant and affordable. You can imagine the joy of the young children seeing the big airplane up close, maybe even sitting in its cockpit. Of course, attention should be paid to the teachers, giving them literature about the professionalism and safety of our industry. Then, how far would a phone call have gone to prevent this event if a personal call had been made to the school before the application. Maybe there was a phone call made, but in all likelihood, a phone call would have prevented a complaint. At the minimum, it would have put some responsibility on the teachers. Hindsight is always 20-20, clear and focused, but too late. Now, the challenge is to stop this precedent-setting event from repeating itself. Ag-operators must now be more vigilant in their applications taking precautions that before were thought not to be needed. Evidently, facing prison time, there cannot

be too many precautions taken before an application is made. One observation that I have made during my travels in South America is the effective use of low volume applications. There is no doubt that 2-3 liters per hectare (0.2-0.3 GPA) of an insecticide or 5 liters per hectare (0.5 GPA) of certain herbicides can do a better job than those applications made with more water at a higher application rate. However, there comes a price to pay with these extremely low application rates, the potential for drift and now the potential for prison time. I’m not advocating high-volume applications for all applications. I am suggesting in the strongest manner that applications made near any persons be rethought. A higher volume application with a properly set up aircraft spray system has less drift potential. To accomplish a reduction in drift, the droplets have to be larger. For larger droplets to be effective, there has to be a higher volume application. In the U.S. for herbicide applications, 50 liters per hectare is the norm (5 GPA), usually using CP nozzles. Rotary atomizers can be used for higher application rates, but typically they are reserved for lower rates where they are extremely effective, but not so much so to minimize drift. I place no judgement on those who have been sentenced to prison for making an aerial application. I am only stating that from this day forward, applicators around the world need to take every precaution possible to avoid a repeat of this terrible situation. Until next month, Keep Turning…

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What an expression! Sheppard Keahey has some great reading material provided by his dad, Reed. Reed operates an AT-402B for Keahey Flying Service in Columbia, LA. Sheppard looks to be the fourth Keahey smitten by the ag aviation bug! He follows his dad, Reed, his grandfather Drew and his late great-grandfather Jack.

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Thiel Air Care rises to occasion by Graham Lavender

“I asked her how close I needed to fly to get the audio she was looking for and the girl from down in Los Angeles replied ‘As low as you are comfortable with, not as high as those large airplanes’. [laughs] On the second pass, she was laying flat on the runway,” Doug Thiel tells, with animation, the first experience he had with “Hollywood”. The girl from Los Angeles was in charge of acquiring audio for the Disney blockbuster “Planes” and the sound of Dusty Crophopper was born from California operator Doug Thiel’s AT-802. Doug was born into farming, growing up on a row crop farm in California. His father learned to fly in the 1950s, strictly general

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aviation. Doug’s uncle had a sulfur dusting operation during Doug’s youth that instilled into him the agricultural aviation bug. His father always regretted not becoming more involved with aerial application. This fueled Doug’s fire to get into the business. Fresh out of college in the late 1970s, Doug began his aviation career and eventually logged about 100 hours in a Cessna Ag Wagon in Chowchilla, California. An ag seat opportunity presented itself in Dalhart, Texas prompting Doug to migrate there in 1981. Doug flew the next five years for Delmer Miller, a Texas operator who operated Cessnas. Texas prevailing winds and a decrease in commodity prices forced

a move back to Chowchilla, where Doug took a seat flying for Ron Wilson in a 600 Thrush and AT-301. In 1991, Doug Thiel was introduced to night flying. After all, this area was the birthplace of the practice. For night flying, Doug also was transitioned into turbine aircraft, particularly the turbine Thrush working for Vance Aircraft. He continued working with Vance Aircraft until the late 1990s. 1997 brought about young children and an opportunity to open his own flying service. Doug started Thiel Air Care with one 500-gallon Thrush. He flew as the only pilot for the operation until, in 2002, a

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(L-R): Robert and Doug Thiel or is seriously thinking about one,” Doug explains. The Pesticide Crop Advisors (PCAs) and customers are increasingly requesting helicopters for sensitive crops. Doug Thiel and Anita Diedrich go over work orders at Thiel Air Care.

rogue pothole in the runway collapsed the landing gear. Doug replaced the Thrush with a 1991 AT-502. Thinking back, Doug says, “It took a solid 150-200 hours to adjust to the different make and model aircraft, considering all my flying was at night!” In 2003, Thiel Air Care expanded by adding an additional AT-502 on a lease/purchase from Neal Aircraft. Since then, he has been steadily adding to the fleet. Doug purchased an AT-802 in 2005 due to the increased demand for 15-20 GPA fungicide work that is ever-prevalent in Southern California. Doug’s son, Robert, returned to Thiel Air Care, after serving in the Air Force as a mechanic, and earned his commercial rotorcraft license. In 2014, Doug added a Bell 206B2 JetRanger to his aviation arsenal, which Robert flies. “In Central California, any major player in aerial application either has a helicopter

Thiel Air Care currently operates two AT802s with -65 engines, one AT-502A with a -60 and two AT-502Bs with -34s. This is in addition to the Bell JetRanger. All the aircraft (minus the JetRanger) run dual pumps (hydraulically assisted and winddriven) to supplement the high gallonage work required. All aircraft are utilizing SATLOC G4s, have an Auto-Cal flow control system, CP-11s nozzles and APS check valves.

seven PAASS programs). When asked about his take on the future, Doug says, “We have a combination of challenges for the future of our industry. People’s misunderstanding of agriculture, especially aerial application and especially in California, present challenges we all need to join together to address. We all can use our love of aviation, agriculture and especially agricultural aviation to rise to the occasion and set the record straight. I took the opportunity to do just that while working as a consultant for Disney’s “Planes”, although I’m not sure they’ll be putting the microphone girl back in the middle of the runway again…”

Doug Thiel’s family is deeply rooted in aviation, as is very common amongst aerial applicators. Doug’s daughter, Amy, is managing the office, flight instructing, working with an aircraft charter business and even has her own skydiving team. Ross Anderson, Doug’s son-in-law (married to Amy), stems from an award-winning aerobatic father, Pete Anderson (1990 U.S. National Aerobatic Champion). Doug’s late wife, Alison was also smitten with the aviation bug. Not only a registered nurse, Alison was heavily involved with aerobatics and a flight instruction. She even did a little instructing at the ag school in Bainbridge, Georgia. Doug serves as the Vice-Chair of the California Agricultural Aviation Association and is a current PAASS Presenter (for the last

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P&WC launches PT6A certified pre-owned engine program LAS VEGAS, NEVADA– Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has introduced a Certified Pre-Owned program for its in-service fleet of PT6A engines. Through their aircraft dealer, customers of PT6A-powered used aircraft whose engines are certified under the program will be given a P&WC one-year/500-hour first run warranty along with additional benefits, which include options for six months complimentary technical publications, credit toward P&WC’s ESP™ pay-per-hour plan, discounts on maintenance training through FlightSafety International, and more. “The Certified Pre-Owned program is about delivering greater value and peace of mind to potential customers of PT6A-powered used aircraft as well as to help dealers differentiate their inventory,” said Michel Toutant, Vice President, Customer Service, P&WC. “We are working to develop tailored, value-added solutions for all customers with aircraft at all lifecycle stages.”

PT6A engines that qualify under the Certified Pre-Owned program will have passed an inspection, will have been maintained in a P&WC-owned or designated facility and contain only P&WC genuine parts. The company is launching the program on PT6A engines because of the size of the in-service fleet and will consider expanding it to other engine families in the future. “The PT6A turboprop engine has earned a unique place in the aviation industry based on its ubiquity and unmatched performance, reliability and enduring value,” said Toutant. “PT6A engines can operate for decades. With this program, prospective customers can have the utmost confidence in knowing they are buying a P&WC certified PT6A powerplant.” P&WC will be at NAAA, booth 531. Interested operators are invited to drop by the booth to speak with a marketing or customer service representative.

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Thrush Aircraft strengthens commitment to factory training become part of the company; serving in the highly anticipated Director of Training role. Robert is a highly regarded veteran of the ag aviation industry, and his coming onboard signals a further commitment on the company’s part to leading the industry in this critical segment of the business.

Key team member added as the company continues to fulfill its promise of leadership in the ag aviation training arena. ALBANY, GA—There is an additional parking space being occupied this morning at the already busy Thrush factory, as Robert Garrett has

Robert, who will oversee Thrush’s new factory-based ag aviation flight and maintenance training programs, holds a Bachelor’s degree Aerospace Science and has more than 8,000 hours of flying experience over some 19 years in the aerial application industry. Well known for his excellent communication skills and attention to detail, he has been tasked with setting a high bar for Thrush’s new training initiatives and establishing an ongoing rapport with students and operators nationwide. And, to keep his skills at their very highest level, when he’s not teaching, Robert will continue his flying by serving as an additional production test pilot at the factory.

Key team member added as the company continues to fulfill its promise of leadership in the ag aviation training arena.

Thrush is expected to host its first factory training class in first quarter of 2018, as simulator installation and final production of the courses’ new dual cockpit 510G are underway. In addition to the combined flight and the simulator program for pilots, the factory will be continuing

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“The addition of Robert to our team is very important to all of us here in Albany,” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft. “But I believe it will prove to be of even greater importance to our customers, as he brings with them the knowledge, talent and personal skills to help the folks that fly our airplanes be even safer at what they do,” he continued. Mr. Hughes added: “Every one of us here at the factory understands the importance of not just building great airplanes, but of supporting those airplanes with a training program that is second to none. Robert will both play a key role in making this happen, and I’m darn proud to have him join our team.”

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Maintenance facility compliments spraying operation in Argentina by Bill Lavender

During our excursion through Argentina earlier this year, my son Graham and I made our last of five visits at Servicios Agro Aereos 25 de Mayo owned by Leandro Ferraris based in 25 de Mayo in the province of Buenos Aires Argentina. We had been traveling by car with our host, Thrush dealer Diego Cardama of Aerotec, who is based in San Martin, just east of Mendoza. The last three days had been a whirlwind of travel with visits that included Aerotec and also Prodeman in General Cabrera. From there, Diego Cerioni flew us in the Prodeman King Air to the company’s satellite airstrip in Villa Huidobro. We also made a quick landing stop at Orlando Martinez’s based in Villa Valeria. We returned to General Cabrera in the King Air to “take on the road” traveling south to Venado Tuerto to have lunch with Guillermo and Fernando Giordana of ArAvia. From there, we continued to Saladillo where helicopter manufacturer Cicaré is based. Here we parted company with our friend and excellent “tour guide” Diego Cardama. We had been traveling together for several days

Leandro Ferraris, Jr. and Sr. with close family friend Ivan Parra. Ivan is currently studying in the EEUU to further his aviation career. and many, many kilometers. Graham and I will always be grateful for the time and effort Diego spent with us during our trip.

Following our visit with Augusto, Juan Manuel and Fernando Cicaré, father and sons of Cicaré S.A., (be sure to read the Cicaré

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S.A. article in an upcoming edition of AgAir Update), we met our host, Leandro Ferraris, Jr. and his friend, Ivan Parra. Leandro and Ivan loaded us into Leandro’s truck for the short drive to Servicios Agro Aereos’ at 25 de Mayo. Leandro Ferraris, Sr. owns and operates Servicios Agro Aereos with his son, Leandro, Jr. and longtime ag-pilot, Salvador Timpanaro. Leandro also owns the maintenance facility based at the airstrip, HF Aviation. Leandro started in ag-aviation 44 years ago working for a spraying company that used a Ranquel, a conventional high-wing strutbraced monoplane similar to a Piper Super Cub built in Argentina. He started ag-flying in a Piper PA-11 over 35 years ago. Five years later, Leandro bought a PA-18 Super Cub that he still owns to this day. Although the aircraft no longer sprays, it is considered a “family friend” and is airworthy and flown for recreation. Servicios Agro Aereos operates two agaircraft; a Cessna Ag-Truck with an IO-550 engine and a Cessna Ag-Wagon with an IO-

All the great people of HF Aviation and Servicios Agro Aereos’ sharing in a barbecue in 25 de Mayo. (L-R) Clara Moreno, Pascual Bisile, Juan Orrequia, Emiliano Marra, Leandro J. Ferraris, Ivan Parra, Leandro Ferraris Jr, and Salvador Timpanaro (seated).

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Leandro Ferraris, Jr. at the parts and service counter for HF Aviation in 25 de Mayo, Argentina.

wheat are also sprayed to a lesser degree. Most of the applications are with insecticides, but fungicide applications are important, as well. A small amount of herbicide applications are made. The spraying season starts in October with wheat treatments. It lasts until April ending with soybean applications. Insecticide applications are typically made at five liters

per hectare (0.5 gpa). While fungicide applications are done at 10 l/ha (1 pga). As recent as two years ago and beginning his third season this year, Leandro, Jr. flies with his father. He also works with him at HF Aviation. Servicios Agro Aereos’ third pilot, Salvador Timpanaro, has been flying for the company for the past 15 years.

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Asador, Jose Antonio “Gallego” Ruiz Gallo is preparing for the beef barbecue.

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or no flying needed over crops, they work hard in the maintenance shop. They have completely restored to “like-new” status five PA-18 Super Cubs over the last 10 years. It takes about two winters to bring a Super Cub back to its original condition. Ag operators around the world each have a different way to guarantee the success of their business. Some operate large ag aircraft and

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Leandro Ferraris, Sr. with his second ag-plane, a Super Cub, that he bought 30 years ago. It is still a very reliable aircraft and part of the “family”. However, today it is only flown for pleasure.

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especially over areas near the coast and close to the eyewall of Harvey. Harvey’s main crop-damaging effect was flooding. Fortunately, most of the cotton crop in the Corpus Christi area had been gathered. However, further north toward Houston was a different story with later planting and different crop varitey. A historical record 51.88 inches of rainfall was recorded at Highlands, Texas (20 miles east of Houston), breaking the rainfall record for the continental U.S. Crop damage estimates by the South Texas Cotton and Grain Association exceeded $150 million. Worse than crop damage, as of September 14, the Washington Post reported 82 deaths from the effects of Hurricane Harvey.

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Ag in Winnie, Texas lost four AT-402s. We got over six feet of water in the hangar (see photos). We are estimating about $2 million in damages, thus far for us.” “Our insurance has already paid for the aircraft. We replaced the four AT-602s with three AT-802s. Our hangar was hit hard, as was our office. We lost all our parts inventory and typical shop tools. We had to salvage our loader trucks, since they had no comprehensive insurance coverage. We have already got a couple of the trucks back going. We ended up with about six feet of water in the hangar. We couldn’t get into the office and hangar for over six days and still then only by boat. An official recorded 47.35 inches of rain fell in the Beaumont area.”

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According to the Florida Grower News, only about 25% of the South Florida vegetable crop had been planted, limiting the overall effect of Irma on vegetable farmers, but devastating the crops that were planted. Early estimates claimed by the USDA were put at $150 million (15%) in citrus losses. However, citrus growers and industry leaders say at least $750 million were lost. Many orchards were still standing in water when the USDA released its estimate and fruit was still falling from trees. Jesse Lee and Bart Perryman at Aerial Crop Protection in Belle Glade, Florida — “We were faced with making a decision about where to relocate our two AT-502Bs on Thursday before Irma arrived on Sunday. We needed to decide in time for our pilots and crews to take care of their personal affairs before the hurricane hit. At the time of our decision, Irma was forecasted to make landfall around Miami and travel north-northwest along the east coast of Florida.” “Based on this information, Aerial Crop Protection moved its aircraft to Wauchula,

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little fruit that remains and to help the trees recover from the stress of flooding and high winds. Mosquito control applications has picked up a bit, too. Most of the airplanes in South Florida survived Irma knowing of only two damaged.”

Aerial Crop Protection’s AT-502B right wingtip damage after breaking loose from its tie down and striking the ground during Irma. land prep and planting due to flooding and it has rained almost every day since Irma. We were unable to fly for 10 days due to too much water in the fields.” Rick Stone of Southeastern Aircraft Sales in Fort Pierce, Florida — “The Florida Commissioner of Agriculture has estimated a total loss to Florida agriculture to be around $2.5 billion. Citrus was devastated, as most of the fruit that was ready to harvest blew off the trees. We have increased some spraying of nutritional and fungicide to help save what

“I’m not sure of the rainfall amount, but we had about 24 inches here at Southeastern Aircraft’s airport and in the groves some growers were reporting as much as three to four feet of water.”

“The only wind damage we had, other than the uprooting of citrus trees, were mostly pine and oak tree damage.” “The only wind damage we had, other than the uprooting of citrus trees, were mostly pine and oak tree damage. The winds were around 100 mph sustained with gusts a bit higher. This was reported by the Saint Lucie

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“Our equipment is another story. We have three aircraft; two were put in hangers and one was tied down on an auxiliary runway. Forecasts were for Irma to hit the east coast of Florida. So, we moved that airplane to the west coast for tie down. Forecasters were wrong and by the time Irma was moving to the west coast, it was too late to relocate the aircraft. Seemingly, we drew a straight line for Irma to follow. Its eye went over all three airplanes spread out over almost 100 miles. The first one was the worst, since it was outside. 140 mph winds pulled the tie down out of the ground and broke off the tie down ring causing the airplane to roll back in a canal. Sounds worse than it was and looked worse at first. Rick Stone from Southeastern Aircraft sent help to inspect it. Other than the spray system, it has minor damage and is being repaired onsite.”

“Our second aircraft, about 60 miles away, was in a hangar that was fine. However, the third aircraft was in a hangar that structurally failed, but did not hurt the airplane. It took about a week to get it out. I’m very thankful that our workmates were not hurt from the storm or cleanup. Our Florida association is very grateful to have a group that is ready and willing to help one another in an event like this. We are getting back to normal, but not one season for the last 20 years has been like this one. We will figure it out and go on for the next 20 years.”

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Although Irma skirted the north side of Puerto Rico, it still caused extensive damage. But that was nothing compared to the damage yielded by Category 4 Maria’s direct hit two weeks later on the morning of Wednesday Sept 20 with 140 mph winds. Thankfully, Maria turned north and missed the U.S. Jason Blanke, contract operator in Lajas, Puerto Rico — “It would be hard to describe the effects of Maria. I was in the planning stages to ferry my aircraft to Puerto Rico

from Missouri when Irma struck. I had to delay. As soon as Irma cleared out, Maria was headed straight for Puerto Rico. Once again we had to delay the trip. After Maria hit, it took several days to contact anyone there. Telephone and power networks were completely destroyed.” “I am in Puerto Rico now and there is significant damage. Luckily, the seed rice operation I contract with is on the extreme southwest side of Puerto Rico. It was spared the major damage experienced on the northeast side. The research/seed station at Lajas sustained minimal damage.” “In one sense, it was lucky for me that these hurricanes delayed my arrival at Puerto Rico, since my airplane was in the shop with nagging maintenance issues. Power is still out at my Puerto Rico residence and in the local area, but it is expected to be back on within a week. Fortunately for me, I have water. Communications are coming back a little day by day. We’re all eager to get the rice crop planted and back to spraying and fertilizing.”

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the worst crop affected is citrus. There are areas with 85% fruit drop and a wide spread area of 50% or more. We lost many acres of spraying because of Irma, although we picked up some emergency applications to help the citrus.”

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Argentine operator, pilot and grower sentenced to prison In a historical judgment in Concepcion del Uruguay, a town in Argentina, those responsible for spraying on the Santa Anita school were convicted to prison time. The president of the aerial application company, the owner of the field and the pilot were each sentenced to a year and a half of prison.

Honecker was convicted of having contracted the services of the firm Aero Litoral de Rodríguez for the field located between km 7 and 11, in the rural area of Santa Anita, using chemicals classified as hazardous waste by National Law 24.051. Visconti was the pilot who made the aerial application.

In an unprecedented and historic ruling, the court of Concepcion del Uruguay condemned the three accused for the aerial spraying of pesticides on a teacher and five students of the rural school No. 44 of Santa Anita.

This trial is the first in the province for the spraying of a school. The case began with the complaint of teacher Mariela Leiva, who was at the head of the class when the event occurred. The claim was accompanied by the campaign “Stop the Fumigation of Schools”, headed by the subsidiary Basavilbaso, Uruguayan section of the Association of Magisterium Entre Ríos.

The president of the company, Villaguay Aero Litoral SA, Erminio Bernardo Rodríguez, the owner of the field that hired the service, José Mario Honecker and the pilot César Martín Visconti, were sentenced to a year and a half in prison. Judges Fabián López Mora, Mariano Martínez and Mariela Emilce Rojas announced the sentence as criminally responsible for “minor injuries and culpable environmental contamination”.

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NAAA and NAAREF Boards Meet in San Antonio Oct. 6–7 The National Agricultural Aviation Association (NAAA) and the National Agricultural Aviation Research and Education Foundation (NAAREF) met in San Antonio October 6-7 for their board and committee meetings. PAASS presenters also met to prepare to present the 20th PAASS Program at the state and regional associations during fall of 2017 and winter/spring of 2018. A wide range of issues were addressed within the various committees and presented to the NAAA Board. Highlights from the meetings are as follows.

Executive Director’s Report

The meetings kicked off with the full board and committee members gathering for an opening General Session. After some brief welcome remarks, NAAA President Dominique Youakim turned the floor over to NAAA Executive Director Andrew Moore for an update on the state of the industry and NAAA. Moore started his report with a recap of current economic conditions, citing USDA data and a recently conducted end-of-season agricultural aviation survey by NAAA showing that the agriculture and the agricultural aviation industries’ economies are slowly improving. He then discussed several successful initiatives NAAA and its ad hoc aerial labeling committee had been undertaking to ensure aerial labels on crop protection products undergoing the 15year FIFRA risk reassessment process. NAAA has also had successes in preventing the expansion of the Clean Water Act’s NPDES pesticide general permit (PGP) by opposing the Obama administration’s regulatory expansion of what is considered a Water of the U.S., and made congressional headway in passing legislation exempting FIFRAapproved pesticides from having to obtain an NPDES PGP. With tax reform becoming a major focus of the congressional agenda, Moore discussed NAAA’s efforts to maintain truncated depreciation schedules for ag aviation equipment and aircraft. NAAA also remains vigilant about keeping user-fees at bay and preserving efforts by the federal government to require noting the presence of towers below 200 feet. Moore then touched on communications issues and a slate of responses NAAA has made via op-eds and letters to the editor to newspapers, magazines, television shows and legal journals that produced misinformed articles or programming about the ag aviation industry. Many of NAAA’s responses setting the record straight have been published. Moore also discussed the NAAA website’s “Find an Aerial Applicator” function that allows the public to search for an ag aviation operation near them and the campaign of ads taken out in CropLife magazine, which reaches a wide circulation of co-ops, retailers and crop advisers, promoting ag aviation and the website’s search function. The ad campaign has

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markedly increased the number of people visiting the applicator search function. Moore also discussed NAAA going to different expositions, such as an EPA field day to promote the professionalism of ag aviation, and air shows, such as AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, (attendance 500,000) to recruit new ag pilots. Moore also discussed NAAA’s other communication mediums—from Agricultural Aviation magazine to NAAA’s eNewsletter, website and Facebook page—and made a call for all to be active on social media and other ways to promote the industry and its professionalism to the public. He cited the passing of ballot initiatives in Oregon banning aerial application and huge followings on social media of eco-activist groups opposed to aerial application that have well over 150 times more followers than NAAA as reasons for supporters of aerial application to make their presence known on social media as a force for good.

2017–2018 PAASS Program—now celebrating its 20th year of saving lives and enhancing the industry’s stewardship. Moore also discussed the exciting aviation safety, environmental professionalism and security content of the 2017–2018 PAASS Program—now celebrating its 20th year of saving lives and enhancing the industry’s stewardship. He stated there had been 58 accidents, six of which were fatal, this year and discussed two new safety checklists NAAA has developed for ag aviators involved in UAV encounters and shooting incidents. Moore then discussed the exciting convention activities planned in Savannah, Georgia., Dec. 4–7 for the Ag Aviation Expo and membership figures for 2017 including the new “Recruit, Rebate and Rewards” program offering a 10 percent rebate to an individual bringing in a new member to NAAA. Moore also previewed NAAA’s new eStore, which will sell NAAA logoed merchandise. The store will go live in November, if not earlier. Moore concluded his remarks by touching on opportunities and potential threats that lie ahead. Challenges facing the industry include low commodity prices for the short-term future, eco-activists’ efforts

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On a related note, the Convention Committee provided an update on the 2017 NAAA Ag Aviation Expo coming up December 4–7 in Savannah, Georgia. Highlights include a kickoff address by Shannon Huffman Polson, an author, motivational speaker and former U.S. Army Apache Helicopter pilot, a “Shark Tank” themed General Session on precision aerial application technologies, as well as a mock trial, plus a loaded trade show floor with nearly 150 exhibitors and 13 aircraft. The aircraft move for the NAAA Trade Show will take place Sunday morning, December 3, in Savannah in the pit and paddock area behind the Westin hotel. The Compaass Rose Sessions will be a little bit different this year, as the PAASS presenters will be splitting up the

2018 Officer Candidates

The Nominating Committee presented the following slate of candidates to serve as NAAA officers for the 2017 term. New officers will be elected at the board meeting in December. • 2018 President nominee: Gary Jerger (Minnesota) • 2018 Vice President nominee: Darrel Mertens (Colorado) • 2018 Secretary nominee: Lee Turnquist (Florida) • 2018 Treasurer nominee: Gary Jerger (Minnesota)

2017 NAAA Awards

After reviewing the nominees for NAAA’s Annual Awards, the Awards Committee selected award recipients in eight categories for which it has jurisdiction. Awards were also granted in three other categories. The Allied Industry Committee determines the recipient of the Allied Industry Award and the Support Committee determines the Opal & Bill Binnion Award recipient. NAAREF oversees the EvansChristopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the Operation S.A.F.E. program. NAAA is proud to announce the following 2017 NAAA Award selections. There are 13 award recipients in all: • Allied Industry Individual Award: Paul and Betty Abbott, Covington Aircraft, Okmulgee, Oklahoma • Agrinaut Award: Star-Flex, Onida, S.D. • Delta Air Lines “Puffer” Award: Brad Fritz, USDA-ARS Aerial Application Technology Research Unit, College Station, Texas • Evans-Christopher Operation S.A.F.E. Award: Vern Hofman, North Dakota State University • John Robert Horne Memorial Award: Austin Kornegay, Sun Valley Dusting Company, San Benito, Texas • John Robert Horne Memorial Award: Romke Sikkema, AgriTech Aviation Inc., Sebring, Florida • Larsen-Miller Community Service Award: Charles Bourne and Greg Watts, O’Brien Flying Service, Iowa, Louisiana • Opal & Bill Binnion Memorial Award: Kathy Diehl, Garden City, Kansas • Outstanding Service Award: Ron Cline, Central Valley Helicopters, Ellensburg, Washingron • Related Industry Award: Graham Lavender, AgAir Update, Perry, Georgia. • William O. Marsh Safety Award: Ryan Densham, Pratt & Whitney Canada The award recipients will be honored December 7 at the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet at the 2017 Ag Aviation Expo. Tickets for the Excellence in Ag Aviation Banquet may be purchased à la carte. To register for the convention and awards banquet, visit NAAA’s convention registration page.

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to ban aerial application via local ballot initiatives and a growing drone and broadband industry which could lead to safety concerns with more unmanned aircraft and towers being erected in rural areas. Moore also sees signs of optimism, such as growing U.S. ag exports due to a lower dollar and a growing global population whose needs must be met by modern agricultural solutions. Continued investment by crop protection product manufacturers will bring new products to the market, and statistics show real growth in the adoption of aerial mapping and variable rate applications. Whether using ag aircraft or UAVs, each of those services could become profit centers for ag aviation operations and a way to diversify in the future.

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The Convention Committee has also been exploring avenues to make attending the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo more affordable for new and low-time ag pilots. For the 2018 convention in Reno, Nevada, NAAA will implement on online bidding system for the NAAA Silent Auction, expanding the pool of potential bidders for auction items beyond those attending the convention in person. The online bidding system will only apply to the Silent Auction, not the Live Auction, and will take effect next year.

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The Communications & Public Relations Committee discussed topics for the future issues of Agricultural Aviation magazine. The Career section has been the most visited section of NAAA’s website, followed by the Convention section. Based on that finding, NAAA will be developing new articles geared toward new and low-time ag pilots in the magazine and repurposing that content for the Career section of AgAviation.org. The committee also reviewed the success of AirVenture 2017, and NAAA, Air Tractor and Thrush will once again be at AirVenture 2018 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The Governing Documents, Long Range Planning and Membership Committees all discussed the possibility of creating additional membership categories in the form of a National Operator Category, a SEAT category and an aerial imaging/UAV category. While no board votes were taken, the Governing Documents Committee was in favor of an Aerial Imaging/UAV category with no voting or office-

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The Support Committee announced that this year’s topic and presentation for the Athena Program will focus on emergency awareness. The Athena Program will be presented at the 2017 Ag Aviation Expo, and several state/regional conventions have booked Athena presenters. Due to technical difficulties beyond their control, the NAAA Support Committee has extended the deadline for the 2017 Support Scholarship Essay Contest to October 20. If you submitted an essay this year but did not receive confirmation, please resubmit your essay to loadnbart@ gmail.com. The theme for the 2017 essay contest is “Your Approach to Creating a Positive Image of Aerial Application in Your Community.”

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The AT-402A is not a stripped down version of the AT-402B. It is virtually the same airframe, certificated for 7000 pounds gross landing weight and 550 SHP. It comes standard with air-conditioning, Hoerner wing tips, 170-gallon fuel, turn windows, 18-gallon hopper rinse tank; all the standard equipment of the AT-402B. Nothing has been cut short, only a concentrated effort to hold down the price of the AT-402A so that it can be the industry’s leading introductory turbine ag plane with a new engine. You don’t just walk up to a brand new Air Tractor. You kind of stroll, slink, swagger or whatever is your style. Immediately, you notice the

The new 400-gallon AT402A is an outreach from Air Tractor to a portion of the ag aviation market that is ready for a turbine ag plane, or for operators who can’t justify a new engine for a new airframe. Leland Snow prefers his customers install new engines on new airframes. The logical thing to do. In the past, for some of his customers, this has been prohibitive. Air Tractor approached Pratt & Whitney and requested they build a less expensive engine, not a cheaper engine. It should have the reliability Pratt & Whitney is known for, but be affordable enough to compete with the used engine market. Pratt & Whitney agreed, thus the new PT6A-11AG. Next, Air Tractor approached its dealers and explained to them the factory was willing to take less profit on the sale of the new AT-402A if they would do likewise. They did. And finally, Air Tractor approached several key suppliers for the components of the AT-402A and requested the same of them, which they agreed. This new pricing structure became a joint effort of several companies that produced a costeffective AT-402A. How affordable? List price, $369,500. About $110,000 less

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Above: Original factory hangar for Snow Aeronautical Company is now owned by a local ag operator. Since, Air Tractors are built in three facilities. Plant 1 manufactures the AT-401B, 402A, 402B and 502B. Plant 2 houses the fabrication, control surfaces and paint departments and AT-602 assembly. Plant 3 is where the 52nd AT-802 rolled out, with more on the line.

Air Tractor’s Plant 2 just past Plant 1 in the background. clean aerodynamic lines of the airframe. It isn’t as overwhelming in size as its big sister, the AT-802. It is more sporty; you know this is going to be a fun airplane to fly. I could hardly wait. I’d already goofedoff the morning, and now it was 11:00a, the wind was picking up and it was 91°F at 1,274 feet MSL. If the AT-402A performed satisfactorily today, it would do likewise under most working conditions. Sam Cooke, test pilot and charter member of the Air Tractor team, guided me through the steps for engine starting and general operating practices. Nothing new here. Starts like a turbine and all the buttons are in the right places, as far as I could tell in the short one and onehalf hours I flew the AT-402A.

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The flight at Olney was different. The AT-402A was just as responsive and quick, but better somehow. Maybe it was the Hoerner tips, or a few other evolutions in design over the years or maybe it was me, older and with more Air Tractor time. I returned to the factory and took on half of a hopper’s worth of water, 200 gallons. Back to the practice field, this time serious about working the plane. Using 1,000 pounds of torque and 2,000 RPM, (380 SHP) I found myself easing across the field at 140 mph. The turns were easy, stable and quick enough. Use the flaps. I worked out the first load and went back for another, this time I’d run the hopper over. As best I could, I focused on where I broke ground on Runway 23. With practice, the takeoff roll would undoubtedly be shorter. With a full hopper, midday, I left the cement about at the 1,300-foot mark, just short of the taxiway to the factory. With my -11AG Thrush I’d use up my 2,500-foot sod strip, breaking ground at about 2,000 feet and staggering out. However, I didn’t have the advantage of about 500 fewer pounds of weight, longer wings with

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The AT-402A flew great. How could it not. More than 35 years of engineering experience from Mr. Leland was packaged into this airplane. It had a proven engine, one that gives confidence to the pilot.

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Using 1,200 ft-lbs/2,000 rpm (456 SHP), the AT-402A climbed well with 400 gallons in the hopper. The VSI indicated more than 500 feet per minute. I made a beeline for the practice field at better than 140 mph. Spray runs were comfortable. I won’t tell you I could fly hot dog-style turns with 400 gallons. I don’t believe anyone can. But, the airplane felt stable and wasn’t sagging when I lined back up for another pass. When you get down to 300 gallons, be careful. You’ll start having too much fun and need to reduce the torque to 1,000 ft-lbs. After you’ve worked the load below 200 gallons, go ahead, enjoy yourself. You are in one heck of a performing machine. Just be sure to keep your turns within the limits of yourself and the airplane; just like in the “Turn Smart” video.

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There is no sense in claiming an one and one-half hour flight will tell a low-time Air Tractor pilot, like myself, everything there is to know about the AT-402A, or any other ag plane for that matter. However, I do believe I have enough years in a multitude of different ag planes to know when I’m sitting in a winner. The AT-402A is a winner. If you have never flown or owned a turbine powered ag plane, don’t allow yourself a “dose” of this one, you’ll become addicted.

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The new engine/new airframe philosophy cures the weak link in owning a turbine engine. You should always have at your disposal $50,000-$100,000 dollars on a minute’s notice if you have a hightime used engine and some bad luck. With a 1,000-hour new engine warranty with an hourly prorate afterwards, you should be able to build a substantial engine reserve and airframe equity. Leland Snow and the team at Air Tractor have done it again. They have introduced to the ag aviation market a new tool, the AT-402A, that will enable many of us to do our job better, faster, and more productively than in the past. I’m proud to have had the opportunity to add this airplane flight to my logbook.

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One of our favorite Robin Williams movies is What Dreams May Come. It has some great quotes. In one part, actors say, “Sometimes, when you win, you lose.” In another part, they say the reverse, “Sometimes, when you lose, you win.” In life, both statements are often true, and we think ag aviation experienced the latter this season when the new dicamba products were approved only for ground application.

off-target. The possible causes include particle drift, temperature inversions, high temperature, short-term and long-term volatilization, spray equipment contamination, water runoff, windblown dust and label violations. Having so many possible causes means the EPA and companies involved cannot fix one or two issues and be sure they solved all the problem.

The biggest news in pest management this past summer was the introduction of dicamba-tolerant crop system to control some of the key devastating glyphosate-resistant weeds, particularly two pigweed species that are threatening the production of soybean and cotton in some areas. Off-target movement occurred last year from illegal applications of unapproved dicamba formulations, and unfortunately, more occurred this year, publicly estimated over three million acres, from legal applications of approved formulations. Despite the labels having many restrictions, something went bigly wrong. Unfortunately, we are in the finger pointing and blame stage now.

Even with a huge pre-launch education effort, this lack of understanding after commercialization is not good public relations and created a wedge issue in agriculture. One article describes a meeting of Tennessee growers as equally divided with half wanting to keep the new uses of dicamba and half wanting a ban. Monsanto leadership recently criticized some university research and individual researchers and made the case that the media is not telling the success story of the launch. Monsanto says complaints are the result of a very small percentage of the applications and mostly from user error. They want current approvals to stay in place and are planning to double dicamba seed sales next year.

Experts are still not sure about all the underlying causes for the widespread drift, but without doubt, the high sensitivity of regular soybeans to dicamba is a major factor. Drift can occur on tolerant crops without any symptoms. The same amount of drift with some less potent herbicides would not have caused any visual injury. Currently, experts still have more questions than answers as to why the dicamba moved

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Pulling the prop back November eases into being as the dust settles in the fields behind the combines. It’s that time of year when the aircraft get tucked away for a winter snooze and some needed maintenance. Most of us get to throw the straps off and enjoy some of the fruits of our labors. We get to have some time off to take a trip or two, do some hunting and catch up on all the chores and projects that piled up during the busy season. It’s been a great year, as far as I know. Out here on the left side of the country, we get to breathe a little between the end of cotton defoliation and the start of pre-emergent herbicide applications.

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As an industry, we’ve all worked mighty hard this year. We’ve flown over millions of acres of everything the world needs to get by on. Ag pilots have been the blanket of defense against everything from mold to fire. We’ve

done our part in ensuring crops we all depend on were given the best chance possible to make more from less than ever before. The 2017 harvest season would have been a lot shorter and not nearly as productive if it weren’t for the guy in the yellow airplane or the modified helicopter. Pat yourselves on the back for a minute; but only for a minute. When winter’s chill cuts through summer’s heat, we can put on an old comfortable jacket, sit back and admire the work of the past several months. It’s a good time to review what we did right and learn from what we did wrong. There’s a never ending succession

One thing about this job always amazes me, is how it all comes together. Sometimes it seems like absolute chaos, like we’re trying to hold back the tide. It becomes a frantic pace, we all get frazzled and frayed before it starts to ebb. We do it over and over again though, so something must be working right. I have to give a big salute to those who work on the ground and in the offices. We couldn’t do what we do if they didn’t do what they do! So here’s to the mechanics, loaders, suppliers and secretaries who keep us going. Thank you all for jobs well done, and frankly, for putting up with us. I also think we need to give praises to our families who hold us together. Without them, we wouldn’t have near the motivation or reason to continue. Thank you ladies, and kiddos! As the world keeps on turning and the seasons rotate in and out, we get to see the cycle of life repeat itself. The good Lord does His

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of learning in this job. We can sit on our laurels for only as long as we’re willing to risk losing them. Next season will be upon us before we know it.

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A pioneer in this field was A.T. Morgan, an experienced ag pilot who had broken into the ag flying game in 1945 with Ralph Sneed. Morgan, after working with Sneed for a

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NTSB Identification: GAA17CA323 Date: June 05, 2017 Location: Prosser, WA Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802 Injuries: 1 Uninjured.

The pilot reported that he accomplished a high reconnaissance before maneuvering to descend for an aerial application. He recalled that his attention was split between visually acquiring the intended application area and the indications on his digital map mounted in the cockpit. He descended below a tree line into the intended application area, but “I was still attempting to compare the crop on my field to my map, and was not looking outside the aircraft as diligently as required.” He diverted his attention outside the cockpit and noticed powerline wires at eye level. He asserted that he immediately lowered the collective and applied forward cyclic, but the main rotor mast struck the powerline wires. He landed the helicopter in the field, however, the main rotor blades sustained substantial damage.

The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, during an agricultural application flight, about 800 ft into the takeoff roll on a gravel airstrip, he veered the airplane to the right to avoid hay bales that were stacked on the left side of the runway. He added that, as the airplane veered right, the right-wing spray boom encountered tall wheat, and the airplane exited the right side of the runway. Subsequently, the airplane came to rest nose down. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

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NTSB Identification: GAA17CA342 Date: June 15, 2017 Location: Pocahontas, AR Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 802 Injuries: 1 Minor. The agricultural application pilot reported that, during the initial climb and as soon as the airplane “broke ground,” he turned left and subsequently encountered turbulence that caused the left wing to “dip.” He added that he applied full right aileron and rudder but that the airplane continued to sink and turn left. Subsequently, the left wing impacted terrain, the airplane cartwheeled, and a postcrash fire ensued. The fuselage, empennage, and both wings sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Identification: GAA17CA360 Date: June 22, 2017 Location: Portales, NM Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT 502 Injuries: 1 Uninjured. The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight while maneuvering at the destination field in a left turn, he realized that the airplane was not going to be able to climb over transmission lines in his flight path. He added that he lowered the nose to fly under the transmission lines, but the “airspeed was still too low” and the airplane impacted an embankment, slid across the ground for about 100 ft., and nosed over. The airplane was destroyed by the impact and a post-crash fire. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

An automated weather observation station, 12 nautical miles south of the accident site, reported, about the time of the accident, calm wind, clear skies, temperature 84°F (29°C), and dew point 64°F (18°C).

An automated weather observation station, 10 nautical miles north of the accident, about 5 minutes before the accident, reported the wind as calm, temperature 102°F (39°C), dewpoint 43°F (6°C), and barometric setting of 29.77” Hg. The calculated density altitude was 8,200 ft.

The NTSB determines the probable cause of this accident as follows: The pilot’s failure to maintain lateral/bank control during the initial climb in turbulent conditions.

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In the event of an accident or emergency in which an aircraft occupant wearing a flight helmet needs to egress quickly (such as a ditching, water impact, or fire), fast and unimpeded egress from the aircraft is essential for survival. Direct-to-airframe intercommunication system (ICS) cord connections between the flight helmet and the airframe can impede egress during an accident or emergency.

The cord connecting the flight helmet to the aircraft’s ICS might not release readily from the airframe ICS port if the direction of egress is contrary to the direction needed to easily release the cord (see figures 1a and 1b). For instance, if a cord needs to be pulled downward for release and an aircraft occupant is attempting a sideward egress, the cord may not release readily, which could cause excess delays in egress.

Figures 1a and 1b. Airbus (formerly Eurocopter) AS-350 B2 (left) and Piper PA-18-150 (right) pilot‑seat airframe ICS ports. The green arrows show the direction needed to easily release the ICS cords, and the yellow arrows show the direction of occupant egress.

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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) have investigated two accidents in which flight helmet direct-to-airframe ICS cord connections have affected egress. Although the occupants were able to egress in both cases, the potential for adverse outcomes exists. The pilot of an MD Helicopters (formerly Hughes) MD-369E lost control while filling a water bucket at night over a lake. After the helicopter impacted the water, inverted, and started sinking, the pilot pulled himself out of the cockpit. He reported that, as he came out of the cockpit underwater, he felt his flight helmet tug backwards; the ICS cord was still attached to the airframe ICS port. The pilot removed his flight helmet, surfaced, and swam to the shore without further incident; he sustained minor injuries. (GAA15LA217) An Airbus Helicopters (formerly Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm) MBB BO105 impacted water while flying at low altitude over a bay in snow and darkening conditions in Canada. The helicopter sank, and the pilot and passenger were able to egress from the helicopter. After the egress, the pilot died from hypothermia, and the passenger drowned. A postaccident examination of the pilot’s flight helmet revealed that the end fitting of the ICS cord was fractured where it attached to the port. Metal remnants showed that the cord was being pulled sideways toward the pilot’s door (as opposed to downward for release) when the fracture occurred; a postaccident test of a similar fitting required a 70lb pull before the cord failed. (TSB Report A05A0155)

Ensure that ICS cords are secured from potential snagging or entanglement with components such as flight controls.

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The following resources address flight helmet ICS cord connection hazards: • MD Helicopters’ Operational Safety Notice OSN2015-001 discusses the hazard of direct-to-airframe ICS cord connections with flight helmets (and references GAA15LA217). • Transport Canada’s article titled “Debrief: Post-Accident Survivability— Direct-to-Airframe Helmet Cord Connections” in Aviation Safety Letter 4/2006 addresses the hazard of directto-airframe ICS cord connections with flight helmets (and references A05A0155). • The US Army’s Flightfax from June 2001 discusses overwater flight operations and the hazard of flight helmet ICS cords impeding egress. The NTSB has produced a video regarding this issue, which includes one investigator’s tips on what you can do to be prepared and alleviate the hazard of direct-to-airframe ICS cord connections. The report for the NTSB accident referenced in this Safety Alert is accessible by the NTSB accident number from the Aviation Accident Database link, and the NTSB accident’s public docket is accessible from the Accident Dockets link for the Docket Management System.

What can you do?

Ensure that you and your passengers understand and are proficient with the egress procedures for the aircraft that you are operating before you take off. Use a compatible intermediate cord between the ICS cord and the airframe ICS port to facilitate a clean separation during egress. The intermediate cord is a cord connecting to the airframe ICS port on one end and to the ICS cord on the other end, allowing the ICS cord to be disconnected in the direction of egress.

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1976 G-164A Ag Cat, SN#1676, TTAF 8674.41, TSMOH 463.24 Aero Engines, TSMOH 463.24 AG 100 Prop, 80 Gal. Fuel, 20” Wing Ext., 3” Transland Pump with Agrinautics 6 Blade Fan, SS Airfoil Drop Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, Wig Tip Strobes, Nav Lights, Bot tom Wing Pulse Lights, Grumman Gate, King KY96A Com, Garmin GTX320 Trans. Horizon Digital Tach, “B” Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AGNAV Guia w/Light Bar, Excellent Fabric, Excellent Paint, Always Hangared! $115,000 Call Curt at 856-697-3300

1975 G-164A Ag Cat, N8923H, SN#1567, TTAF 5334.86, TTSMOH 769.8 Aero Engines, AG100 Prop, 80 Gal Fuel, 20” Wing Ext. w/Hershey Tips, Wing Tip Strobes, Turtle Deck Strobe, Nav Lights Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, Elevator Servo, Bottom Load Fuel, 3” Transland Pump w/6 Blade Fan, Duel Bottom Load, Grumman Gate, SS Airfoil Drop Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, King KY97 Com, Garmin GTX320 Trans. Horizon Digital Tach, B Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AG Nav Guia w/Light Bar, Excellent Fabric, Good Paint, Always Hangared! Call Curt 856-697-3300

1961 G-164 Ag Cat 600 HP, N10286, SN #86, TTAF 7210.34, TSMOH 463.24 Aero Engines, Ag 100 prop TSMOH 463.24, Frenco Mount, 80 gal. Fuel, 1” Landing Gear, 20” Wing ext. w/Hershey Tips, Wing Tip Strobes, Nav Lights, Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, SS Drop Airfoil Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, 3” Transland Pump w/Agrinautics 6 blade Fan, Grumman Gate, King KY97 Com., Garmin GTX320 Trans., “B” Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AG Nav Guia w/Light Bar. Excellent Fabric, Good Paint, Always Hangared. $100,000 Call Curt at 856-697-3300

2 Hole AgCat - Must sell, no reasonable offer will be refused! Restored 2012, A n n u a l 2 017, D u a l c o n t r o l s a n d instruments, smoker, Garmin SL40, KT76A Transponder, Intercom, Tulsa R985 approx. 78 hrs SMOH, 2D30 prop approx. 10 hrs SMOH. Call 970-522-1941

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1967 164A Ag Cat, 450 HP, Fresh Annual, Transland Gate and Spreader, with or without Bantam GPS, SMOH 925.00, TSTOH 34.00, Prop TTSMOH 94.4 Great plane to fly! Flown daily at the flying service. Serious inquiries only! $60,000 Call Kyle at 337-580-0880 1976 G164A, 7632 TTAF, 870 TSMOH engine Covington, 618 TSOH Prop AG1002, 80 Gallon Fuel, 24” ext. Hershey tips, SATLOC LiteStar II, Crophawk 7B, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Flagger, Tank heater, WeathAero fan, Shutter door, 500-5T/W. Call 405-263-7271 Col. Joe Kittinger’s “Show Cat”, unique G164A+, 3945 TT, Sky-Writer / BannerTower, Less E&P $39K, as is haul-away, or 0-SIRAN A&E&P (270-SMOH R985) for $139K Call 870-759-1692 or email frank. kelly@ag-cat.com

1969 G-164A, 6590 TT, P&W R-985-AN14B, 5083.07 TT, 822 SMOH, Prop was overhauled on 5-10-04 with AG-100-2 blades, Locking Tail Wheel, Ceconite, Hershey Tips, Airwolf Oil Filter, Metalized Wings, Brackett Air Filter, Weathero Fan and Trailing Edge Booms. Go to classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1180 to see spec sheet for more details. $65,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1976 Turbine Cat A Model, *PRICE REDUCED* 10,000 TTAF, PT6-20, 200 since IRAN and hot section, all B model updates, Satloc 99.5 w/flow control, bottom load fuel 335 hopper, right boom shut off, CP11s with swivels, clean northern plane! Price reduced to $200,000 Call Ryan 701-360-7926

1989 Super B Fat Cat 11,166TT, 1189 since Hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray & A/C, wing ext., night lights, E/I gauges. $325,000 Call 509-520-8267

1985 Ag Cat G-164B, ATT 6450, Garrett 331-2 Turbine Engine with Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Gear Box and Compressor inspection, First & Second wheels new, third wheel 4078 Cycles remaining, Overhauled Da sh 3 Torque sensor, Overhauled prop new blades, Hobbs 2138 since complete Hershey Rebuild, Raised Wing, FP-5 Electronics International Fuel Flow, Aileron & Elevator Servo Tabs, Smoker Kit, 115 Gallon Fuel Kit, Zee System A/C, Heavy Gear & Tail Spring, Approved Bottom Load fuel Kit, SATLOC M3 Touch Screen, 400 Gallon Hopper & A Frame. Motivated Seller! Price Reduced! Call Ward at 402-871- 0039 or email wacii@prestox.com

1972 G164A Ag Model Ag Cat, with B Model mods, N100F, 10,000 TT, 1000 R1340 Covington, Locking TW, stainless valve, chip light, CP nozzles, 120g fuel, Hershey metalized wings, stainless belly, stainless airfoil booms, Smoker, com radio, sealed cockpit, B Model windshield, flat custom panel, centerline short tail, Hershey tips, Rudder/Aileron/Elevator Servos.. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@skytractor. com or Fax 701-636-5881 Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details. 308368-5556

Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800437-5319 (2) 2017 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350gal H-V TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, 0-SMOH AF/E/P. See to believe! Bank on Four Wings. Fly SAFER, CHEAPER & Do Better Work! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com SB+ Turbo-Cat, TPE331-1 Work horse! Deluxe Equipment, A AI -Annual, M3 w/TC, HV TL Combo, 218-SHSI/GBI, 5525/5210/1586 RC’s.PRICE REDUCED to $329K (AgCat trades welcome) For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Mint G164A -450HP, 0-IRAN AF, E&P, DAF Combo, SAFE, Economic Start-up, $119K For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor.com, email@skytractor. com or Fax 701-636-5881 A Model Ag Cat project for sale. Includes data tag. Complete project disassembled. Frame, wings, tail surfaces repaired. Call for more details and pricing. Location in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics 308368-5556

AIR TRACTOR 1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, Airframe TT: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gallons – Side Load, Wing Extensions – Hershey Tips, Hershey Heavy Tail Spring, Bantam w/ G4 plus Flow Control, Mills Conversion FWF, 400 Gallon Hopper, A/C, Bleed Air Heat, 38” Transland Gate, Agronautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1055 to see spec sheet for more details. $345,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1995 AT-502B 10,336 TTAF, Wing Spar Replaced 1-3-2012 7886 hours, Engine PT6-15AG S/N 14265, 10,336 TT, Prop o/h 7-13-2013, M-3 w/ Flow Control, Load Hawg, CP, Smoker, Heat & AC, Led light Spreader, Electric fan Brake, Hydraulic flaps, PRICE REDUCED to $275K OR WILL TAKE TRADE Call Gary at 662-299-8095

2010 AT-802A PT6A-67AG, TTAE 3150, SHSI 557.3, Hartzell Prop SIRAN 301.0, Annual inspection due 2/1/18, LED Strobes, New Gear at last annual, Air Conditioner, Heater, CP- 09 nozzles, SATLOC G4 w/IntelliFlow flow control, Wingman, 48 Volt Fast Start, Smoker, 10” Hyd. Transland-Del Norte Firegate w/Hemisphere Controller, Ram air inlet, Offset engine mount. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

1996 502B -34AG COVER GIRL, 9331 TTAE, Wings done @ 7386 next due @17,186, Fresh Annual, Prop Iran, Starter Generator overhaul, E x tensive Hot Section, Fuel control and engine accessory gear box done year before last, SATLOC M3 w/flow control, New gear @ 8816.6 TT, Factory heat and air, PAR 200 Com/ Audio Panel, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, CP 09’s. This airplane was on the cover of the November issue of AAU!!! Make offer! Call 970-595-0946

1997 AT-602 N50738, s/n: 602-0448, TT 11,055.0, Pratt & Whitney PT6A - 45R s/n: PCE-84148, TT 30,424.0, SOH 15,445.3, SHOT 713.8, Hartzell Prop HC-B5MP-3, s/n: EVA-2147, TT 6300.0, SOH 2444.7, SIRAN 494.5, Annual inspection due 4/1/18, Eddy current inspection due at TTA of 13,055.0, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 13,569.0, Since power section IRAN: 0.0 (by ProTurbines) Has upper aft longeron kit installed, Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies Has Concord sealed batteries. Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=685 to see Spec Sheet for equipment. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends 2010 AT-802A, PT6A-65AG, Covington hot, 4400 TTSN, 308 fuel, Hatfield STC S.P. fuel, G4 w/flow control, Reabe hopper gauge, G-4/flow and more. For pricing and information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

1985 AT-400, 9700 TTA, 10000 TTE, Winglets, VGS, Air & heat, Ag Nav, Crop hawk, Single point fuel, Super boom, CP check vales with CP11 nozzles, 25” gate, King KY96A radio and Transponder, 1000 hrs since new CT blades, 1150 on fuel controller and fuel pump, 2700 hrs on spar caps (9800 hr caps) for sale or trade towards newer 602. Call Brian Fisher 419560-5429

2005 AT-602 -60, N85239, TT 5030, TT remaining spars 1470, TT remaining landing gear 1763, 16 hrs power section inspection, 1236 hrs full IRAN engine, 30 new FCU, 430.9 since new prop, SATLOC G4, Lane fan brake, Fast Start, CP Nozzles. $575K for AT or $700K for AT & business w/40 yr customer list. ronniebooker@ ymail.com

2015 AT-802 -65AG Dual Cockpit, 2025 Hours TTAE SNEW, 2500 Extended Engine War r ant y, H emisp here G 4, Flow Control, 7.5 inch Hydraulic Gate, Transland Dry Gate Controller, Dual A/C Condensers, MVP-50T, 308 Gallon Fuel, LED Wigwag Nose Lights, Smoker, Lane Brake, Hatfield S.P. Fuel, Stainless Steel Spray System, Stainless 3” Load Valve, Clock, Extra Paint Top Coat, Ag Laser Altimeter, Fiberglass Gate Box Fairing, Transland Wingman, Avionics Package, Brand New Factory Installed Aileron Bell Cranks (both wings), Fresh Starter Iran, Hot Section Inspection and Annual. Will not find a CLEANER or NICER used airplane! Contact (Mr. Clean) Scott Rainey Cell: 1-731-446-5938, Office: 1-731-538-2926 Email: rainair@kentennwireless.com

1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/ new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1985 AT-301, AFTT 7756, P&W 1340 w/330 SMOH, Propeller is a hydromatic 22D40 AD81-13-06R2, 5yr recurrent inspection on prop just completed, 6400 hrs. left on wing spars, Touchscreen Satloc M3, A/C, VG’S, 126 gal. single point fuel, 350 gal. Hopper, Smoker, Electric Fan Brake, CP09 Nozzles & Overhauled Transland 10” Vane Spreader w/cart. Around 450 hrs. ago plane had an extensive ground up refurb & paint. Fresh annual just completed. Ready to go to work! Very nice Air Tractor! $155K PRICE REDUCED! 229-425-8277

2015 AT 502B -34, Clean Texas Panhandle 502B with a -34. TTAE is right at 700hrs. It is currently getting a Pratt warranty hot section. Will have somewhere around 750hrs at the end of the season. Will be working till the end of September. 0 time annual with sale. Hatfield fuel, MVP50, Radio stack(will only remove business radio), Heat/AC, Lane electric brake , 3in loading system, SS spray system, CP-11 w/swivels and stainless J tubes, G4 w/ flow control, Garmin Aera 560, VG’s, LED light package. $835,000 Call Lance at 806-736-6965

1982 AT- 400, PT6 -27, Clean Kansas Airplane, Load Hog, Currently Working, Lots of Work has been done to this airplane. TT - (7650hrs), TTSN Prop (720hrs), TTSHOT (720hrs), Power Section Inspection (720hrs), New Prop (720hrs), New Over Speed Governor (720hrs), New Fuel Control Unit (422hrs), New Main Landing Gear (720hrs), New Leading Edges (720hrs), New Main Bearing (720hrs), Gear Box (720hrs), PT-Disc (720hrs), New Tail Gear Assembly (239hrs), New Belly Pan (239hrs), Time left on Wings (2265hrs). Night Light System with Wingtip Turn Lights, Drop Down Lights, & Nose Landing Lights, Large Fuel Tanks, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Windshield Washer, Single Point Fuel, Cold A/C, New Stainless Pump, New Lane Fan & Brake, Stainless Booms with CP11-TT Nozzles, SATLOC AirStar 99.5, engine was completely gone through (720hrs ago), well maintained by George’s Aircraft. $275,000 Josh Dickson Dickson Aerial Spraying 620-655-3698

AT-602 Project. Complete aircraft. We’ve disassembled our 1999 AT-602. It is in SW LA in a shipping container. Aircraft used in Central Africa to apply fungicides to banana plantations since 2010, (2400 hrs). Airframe, engine & prop have 6900 TTSNEW. Power section 2400 hrs since light OH by Covington. Propeller 850 hrs since Memphis Propeller OH & 5 new blades. Wings need the mod. of spar cap. Looking to sell complete aircraft or airframe only. We would also consider having airframe refurbished if we keep engine and prop. No damage history other than the occasional bird strikes on wings leading edges. All original logbooks are available. Maintained by A&P, following all SB from Pratt & SL from Air Tractor. Contact Dennis guillemd@bellsouth. net and/or lakeaviation@hotmail.com 337-501-0504. Africa phone GMT+1: 227679-522-581

2011 AT-502B, 2800 TTSN. $610,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net

2008 AT-402B PT6A-34, N4222S, S/N 1198, TT 2,033, Engine Time Since OH 2,033, Factory Air, 170 Gal Fuel, Avionics/ Equipment, A/C, SATLOC M3 w/Intelliflow, Factory Ram Air Inlet, Lane Electric Fan Brake on Stick, Smoker on Stick, Flaps on Stick, Factory Drop Booms, 29 Straight Stream Nozzles with 3” drop J tubes, Hopper Rinse System, Artificial Horizon, 964 SHOT,, 2,033 Total Time Prop, Time Since OH Prop & Overspeed Governor 2,033, Time Since FCU OH 2,033, Time Since OH Wet Spline Starter/Generator 964. Very Clean Western Kansas Airplane in great condition and working now. One Owner, Always Hangared, No Fertilizer, Never Damaged, No Wire Strikes, Finishing Season, moving up to 602. $496,500 Mid America Sprayers, Inc Call Mike Smith at 620-492-6633 or mike@n1ms.com

1991 AT-401 Clean and ready to work! TTAF 5700, TSO Engine P&W 1340 34 4hrs (Covington Overhaul), TSO Propeller 527hrs (22D - 40 constant speed) Hamilton Standard. VGs, Ag Nav Guia, AutoCal II Flow Control, Bendix King VHF Radio, Engine cold air kit, Engine oil filter, Collins Air Conditioning, Cool Seat, 32 VariRate Nozzles. Too much to list. Call Ben at 403-336-1793 for more information.

1998 AT-602, N5189R, approx. 8296.7 TT, -60AG, fast start, Cascade inlet, fuel flow meter, single point fuel, 10 vane Transland spreader, 3” bottom load, Wingman....$400,000. For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213

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2006 AT-802A -67AG, 4730 hrs. TTSN E&A, 10” Transland gate, single point fuel, M3 SATLOC, new landing gear, red and white, working now. $685,000 Call Steve 239-860-2028

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2010 AT-602 -60, 4175 TT hrs., SATLOC G4, Hydraulic gate, Hatfield Bottom load fuel, Reabe hopper gage, SL 40 comm radio, Transponder, All engine work has been done by Covington. For more information call Nick at 260-350-0122

2001 AT 602-60 UPDATED: TT: 7681, 0 time HSI By Prime Turbines. Fresh annual, New FCU, 4738 Hrs left on wings. Completely gone through 1700 Hrs ago, new panels, newpaint, light overhaul by Covington, prop overhauled. New main gear 500 Hrs ago,Hatfield single point fuel system, Bantam w/Flow Control, Lane brake, stainless steel camlocks, Reabe hopper gauge, smoker, factory heat and AC. Clean Northern Airplane,always hangared. $559,000 Contact Don at R&R Flight Service 815-303-7717 1992 AT-502 -15AG, TTAF 9792, only 227 hrs. since New Gear, Paint, Fuselage, Belly, Panels,Wings good till 17798.9 hrs., SATLOC Bantam W/FC, Wingman. Call 870-946-3509

Clean 1983 AT-301, 4498TT, 601SMOHTulsa. Fresh annual, new battery & carburetor. 22D-40 prop, A/C, VG’s, CP nozzles, winglets, Satloc AirStar, Crop Hawk, Weathaero fan, smoker, 126 gal fuel. $125,000 Call Ken at 580-484-7267. 2014 AT-802A, 802A-0579, TT: 1190, Satloc G4, Laser altimeter, 10” Hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load Hawg, Single point fuel, LED nose lights, Sold with Fresh annual and HSI. $1,250,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-8573744 aaron-agairaircraft@outlook.com

1981 AT-400A ,1700 hrs. Remaining on spars, PT6-15AG fresh hot section and great box . 400 gallon hopper, 170 gallon fuel, SATLOC M3, single point fuel, 29” tires, Harbor A/C, zero corrosion, all metal tail, 38” gate box, new Wing Man installed, to much to list. Will sale without engine for $115K. Fresh annual. Possible trade. $215,000 Call D.J. at 352-535-5400 2000 AT-602, PT6A-60, 6000 TTSN, Covington Hot, New Spars, G4 w/Flow Control. $560,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

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The Perfect Entry Level Turbine! 1980 AT-400 -15. Nice, clean aircraft, loaded, A/C, wingman, single point fuel, VG’s, smoker, CP’s, Swathmaster, Bantam, fresh annual, low time prop, Hot at purchase. Good rotables and spar times, runs cool, hauls full loads all day. Call for special pricing. 501-454-3711

1979 AT-301, TT 9326hrs, TT SMOHE 703hrs, TT SMOP 186hrs “Hydromatic”, Night light system with turn lights, Smoker, Flagger, Windshield Washer, New Aluminum Booms, Lane Electric Brake, SATLOC AirStar 99.5 GPS, new aluminum booms, Hydromatic prop, Wings Done at 7700hrs by George’s Aircraft. New hopper was installed at 7700hrs. Sale with fresh Annual. Will assist in exporting. $65,000 Josh Dickson Dickson Aerial Spraying 620-655-3698

2015 AT- 8 02 A , N 8 0 4 R A , a p p r ox . 1000 TT, -65AG, S/S Cam locks, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker, Hatfield single point, G4 w/flowcontrol, Gate box, W i n g m a n . . . $1, 245 , 0 0 0 . Fo r m o r e information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213

2012 AT 802A-0439, N20607, Approx. 3,100 TT, - 65AG, LED Nose Lights, Smoker, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Wingman, 7 1/2 Manual Gate Box, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, 380 Fuel, Fresh Annual & Fresh Hot w/Vane Overhaul....Price reduced to $800,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

1999 AT-802, 8065 TTAF, -67AG with 6195 TTE, 280 since hot, FCU and flow dividers, 800 since prop IRAN, new motor mounts, 150 on new mains, SATLOC M3, single point fuel, Wingman, would consider 400 or 500 gallon airplane in trade. $599K Call Donald Dierks at 870673-1821

2014 AT-504 , N173RH, Reduced to $700,000 All offers considered. Clean!!!! Always hangared. Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG Only 200.2 TTSNEW, Hartzell H C- B 3T N -3 D/ T102 8 2 N S + 4 20 0 . 2 TTSNEW, Hub: HC-B3TN-3D, Blade: T10282NS+4, All Logs Since New, Garmin GNS-430, Com/Nav/GPS, Garmin GMA430 Audio Panel, Garmin GTX330, Hopper rinse tank system, Hopper never used chemicals or Fertilizer (Water only), Spray equipment included. Excellent air conditioning/Heater, Annual Due 05/31/2018, No Damage History, All ADs/SBs current through AD Revision 2017-19. Call Doug Snyder at 704-6621840 2009 AT-802, N396LA, S/N: 802A-0331, PT6A-65AG, TTAF: 2127.8 hrs., ENGINE TT: 6022.5 hrs., 0 Since Hot Section Inspection, New paint in 2015, SATLOC G4 GPS, Reabe hopper qty system, Aero LED pulsing nose lights, Load hawg, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Smoker. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual. $865,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-857-3744 aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com

1999 AT-502B-34AG TTAF 7018, 38” gate, STC’d Wingman, Flow control, Factory air, Hatfield single point fuel, Reabe hopper/pressure gauge. Call Matt @ 870-946-3509

2012 AT-802 -65, 3400 TTAE, SATLOC G4 with flow control, Load Hog, SS booms and T-boom, 92 CP-11’s, 92 AFS check valves, Single point fuel, Lane brake & fan, Laser altimeter, 10 inch hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, A/C, heat, Smoker, Paint 8.5. Always Hangared. Airplane will come with fresh annual and hot section. Available 12/1/17 $925,000 For more information call Trampas Johnson 870684-2203 or 870-930-6556 2008 AT-502B, 3,650 TTAE, HATFIELD FUEL, LOADED. $550,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

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. 2013 AT-602, 1,800 TTAE, FRESH HOT, G4, FLOW, NO DAMAGE. $815,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOHE, M3 Satloc, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! $235,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127

1979 AT-301, ACTT: 8510, SMOH Eng: 1131 (Covington), SMOH prop: 572, Spars 5,074 remaining, Hydromatic prop, spin-on oil filter, engine driven A/C, metal tail, AmSafe belts, VG’s, M3 flow control, CP nozzles. $125,000 Call Richard 320979-8326 New 2017 AT-802A -67AG. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800736-7654

2013 Air Tractor 402B, 1180 TTAF & Engine (PT6A-15AG) Make us an offer on this Clean, One Owner aircraft that has based in North mid-west since New! All Standard Air Tractor EquipmentList of Optional Equipment: Satloc Bantam GPS with Intelliflow flow control, Shadin Microflo-L Fuel Management System, Am Safe seat harness, Vortex Generators, Reabe Hopper Level Indicator, Lane Electric Fan Brake, 170 Gal. Fuel, Night Working Lights under left and right wing, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Windshield washer, Garmin SL40 Com, Bleed Air Heat, Air Conditioning. Sold with Fresh annual! Fuel nozzles done at 1180 hours. Regular Engine SOAP samples! **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952941-6255 2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH . $810,0 0 0 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net 2014 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 Piece W/S, Smoker, Heater, Lane Brake/Fan $570,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

LIKE NEW! 2016 AT-802A -65. Delivered NEW in April 2017. 250hrs.TT, SATLOC Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Hatfield Fuel, 308 gal fuel, Steam Gauges, CP’s, Electric Fan brake. SS Camlocks, Comm/ANR. $1,400,000 Will consider possible trade for low time 502 or 502XP. Call Chris at 701-866-2647 2017 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK, SPEC TO YOUR NEEDS $893,400 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2001 AT-502B -34AG, TT 11228, hot section 1384, No damage history. Wings, Paint, New Landing Gear, Partial refurb in 2012. 3240 hours since wings done. VG’s, AFS check valves CP 11’s, SATLOC Bantam W/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Heater, and AC. Always Hangared! $250K OBO Call 662-873-7125

1981 AT-400 –15 AG, NDH no fertilizer, 9624 hr TTA, 2455 hr Spar Remaining, 1977 hr SPOH, 7749 hr TTE, 207 hr HSI, 539 hr FCU OH, 2591 hr new CT Blades, 1977 hr new gear, Metal Tail, Reabe Gauge, Reabe Canopy, VG’s, Air Bags, Single Point Fuel, AC & Heat, Dual Fuel, Gauges, Low Fuel Lights, Smoker, Rinse Tank, Lane Fan Brake, Aleron Servos, January Annual. In Reabe Fleet since 1985 $325,000 Contact Jeff Reabe at 715-335-6810

1991 AT-402 PT6-34, 11,650 TT, Engine 9,800 TT, 0 hrs. SIRAN Gear Box, 0 hrs. SMOH Prop with new blades (times are approx. still working) WW, Bantam, Flow Control, Smoker, AC 1 yr. old, Digital Hopper Gauge, SS Booms & SS Spreader, PT 111 Tips, AFS Nozzles, Stripped & Painted 3/2016, 3 pc. Windshield, Wings due at 17,378 hrs., 0 hrs. SHS, available in December. Very Well Maintained. $325,000. Call Michael 229-881-1253

NEW 2017 AT-802A -65 Dual Cockpit. 100 hrs. TT, SATLOC Bantam, G4 screen, Intelliflow, bottom load fuel, 308 gal. fuel, CPs, Elec Fan brake, Steam Gauges, Comm/ANR. $1,418,700 Will consider possible trade for low time 502 or 502XP Call Rod: 701-321-0767

2012 AT-602-1216, N2061L, -60AG, 2920 Hrs. TTAE since new, New landing gear, Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, CommRadio, transponder, Lane electric brake & fan, S/S T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms. $795,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2013 AT-802A PT6A -67AG, 3100 TT, Full fire configuration, set up for spray, fertilizer or SEAT, Vondron hyd gate, Wingman, Ag Nav GPS, single point fuel, CommRadio, smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, white/red paint, 308 gallon fuel. PRICE REDUCED to $850,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 772-461-8924 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2017 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213 1997 AT- 602 - 60, 8800 TTSN, New Wings, GPS w/Flow Control, SP Fuel. $440,000 For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net 2012 AT-402B, 1,500 TTAF&E, Bantam/ Flow, H eater, N o damage his tor y. $550,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2004 502B -34AG, 4185 TTAE, 1179 SHOT, Heat, A/C, Lane fan and Brake, Single point fuel, Bantam with G4 screen, Intelliflow, Smoker, 164gal. fuel, CP-11TT nozzles, Comm transponder. New paint. $475K. Will consider possible trade for low time Ag Truck or Brave. Call Rod at 701-321-0767

1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders. $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

1999 AT-502B, TT A&E 7786, Engine: PT6 -34AG, SMOH 3050, Since Hot Section 643, Prop SMOH 2033, 2 owner aircraft, AC, cockpit heat, 1 Comm Radio with bluetooth capability, Garmin transponder, M3 Satloc with flow control, digital hopper gauge and pressure gauge, new booms with CP nozzles, fan and brake, all stainless steel. $335,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.

Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop. 867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine. Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. 2007 AT-402B, 3,870 TTAF&E, -34AG, G4, Hatfield fuel, VG’s Heater. $470,000 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1979 AT-301, N8764S, R-1340 -AN1, approx. 9770 hrs TT, short tail w/good fabric, Ag Nav Guia w/flowcontrol, new aluminum booms, CP-03, smoker and 126 gallon fuel. $80,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 1979 AT-301 PRICE DR A STIC ALLY REDUCED & SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED! 9234 TTAF, 364 SMOH, 926 SMOH prop, Satloc Lite, new paint in 2011. 4600 hours remaining on wing spar. Great flying airplane! Will consider trade for a 402 or 502. Call Gary or Kevin 785-626-3344 1993 AT-502, PT6A -34AG, N198LA, Available For SALE OR LEASE! Airframe TT: 10,065.2, Engine TT: 10,708.2 Cascade inlet, G4 Satloc, New paint, Smoker, WAG A/C, Hopper Rinse, 38” gate, Wingman, CP Nozzles. Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1054 to see spec sheet for more details. $445,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

2015 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAE, G4, VG’s, CLE AN, NO DAMAGE, FRESH HOT. $660,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-2325401

Several 2010-2013 AT-802 -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com. 1994 AT-502B, N6017E, -34AG, approx. 11,040 hrs TT, AFS check valves w/CP 11’s, Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow and smoker. $400,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. $660,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

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2001 AT-602, N9145H, 5857.8 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., dual bottom load, Crophawk, Wingman. $425,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213

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1994 AT-802A -65AG well maintained aircraft with lots of good years remaining. New G-4 with Intelliflow and Vondran Dry Flow Control. No Major Damage History. Call for Details. 870-897-4548 2018 Air Trac tors, all models, call Southeastern Aircraft Sales at 800-4412964 to reserve your slot! 1995 AT-802A, PT6A -65AG, 7600 TTSN, 10” gate, G4/Flow, New wing spar….No Trade…. $790K For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ mymctc.net

AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers. 2009 AT-802 -67. 6,800 TTE&A, 300 hrs SIRAN on prop, hydraulic flaps, hydraulic air conditioning, hydraulic spray pump, hydraulic spray valve, hydraulic gate, Air Repair variable rate gate controller, SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart. Comes with fresh annual and HSI. Call for price. 318-439-0710, snoano@gmail.com

1988 AT-502 N1004B, Available For SALE OR LEASE! S/N: 501-0022, TT 7816.4, P&W PT6A-34AG, s/n: PCE57182, TT 13,834.5, SHOT 1.1, Hartzell Prop HC-B3TN-3D, s/n: BUA-30202, SOH 1121.4, (Aircraft converted from 501 to 502 on 10-31-05 by Frost Flying Service) Hot Section Inspection performed by Prime Turbines., Has new 9800 hour spar cap’s, by Air Tractor. Annual due 4/1/18 Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=686 to see spec sheet for details. Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights & weekends

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. 2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

Several 2006-2012 AT-802A -67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled O v e r s p e e d G o v, O v e r h a u l e d Fu e l Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

1966 Cessna A188, N8000V, IO-520, Transland gate box, pump and mount. Super booms, Davidon nozzles, Air Star 99.5 GPS, Weath Aero fan, Electric spray valve, Com and transponder. Without spraying gear, $20,000. With spraying gear $30,000. Needs Annual. Located at Johnston Regional Airport JNX, Smithfield, NC. Email muranopy@gmail.com

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. $120,000 Call Kevin at 785-386-8875 1970 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, TTA 7388, TTSN 221, SATLOC. Currently flying. $79,000 Call Gary or Kevin at 785-626-3344

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.

1974 Cessna Ag-Truck A188B, 5689.8 TT, Eng 1213.8 TSMOH, 206.9 STOH, 106.9 TTSN Prop, Hyd Liquid Gear, Spreader, GPS, Crop Hawk, Horton, New Tires. $115,000 Call Kurt at 616-291-5808

2005 AT-802 -65. 8,800 TTA&E. 400 hrs SIRAN prop, Completely refurbished 2015. SATLOC G4, Wingman, FastStart. Call for price. 318-439-0710. snoano@ gmail.com 2015 AT-502B -3024 N3076W -34AG, 300 hrs approx. Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow, cockpit heater, A/C, Lane electric brake & fan, 3A” bottom load, S/S camlocs, S/S spray valve, RCA attitude gyro. PRICE REDUCED to $745,000. For more details call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964

1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Engine w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps done 1501 hrs ago, Main gear has 292 hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, Stainless steel booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $130K 601-201-9497

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1988 AT-502, W-34AG, Fresh Annual & Hot Section, 13,000 AFTT, Engine 14,278, TT 3633 SIRAN, 0.0 SHSI, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-D 630 hrs SOH, Spar Caps 5300 hrs remaining. Good Hopper & Glass, Wingman, Landing Lights, Alum Booms, CP’s 38” Gate, Lane Adj Fan w/ Electric Brake, Satloc G4 w/Flow Control, VG’s, Hopper Rinse, Paint is 2 years old. $325,000 Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable. Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación. Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with A/C. $123,900 Call Ely Ag Helicopter Service 110744 S 4570 Rd Sallisaw, Ok 74955 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@ yahoo.com Very authentic Cessna Bird Dog for sale with low time. $90,000 or will consider trade for “ready to spray” Ag Cat of the same value. Call Joe at 918-704-0308 or email joecropduster@hotmail.com

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1969 Cessna 188A AgWagon 300, IO 520D 300 HP, TTAE 6220 hrs, TSMOH 240, TSPOH 65, Annual due April 2018, LiteStar II GPS, STOL leading edge cuffs, Super Wing Tips, Air Foil Booms, CP Nozzles, Transland Pump, Smoker, Auto Flagman, Lights, Excellent airplane. Everything works. Working plane now. Price: $105,000 Call 256-759-3597 or email topturfsodfarm@gmail.com

1978 Ag Wagon - IO 520-D engine, SMOH 525.6 hours, TTAF since new 7542.6 hrs., Bantam GPS with Intelliflow Flow Control and Wing fuel tanks. Clean old Cessna. Purchased to get my son ag time. He is now flying my turbine and have no need for the Cessna anymore. Contact Chris at 662-822-4278 or Phil at 662-390-7056.

1966 Cessna Ag Wagon A188, 4184 Total time with 1130 SMOH and 574 SPOH. Aero fan, CP11 nozzles, SATLOC lite, smoker and automatic flagman. Call Rex Kelley 308-214-1516

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FROST FLYING INC. 1974 Piper Brave 285/300, 3417.5 TT, Engine 835.8hrs SOH, 102.6hrs on new prop, 396hrs on new spars, SATLOC Bantam with flow control. $125,000 USD call Rick at 1-306-485-7075

1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, 2690 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5, 380 SMOH, McCauley prop 985 SMOH, M-3 GPS, spreader, all AD’s, flagger, annual 08-17. Always hangared! $70,000 Call 309-7594826

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1973 CESSNA 188B, N5647G, A/F TT 4020, Continental O-470R Engine, 230 HP, Prop Time 394.8, SEE SPEC SHEET FOR DETAILS, Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

1964 PA-25 -250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308695-0551 or 308-697-3677

2017 Slots Available ....................................................................................................Call 2015 AT-802A, N804RA, approx. 1000 TT, -65AG, S/S Cam locks, elec. brake gr. adj., smoker, Hatfield single point, G4 w/flowcontrol, Gatebox, Wingman .......... $1,245,000 2012 AT-802A, N20607 Approx 3,100 TT, -65AG, LED Nose Lights, Smoker, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj, Wingman, 7 1/2 Manual Gate Box, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, 380 Fuel, Fresh Annual & Fresh Hot w/Vane Overhaul ........................... $800,000 2001 AT-602, N9145H, 5857.8 hrs TT, smoker, elec. brake gr. adj., dual bottom load, crophawk, Wingman ..................................................................................... $425,000 1998 AT-602, N5189R, approx. 8296.7 TT, -60 AG, fast start, Cascade inlet, fuel flow meter, single point fuel, 10 cane Transland spreader, 3” bottom load, Wingman ............ ...................................................................................................................... $400,000

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 6000 TTAF, 625 TTeng, 550 TTprop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. $125,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

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Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp. Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218

1994 AT-502B, N6017E, -34AG, approx. 11,040 hrs TT, AFS check valves w/CP 11’s, Satloc G4 w/Intelliflow and smoker ............................................................... $400,000 1979 AT-301, N8764S, R-1340-AN1, approx. 9770 hrs TT, short tail w/good fabric, Ag Nav Guia w/flow control, new aluminum booms, CP-03, smoker and 126 gallon fuel ..$80,000 Complete Air Tractor Parts And Accessories

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1956 Piper Tri-Pacer, 1700 TT, 400 SMOH, sealed struts, oil filter, disc brakes. $20,500 870-208-4899 1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 g hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, ext. wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing/taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. $210K or OBO. Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft. com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 7642 Total Time, 388 since Overhaul engine, 0 since Overhaul 3 blade Propeller: 275 gal hopper, JAS Gate, Agrinautics pump and fan, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with AFC check valves and CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, com radio, electric turn and bank, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing and taxi and retractable night working lights, NEW Dyna Nav VEKTOR GPS, left entry step, good paint, tires & glass. Annual at sale. This aircraft is one of the best flying and performing Super Braves we have ever experienced! PRICE REDUCED to $150K. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559686-1794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

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Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

Jack Frost jack@frostflying.com Frost Flying Inc Office 870-295-6213 Maintenance 870-295-3776 Fax 870-295-6674

Target Spray Variable Rate Nozzles

Garrett Frost garrett@frostflying.com Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 parts@frostflying.com

Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Matt Ashburn

IA and A&P mechanics needed

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1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$? This is it!! PRICE REDUCED to $265,000! Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-6861794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com 1956 Piper Tri-Pacer, 1700 TT, 400 SMOH, sealed struts, oil filter, disc brakes. $20,500 870-208-4899

1976 510 Ayres Thrush. Practical turbine power that can crank out the acres… you don’t find these available everyday. Garrett TPE 331-10-511M Power Plant (Ag Air Systems Conversion), 510 gallon factory hopper, Avenger SS Spar Kit (40k hour spar/10,500 Gross Weight Limit), and a Night Vision Goggle Certified Cockpit are just a few of the upgrades you’ll find on this aircraft. TSO is 2,572.8… the engine is getting a fresh hot section! If interested, please contact Bruce Hubler at 208-459-1266 or operations@valleyairllc. com.

1989 510 Fabric Tail Thrush, Around 14K TTAE, 3K remaining on spars, STRONG -34, Record inlet, Serv-Aero fabric tail, VG’s, SS Booms, CP03 nozzles, SATLOC Bantam with IntelliFlow, SS 12 vane spreader. Has lived in CA and AZ. Ready to go to work! This is a good looking/ flying/hauling, corrosion free rock solid Thrush! $330,000 Call Chris for more info: 520-483-7912

THRUSH WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY

2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs. TTAF, Engine: 0hrs. since light overhaul - EXTENSIVE WORK DONE TO ENGINE! Prop: 0hrs. since IRAN, Fuel Control Unit: 0hrs. since IRAN, Starter Generator: 0hrs. since over haul, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/ auto shut off, hopper rinse, no damage history, low component times. Fresh annual & fresh hot. 318-237-7088

1974 AN2-1340/Geared Thrush, 11,200 TT, engine 740 SMOH (Tulsa), prop 150 SMOH. fresh annual, lower spar inspection, big butterfly, fresh paint, Air Conditioning, VS’s, 500x5 spring tail, SATLOC GPS. $89,900 Trades considered. Call Randy at 541-388-1323

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New 2017 Thrush 510P or 510G. All options available! Call for Pricing! ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer for North America! We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super Conversion, Very Clean and well cared for aircraft. Airframe:Approx. 4675 hours TT, Approx. 1000 remain on Wing Spar Cap. Engine/ Propeller: 75 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines) 1675 Hours Since Super-1 Conversion. Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3875 Hours TT, 1100 SMOH, approx. 475 hours Since new Blades. Equipment: Bantam GPS, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel (both sides), Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/washer, Tinted windows, Mesh seat and MORE!!! Next Annual due 11/18! New Batteries 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor Box 6/17 $424,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

2015 Thrush 510P -34, 1410 TTSN Engine & Airframe, G4, Intelliflow, Hatfield auto fuel, Reabe hopper gauge, LED navs/ strobes, LED leading edge lights, Dual landing lights, PAR 200a comm, stainless booms, AFS check valves, CP’s with swivels, Stainless steps, Chrome control stick, 2500 hr engine warranty, 29,000 hr wings. Excellent equipped 510. Located in ND since new. Never had a spreader on it. Call 701-370-2640

1974 S2RG5/525, Goering Garrett-5 conv.-750 SHP - 12,624 TT, 94 since IRAN engine, 2704 since new 4 blade prop: 525 gal hopper, Simplex pump and electric fan brake, stainless booms, 2” left side load, extended wings, droop tips, aileron servos, vortex generators, 192 gal fuel, bottom load fueling, nav/ strobe/instrument and landing lights, spring steel tailwhl gear w/ 5.00x5 tire, air cond., SATLOC M3 GPS with Raven flow control, Big butterfly wing splice plate with NEW factory lower spar caps, good paint, tires, glass and fabric, NEW Serv Aero Tail MODIFICATION with NEW FABRIC and PAINT! PRICE REDUCED TO $290K OBO. JAS 559-686-1794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www. johnstonaircraft.com

2015 Thrush 510G, Airframe: 550 hours TTSNEW. Engine/Propeller: 550 Hours TTSNEW. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chromemoly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical systemDual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Big screen, and Intelliflow flow control, Hatfield Single Point fuel with auto shutoff, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights, Night working lights/Landing lights, LED NAV/ Strobes, Hopper Rinse system, RCA 2600-3 Artificial Horizon, Reabe Hopper level indicator, *STC Approval for Night Vision (NVG). **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1979 S2R-T34, N455JM, Total Time: 13,688.6, LoadMaster 4 Blade Prop, Wings: Vor tex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, Hopper: 500 Gal, Load Hawg, Record Inlet, Harbour Air Conditioning, TSO: 757.4 GG / 757.4 PS, $460,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@ turbinesinc.com

1999 Thrush S2R-G6, N4002U, Serial: G6 -151DC [FULL DUAL CONTROLS IN REAR COCKPIT] TTAF: 3,927.4 hrs., TPE331-6-252M, Satloc GPS 99.5, 18 ft. Stainless Steel Booms, Crophawk, PM1000II two place intercom, New A/C, KT 76A Transponder, 32 CP-11 TT flat fan nozzles, 32 AFS check valves, KY96A Comm Radio, Lane Fan Brake. Annual completed August 2017. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1199 to see spec sheet for more details. Price reduced to $320,000 Call 956-202-2094

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

1978 S2RT34/400 THRUSH (750 SHP) - 8900TT/3843 since O/H, 360 since IRAN and 28 since HSI & FCU O/H/ 512 since O/H propeller with new blades: 400 gallon hopper, factory spray system, Lane fan and electric brake, TJet nozzles, S.S. 10 vane spreader, 2” left side load, extended wings, 192 gal fuel, Cascade pressure cowl, 29” tires, spring steel tailwheel gear with 5.00x5 tire, nav/ strobe/instrument/landing and night working lights, air conditioning, smoker, SATLOC LiteStar II GPS, good tires/fabric/ glass/paint. Fresh annual. 1200 hours remaining on wing spar caps. $287,500/ Make Offer. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 2015 Thrush 510G Airframe: 750 hours TTSNEW. Engine/Propeller: 750 Hours TTSNEW. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chromemoly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive overturn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111F, Smoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights. **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1979 G o e r i n g T h r u s h , Tu r b o m a x crossover TPE -331 -5, 525 Gallon, 950 hrs. since refurbish on AF, new prop and SHOT. Gearbox completely gone thru this season. Lots of time left on wings & lots of cycles remaining on engine. SATLOC Bantam, Big Fuel & Vgs. Empty weight is 4600 lbs. so airplane is a real performer. Flies and performs great. Will have fresh annual soon. Craig at 870-926-6354

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 solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and performance under extreme conditions. thrushaircraft.com

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2004 Thrush 550 -45, 4580 TT, 4490 SMOH Engine, 350 Since Power Section OH, 350 SPOH. New Main gear at last annual. 29,000 HR wings, Fast start, Am-safe inflatable harnesses, M3, IntelliFlow, Hatfield auto fuel, VG’s, Dual landing lights, Comm radio, AFS check valves, CP’s with swivels. Excellent per forming acre eater. Ver y clean airframe. 450,000 obo Call 701-370-2640

1996 Weatherly 620B, 4500 TT, 890 SMOH Covington, Litestar II, VGs, Cps, Crophawk, 2 spare cylinders and a spare mag. Comes with spreader. This is a clean northern airplane that is maintained by Butterfly Aviation. Runs great and ready to work! April annual. Available for sale or trade. Price reduced to $82,000 Call Mike Cavanaugh at 308 832-1966

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT 1999 S2R-T34, N524SL, Model Number: PT6A-34, TSO: 0.00, Total Time: 12,195.3, Wings: Avenger Spar Enhancement Kit, LoadMaster 4 Blade Propeller , Single Point Fueling System, AG-NAV 2 GPS, Air Conditioning. $550,000 Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@ turbinesinc.com

1974 Thrush S2R, N4205X, Serial: 1968R, TTAF: 11,213.7 hrs., TPE331-6-252M, Satloc 99.5, Stainless Steel Booms, Crophawk, Lane Fan Brake, A/C (Harbor Air), 36 CP3 Nozzles. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1196 to see spec sheet for more details. Fresh annual August 2017. Price reduced to $170,000 Call 956-202-2094

1992 S2R-T34 DC TT 7200 hrs., PT6A-41 TT 7200 hrs., 2200 SMOH, 700 SHSI Prop 0.0 SMOH. Dual cockpit with observer seat, quick start A/C, SATLOC M3, KY196A Comm, Crophawk 7B, Converter, 30,000 Wing Spars installed 900 hrs. ago. Fresh annual. Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

1977 THRUSH SR2, $395,000, 400 Gal with PT6-34 converted to Turbine 350 hours ago by Valley Aircraft. Airframe TT 5086.2, Engine 2800 SIRAN/Light OVH, 350 on Prop SNEW. 4800 hrs remaining on wing spars. MVP-50 Digital Instruments, M3 Satloc with flow control and touch screen, Air Conditioning an Electric Heater. Will be sold with Fresh Annual. Aircraft located in Yuma Arizona, Contact Frankie Williams at Souther Field Aviation, Inc., 229-924-2813

WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Starting at $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

Super Nice R1340 Ag Cat FWF Installation. Just removed for Turbine Conversion. Running great & dry, 1025 SMOH, 40 STOH, Beautiful 12D40AG100 -2 w/ 29-SOH. Call for prices AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com R985-14B, PRICE REDUCED to $37,900, 270-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Convington. For more information contact AmAg: 870886-2418 (2489)FAX or Email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 P r at t & W h i t n e y R- 985 Fo r S a l e ! *FIREWALL FORWARD FOR Ag Cat* Engine has 1068.8 SMOH, Prop has 2078.8 SMOH, Includes all accessories; cowling, engine, prop, logbooks and paperwork. Located in Hershey, NE at Storm Aeronautics. Asking $30,000. Please call 308-368-5556 for details R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

2001 American Champion Scout, 2010 hrs TT, 12 hrs SMOH, Engine and CS Prop, 180 hp, LR Fuel ( 70 gal), April Annual, IFR, Wide Rear Seat, Cargo Door, All Garmin Avionics, $159,000 Call JD Ely, Ely Ag Helicopter Service 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@yahoo.com Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome. PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573-359-0500

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

Lycoming 540 Narrow Deck Crankcase repaired and certified. Good thickness! For a PA25 235 or 250 $2,800 Call Sandy Ullrich at 918-245-6092

R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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. Eagle DW-1 4556 TT, 1101 SMOH, Last annual June 2017. Ready to go to work immediately. Will finance! $75,000 OBO. Would trade for Cessna 172 or passenger plane. Call Ron at 641-325-0261

Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Roberts Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

ENGINE - TURBINE Used PT6A-34 engine. Currently running on Air Tractor 502. $125,000 Call Darryl at South Delta Aviation, Inc. 479-935-4891

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Cascade has a complete 850SHP STC kit with engine built up and ready for installation on your AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T glass panel display, new upper instrument panel, 850SHP Prat t & Whitney PT6A-41 engine, all new cowling, new engine mount. Power to perform and never download again. $335,000 for the complete kit with engine. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 to make your AT-502B perform like an AT-502XP! Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-67AG, TSN 2897. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-15AG, Approximately 4000 hrs TT, Fresh Hot Section, 0 time since IRAN on Gear Box. Great cycle times remaining! $170,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695 PT6A-60AG, 6500 hours TT, Fresh Hot Section, O/H Fuel Control Unit, O/H Bleed Valve, O/H Starter Generator. $295,000 For more information call Bill at 979-257-6695 Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-34 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com PT6A-34AG, Serial Number: PCE PH0173, TSO: 0.0, CSO: 0, TSN: 4324.0, CSN: 4378, TSHSI: 0.0 See spec sheet for more information or call United Turbine at 305-885-3900 A.E.R.O. Turbine Par ts: Call for the bes t pricing on your PT6A Engine Par t s & Rot able s . Cont ac t s ale s @ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381. United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www. UnitedTurbine.com NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Garrett TPE-331-10-511M , 2 engines available with lots of time and cycles remaining. Call for info. 979-532-1718 or 979-533-1720 Day or night Jetset Airmotive can take care of all of your PT6A engine needs with engines, parts, accessories, and a knowledgeable staff. We have engines for sale or exchange. Quality work with a quick turnaround. Call us today for your PT6A engine needs at 305-825-2001. Visit us at jsamiami.com. Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW;PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A65AG 314 T S N ; P T6A - 65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light OverhaulPT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition. Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27, P-50935, TSO 0, Ready to ship! For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@ jsamiami.com

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PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”. Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.

Rot a r y n oz z l e s e t fo r s a l e . G re at condition! Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605

850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com

CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KNOWLEDGE ABLE SALE S PEOPLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

Universal Turbine Parts6 ea PT6A-27/-28 TSO 0(6)4 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0(3), TSN 291 ea PT6A-35 TSN 28495 ea PT6A-41 TSO 0(3), 239, 38412 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0(6), 826, 2631, 2660, 3090(2), 37294 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0(2), 2997We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition. Call Stacy Hollis Phone: (334) 315-3517 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail shollis@utpparts.com or sales@ utpparts.com 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com TPE331-1-151A, P-92092C, 1521 HSI, Fresh L3-GBI / CB / SBG / PG / Nozzles, RCs 4634-4179-3755. Price reduced to $109K. For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

EQUIPMENT - BOOMS SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A. Aircraft Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com 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. davidononline.com

EQUIPMENT - NOZZLES For Sale : Complete set of P&W fuel nozzles for Dash 60 Ag Engine. Call Stan Jones at 308-883-0047

CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344

NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC 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. Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance. Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com

EQUIPMENT - PARTS Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 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 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 E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com 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 D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

EQUIPMENT - SPREADERS 41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019 Swathmaster Stainless Steel Spreader fits small Transland Gate Box Small Throat excellent for Granular, Cover Crop and Seedling Applications. $3,250 Call Terry at 605-448-8372 or 605-448-2856 Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367- 6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U!!! E XCEL L ENT PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft.com. Ask for our catalog. Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer. Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749 Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 STAINLESS STEEL SPREADERS & REPAIR - STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. In business for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. Call for more information. 800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution. TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com Best Classified Buy In The Industry. Starting at $29.99 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

EQUIPMENT - PUMP SS All-Flo 2” NTP Diaphragm Pump P/N # SP-20, 180 GPM 2” 316 Stainless Steel/ PTFE Engineered for maximum fluid and chemical compatibility & freeze free operation, ranging from clean fluids to slurries, to solids applications. Bolted design provides ease of maintenance and leak free operation. NEW Price $5700 Selling 2 New in the box at $4000 each one used for $2500. Details: Air Inlet 3/4”, Weight 146, Max Flow 180 GPM, Max Air Pressure 120 psi, Max Solids 1/4”, Max Suction Lift Dry 13 ft, Max Suction Lift Wet 26 ft . Call Tanner at 701-520-0229

EQUIPMENT - SUPPORT Handler IV Mix Tank, 230 gallon tank, 6.5 HP Honda, 3 inch pump with jug rinser. $2400 USD Call 863-467-7777 or email sunniand@wildblue.net

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!

GPS - DYNANAV Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

GPS - GARMIN New in the box! Garmin Aera 660 GPS. Includes GA 25 MCX low profile remote antenna and database upgrade certificate. Price reduced to $650 Call 800-441-2964 Best Classified Buy In The Industry. 478-987-2250. Fax: 478-352-0025.

GPS - SATLOC New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367 SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417

HELP WANTED Successful, central states fixed wing operator looking to add helicopters to its operation. In search of experienced, C h i e f/ M a n a g e r P i l o t f o r H e l i A g operations and Heli hunting. We run a current well maintained fleet of wellequipped Air Tractors. Fast, clean and well maintained loading and ground support equipment. In house IA and full service aircraft maintenance facility with Bell certified mechanics on staff. Professional, progressive and clean run business that is family owned. If you have any of these attributes, your help and opinion is valued and needed to make this a successful and complimentary addition to our fixed wing company. Please reply with your contact number and resume to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1371 or fax to 478-352-0025 Holdrege Aviation is looking for and A&P Mechanic preferably with and IA. Ag pane experience a plus. Please email your resume to cmpfkidder@hotmail.com We are an up and coming business in a great community and would love to make you part of our team. Ag Pilot Job Opportunity- Permanent Posi ti o n Av ai l ab l e . E s t ab l is h e d Northwestern operator looking for an experienced Ag Pilot. Ideal candidate will be an even keeled, team player, with Turbine Ag Time. Position offers great compensation with a strong potential for growth. If you are looking for somewhere to turn a job into a career…submit your resume and references to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1375 or fax to 478-352-0025 AG PILOT INSTRUCTORS WANTED: Have a little time before the season starts? We are looking for Ag Pilot Instructors (Fixed Wing-CFI’s with Minimum 3 years Ag Experience) willing to teach the next generation of Ag Pilots how to be safe Ag Pilots and give back to the industry! Train to Ag Pilot Minimum standards established by us. Above average pay for above average instructors. Flexible training schedule. We ask for two week commitments at a time. Plan for the Fall and Winter also! Send resume to: bevsons@gmail.com or call 772-285-5506 AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics. Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com

Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC

C a n ad i a n Tu r b i n e P i l o t Wa n te d Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd, based in Taber, AB is a proactive organization with over 64 years of service, requires 2 Professional Agriculture Aerial Applicators to fly our Air Tractors 502/802. Job Duties, Certifications Required, Wage/ Salary can be found at http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=62. E-mail resume including references to info@kinniburghspray.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Kinniburgh Spray Service Ltd Taber Airport Box 4361 Taber, Alberta, Canada T1G 2C8 Phone: 403-223-8245 Fax: 403223-1314

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

Experienced 802 pilots wanted for next operating season. Business is located in central United States. Send references and resumes to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1364 or fax to 478-352-0025

Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319

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Your new Air Tractor is ready! YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2017 AT-502B, FERRY TIME ONLY, IN STOCK, SPEC TO YOUR NEEDS ........................$893,400 2013 AT-602, 1,800 TTAF&E, FRESH HOT, G4, FLOW, NO DAMAGE .............................$815,000 2015 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAF&E, G4, VG’s, CLEAN, NO DAMAGE, FRESH HOT ................$660,000 2008 AT-502B, 3,650 TTAF&E, HATFIELD FUEL, LOADED .............................................$550,000 2014 AT-402B, 1,750 TTAF&E, 3 PIECE W/S, SMOKER, HEATER, LANE BRAKE/FAN ....$570,000 2012 AT-402B, 1,500 TTAF&E, BANTAM/FLOW, HEATER, NO DAMAGE HISTORY ........$550,000 2007 AT-402B, 3,870 TTAF&E, -34AG, G4, HATFIELD FUEL, VG’S HEATER...................$470,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$66,500 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 .....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

Lane Aviation, Inc. “Specializing in Turbine and Piston Air Tractors”

888-995-5263

281-342-5451 TEL • 281-232-5401 FAX e-mail: glane@laneav.com • www.laneav.com P.O. Box 432 • Rosenberg, Texas 77471

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Pilot needed for rice fer tilizer and herbicide work. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1356 or fax to 478-352-0025 IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience. Lon g Te r m S e a t Av a i l a b l e . G r e a t opportunity awaits young, eager pilot looking to get a start in the ag business. Willing to train the right candidate who is looking for a long term seat. Must be willing to relocate. Send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1340 or fax to 478352-0025 Immediate opening for helicopter pilot. 206 and/or R44 and herbicide time required. Email resume and references to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1329 or fax to 478-352-0025

INSURANCE DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name! One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800-358-8079. Or visit our website at www.dsrockin.com

LIMA BRAVO AVIATION - Your one stop Agency for all your Aviation Insurance needs. By providing Aviation Insurance only, we can focus on just the products to meet your needs. We are “Pilot’s Insuring Pilot’s”, and as a former Ag pilot, we certainly know your insurance needs in the Ag business. Our goal is, “always give you the coverage you need at the lowest possible price.” Bob and Lee Blankenship are the owners of Lima Bravo Aviation. We are excited to celebrate our 2nd year anniversary as an Independent Agency. Lee Blankenship has been an agent in Aviation Insurance for 8-years. Call her today to discuss your insurance needs at 386-589-0322 (O) 352-821-0287 (F). Visit our website at www.limabravoaviation.com and like us on Facebook, Lima Bravo Aviation, LLC Insurance Agency HARDY AVIATION INSURANCE, INC. “Insurance from a name you can trust, at a price you can afford.”-Randy Hardy. Centrally Located in Wichita Kansas since 1995, Hardy Aviation Insurance ha s a s tron g his tor y in the ae r ial application industry by tailoring the best comprehensive plans to fit their client’s specific needs. Prompt, courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application industry.. Hardy Aviation Insurance has expanded coverages beyond aviation insurance to include: Homeowners, Auto, Marine, Life, Farm & Ranch, Long-Term Care and Business Insurance. Call 1 800 7216733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www. hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com

THE COLE AGENCY, INC.Specializing In: Aerial Applicators, Helicopter Operations, Pleasure & Business, Commercial Aviation, Airpor t s, Life Insur ance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well. When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important. The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street Montezuma, Ga 31063 478- 472-2010 478- 472-8694 fax kevin@thecoleagency.com www. thecoleagency.com 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.

MISCELLANEOUS Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com

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 Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s innovative and extremely simple 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 ac tion W ing nut C AMLOC aircr af t 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 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 SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

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Trade with members of NAAA

2015 AT-502B-3024 -34AG 300 Hrs TT A & E. 170 gal fuel, cabin heat, electric brake & fan, 3” bottom load, SS camlocs, Satloc Bantam, G4 screen, Intelliflow, RCA attitude gyro. Extended P & W warranty. ...........................................................$745,000.00 (no trades) 2012 AT-602-1216 -60AG 2920 Hrs. T.T. A & E. New landing gear, Satloc Bantam with G4 screen, comm radio, transponder, Lane fan & brake, ss T/W deflector, factory heat & air, drop booms............................................................................$795,000.00

800-441-2964

AIRCRAFT SALES & SERVICE

Office: 772-461-8924 • Fax: 772-461-9050 • mail@southeasternaircraft.com • www.southeasternaircraft.com A-50 agairupdate.com

OPERATIONS FOR SALE OR WANTED Established Turnkey AG Operation for sale. Multiple crops and mosquito control. Located at 51A Hawkinsville, GA. Well maintained and equipped. 1975 Ag Truck, 60x40 drive through shelter with adjacent 18x40 Mixing/Storage Shed. S/S Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, S/S Spray System Except Pump, 30 CP-03’s, 4 Rotary Nozzles, Locking Tailwheel, Steerable Big Wheel, VG’s, A/C - No Heat, Tinted Glass, Hardwired ANR, Beacon Strobe, Wingtip Strobes, NAV/INST/ Landing Lights, Hopper Light $180,000 For current times, details and photos call Jimmy Coody at 478-285-3731 Aerial application business for sale. Turn-key opportunity to provide aerial application services to agricultural and forestry industries in the Southeast and Midwest. Well-maintained fleet of helicopters and ground vehicles. Established in 1998. $3.5M. Facility on 5.27 acres also available for separate purchase. Call or text for information. Blue Sky Properties 352-339-1153 Aerial Agricultural Application Business for sale - 16.41 acres of real estate, 2,300 ft of surfaced runway, 30’X30’ shop, 3 phase power, well, office & equipment, 2 forklifts and runway registered with FAA. This business has been operated by the same family since 1977. For an acceptable party, the book of business will be included. Located in the middle of a prime ag area. Paved road frontage, 40 minutes from Boise, ID. Build-able. 2 Ag Cats available SEPARATELY. 600hp & 450hp. $795K Call 208-850-8485 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

PARTS - AIRFRAME Set of Air Tractor 502 wings. 7600 hours remaining on Lower Caps. CALL FOR PRICE Contact Darryl at South Delta Aviation, Inc. 479-935-4891 Used 10” Hydraulic Gate for sale. Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870857-3744 for pricing and details Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft. 44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785899-2294 or visit us on the web at www. comproaviation.com

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Bruce’s Custom Cover for an AT-401, 502 or 602 model - Brand New, Never Used! Asking $350 Call Ward at 402-871-0039 or email wacii@prestox.com

AgCat Frameworks Sale! From factory fixtures, installation ready. Also up-grades (Lo n g f u e l , Co o l - S e at s , H o p p e r s , Empennage, Wires, Mounts, Spare Parts & Dispersal Components). AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net We have a set of Wings off of a 2012 Thrush 510P with less than 1000 hours total time on 29,000 hour factory spars. Available for outright purchase or exchange! Installation/Delivery Available! Asking $99,950 or Best Offer! ASI JET is capable of Wing Repairs, installing Spar Cap for Wing Spar AD compliance, extending fuel tanks, and much more! call for more details or to reserve your slot! **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer**We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255 PMA Piper Brave and Weatherly tailsprings in stock. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-368-5556 FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used. We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802. Contact Storm Aeronautics at 308-3685556 to order your set, or check us out at www.hersheyflyingservice.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Cessna air frame par ts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts! Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800433-0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT502 and AT602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair. 530-735-6264 Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

PT6 Engines ready for immediate shipment •

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We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition.

Call Stacy Hollis - Engine Sales Phone: (334) 315-3517 | Fax: (334) 361-0290 shollis@utpparts.com | sales@utpparts.com

Souther Field Aviation, Inc. FOR ALL YOUR MAINTENANCE & PARTS NEEDS

AUTHORIZED THRUSH SALES AND SERVICE CENTER AND PARTS DISTRIBUTOR

Export Experts Authorized Turbine Brave Conversion • Transland • Covington Engines • Ag Nav • Turbine Conversions • Single Point Fueling

• Agrinautics Pumps & Valves • Wag • Cascade Conversions • TracMap

And So Much More… Frankie Williams - President —frankie@southerfield.com Paul Pearson - Parts & Maintenance —parts@southerfield.com Stephanie Williams - Exports —stephanie@southerfield.com

223 Airport Road, Americus, GA 31709 Phone: 229-924-2813 Toll Free 866-924-2813 Fax: 229-924-4356 www.southerfield.com

STATE OFFICE OF THE GEORGIA AGRICULTURAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION

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Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system. 20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com

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.

REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and MUCH MORE-AUTHORIZED SERVICE AND PARTS CENTER. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FA X 559- 686 -9360, e-mail: par ts@ johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www. johnstonaircraft.com

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. Thrush parts for sale! Ayres Metal Tail, Overhauled Fuselage Frame, Thrush Landing Gear, Flaps/Thrush, Ailerons/ Thrush, Fabric Tail Complete Heavy Flying Wires, -34 Pratt & Whitney Engine (2 each), Spar Cap Replacement. Call Bruce’s Flying Service for all of your Thrush parts needs! 229-725-4150, fax 229-725-5135. E-mail bruceandrews62@gmail.com

BatteryMINDer® Aviation-Calibrated Charger / Maintainer / Desulfators • For all size and type 12-Volt and 24-Volt Aviation Batteries including sealed, AGM, maintenance free and filler cap maintenance type • Ambient Temperature Sensor automatically reduces or increases BatteryMINDer’s output voltage to ensure battery is never over or under charged regardless of Hi/Low temperature extremes • Auto-selection for charge rate and battery types ensures 100% compliance with the battery manufacturer’s specifications Approved and recommended by Gill, Odyssey and the Concorde Battery Corporation exclusively for their maintenance and sealed valve-regulated AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) Aviation batteries. VDC Electronics, Inc. Huntington, NY techsupport@vdcelectronics.com BatteryMINDers.com 800.379.5579

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Two used Wingman systems for an AT-802. Contact Aaron Keahey at Ag Air Aircraft Inc., 870-857-3744 for pricing and details

Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Parts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.Mid-Continent AC, 800-325-0885 midcont.net.

SB+ & SC+ New H.D. AgriJet Conversions in stock and ON SALE. Installed or FWF Kits. Prices will never be lower!. Call 870-886-2418 or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, Co., Superbugs, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order. Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com 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

PARTS - ENGINE Starter Generator, part #23046-28 for a PT6 engine. OHC by S&T. PRICE REDUCED to $4,500! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418 (2489)FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com Wright 1820 Engine and Prop inventory of parts that include Cylinders, Carburetors, Magnetos, Starters, Oil Cooler, and various other parts. Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 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 S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call @ 830-625-7923 or fax 830625-4138. Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

PARTS - OTHER Stainless steel tanks for sale in Oklahoma. 100 gallons to 8,000 gallons. Also available an 11,000 gallon overhead fuel tank. Call 580-541-1112

Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department. For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmairparts@ mymctc.net or visit our website www. farmairinc.com 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 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit. Manual control or GPS variable rate ready. Integrates into existing hydraulic systems. More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

PROPELLERS Hamilton Standard 3D40, 6101A-18 Blades, Fresh prop works overhaul with Air Tractor 301 STC. Governor included. $11,750 Call Tim Steier at Blue Earth Aviation 507-525-3068 or 507-526-7264 Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

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New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@mymctc.net 3D40 6101 Blades Ham Standard 3 bladed. Overhauled.; 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more info call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 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 at 210-9245561 or email sales@dixieair.com Q UA LIT Y PRO PELLER S FO R SA LE : 22D40AG200-2 OHC................. $27,500; 22D40-6533A12 852-SOH......... $23,500; 12D40AG100-2 OHC................. $23,500; 12D40-6101A12 OHC................ $23,500; 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH........ $18,500; 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH.......... $18,500; 2D30AG100-2 OHC .................. $21,500; HC-B3TN-3D/T10282N+4 New...Call for price. HC-B3TN-5M/T10282N+4 New... Call for price. AmAg: 870 -886-2418 (-2489 Fax)Ag Cat Sales / Service since 1971 frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

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Diligent ag pilot with 10,000+ hours TT seeking a permanent seat with an established and reliable operator. Prof icie nt an d co ns cie ntio us w i th herbicide. Experienced with dry work. Willing to relocate for the right operator. Email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1362 or fax to 478-352-0025 Seat wanted in the US or Canada,. Willing to work my way up. Crop dusting exp. in FL where I exposed myself to dynamic flight environments while spraying; increasing my knowledge, skills & understanding in the Ag field as well as the safety & seriousness involved in it. Resume attached. eunaru@gmail.com

Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www.eaglevistas. com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772-285-5506 Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www. RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.

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We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube. Been in loader truck business since 1980. Call Pat Ballard Office:870-6972004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR International 4300 DT466 motor, automatic transmission, A/C, new auger system, flip over auger with scales and fuel, low miles and ready to go. 870-931-8485 Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133, Cell: 870-919-2317 or visit http://www.augerdanllc.com

SERVICE Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service. Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100hr or 90 day warranty. Now That’s Peace Of Mind! 800-441-2964 AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Storm Aeronautics 308-368-5556 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

OUR KIT IS AN FAA APPROVED AMOC TO AD 2009-26-11 AND AS SUCH TERMINATES THE AD AND ALL FUTURE INSPECTIONS.

Let us sell your Ag plane! FAA repair station for all ag equipment. Thrush spar replacement, annuals. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

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Training center for mechanics and pilots, fully certified under EASA. Flight simulator FTD Level 2 also certified and available for type training on land and amphibious AT-802, as well as operational fire fighting training. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com

1996 F-Series Super Duty Auger Truck, 94,539 miles. $12,500 Call 901-487-0626

WANTED TO BUY Wanted - AT-802, Preferably Northern with less than 1000 hrs. and large fuel. Will trade 2011 Thrush -34 or 1979 Thrush -34. Call Ron at 641-325-0261 for times. Both in excellent condition. Wanted: To trade AT-301 for AT-402 or 502 Call Gary or Kevin at 785-626-3344 A.E.R.O. Turbine Parts: PT6A Engines a n d /o r P T6 A E x c e s s I n v e n t o r y Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381 Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-5729011 or 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net

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