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Durability Matters (a lot) in Aerial Application
The success of aerial application depends heavily on the quality and reliability of the spray equipment. In this article, we will discuss the importance of having durable and resistant spray equipment for agricultural aircraft and the main reasons why operators should see it as a real investment.
Durable spray equipment is essential for ensuring the pilot’s safety. Aerial application requires aircraft to fly in extreme conditions, such as low altitudes and high speeds. Spray equipment that is not durable enough may break down mid-flight, causing serious risks to the life of the applicator and to the airplane’s integrity. Breakage of some larger spray parts (such as filters, booms and their hangers) can severely compromise airworthiness.
In addition to operator safety, durable equipment also means environmental and health safety. If the spray equipment is not robust enough, it may leak or malfunction, leading to the off-target application of chemicals. This can not only interfere with the treatment of crops but also affect the quality of the soil and surrounding ecosystems. Therefore, having resistant spray equipment is essential for avoiding any environmental impact of aerial spraying.
In pesticide application, the durability and resistance of the spraying equipment are completely related to the quality of the service and are crucial for maintaining the quality of the crop. As agrochemical products have a high corrosive and abrasive power, they tend to damage structures over time, compromising their integrity. Stronger equipment guarantees better flow control and more uniformity in the droplet spectrum. This prevents, for example, the flowmeter makeing the wrong adjustment to the application rate, the nozzles having different flow rates, or one atomizer producing different sizes of drops than another. Thus, the durability of the spray equipment over time ensures that the agrochemicals are applied evenly to the target as they should be.
Durable spray equipment is also critical for ensuring that the aircraft can complete its mission without interruptions. Agricultural aviation is durable and resistant spray equipmentpart of the agribusiness industry that works under the greatest pressure and requires the greatest agility. Any break during the spray season means the loss of valuable time and resources. Due to the high operating cost of aircraft, a few minutes stopped on the ground for simple maintenance means a lot of money, as it always has too many acres to cover in a very short window of time.
The Strength of Stainless Steel
- The only material (among the 29 most used on the market) that offers resistance to the 33 most popular agrochemicals. (Source: “SCHREIBER, Charles. Corrosion of Aircraft Structural Materials by Agricultural Chemicals”)
- Corrosion index up to 521 times lower than aluminum (test done with liquid fertilizer). (Source: “EKER AND YUKSEL. Solutions to Corrosion Caused by Agricultural Chemicals
The best example of this factor is what happened in South America in the last twenty years. After Zanoni started its operations in Brazil, 100% of the local fleet replaced aluminum equipment (lighter) with stainless steel (once again, more durable). Despite the (reduction of) weight being something fundamental for aviation, local operators realized that reducing the gallonage and ensuring that the spray system has no problems is more profitable than having a plane with greater capacity but always on the ground for maintenance.
In conclusion, having durable and resistant spray equipment is essential for the success of aerial spraying in agriculture, and it can save farmers money in the long run. It ensures that the aircraft can complete its mission without interruptions, maintains the quality of the crop, and ensure that chemicals are applied efficiently.
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NTSB REPORTS Accident Synopses
NTSB Identification:
CEN22LA350
Location: Marshall, Missouri
Date: July 31, 2022
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Injuries: None
The pilot reported that, during an aerial application flight in a helicopter, he mistakenly thought a power pole he had observed during an overflight was the termination point of a powerline. He stated that he failed to notice another power pole that was obscured by trees near a small house and impacted the lines between the poles during a spray pass. The helicopter subsequently impacted terrain. The helicopter sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, tail boom and main rotor blades. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to adequately survey a field for obstructions prior to a low-level aerial application pass, which resulted in an impact with a powerline.
NTSB Identification: CEN22LA359
Location: Melville, Louisiana
Date: August 3, 2022
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-502B
Injuries: Minor
The pilot reported that he was applying insecticide to a soybean field when he heard a loud bang. Shortly thereafter, the airplane impacted terrain. The pilot, who momentarily lost consciousness, realized the loud bang was caused when the airplane impacted a tree located in the middle of the field. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, wings, and engine mount. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot improperly monitored the operating environment which resulted in a collision with a tree located in the middle of a field.
NTSB Identification:
CEN22LA366
Location: Maynard, Iowa
Date: August 5, 2022
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II
Injuries: None
The pilot reported that during an aerial application flight in a helicopter, he experienced a gust of wind that caused the nose of the helicopter to dip and lose altitude, which resulted in an impact with a powerline and substantial damage to the tailboom. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: An impact with a powerline as a result of an unexpected wind gust.
NTSB Identification:
CEN22LA371
Location: Wyman / Washington, Iowa
Date: July 21, 2022
Aircraft: AYRES CORPORATION
S2R-T65
Injuries: None
The pilot reported that while conducting agricultural spraying operations he first circled the field to be sprayed and noted a windmill at the south end of the field. He started to spray the field and when conducting a spray pass lined up with the windmill, he pulled up to clear the windmill, but encountered a “pocket of dead air” which resulted in the airplane hitting the windmill. The pilot returned to the airport and upon landing the airplane’s left main landing gear collapsed and the airplane went off the side of the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to its fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane before the accident.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot not maintaining sufficient altitude to clear an obstruction during the aerial application flight.
NTSB Identification: CEN22LA387
Location: Millville, Minnesota
Date: August 16, 2022
Aircraft: ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO R66
Injuries: None
The pilot reported spraying several different fields throughout the day. During the accident spray pass, the pilot sighted a power line and attempted to avoid it by lowering the collective.
The helicopter struck the power line and subsequently impacted terrain, which resulted in substantial damage to the main rotor blades and vertical stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation and that he should made a more complete reconnaissance of the field.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s inadequate inflight planning resulted in impact with a power line.
NTSB Identification: CEN22LA408
Location: Murray, Nebraska
Date: August 25, 2022
Aircraft: AIR TRACTOR INC AT-602
Injuries: None
The pilot reported that there had been light rain in the morning prior to the flight and when he took off from the turf airstrip to conduct an aerial application flight, the turf was wet from the rain. Following applying fertilizer to a nearby cornfield, the pilot returned to the airstrip to land. After the main landing gear and tailwheel touched down and as the pilot applied brakes to steer, the airplane skidded, and the right wing struck cornstalks in the adjacent field. The airplane then ground-looped and rolled over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and left wing and aileron. The pilot reported that there were no other preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation, and that there were no mechanical malfunctions with the brake system.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during landing resulting in an impact with crop and a subsequent ground-loop. Contributing was the wet turf airstrip.
NTSB Identification: ERA22LA192
Location: Cedar Key, Florida
Date: April 18, 2022
Aircraft: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON
206B
Injuries: None
The pilot was performing aerial application flights during which he returned to the landing zone five times to receive additional product. He recalled spending the majority of his time troubleshooting a spray rate system issue and was not paying attention to the fuel level while ground personnel were loading the product. During climb out on the final spray, the engine lost all power. During the subsequent autorotation and hard landing on a gravel road, the tail boom and tail rotor drive shaft sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the helicopter and that upon landing he noticed that the fuel gauge showed empty.
Examination of the helicopter by a Federal Aviation Administration inspector found that a total of 2.5 gallons of uncontaminated Jet A fuel was able to be sumped from the helicopter’s fuel system. Residual and trace amounts of fuel were discovered in the engine driven fuel pump and fuel filters. The helicopter was not equipped with an optional low fuel light.
The helicopter flight manual advised to avoid uncoordinated turns and maneuvers with fewer than 20 gallons.
It is likely that while the pilot maneuvered out of the field following his final spray, the engine was starved of fuel, which resulted in the loss of engine power.
The operator following the accident amended their ground personnel training manual to require that both the ground personnel and the pilot ‘confirm fuel quantity OK’ prior to each takeoff.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s improper fuel planning during agricultural spraying operations, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a hard landing following an autorotation.\
NTSB Identification:
ERA22LA206
Location: Lake Apopka, Florida
Date: April 26, 2022
Aircraft: Bell 206
Injuries: Minor
The pilot of the helicopter departed the landing zone to conduct an aerial application flight over a lake. He stated that he established course on his spray line but “lost sight of everything looking forward due to the glare off the water and the sun position.” He recalled having no depth perception when he looked down at the water and could not recall the helicopter impacting the water but recalled a momentary shudder followed by the helicopter coming to rest inverted. The helicopter’s fuselage, main and tail rotor blades were substantially damaged during the impact. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: A collision with water following a loss of visual reference to the water surface due to sun glare.
NTSB Identification:
ERA22LA209
Location: Oakland, Florida
Date: April 26, 2022
Aircraft: GARLICK HELICOPTERS INC
OH-58A+
Injuries: Minor
The pilot of the helicopter was performing aerial application operations and had sprayed one load early that morning, then returned for his second load. While on the ground, operations were halted because another company helicopter had crashed into the water they were conducting operations over. Following that accident, a safety briefing was held with the pilots, and they were instructed to maintain constant communications with the loader truck. They resumed spray operations and later that afternoon the pilot noted that it was difficult to judge his height above the water and advised another company pilot via radio of that fact. He further described that the water was “like a mirror,” which hampered his depth perception. Later that evening, during a final application pass while he was looking down at the GPS, the helicopter impacted the water. The helicopter’s fuselage, main, and tail rotor blades were substantially damaged during the impact. Following the accident the pilot indicated that there were no mechanical deficiencies of the helicopter that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings — The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be: The pilot’s decision to continue the low-altitude aerial application flight over water conditions that degraded his depth perception, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with the water.
Aircraft - Ag Cat
1975 Grumman G164A Ag Cat, N7496K, 6102.7 TT, Pratt & Whitney R-985AN14B 451.7 SMOH by Leach. 451.7 hours since wings recovered and painted, prop governor, starter, and 22D30 prop OH. New alternator. 130 hours since cockpit aft was disassembled, repainted, and reassembled. Chip detector, SATLOC Bantam, stainless steel booms & CP nozzles, electric fan brake, Transland gate & Swathmaster spreader, Smoker, spare wheels/tires/brake calipers, and other assorted parts. $95K. Call or text 337-319-3013
1974 Ag Cat G164A+ with 9141 total time, 3012 since Hershey rebuild. Pratt and Whitney Geared 1340 1470 SMOH. Hamilton Standard 23D40 3-blade hydrostatic propeller. The aircraft features a sealed cockpit, metal wings with Hershey tips, 335-gallon hopper, 115-gallon fuel system with bottom load port, stainless steel belly and booms, Transland gate, and aluminum spreader. Equipped with a SATLOC M3 touch screen, smoker, electric fan brake and flagger, and new 29-inch tires. Annual in progress, due again 4/2024. The aircraft is located at KHSG, Thermopolis, WY. Please call Steve at 307-277-3822
1969 Low Time 164A Ag Cat, TT airframe 5132, 530 TSOH on strong running Tulsa, 167 since prop repair by Northwest Prop. No corrosion, clean airframe, stainless belly, crop hawk, SATLOC, new ceconite tail feathers. Last annual Sept. 2022. Ideal for a new pilot, farmer, glider tow, backup, or turbine conversion. Farmer owner retired, asking $65,000 Call Paul Reid at 208-785-1494, or 208-360-8951
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1962 Ag Cat, light frame, 625 hrs since total rebuild. Extended wings, 625 SMOH Covington R-985. 625 SMOH Ham Standard Prop. Stainless spray system, electric fan brake. Very clean, wellmaintained classic Ag Cat. $89,000 563-880-9641
1971 Grumman G-164A
Ag Cat (Geared 1340) Turn key and ready to work! Spray and dry gear included. All logbooks, documents, and photos available on request. SMOH 770, TT 19551. Priced reduced for a quick sale, FIRM $70k. Low Time Power Section, Single Point Fuel, 330 Gallon Hopper Upgrade, New Fabric Tail, New 29” Tires, Cleveland Wheel/ Brakes, Hershey Extended Wing/ Wingtips, SATLOC Lite. 253-886-2535
Special “Pair” pricing for two Super-A+ Queen-Cats, 350 Gal TL combos, 80-fuel, B-Cabins, TST, Ext’d wings, W-A, DF-Smoke, ES. Your certified power-pkg FWF. $135K each, $250 both! American Agviation / Ag Cat Sales & Services since 1971, 870-886-2418 (2489 fax) frank.kelley@ag-cat.com
Ground up Super B AgCat rebuild Firewall aft complete aircraft. This does not include the power plant or engine STC. The estimated completion date is April 1st. This is as close to a new AgCat complete airframe out there. 400-gallon hopper, Long Range Fuel, Raised Wing, Heavy Gear, and Tail Spring. $355K Call Storm Aeronautics for details 402-367-3213
Various Ag Cat Spares available. Please contact us for the price at spares@ orsmondaviation.co.za +27 58 303 5261 or visit our website at https:// orsmondaviation.co.za/
QueenCat In Progress - S/N 566B Super B+ Mods, ready for Garrett or P&W Turbine, 400-gal, 120-fuel, hi wings, heavy struts & wires, T.S. Tail, Heavy Gear, TL DAF Combo. $290K (YOUR FWF) AmAg, 870-886-2418/2489F 870-759-1692 Cell frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com
Export Special: G164A+, Fresh AmAg repair w/factory-jigged frameworks, New 335-Hopper, Ext’d/Metal Wings, 80-fuel, 24V w/Strobes, E-Servo, TWL, Hybrid Combo. Ready for 1000 hr. service-run. Your certified R985/ R1340 E&P installed. $85K includes CofAW4 Export flyaway, $90K in your container. AgCat Sales & Services since 1971, 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, 870-759-1692 Cell. frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com
Aircraft - Air Tractor AT-301
1985 AT-301, SN3010601, TT 6737.2, SMOH 525.2, 0 since cam ring replacement, 0 SPOH, DynaNav GPS, 2 sets booms, Davidon atomizers, variable rate nozzles, located in Alberta. I will deliver if required. Annual currently being done, asking $75,000 USD. 306-642-8009 or email mcdermitg@gmail.com
1971 Grumman Ag Cat
G164A with spare engine, Hershey wing extension, Garrett -1 Conversion, AFTT 11,911, TTE 11861.1, Total SHOT 3438.7, Wheel 1 1038.5 Cycles remaining, Wheel 2 2776.8 Cycles remaining, Wheel 3 4302.6 cycles remaining, Engine #2 has TSN 8255.3, TSO 4770, TSHO 1148.3, CSO 3018. $189K 989-763-0195
Relisting! The sale fell through. 1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges. $220K. Call 509-520-8267
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1986 AT-301, C-GAXT, S/N 301-0651, TTAF 6715.8, TTE SMOH 807.2, P&W 1340-S3H1, Hamilton Standard 22D40 TTSO 456 Due 12 May 2025. AT-401 Gear and Wheels. Dyna Nav AirAG Guidance, Smoker, CP-03 nozzles. Annual due 30 June 2022. $98,000 USD. Parkland Aerial Applicators 204-647-2731, Manitoba, Canada.
1981 AT-301, N2367C, S/N: 301-0412, TTAF: 15734.8, Tach: 1220.5, Wings: New spars installed by Air Tractor Certified Repair Station (Zero time), Paint: 8 yrs. P&W R-1340-S3H1-G, S/N: ZP-104037, TTE: 10353.8, SMOH: 128.8, Propeller: 3 Bladed, Hydromatic Propeller, Manufacturer: Hamilton Standard, Model: 23D40-311, TT: 1220.5, TSOH: 128.8, Miscellaneous, SATLOC M3, Smoker, Night Work Lights. $125K Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
AT-400
1980 AT-400A, N3655B, PT6A-27 TTE 7698.5 HSI 2584.4, TTAF 10501.3, GPS: Ag Pilot X, Nose Lights, Ag Pilot X Flow Control, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, A/C, Nozzles, Clear Glass Canopy. $330K See spec sheet for details. Woodley Aerial Spray Jeramy VanLanduit 815-718-5300
1980 AT-400A, N3650D, PT6A-15AG TTE 11195.3
HSI 931.8, TTAF 11108.6, GPS: Ag Pilot X, Ag Pilot X Flow Control, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, A/C, Nozzles, Clear Glass Canopy. $250K See spec sheet for details. Woodley Aerial Spray
Jeramy VanLanduit 815-718-5300
1979 AT-400A, N8907S, PT6A-27 TTE 12596.1, HSI
1898.6, TTA 10669.6, GPS: Ag Pilot X, Nose Lights, Ag Pilot X Flow Control, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, A/C, CP Nozzles, Clear glass canopy. See spec sheet for details.
$300K Woodley Aerial Spray Jeramy VanLanduit 815-718-5300
1998 AT-402B -34AG, 7618hrs TT airframe; 484hrs since hot section, willing to do pending sale. Hartzell 3-bladed prop 784hrs since OH. Brand new spars and fresh annual. SATLOC M3 with booms, pump, and electric brake.
$675K Contact Speck or Heath at 979-543-5272 or industinc@gmail. com. Resellers don’t bother.
1981 AT-400A, N23416, PT6A-27 TTE 13375.1
HSI 3638.5, TTAF 10447.0, GPS: Ag Pilot X, Nose Lights, Ag Pilot X Flow Control, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, A/C, Nozzles, Clear Glass Canopy. See spec sheet for details. $340K Woodley Aerial Spray Jeramy VanLanduit 815-718-5300
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1979 AT-400, N550BH, PT6A-27, TTE 25172.2, Hot Section Inspection 1548.2, TTAF 7453. APX & SATLOC, Nose lights, Ag Pilot X Flow Control, Reabe Digital Hopper Gauge, A/C, CP Nozzles, Clear Glass Canopy. See spec sheet for details. $360K Woodley Aerial Spray Jeramy VanLanduit 815-718-5300
AT-402
1994 AT-402 -15, 8590 TT, 200 SHOT, 200 spoh, 9100 left on spars, auto fuel, 36 cp 09’s, Lane brake, Reabe top, more options. Call 605-350-4536
1999 AT-402A -11AG, TTSN:2800, 0 TT Since Hot Section, Commercially Maintained Recent Prop overhaul, Single pt Fuel, Digital hopper gauge DAM Diagnostic system, Tracmap GPS, AgNav flow control. Always Hangared, Asking $450K. Call to Discuss! Peter 204-522-5883 corsairaviation2015@gmail.com
1996 AT-402B, N60998, TTAF 7166, PT6A-15AG, TTE 10,253, Load Hawg, Heat & A/C, Comm Radio-Hand Held, Wing spar due at 8,200 hrs. - 1,034 hrs. left, Light Star SATLOC, Eddy Current due at 7787 TT, New rear spar attach bolts due at 7551.1 TT, Bottom load fuel, Boom w/ CP03 Nozzles, Annual 1/1/22. See spec sheet for more details.
Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
AT-502
2012 AT-502B -34, 4135 hrs. TT airframe, prop, and engine. 690 SHSI, G4 SATLOC, Reabe top and hopper gauge, Storm cutters and windshield, auto fuel system, VG’s. More options. 605-350-4536
2009 AT-502B, 4170 TTAF, 5455 TT on-34, 600 hrs since light overhaul Covington, SATLOC G4 w/Intelliflow, CP 09 nozzles, Wingman, Reabe top and hopper gauge, Storm cutters and windshield, Autoload fuel, More options. Call 605-350-4536
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Allied Productions
2012 AT-502B, N507HB, 4390 TTAF, 180 Since FCU OH, 180 Since fuel pump OH, 180 Since HSI, Ag Pilot X with flow control, single point fuel, stainless booms, CP-11 nozzles, AFS check valves. It can come with AgPilotX or SATLOC G4. $659,000 Call Neal Aircraft at 806-828-5892
AT-602
1998 AT-602, PT6-60, TTAE 4299.1 hrs. Currently flying. Compressor section OVH and test cell run at 4200.7, Prop TSO 370, TSHOT 98.4, New FCU, Factory AC, SATLOC Bantam, Smoker, Aeronautics Pump, Aluminum Booms, CP-03 Nozzles, Transland 12 Vane SS Spreader, and wing replacement in 2300 hrs. $599K 337-319-3013 or agaviation89@gmail.com
2012 AT-502B, TT engine & airframe: 5357 hrs., hot section at 3735 hrs with fuel control, bleed air, low & high pressure pump, prop governor overhauled at that time. New paint at 4600 hrs. CP flat fan nozzles, 12 vane SSF spreader. Prop Iran at 4600 hrs. Price reduced to $690K OBO Contact: Dwayne Bebee at Riceland Aviation in Jennings, LA at 337-824-1567 or 337-224-9918
2007 AT-602, 6,910 TTAF, 6,910 TT -60 engine, 80 SHOT, 1630 SOH Covington, 480 Since Prop OH, 480 on gear, 970 hours on spars, G4, Wingman, Reabe top, auto fuel, and many more options. Call 605-3504536 for details.
2001 AT-602, TTAE 8329, PT6A-65AG with 426 since hot section. Prop 0 since IRAN. Wings and Landing Gear replaced at 6474. Wingman, comm radio, ADSB Transponder, Bottom fuel, O/H starter/ generator, new batteries, GPS, and Flow control. Fresh Annual. This is a clean West Texas Airplane with NO corrosion. $575K Call Pete Jones at 662-8460228 or email Pete@AirRepairInc.com
2015 AT-502B, 3,577 Hours since new, No Damage History, PT6A34AG, 3,577 Hours since new, “0” hours since HSI by Dallas Airmotive, “0” SMOH Fuel Control Unit, High-Pressure Fuel Pump, Prop Governor, Overspeed Governor. SATLOC G4 with Intelliflow VGs, Heater, LED lights, Artificial Horizon, Garmin Audio Panel, Comm, Transponder (ADSB out). Fresh extensive annual, Kawak quadrant, Storm Cutters, factory air. This is a clean, ready-to-go 502B. Price reduced to $785,000 Call Clyde, 956-202-2094
1998 AT-602, N5086H, PT6A-60AG, 8800 hours TT, New wings, AFS booms with vortices shutoff, Ag PilotX, ADSB in out Garmin 345, Par200a radio, Storm cutters, Fresh hot section with Dallas airmotive. Clean west Texas plane runs cool with low NG. Good flying plane. $550K Call Travis at 701-361-5695
1988 AT-502, N1006Y, Hobbs: 2550.6 Air Frame
TT: 10,516 (Wings Due In 6862.6 Hours) Engine
TT: 17,378.6 hours PT6A-27 (Fresh HOT Section Inspection) Engine Time
Since Major Overhaul: 5346.9
Extras: Turn Windows, Split Panel, 3-piece windshield. $373,000 Call Dain Guetersloh at 806-535-8560
2008 AT-602 -60, N602MS, 4310 TTAE, Engine Hot Section done at 3,810 hrs. by Mills, new propeller installed at 3,810 hours, Large fuel 280 gallons, Hatfield fuel, SATLOC w/Flow Control, Radio console, Night lights, No airframe damage, Hangared & mostly owner flown, fresh annual date of sale. Plane detail scheduled for Feb. $700K Call Dow at 573-225-8019
AT-802
2017 AT-802A, 2600 hours TT airframe, and engine. TracMap GPS, Night lights, PT6A-65AG engine, Kawak throttle quadrant, Lane electric pump brake. $1,250,000 For more information, call Mike Schoenau at Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401
1982 Cessna Ag Husky, N9983J, 6454 TT, Less than 140 hours on factory remain, New SATLOC Bantam, Great C188T. Kevlar LE, VG’s, 10” wheels, smoothest nicest one you’ll find. $210,000 Call 918-704-0308
2013 AT-802 -65, 4600
TTAF, 8010 Engine TTSN, Covington light overhaul at 5700 hrs., New hot section w/New blades-0 time, Fresh annual completed 2/23, Starter overhaul completed 720 hrs. ago, Prop overhaul completed 720 hrs. ago, new landing gears at 3400 hrs. TT, Fuel control at 4320 hrs. High-pressure fuel pump at 4500 hrs., SATLOC w/Flow Control, Hyd. Gate box w/Big spreader & cart, Nite lights, Reabe fuel, Hatfield fuel load system, Mostly owner flown & bought new, one owner. Hangared all its life. Plane detail scheduled for Feb. $1,100,000 Call Dow Croom at 573-225-8019
2023 AT-802 -67AG, available April 2023. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service at 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com
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Aircraft - Cessna
1969 Cessna Ag Wagon, 6900 TT, 970 SMOH, IO520 Engine, 3 blade prop, May 2022 annual, all logs, dry spreader & spray system, SALTOC X3 w/L7 Lightbar, 1897# useful, located in Austin, Minnesota. Ready to work! $80,000 Call 507-219-8191
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1974 Cessna 150, N3011V is a nice Cessna150M that flies straight and true, and even though the engine is over TBO, it still runs strong. This aircraft would be a good time builder. 5470 TT, CONTINENTAL O200A, SMOH 2100, Cessna MX300 Nav/ com, Narco AT-50 Transponder With encoder, Two place intercom, Annual Completed: 5/25/2022. Call Danny at 573-359-0500
1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $102,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552
Aircraft - Dromader
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Aircraft - Piper
1969 Pawnee 235 C7030 TT, SATLOC Bantam w/G4 screen, flow control, just back from top overhaul & annual. New starter & tires, two oil coolers never gets above 180, Spreader, Smoker, Block heater. $90K Wish I could keep it and upgrade, but I can’t do both. Call or text Jake 507-476-2633
Brand new 2022 Laviasa PA-25-235 Puelche. Ready to ship or fly. SMOH 0.0 hrs. TT 0.0 hrs. Lycoming O-540-B2C5. 1A200/ FA8452 prop. 180 gallons hopper and complete spray system. 53 gallons center fuel tank. Contact Aravia S.A. at +54 11 5273-2224 or visit our website http://www. aravia.com.ar/
Aircraft - Thrush
1978 PA-36-300 Piper, N3787E, TTAF 45590, Lycoming Engine TIO-540, TTE 1851.0, Hartzell Propeller TT 1946.0, Spreader, Boom & Nozzles, 86 Gal Fuel, SATLOC GPS, Time left on wing spars 3656 hrs. Annual 4/1/21. See spec sheet for details. Make offer! Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1982 Piper Super Cub. Lowest time Piper built Cub on the planet, 650 hours TTSN, 0 SMOH, Stits Fabric, beautiful paint, Com Radio, L3 Lynx transponder with ADSB in-out with touchscreen weather, traffic. $155,000 Call Sun Valley Aviation at 956-421-4545
For sale is N7024J, our 2010 Thrush 510 with -34 P&W motor. 5194 hours TTEA. It will come with fresh annual and hot section. Has SATLOC Bantam GPS w/ Intelliflow. Very clean airplane and has been well taken care of. $600K For more info, contact Khi at 256-226-4459 or email khi@ frischefertilizer.com.
1997 Ayres S2R-T15, N2281A, 14432 TTAF, 8051 total on -15 engine, 2700 since light OH, Hydraulic gate, SATLOC & flow control, Smoker, Electric brake, CP nozzles, VGs, 400 gallon-15. Call Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, at 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
1966 Piper PA-25-235, N4484Y, TTAF 3513.0, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5 SMOH 780.0, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, Smoker, Spreader. Very clean Western airplane. See spec sheet for details. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net
