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Winner Aviation Expands Support Presence to Include Cleveland
A full-service MRO, Winner Aviation, a full-service MRO headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, has provided top-tier maintenance, inspection, overhaul, and ground handling services to private aircraft owners and operators for 75 years. Now, they are expanding their support to encompass the Cleveland area as well. With expanded support services at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Winner will

Tips for Getting the Most Out of the S-TEC Autopilot
Genesys Aerosystems has made a name for itself for producing and distributing exceptional forward-fit autopilot systems for small- and mid-sized aircraft. Most recently, Genesys released the S-TEC 3100 Digital Flight Control System (DFCS), which is a fully-featured, attitude-based autopilot that reduces the workload of aircraft operators and increases the safety of the flight. The S-TEC

Mitsubishi MU-2 vs. Beechcraft King Air 200
Aircraft are pitted against each other in the aviation world often. Owners, operators, and aviation enthusiasts are often found debating specs of one aircraft with its closest competitor—and the Mitsubishi MU-2 and Beechcraft King Air 200 debate is no different. While these two airplanes are vastly different at a high level—the two have completely different

Honeywell TPE331 vs. PT6A-52
For smaller turboprop aircraft, there has traditionally been two, primary engine choices: the Pratt & Whitney PT6 and the Honeywell TPE331. The PT6 is often found in Cessna Caravans and Beechcraft King Airs, while the TPE331 is found in Twin Commanders, Cessna Conquests, and MU-2’s. Both are powerful engines that help with faster ascent and

A Summary of the Mitsubishi MU-2 Performance Specs
The Mitsubishi MU-2 is a twin-engine turboprop that was manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Designed as Mitsubishi’s first postwar aircraft, it was designed as a light twin turboprop that was suitable for both civilian and military needs. The aircraft, which boasted the latest technologies at the time, was designed for high-speed and is capable of

Cessna 208 and Cessna 208B Elevator Inspections
In September 2020, the FAA released an airworthiness directive (2021-04-10) regarding Cessna 208 and Cessna 208B elevator inspections. The directive was released after a series of reports on loose elevator torque tube attach fasteners. Here’s what you need to know. What the FAA Airworthiness Directive Says The airworthiness directive requires repetitive inspection of the inboard