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Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup
company, announced this week that it recently installed the newly-certified
Advent eABStm Anti-Skid Braking System on a Pilatus PC-12.
The eABS anti-skid braking system received
Supplemental Type Certificate approval in April and offers anti-skid braking
without the need for power-boosted brakes, bulky and heavy hydraulic
accumulators, and it does not require modification to the existing landing gear,
braking system or master cylinders. It enhances flight operations safety and
performance and the active and haptic technology smoothly reduces skidding and
increases responsiveness and directional control.
“This lightweight braking system is perfect
for customers who are concerned about runway conditions where hard braking could
cause skidding or the blowing of a tire,” said Western’s Director of Aircraft
Services Jody Harris.
“It optimizes landing performance while providing peace of mind.”
The eABS system can be added to all models of
PC-12, provided the aircraft is equipped with a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS)
enabled GPS. It weighs only 27 pounds installed, comes with all required
installation hardware and can usually be installed during schedule maintenance
inspections or refurbishment.
Western Aircraft is an Advent Aircraft
Systems, Inc. authorized dealer. |
