Fri, Nov 02, 2012
Hawker Beechcraft Technicians Complete Master Technician Program
Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) announced this week that its Rockwell Collins Integrated Display System (IDS) flight deck upgrade for the Beechcraft 1900D has received supplemental type certification from the FAA. This upgrade removes the factory installed Pro Line II EFIS 84 system, as well as other analog instrumentation, and replaces it with a fully integrated three-display Pro Line 21 IDS system. The upgraded system provides increased functionality and capability while reducing maintenance costs and decreasing weight.
“As the Pro Line II system becomes obsolete, operators and their maintenance crews have sought a viable retrofit solution that cost-effectively enhances the rugged and reliable 1900D,” said Christi Tannahill, Hawker Beechcraft Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support. “The Pro Line 21 IDS retrofit system was designed to provide a solution for these operators. Proven in a multitude of aircraft platforms, the new system enables operators to function more seamlessly in a variety of air traffic environments.”
The Pro Line 21 IDS utilizes three large 10 x 8-inch liquid crystal displays that provide pilots with critical information at a glance. The Primary Flight Display combines attitude, altitude, air speed and heading references with an easy-to-read graphical interface. Its multifunction display enables pilots to quickly reference information in order to facilitate strategic decision making, incorporating the functionality and reliability of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.
On Wednesday Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS) also announced that its entire Hawker 125 Series Technical Support group has completed the FlightSafety International Master Technician Program. The Master Technician Program was designed to help technicians develop a higher level of skill and increase their problem-solving ability. Each Master Technician program consists of five aircraft type specific courses and typically takes four to five years to complete.
"The Master Technician program provides a great way for our maintenance professionals to enhance their skills,” said Tannahill. “It is a sequence of courses that delivers the kind of in-depth troubleshooting and system knowledge that allows our technical support team to assist customers on a daily basis. The completion of this program demonstrates our commitment to supporting the large installed fleet of Hawker 125 series operators.”
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