Mon, Apr 30, 2007
And More Citation Mods Are Coming
After receiving a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the
FJ44 Stallion in August 2006, Sierra has received EASA Approval for
both the Eagle II and Stallion modifications, allowing operations
of the much-modified Cessna Citations in Europe and the Middle
East.
EASA approval allows owners of aircraft registered within the
European Union the ability to upgrade to the Eagle II or
Stallion.
"EASA Approval of the Eagle II and Stallion modifications is an
important milestone for Sierra," said Mark Huffstutler, CEO of
Sierra Industries. "This approval not only demonstrates the sound
design which has now been proven to meet the stringent requirements
of the European Aviation authority, but it creates a viable product
for the European and Middle East market. With our outstanding
performance and "right now" availability, we see the Eagle II and
Stallion as a very attractive product for our customers across the
ocean."
The first aircraft delivered under the new EASA approval was
G-VUEM, a Citation 501SP Eagle II owned by Frandley Aviation
Partnership LLP of the UK. This aircraft is the most recent of a
total of 28 Eagle II and 8 Stallion modifications performed to
date.
Sierra's Eagle II enjoys the added power of the Williams FJ44
engine, and adds the company's Eagle wing modification to improve
aerodynamics and add fuel capacity. Like Sierra's Stallion, the
Eagle II climbs directly to 43,000 ft and accelerates to a high
Mach number. With its enhanced fuel specifics and 1,650 NM range,
Sierra calls the Eagle II "the perfect aircraft" for
intermediate-length trips carrying a crew and six passengers to and
from airports that demand high performance.
Sierra’s next FJ44 re-engining program, dubbed "Super
II," involves adding 3000 lb. thrust Williams FJ44-3 engines
to the Cessna 550 Citation II model -- resulting in an increase of
1000 lbs. of thrust and over 400 miles range. Sierra tells ANN the
Super II program is well underway with first flight mid-summer and
approval in the 3rd quarter of 2007.
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