3322 N. 74th E. AVE.
HANGAR 27
TULSA, OK 74115
BUS. 800-349-6827 or
918-834-8888
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CURRENT NEWS
IJSC Garmin upgrade enables altitude pre-select function on Bendix M4D autopilots.
Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. successfully completed the first Garmin G600, GNS 650/750 installation in a MU-2 with an altitude pre-select function utilizing the Bendix M4D autopilot system. This avionics package was installed in MU-2B-26A, SN319. The aircraft is owned and operated by Chris Saxton of Pace Inc. based in Flint, Michigan.
“One of the most frequent requests IJSC receives is for the installation of a new autopilot system that would provide, among other things, an “altitude pre-select” function, for aircraft presently operating with the Bendix M4D autopilot system” notes Director of Operations, Mark James. Since the new autopilot system is not available yet, a decision was made to provide operators the altitude pre-select function on their existing Bendix autopilot system.
To utilize this pre-select function, the aircraft must be equipped with the Garmin G600 and some form of Garmin Nav capability. The system installed in this airplane worked flawlessly during ground testing. During flight test the pilot set the desired altitude on the G600. When the airplane reached the desired altitude, the M4D altitude hold function automatically engaged.
“This installation and the altitude pre-select mod exceeded our expectations” said IJSC Avionics Manager, Michael Bilby. “In addition to the overall aesthetics of the installation and the success of the altitude preselect, we were able to reduce the aircraft empty weight by more than 250 pounds by removing unused wiring, equipment and racks.”
“The next scheduled IJSC avionics installation is the same G600, GNS 650/750 combination on a Sperry equipped MU-2B-60. We will be attempting to enhance the operation of the Sperry autopilot system also” said Mark James.
Intercontinental Jet Service Corporation (IJSC), located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a factory owned MU-2 Service Center, a subsidiary of MHIA. IJSC provides aircraft service and repair on turboprop and light jet aircraft. They also provide major avionics upgrades and Major Level TPE331 service, authorized by Honeywell. MHIA’s Aircraft Product Support Division provides ongoing support including parts, publications, service engineering, etc. for more than 300 MU-2 aircraft operating in North America.
P.R.O.P. 2012
Mark your calendars and watch for online registration to open in January 2012.
March 30-31 Dallas, TX Marriott Quorum
April 13-14 Orlando, FL Marriott Orlando Lake Mary
May 4-5 Reno, NV Silver Legacy Resort
May 18-19 Columbus, OH Renaissance Columbus
TPE 331 Engine courses will be offered in Dallas and Columbus on Wednesday and Thursday prior to PROP
SIMCOM's Non-Pilot Demonstration Courses will again be offered on the second day of all the PROP Seminars in All Cities
Friday Evening Hangar Receptions will be held at Dallas and Orlando
Watch our website for more information as plans are finalized for all locations.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone at P.R.O.P. 2012!
Voice Alerting System for MU-2B Airplanes
A Voice Alerting System has been designed and FAA approved for installation of MU-2B airplanes. It is a supplementary system to alert pilots to up to ten different possible abnormal or emergency configurations on MU-2B airplanes. This system is in addition to existing, approved, audio warning systems of the MU-2B airplane.
Grace on Wings selects Intercontinental Jet Service Corp’s TPE331-10AV engine conversion for their MU-2
Intercontinental Jet Service Corp. of Tulsa, Oklahoma announced that Grace on Wings has selected the installation of the TPE331 DASH 10AV engine upgrade on their MU-2. Grace on Wings operates the only Charity Air Ambulance service in the U S from their base in Indianapolis, Indiana. During the past three years they have operated 131 missions carrying non-ambulatory patients all over the United States. “Based on three years of operational experience we are convinced we selected the right airplane for our missions when we selected the MU-2. Considering all the options for engine overhaul, Grace on Wings selected the Dash 10s. The improved safety margins provided by the improved performance, lower major maintenance costs and reduction in fuel consumption were all convincing reasons in selecting the DASH 10AV engines” said Hal Blank, Chief Pilot for Grace on Wings.
Grace on Wings is a charitable organization that depends on donations from the public for their operations. In a unique business arrangement StandardAero, Intercontinental Jet Service Corp, and Honeywell have all partnered together to assist Grace on Wings in making this engine upgrade a reality. “We are pleased to partner with these companies and Grace on Wings to do a small part in providing a service that impact people’s lives in a very positive way”, said Dennis Braner President of IJSC.
The engines are presently being overhauled and converted to DASH 10AVs by the exclusive Honeywell DASH 10 conversion company, StandardAero in Augusta, Georgia. When the engine conversion is completed, the engines will be installed on the Grace on Wings MU-2 by Intercontinental Jet Service Corp in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Intercontinental Jet Service Corp is the exclusive installation facility for the DASH10T and DASH10AV engine which is available for the earlier model MU-2s.
To receive more information on the MU-2 DASH10 upgrade, please call Stacie McCormick at 918-834-8888, or e-mail Stacie@icjetservice.com.
To see how you can participate in the Grace on Wings ministry see www.graceonwings.com.
A word from Hal Blank,
CEO / Chief Pilot of
Grace on Wings, Inc:
"I never knew all that was involved during an inspection. I stayed during our last inspection this past June 2011 the video listed below is dedicated to all the men and woman of Intercontinental Jet Services in Tulsa, OK who work so hard in support of this great aircraft (MU-2) and in supporting of this ministry Grace on Wings. I am so thankful to each of them in there unselfish dedication to this ministry and the MU-2 ( Thank you MHIA) for supporting the MU-2 ."
This video is dedicated to all the men and woman who work so hard in support of this great aircraft (MU-2) and in supporting this ministry Grace on Wings.
Intercontinental Jet Service Corporation Thank You:
Intercontinental Jet Service Corp and
Aircraft Components Company Announce Agreement
Intercontinental Jet Service Corp (IJSC) and Aircraft Components Company (ACC) announced their new business agreement April 6, 2011. IJSC will oversee and manage the ACC Repair Station that has been co-located into the IJSC facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. ACC has provided component repair and overhaul services for business and general aviation for more than ten years. This agreement allows IJSC to provide ACC’s capabilities to a wide range of aviation customers. “We look forward to working with ACC in building on their existing diverse capabilities and promoting their services to a broader market”, said Mark James, Operations Manager for IJSC.
Some Terms and Conditions apply, contact Stacie McCormick @ 800-349-6827
or stacie@icjetservice.com
for more information.
