Avcon Caravan Aircraft Sensor Platform FAA STC Approved
Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS) announced that its subsidiary, Avcon Industries, received FAA approval for special mission modifications for the Model 208 and 208B Caravan. The FAA Supplemental Type Certificate number SA01975WI allows for fuselage sensor ports and optional mission power systems. Avcon's President, Marcus Abendroth, expressed confidence that this cost-effective solution will address market needs, with over 2,500 Model 208/208B aircraft already built. The modification aims to enhance features and minimize downtime for installers, contributing to new market entries.
- FAA approval of Avcon's special mission modifications is a significant regulatory achievement.
- The approval addresses a market need for over 2,500 existing Model 208/208B aircraft.
- Cost-effective installation of dual sensor ports enhances the aircraft's capabilities.
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OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS) announces that its subsidiary Avcon Industries, Inc., a leading provider of ISR and special mission solutions for aircraft, received Federal Aviation Administration approval of Avcon special mission modifications for the Model 208 and 208B Caravan. FAA Supplemental Type Certificate number SA01975WI approves Avcon fuselage sensor ports with or without the Avcon Mission Power System for the Textron Aviation (Cessna) Model 208/208B.
The Avcon Caravan Sensor STC solution offers a cost-effective installation of dual sensor holes (ports) in the aft fuselage of the airplane and the optional provisions for custom missionization power for the Caravan.
Management Comments
Marcus Abendroth, President of Avcon, said, "This is tremendous break-through project for entering a new aircraft market. The objective of the Avcon Caravan Sensor Platform is to incorporate unique features and functionality gained from Avcon's extensive modification experience. This provides the marketplace with a cost-effective sensor port modification to a recognized single-engine platform. The modification was designed to easily be produced as a kit for qualified installers and to minimize downtime. There are over 2,500 of these aircraft built and we are confident that this modification will satisfy a need in a significant market and accommodate larger new-technology sensors. We look forward to continuing to grow our product offerings."
Our Business:
Avcon Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Butler National Corporation. Butler National operates in the Aerospace and Management Services business segments. The Aerospace segment focuses on the manufacturing and certification of aviation-related products, including Special Mission – Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance solutions, avionics offerings, regulatory solutions, and controls for weapons systems. Services include temporary employee services, gaming services and administrative management services.
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