11 April 2011
CAV Aerospace, Inc. has received amended Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval from the FAA to install the TKS Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) protection system in Bonanza G36 aircraft. The company is scheduling installation of the proprietary TKS system in Bonanza G36s for a base price of $47,500.
The Bonanza G36 approval is an amendment to the STC that CAV Aerospace holds for the Bonanza A36 for flight into known icing.
A statement from CAV Aerospace explains, ‘Pilots can just turn the System ‘on’ when icing is encountered and ‘off’ when leaving icing conditions. A full tank of ice protection fluid provides up to 2.5 hours of continuous ice protection. As the system is used, it flushes out any accumulation of debris on the panels. Glycol, the main ingredient in the ice protection fluid, has cleaning properties and will not harm the paint finish of the aircraft.
‘There is virtually no loss in aircraft performance as a result of installing the TKS system. The TKS system weighs only 51ls without fluid (lighter than a boot system) and 115.4lb with a full tank of fluid. <a href=”http://www.cav-aerospace.net”>Click here for more</a>
