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This PC-12 operates in very remote regions of the Yukon, where navigation and communication system installed onboard the aircraft are crucial for the safety of flight. The Air Services Branch authorized a program to to upgrade the outdated Avionics system in its legacy PC-12’s. The need consists mainly of upgrading the GPS /NAY/ COM navigation and communication systems… |
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This first generation Bombardier CL-600 challenger was delivered to Maxcraft for a TCAS installation. We were, in fact, rather surprised to learn that TCAS had not previously been installed… |
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The Maxcraft avionics panel you see here is out of a Cessna Caravan, and is part of our ongoing fleet upgrade project for Seair Seaplanes. Incorporated in 1980, Seair provides aircraft charters and regularly scheduled service to the Gulf Islands, with eight flights daily and service to Nanaimo with up to twelve flights per day… |
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It’s always a pleasure to see unique or unusual aircraft come into the hangar, and these Short SC.7 “Skyvans” are no exception. The very look of these things stirs discussion, prompting questions from bystanders like “Why is it shaped like a brick?” and “Are you sure that thing can fly?” |
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Today we’ll take a look at a fleet upgrade project that Maxcraft undertook on short notice for a regional airline with a very tight upgrade schedule. While some of the equipment here may not be as visually impressive as what you see in some of our full-glass projects, this type of upgrade is an ideal solution for many commercial operators. |
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When publicly showing our work to owners and operators, there’s a strong case for panel pictures, and lots of them. However, while theses are often very nice to look at, without context they have the potential to mislead. A photo of some GPS/NAV/COMs and a primary flight display tell you very little about what is lurking behind the panel or how that equipment is integrated and configured. |
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One of the best things about Maxcraft Avionics is its ability to provide a one-stop solution for maintenance and upgrades that extend well beyond the realm of avionics. By partnering and coordinating with trusted maintenance organizations like Port Aircraft Interiors and Upper Valley Aviation, Maxcraft can provide a comprehensive upgrade that covers Avionics, Paint, and Interiors. |
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When this 1950s vintage de Havilland “Boss” Beaver showed up in our hangar with its turboprop conversion, it was already and halfway towards being the most advanced Beaver around. With a new avionics suite and entertainment system, Maxcraft’s technicians took it all the rest of the way. |
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This B1900c fleet upgrade was necessitated by the upcoming deadline for Class-A TAWS mandated by Transport Canada. The new TAWS regulations, passed in 2012 apply to virtually all commercial… |
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This aircraft left Maxcraft with a GTN-750 and provisions for Class-B TAWS… |
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The centerpieces of this avionics upgrade are the Garmin G600 and GTN650 systems. |
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A Garmin G600 was installed in the pilot position and an Aspen EFD-1000 System in the co-pilot position. Additional systems include a GTX 850 TCAS, GWX 70 Weather Radar, latitude tracking system, and more… |
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Universal Avioncis flight management system upgrade. |
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Beechcraft 1900D wiring, repairs, certifications for import… Read More |
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Cessna Citation 550 Bravo Honeywell TCAS II upgrade… Read More |
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de Havilland Turbo Otter with Garmin GTS800 traffic system and Garmin G600 “glass cockpit” upgrades… |
