Multi-Engine Turboprop Communiqué ME-TP-0023

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Issue: Initial Page 1 of 1 Communiqué ME-TP-0023 Multi-Engine Turboprop Communiqué Communiqué ME-TP-0023 December 2020 ATA 00 – Introducing the new Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops Effectivity: BY-393 & after, BZ-3 & after, FL-1201, FL-1234 & after, FM-98 & after Textron Aviation has introduced two new Beechcraft King Air turboprop iterations this year: The Beechcraft King Air 260 and Beechcraft King Air 360 aircraft. Featuring updated technological advancements to the cockpit and improvements in the cabin, these new designs reflect the company’s continued commitment to making substantial investment in its current industry leading products. The King Air 260 is a designation of the King Air model B200GT. The King Air 360 is a designation of the King Air model B300. The following features are included in both the King Air 260 and King Air 360: • IS&S ThrustSense® Autothrottle system • Integrated digital cabin pressurization • Fusion phase 4 avionics upgrades • Optional SXM weather • Optional Avance L3 WiFi • IPECO seats • Integrated flap indicator The following features apply to the King Air 360 only (not King Air 260): • Increased differential pressurization to 6.8 nominal, 7.1 max psid • Completely redesigned cabin interior with new seats and furniture • Interior lighting upgrade with cupholder and pinhole sidewall lighting • Pleated cabin window shades The RTA-4112 multi-scan weather radar was standard on the Beechcraft King Air 350i, and optional on the Beechcraft King Air 250 turboprops. It is now standard on both the King Air 260 and King Air 360. Refer to your aircraft maintenance manual for more information. The IS&S ThrustSense® Autothrottle is a factory installed STC. Its instructions for continued airworthiness and installation manual are posted on the King Air Instructions for Continued Airworthiness page at txtavsupport.com, along with other factory-installed STCs. Shortly after the announcement of the King Air 360 product support presented a webinar around differences, as a reference for technicians. This presentation is attached to this communiqué for ease of reference. 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Disclaimer • The content of this presentation is for reference only and does not contain Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA). • The approved procedures in their entirety are set out in approved Technical Publications. 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Technical support • Team Turboprop • 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. CST M-F • 24/7 AOG support • 25+ Civilian models supported • Support 10,000+ turboprop aircraft • Contact Information • Team phone: +1 316-517-9355 • Email: TeamTurboprop@txtav.com 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR King Air 360 updates • Integrated digital cabin pressurization • Increased ∆p from 6.5 to 6.8 • Autothrottle system • Avionics upgrades • Avance L3 WiFi • 2020 interior FL‐1234 FM‐98 and after 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR King Air 260 updates • Integrated digital cabin pressurization • Autothrottle system • Avionics upgrades • Avance L3 WiFi • IPECO Seats BY-393 BZ-3 and after 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Integrated Pressurization 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Pressurization control Legacy King Air 360 Landing field manually entered or from flight plan 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Enviro KAPSII pressurization system Reverse pressure relief valve Outflow valves Controller • Controller is now remote • Outflow valves with integrated safety limiters • New reverse pressure relief valve to prevent negative ∆p 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Cabin altitude sensor • Across from entryway door • Forward of stub partition • Accessible by removing upper panel behind aft lavatory 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Cabin pressurization printed circuit board (PCB) • Converts cabin pressure to ARINC 429 for Collins input/output concentrator (IOC) 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR High altitude messages High Elev Mode Cyan The pressurization controller is operating in the high elevation mode red [Cabin Alt High] CAS message is shifted High Elev Mode Amber High elevation mode with cabin alt above 9.3K for > 30 minutes Cabin Altitude White No longer a CAS message Cabin Alt High Red Cabin pressure exceeds 10,000 feet (was 12,000 feet) or 14,000 feet in high elevation mode Cabin Diff High Red Cabin differential exceeds 7.1 (was 6.9) psi 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Cruise: • Cabin alt remains steady Descent: • Cabin alt will increase slowly Climb: • Cabin alt decreases to maximum diff. psi Maintenance messages PRESS CTRL FAIL CHECK MAINTENANCE (Ground only) 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Increased ∆p to 6.8 • Structural enhancements to fuselage • 10% lower at service ceiling when compared to the King Air 350i UP New structural enhancements 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Innovative Solutions & Support Thrustsense® Autothrottle 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR IS&S Thrustsense® autothrottle system • Standby system • Standby display unit (SDU) • Remote standby controller (RSC) • Pedestal autothrottle assembly • Panel annunciator • No changes to • Standby battery • Magnetometer 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Standby display unit (SDU) • User interface for the crew • 4.3” display • Status LED (on SDU) • Green = A/T engaged • Amber = A/T disconnected • A/T engage annunciator • Electrical interfaces • Autothrottle assembly (position, status) • Power, ground, RS-485 from RSC, discrete inputs from prop heat, bleed air and anti-ice Photo 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Service mode • Available on the ground during power up in main MENU A/T Config Overpower test Position calibration Friction test Dataload Firmware updates Calibration LED brightness LCD brightness Diagnostics Status page 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR Remote standby controller (RSC) • Nose installation • Computations for standby and Autothrottle assembly • Serial output to SDU • Interfaces/inputs • Collins system (engine status, autopilot selections, NAV, ADC) • Pitot/static ports • Analog sensors (flaps, engine) 2020 KING AIR 360 WEBINAR