Western Aircraft Installs Its First Advent Anti-Skid Braking System On A Pilatus PC-12

Nov. 6, 2017
The eABS system can be added to all models of PC-12, provided the aircraft is equipped with a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled GPS. It weighs only 27 pounds installed

BOISE, Idaho, November 6, 2017 – Western Aircraft, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, announced today that it recently installed the newly-certified AdventeABStm Anti-Skid Braking System on a Pilatus PC-12.

The eABS anti-skid braking system received Supplemental Type Certificate approval in April and offers anti-skid braking without the need for power-boosted brakes, bulky and heavy hydraulic accumulators, and it does not require modification to the existing landing gear, braking system or master cylinders. It enhances flight operations safety and performance and the active and haptic technology smoothly reduces skiddingand increases responsiveness and directional control.

“This lightweight braking system is perfect for customers who are concerned about runway conditions where hard braking could cause skidding or the blowing of a tire,”said Western’s Director of Aircraft Services Jody Harris. “It optimizes landing performance while providing peace of mind.”

The eABS system can be added to all models of PC-12, provided the aircraft is equipped with a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled GPS. It weighs only 27 pounds installed, comes with all required installation hardware and can usually be installed during schedule maintenance inspections or refurbishment.

Western Aircraft is an Advent Aircraft Systems, Inc. authorized dealer.

About Western Aircraft

Western Aircraft, Inc. is a full-service FBO, FAA certified aircraft repair station, and a factory authorized maintenance/modification facility for Cessna Aircraft, Dassault Falcon, Beechcraft, Honeywell, Rockwell Collins, Universal Avionics, Pilatus and many other major suppliers to the Corporate and General Aviation industry. Additionally, they are a factory appointed dealer selling new Pilatus and Piper aircraft. Western Aircraft services include maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; aircraft sales, charter and management; parts distribution and fixed base operations. For more information, go towww.westair.com.

About Greenwich AeroGroup

Greenwich AeroGroup, Inc., owns and operates providers of general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and management; manufacturing; component repair and overhaul and parts distribution. Current locations include: Professional Aircraft Accessories, located in Titusville and Miami, Fla.; Professional Aviation Associates, located in Atlanta, Ga.; Summit Aviation, located in Middletown, Del.; TruAtlantic Mfg., located in Kernersville, N.C.; and Western Aircraft, located in Boise, Idaho. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janeiro. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com.