June 2017

EAGLE CREEK LANDS FIFTH COLOMBIAN GRAND RENAISSANCE


Eagle Creek will be doing a fifth Grand Renaissance overhaul of a Colombian Army Twin Commander.
Twin Commander 840 (model 690C) will serve dual roles in the Colombian Army as a military executive transport and medevac aircraft.

In addition to the extensive Grand Renaissance airframe inspection and refurbishment, Eagle Creek will complete service bulletin work, interior refurbishments, and manage the exterior repainting of the aircraft. The aircraft will receive an extensive avionics panel upgrade including installation of a Garmin G950 panel–a first for the Colombian Army.

The Grand Renaissance process involves disassembly of the aircraft to its aluminum shell, followed by a comprehensive refurbishing of all systems and virtually all components using new or overhauled components. Optional Honeywell TPE 331-10T engines are fitted to Commander models powered by standard TPE331-5 series engines. The result is a certified aircraft of superlative quality, performance, safety, and long-term value.

“We are fortunate to be known as a leader in Grand Renaissance overhauls for both individual owners and government and military operators,” said Matt Hagans, CEO of Eagle Creek Aviation’s family of companies. “The fact that this is the fifth recent Grand Renaissance contract secured for Colombia speaks volumes about our capabilities as a premier aircraft refurbishment supplier and a trusted partner for government and military operators.”

Eagle Creek also has performed Grand Renaissance overhauls for the Mexican Navy and for the County of Kern, California.

The Colombian aircraft refurbishment project will be conducted in cooperation with Asesorias Y Representacion Para Ingenieria S.A. (ASERPA) of Bogota, Colombia. ASERPA is a Colombian aviation advisory company and a provider of aviation parts, maintenance, repair, training, logistics, and other services for non-regular operators using helicopters and small aircraft, and for the army in Colombia.

PERSONALIZE YOUR COMMANDER SEAT BELTS


Aircraft restraints—seat belts—typically don’t get much consideration when it comes to adding style and presentation to your Twin Commander interior. Aircraft Belts, Inc. is out to change that perception.

A sister company to Twin Commander Aircraft, Aircraft Belts manufactures and sells aircraft restraint systems. The company is offering replacement passenger restraint systems that feature an engraved lift lever lid featuring a stylized depiction of the unique Twin Commander head-on view and one of the aircraft ascending. The additional fee for engraving and polishing the aluminum lift lever lid is $175.00 per restraint, above and beyond the standard per-passenger restraint price of $111.00.

If the restraints in your Twin Commander are looking a bit worn, or are a mismatch with your interior colors, Call Brian Harbaugh of Twin Commander Aircraft at 919-956-4385, or email him at [email protected]. He will refer you to Aircraft Belts, Inc. for a quote on a stylish and distinctive set of new restraints.

If you are going to EAA’s AirVenture Oshkosh, which runs from Monday, July 24 through Sunday, July 30, look up Aircraft Belts. They will be in Epic Aircraft Exhibit Hangar C, Booth 3070 with a selection of crew and passenger restraint systems including lap belts and three-and five-point harnesses with rotary buckles and push button and lift lever releases.

For more information see http://aircraftbelts.com/.

TWIN COMMANDER AT EAA AIRVENTURE

Eagle Creek’s AirVenture display is next to Vintage aircraft section.
irVenture stops. As it has done for the past several years, Eagle Creek will have a Twin Commander on display in spot 395, in the southeast corner of the Main Aircraft Display next to the GoPro display. It’s a great location just west of the flightline, ideal for enjoying the daily afternoon airshow under the welcome shade of the Commander’s high wing. When this eLetter went to press Eagle Creek was not certain which airplane it would have on display at AirVenture. If you want more information about the Twin Commander presence at AirVenture, contact Eagle Creek at 317 293-6935, or Twin Commander Aircraft at 919-956-4300.