Raisbeck Engineering has completed the aerodynamic flight tests required under FAA TIA (Type Inspection Authorization), necessary to achieve it’s upcoming ZR Technology STC. RVSM qualification testing was also completed. The FAA flight tests were conducted during the last Quarter of 2003 and completed December 4th. The flights were conducted on S/N 35-634, the same Learjet 35 which was flown over 300 hours in development flight-testing, to define the various elements of the ZR Technology package. The airplane was configured with ZR production and pre-production assemblies to define the aerodynamic configuration necessary for FAA Certification testing. The test aircraft has been returned to baseline configuration pending completion of the first production ZR Technology

Raytheon Aircraft Parts Inventory & Distribution (RAPID) has teamed with Aviall Inc. to further increase the quantity and range of spare parts available for Beechcraft and Hawker customers. Aviall, which markets and distributes products for more than 215 aviation manufacturers, will provide a full line of non-factory parts such as aviation batteries, hoses, wheels and brakes, oxygen and paint mixing services. These parts listings, totaling more than 60,000, have been integrated into the RAPID web site for immediate customer access. The expanded listings were activated in late 2003. “Our partnership with Aviall gives Beechcraft and Hawker customers a greater variety of parts selection in a seamless transition,” said Ed Dolanski, Vice President – Customer Suppo