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January 26, 2012

Aero-TV: Becker's ACU6100 -- A New Audio Panel for the Fixed Wing Market

New Fixed Wing Digital Audio Panel Optimized For Fixed-Wing Aircraft

A new fixed wing digital audio panel for the Digital Audio and Intercom System DVCS6100 was unveiled at NBAA 2011 by Becker Avionics. The new panel variant of the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6100 is specifically tailored for fixed-wing applications. The new fixed-wing ACU6100 comes in a horizontal and vertical format to ease retrofit installations. The new fixed-wing audio control panel is similar to the standard ACU6100, but includes oxygen mic switching, marker beacon mute and other functions. The panel will be available in a number of different lighting options, from soft white light to NVG compatible

Early Evidence Inconclusive, Right Prop Shows No Sign Of Power At Impact

The NTSB has released its preliminary report in an accident involving a Cessna 441 airplane which went down on approach to York Airport in Pennsylvania on December 22nd last year. The flight appeared to be fairly normal up until the pilot overshot the centerline of the runway and began a right turn before impacting terrain. The pilot, who was the only person on board at the time of the accident, was fatally injured.

Recommends Immediate Joint Inspection, Replacement If Necessary

The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) directed towards owners and operators of Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. EA500 model series aircraft (under Type Certificate Data Sheet A00002AC) of an airworthiness concern. Specifically, this SAIB provides guidance for inspection of the aileron joints and replacement with redesigned parts.