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Bill Lavender bill@agairupdate.com Mário “Wally Walrus” Kämpf, Eduardo “Uncle Scrooge” Schroeder, editor, Júlio Kämpf and Lucas “Goofy” Schwab. Not shown is pilot Leandro Rodrigues. See article on page 24 where a recent trip to Brazil was made.

After more than four decades of visiting and talking with ag-pilots from around the world, I have come to the conclusion there are three categories of ag-pilots. I’ll simply refer to them as Category One, Category Two and Category Three. These three categories do not necessarily include all ag-pilots, but I feel they represent most ag-pilots.

Category One, The Newbie.

Category Ones are young ag-pilots who have very low to moderately low ag-time. They are eager and quick of mind; translated to be quick reflexes. They depend heavily upon these two traits to stay alive in the ag-aviation world. Two important traits they are missing, through no fault of their own, are experience and wisdom. These two traits are acquired over time, which they have not yet had the opportunity to develop.

Category Two, The Ag-Pilot Category Twos are mid-time, not too young and not too old ag-pilots. They have possibly thousands of ag-hours in more than one type ag-aircraft. It has taken them years to log this time and with that comes experience and wisdom. In their favor, they are also still quick of mind. These are the safest and most productive ag-pilots.

Category Three, The Old Timer Category Threes are the older, high-time agpilots. When I write “older”, I mean either approaching 60 years old or even older.

Keep in mind, the FAA requires mandatory

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Cat 1, 2 and 3 ag-pilots

retirement of airline pilots at 65 for good reasons. Although Category Three ag-pilots may not have the quick of mind they once had, what they do have is experience and wisdom.

These two important traits, only possessed by Category Two and Category Three ag-pilots, gives them an undeniable edge. In the case of the Category Three ag-pilot, this offsets the reduced quick of mind.

How can I make such a deduction that experience and wisdom can replace quick of mind? It is evident when talking to ag-pilots of all three categories and reading NTSB accident reports, that experience and wisdom keep pilots out of scenarios that require a high degree quick of mind. For instance, Category Three ag-pilots may decide to stop flying for a lunch break. Or, they may recognize their limitations and cut their loads back, taking an extra load during the work day. Quick of mind is an involuntary reflex. Whereas, experience and wisdom is a detailed, thought out process with time to weigh options.

These three ag-pilot categories explain why I hesitate to encourage older pilots to become ag-pilots. When a 50-plus year old pilot tells me he is going to ag-pilot school and become an ag-pilot, I think of the three categories and he, or she, does not fit. From the start, that pilot has both the disadvantages of the Category One ag-pilot and the Category Three agpilot; lack of quick of mind, experience and wisdom. Of course, there are exceptions and the ag-school is the best way for this “out-of-

category” ag-pilot to find out if he can survive to become a Category Three ag-pilot.

Where do you fit within these three ag-pilot categories? If you can identify yourself, then you have the mindset that will keep you safe during long days of ag-flying. If you are Cat 1, then don’t push the envelope. The same can be said about Cat 3, but I’m willing to bet the Cat 3 ag-pilot already realizes this without a doubt.

Although there may be a greater number of Cat 2 ag-pilots, and that they have all the best traits, that fact alone could create complacency. As long as any category agpilot recognizes where he, or she, is in their ag-flying career, then they should succeed.

This is important as the consequences could be unacceptable.

Until next month, Keep turning...

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October 10-11, 2018 MiAAA Convention DeWitt Conference Center DeWitt, MI Tim Swanson flyingfarmertim@hotmail.com October 10-11, 2018 Operation SAFE Frontier Ag at Renner Field Goodland Municipal Airport KGLD Goodland, KS October 20-21, 2018 Ag Aviation Golf Tournament Red Apple Inn and Country Club Heber Springs, AR Brenda Watts 870-644-3141 October 22-24, 2018 KsAAA Convention Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan, KS Rhonda McCurry 316-796-1180 Kaaa@ksagaviation. org

November 12-14, 2018 CaAAA Annual Convention Wyndham Visalia Visalia, CA Terry Gage - 916-645-9747 terry.gage@caaa.net November 12-14, 2018 CoAAA Convention Embassy Suites Hotel Loveland, CO 719-362-0743 coagav@gmail.com December 3-6, 2018 NAAA’s Ag Aviation Expo Reno, NV Lindsay Barber Tel: 202-546-5722 Fax: 202-546-5726 information@agaviation.org January 3-4, 2019 MoAAA Convention Drury Suites Cape Girardeau, MO Mike Hall 573-649-2587 aerialcropservices@sbcglobal. net

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Production Test Pilots

by Graham Lavender

There is a time, long before the leading edges fade and metal skins stain; long before tires are replaced and hot sections are performed; before the aircraft gets the distinctive ag plane smell and before its idiosyncratic flight characteristics are discovered, that it is brand-new, never-flown, fresh off the factory production line. Teams of designers, engineers, fabricators, machinist, mechanics, pilots and inspectors worked in cohesion to transform pieces of metal, fiberglass and plastic into a tool that pilots, over the course of the aircraft’s life, would become intimately familiar. However, before the new agricultural aircraft is delivered to the new owner, a small group of individuals are responsible for testing switches, clamps, fittings; documenting the initial performance, leak checking, ground running, stall handling and ground tracking; and most importantly for ensuring each aircraft is held to the highest standard of safety. These people are ag-aircraft manufacturers’ production test pilots.

Today’s agricultural aviation industry is fortunate, as most know, to have two agricultural aircraft manufacturers actively producing new ag planes year-round. Although production numbers vary between each manufacturer, similarities of rigorous production flights are almost identical. Air Tractor, Inc., based in Olney, Texas, has a production

Thrush Production Test Pilots J.D. Scarborough and Terry Humphrey. inspection team of three individuals that include Mike Rhodes and Brent Colvin as Production Test Pilots and Joe Hughes as the company’s Flightline Mechanic. Hughes has been with Air Tractor for

Air Tractor Production Test Team: Mike Rhodes (L) and Brent Colvin (R) with Joe Hughes (Center) before a freshly flight tested AT-802 in Olney, Texas.

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Thrush Chief Pilot Terry Humphrey performs a final check before flight testing of a Thrush 510P

29 years, and worked in the Fabrication Shop as well as in Research and Development before coming to the Flightline team. Thrush Aircraft, based in Albany, Georgia, employs three Test Pilots: Terry Humphrey, Robert Garrett and J.D. Scarborough. Chris Pollack, Andy Kimbrell and Richard Paul serve as Thrush Aircraft’s A&P/IAs for production tests.

Rhodes and Humphrey, both Chief Test Pilots, have long histories with their respective companies. Terry Humphrey has been a figure in ag aviation since the 1970s. He has worked for Thrush Aircraft, off and on since the days of Fred Ayres (Thrush was then known as Ayres Corporation). Terry has extensive experience testing Thrush airframes and actively ag flying. Terry returned to Thrush Aircraft in 2010 after a 10-year flying contract with the U.S. State Department in Colombia.

Mike Rhodes began as an Engineer at Air Tractor in 2001, then left to work in the corporate Part 135 charter world for three years. He returned in 2007 to fill the test pilot position vacated by Troy Vaught.

Mike is also a carded SEAT and FireBoss pilot. Brent Colvin, a 2nd generation ag pilot, comes from a long and extensive background of agricultural flying. His 35-plus years of experience ag flying teamed with Mike’s engineering background and firefighting experience compliment Air Tractor’s production team.

Each new aircraft rolls off the production line, both Air Tractor and Thrush, signed off as airworthy by the company-employed Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR).

Each new aircraft rolls off the production line, both Air Tractor and Thrush, signed off as airworthy by the company-employed Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative (DMIR). A DMIR is a

Terry Wooldridge, one of Air Tractor’s DMIRs, uses an inspection light to look for any leaks around the firewall of an Air Tractor AT-502B representative of the FAA who works with a specific company (Air Tractor, Thrush) and is able to perform functions such as issuing original airworthiness certificates, conducting conformity inspections, issuing export certificates of airworthiness, etc. They report to the FAA Manufacturing Inspection District Offices (MIDO) and are responsible for ensuring that airplanes meet the requirements set forth in the Manufacturing Certificates.

Let’s follow two new aircraft, an Air Tractor AT-802A and a Thrush 510P as they move from the assembly line to the customer.

The new AT-802A will be delivered to the production Flightline team signed off by one of Air Tractor’s DMIRs, as will the 510P when its inspection and checklist are signed by the Thrush DMIR. The Air Tractor team will then perform leak and pressure testing of the hopper and spray system of the AT-802A. Hoppers are pressurized and spray systems actuated. The aircraft isn’t flown for this test. After the AT802A passes leak tests and any discrepancies addressed, the aircraft begins its engine set-up, ground runs and prop balancing.

In contrast, the Thrush 510P will immediately begin ground run testing of its engine and a dynamic balance of the propeller (the spray system leak and pressure testing are done in a later phase, while in flight) after the fuel system has been filled, fuel gauges calibrated and tanks leak tested. Interestingly, the fuel tanks are pressurized with air on the assembly line and checked for leaks there, as well. These ground runs are data mines for engine parameters. Once engine ground runs and propeller balancing are accomplished, the 510P will be released to the production test pilot for flight testing.

All aircraft that leave both factories have initial data on that airframe and engine serial number that is recorded in a permanent record. This allows for future owners to have a reference point to how the aircraft was handling, what power it was producing and any recurrent squawks that the production pilots encountered when it was brand new. Both

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aircraft are thoroughly critiqued and preflighted by the pilots before they begin flight testing. If any squawks are found, the aircraft are sent back to production mechanics for the entire team to resolve. Once the pilots are satisfied with the condition of the aircraft, then the pilot signs off that the aircraft is ready for flight testing, which then moves the aircraft into the production flight testing phase. The team of pilots, mechanics and engineers all must agree on the readiness of the aircraft before it moves to flight testing.

“The Production Flight Test job is rewarding to me because I feel like I spend every day doing something that matters. Rather than spending years working on some small part of some huge project, my Team has several hundred very specific small projects per year, and there is real definition when one project is finished and the next one is started. I drive home every evening either having accomplished my goal for the day, or not. When we deliver a perfect airplane to a happy customer, that is the indication that we accomplished that small task. The people at Air Tractor take pride in their work, and they do their jobs well. Every employee here wants to produce the absolute best product possible. Brent and I trust their work, literally with our lives. Every airplane that comes out of the front doors of the factory is the result of a lot of teamwork, and everyone here understands how important it is to do careful, high quality work.” - Mike Rhodes

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Fasteners and attach points are triple checked on the aircraft, then the first takeoff is performed. Test pilots of both aircraft record aircraft ground tracking and engine full-power readings as they begin their initial takeoff roll. A climb to altitude allows time to record engine parameters during each altitude block and also gives the pilot a feel of the aircraft’s trim.

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One of the first items on the pilot’s flight test checklist is switch functionality. This is true for both manufacturers. They first check the operation of everything in the cockpit, then begin a series of stalls and turns.

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The pilots take both airframes to Vne dives, ensuring that enough trim is available and cognisant of vibrations and noise.

Mike Rhodes explains “flying the airplane up to its redline airspeed is a good check for wind noise, giving us a good feel for how well the windshield and cockpit doors are sealed. We pay attention to the subtle differences in feel and sound; if something sounds or feels different, we take a closer look.”

entire series of flights can be completed in a half a day.” Humphrey continues, “Our QC Department wants around two hours on each airplane before we send them to be delivery configured. We use the extra flight time to look for electrical anomalies, uneven fuel flow from the mains to the header tank, etc., or anything that may show up with a little time. We rather have those resolved before delivery, so the airplane is in the best shape possible for the customer.”

“Mike or I have flown every aircraft off this production line. We know how they are supposed to sound and we know how they are suppose to feel. This translates to something as simple as a trim tab adjustment here or a hinge adjustment there,” explains Brent Colvin.

During the second round of flight testing, Terry Humphrey, Robert Garrett or J.D. Scarborough will fill the 510P hopper to maximum capacity then test the spray system and general handling characterics of the aircraft loaded in flight, as well as for hopper lid and spray system leaks. After the second round of flight testing for the 510P, any squawks are addressed and the aircraft is sent to a Thrush dealer for its final configuration before delivery to the customer. An exception is for an international delivery, where the aircraft is outfitted with optional equipment, radios and a ferry fuel system if the aircraft is to be flown to its destination.

After the first series of flight tests for the AT-802 in this example and with any squawks resolved, the aircraft is flown again and is ready to go to an Air Tractor dealer for delivery. Air Tractor dealers install the finishing touches on the aircraft, from customer requested GPS units, specialized avionics, unique spray systems; almost anything the customer wants.

In the final stage of this journey, Air Tractor and Thrush customers receive their new aircraft in pristine condition. Before buyers have the chance to dull leading edges and wear out tires, or even have a soot stain on the engine cowling, they can be confident production test pilots have paid close attention to the most minute details to ensure their new aircraft is as safe as it possibly can be.

Thrush Chief Pilot Terry Humphrey echoes the sentiments of the Air Tractor pilots. “If a 510P comes off the line with very few squawks, the

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“I run each airplane through a series of full stalls. I’m watching how the airplane breaks, how the recovery is, trim positions - I am acutely aware of many things happening at once,” comments Terry Humphrey about the 510P.

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Air Tractor® aircraft parts manuals now updated biannually OLNEY, TX — Air Tractor aircraft parts manuals are now being updated every six months—each January and July. The manuals, available online as Acrobat PDF files, can be accessed in the Owner Portal of airtractor.com, reports Jeff Dobbs, Air Tractor’s Customer Service Manager.

“We’re always looking for ways to improve our customer’s experience with his aircraft,” says

Air Tractor parts manuals are now updated biannually.

Dobbs. “Compared to previous years of handdrawn illustrations and printed manuals, we’re now able to respond much quicker to aircraft changes and manual revisions. This improves accuracy and clarity when the customer orders parts or performs maintenance. We want to encourage all Air Tractor owners to download and reference the latest parts manuals for their aircraft.”

Air Tractor owners, pilots and mechanics can register for access to the Air Tractor Owner Portal at this URL: https://airtractor.com/ register/ From the Portal dashboard, there is access to a wealth of Air Tractor aircraft information, including Service Letters, Owners Manuals, Pilot Training Manuals and a variety of reference documents.

Printed copies of Parts Manuals, also updated biannually, can be obtained by contacting an Air Tractor dealer.

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Storm Aeronautics, an Ag-Cat can be rebuilt from the data plate and an original component.

by Bill Lavender

One of the most popular STCs held by Storm Aeronautics is its Storm Cutters. These are steel blades attached to the front of the gear legs for all model Air Tractors, series 300-800. These steel blades that are hard cased to 61 Rockwell Hardness, equal to a file or chisel, can cut through most inadvertently encountered wires while in flight. It took three years of development and research to bring Storm Cutters to the ag-aviation marketplace.

In 2016, Hershey Flying Service changed its name to Storm Aeronautics and moved from Hershey, Nebraska to David City, Nebraska. The new facility is 22,000-square feet with heated floor, new CNC machining equipment, paint booth, aircraft fuselage and wing jigs and anything needed for a major repair and manufacturing facility. Known for being “Everything Ag-Cat... and more�, Storm Aeronautics also holds multiple STCs and parts PMAs for other ag-aircraft, including Weatherly, Brave, Thrush and Air Tractor.

The company has the ability to develop both PMAs and STCs. It can conduct heavy maintenance on all ag-aircraft, especially the Ag-Cat. At

Storm Cutters are well-built. They have spacer blocks that strengthen the blade. The top two clamps have grip tape to help with footing while standing on the gear leg. The Adel clamps on the back side of the clamps secure brake lines, instead of black zip ties.

(L-R) Allan Richardson, Shawn Koranda, Jason Harms, Mike Schulz, Bob Galyen, Russel Richardson and Jared Storm at Storm Aeronautics in David City, Nebraska. Not Pictured: Matt Wellman

Storm Aeronautics hangar with its lighted sign that is easily seen from major Highway 15.

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The Storm Shield was tested at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) lab in Wichita, Kansas. During the destructive testing, the Storm Shield failed at a 240 inch-pound impact versus failure at 30 inch-pound for an OEM windscreen. During a non-scientific test, Storm Aeronautics shot the Storm Shield at close range (20 feet) with a 9mm hollow point bullet. In one test, the bullet did not penetrate the glass but lodged in the windscreen.

New CNC machining equipment at the Storm Aeronautics facility in David City, Nebraska.

According to the NTSB, in the 18 years from 1995-2013 there were 1,791 FAA Part 137 accidents in the U.S. Of those, 218 were collisions with wires, 12.2%. Of the 1,791 accidents, 173 were fatal, almost 10%, of which 30 fatal accidents were the result of wire strikes. This means 17.3% of all fatal accidents during this 18-year period were linked to wire strikes.

Furthering Storm Aeronautics’ efforts to improve safety in ag-aviation, it introduced the Storm Shield windscreen for both Air Tractor and

Center section parts like this one being held, are the critical components in the Ag-Cat program.

Unless a manufacturing process is developed, it could stop a rebuild project where these needed replacing.

Jared Storm of Storm Aeronautics holds the Storm Shield that was shot with a 9mm hollow point bullet at 20 feet. The bullet is lodged in the glass.

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In addition to Storm Cutters and the Storm Shield, Storm Aeronautics recently acquired the STC for the Custom Air Tailwheel Conversion.

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“We salvage all that we can when a damaged Ag-Cat comes to us,” says Jared. “The aircraft is rugged as hell.”

One of the STCs held by Storm Aeronautics is the Fat Cat conversion.

This STC allows for the widening of all A-model and B-model airframes, serial numbers 1-B through 548B, to accept a 500-gallon hopper.

Left is a standard A-model Ag-Cat fuselage alongside a Fat Cat fuselage (R) that has been widened to accept the larger 500-gallon hopper. with an axle nut. This allows for a hubcap on each side of the wheel, keeping out contaminants. In the past, typically the wheel had to be replaced in less than 1,000 hours of fertilizing. However, with hubcaps protecting it, this is no longer necessary. The conversion kit comes complete with new tire, tube, wheel and axle.

Although Storm Aeronautics has addressed safety issues and other improvements for Thrush and Air Tractor aircraft, its specialty still remains the enduring Ag-Cat. With more than 13 STCs for the AgCat, Storm Aeronautics can perform almost any needed service to the Ag-Cat. An Ag-Cat brought in for repairs can be stripped down to

“I believe there is a market for a completely refurbished, turbinepowered, 500-gallon Ag-Cat,” explains Jared. “Storm Aeronautics is working hard toward offering this type of Ag-Cat. It will cost approximately 25% less than its closest competitor and will have the inherent operational safety features of an Ag-Cat. There will always be operators who are devoted to the Ag-Cat and it is also a perfect training platform for new pilots.”

It takes a dedicated company like Storm Aeronautics to keep a nonproduction ag-aircraft viable for the industry. Ag-Cat operators know their aircraft investment will hold steady with Storm Aeronautics’ commitment to continue the Ag-Cat program.

Additionally, Storm Aeronautics’ approach to safety for other ag-aircraft gives ag-operators a broader safety margin. With Storm Cutters selling for $3,000 and the Storm Shield for $900, why wouldn’t an agoperator have this piece of mind at a relatively low cost.

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A most vulnerable spot The importance of proper torque

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The so-called little things in life can make a big difference, especially in the realm of aircraft maintenance. One such item is the application of proper torque, an increasingly important safety topic in aviation maintenance. From 2009 to 2015, over 45 aircraft incidents and accidents resulted from improper torque applied to engine fasteners during maintenance, resulting in a loss of propellers, internal engine damage, and powerplant failures. It’s no exaggeration to say that in many cases, it’s a case of do or die.

“Torque procedures are a critical component of your maintenance process,” says Jim Hein, former airworthiness lead for the FAA Safety Promotion Program Office (SPPO). “It is essential for maintenance technicians to determine what torque is required for each application and then properly apply that amount of torque to ensure the integrity of the aircraft and help prevent fatal accidents.”

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Torque is the specified force (the tightening down) that you need to apply to fasteners (nuts, bolts). It is not a finger-tight feeling that you’ve turned it just enough. Torque is the specific range, as prescribed in the aircraft’s maintenance manual, for the twisting, turning force needed to create the proper tension. The tension you create is what makes fasteners perform the way the engineers intended.

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An important rule is to use a calibrated torque wrench every time you torque your fasteners.

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During the aircraft’s design process, the aerospace engineer selects the particular fasteners that can withstand the various vibrations and fluctuations in loads, pressures, and temperatures that the aircraft may experience. The engineer also specifies the foot-pound rating for proper torque on those fasteners, as well as the required lubricants that will allow the fasteners to turn and create the proper tension. You can find these specifications in the aircraft maintenance manual.

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To help prevent fatal accidents due to failure of the powerplant system, the General Aviation Joint Steering Committee (GAJSC) examined National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports that included system component (powerplant) failure as a causal factor. An in-depth study of six fatal accidents, where inadequate bolt torque led to powerplant failures or loss of propellers, led the GAJSC System Component Failure-Powerplant (SCF-PP) Working Group to determine that this is a critical maintenance safety topic that is often overlooked. As a result, the GAJSC SCF-PP Working Group developed a maintenance safety enhancements program aimed at mitigating the risk of improper torqueing techniques and increasing awareness about the importance of proper torque.

As part of this effort, the FAA Safety Program Promotion Office is developing an Airworthiness Topic of the Quarter for fiscal year 2018, along with a new online course on proper torqueing techniques that will be available beginning January 1, 2019. Check out www.faasafety.gov/AMT/amtinfo for details.

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30 years - only the beginning for Terra Aviação Agrícola

by Bill Lavender

“Time goes by fast! We started Terra Aviação Agrícola in October 1988. Together with my partner at the time, Luis Afonso Dias da Silva, we had the objective of bringing sustainability to our professional lives. It seems like yesterday when we had a conversation with the Lima brothers (owners of Águia Aviação Agrícola in Ponta Grossa, PR), who believed in our dream to start an ag aviation company and helped us significantly in the acquisition of our first aircraft,” remembers Júlio Kämpf, one of the three owners of Terra Aviação Agrícola.

“In the beginning, the office was a small house with so many weeds around it we had to ‘hoe’ them to clear a way for the airplane and to begin operations,” recalls Júlio Kämpf.

According to Júlio, one of the important

The Terra Aviação Agrícola agaircraft fleet at the Nero Moura Municipal Airport in Cachoeira do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul Brazil.

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factors for the beginning success of the company was great teamwork. “It’s amazing how we could coordinate everything so well in an age without cell phones, the Internet or DGPS. Imagine launching three aircraft from 5 o’clock in the morning until dusk and everything worked.”

Júlio first flew ag-aviation for Astral after graduating from CAVAG in Sorocaba SP in 1982. He returned to his home town of Cachoeira do Sul and flew for Aero Agricola Santos Dumont (AASD) for two years. He then leased and later bought an Ipanema from AASD to form Terra Aviação Agrícola with his partner, Luis Diaz, who later retired.

At the beginning of Terra Aviação Agrícola’s third year in operation, it bought a new 1991 Ipanema, PT-UFQ, that it still operates to this day. It is the only Ipanema in the four ag-aircraft fleet. The other three aircraft are Cessna C-188s.

In 2012, Mário Kämpf, Júlio’s brother and Eduardo Schroeder became partners in Terra Aviação Agrícola. Mário and Eduardo used to own and operate SK Aviação Agrícola, also in Cachoeira do Sul. However, the three decided it would be better to form a partnership in Terra Aviação Agrícola that now utilizes four ag-aircraft and is also the Brazilian dealer for VEKTOR DGPS, a division of the Canadian company DynaNav. The other two pilots are Lucas Schwab and Leandro Rodrigues.

Leandro started with Terra Aviação Agrícola last season. Mário has been flying ag for 31 years, Eduardo for six years and Lucas for five years. Mário, Eduardo and Lucas like to refer to themselves in a lighthearted way as cartoon characters Wally Walrus, Uncle Scrooge and Goofy, respectively.

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A happy loading crew is always a good loading crew at Terra Aviação Agrícola! remained focused and determined. During the last 30 years, the company has logged more than 35,000 flight hours with about 160,000 landings and takeoffs and at least 1.5 million treated hectares.

Terra Aviação Agrícola operates from its home base in Cachoeira do Sul and also from a 15,000-hectare (37,000 acres) farm near Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul. Of the four agaircraft, two operate in Cachoeira do Sul and two operate in Miranda. At the Nero Moura Municipal Airport in Cachoeira do Sul, Terra Aviação Agrícola has a 3,500-square meter (35,000 S.F.) hangar adjacent to the runway. Currently, Terra has 12 employees at its bases in Cachoeira do Sul and Miranda.

After logging over 15,000 ag flying hours in the last 33 years, today Júlio handles the administrative duties of the company.

In addition to its aerial application services, Terra Aviação Agrícola is the Brazilian representative for VEKTOR DGPS. This DGPS was developed with the help of

(L-R) Júlio Kämpf and now retired partner Luis Afonso Dias da Silva with the first new Ipanema bought by Terra Aviação Agrícola in 1991, PT-UFQ, in the background.

Terra Aviação Agrícola and its pilots. “The system started at the initiative of a team of technicians in Santa Maria who created the it. We helped develop it until the project was sold in 2014 to the Canadian company DynaNav, who improved the system and put it in the market,” says Júlio. Mário and Eduardo handle the sales division of VEKTOR DGPS. The VEKTOR DGPS is a simple system with an exceptionally bright lightbar and with an anti-reflective system. In addition, the interface is simple and intuitive. “That is, the pilot does not need to study extensive manuals to operate it,” says Júlio. The system can be used in any agricultural aircraft and works with both the United States GPS and the Russian Glonass GPS. The future of Terra Aviação Agrícola includes bolder projects such as crop monitoring by aerial imaging and the precision use of drones in agriculture, including spraying. For this, the company is testing and investing in a system of multispectral capture of images. In

addition, next year, Terra Aviação Agrícola’s aircraft fleet will also have unmanned aircraft, both for capturing images and for applying products to crops.

For monitoring, the company Cessna C-170 will be used over large areas and a drone for smaller areas. “The spray version of the drone will allow both small areas and complement work in larger areas such as near power grids, difficult terrain or near environmentally sensitive areas,” explains Eduardo. “The drone will not only increase Terra Aviação Agrícola’s services, but will allow the company to bring more security to small farmers. In practice, this means the drone service will have the same technical quality as Terra Aviação Agrícola’s agaviation - a responsible agricultural engineer, an agricultural technician with specialization and highly qualified operators.”

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application is necessary, which could be done by airplane or drone.

The next step will be crop imaging that interfaces with ground equipment such as planters and harvesters that are connected to DGPS. This will create a complete record and history of the crop with a diagnosis of what is needed to be done at each point. This will make aerial treatment even more accurate and economical,” concludes Júlio Kämpf.

The VEKTOR DGPS installed in a Terra Aviação Agrícola Cessna C-188 making a turn inbound for its next pass. are over 900,000 backpack sprayers in Brazil according to Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística (IBGE). This will, for example, reduce cases of intoxication of backpack sprayers who do not use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). In addition, in many cases the treatment of the crop will be more timely with applications being made where imager monitoring dictates an

In addition to 30 years of Terra Aviação Agrícola, Júlio Kämpf made his mark on Brazilian agricultural aviation as a protagonist for several actions to defend agricultural aviation. In 1985, Julio participated in the founding of the country’s first agricultural pilot’s organization, the Association of Agricultural Pilots of Rio Grande do Sul (ASPARGS) in Cachoeira do Sul. Already as a businessman participating in the Sindicato Nacional das Empresas de Aviação Agrícola (SINDAG), the equivalent of NAAA, since 1992 with the idea of helping to develop the Association, in 1997 Júlio assumed the

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Júlio currently serves as SINDAG’s president with a vision focused on the unionization and valorization of ag aviation. Júlio has served as SINDAG’s president for more than 10 years.

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Thirty years is a long time for a company to remain in business.

It is only possible when its owners have a vision for the future during the present with actions that take it in that direction. Terra Aviação Agrícola has proven it has the capability and flexibility to make the future become the present. Júlio Kämpf has spearheaded these dreams into reality with his efforts not only as a successful agpilot and businessman, but also as one who dedicates himself to serving the industry through SINDAG.

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Preserving history Submit your aerial application photos and videos to mark the industry’s 100th anniversary!

The 100th anniversary of aerial application is around the corner, and NAAA is looking for your participation! Do you have great photos, videos or memories of aerial application that you’d like to share? For almost a century, aerial application has played an important part of the aviation and agriculture industries.

Now, NAAA invites you to share your favorite memories and photos for a chance to be featured in its 100th anniversary celebration materials, which will debut in 2021.

In 1921, in an experiment in Ohio, an airplane was used to spread lead arsenate dust over catalpa trees to kill sphinx moth larvae.

Under the direction of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Lt. John A. Macready, a U.S. Army pilot, made the first aerial application with a modified Curtiss JN-6 “Super Jenny.” The government then utilized aerial application in the Southern states. In 1922, Curtiss biplanes were used to dust cotton fields near Tallulah, La., to control boll weevils. In 1923, Huff-Daland Dusters Inc.— the forerunner of Delta Airlines—did the first commercial dusting of crops with its own specially built aircraft. Today, approximately 2,700 professional aerial application operators and pilots operate in the United States, and aerial application accounts for up to one-fifth of the delivery of crop protection products in American agriculture.

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Historical crop dusting photos (like this one) are indicative of aerial applicators’ enduring presence in agriculture.

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Photos, stories and cherished memories are encouraged.

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To submit photos, email the following information to information@agaviation.org.

NAAA requests that ALL submissions be sent electronically via email. Please DO NOT send links to websites. Only submissions with the required information will be considered.

1. Complete contact information (name, address, telephone/cell numbers, email address) 2. Submit photos using the preferred format if possible: • Image Resolution: 300 DPI (dots per inch) • Preferred Image Size: 1080 x 720 • Preferred File Format: JPEG • Photo Information: Each photo should include a complete descriptive caption that coincides with the photo’s filename (e.g., SprayingCorn1978).

3. Brief caption/description of the image.

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Example: John Doe defoliating cotton in Levelland, Texas, in 1978. Photo taken by Jane Doe. 4. Submit stories and memories using email, a Microsoft Word document or PDF. After your submission is sent: Please be patient; NAAA will be collecting this information over the next two years. Please also note that some submissions may not be featured, but the association will do its best to honor submitted memories.

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Honeywell issues sensor gear AD AD 3108-13-05 applies to Honeywell TPE331-1, -2, -2UA, -3U, -3UW, -5, -5B, -6, -6A, -8, -10, -10AV, -10N, -10P, -10R, -10T, -10U, -10UA, -10UF, -10UR turboprop and TSE331-3U turboshaft engines with hydraulic torque sensor gear assemblies, part numbers 3101726-1, -2 or-3 installed. The hydraulic torque sensor is responsible for driving the TPE331 fuel control unit (FCU) and fuel pump as well as torque indication to the cockpit AD 3108-13-05 was prompted by recent reports of failures of the direct drive fuel control gears and bearings in the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly, P/N 3101726-3. This AD was issued to prevent failure of the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of the hydraulic torque sensor gear assembly, in-flight shutdown and reduced control of the airplane.

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“For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror” (James 1:23). The word of God is like a mirror; it shows humanity how sinful we are (Romans 3:9-20).

God’s word exposes our pride, deceitfulness, lusts, self-centeredness, contempt for other people, lack of compassion, anger, ungodly speech, and our other ungodly characteristics. We read, listen and study God’s word, but too many times we become “forgetful hearers” and our lifestyle isn’t any different than unbelievers. James is talking about professing Christians who don’t make God’s word a priority in their

“For he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was” (James 1:24). It’s easy for Christians to forget the warnings in God’s word about chasing the pleasures and things of this world. Moses said, “Watch yourself, that you do not forget the Lord who brought you from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Deuteronomy 6:12). “But they did not remember the multitude of God’s mercies, and rebelled by the Red Sea…They quickly forgot God’s works” (Psalm 106:7, 13). David wrote, “Forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases” (Psalm 103:2-3). God promises lovingkindness to those who remember His precepts to do them (Psalm 103:18b). Paul wrote, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) Not knowing and understanding God’s word is our own fault; it’s a choice we have made for our self!

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sin we ask for forgiveness and we are forgiven (1 John 1:9). Paul said there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). Christians are to present our bodies as a living sacrifice to God, and allow God’s word to renew our minds (Romans 12:1-2). Peter said, “He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, because it is written, ‘Be holy, for I am holy…having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God’” (1 Peter 1:15-16, 23). It’s every Christian’s duty to live our life to please God! “And is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does” (James 1:25b). James’ emphasis is don’t be a forgetful hearer of God’s divine truth and live our life according to God’s word. Jesus said, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed” (John 8:31-32); “Abide” means to make Jesus’ words a part of your life! Joshua told the Hebrew people to meditate on God’s word day

and night and do according to all that is written in it, and they would be prosperous, and have good success (Joshua 1:8). God promises that if we will read, study, and mediate on God’s word, and live our life to please God, we shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever we do shall prosper (Psalm 1:3). “Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in His ways” (Psalm 128:1).

The apostle Paul wrote, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:1617). The average reader can read through the Bible in about 3200 minutes, or about 54 hours, or about 9 minutes a day. The wisdom within the Bible on how to live our life while we’re on this earth is truly amazing. The Bible tells us how to make, save, and donate our money, how to relate to government, employers, and employees, how to treat the poor and rich, and how to relate to our wife/husband, children, friends, and even our enemies. But the most important thing about the Bible is that it tells humans how to have a personal relationship with God. The first verse in the Bible is about God, and the last verse in the Bible is about Jesus Christ. Between those two verses is everything we need to know about God and Jesus Christ. Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6). Your eternal destiny depends on your decision about Jesus Christ!

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It is essential that pesticide applications be made uniformly across the treated area. There has been a lot of discussion recently about the need, or lack of need, for nozzles to be placed in the center section on aircraft. This issue will not be resolved here, but hopefully it will increase awareness of the potential need.

The need seems to be more prevalent with the application volumes of 5 GPA or greater. The “rule of thumb” that seems to work well is to have one half as much flow in the center section as the outboard sections – biased toward the torque side of the section.

Sampling results at Operation SAFE clinics doesn’t always show a need for center nozzles. Flights directly into the wind may allow the center section to fill in.

A recent analysis of an AT-802 at a flyin at Park Rapids, Minnesota emphasizes the need for center nozzles. This aircraft had no center nozzles. Three pattern collections are shown on the top of the output page and the average in the center. The center of the pattern exhibits a reduction of deposit in that area. The existence of this void was obvious on each of the three passes. The identification of the specific aircraft has been changed.

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Jimmy Mac had a “220” Stearman (220 HP seven-cylinder Continental radial engine) and two “450” Stearmans (450 HP nine-cylinder Pratt & Whitney radial engines). Jimmy Mac flew one of the 450s and a dark complected, tattooed “Coon Ass” (first time I heard the term) from South Louisiana, flew the other 450. He didn’t talk much and I generally stayed away from him. He made me real uncomfortable for some reason.

I used to drive Jimmy Mac’s 1949 Chevrolet two-ton truck with a one thousand-gallon water tank on the bed, towing a trailer with another Jimmy Mac had another pilot from Texas fly the 220. He was a kindone thousand-gallon water tank to the volunteer fire department each of “chubsy” fellow that in my mind did not fit the mold of a salty, morning for our water supply.

AgAir Update | Repair & Overhaul Ad Thrush | Junior Page 6.54”w x 8.36”h Jimmy Mac bought a new Cadillac that year with the first $5,000 he made. He also bought a 1954 International ½ ton pickup truck with an automatic transmission and power steering. I loved to drive that truck, but didn’t get to very often, because I was low man on the totem pole. My oneyear-older first cousin, Emmette Chassaniol, was working there when I started. He got me the job. Earlier that year, I had been working at the A & M Dairy in Greenwood, as a plumber’s assistant. I learned a lot while at the dairy, especially how to thread pipe, pack oakum and pour hot molting lead into the joints when joining black cast iron sewer pipe. That was before PVC; way before. I was making good money for that time; $35.00 per week, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and I got off Saturday at noon until Complete PT6A-AG If it has to do with a PT6A-AG engine, we know about it. In fact, the next Monday.

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wind-wrinkled, crop duster. I remember watching him practice spraying water up and down the airstrip. Then one day we heard a plane circling low overhead and we ran outside to see the 220 at about 100 feet with only one landing gear. He had hit a cotton shack out in the field.

When he eventually landed, that Stearman spun like a top out into the adjacent field. I don’t remember if Jimmy Mac ran him off or if he left on his own, but I do know he was gone before we got the plane out of the field.

Jimmy Mac had another pilot from Texas. I remember him simply as Mr. Betts. He was about 65 years old, tall and skinny, snow white flattop haircut, a handlebar mustache and a sun-tanned, dark wrinkled face.

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I remember one day Mr. Betts took-off headed for an outlying strip and he had forgotten to take his cooler, lunch or whatever. He circled over the office shack at probably 75 feet, turned into the wind, throttledback, extended the flaps and hovered. He just stayed there and yelled down to us exactly what he wanted us to do, then he added power, raised the flaps and left. Now-a-days, as in 1955, during the summer months, it gets so hot and humid you can hardly breathe. People and airplanes don’t perform very well. Mr. Betts would come in some days and say, “Thar ain’t no lift in the arr.” Of course I had no idea why the airplane wouldn’t fly; there just wasn’t any “lift” in the air that day. That’s what Mr. Betts said, so it must be true.

But then ten years later, with a college education and after studying meteorology and aerodynamics in the US Navy’s flight training program, I learned just how ignorant Mr. Betts really was. He just did not understand. Uncle Sam taught me an airplane doesn’t know which way the wind is blowing and a downwind turn is exactly the same as an upwind turn. The only difference, of course, is the ground speed will vary. But now I am a crop duster, OK, an agricultural aerial applicator and with the wisdom that comes with 26 ag-years, 16,000 hours and four months in the Fort Sam Houston Burn Ward (Pawnee-235, 1971), plus many, many “OH S--Ts!”, I’m here to say, if you get on the “back side of the power curve,” downwind, that an airplane will bust your butt in a heartbeat. But would be solid as a rock with that same load in an upwind turn. Also, I’m here to testify that Mr. Betts knew exactly what he was talking about; some days there simply, “Ain’t no lift in the arr.”

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If I have a heart attack, can I ever fly again?

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Liquid dispensing technology has changed somewhat more rapidly. But again, the basic principles are almost identical to those developed in the 1930s and after World War

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The aircraft itself has always been a motivating factor. To many agricultural aviators, a summer’s dawn is never more beautiful than when seen through the whirling blades of a Hamilton-Standard.

And nothing is quite as sweet as sliding down over the trees and laying the last long run of the day.

All that really separates the modem ag pilot from his 1924 predecessor is an increase in horsepower and a change of costume. The silk scarf and the shiny boots are gone with the wind, but the feeling is still exactly the same.

In Tchula, Mississippi, Bob Gunn, 74 years young, still runs his own operation and flies every day.

The year 1984 marked the end of his 50th season of active ag flying. “I can’t think of any other industry,” he says, “that I’d rather have been involved in during these past 50 years and believe me, I’m not through yet!”

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No matter how much time we accumulate in the cockpit or how many years we’ve been flying ag, every now and then we get a wake-up call.

When I write in terms of “we”, I speak for myself and I feel confident for most ag pilots that have been at this game long enough to experience a multitude of incidents. In most cases, we survive them; some of us don’t.

And sometimes, we learn from these incidents. If I can pass the events of such an incident to my readers and if only one pilot benefits, then it will have been worth the effort.

This incident was completely avoidable, in a perfect world. And, as lady luck and the good Lord willed it, everything turned out okay with no one being hurt or any equipment being damaged. However, in fewer seconds less than it takes to make a minute, the outcome could have been dramatically and disastrously different. Now that I have your attention, let me continue with the events that lead up to this lessongiving incident that took place last month.

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It is probably common knowledge amongst my readers that after 25 years flying ag, I’ve resolved myself to less than 100 ag hours a year flying back-up for an operator and devoting the balance of my time to the publishing business. I log an additional 250-300 hours crosscountry annually in the company Bonanza visiting you guys. Over the years, there’s been plenty of hours in the seat of an airplane and I’ve probably reached a plateau of experience. Admittedly, I’m not as sharp as those who are in the seat 500 plus hours a year. However, parts of the exercise of ag flying are like riding a bicycle, you don’t forget after a point. This incident has nothing to do with ag flying skills. I don’t believe because it was my second load of the season that skill had any bearing on what happened.

I had ferried the PT6A-34 Ayres Thrush to a public airport about 180 miles away from our base of operations. Upon arrival, I assisted the young lady with fueling the older model Thrush, personally topping off the tanks. After fueling I proceeded to load the aircraft for what was

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The first load took just over forty-five minutes according to the watch.

Afterwards, I returned to the airport for the second filling. The hopper full, I advanced the prop from feather and began preparation for taxing to the runway. Another aircraft was idling ahead of me, then pulled out toward the runway as I waited for the prop on the Thrush to advance from the feather position.

The other aircraft was a Piper of some kind with two individuals on board. They taxied to the run-up area with the Thrush directly behind them. After their routine preflight run-up, the Piper back-taxied to the takeoff end of the runway. For whatever reason, the Piper positioned itself on the runway numbers and simply sat there for what seemed an eternity. To this day I don’t know what delayed their takeoff for what must have been a minimum of five minutes, probably longer. Maybe they were picking up an IFR clearance.

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short order. Just as I brought the door to a close I noted the Piper had turned on its landing light. I waited, realizing the aircraft was finally about to takeoff.

Away went the Piper, down the runway and after lift-off began making a slow turn to the left for departure from the airport. I eased out onto the runway giving the other aircraft plenty of room before beginning my takeoff role. As the throttle was eased to full power and the Thrush began its roll down the runway for a departure over a densely populated neighborhood filled with trees, power lines and all other

kinds of undesirable obstructions, the Ng simply reversed its direction.

Along with a host of other indicators, all the gauges reversed their direction. It was as if the fuel condition lever “fairy” had reached behind my back and pulled the condition lever to the cutoff position. Silence.

Only halfway down the runway, I applied the brakes and gave this Thrush, who was an old friend of mine, a quizzical look. What’s going on here? In 1982, I had a turbine engine failure on takeoff, but it was much more violent with turbine blades exiting the gas generator case, making all kinds of racket. This was silent, deadly silent.

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I walked back to the FBO and found a couple of guys willing to assist me with towing the Thrush back to the ramp. I called home base explaining the situation, contacted Graham and sent him to pick up a mechanic in the Bonanza and bring him to this airport to determine the problem. I didn’t have any tools and really didn’t want to mess around with someone else’s turbine engine, especially with a mechanic on the way. I went to find something to eat.

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As all Thrush pilots know, the fuel tanks cross feed and are either both on or both off. I learned in 1990 to not trust the fuel gauges, and not trust your memory when flying by the watch. I allowed a 600 Thrush to run out of fuel because I had memorized the wrong tach time. The engine stoppage came as a complete surprise and I was in total denial to what had happened the whole way before landing in the peanut field. Fortunately, only my pride was hurt, because in fact the 600 Thrush was out of gas, pilot error. Now, I write down the watch or tach times when flying any aircraft.

In this case with the Turbo Thrush, I was monitoring the fuel with my watch, writing down the time. I never, right or wrong, believe the fuel gauges in a Thrush, or any aircraft for that matter. Particularly with a Thrush, if a bit of corrosion accumulates on the electric fuel gauge ground wire it will peg the F for full; common with the older Thrushes.

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We looked in the fuel tanks. The right tank was bone dry. The left tank was completely full, not a drop had been used! How had this happened?

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lack of cross feeding really disrupts one’s plan. Fuel is essential for a successful day.

With further inspection, the mechanic determined the left fuel tank lines were completely clogged with little red silicone “plugs”. These “plugs” came off the bottom of the 16 bolts that secure the fuel tank inspection plate on the top of the wing. Of course no one admits it, but obviously some well-intentioned person in their effort to repair a fuel seeping inspection plate had sealed it with red silicone sealant.

A definite no-no. I had noticed the red sealant around the inspection plate, only the red didn’t send off the alarm bell like it should have.

The mechanic cleaned up the fuel lines as best he could and the tanks began cross feeding. Everything appeared to be fine. At this time we hadn’t figured out where the silicone “plugs” came from. I applied the second load with Graham circling overhead in the Bonanza ready to call the FBO who was ready to call 911 if the Thrush was to flame out again. All went well and upon return to the airport I topped off the tanks for the ferry home. They were cross feeding normally.

Within the hour after arrival at home base, the mechanic was taking the entire wing/fuselage fuel system apart to clean and determine from where the “plugs” came. His cleaning revealed the fuel tank was again partially blocked and in a matter time the flame out episode would have happened again. This is when it was determined the “plugs” came from the bottom of the bolts of the inspection plate. A thorough clean out and resealing of the inspection plate resolved the problem.

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The lesson here is never take anything for granted. Looking back with 20-20 hindsight, I should have confirmed the inoperative fuel gauges.

And, if they were, then I should assume the burden of refueling one tank every load. If the tank was feeding it would be down at fueling. If it wasn’t, then it’d be full at fueling denoting a problem.

Get the fuel gauges fixed! They were FAA certified and probably cost a bundle. Therefore they should work to a degree of reliability, at least enough to determine if your fuel tanks are cross feeding and combined with flow monitoring by the watch, everything should work out in the fuel supply department.

Ashamedly, I found out that in fact the fuel gauges in the Thrush did work! I just didn’t bother to check them. I know without a doubt, however, if I had checked the left fuel gauge and it read full, which it would have, I would have assumed the ground wire was defective and a flame out would have happened anyway!

Had I crashed off the end of the runway what would the FAA or NTSB have determined? You guessed it, pilot error. And if the aircraft had burned from the fuel in the full left tank, they may never have figured out the cause of the accident, again blaming the pilot.

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NTSB Identification: CEN18FA232 Date: 06/19/2018 Location: Enid, OK Aircraft: Air Tractor Inc AT-502B Injuries: 1 Fatal An Air Tractor AT-502B agricultural airplane was destroyed when it collided with a communications tower while maneuvering during aerial application operations near Enid, Oklahoma. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The aerial application flight was being conducted under the provisions of Federal Code of Regulations Part 137. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and a flight plan was not filed. The flight originated at 0645 from the Pond Creek private airfield (2K1).

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control surfaces. The cockpit seat was intact and the pilot restraints were found buckled. The airplane was equipped with an inflatable restraint system (airbags), which had deployed. The engine was found approximately 325 feet northeast of the main wreckage, consistent with it separating from the fuselage prior to ground impact. The engine controls (power, propeller, and condition levers), were found in the full forward positions. The propeller assembly showed evidence consistent with power at the time of impact.

The communications tower was constructed in 1989 and was supported by unmarked steel cables. The tower location was published on the current DFW area VFR sectional chart and was painted and lighted in accordance with FAA Circular Number 70/74601K. The tower is lit 24-hours/day and painted with FAA specification paint in alternating bands.

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Turbine Conversions, Ltd announce GE H-Series turboprop engine STC for Thrush TURBINE CONVERSIONS, Ltd announces the addition of GE H Series Turboprop Engines to STC #SA00902CH for Thrush turbine conversions.

In 1998 Turbine Conversions, Ltd received STC #SA00902CH that approved the installation of Walters M601D-11 and M601E-11 turboprop on all series Thrush Aircraft. Over the past 20 years, this TCL turbine conversion package has been well received worldwide. To keep with TCL’s mission of offering people

GE’s H-Series turboprop engines Turbine • High temp materials • Increased thermodynamic power

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quality turbine conversion kits that they are looking for, President Bill Hatfield decided in 2015 to submit the application to the FAA to include the GE H Series turbo prop engines to his original Thrush Aircraft STC. GE’s H Series engines offer new technologies that deliver more shaft horsepower, improved engine fuel efficiency and increased temperature margin, significantly increasing hot-day takeoff capability and high-altitude performance.

The GE H Series is the perfect companion to TCL’s quality installation kit that includes a new firewall forward package to convert your current Thrush to turbine power. “TCL also now offers GE H Series engines directly to our customers as part of our conversion kits or make them available to existing TCL Conversions owners to update out of time engines.” says Bill Hatfield, President of Turbine Conversion, Ltd.

About Turbine Conversions, Ltd

Turbine Conversions, Ltd is a family owned and operated company that has specialized in the manufacturing of PMA parts and FAA approved innovative enhancements that improve safety and profitability for aircraft since 1990. http://www.turbineconversions.com For more information contact Ann Hatfield – Grahek at 616-8379428 or amgrahek@yahoo.com

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Best practices for your fuel system during high season operations During the grueling pace of high season operation, the basics of aircraft and engine maintenance may slip to the wayside in favor of an extra spray job or getting home to see family at the end of the day. Even experienced pilots can become complacent and forget the necessity of a few key operating steps that can extend engine life or avoid unwanted repair costs. Recent field events have been directly driven by overlooking some of the fuel system practices below. Even as some regions edge closer to completing another flying season, reminders about long-term maintenance for the aircraft’s fuel system are good lessons for us all.

Conducting a proper pre-flight check per the aircraft POH (Pilot’s Operating Handbook) is the most important step for eliminating or reducing long-term impacts of water contamination in an aircraft fuel system. Performing this step is critical for functionality of the fuel delivery system. Failure to do so could jeopardize pilot safety and invalidate the engine warranty.

Contaminated fuel drained from aircraft Corroded check valve in a fuel filter Due to condensation, water may build up in the fuel system of the aircraft and on-site fuel storage containers. During the pre-flight check, it is a requirement to drain fuel from both the header tank and wing tank sumps to remove water from the fuel system.

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components and reduced engine performance “During recent on-site troubleshooting for an apparent fuel system issue, several pints of water were drained from the aircraft sumps.

The operator was surprised by the amount of cruddy water that had accumulated in the system,” said Lubos Hrdina, a GE Aviation field service engineer. “Stagnant water causes corrosion of fuel system components and reduced engine performance. In this specific case, the fuel control unit had to be replaced due to water contaminationcaused corrosion.”

Making sure your on-site fuel farm and delivered fuel are free of water may reduce disruption and unexpected costs, especially during longterm storage. Draining on-site fuel storage containers is recommended on a regular basis to remove accumulated water. A robust fuel storage system should have fuel-water separators and high quality (two microns) fuel filters to help reduce contamination.

As always, operators should refer to aircraft or engine manufacturers with specific questions about maintenance practices. For additional information, please refer to FAA Advisory Circulars AC 20-29B (Use of Aircraft Fuel Anti-Icing Additives), AC 20-43C (Aircraft Fuel Control), and AC 150/5230-4B (Aircraft Fuel Storage, Handling, Training, and Dispensing on Airports).

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Goizper Group is a specialist in hand-held and pressure sprayers (offering the wellknown Matabi, Osatu, Inter and IK brands).

Micron Group has specialized in low volume application equipment, having invented and developed the use of rotary atomizers for Controlled Droplet Application for portable, vehicle mounted and aerial equipment (under the Micron and Micronair brand names).

Both Goizper and Micron will retain their identity, with no significant change in organization or commercial policies.

The new alliance offers advanced spraying equipment for agriculture, horticulture, forestry, garden, industrial, migrant pest and public and animal health applications worldwide – from robust sprayers to help millions of smallholder farmers in the developing countries boost crop yields, and protect their health against malaria and other vector borne diseases, to precision farming and aerial spraying systems for large scale agriculture, as well as covering specialized industrial and garden uses.

Both Goizper and Micron are dedicated to providing application equipment that ensures efficient and environmentally responsible spraying – evidenced by their longstanding and worldwide customer bases, including long term supply to aid agencies and governments for public health (e.g.

malaria) and migrant pest (e.g. locust) control programs and many awards.

The combined range of products and the greater resources of the new alliance will further boost the ability of both companies to build on their past success and further develop application equipment to meet the future needs of growers, users and regulators worldwide for ever greater safety and efficiency in application (with both companies involved in long term R&D programs and development of International Standards).

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1989 Super B Fat Cat, super 6 engine, 500 gallon, 11,166 TT, 1189 since hot, 188 IRAN, hydraulic spray system, air conditioning and heat, wing extensions, servos, night lights, E/I digital gauges.

Price reduced to $290,000 Call 509520-8267

G164 super B + 500 gallon Ag Cat, -6 Garrett 225 hrs since hot and gearbox. 225 on frame up OH load hog Breckenridge Spreader. Weather arrow pump. CP11 airfoil booms. Call Terry Wilson. 870-7591605 I have more than one fat cat for sale let’s talk!!

1977 Ag Cat 450 A, S/N 1710. One of the last “A” models made. Less than 8500TT. Original logs. This airplane has been completely disassembled for restoration.

Beautiful, completely corrosion free fuselage, sand blasted, epoxy printed, poly urethan top coat. “B” windshield, canopy, all new Plex. New panel, seat upholstery, cabin floor. All new control bearings. All new side panel formers & material to fabricate new skins all new tires. 5” tail wheel. 80 gal fuel. 24” wing extension, lower wings metallized, material to do upper wings included. All new cowling.

Fiberglass belly. Transland gate. With or without 96 hr R985. Covington OH, 96 hr. Origin log. Had prop strike, shaft dials perfect, fresh blower. 95 hr starter, governor. Air wolf oil filter. Includes second airplane, 1969 “A” pile of parts very incomplete. Has air worthiness certificate currently registered. Plus a pile of extra AG Cat parts!! $46,500 360-903-6901

500 Gallon Ag Cat, Hershey built FAT CAT Super -6 Garrett, Engine 798 TSOH, Prop 526 TSNEW, Long range fuel, bottom load fuel, 41” Transland gate box w/SS 13 vane spreader, Lane electric spray fan brake, SS booms, CP-11’s, swivels & AFS bodies, all servo’s, custom cockpit instrument panel w/all EI digital gauges, SATLOC Bantam GPS w/big screen, VHF 760 Radio, Smoker, A/C, 29x11 tires and fresh annual completed 2/1/18. Super clean. $335K Dwayne 337-515-5599

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1978 Ag Cat B Model, 10079TT, 765hrs. on Covington 985, 470hrs. on Memphis prop. 22D30 hyd. prop. ag 200 blades, 80 gal. fuel, Grumman sys. S/S booms CP3s, S/S belly, spreader, Del Norte GPS, Hyd. hopper door & auger sys. root pump, smoke, aileron & elevator servos, 500x5TW, TW lock, center line tall tail, new tires, several spare parts & overhauled accessories. $85,000 Call 870-740-8093 or 870-564-2585

1976 G RU M M A N G16 4 A T T 8 698 SN:1665, Ver y good condition, last flight April 2018, Fresh annual, B Model windshield, Wing extensions, Standard Hopper w/Transland Gate, Fully equipped for liquid, Sold without motor and without propeller. Price w/Export Certificate $30,000 Call Marion +33 (0)3 86 67 06 40 or secretariat.denizot@orange.fr

1974 GRUMMAN G164A, TT 7374 SN: 1295, Very good condition, last flight April 2018, Fresh annual, B Model windshield, Wing extensions, Big Hopper, Fully equipped for liquid. Sold without motor and without propeller. Price with the Export Certificate $ 30,000 Call Marion +33 (0)3 86 67 06 40 Or Email: secretariat. denizot@orange.fr Mint ‘’450” Super-Cat! Start up the safe & sound way. DAF Combo, 12V, 46 fuel, 99% original. 0-SIRAN A&E&P. Looks and flies like new. Earn while you learn, $109K. Owner will trade for ‘’people’’ plane. AmAg, 870-886-2418, frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

1975 G-164A Ag Cat, N8923H, SN#1567, TTAF 5334.86, TTSMOH 769.8 Aero Engines, AG100 Prop, 80 Gal Fuel, 20” Wing Ext. w/Hershey Tips, Wing Tip Strobes, Turtle Deck Strobe, Nav Lights Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, Elevator Servo, Bottom Load Fuel, 3” Transland Pump w/6 Blade Fan, Duel Bottom Load, Grumman Gate, SS Airfoil Drop Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, King KY97 Com, Garmin GTX320 Trans.

Horizon Digital Tach, B Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AG Nav Guia w/Light Bar, Excellent Fabric, Good Paint, Always Hangared! Price reduced! Motivated Seller! Call Curt 856-697-3300

1961 G-164 Ag Cat 600 HP, N10286, SN #86, TTAF 7210.34, TSMOH 463.24 Aero Engines, Ag 100 prop TSMOH 463.24, Frenco Mount, 80 gal. Fuel, 1” Landing Gear, 20” Wing ext. w/Hershey Tips, Wing Tip Strobes, Nav Lights, Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, SS Drop Airfoil Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, 3” Transland Pump w/Agrinautics 6 blade Fan, Grumman Gate, King KY97 Com., Garmin GTX320 Trans., “B” Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AG Nav Guia w/Light Bar. Excellent Fabric, Good Paint, Always Hangared. Price reduced!

Motivated seller! Call Curt at 856-6973300

1976 G-164A Ag Cat, SN#1676, TTAF 8674.41, TSMOH 463.24 Aero Engines, TSMOH 463.24 AG 100 Prop, 80 Gal. Fuel, 20” Wing Ext., 3” Transland Pump with Agrinautics 6 Blade Fan, SS Airfoil Drop Booms, CP 03 Nozzles w/AFS Check Valves, Wig Tip Strobes, Nav Lights, Bottom Wing Pulse Lights, Grumman Gate, King KY96A Com, Garmin GTX320 Trans. Horizon Digital Tach, “B” Model Windshield, Oil Filter, Wired for AGNAV Guia w/Light Bar, Excellent Fabric, Excellent Paint, Always Hangared! Price Reduced! Motivated Seller! Call Curt at 856-697-3300

1974 Grumman, G164A, N9688, AG CAT, P&W Model: R-1340AN-1 HYD, S/N:8524, 600HP, Engine Time 90.0 Engine Installed: 02-5-17, Overhaul By: Tulsa Aircraft Engines, Prop Specs: Hamilton Standard, Model:12D40, S/N:T187149, Blades: AG-100-2, TIME:165.0, Modifications/ Conversions: Propeller O/H 06-12-2015

BY Memphis Propeller Service, Recovered Vertical Fin, Rudder, Horizontal Stabilizers, Elevators with Ceconite 101, Poly Fiber Date: 4-16-2013. $110,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net

1963 Light Frame Cat, 12,306 TTAF, 1014.0 SMOH on R-985, 802.1 SPOH on Hamilton Standard Model 2D30, Hershey Tips, Weathereo Fan, Trailing Edge Booms, Smoker, Automatic Flagman. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1539 to see spec sheet. $40,000 Call Darryl at 479-935-4891

1991 Grumman G164B Ag Cat, N629EH, TT 5322.2, Pratt & Whitney PCE 56841 Engine Time:1091.3 SMOHP, M3 & Flow Control, Raised Metal Wings, Electric Brake, Tail Covered 2012, SS Booms & CP Nozzles, A/C, Single Point Fuel, Goose Feet, Electric & Rudder Servos, Hopper Rinse Tank, 119 Fuel. Call for price. MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net Parting out 400 gallon B-Model. Good wings, hopper, and many other parts.

Call Chad Stuart. Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091

G164B Ag Cat, N8834H, SN1B, 7266TT, 227 SMOH R1340, 23D40-311. Fresh rebuild, better than new! As seen in Savannah, GA Mike Deck at Sky Tractor LLC 701-636-5880 or 800-437-5319 Col. Joe Kittinger’s G164A Sky-Writer/ Banner-Tower “Show-Cat”, less E&P $30K haul-away, or fully restored w/0-IRAN A&E&P (270-SMOH Covington R985) for $125K. Call 870-759-1692 or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

1969 G-164A, 6590 TT, P&W R-985-AN14B, 5083.07 TT, 822 SMOH, Prop was overhauled on 5-10-04 with AG-100-2 blades, Locking Tail Wheel, Ceconite, Hershey Tips, Airwolf Oil Filter, Metalized Wings, Brackett Air Filter, Weathero Fan and Trailing Edge Booms. Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1180 to see spec sheet for more details. $65,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870995-1323 nights and weekends

1972 G164A Ag Model Ag Cat, with B Model mods, N100F, 10,000 TT, 1000 R1340 Covington, Locking TW, stainless valve, chip light, CP nozzles, 120g fuel, Hershey metalized wings, stainless belly, stainless airfoil booms, Smoker, com radio, sealed cockpit, B Model windshield, flat custom panel, centerline short tail, Hershey tips, Rudder/Aileron/Elevator Servos.. REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE! For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com or Fax 701-636-5881

1984 Ag Cat Super B, N3627G, Airframe TT: 14,336.0, Engine TT: 10,849.0 PT6A -15AG, Equipment: Big Fuel – 120 gallons – Side Load, Wing Extensions – Hershey Tips, Hershey Heavy Tail Spring, Bantam w/ G4 plus Flow Control, Mills Conversion FWF, 400 Gallon Hopper, A/C, Bleed Air Heat, 38” Transland Gate, Agronautics Ground Adjustable Fan, Elevator Servo, Goosefeet Aileron Servo’s, CP Nozzles w/ Drop Airfoil (DAF) Booms. Go to http://classifieds.agairupdate.com/ details.php?id=1055 to see spec sheet for more details. $345,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-5729011 days / 870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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Sky Tractor LLC is proud to present the completion of the SN1B Ag Cat! You will not find another like it! Satloc Bantam w/Intelliflow, 114g Long Range Fuel, All new fabric tail and wings, ANR Hardwire Hookup, Custom Seat, Electric Brake, Raised Wing Kit, Chip Detector. So much to list so make sure to check out the spec sheet! Call Sky Tractor LLC at 1-800437-5319 (2) 2018 Super A+600 Queen Cats! 350gal H-V TL Combos, B-Cabins, T.S.Tails, 0-SMOH AF/E/P. See to believe! Bank on Four Wings. Fly SAFER, CHEAPER & Do Better Work! For more information contact AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com 1975 Grumman Ag Cat G-164A, N48399, 3162.0 TTAF, SATLOC, SS Booms, Air, 119 Gallon Fuel. $175,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net SB+ Turbo-Cat, TPE331-1 Work horse!

Deluxe Equipment, A AI -Annual, M3 w/TC, HV TL Combo, 218-SHSI/GBI, 5525/5210/1586 RC’s. Price reduced to $295K (AgCat trades welcome) For more information contact AmAg: 870-8862418/2489FAX or Email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com

1976 Ag Cat G164A, N48555, SN 1671, R1340 1171 SMOH, 12D40 Prop, SS drop booms, CP Flat Fan w/swivels, Airstar 99 w/flow control, Smoker, Wing extensions & Hershey Tips, Aileron & Elevator Servos, 80g fuel w/bottom load, 1” main gear, Hershey tail gear, Sealed cockpit/ 1pc windshield, metalized wings, Tall tail - centerline, Flagger, Speed Ring. For more information contact Sky Tractor LLC at 800-437-5319, www.skytractor. com, email@skytractor.com or Fax 701636-5881

1992 AT-401, P&W R1340-AN1, 600 HP, TSMOH 141 hrs. by Younkin (2012) Serial #21917, TTAF 6400 - no corrosion & no damage history, Hamilton Standard Hyd. 22D40, TSOH 45 hrs., Annual complete 2/2018, 38” Gate, 400 gallon hopper, new seal w/Transland spreader, 5 blade Weathaero fan pump, 2” bottom load valve, SATLOC Lite II, big light bar, Crophawk, Smoker, 36 CP03 nozzles/ Drop boom, Night working lights/Strobes, Big oil cooler & filter system (rebuild 2018), Big 29.00 tires (new in annual), A/C w/new compressor, digital engine tac/ hour meter, turn coordinator, windshield washer, new clear coat. All logs, POH, parts & maintenance manuals. Extra ports/special prop tools & space cylinders. $179K Call Darrell at 402-269-7076 Or Scott at 402-746-4078

AT-401, S/N 40140766, 5360.0 TTAF, P&W R-1340 510.6 hrs. TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 186.1 hrs. TSO. Canadian commercially registered C-FXVB. $129,500 USD. 2nd aircraft available. *Package Deal Possible* 204-805-0870

AIR TRACTOR 1991 AT-401, 3267 TSN, 782 SMOH, M3 SATLOC, Intelliflow, Very clean northern airplane! Price reduced to $180,000 Call Donnie Ripley at 830-275-1127

2009 AT-502B, N769PB, PT6A-34AG, 4 Blade Load Master Prop w/ 162 hours, New Booms, just replaced main gear legs and tail springs at annual 3-1-18 200 hours ago 48 count CP-09 nozzles, AFS check valves, electric brake, load hawg, smoker, SATLOC G4 with flow control laser altimeter, Storm Wire Cutters, Reabe hopper gauge, rinse tank, VG’s, single port fuel and radio p a c k a g e . N o d a m a g e h i s to r y j u s t looking to move up to bigger plane. $ 62 5 , 0 0 0 Fo r m o r e i n f o , c o n t a c t Br ad Thompson. 229 - 4 0 0 - 8115 or bradthompson74@yahoo.com 1984 AT-301 Geared AN-2 w/3 Blade Hydromatic, Lowered Boom Kit, Sets of Nozzles & Spreader! Ready to Work.

Northern Minnesota. Reduced price to $155,000 Call Robert at 218-596-8877

1996 AT-502B PT6A-34AG, N6181Q, 7290 hours total time, SATLOC G4 with Intelliflow, Reabe canopy top, 152 hours since – New Wing spars - New Paint - Gear Legs - Aft clip fuselage (Georges Aircraft), 152 Hrs. Hopper Recondition, 152 Hrs. Engine split for inspection, 862 hours since HSI, 862 hours since FCU Overhaul, Fresh Annual, Right Hand Boom Shutoff, Com Radio. Call For Pricing. Ryan Wells 308-991-3432 rdwells@gtmc.net

1981 AT-301, TT 9283.1, Wings done 2846 ago 4154 remaining, Engine 936 SOH Tulsa. Engine has 1st run rods and crank. Cylinders are heavy heads. Tulsa performed inspection this year and ran on test cell. New carb fuel pump right mag this season. New prop governor and left mag last season. Prop 1100 SOH was IRAN and AD note march 2018. 350 gal hopper, heavy gear, led nav and strobes, VG’s, VeriFly GPS w/flow control comm radio, spreader. Too much list. Everything works & runs great. Must sell took a job flying for someone else. $80K Call 231-519-0469 or 989 352-7775

2000 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG, wingman, 216 fuel, CP’s, com radio, Covington hot section, approx. 7200 TTSN. $435K. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

AT-401, S/N 4010785, 4694.0 TTAF, P&W R-1340 611.8 hrs. TSO, Ham Std Hydromatic propeller 502.1 hrs. TSO. C anadian co m m e rcially re gis te re d C-GWCJ. $129,500 USD. Second aircraft available. **Package Deal Possible** Call 204-805-0870 2001 AT-502B -34AG, TT 11228, hot section 1384, No damage history. Wings, Paint, New Landing Gear, Partial refurb in 2012. 3240 hours since wings done. VG’s, AFS check valves CP 11’s, SATLOC Bantam W/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Heater, and AC. Always Hangared! $250K OBO Call 662-873-7125

2018 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 Fuel, SS Camlocs Lane Brake & Fan, MVP50. $1,021,500 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

1985 AT-301, 7825TT 550SMOH by Covington, 200 since prop OH by Jordan Propellor, spars done @ 7035TT. Items re p lace d at 7622T T: main lan din g gear & hardware, tailgear hardware & tailfork bushings, upper & lower seat covers, windshield, Lane fan & brake and new Agrinautics pump, SATLOC M3 & Intelliflow, CP11s, A/C, VGs & 126 gal fuel.

All 3 tires have been replaced in the last 50 hours. Above average 301 ready to go to work. $130K Blake at 940-781-6582 or blake@davisagair.com

1989 AT-401, 9665TT, Younkin Eng w/2 new extra cyls. & parts 973TTSMOH, JPI Engine Monitor, Hamilton standard hydro prop 0 SMOH, Wing spar caps d o n e 15 01h r s ag o, M ain g e ar ha s 292hrs, SATLOC LiteStar II, Collins A/C, WeathAero pump, SS booms, New paint in 2013, Fresh Annual $120K OR BEST OFFER! 601-201-9497

2013 AT-502B, N3031J, TT: 2698.9, PT6A34AG TT: 2698.9, SHOT: 1527.7 by Frost Flying Service. Prop: HC-B3TN-3D, S/n: BUA-32488, TT: 2698.9, SOH: 1086.0

by First Flight Propeller with new blades.

Annual inspection due: 12-1-17, Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 9800 hrs., 1086.0 hours since power section IRAN by Covington. 25” gate, Swathmaster, Single point fuel, Wingman, Hopper rinse, Factory A/C, Smoker, Air bags, G4 SATLOC,Flow control, Stainless steel steps, Manual tail wheel lock, Digital hopper gauge, Ram air inlet. Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891

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Two Hole Ag Cat project for sale. Call Storm Aeronautics for more details. 402367-3213

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AT-802: Capacity that creates profits. An 800-gallon hopper, zippy 190 mph ferry speeds, and greater working capacity than any other ag aircraft on the market - the AT-802 is simply a hoss. With the AT-802 you’ll ferry faster, spray more fields and do bigger jobs all in one load. That’s production that only Air Tractor can offer you. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the AT-802. And ask about special Air Tractor financing now available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

1984 AT-301B Available for sale or trade.

TTAF 7590, Engine SMOH 962.7, 2266 hrs. before spar replacement, Smoker, Flagger, SATLOC M3, 126 Gal Fuel, Com Radio, Oil Filter, Collins A/C, Chip Detector, Cold Air Induction, CP Nozzles, Auto Fuel STC, Large Metal Tail w/Fabric Rudder, Lane Fan Brake, Windshield Washer.

Looking to sell or trade for Piper Lance or Saratoga or late model Cherokee Six. $120K Call Rodney at 308-529-3573 or 308-784-3868 2000 AT-802, SN 802-0100, N9119B, PT6A-65AG, TTAF 6220.8, TTE 6202.8, Hobbs 6105.4, SHOT 2044.8, TT Prop 1614.7. Wingman, Satloc GPS, Smoker, FastStart, Single Point Fuel, AC/Heat, Transland spreader, spray booms. Dual cockpit. Fresh annual, hangared. $500,000.

870-263-1300 or fbfsllc@gmail.com.

1980 AT-301, No Damage History, 9791 TT, Geared 1340 P&W, Hydromatic Prop, 0 SMOH from Tulsa (1st run on new P&W cyl), 0 SPOH from Northwest Propellers, 2587 since wing spar w/new skins, A/C, Lane Electric Brake, Smoker, Single Point Fuel, SATLOC Bantam w/flow control, CP-03 nozzles, have speed ring in hangar.

Fresh annual. Good northern airplane, always hangared. 719-529-0555 or 719324-5838

2012 AT-802 - SN 802A-0436, PT6A67AG, 3450 TTE, Prop and Airframe, Flow control, G4 SATLOC, 10 in Hydraulic gate, Vondran controller, single point fuel, Lane brake, wingman, AC and Heat, Smoker, Comm radio, Annual 12-15-17 Late Aviation, $80K spent on hot section.

Loaded aircraft $925K For more info call David 870-501-1136

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1999 AT-502A, N166MM, Airframe TT 4750, Engine PT6-45A TT 31,210, SMOH 3659, Since Hot Section 727, Prop SMOH 847, A/C, cockpit heat, single point fuel, G4 Satloc with flow control, Lane fan and brake, booms with CP nozzles, all stainless plumbing, 10 inch Vondran hydraulic gate and hopper extension, 2 dry spreaders.

New Paint Job! $500,000 Call David at 806-777-1892

1996 AT-502B-0365, N37VA W/-PT6A-34, TT Airframe 6692.0, Engine TT 8803.7, Engine TSOH 4118.9, Cabin Heat & Air, Lane Brake & Fan, Night Working Lights, Smoker, RH boom Shut Off, GPS (Bantam) with Flow Control, CP’s, Standard Spray System with Drop Booms, VG’s. $415,000 For more information, visit our website at queenbeeair.com or call us at 1-800736-7654

1999 AT-802A, N9037N, -65AG, approx 7,600 hrs TT, 0 since Wing Spar, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 1,700 since light overhaul at Covington, New CT Blades, CT Cave Overhaul, Fuel Control and other extensive parts, FCU in AD compliance, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge & G4 w/Flowcontrol. $650,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870295-6213

1993 AT-502, SN 502-0206, N9085F, PT6A-34AG, TTAF 15,625, TTE 8172.6, Hobbs 7319.8, SHOT 1341.7, SMOH 1341.7. Wingman, Satloc GPS, Smoker, FastStart, AC/Heat, Tranland Spreader, spray booms. Fresh annual, hangared. $300,000. Call (870) 263-1300 or fbfsllc@ gmail.com

602 Project Complete aircraft. We’ve disassembled our 1999 AT-602. It is in SW LA in a shipping container. Aircraft used in Central Africa to apply fungicides to banana plantations since 2010, (2400 hrs). Airframe, engine & prop have 6900 TTSNEW. Power section 2400 since light OH by Covington. Propeller 850 since Memphis Propeller OH & 5 new blades. Wings need the mod. of spar cap. Looking to sell complete aircraft or airframe only. We would also consider having airframe refurbished if we keep engine and prop. No damage history other than the occasional bird strikes on wings leading edges. All original logbooks are available. Maintained by A&P, following all SB from Pratt & SL from Air Tractor.

Must sell quickly! Make offer! guillemd@ bellsouth.net and/or lakeaviation@ hotmail.com 1-337-453-0793. Africa # GMT+1: 237-679-522-581 LOAD HAWG - Now STC’d for Air Tractor - Call Mid-Continent today to schedule your installation. 800-325-0885

1999 AT-402A 750hp, 3000 hr Walters w/923 hr(May 2016 install) on it, wings spare done Nov 2016, 9400 hr life limit, new hopper, Amsafe belts, digital hopper gauge, electric brake, right boom shut off, E.I. digital gauges. Ready to go to work. $395K Call Kevin Ebsen at Flagler Aerial Spraying 719-765-4532 (office) or 719349-9622 (cell)

1998 AT-602, N5006X, PT6-60, Hatfield f u e l, Sm oke r, Au to matic f lagman, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Elec. fan brake,Wingman, Cp11 nozzles, Transland spreader, TT 13150, 200hrs since HSI. 200hrs since prop Iran. Manual tail wheel lock. $250K jaygilbreath@hotmail.com

2016 AT-802A s/n 802A-0631, PT6A67AG engine, 343 TT Air frame and engine. Fast start, pulse lights, GTN 635, KT-76C, PMA2000 audio panel, Automatic Flagman. Fresh annual. $1,300,000 Call Valley Air Crafts 559-686-7401 2014 AT-502B, 1500 TTAE, G4 w/Flow, VG’s, Smoker, Comm & TXP, Lane Brake and Fan. $650,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

“1981” AT-400 –15 AG, NDH no fertilizer, 9624 hr TAT, 2455 hr Spar Remaining, 1977 hr SPOH, 7749 hr TET, 207 hr HSI, 539 hr FCU OH, 2591 hr new CT Blades, 1977 hr new gear, Metal Tail, Reabe Gauge, Reabe Canopy, VG’s, Air Bags, Single Point Fuel, AC & Heat, Dual Fuel Gauges, Low Fuel Lights, Smoker, Rinse Tank, Lane Fan Brake, Aleron Servos, January Annual, In Reabe Fleet since 1985. $295,000 contact Jeff Reabe at 715-498-1157 2013 AT-802A, SN: 802A-0521, PT67AG, 2,760 hrs, Fresh Hot Section, Fresh Annual, SATLOC G4, Vondran Hyd Gate, Wingman, Single Point Fuel, Red & White Paint Scheme, Hartzell Prop, No Damage, Comm Radio. $925,000 Contact Chris at chris@bsairinc.com

AT-502B: More performance; more profit potential. With Air Tractor’s AT-502B there’s plenty of power and a big, 500gallon payload to please both pilot and operator. The Pratt & Whitney PT6A34AG turbine engine delivers efficient and effective performance that shortens ferry times and reduces takeoffs and landings.

Since 1987 the AT-502 series has set the standard as the industry’s most popular ag plane. You can own one with attractive financing options from Wells Fargo. Talk to your Air Tractor dealer.

1996 AT-502B, PT6-34AG, 2522 AF, 7524 SMOH E on more program, 10” Transland Hydraulic Gate, AGNAV, CP Nozzles, Smoker, Full avionics package for fire, Spray and Fire ready; a very clean, always hangared, one-owner airplane. $400,000, would consider trade for C-185 or Carbon Cub. Call Mark for more details 406-544-2630

1984 AT-400 Good clean aircraft! Bottom load fuel, SATLOC M3 with flow, radio trans, TT 9989.1, TT engine since Iran 650. Financing available. Call 847-9030284

Ready to work AT-502B with-34. Price reduced to $285,000. Call John at 361935-6006 for more information.

1986 AT-301, 600 hr R-1340, Bantam GPS, CP’s, smoker. $125,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2013 AT-802A PTA-67AG, 3365 Hrs TT, Fertilizer, spray or S.E.A.T. Additional photos available. See spec sheet for more information. $850,000. Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

2014 AT-502B, N3066V, 2189 TT, PT6A34AG, 3 Blades, Time: 2189.0 SNEW. New aluminum Booms, Lane Electric Brakes, Wingman CP Nozzles, VG’s. Bantam GPS w/G4 Screen, New Comm. Hartzell 3 bladed prop. For more information call Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

1991 AT-502, PT6-34 AG, N1516G, 9261 TTAF, 1691 SMOH (RT), 1404 SHOT, 1323 since new prop, 3567 hr remaining on wings, M3, Intelliflow, VG’s, CP-11, Heat, Air, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, single point fuel, clean Nebraska/ Minnesota airplane, new paint 2012, AT Ram Air, fresh annual, ready to go. $400,000 or best offer. Call 218-289-1372

2003 AT-502B, Price Reduced to $575K Offers: 3723 TTAE, G4 with flow control, K Y96 VHF Blue Tooth Audio Panel Company FM Storm Cutters, Lane Brake, CP Nozzles, Large Fuel, Smoker, heat, AC, Hopper Rinse, Bottom load fuel, Shadin Fuel Flow, VG’s, P&W ADSA DTU data box for trending. 403-223-8245

AT-402B: Go turbo. The AT-402B, with the time-proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A15AG turbine engine, offers impressive climb rates and overall performance. The AT-402B’s light handling characteristics help reduce pilot fatigue – while delivering the payload, speed and productivity that helps create profits. Visit your Air Tractor dealer and learn how Wells Fargo’s financing options for qualified buyers make owning an Air Tractor more affordable than you might think.

2012 AT-504, 1000 TTSN, Fresh Hot & Annual. $715,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

1997 AT-602, Available for Lease or Purchase! $400 / hour with a 250 hour minimum. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3 Prop, 6300 hrs. TT, 2444.7 hrs. SOH, 494.5 hrs.

SIRAN. Annual inspection due 3/1/19.

Has upper aft longeron kit installed. Has heavy horizontal brace tube assemblies and Concord sealed batteries. Fast-Start, SATLOC M3 with big screen, Single point fuel, Factory a/C, Bleed air heat, Smoker, Hydraulic gate, Hopper rinse, Wingman, KY96A. Available for Lease or Purchase! $400/hour with a 250 hour minimum.

Darryl at South Delta Aviation - 479-9354891/870-995-1323 nights/weekends 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUL $925,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2016 AT-502XP, 600 TTAE, G4/Flow, VG’S, Smoker Kawak, Annual. $920,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401

2005 AT-802A, PT6 -67AG, 6500 TTSN, Wingman, 10” Gate, G4/Flow Control, SP Fuel. $680,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com

1996 AT-502B, 850SHP PT6A-41 installed with Cascade Aircraf t Conversions STC with Cascade Pressure Cowl, New Upper Instrument Panel with Electronics International MVP 50 Glass Panel Engine Monitor, New AVIA 106” prop, Refurbished Aircraft with New 9800 Hour Wing Spars, New Belly Skins, New Turtle Deck, New Paint, Factory Air Conditioning, Factory Cabin Heat, Spray Pump, New Spray Booms, Electric Fan/Brake, 170 Gal. Fuel with Bottom Load Fuel system. Price reduced to $545,000 Call Cascade Aircraft at 509-635-1212

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1996 AT-802-PT6A -67AG, 6094TT, 555 SHOT, 380 gal fuel, Dual Cockpit, Dual A/C, SATLOC, flow control, KAWAK hydraulic system, dual single point fuel, pulse light system, FAST start, CP nozzles, smoker. For sale or trade for 502A. Call 402-318-2258

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4,000 hrs TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj., Smoker, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, VG’S, Storm Cutters, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Reabe Hopper Gauge, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 0 hrs since Annual with all 3 gears changed, 0 since HSI with CT vane overhaul, CT Blade Overhaul, and FCU & Fuel Pump overhaul w/ new segments. $535,000 For more information call Frost Flying Inc. at 870-295-6213 2011 AT-802A-0415, N802TR -67 AG, 3741 Hrs. TTAE, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Wingman, SATLOC Bantam, Fast Star t, comm radio, transponder. $850,000 Contact Rick Stone at Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 or mail@ southeasternaircraft.com

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1995 AT-502B, N60893, T T 8602, PT6A-34 TT: 13,804.9 SHOT: 188.4, Har tzell prop TT: 3682.2 SOH: 0.0 Annual inspection due 1/1/19. Spar cap replacement due at TTA of 17,312.0 (in 8710.0 hrs.) Bantam SATLOC, Intelliflow flow control, SS booms, CP Nozzles, A/C, Hopper rinse, Wingman, Smoker, Lane electric brake and fan, 38” gate. Call Darryl at 479-935-4891 2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, Loaded. $1,315,000 Call Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 1997 AT- 602 - 60, 8800 TTSN, New Wings, GPS w/Flow Control, SP Fuel. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

Air Tractor 502XP: Go to work hauling a full 500 gallons all day, every day. Even when temperatures soar, the 502XP can power you through more acres in less time, with less effort. Quiet 4-blade prop.

867 horsepower PT6A-140AG engine.

Rebalanced airframe. Larger fin and rudder. From nose to tail, it is a remarkable combination of power, stability and productivity. Visit with your Air Tractor dealer about the 502XP. Ask about special Air Tractor financing available from Wells Fargo for qualified buyers.

2014 AT-502B, PT6A -34AG, 850 TTSN, Loaded! NDH . $790,0 0 0 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

2018 AT-802’s, AT-502XP’s, AT-502’s and AT-402’s. Please call Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc. 1-800-736-7654 2014 AT-802A, 802A-0579, TT: 1190, Satloc G4, Laser altimeter, 10” Hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Load Hawg, Single point fuel, LED nose lights, Sold with Fresh annual and HSI. $1,250,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870 -857-3744 aaron-agairaircraft@ outlook.com 2000 AT-602, PT6A-60, 6000 TTSN, Covington Hot, New Spars, G4 w/Flow Control. $690,000 For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@ farmairinc.com 2009 AT-802, N396LA, S/N: 802A-0331, PT6A-65AG, TTAF: 2127.8 hrs., ENGINE TT: 6022.5 hrs., 0 Since Hot Section Inspection, New paint in 2015, SATLOC G4 GPS, Reabe hopper qty system, Aero LED pulsing nose lights, Load hawg, 10” hydraulic gate with Vonderan controller, Smoker. Aircraft will be sold with fresh annual. $865,000 Aaron Keahey AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. 870-857-3744 aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW, $CALL$, Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE 281-342-5451 or FAX: 281-232-5401 2018 Slots Available Call Frost Flying Inc. 870-295-6213

1989 AT-502 N10126, 14,012 TT, PT6A -34AG 16,683 TT, 1223 SHOT, 3583 since Light Overhaul by RT Turbines w/new CT Blades, 2775 hours since last gear box inspection, Fuel Pump and Fuel Control replaced May 2016. Equipment: Cascade inlet, LED nose lights, Aluminum booms, CP nozzles, G4 GPS w/Intelliflow flowmeter, Air Repair hydraulic gate system w/smart cylinder. http://classifieds.agairupdate. com/details.php?id=1181 to see spec sheet for details. $280,000 Call Darryl or Bill-South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 days/870-995-1323 nights and weekends

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1980 AT-400, 7700 TTAF, 5500 TTE, 0 SHOT, 1500 Hrs on wing spar, New Prop, Overhauled Prop Gov, Overhauled Overspeed Gov, Overhauled Fuel Control Unit, New Landing Gear, New Paint, New Windshield, Satloc, Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-380-6091 2012 AT-502B, PT6A-34AG (750hp) 3,000 horas desde nuevo, 750 horas desde sección caliente y reparación mayor del hélice. Aire Acondicionado, SATLOC G4 con INtelliflow, boquillas CP, Radio VHF, Transponder, Horizonte Artificial, Freno Eléctrico con Abanico Variable (Lane), Generadores de Vortice, 170 galones de combustible, broches de acero inoxidable.

Este avión se encuentra en buenas condiciones, un solo dueño desde nuevo, nunca accidentado, con su certificado de Aeronavigabilidad de Exportación.

Disponible en Agosto, 2017. $630,000 Sun Valley Aviation, 956-421-4545

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Several 20 06 -2016 AT802/AT802A -67F, wheels configuration, full avionics, FRDS Gen II, 380 USG, full lightning protection, airbag. Detailed maintenance.

Call or email: +34667102184, sales@ airtractoreurope.com.

AT-602: Trim your overhead. You’ll reduce costs and increase profit margins when you scale a multi-plane operation down to a single-plane operation. Air Tractor’s AT-602 makes it an easy choice. The big 630-gallon payload moves you up to high volume production, reduces loads, saves time and helps trim operating expenses compared with two smaller planes. The AT-602 is the ideal solution for 5-gallon work on center-pivot circles. Step it up with an AT-602. Visit your Air Tractor dealer.

2013 AT-502B Firewall forward parts: Engine mount, cowling and Ram Air filter system. All parts with less than 1400 hours total time. Very clean and well maintained AT-502B. Call Cascade Aircraft Conversions for more details 1-509-635-1212

2006 -2016 AT802/AT802A - 67F on floats “Fire Boss”, full avionics, yellow and blue paint scheme, 1600 shp, computer gate, 380 USG, NAV/COM/GPS, audio box, radio, ELT, from 200 to 1600 hours TT, extremely careful maintenance.

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CESSNA AT-504: Learn and earn. With side-by-side cockpit seating and 485-gallon capacity, the AT-504 is a great way to train new ag pilots and earn while they learn. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, you’ll get working speeds and performance like the tried and true AT-502B. And when the training day is done, you’ll see that it was productive workday, too. Wells Fargo financing for qualified buyers is available; just visit with your Air Tractor dealer.

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1982 T188C Cessna Husky, 5600 TT, 704 STOH, 856 SPOH, A/C, SATLOC Crop Hawk 7B, CP nozzles, airfoil booms, strobe lights and smoker. $120,000 Call Doug at 308-327-2306

1978 Cessna Ag Truck, 5832 TTAF, 625 TTE, 550 TT on prop, 8.50X10 Clevelands, GPS, field ready. Price reduced to $112,000. Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. Call 850-336-0552

1972 Cessna 188 Ag Wagon, N21883, TT6350, 1740 SMOH, Prop165, stainless steel booms, SATLOC Lite 2, new leading edges, refurbished hopper, CP nozzles, owner flown since new. Good flying and fast! Current annual with sale. Call Kevin at 785-386-8875

1975 A188B Ag Truck, TT 9300, IO-720 400hp, Roberson STOHL, 3 Blade w/ 0.0 SPOH, Winglets, Ag Nav w/ Flow Control, Radio and Transponder, Smoker, Droop Booms w/ CP’s, Spreader, Fresh Annual. $135,000 Call Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation - 870-572-9011 days / 870-9951323 nights and weekends

1973 Ag Wagon Bonaire 550, AFTT 6265, SMOH 675, SPOH 675 IO 550 300 HP Bonaire Conversion w/3 blade McCauley Bigfoot Prop. Knisley straight pipe exhaust Kevlar leading edge, XP mods big tailwheel. A/C, SS CP-03 nozzles, High Flow Hyd Pump. New SATLOC Bantam GPS & Intelliflow system. Fresh annual. $139,750 641-780-2304

1974 Cessna 188 Ag Truck, TT 7388, SMOH 500 w/5 new factory cylinders.

Split stainless steel exhaust, new hydraulic engine mounted pump, new sight glass in hopper, new factory landing gear, as low boom w/PC nozzles. 98 AirStar GPS, both wings are fresh rebuilds. $120K Call 662-803-5102 or 662-705-1104

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FROST FLYING INC. 1 9 75 C e s s n a A 1 8 8 B A g Tr u c k ACCEPTING OFFERS! Fresh Annual, Approx. 3650 hours total time airframe.

Approx. 400 SMOH, 300 Horsepower with GAMI injectors. 280 gallon hopper, wing fuel tanks, SATLOC Bantam GPS, VG’s, Smoker, Crop hawk, Weathaero fan, CP nozzles and more! Some trades considered. Aircraft located in Texas. $139,950 Contact ASI JET 9529416255

1975 Cessna A188B Ag Truck 400HP N4816R. TTAF 10493, Lycoming IO-720 TSO 754, Hartzell Prop TSO 2874.8, Ag Tip Winglets, VG’s, extra 16 gallon of fuel in wings. Wings and air frame completely rebuilt in 2014. Great airplane! If it will fit in the hopper, it will haul it. Spare zero time engine at a reasonable price if interested. Call David Chancy at 229645-3605

1975 Cessna Ag Truck, TTAF 4628, SFR 1068, SP IRAN 1068, SS Dual Exhaust, Smoker, Wag, Crophawk 7B, Hud/Man SS Spray System (except pump), 30 CP Nozzles, 4 Rotary Nozzles, VG’s, A/C, Wingtip Strobes, Beacon Strobe, Inst.

Landing, Taxi, Hopper Lights, Hardwired ANR, Big Tailwheel, Tinted Glass. 4/18 Annual. $125K 478-285-3731

www.frostflying.com 2018 Slots Available ............................................................Call 1999 AT-802A, N9037N, -65AG, approx 7,600 hrs TT, 0 since Wing Spar, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 1,700 since light overhaul at Covington, New CT Blades, CT Cave Overhaul, Fuel Control and other extensive parts, FCU in AD compliance, Stainless Steel Cam Locks, Elec. Brake Gr. Adj., Smoker, Single Point Fuel, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Wingman, Reabe Hopper Gauge & G4 w/Flowcontrol ...................................... $650,000 2008 AT-502B, N329BR, -34AG, approx. 4,000 hrs TT, Hatfield Single Point Fuel, Electric Brake Gr Adj, Smoker, G4 w/ Flowcontrol, VG’S, Storm Cutters, Kawak Throttle Quadrant, Reabe Hopper Guage, Fresh Annual & Hot Section Inspection, 0 hrs since Annual with all 3 gears changed, 0 since HSI with CT vane overhaul, CT Blade Overhaul, and FCU & Fuel Pump overhaul w/ new segments ..................................... $535,000

DROMADER 1972 Cessna Ag Truck, TT 5643.2, Fresh engine: SMOH 8.9 hrs, Engine TTSN: 2482.5, Prop TTSN: 492.4, Annual: 9/18/17, A/C is rigged out for Banner Towing. Booms, pump, etc, crated, goes with A/C. Price reduced to $123,900 Call Ely Ag Helicopter Service 110744 S 4570 Rd Sallisaw, Ok 74955 918-605-1038 or email elyjd66@yahoo.com

1976 Ag Truck, 4056TT, SMOH 5 hr., SPOH 5 hr., 5 Prop Governor, OH 5 hr. All New Millennium Cylinders, Hyd. Pump, SS Booms, CP 11 Nozzles, SATLOC Bantam GPS, Garmin 196 GPS, Cabin Heat, CHT, Flashing Beacon, Spin on Oil Filter, Fire Extinguisher, 22 x 800 x 8 Wheels, Good Pait and Glass, No Dry Fertilizer 863-4677777 or sunnidland@wildblue.net

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Large Selection of PT6 Accessories New Turbine Props and Blades 0 SMOH 1340 Younkin S/S Pumps, Booms and Center Boom for Air Tractor

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Garrett Frost garrett@frostflying.com Parts 870-295-6218 Fax 870-295-6237 parts@frostflying.com

Large inventory of PT6 and Air Tractor parts • Financing Available Call for Wingman installation For AgAv Parts & Accessories Call Matt Ashburn

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1964 Pawnee B. Hutch Conversion, PA-25-235, No damage history, 6278TT, 1550 SMOH, (new cyl.) 250 HP, Straight Exhaust, Compro Smoker, Alternator, Dual Oil Coolers, Strobes, SATLOC GPS, 45 Turret Nozzles, Auto Flagger, 8:50 Tires, Tow Hitch. DUAL AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATES. READY TO SPRAY OR BANNER TOW!! Priced slashed to $65,000 701-261-8839

1947 Piper PA-12 for sale, TT 1900, Lycoming 0-320 150hr TT 2175.5, SMOH 166.5, Air Tech coating 2011, Cleveland wheels and brakes, extended baggage, Flight Com intercom system, Brackett air filter, 31” Alaskan Bush wheels, PA-18 wing flaps, annual 12/17. $75,000 Call Doug at 605-870-2697

1966 Pawnee PA-25-235, N4494Y, 2690 TTSN, Lycoming 0-540-B2B5, 380 SMOH, McCauley prop 985 SMOH, M-3 GPS, spreader, all AD’s, flagger, annual 08-17.

Always hangared! $70,000 Call 309-7594826 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

1966 PA 25-235 Pawnee - 3716TT/707 since O/H engine/2327 since IRAN Prop: 150 gallon hopper, Agrinautics pump, Weathaero fan, dropped streamlined booms, 2” left side load, nav/left landing and nose lights, Trimble GPS, Pistol grip, metal belly, new wing fabric in 2005 and empennage fabric in 2004, good tires/ glass/fabric and paint, annual completed in Sept. 2017 and all A.D. notes up to date. Aircraft hangared. $65,000 Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

1981 PA-36-375 Turbine Brave, ACFT TT 5490, Prop TSO 310, 2613 HRS. 16,365 TT engine, Remaining on wing spar caps.

32 GPH fuel burn average, Fresh annual, Good working condition, Great transition airplane, No 2,4-D contamination, always hangared. Priced reduced to $300K 580450-4996

1982 PA36-375 (400HP) 5687TT, 1320 SMOH 1459 SPOH, SATLOC LiteStar, Lane electric brake, smoker, flagger, King Ky92 Comm, King KT76A trans, CP nozzles.

Price reduced to $130,000 Call Doug at 402-318-2258

Piper PA-25-235, 6919Z, 7606TT, 725 SMOH, Full hutch conversion, SS sprayer, CP nozzles, weath aero fan, Crophawk, smoker, flagger, low time prop, 250 hp.

Email rickh@ruraltel.net or call 785282-0218 1982 Piper PA-18-150 Super Cub, 620 horas desde nuevo!!, Tela nueva, pintura nueva, micas nuevas, recién inspecionado, GPS, Comm, Transponder. El PA-18 más nuevo y bonito en el mercado, $135,000 Sun Valley Aviation 956-421-4545

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2005 Thrush S2R-G10, N40481, 4408 TT, 510 gal hopper, side load fuel, SATLOC M3, Smoker, GNC-250XL GPS/Com, heat and A/C operational, spreader w/two different sized feeders. Was operated under federal contract. Annual complied with October 2017. Owner motivated to sell aircraft. FX Aviation, (864) 9905600 ext 2.

1 9 9 7 T H R U S H , T TA F : 1 1 5 6 6 , ENGINE P&W PT6 -3 4AG T TSN :5 4 88, SH OT:422,TSO H :2019.

HARTZELL PROP B3TN3D,TTSN:6922,TTSOH:2902.CK-AG 41 K I T O N W I N G S , 516 8 H R S O N LOWER SPAR C APS, 230GAL FUEL C A P. E Q U I P M E N T L I S T: 510 G A L HOPPER,AUTOCAL FLOW CONTROL, ELECTRIC PUMP BRAKE,AGRINAUTICS SPRAY PUMP, 3”DUAL LOAD LINE,CP CHECK VALVES WITH CP11TT & CP09 NOZZLES,SSF 41” GATE WITH DRY SPREADER,SMOKER, SINGLE POINT FUELING,GILL BATTERIES, COLLINS A/C SYSTEM,BLEED AIR HEATING,VORTEX GENERATORS,FL-760 RADIO,SHADIN MINIFLO, NIGHT WORK LIGHTS,LED HOPPER LIGHT,LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHTS, NEW SS BELLY SKINS,FRESH ANNUAL. $350,000. CONTACT REID 559992-5716 or cell 559-289-4649 or ART at flyingart05@hotmail.com. WILLING TO SELL AIRFRAME ONLY IF ENGINE AND PROP NOT WANTED.

THRUSH WE DO CENTURY 60,000 HR. SPAR CAPS FOR THRUSH AIRCRAFT. CALL FOR AFTER-SEASON SLOT. JOHNSON AIRSPRAY INC 218-437-6415, CELL 218201-1450 LINDLEY

1976 PA 36 Turbine Brave 550SHP 6450TT, 3097 since P&W O/H PT6A-20A engine with 362 since HSI, 0 SOH 3 Blade Hartzell Prop, 275 gallon hopper, JAS gate, Agrinautics pump, electric brake, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles, 2” left side load, improved hopper lid, JAS High Lift Wing Leading Edges, 90 gal fuel, CommRadio, Crophawk, electric turn and bank, clock, nav/strobe/instrument/ landing and taxi lights, Del Norte GPS, pistol grip, left entry step, very good tires/ glass and paint, 1739 hours remaining on wing spar caps. This aircraft was imported from Australia, and has just had an extensive annual inspection of the engine, prop, and airframe, along with a NEW Airworthiness Certificate. This aircraft is in very good condition! Need a very reasonably priced, nimble turbine that will get a lot done for small $$$?

This is it!! PRICE REDUCED to $265,000!

Or Best Reasonable Offer. Call 559-6861794, Email info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

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1964 PA-25 -250 Pawnee, TT 7281, engine 509 SMOH, 509 on new Stits Poly-Fiber, Satloc Lite, stainless booms, new Agrinautics pump, spreader, all AD’s complied with. Selling because upgrade turbine fleet. Clean northern airplane! $74,000 PRICE REDUCED! Call Joe at 308695-0551 or 308-697-3677 1976 PA 36 SUPER BRAVE 400 HP - 3965 Total Time, 66 since Overhaul engine, 66 since IRAN Prop, 4040 hours remaining on wing spar caps, 275 gal hopper, Agrinautics pump and fan, dropped streamlined booms with CP nozzles and check valves, 2” left side load, extended wings, 90 gal fuel with new fuel cells, crop hawk, automatic flagger, pistol grip, nav/strobe/instrument/landing/ taxi and night working lights, left entry step, good paint, tires and glass. Price reduced to $185K or OBO. Contact Johnston Aircraft Service at 559-6861794, info@johnstonaircraft.com or www.johnstonaircraft.com

2012 Thrush S2R-T34, N3000H, TTAF: 2400, Engine(s) P & W PT6A-34 (SN PCE-PH0851) HP 750, Since Hot Section: 0. Prop Specs: Hartzell B3TN-3D (SN BUA32808), 3 Blade Prop, Time: 600 IRAN. Equipment List: MVP Glass Panel, Bantam GPS, Intelliflow, CP Nozzles, Winglets, AM-SAFE Seatbelt Air Bags, SS Booms, Smoker, SS Spreader, Vortex Venerators, Leading Lights , NAV- Lights, Strobes. Excellent Exterior & Interior.

Annual completed 2-2017. $665,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net WORLD WIDE U.S. Dealer New/Used Ag Thrush, 34-510, 550-60, *FINANCING AVAILABLE* Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO Call 800-325-0885 or visit www.midcont.net

1974 Rockwell S-2R Turbine Thrush, N4205X S/N 1968R ONE OWNER Prop: Hartzell HC-B3TN-5E Serial#: BUA 7324 Factory new blades Jan 2015, 2.0 Hrs SPOH, Satloc 99.5, Crophawk, Wing tip extensions [Aero Mod General], Winglets [Ag-Tips], [Custom Air Inc.], Tail Spring, SS Booms, 36 CP-03 nozzles, Lane fan brake, A/C [Harbor Air] $187,500 Go to http:// classifieds.agairupdate.com/details. php?id=1667 to see spec sheet. Call Ron at 651-472-1244

1994 S2R-T34, N524SL, Model Number: P T6A -3 4, T S O : 0 . 0 0, E x p o r t a b l e , Wings: Avenger Spar Enhancement Kit, LoadMaster 4 Blade Propeller , Single Point Fueling System, AG-NAV 2 GPS, Air Conditioning. $500,000 Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@turbinesinc.com

1995 S2R-T45, dual cockpit, dual controls.

AFTT 7462, 10822 TTE, good cycles, 450 SMOH prop with new blades, 1515 left on wings. Fresh hot, fresh annual, drop booms, CP’s, Lane fan, SATLOC M3 with Intelliflow, 12 vane SSF spreader. Working every day. $350,000 OBO. Call Matt 208351-3786.

2015 Thrush 510G Airframe: 750 hours TTSNEW, Engine/Propeller: 750 Hours TTSNEW. Equipment: 510 Gallon Hopper, MVP-50T Glass panel color display, 228 gallon (useable) fuel capacity, 2 inch stainless steel spray system, 41 inch stainless steel gate box, 4340 chrome-moly steel spar caps, Stainless steel bottom fuselage skins, Alodine Chromicoat L25 for corrosion resistance, Massive over turn structures, Quick detach fuselage skins, 28 – volt electrical system, Dual 24 – volt batteries, Wire deflector cable, Cockpit wire deflectors, Stainless steel rudder cables, Outside air temperature gauge, All metal Empennage, Zee Systems electric air conditioner/cabin heat, High flotation 29-in. tires, Cleveland dual caliper disc brakes, Wing root fairings, Windshield wiper and washer, Front Baggage compartment. Additional Options: Satloc Bantam with Intelliflow flow control, Load Hawg, Single Point fuel, Electric fan brake Model 111FSmoker, Vortex Generators, Leading edge LED lights **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

2000 660 Thrush -65 Pratt, 8600hrs.

TTAF, Engine: 108hrs. since light overhaul - EXTENSIVE WORK DONE TO ENGINE! Prop: 108hrs. since IRAN, Fuel Control Unit: 0hrs. since IRAN, Load hog, fast start, flow control, heat/air, side fuel w/auto shut of f, hopper rinse, low component times. $570K 318-237-7088 or 318-724-6880

2012 Thrush S2R-H80, N509DS, 1120.0 TTAF, GE Aviation GE-H80-100, 800 HP, 1120.0 TT. Prop Specs: Hartzell, 1120.0 TT. Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/G4 Screen, Garmin SL- 40 Comm Radio, CP Nozzles, Vortex Generators, Intelliflow, Intercom, Hopper Rinse Tank, Smoker, Bottom Load Fuel, MVP-50 Panel. $675,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

The 510 Thrush has sent the standard in Ag Aviation for dependability. With rugged construction, simplified system and low maintenance, the 510 Thrush is the aircraft any operator can depend upon. Low maintenance, maximum loads, superior pattern makes the 510 Thrush a profit machine. All Thrush Aircraft models provide superb visibility, light control forces, and unmatched speed and maneuverability. thrushaircraft.com

The 550 Thrush of fers new sturdy hopper and innovative large hopper door to improve access when loading dry chemicals, while providing a 550 gallon capacity. Fuel economy, low acquisition cost and proven performance makes the 550 Thrush a great option for operators.

The 550 Thrush offers a choice of power plants, allowing you to tailor the aircraft to your particular operating environment. www.thrushaircraft.com

1979 S2R-T34, N455JM, Exportable, LoadMaster 4 Blade Prop, Wings: Vortex Generators, Strakes and Delta Wings, Wing Tip Extensions, SATLOC Bantam GPS and Intelliflow, Hopper: 500 Gal, Load Hawg, Record Inlet, Harbour Air Conditioning, TSO: 757.4 GG / 757.4 PS. Contact: Turbines Inc. at 812-877-2587 or turbines@turbinesinc.com 1994 Ayres, S2R-T34,N94PR, TTAF 7835.9, P&W PT6A-34AG, 750 HP, Prop Hartzell HC-B3TN-3D, 3 BLADED, 0.0 SIRAN, Avionics/Radios, GPS Bantam w/ Intelliflow, , 578.7 hrs. since spar caps, CP-09’s, Vortex Generators, Hopper Rinse, Spreader, Harbor A/C, Electric Fan Brake, center point fuel, Bottom Load Fuel, Smoker, Kawak Quadrant, New Landing Gear, Wingman. Mid-Continent Aircraft 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

2015 Thrush S2R-H80, N6214F, TT: 1,070.2, Dual Cockpit w/Observers Seat, G4 SATLOC w/Intelliflow, Load Hawg, Smoker, Left Landing Light, Bottom Load Fuel-MCAC, Air Repair Hydraulic Gate, Booms, 42 each CP-11TT Nozzles, MVP50T, Glass Panel, AM Safe Seat Belts. Call for price. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net

New 2018 Thrush 510P, 510G or 710P aircraft slots available for 2018! All options available! Call for Pricing and availability!

ASI JET is an authorized Thrush Dealer and service center for North America!

Centrally located in Minnesota, We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET.COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255!

1998 Thrush S2R G-1 Super Conversion.

Very Clean and well cared for aircraft.

Airframe: Approx. 4675 hours TT, Approx.

1000 remain on Wing Spar Cap. Engine/ Propeller: 75 hours Since EXTENSIVE Hot Section (Arkansas Turbines), 1675 Hours Since Super-1 Conversion. Hartzell 3 blade prop - 3875 Hours TT, 1100 SMOH, approx. 475 hours Since new Blades.

Equipment: Bantam GPS, 400 Gallon Hopper, Large fuel (Approx. 190 Gallons), Single Point bottom load Fuel (both sides), Shadin Fuel Flow Meter, Air conditioning, Smoker, Hopper Rinse, Vortex Generators, Five Blade Weath Aero fan, Aluminum Booms, Comm Radio, Dual Landing light, NAV / Strobe lights, Windshield wiper/ washer, Tinted windows, Mesh seat and MORE!!!Next Annual due 11/18, New Batteries 6/17, Overhauled Ignitor Box 6/17 $424,950 **All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection by buyer. We specialize in NEW and Used aircraft sales, service and parts! ASIJET. COM or Give us a call at 952-941-6255

1996 Ayres S2R-T34, N2243J, TTAF: 8352.0, Engine(s) P&W PT6A-41 (SN PCE80183) HP 850 TT: 16,645, 357.0 SHS, Prop Specs: Hartzell HC-83TN-30 (SN BUA-19511) Time: 1623, New wing spars installed, SATLOC Bantam w/Intelliflow, Smoker, A/C & Heat, Bottom Load Fuel, Lane Electric Fan Brake, Cool Seat, Hopper Rinse Tank, Boom & Nozzles. $425,000 Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800325-0885 www.midcont.net

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WEATHERLY

The 660 Thrush with its innovative wing design and 54 foot wing span and over 400 square foot wing area ensures unmatched stability and control during ag maneuvers.

The combination of a solid airframe and powerful engine creates an airplane that outperforms the competition. Thrush is known for their structural durability and excellent performance under extreme conditions. www.thrushaircraft.com

1977 Weatherly 201C, Approx. 5700 hrs, less than 150 hrs. on major overhaul $65,000 Call 662-803-5102 or 662-7051104

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1995 Thrush S2R-G6 N70WY. Owner motivated to sell aircraft. Aircraft was operated under Federal Contract for mosquito control and alfalfa spraying.

400 gallon hopper. Asking $395,000. FX Aviation, (864) 990-5600 ext 2.

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Immediate Delivery! 0 -SMOH Tulsa R134 0AN -1HYD. Deluxe with New Pistons. OHC 22D40 Prop & Gov also in stock. Call for SPECIAL PRICING. Frank Kelley at 870-759-1692

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Bellanca Citabria 7GCAA N5057P, TTAF 6735, Lycoming O-320 TSMOH 860, Sensenich Prop TT 1610, New Concorde Battery, New Ceconite in 2010. Great flying airplane. Priced to sell. Call David Chancy at 229-645-3605 Turbo Prop Ag Planes - Take advantage of our biggest inventory of Turbo prop ag planes. Special buys and trades welcome.

PT6, Garrett, GE even Walters. Mid Continent Aircraft Corp Hayti, MO 573359-0500

B1-A Callair Manufacturing Rights.

Available now is the type certificate, drawings, jigs, tooling, aircraft parts, and property associated with this 300 gal Pratt and Whitney 985 powered sprayer. Start your own aircraft company or expand your line. Call for details. Airplane Services Inc. 850-675-1252, 850-380-7268, 850380-6091.

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Pratt and Whitney overhauled 1340 cylinders, carburetor, Ag cat spreader call Terry at 870-536-1348 or David at 870-550-1664 Super Nice R1340 AgCat FWF package.

Running great & dry, Canadian times 8 0 0 - S M O H/4 0 - S T O H , 3 0 - S P O H , complete $49K, or will sell piece-meal.

AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

Robinson R44. We have leasing available for the end of August or beginning of September. Equipment with Apollo DTM spray systems and DynaNav GPS. It can come with spray equipment for agricultural use, be ready for flight training school, tourism, or just leisure.

No major time commitments or terms.

Book your helicopter today at very reasonable rates and terms. Rates start as low as $225 an hour. Call Eric Sweeney at 308-991-8440

Pratt & Whitney Piston Engines, Parts and Accessories in stock. 0-Time R-985 / R-1340 / R-1830-92 & -94 / R-2000-7M2 / R2800CB engines ready to go. Complete stock of engine parts. We stock complete OHC cylinder assys. Ready to install. Call Sun Air Parts 661-257-7708, Fax 661-2577710 or email info@sunairparts.com R-1340, Zero Time Since Overhaul By Covington, $66,500.00 Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, Bosch mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805

Bell 206 B lll - N28373 -Great Times - Annual 2-19-18, Isolair Spray system Spike dry spreader - TracMap GPS, Heli Trailer - Truck and Load-out trailer - FAA 137. Ready to Work Today ! Call 210-8444073 or 830-423-4705 NICE TURNKEY SET UP Bell 206 Spray Helicopters For Sale or Lease! Bell 206 B’s or 206 L’s turnkey spray ready with Simplex System. AgNav or SATLOC GPS systems. Ready for you to chose your paint colors. Good component times remaining. Fresh annual with sale.

Call Brian 561-723-1911

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Dromader USA LLC Factory NEW and Overhauled engines ASz62IR for the Dromader M18, AN2, and Otter. All engines come with Factory warranty and Accessories. Zero time overhauls in stock. Call Jeff at 317-579-6666 ext. 18 or jhammer@bycan-selen.net

R 9 8 5 -14 B , 2 7 0 - S M O H , 0 - S I R A N Covington. $36,900. R1340-83H1-G, 364-SMOH, 0-SIRAN Tulsa. $41,900.

Mags, Garbs, Governors, Alternators, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Starters, OHC R985/R1340 Cylinders. Call 870-8862418 or email frank.kelley@ag-cat.com

R1340 Engine Overhauled, New Pistons, New Bearings, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange.

Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903429-6805 R1340-AN2 Airmotive Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 R985 AN 1/14B OHC new pistons, chrome cylinders, new bearings, Bosch mags warranty outright or exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 R985-AN1-14B Tulsa Overhaul, New Pistons, mags. Ignition harness, carb, with warranty outright/exchange. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Pr at t & W hi tn ey R- 985 & R-13 4 0 Overhauled Engines in stock. Props, carburetors, magnetos, alternators & accessories for above engines. Call Chester Rober t s Supply Company, Collinsville, TX Tel: 903-429-6805, Fax: 903-429-6047 or email crs5r@aol.com.

ENGINE - TURBINE Universal Turbine Parts - PT6 Engines Ready For Immediate Shipment. 5 ea PT6A-27/-28 TSO 0(5); 5 ea PT6A-34 TSO 0(5); 1 ea PT6A-35 TSN 2849; 6 ea PT6A41 TSO 0(2), 318, 1490, 2830, 3012; 8 ea PT6A-42 TSO 0(5), 1875, 2660, 2665; 2 ea PT6A-67D TSO 0(1), 2997; 2 ea PT6A-67R TSO 0(1). We also buy PT6, JT15D, PW100 & PW500 ENGINES in any condition.

Call Stacy Hollis Phone: (334) 315-3517 Fax: (334) 361-0290 or e-mail shollis@ utpparts.com or sales@utpparts.com

PT6A-15AG Engines: Need an engine replacement or upgrade for your Ag aircraft? Pratt & Whitney Canada has some 0 TSO PT6A-15AG PT6A-15AG PT6SMART(SM) engines available. Fly with the Eagle. Explore the available options for new and used engines and make your business “PT6SMART (SM)”.

Email mike.lee@pwca.ca or call 450647-3682.

Many Honeywell/Garrett TPE331-6 and TPE331-10 available in stock. Call 417781-8324 or e-mail sales@teci.com BLUE DIAMOND TURBINE SERVICES - TPE331 ENGINES 1. TPE331-5-252 “707” SMOH, 6000TBO. ALL NEW T WHEELS AT OVERHAUL. $130,000 2.

TPE331-1-151 “0” TSHSI. $79,500 WE HAVE HOT SECTION KITS FOR -5s AND -10s FOR YOUR NEXT HOT SECTION OR REPAIR. CALL BLUE DIAMOND TURBINE SERVICES AT 772-913-5225 PT6A-34AG, Sn# PCE-57427 “0” SOH. Call Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 Cascade has the 850SHP STC kit for the AT-502 or AT-502B aircraft. This kit is complete with prop, MVP-50T Glass Panel Display, New Upper Instrument Panel. Power to perform and reports from owners are “increased my gross $300/ hr”. $188,500 for the kit less engine. Call Cascade to power up your business at 509.635.1212 United Turbine PT6 Center of Excellence since 1991!! PT6A Overhaul, Repair & Test Capability. Component & Accessory Overhaul, Repair & Test. Part Sales & Purchases. Onsite, P&W correlated test cell. Call 305-885-3900 www.

UnitedTurbine.com N E W PT6 -11, 15, 3 4, 6 0, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 850SHP PT6-42 Turboprop FWF Power Upgrade for the Air Tractor AT502/502B aircraft. Complete new FWF package ready to bolt on your aircraft. 850SHP continuous up to 106° F OAT. This power upgrade package includes engine, new engine mount, all accessories, MVP-50T glass panel engine analyzer, Cascade Pressure Cowl including the new Par 46 LED pulsing light system and field proven serviceable air filtration system providing superior protection and maximum air availability to the engine. Power up your productivity with this new STC from Cascade Aircraft Conversions. Now scheduling production and receiving deposits. Contact Cascade at 509.635.1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Covington Aircraft - Turbine Engines Available. PT6A-21 0 TSO; PT6A-135A NEW; PT6A-34AG NEW; PT6A-34AG 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-41 3196 TSO; PT6A-41 3511 TSOPT6A-42 2107 TSO; PT6A-42 2066 TSO; PT6A65AG 314 T S N ; P T6A - 65AG 5916 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-65AG 3998 TSN/ 0 TS Covington Light Overhaul; PT6A-67AG 2851 TSN. Contact us for New Engine Prices. We are interested in buying or exchanging for any core you may have regardless of condition.

Contact: David Hamilton at 918-756-7862 or davidh@covingtonaircraft.com 850SHP PT6A-41/42 Thrush FWF kits for sale. New balanced mount/Pressure Cowl included. Contact: Cascade Aircraft Conversions 509.635.1212 or email info@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com

Jetset Airmotive: PT6A-27 TSO 0. For pricing call Paul at 817-354-2002 or email preeves@jsamiami.com

EQUIPMENT - BOOMS Nearly New Helipod (Simplex) Spray System. Carbon Fiber Boom and complete system. Excellent condition and price!

Split shipping: Call (509) 856-8353 SUPERBOOMS, Thrush Servos; Maintenance on Ag & G.A . Aircraf t Including Heavy Structural Repairs; Robinson Helicopter Service Center; Machining, Fabricating & Sheet Metal Gurus; Tri-State Aviation, ND 800-6425777 or tsa@tri-stateaviation.com www. tri-stateaviation.com Boom Clamps-The Davidon Boom Clamp was designed with simple form and workmanship for ease of use and ease of mind about function. Aluminum construction for 2” and 3” inch airfoil booms. The one you’ve been looking for.

Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com Custom Boom Systems–Specializing in 2” and 3” Airfoil Aluminum Booms custom built to your specifications. Length, Nozzle Spacing, Attachment ends, all tailored to your specific needs. Stainless Steel Available also. Made in USA. Davidon Inc. 229-645-3605. davidononline.com

EQUIPMENT - NOZZLES For sale. 2 Micronair AU 5000 atomizers with 20 mesh Brazed Gauze. Very low time. Call 760 408-8158 for more info.

44 used Davidon atomizers and booms for sale. Booms measure 16 feet & 6 inches.

All atomizers in excellent condition. Lost spraying contract. $14.000 Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 Rotary nozzle set for sale. Great condition!

Only used 3 months. Versatile with any boom. Lost spraying contract and need to sale. Call Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 CP nozzles and check valves. Distribuidor en Argentina: ArAvia S.A. -Venado Tuerto (Sta Fe) T.E. 54-3462-433540 - FAX: 438344 CP NOZZLES and CHECK VALVES THE DRIFT FIGHTERS! - We carry a VERY LARGE INVENTORY and we have KN OWLEDG E ABLE SALE S PEO PLE! Improve your spray pattern and CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEADACHES! Contact Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com NEW! CP11TT/w-3 Tips & Shutoff in stock and ready to ship today! Call 1-800-4375319 Sky Tractor LLC Newberg Electrostatic Spraying LLC is the exclusive distributor for Spectrum Electrostatic Spray Systems. Do more acres with better performance. Call Ed Newberg 320 -848-2745. Serving northern US and Canada. Now STC’d for all 400 and 500 series Air Tractors.

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Tri-Set Hydraulic Nozzle-Three Deflection angles, Three Orifice sizes, Quick Easy Adjustment, USDA Performance Tested and data Available. Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline. com Rotar y atomizer Nozzle delivering Uniform Droplet Spectrum, Low Drag, Low Maintenance, Dependable performance.

Made In USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605 www.davidononline.com

EQUIPMENT - PARTS We have an overstock of the large Lane Fan, 111FLT. Price is under list. Call Transland at 940 -687-1100 or email ayork@translandllc.com for more info.

Agrinautics, Root, Crop Hawk, Transland, others, $CALL$; Lane Aviation 281-3425451 or FAX 281-232-5401 Cascade Aircraft Conversions Barrier Filter System for the Soloy Turbine Converted Bell 47/Hiller 12 Helicopters.

See decreased TOT by up to 38 degrees C. Pull full torque at lower TOT temps, burn less fuel, extend the life of critical turbine parts. Contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Let us help you meet increa singly stringent precision application demands.

Our systems meet those demands, lower operating costs, and increase your profits. Call 541-385-5051 or www. kawakaviation.com E V ERY TH I N G yo u n e e d fo r YO U R Aircraft-PARTS, ENGINE OVERHAULS, REPAIRS/REBUILDS/MODIFICATIONSSPECIALIZING in THRUSH and BRAVE! JAS 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com Agrinautics, Inc. Best spray pumps, valves, and strainers in the business! For service w/ a smile, call us at 435-586-1200. e-mail:agrinaut@cedarcity.net D i s p e r s a l E q u i p m e n t : We a t h a e r o Feathering Fans, Crophawks, Smokers, F l a g g e r s , N o z z l e s , Tr a n s l a n d , Breckenridge Spreaders, Airfoil Booms, Dry Breaks, Load Hawgs, All Aircraft Styles. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www.midcont.net.

EQUIPMENT - PUMPS SS All-Flo 2” NTP Diaphragm Pump P/N # SP-20, 180 GPM 2” 316 Stainless Steel/ PTFE Engineered for maximum fluid and chemical compatibility & freeze free operation, ranging from clean fluids to slurries, to solids applications. Bolted design provides ease of maintenance and leak free operation. NEW Price $5700 Selling 2 New in the box at $4000 each one used for $2500. Details: Air Inlet 3/4”, Weight 146, Max Flow 180 GPM, Max Air Pressure 120 psi, Max Solids 1/4”, Max Suction Lift Dry 13 ft, Max Suction Lift Wet 26 ft . Call Tanner at 701-520-0229

EQUIPMENT - SPREADERS Breckenridge spreader for Thrush or Dromader. $3000 Call Frank at 318-6148661

Your new Air Tractor is ready!

YOUR #1 AIR TRACTOR DISTRIBUTOR IN SALES AND SERVICE AIRCRAFT 2018 AIR TRACTORS , RESERVE YOUR POSITION NOW ................................................. $CALL$ 2018 AT-502XP, FTO, 234 FUEL, SS CAMLOCS, LANE BRAKE AND FAN, MVP50 .....$1,021,500 2017 AT-802A, 400 TTAF&E, -65AG, LOADED ............................................................$1,315,000 2010 AT-802A, 2,990 TTAF&E, -67AG, FRESH HOT AND ANNUAL ................................$925,000 2016 AT-502XP, 600 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S, SMOKER, KAWAK, ANNUAL ................$920,000 2014 AT-502B, 1,500 TTAF&E, G4/FLOW, VG’S SMOKER, COMM & TXP, LANE BRAKE/FAN .. $650,000 ENGINES R-1340, ZERO TIME SINCE OVERHAUL BY COVINGTON ................................................$66,500 NEW PT6 -11, 15, 34, 60, 65, 67 OUTRIGHT OR EXCHANGE .......................................... $CALL$ PROPELLERS HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED ..................................... $CALL$ DISPERSAL EQUIPMENT TRANSLAND 10 VANE SPREADER FOR 38” GATE, NEW ....................................................$9,900 AGRINAUTICS, ROOT, CROP HAWK, TRANSLAND, OTHERS ........................................... $CALL$

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41” SSF 13 vane spreader, fresh overhaul

by SSF, looks almost new. $4,000 Call 573-225-8019 Grumman dry spreader for sale. Good condition! $750 OBO call Aaron Meyer at 308-367- 6538 or email ameyer@ windstream.net TRANSLAND PARTS AND EQUIPMENT - WE ARE A TRANSLAND DISTRIBUTOR A N D H AV E B E E N H E L P I N G A G OPERATORS WITH THEIR NEEDS FOR 60 PLUS YEARS! CALL AND LET OUR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE SALES PEOPLE H EL P YO U!!! E XCEL L ENT PR I CE S , KNOWLEDGE, AND SERVICE. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 559-686-1794, parts@johnstonaircraft.com, fax 559686-9360 or www.johnstonaircraft.com.

Ask for our catalog.

Transland 10 vane spreader for 38” gate, new, $9,900; Lane Aviation 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 STAINLESS STEEL SPREADERS & REPAIR - STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATORS, INC. In business for over 30 years. We are the manufacturer of “original” 10 vane, 12 vane & “the 13 vane” spreader, standard throat and high volume. We do repairs on all models, including Transland and Swathmaster. Call for more information.

800-736-3433 or 870-217-9232 New Gate Keeper technology controlled seeding gate - Pilot friendly, ea sy calibration, and accurate distribution.

TCL’S variable rate gate it the most versatile on the market- Applies from ultra fine product like herbicide impregnated sand all the way up to coarse seed accurately. Contact Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 TurbineConversions.com

Standard Grumman Gate Spreader. 9 vane 24” inside measurement on the throat. Motivated to sell make an offer.

Email gunpilot75@hotmail.com or call Monticello at 270-305-2749

EQUIPMENT - SUPPORT New 2400 GAL Batch Tank w/Cone Bot tom. Pull empty to mix site.

Hydraulically retract wheels so trailer sits on frame. 10 HP Honda electric start, 3” cast iron pump, all SS fittings. Pumps over 200 GPM. For more info Bill Malone 863-467-7777 or sunniland@wildblue.net Very nice Supertow III aircraft tug. Over $5,000 for a new one and this one is barely used. NEW, NEVER used snow chains.

New headlight and engine servicing. Has battery tender onboard. Rated up to 15,000 lbs. $3,000 Jacob 580-330-0589 or 620-492-2414 Load Hog out of 510 Thrush. $2500 or Best Offer. Call Mike at 352-494-3978

FINANCE Air Tractor financing can put an Air Tractor in your hangar. Air Tractor offers competitive financing options in the U.S. and Canada from Wells Fargo Equipment Finance. Fly now and take seven years to pay, 10 years to amortize and have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. Other attractive term periods are available, too. These financing options are available on both new and used Air Tractors purchased through Air Tractor dealers. See your Air Tractor dealer today!

GPS - DYNANAV Like new factor y reconditioned DynaFlight-AirAg-Pro system complete with new wiring harness, new GNSS Antenna and new display. Only the processor box is reconditioned, Special Price: $8,900 Call 604-465-0009 NOW introducing the new VEKTOR MAX GPS - faster, more capability and extremely user friendly. DYNA NAV VEKTOR MAX GPS - NEWEST system on the market with a FANTASTIC PRICE for all of it’s CAPABILITIES! EASY to use, RELIABLE, MUCH FASTER and HIGHER TECH. DYNA NAV FLOW CONTROL SYSTEMS ALSO AVAILABLE - PREMIUM QUALITY at an AFFORDABLE PRICE! JAS - NORTH AMERICAN DEALER Tel 559686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com / web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

GPS - OTHER AgPilotX – New iPad-based GPS Guidance System from Insero - $11,995 introductory offer. Only 3 components – all wireless.

Call Anthony at 480-285-4367 or Greg at 602-363-9225

GPS - SATLOC New 8.4” M3 Touchscreens in Stock – $1395 each. Buy as an upgrade, a replacement or for inventory. New Satloc Systems - Bantams, G4s, IntelliFlows and more in stock. From Insero - Call Anthony 480-285-4367

SATLOC GPS sales and repair center. Call for all your SATLOC needs. North Star Aviation, Inc 888-272-1417 Satloc, Intelliflow The leading edge Satloc Level III Service repair center.

Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, Mo 800-325-0885 Intelliflow Flow Controls - In stock, now shipping! Sky Tractor LLC 1-800-4375319 Satloc GPS systems in stock, Bantam, G4, M3, Intelliflow, and Litestar3. We did it again, leading Level 3 Service Center/ Dealer 2015. Why buy anywhere else, we’ve got what you need, and service after the sale! Call now 800-437-5319 Sky Tractor LLC SATLOC G4, M3, and Bantam. Air Repair Inc, is the worldwide leader in sales and service. Call Danny (sales) or Dallas (service) 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-8430811 sales@airrepairinc.com

HELP WANTED AT-502 pilot needed at Texas Bailey Flying Service in Plainview Texas. Call Rick at 806-494-2248 or 806-889-3400 402 Ag Pilot Wanted - Pilot needed from now through November in Louisiana.

Please contact Jace at 985-637-0747 or email at jacegarner1@yahoo.com Pilot needed for a large Midwest turbine operation June 15th thru August 15th.

Will be in NE, CO, KS, MN, and ND. 510 Thrush or AT-502. Call 308-991-3432 or email rdwells@gtmc.net

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2013 AT-802A-0522 N335QF PTA-67AG 3365 Hrs. T.T. A & E., 588 Hrs. since H.S.I. & new CT blades, A/C, heat, hyd. gate, Wingman, Satloc G4, single point fuel, smoker, Lane brake, audio panel and more...................................................................................................................................$850,000.00 2011 AT-802A-0415 N802TR -67 AG 3741 Hrs. T.T. A & E, 998 Hrs. since light OH, 0 Hrs. H.S.I. and prop reseal. Satloc Bantam, Fast Start, comm radio, transponder .........................$850,000 2009 AT502B-2691 N769PB PT6A-34AG 2800 +/- Hrs. T.T. A & E 0 Hrs. H.S.I. & starter gen. New 4 blade prop, all new landing gear. Satloc G4 with flow control, single point fuel. VG’s, radio pkg, many other extras. .....................................................................................................................................CALL

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We are looking for an experienced pilot to fly our 510 Thrush (Pt-6) or Turbine Cat for the 2018 season. Please send resumes’ to Hendricksonflyingservice@gmail.com Product Specialist Position - CapstanAG™ is a pioneer in innovative precision agricultural products using cutting edge technology. Our mission is to provide growers and applicators with the best solution to their ever changing needs, coupling that with the highest level of customer support. CapstanAG’s recently released innovation for the Aerial market is SwathPRO™. SwathPRO utilizes PWM(Pulse Width Modulation) technology to solve complex Aerial ap p l ic atio n is s u e s . Sw ath PRO h a s generated incredible feedback from pilots and growers that have been field testing this product over the past year and a half.

We are in the process of looking for the right person to fill a Product Specialist role who will work closely with Engineering, Sales and other team members to make SwathPRO as successful in the market as our other products. The perfect candidate will have a minimum of 2-5 years of Sales/ Marketing experience, and experience within the aerial application industry.

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to travel up to 50% or more. The right candidate will be able to manage this position anywhere in the US. If you would like to be a part of our team and feel like you have what we are looking for, please forward your resume to our HR Department, bchildress@capstanag.com.

A g r o F l i te C o r p o r at i o n i s s e e k i n g experienced AT-602 pilots. We have immediate availability for full time and part time pilot positions. This position consist of extensive dry work and some liquid work as well. Previous ag experience is required in Air Tractors or equivalent aircraft. We operate extremely clean equipment and offer very competitive compensation. Come join a team of professionals that love what they do!

Please email resumes to admin@agroflite. com.

Immediate Full Time Position open for Pilot. Must be current in AT-502 or similar.

Year round work located in Palm Beach County, FL. Contact Bart Perryman at 561-261-9740 or send resume to Deena@ aerialcropprotection.com Looking for banner pilot and loader for spray operation. Possible advancement to our spray operation. Housing provided.

Call Bob at 410-251-6224 Looking to employee experienced pilots on Air Tractor 802 or turbine Thrush 550P for a minimum 3 consecutive fire fighting seasons in the Mediterranean region.

Each fire season is 6 months. We offer competitive salary, house and car. Please submit your CV to aviators@hotmail.gr Attention: Mr. Paphitis Aero Tech Inc. is in search of a qualified AT-802 pilot for the 2018 season, JulySept. Employment will open opportunities to next years fire season if your interested in flying a SEAT. Standard pay with g u ar ante e s . Em ai l ap p l i c ati o ns to cameron@aerotechteam.com

South Florida Air Tractor dealer looking for experienced A&P mechanic to work on agricultural aircraft. PT6 turbine experience preferred. Competitive salary, paid health care and paid retirement. Call Rick 800-441-2964

IA plus A&P mechanic oppor tunity.

W illing to reloc ate for year round work. Salar y and benefits upon qualifications. Please send resume and references to blindads@agairupdate. com Subject: ID#1528 or fax to 478352-0025

Full time AG pilot position. California operator. Call Gary Del Carlo 209-4713914 e-mail caagpilot@gmail.com

IA and A&P mechanics needed. Call 870 -295- 6213 Salary depending on qualifications and experience.

Seeking 2 experienced pilots for 2018 season and beyond. We are looking for 2 pilots who can step into the plane and go to work while being efficient. Work is in multiple states(OK, KS, ND, OR) off multiple locations. Herbicide is a fair portion of our work, this means you must be able to tell the difference between corn and soybeans. Seat would be from now until mid-October. (Looking for permanent pilots; recurring season starts in mid march.) Planes are a 602 with a -65 and a 510 with a -41. Short, rough strips are fairly common. 2,000 turbine AG minimum. Time in type highly preferred.

Herbicide experience required. Must be able to pass license tests in the states listed. If interested please send a resume to adaaspraying@gmail.com and call our office at 580-532-4483. Thanks, The Deterdings at ADAA.

AG PILOT INSTRUCTORS WANTED: We are looking for a few more Ag Pilot Instructors interested in giving back to the industry and prepare the next generation of Ag Pilots to be the safest Ag Pilots they can be. Plan now for your down time after your season.

We are looking for Ag Pilot Instructors (Fixed Wing- CFI’s with Minimum 3 years Ag Experience). Train to Ag Pilot Minimum standards established by us.

Above average pay for above average instructors. Flexible training schedule.

We ask for two week commitments at a time. Give us a call to put you on our schedule as an Instructor! Send resume to: bevsons@gmail.com or call 772285-5506.

Lo ad e r n e e d e d fo r N o r t h D a ko t a operation. Great opportunity to possibly work your way up into a seat! Call Rod Mattern at Mattern Spray Service 701321-0767

AG AIR AIRCRAFT, INC. located at the Corning Municipal Airport in Corning, AR is looking for A&P and A&P IA Mechanics.

Must have the following: Air Tractor experience, PT6A experience and 3 references. Contact Aaron Keahey at 870-857-3755. Email resumes to aaronagairaircraft@outlook.com

Hendrickson Flying Service, Inc is in need of qualified ground crew to support spray aircraft during the Northern Illinois corn run. CDL and experience handling and mixing pesticides is preferred, but not required. Base hourly plus commission.

Seasonal employment. Call Cameron at 815-384-5151 or 815-739-6813

Help Wanted - Full time A&P mechanic ne e de d in man u f ac tur in g s e t tin g .

Experience with turbine engines a plus.

We offer competitive wages & benefits. If you are an independent, self starter, with attention to detail person, please send your resume to Turbine Conversions, Ltd at amgrahek@yahoo.com

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INSURANCE THE COLE AGENCY, INC. Specializing In: Aerial A p p lic ator s , H e licopte r O p e r atio ns , Pl e a s ure & B usin e s s , Commercial Aviation, Airports, Life Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots, Health Insurance for Aerial Applicators & Pilots. When it comes to placing aviation insurance, you need to work with an insurance agent who specializes in that field. At the Cole Agency we make sure you receive the best aviation insurance packages, at the most competitive price. At the Cole Agency we don’t just talk aviation, we are pilots as well.

When insuring aircraft, picking the right aviation specialist first is important. The limited number of aviation insurance companies will only deal with one agent at a time during the year. You want to make sure that you have a reputable aviation insurance specialist who works with these companies and underwriters every day to represent you, your aircraft and business. Give us a call. Cole Agency Inc. 319 Walnut Street Montezuma, Ga 31063 478-472-2010, 478-472-8694 fax, kevin@thecoleagency.com, www. thecoleagency.com INSURANCE from the Leading Ag Aviation Brokers. 64 Years Risk Management, Low-time Pilot Coverage. Mid-Continent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-325-0885 www. midcont.net.

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Centrally Located in Wichita Kansas since 1995, Hardy Aviation Insurance ha s a s trong his tor y in the aerial application industry by tailoring the best comprehensive plans to fit their client’s specific needs. Prompt, courteous service from a dedicated and knowledgeable staff whom have years of experience servicing the aerial application industry.

Hardy Aviation Insurance has expanded coverages beyond aviation insurance to include: Homeowners, Auto, Marine, Life, Farm & Ranch, Long-Term Care and Business Insurance. Call 1 800 7216733 or fax us at 316-945-2330. Get an online quote from our web site at www. hardyaviationins.com or e-mail us at hardy@hardyaviationins.com DAVIDSON SOLID ROCK INSURANCE DOUG DAVIDSON, aircraft owner and commercial pilot, has served the unique insurance needs of the agricultural aviation community since 1982. He founded Davidson Solid Rock Ins. in 1995 on Christian principles, honesty, integrity, and the commitment to provide insurance products as solid as our name!

One call is all it takes to shop all available markets for your specialized aviation insurance needs. We welcome the opportunity to talk with you at 800358-8079. Or visit our website at www. dsrockin.com

HOTSTUFF AG AIRCRAFT CLEANER Call to order the # 1 Ag Aircraft cleaner in the country, Used by over 400 operators Coast to Coast. Blue Stripe Distributing 877-924-5025 SUPERBUGS A safe and economical way to speed up Mother nature! Dispose of hazardous waste in loading and spill areas, ponds and ditches. SUPERBUGS disposes of insecticides, Fungicides, herbicides, and petroleum products such as waste oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, solvent or anything of organic nature. Blue Stripe Distributing Toll Free 877-924-5025 Fight rodent infestation with Cascade’s i n n ov a t i ve a n d e x t r e m e l y s i m p l e solution, Mouse Pants! Hand crafted from the highest quality 2024-T3 aircraft aluminum (lighter and not as likely to carve up an operator like galvanized steel). Quick action Wing nut CAMLOC aircraft grade fasteners. Rubber trimmed to protect your aircraft’s finish and the flooring surface. Order your set of three for only $599.00 plus shipping and handling. Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@ cascadeaircraftconversions.com Aerocreeper - Adjustable Height Creeper.

Work on your plane or equipment with more comfort and ease! Easy to operate, 10 quick adjustments, Height range 4.5” to 20”, Heavy duty design, Low maintenance, Made in USA! Great customer service! Use promo-code AA18 for $20 discount. 435744-1019 www.aerocreeper.com

Crop Duster Video - “The Crop Dusters - The Early Years 1921-1955”; the era of Stearmans and Cubs flying the fields will never be seen again. Available in VHS or DVD. Only $20.00, plus S&H. MC and Visa accepted. Call 478-987-2250 Historical Video Productions.

New from our DeSpain Collection, Pen and Ink Thirsty Stone Coasters. These high quality coasters will look great on any desktop or table. Set of 4. $29.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

MISCELLANEOUS Toy plastic model Air Tractor. 12” wingspan, removable stand. Great toy for the kids or desktop model. $15 + s/h order online at www.takeofftoys.com or e-mail trevoredwards@sw.rr.com D R P - 9 5 5 D R I F T R E TA R D A N T PENETRATOR-SPREADER/STICKER-UV Protectant For drift reduction, deposition increase, University tested. Big Gun in the war on Drift! Made in USA. Davidon, Inc. 229-645-3605. www.davidononline.com

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Place your favorite wine in these high quality Rolf wine glasses etched with an ag plane, sold as a Set of 4. $49.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

Reduce Drift, Increase Deposition and Retention use Control™ FREE SAMPLE http://www.GARRCO.com/freesample Call 765-395-3441, mrfoam1@garrco. com

Specialty belt buckles, show your pride in style. $39.99 plus S&H Makes a great gift! For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Aviator Backpack and matching coin purse (sold separately). For more information call 478-987-2250 or visit our Market Place at www.agairupdatemarketplace. com

Business Opportunity - Recently Built 80ft Wide X 60ft deep Hangar, 62ft X 16ft Hydroswing door 18ft side walls Located on Municipal Airport. Great Opportunity for someone wanting to work and build an Aerial Application Business $150K - Sold my planes and need to sell facilities. 605448-8372 Faulkton South Dakota Fixed Wing-Helicopter Spray Business For Sale. Located in Southern California.

1.5 Million Annual Sales. Email inquiries to blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1716 or fax to 478-352-0025. Please include contact information.

Former Ag Operation for sale or lease.

Located in South Central US. Includes airstrip, hangar with office and apartment.

Great spot for owner operator, helicopter or airplane. Email all inquiries to blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1603 or fax to 478-352-0025 Ever wanted to star t your own AG OPERATION (Under Part 137)? As Ag Aviation Consultants we can help you find an airplane and train you. We can help you get your Operating Certificate-Part 137, Private or Commercial. Call Eagle Vistas LLC 772-285-5506

PARTS - AIRFRAME Dromader USA LLC for all of your Dromader M18 engine and airframe parts.

Spark plugs, fuel and air filters, brake pads and more. STC’s for VG’s, remote Mount Oil Filter, MTOW. Call Jeff or Corey at 317579-6666 or dromader@bycan-sellen.net

D e S p a i n C o l l e c t i o n C u s to m i z a b l e Note Cards featuring your favorite Pen and Ink drawing. $19.99 plus S&H For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

Avenger 40,000 hour Stainless Spar Caps.

Available now. $30,000 Call Darryl Riddell 479-935-4891 Thrush Wings with 40,000 hr. Avenger Spar Caps and heavy duty leading edges.

Large fuel and fresh spar caps. $75,000 Call Darryl Riddell at 479-935-4891 Rudder and Elevator off of an AT-301 for sale. $1,000 Call Mike for details at 352494-3978.

Keep your drink hot or cold in this insulated 16oz Air Tractor Tervis Tumbler. $14.99 plus S&H Made in the USA, Makes a great gift. For more information call 478-9872250 or visit our Market Place at www. agairupdatemarketplace.com

OPERATIONS FOR SALE OR WANTED Seeking spray business for sale in Texas.

Contact Ward at 309 -536 -1069 or wardbischoff@yahoo.com Business Operation For Sale - 60X60 H a n g a r u s e d a s M a i n te n a n ce a n d Aerial Application Business. Includes 18ft by 19ft office with restroom. 55ft by 12f t Bifold door. 14f t sidewalls.

I n s u l a te d R a d i a n t h e a t . At t a c h e d 16ft X 60ft cold storage also includes Octa Flex Containment for Spraying Business. Good side fields with very good price structure. Upper Midwest c o r n - s oy b e a n s - s m a l l g r a i n . G o o d Oppor tunity for someone willing to wo r k . $117, 5 0 0 6 05 - 4 4 8 - 837 2 Redfield, South Dakota

Front seat for a Citabria 7 series and a Maule tail wheel, tire size 8x3.00x4 single arm in fair condition with good bearings and race. Both for $175 Call Don at 402841-5144 or email flyagrp@cableone.net Smokers/Driftfinders - Minimize your off target drift risk. FAA/PMA’d and STC’d for installation on most Agricultural aircraft.

44 years in business and over 6,200 units in service. For more information Please call Compro Aviation, Inc. 785899-2294 or visit us on the web at www. comproaviation.com AgCat Frameworks Sale! Installation ready...out of factory fixtures. Also, up-grades...long fuel, hoppers, wires, mounts, Empennage, struts, ailerons, canopies, wingtips, special hardware, dispersal equipment. AgCat Sales & Service since 1971. AmAg: 870-8862418/2489 Fax, or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Fresh refurbished AT-402 hopper with lid. $7,500 Call 620-285-5609 Prop Tether Kits in stock, ships today.

Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, www. skytractor.com, email@skytractor.com, Fax 701-636-5881 AT-502B wings with new spar. For more information call 309-759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc.com

FAA approved STC’d wire cutters for Air Tractors. Storm Cutters are the newest advancement in wire cutter technology (Patent Pending). These cutters mount to the landing gear and have adel clamps positioned along the trailing edge of the gear to secure the brake lines which do away with the standard black zip ties currently used.

We now have Storm Cutters in stock and available for Air Tractor models 301-802.

Contact Storm Aeronautics at 402-3673213 to order your set, or check us out at www.stormaeronautics.com Piper airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Cessna airframe parts, Continental and Lycoming engine parts, and a few spray system parts, new surplus, big discounts!

Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com Retrofit Hopper Door for AT-502 and AT-602. Now available for fall and winter installation Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 We have all fibreglass parts for Weatherly and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264 Replacement parts. New and used for all Ag Cat models. Also carry New Piper and Weatherly tailwheel springs and Transland Dealer. Call Storm Aeronautics 402-367-3213 Pressure Cowls for all PT6 Air Tractors and Thrush Aircraft. Balanced Mount/Pressure Cowls for Thrush. Reduce ITT 35 to 70 degrees. Reduce fuel consumption. Save on Hot Section Inspections. Easy access to service fuel nozzles & air filter. Reduce NG 1 to 3%. Make your -15 perform like a -34. ELIMINATE ONGOING AIR FILTER PURCHASES! Please contact Cascade Aircraft Conversions at 509-635-1212 or tom@cascadeaircraftconversions.com.

Air Tractor auxiliary hydraulic system.

20lbs/hr LESS fuel burn, improved spray pattern, reduced maintenance cost, cockpit adjustable flow controls. Inquires call 541-385-5051 or www.kawakaviation. com REBUILT 29” THRUSH LANDING GEAR IN STOCK & we can REPAIR / REBUILD yours to LIKE NEW STATUS. Johnston Aircraft Service, INC. 559-686-1794 / Email parts@johnstonaircraft.com / www.johnstonaircraft.com BRAVE and PAWNEE PARTS-Engines, Props, Spar kits, Fuel cells, Foam kits, Wings, Turbine and 400 CONVERSIONS, and much more. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft. com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft. com Cessna Parts - Engines, propellers, and much more-authorized service and parts center. Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr. Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: parts@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

Thrush parts - Wings, props, tail feathers, batteries, tires - we have the inventory.

Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com.

LOAD HAWG-The modern, efficient, safe, perfect way to improve your solids application. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp.

Hayti, MO 800-325-0885 Cessna Authorized Parts Center: Prompt, World-Wide Par ts Service, Engines, Bonaire 550 Conversions, Wings.MidContinent Aircraft, Hayti, MO, 800-3250885 www.midcont.net.

Agrinautics, Automatic Flagman, Arrow prop, Air Tractor (Associate dealer Queen Bee Air Specialties) CP Nozzles, Compro Smoker, Crophawk, Covington Aircraft Engine, Collins Air Conditioner, Cleveland, Chip Detector, Satloc GPS, Hot Stuff, Nieto Products, New and used aircraft, (large) Parts Inventory, ServAero, Spraying Systems, SPH-4 Helmet, Simplex, Tires, Transland, WeathAero. Sky Tractor LLC 800-437-5319, skytractor.com, email@ skytractor.com, 701-636-5881 (fax) Lockable full swivel tail wheels for Thrush or Ag Cat, 500-5 or 600-6 wheel available all STC approved Call Turbine Conversions 616-837-9428 to order.

Tools for reaming attach bolts Wing Main (Centerwing to Outboard wing) attachment joints for Dromader M-18 per repair service bulletin #e/02.170/2000 Available for rent. Contact Nancy at Turbine Conversions - 616-837-9428 Cessna Ag Parts. Air Repair, Inc. Phone.

662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@ airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Air Tractor parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com Large inventory of Thrush parts surplus to our needs. Call for list. Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

PARTS - ENGINE PTG Starter-Gen #23046-28, OHC S&T, $4500 or trade for 23046-007. AmAg: 870-886-2418/2489 Fax, or email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com 10,000 P/N of Continental & Lycoming parts, 50% discount on most new! Please have part numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com S & T Aircraft Accessories, Inc. specializes in the overhaul of Radial and Turbine engine accessories. We have most items in stock ready to ship for exchange. Give us a call 830-625-7923 or fax 830-625-4138.

Air Repair Inc. is the source for the Fast Start Kit. To get yours today, call Air Repair, Inc. Phone. 662-846-0228 Fax. 662-843-0811 sales@airrepairinc.com

PARTS - OTHER Amtech Hopper quantity system 802 AT - I have 2 systems available for sale.

Still operational. $1500 Call Michael at 317-403-1470

TPE331 AgriJet SB+ & SC+ Conversions in stock & On Sale. Installed or FWF Kits.

H.D. Mounts. Prices will never be lower!

Call 870-886-2418 or email frank.kelley@ ag-cat.com Miscellaneous parts for 802 and others, most brand new: engine mounts, landing gears, 118” propellers, spr ay kit s, Micronair AU5000, pilot and mechanic complete training courses, FTD Level II simulator for AT-802. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope. com PARTS, PARTS, PARTS. For all your ag aviation needs, please call Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service 800-441-2964 Air Tractor Dealer The mid-west Air tractor dealer, Farm Air Inc. has expanded its parts department.

For all your Air Tractor parts needs call 877-715-8476, email farmair@farmairinc. com or visit our website www.farmairinc. com Accessories & Parts! 100’s of new and OHC accessories, parts for just about everything. Big discounts! Please have par t numbers when contacting us.

Preferred Airparts, 800-433-0814 US/ Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www.preferredairparts.com 11 Million new surplus parts for Cessna, Piper and other aircraft; Continental and Lycoming engines; and a few spray system parts, big discounts. Please have part numbers when contacting us. Preferred Airparts, 800 -433- 0814 US/Canada; 330-698-0280. Check stock at www. preferredairparts.com Cockpit adjustable flow control kit.

Manual control or GPS variable rate ready.

Integrates into existing hydraulic systems.

More info at Kawak Aviation Technologies 541-385-5051 www.kawakaviation.com Thrush S2R STC battery retrofit kit. 300% longer battery service life. 200% faster starts. Battery replacement cost 25% of original. For more information call Kawak Aviation Technologies at 541-385-5051 or visit www.kawakaviation.com H U G E I N V E N T O RY O F B U C K E Y E EQUIPMENT AND PARTS. WE SELL NEW COUPLERS AND ADAPTERS PLUS PARTS, and WE REBUILD YOUR COUPLERS/ ADAPTERS FOR ABOUT 1/2 OF NEW! Johnston Aircraft Service, Inc. 24 hr.

Tel 559-686-1794, FAX 559-686-9360, e-mail: info@johnstonaircraft.com /web site: www.johnstonaircraft.com

PROPELLERS NEW HARTZELL 3 AND 5 BLADED PROPS – Call 208-697-2759 Fax: 208-459-8550 Used 5 Blade Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C, 572 hrs since overhaul $25,000 Call Chad Stuart, Airplane Services, Inc. 850-3806091 For Outright Sale: Overhauled 5-Blade Prop. Hartzell HC-B5MP-3C. Fits AT-502A, AT-503, AT-602, AT-802, Thrush S-2R-T65 & S-2RHG-T65.’06 Hartzell Overhaul.

TSN: 1379.5 (TSO:0). Call Steve or Gary at 210-924-5561 or email sales@dixieair. com Hamilton Standard, 22D40 Hydromatic Propeller 6533A Blades overhauled complete with distributor valve and prop, Governor. Call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805

New and used 3 and 5 blade PT6A propellers. For more information call 309759-4646 or email farmair@farmairinc. com HARTZELL 3 BLADE AND 5 BLADED PROPS – NEW AND USED $CALL$ Lane Aviation 888-995-LANE / 281-342-5451 or FAX 281-232-5401 3D40 6101 Blades Ham Standard 3 bladed.

Overhauled. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-4296805 12D40-6101-12 Overhauled with 8130 Form. For more information call Chester Roberts Supply Co. at 903-429-6805 Q UA L I T Y P RO P E L L E R S FO R S A L E 23D40-6601A19 OHC ............. $28,500 22D40-6533A12 OHC................ 25,500 12D40-6101A12 OHC ............... 22,500 2D30AG100-2 OHC .................. 22,500 12D40AG100-4S 375-SOH ....... 18,500 12D40AG100-2 828-SOH ......... 18,500 HC-B3TN-5M/T1o282N+4 NEW CALL AmAg 870-886-2418/2489 Fax AgCat Sales/Service since 1971 email frank. kelley@ag-cat.com

REAL ESTATE Lot for sale: One-acre-square house lot for sale in new Plane Living Sky Park neighborhood with 2,000 s.f., all brick, covenants. Lot is one of 13 directly on new sod runway. Taxi out of your hangar, directly onto the runway. Located in Peach County, Georgia. Public water, septic sewer, paved streets, curb and gutter, street lights. Less than five miles west of I-75, Exit 142, approximately five miles to Fort Valley, GA and approximately 10 miles to Warner Robins, GA. Google It! South side of Hwy 96 at 50 Lane Rd., Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 (Google photo before development). Save thousands and buy from owner. $25,000 OBO. 478.987.2250

SEAT WANTED Currently flying Thrush 510, Robinson 44, Robinson 66 and King Air C90. Experience in liquid application, aerial seeding and aerial fertilization. I am also URT (Upset Recovery Training) and aerobatics flight instructor giving instruction for more than 80 pilots already including AG pilots on how to recover airplanes form upset attitudes. Pilot Licenses: ATP, IFR Helicopter, CFI, TT Rotary Wing 1,500 hours. Helicopter Flight Instructor: Robinson 44: 1,300 Hrs. (Piston) Robinson 66: 500 Hrs. (Turbine) Period: 2010 to now. Fixed Wing Commercial Pilot 2.500 hrs, FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IFR, Ready for ATP license. Turboprop: 850 hours King Air C90, IFR: 410 hrs., Night Flight: 175 hrs., Flight Instruction: 200 hrs., Glider Flight Instructor: 420 hrs. Period: 2010 to now. Resume and references available upon request. Please email blindads@ agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1787 or fax to 478-352-0025 Level 1 SEAT pilot. Resume and references available upon request. Please email blindads@agairupdate.com Subject: ID#1688 or fax to 478-352-0025 Seat Wanted - 1200 hours of turbine time and 1000 hours of radial engine time. Willing to relocate. Current Kanas commercial applicator license. References and resume available upon request. Call Gary at 806-685-3463

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Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment.

Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance.

Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

We build loader trucks to your specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube.

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West , Hickory Ridge, AR.

Entry level Ag pilot seeking an opportunity.

Licensed in CA, A&P with 16 + years GA experience including lots of dope and fabric work. Been working in aviation and or agriculture at some level most of my life. Farming experience 15 + years. My life’s experiences have taught me how to solve problems and get things done!

2500 TT, 474 Turbine, 150 TW, 25 Ag, 295 multi eng. Contact Edward at ed@ packlinesolutions.com or call 559-3939127 I’m an American living in the Dominican Republic. I’ve been cropdusting/spraying for 23 straight years, more than 18,000 hrs in Cessna 188’s. Still active and flying everyday. I also fly a Pitts S2C, have Sky writing and some Airshow experience. Looking to relocating to USA to a permanent job. I am 53 years old, recently remarried and still have 15 or more years to give to this job that I love so much! Go to http://classifieds. agairupdate.com/details.php?id=1627 to see resume or email octaviocarlo@ gmail.com Experienced Turbine Air Tractor Pilot Available For Short Term - I am available June, July, and August to help in a pinch or during a busy run. Former owner/ operator with about 7000 ag hours and zero accidents. 4500 in AT-402, 502, 602.

Not looking to sit around and watch the wind blow or practice flying. 701-5410102 References from around U.S. Ag Pilot / A&P available. 979 TT, 645 AG 80 Turbine. Herbicide Experience, Extensive Farm Background. Ag Aircraft M a i n t e n a n c e E x p e r i e n c e . PA A S S attendance. Resume with References Available. Please Email javiation@icloud. com

Looking for 2018 Seat, 9304 TT, 7680 Ag Time, 136 Turbine Time. Round, Flat or Turbine. Resume available upon request.

Call Cory at 507-456-6906 or email coryb70@hotmail.com Eagle Vista Graduate looking for an Ag seat. I’ve loaded in SE Arkansas for the past 3 years and are willing to relocate anywhere. Call Alex at 501-993-9833 for resume and references

SERVICE CD Av iati o n S e r v i ce s p rov i d e s maintenance for the TPE331. Contact us for a full list of our services. 417-206-2327 or sales@cdaviationservices.com

AgCat parts and service center. World wide parts and service for any model of AgCat. Call Storm Aeronautics at 402367-3213 We rebuild and refinish any fibreglass part for Weatherly, Cessna, Piper and Ag-Cat (A, B and Super B,C and D). Call for prices. Professional Fibreglass Repair.

530-735-6264

FAA repair station for all ag equipment.

Thrush spar replacement, annuals. MidContinent Aircraft Corp. 800-325-0885

TRAINING Riggin Flight Service, flight school offering private, commercial, instrument, Ag, multi-engine, tailwheel, etc. We tailor our courses to meet your needs. www.

RigginFlightService.com (605)256-9774.

Training Center Certified For Mechanics & Pilots. Certified Simulator FTD Level 2, Fire Fighting Training, Turbine Transition Courses, Emergency Training. EASA 147 training center for mechanics, 96 hours theory and practice. Flight school with FTD level 2 (EASA) simulator. Simulation for fire OPS. Call or email: +34667102184, sales@airtractoreurope.com

Monday-Saturday 9a-5p 800-844-TOUR

Start to finish AG PILOT TRAINING utilizing AgCat Gr164A Dual, Pawnee PA-25/260 CS Dual Cockpit & PA-25 Single for Solo/Dump/Spray. Citabria for Private all in Tailwheel, Tailwheel Proficiency, and UpSet/Spin Recovery and Ag Biennial. Satloc and TracMap GPS. Ag Aviation Consultants for Ag Operating Certificate Part 137. See videos at: www. eaglevistas.com. EAGLE VISTAS LLC 772285-5506

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1 9 8 4 G M C B l a c k Ta n k Tr u c k , 4 compartment units for fuel in tank with pumps. Formerly Texaco engine 454, five speed transmission, 2 speed axle. $3,595.

Down payment of $1000 to Paypal with balance due by wire transfer to seller’s account or cashier’s check. Buyer pick up item after sale. Contact Carl at 979 219-9351

Let us sell your Ag plane! Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. 1601 Hwy 84 East Hayti, MO 63851 800-325-0885

Jeffries Airworks Dynamic Propeller Balancing with Chadwick Helmuth engine printout equipment. Jeffries Airworks, Dynamic Balancing, Vibration Analysis.

Much more than just a balance. Call Jim Jeffries, A&P/IA, 985-507-9981, Nationwide service on your location.

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1977 Beall Tanker Pup Trailer, 4 axle 6500 gal with 3 compartments (2000, 1500, 3000), bottom load/discharge both sides, used for avgas, good tires. $12,500 Darrin Pluhar, Plu’s Flying Service, Ekalaka, MT 406-853-0039

Southeastern Aircraft Sales and Service.

Late model aircraft sold by Southeastern Aircraft Sales & Service will have a New Annual Inspection, Fresh Hot Section Inspection and a 100 HOUR OR 90 DAY WARRANTY. Now That’s Peace Of Mind!

Call Now 1-800-441-2964

Cascade Conversion for Thrush and Air Tractor. Fuel Saving, Cooler running, more power available. Mid-Continent Aircraft Corp. Hayti, MO 800-325-0885

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We b u i l d l o a d e r t r u c k s t o y o u r specifications. Stainless Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Straight and Fold Up. Mild Steel Hopper w/Stainless Steel Tube.

Been in loader truck business since 1980.

Call Pat Ballard Office:870-697-2004 Fax:870-697-3568 185 Hwy. 42 West, Hickory Ridge, AR Auger Trucks For Sale (Trade-Ins) Also list of customer trucks. Call Auger Dan Office: 870-578-6133, Cell: 870-919-2317 or visit http://www.augerdanllc.com

WANTED TO BUY Looking For Kids Petal Airplane. Call Dale Brown at 361-720-7769 Wanted for purchase or lease urgently required one of the following serviceable propellers for a Walter 601 E11 engine whilst our prop is in for overhaul. 1. Avia Propeller V508E-AG106A 2. Avia Propeller V508E-Ag99A 3. Avia-Hamilton Standard VJ8.510AG or VG8.510. Contact Alison Griffin at griffair@inspire.net.nz A .E.R .O. Turbine Par t s: PT6A Core Engines and/or PT6A Excess Inventory Wanted for Purchase. Contact sales@ aeroturbineparts.com or call (877) 8425640 Ext. 381 Ag Aircraft Wanted: Immediate cash for Ag planes - All considered - Contact Darryl or Bill at South Delta Aviation 870-572-9011 or 479-935-4891 EXHAUST Wanted: R-1340 and R-985 Exhaust Send Old Exhaust segments for exchange or Sell them! Call Daryl @ 940902-0797 or evans.daryl@sbcglobal.net

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L7 Lightbar

• Wireless transfer of logs and jobs • Access the G4 remotely through the Internet

The L7 Lightbar with new Hi-Bright LEDs, 4 Displays and other new features including optional sun visor

• Ability to receive job files from AgSync & Flight Plan Online

HQ™ Instant Data Push/Pull

• FAA obstacle warning database

• Hot keys enable you to quickly toggle to full map screen

• Live view of any aircraft or asset

• Laser altimeter support

• View, print or email as-applied spray maps

• Nearest swath feature

• Enter Section/Township/Range

• Create, view, manage and send job files to any aircraft with a G4

• Various weather layers including US & Canadian Radar and Wind

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