OLATHE, Kan., Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler National
Corporation (OTC Pink: BUKS), a leading manufacturer and provider
of support systems for commercial and military aircraft and a
recognized provider of management services in diverse business
groups including the gaming industry, announces the availability of
two new component solutions for sale for Learjets.
Incorporating new technologies, Butler National designed,
manufactured and obtained Federal Aviation Administration
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval of a replacement rate
sensor for use by the autopilot on the roll axis and yaw axis of
the applicable Learjet 31/35/35A/36/36A/C-21A and 55 Series
airplanes, and on the yaw axis on the Learjet Model 24/25/28/29
Series airplanes. The replacement rate gyro sensor is
approved for installation under STC number ST02416SE. The new
rate gyros are available for immediate sale and shipment.
Butler National also added another new STC to replace the
existing stall warning accelerometer for the Learjet 24/25/28/29
Series airplanes and Learjet 35/35A/36/36A airplanes with the
FC-200 autopilot. The new vertical accelerometer is STC (STC
number ST02417SE) approved as an alternate means of compliance for
airworthiness directive 82-01-05. The new vertical
accelerometer is currently available for sale and shipment from
Butler National.
Parts obsolescence is a never ending battle in the airplane
business. Many aircraft, like Learjet 20 and 30 series
airplanes are reaching their 40th plus year of
operation. This makes replacement part acquisition a
significant challenge. One Butler National research and
development focus is providing new part alternatives to
obsolescence issues with cost-effective new replacement parts for
the Learjet airplanes.
The new Butler National rate gyro sensor solution uses an
upgraded solid-state technology and provides a noticeable
improvement in yaw damper operation compared to many of the old and
tired oil-filled rate gyros.
Management Comments
"We are pleased to continue achieving our goals to offer new
components and system upgrades for sale to operators of legacy
Learjets. We believe the new replacement rate sensor gyros
will offer enhanced reliability and improved performance,"
commented Clark D. Stewart,
President and CEO. "An operational yaw damper is
required for dispatch of Learjet 20 and 30 series airplanes, unless
they are equipped with our Avcon Delta Fins. The new yaw
damper sensor provides a noticeable and quicker damping response to
turbulence inputs than is experienced with the classic oil-filled
devices. We believe passengers will have a better ride
experience with the new Butler National yaw rate gyro
sensors. The replacement yaw rate gyro may be used in either
the primary or secondary yaw damper system with the applicable
model Learjets. Through Butler Avionics, we are offering a
special introductory price to exchange an existing rate gyro for
the new solid state Butler National Rate Gyro at a price of
$4,500.00."
"We have an FAA approved STC solution for a new replacement
stall warning vertical accelerometer in the Learjet 20 and 30
series airplanes," commented Mr. Stewart. He added: "We
have had numerous requests to assist with technical obsolescence
solutions in Learjets, and the replacement vertical accelerometer
is another prime example of combining our aviation experience with
our technical expertise. We are working to provide Learjet
customers new parts with new technology."
"We stepped up to provide reasonable solutions to keep these
aviation 'workhorses' operational. We offer noise solutions,
avionics solutions, and parts obsolescence solutions. We
believe in these aircraft, and we will continue to support these
Learjets in the future," commented Mr. Stewart.
Our Business:
Butler National Corporation operates in
the Aerospace and Services business segments. The Aerospace
segment focuses on the manufacturing of support systems for
"Classic" commercial and military aircraft including the Butler
National TSD for the Boeing 737 and 747 Classic aircraft, switching
equipment for Boeing McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, weapon control
systems for Boeing Helicopter and performance enhancement
structural modifications for Learjet, Cessna, Dassault and
Beechcraft business aircraft. Services include temporary
employee services, gaming services and administrative management
services.
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materially from those expressed in such forward-looking
statements. The forward looking statements in this report are
only predictions and actual events or results may differ
materially. These factors and risks include, but are not
limited to the Cautionary Statements and Risk Factors, filed as
Exhibit 99 and Section 1A to the Company's Annual Report on Form
10-K, incorporated herein by reference. Investors are
specifically referred to such Cautionary Statements and Risk
Factors for discussion of factors, which could affect the Company's
operations, and forward-looking statements contained herein.
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