Advent Completes eABS Tests on PC-12, Nears STC Nod

Advent Aircraft Systems expects to receive FAA STC approval this month for its eABS anti-skid braking system for the Pilatus PC-12. The company completed flight tests of the system on the turboprop single late last month at Maine’s Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport.

During the FAA trials conducted on March 30, stopping distances were reduced by an average of 24 percent, while landing rolls were shortened by an average of 26 percent, compared to the aircraft flight manual distances. In addition, maximum takeoff weight accelerate-stopping dropped by average of 19 percent, equating to reductions of 620 feet in dry conditions and 520 feet in wet conditions, Advent said. The tests were conducted on both dry and wet runways and without the use of reverse thrust.

Pilatus authorized service center ProStar Aviation will start the first installation of the eABS system on a PC-12 this week. The system is available via most Pilatus authorized service centers, according to Advent.

Advent’s eABS system is already approved for the Eclipse EA500/550 and Beechcraft King Air B300, and and an STC pending on the King Air B200.