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Old 14th Sep 2004, 00:12
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Rotorstator
 
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Kingair 200

Lovely aeroplane, flew the 90 & 200. The 90 was a bit on the slow side and the one I flew was very basic. The 200 on the other hand was great. Some were Raisbeck modified and some not.

Had vices when left out primarily with avionics. The nose avionics bay cover leaked and if left out to the elements threw up a few surprises. Apparently this was quite a common problem. Didn't find any real handling vices. Flew one which had the port flaps rigged incorrectly such that it immediately banked left when the flaps were lowered. Flap motor failed on a couple of occasions and had a few problems with the micro-switches that control the flap travel. Quite difficult to check the oils as the hatches are on the top on the engine cowling and can be difficult to pull out the stick. Keep above 400 lbs torque on approach as the props work very well as a brake and it will stop quickly although is recoverable, but obviously is a bit alarming for the pax. We kept the itt below 700 deg as a company rule. Had some problems with the pressurisation controller in the both the 90 & 200. On the older ones make sure you pull the correct handle located in the ceiling to arm the 02 as the other will drop the masks, did that once in haste very embarrassing. Make sure the filler caps are seated correctly after refuelling as they can be tricky. Do check the fuel drains. Had some lovely green algae out of one aircraft.
Probably all very obvious but hope it helps and good luck.
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