Paul Baran grew up in Adams, MA, and graduated from Charles H. McCann Vocational Technical High School in North Adams, MA, with a diploma in machine technology (machinist) in June 1970. He enrolled and received his A&P license in September 1973 from East Coast Aero Tech (ECAT). His first job was for a [...]
We have added the Bombardier Challenger CL-601-1A/3A/3R and CL-604 to our FAA Part 145 Repair Station, as well as, to our EASA certification and Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela approvals. Our capabilities for the Challenger include all Chapter V and Time Life Inspections, comprehensive maintenance tracking, structural modifications and repairs, non-destructive testing, aircraft weighing, and paint/interior [...]
If you take the total number of systems sold as an indicator of popularity, Raisbeck’s Dual Aft Body Strakes are the most popular performance system in the Raisbeck arsenal for making a great airplane—Beechcraft’s King Air—even better. INCLUDING OEM SALES of systems installed on new King Airs coming off the Wichita production line, the three [...]
Banyan Air Service is pleased to provide maintenance tracking assistance for our customers. A computerized Maintenance tracking program can provide excellent value to owners and operators of aircraft in many ways. It allows operators to more accurately budget maintenance expenses and schedule maintenance down time around their flight schedules. It also allows them to view a snapshot of the status [...]
With the increased coverage provided by adding a second shift and the addition of nine new technicians in the last ninety days, Banyan Air Service (FXE) has added the Lear 40 series airframe to their growing list of capabilities. "Our on-going marketing research has shown a real need from the Lear 40/45 community for another [...]
The Banyan maintenance team has partnered with Texas Turbine Conversions from Celina, Texas to perform an exciting engine upgrade utilizing an STC (supplemental type certificate) developed by Texas Turbine Conversions called the “SUPERVAN 900”. The existing Pratt and Whitney PT-6A engine was removed and a factory-fresh Honeywell TPE-331-12JR is being installed. This complex [...]
Banyan has recently been appointed an authorized service center for Quest Aircraft to provide sales and service for the new KODIAK utility turboprop aircraft. “This partnership continues Banyan’s growth to serve the customer and is in alignment with our team’s commitment to assist in the needs of humanitarian organizations worldwide,” says Don Campion, [...]