CenTex Aerospace Halo 275 Gross Weight Conversion for King Air 200, 250 Approved by FAA
/CenTex Aerospace Inc. has received FAA approval of a new addition to the Halo series of gross weight increase conversions.
The new Halo 275 conversion for King Air 200 and 250 series airplanes increases the maximum takeoff weight to 14,000 lbs. and the maximum landing weight to 13,500 lbs.
The Halo 275 conversion kit costs $115,000 and includes all of the required components and parts, STC, Maintenance Manual Supplement and AFM Supplement. To be eligible for the Halo 275 conversion, the airplane must be equipped with High Flotation landing gear.
Like the Halo 250 conversion, the Halo 275 approves an increase in the maximum Mach number from 0.52 to 0.58 Mach for all 200 series King Airs. It also adds five safety systems that increase operational safety and comply with Commuter category requirements:
- Engine fire extinguishing
- Aural over-speed warning
- Elevator trim out-of-range warning
- Improved stall warning in icing conditions
- Emergency lighting in the cabin
Additionally, CenTex Aerospace has announced a 500 lb. increase in the maximum zero fuel weight for airplanes equipped with Halo 250 and Halo 275 conversions. King Air B200s manufactured in 1993 and after, King Air B200GTs and King Air 250s are eligible. High Flotation landing gear is not required for this increase in the maximum zero fuel weight. Owners and operators of airplanes already equipped with the Halo 250 conversion should contact CenTex Aerospace for more information.
Centex Aerospace is exhibiting at booth 1131 at the 2016 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Orlando.