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For Immediate Release, July 27, 2011
Thrush 510P Wins Brazilian Certification
Legendary agricultural aircraft poised for major success in South American market
(Albany, GA) – Thrush Aircraft today announced that the Brazilian civil aviation authority (ANAC) has fully type-certified the Thrush 510P for commercial operations
in Brazil.
The Thrush 510P (officially designated the Thrush S2R-T34) is well known for its versatility, durability, and safety of operations. The 510P is powered by the 750 shaft horsepower Pratt & Whitney PT6A-34AG turbine engine, which gives the aircraft exceptional power for takeoff and climb – all while carrying maximum hopper loads – as well as the ability to deliver superior spray patterns.
The Thrush 510P also features a 29,000-hour wing spar life, with no mandatory inspections required on the wing spars – a major advantage for owners. Its wide performance envelope, docile handling qualities, and long service life have already made the 510P a favorite among agricultural aviation operators around the world.
The 510P’s certification in Brazil coincides perfectly with the recent opening of
Thrush Aircraft do Brazil, a company created specifically to serve Thrush owners
and operators across the Brazilian nation with sales, service, training and support. With certification in hand, and a new in-country factory authorized sales and service network coming on line, Thrush is poised for massive growth in Brazil’s rapidly expanding agricultural aviation market.
“We’re very proud to be introducing operators in Brazil to what we consider to be the best ag aircraft in the world” said Payne Hughes, president of Thrush Aircraft. "ANAC certification is a significant milestone for our company, as it allows us to now serve operators across this nation who have been demanding a state-of-the-art, high-performance agricultural aircraft” he continued. With ANAC certification complete, Thrush plans to begin deliveries immediately to ensure customers are equipped with the new aircraft for the upcoming spray season.
Thrush offers an extensive standard equipment list for the 510P, including
an all glass cockpit and a wire strike protection system, as well as options – such as a dual cockpit/dual control version – to match virtually every operation. All backed by the best warranty in the ag aviation industry.
About Thrush Aircraft Company
Headquartered in Albany, Georgia, Thrush Aircraft manufactures a full range of aerial application aircraft used in agriculture, forestry and fire fighting roles worldwide. Founded in 2003, Thrush is well-known for building the most durable aircraft in the aerial application industry, as well as the best flying – from both pilot and operator perspectives. All Thrush models provide superb visibility, light control response, and a high degree of maneuverability and speed, along with superior efficiency and low direct operating costs. Today there are more than 2,200 Thrush aircraft operating in some 80 countries around the world.
GE's H80 Turboprop Engine Certified By EASA
First OEM Application To Start Deliveries In Early 2012
GE Aviation says a celebration in Prague was held recently to commemorate the certification by EASA of the company's new turboprop engine, the H80. The powerplant is rated at 800 shaft horsepower and weighs 382 pounds. It has been undergoing testing on the Thrush 510G ag plane.
The H80 becomes the first GE Aviation engine to receive its initial type certification from EASA. "The type certification on the H80 engine is a significant achievement for the GE Aviation facility in the Czech Republic along with the engineering teams in Evendale, Ohio, and Lynn, Massachusetts, which helped in the design of the new turboprop engine," said Paul Theofan, president and managing executive of GE Aviation's Business and General Aviation Turboprops.
The H80 is based on the proven M601 engine. GE says 3-D aerodynamic design techniques and advanced materials allowed it to create a more powerful, fuel-efficient, durable engine compared with the M601, with no recurrent fuel nozzle inspections and no hot section inspection. The H80 engine will feature an extended service life of 3,600 flight-hours or 6,600 cycles between overhauls. It will provide the option of a single- or dual-acting governor, allowing customers to have flexibility in propeller selection.
The H80 engine has been selected to power the Thrush 510G, the Aircraft Industries L410 commuter plane, and Technoavia's newly-designed Rysachok twin, a ten-seat general aviation aircraft. The Thrush 510G has been flight testing since last year and entry into service is anticipated early in 2012. Last month, Aircraft Industries began its flight tests of the H80 in the L410, which is expected to enter service in the third quarter of 2012.
GE Aviation says it's ready to support the new engine with a vast worldwide network of service and support centers.
Source: Aero-news.net
Thrush Pattern tests the New GE Thrush
Thrush is continuing to advance our recognized spay pattern to get maximum efficiency out of every aircraft. The result of this round of testing showed it held its pattern at 150 mph with an additional 10 feet of swath width. By lengthening the nose around 12 inches and the redesigned forward of the hopper, Thrush was able to reduce the gradual tapper ratio and make the GE Thrush more aerodynamically clean. Additional aerodynamic improvements include the new smooth fairing by the air filter: the new design is a continuous smooth surface. The cowl on the hopper has been reduced by 4 inches, which is another enhancement to decrease turbulence.