STC for LED upgrade for King Air

Robi Lorik, President and CEO of PWI, commented: “We’ve been waiting a long time for this certification and so have B200/250 owners. This upgrade completely rejuvenates and refreshes the interior of the B200/250. Nobody likes sitting in a dated aircraft. The King Air B200/250 are first-rate aircraft. This upgrade provides first-rate lighting that owners of other models of King Air aircraft have already been enjoying.”

The FAA has already STC’d a similar LED upgrade for use in the King Air 90, King Air 100 and King Air 200 model aircraft, the B200 / 250 now completes the LED upgrade family of FAA STC’d lighting for all King Air models.

No buzz from LED upgrade

PWI’s LED upgrade will not create a buzzing noise which plagues current lighting systems, giving an overall quieter flight to all passengers. The upgrade also provides 100,000 hours of life, as well as a 33-per-cent weight savings, compared to fluorescent. The PWI upgrade also requires 50-per-cent less measured operating current, and eliminates the high voltage associated with fluorescent lighting. LEDs also require less ongoing maintenance.

“The B200/250 LED upgrade is more rugged and it’s also less expensive over the life of the light. We have given B200/250 owners the very best possible light for their aircraft and the best return on their cabin lighting investment,” concluded Lorik.