WASILLA, ALASKA, 5-April-2018 – Adding to their growing list of FAA Approved products available in support of the world’s Cessna Caravan fleets, Airforms, Inc. has announced FAA STC approval for part number AF2617076-1. This component is a step approved to replace any one of the three Cessna steps in the passenger airstair door on both the C208 & C208B models. The step is a direct replacements for Cessna P/N’s 2617076-1, 2617076-10 or 2617076-11. Airforms step is engineered for increased longevity and is constructed solely from aluminum to eliminate the incidence of delaminating operators experience with the OEM steps.
Airforms’ Engineer Robert Ray explains, “We have been in contact with a number of Caravan fleet operators that for some time have struggled with the need for frequent replacement of the steps on the passenger airstair door, and they have requested a solution. Our new Passenger Step is of all aluminum construction and can withstand significantly more weight than the original, is more resilient to weather, and will have a longer service life – at a price point that provides real value in the industry. In addition, having a single part number that can replace any one of the three OEM part numbers allows operators to keep their spares inventory cost in check.”
Airforms is the world’s leading supplier of replacement engine baffles for a wide range of general aviation aircraft; products also include an expanding line of turboprop aircraft PMA parts, STCs, and hard to source parts for fleet operators. Airforms maintains an FAA approved manufacturing system for PMA parts, supported by an in-house engineering department.
For more information, including a secure online marketplace and catalog, visit www.airforms.biz. Airforms operates from 7 AM to 7 PM CST business days and can be reached directly at 907-892-8244.
Download our official press release (PDF) here: AIRFORMS INC PRESS RELEASE C208 Passenger Airstair Step STC 4-5-18
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