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CAP 12000 TWIN OTTER FLOAT PRODUCTION
The original Twin Otter DHC-6 floats will be back in production in 2009 after a 15 year absence from the market. P.K. Floats Inc. and Kenn Borek Air Ltd. are Pleased to announce the forming of a Licensing partnership to manufacture the CAP 12000 model float for the DeHavilland Twin otter.
P.K. Floats inc. will manufacture the CAP floats at it's Lincoln, Maine facility. P.K. Floats will also be responsible for the sales and parts distribution. according to P.K. President Alton Bouchard, they also plan to do several upgrades on the floats including modifying the floats for storage compartments and adding hydroboosters. The addition of hydro boosters has proven to increase takeoff performance and durability on the existing models of P.K. floats while also reducing spray produced during takeoff and landing.
The floats will be available for the 100, 200, and 300 series Twin otters direct from P.K. Float. The new 400 series Twin Otter floats will be available through Viking Aircraft in the Future.
Additional information will be available on the P.K. and Kenn Borek Air websites within the next 60 days. This information will include pricing, production schedule, upgrades, options, and first delivery dates the information me be viewed here at www.pkfloats.com or at www.borekair.com PK floats can also be reached at Tel: (207)794-0180
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PK2250A Amphibious Float NOW CERTIFIED!!!
P.K. Floats Inc. is pleased to announce the certification of a new model float, the PK 2250A Amphibious model. This new float is the lightest in its class in the industry, the floats installed weight is 409 lbs. with a net gain of approximately 295 lbs. after landing gear removal and weight reduction. This float features many of the new innovative designs and materials used on our PK 3050A amphibious float.
P.K. Floats Inc. received STC certification on Nov. 7, 2008 for all model Huskys including the A-1C 180hp and 200hp (STC# SA00280BO). The floats do not require a ventral fin, reducing the cost by $3,600 for the fin alone, and do not have rudder locks. The installation time has also been greatly reduced, with no messy electric hydraulic pump in the back of the aircraft.
The gross weight for the A-1B/C is currently 2,200 lbs. A gross weight increase to 2,400 lbs. is nearly completed, with all flight testing done. This increase will not require a ventral fin. This approval should be completed in 2009.
PK Floats will next be seeking certification of this float on: PA18 Super Cub, Top Cub TC 180, and Cessna 172. The certification program will also include the Bellanca Scout and PA 12.
The PK 2250A is based on the PK B2300 float that has been very successful and a great performer on all of the existing approved models of aircraft. The new PK 2250A also features the rear hydrobooster and a forward chine hydrobooster that is currently used on the PK 3050A. This float also has the same type design main landing gear swing arm made of stainless steel. The nose gear features composite nose gear with a proven shimmy dampener system.
The PK 2250A has 50 lb storage compartments in each float, identical to the B2300s. This is standard on our new model. The new flush hatches also have a newly designed neoprene gasket to eliminate leakage in the compartment.
The hydraulic system is installed in the left hand float compartment similar to our larger PK 3050A model floats. The installation of the power pack in the float saves additional plumbing and weight. The main landing gear and nose landing gear cylinders are stainless steel.
The water rudders are made of the same composite material as are the PK 3050A rudders. This reduces weight, eliminates corrosion and allows flexibility to the blades when beaching the aircraft.
The rear bottom has a keel as well as being made from a single sheet of aluminum to increase the strength, therefore eliminating denting or compression of the rear bottom during beaching or while it is on a ramp.
The float has a newly designed lightweight double puck braking system that will greatly improve stopping power and breaking distance. We have also incorporated a grease purging system to allow grease to be pumped into the wheel without filling the entire cavity with grease. The main landing gear axle is stainless steel and does not require the use of a cotter pin. This same proven design is also used on our larger model PK 3050A float.
The PK2250A also incorporates all stainless steel hardware in the steering system, including water rudder springs that will eliminate rust and staining of the paint due to corrosion
For additional information call and ask for Sales regarding this new product.
PK 3050A Amphibious Float Certification PK Floats Inc. is pleased to announce the certification of their new PK 3050A Amphibious Floats. STC # SA00213BO for Cessna 185 was received April 1, 2005.
This new float is the lightest in its class in the industry. Tipping the scales at 579 lbs installed on the Cessna 185.
The PK 3050A has a long list of new and innovative designs and materials. Some of the new features are all stainless steel hydraulic cylinders, stainless steel main landing gear swing arm and composite nose gear and water rudders.
Both Floats have standard storage compartments of 100 lbs each.Installation time will be greatly reduced due to the power pack being located in the right hand float
The variable dead rise bottom design and the addition of a rear hydrobooster makes the float an outstanding performer.
We are currently working on obtaining certification of the PK 3050A on the Cessna 180, Cessna 182 and Maule. The install weight on the Cessna 182 will be 570 lbs and the Maule will weigh in at 568 lbs.
