FIKI Approved for G36 Bonanza

Pia Bergqvist

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 09:27 PM ET

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Courtesy of Hawker Beechcraft

Key Takeaways:

The FAA has awarded a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to CAV Aerospace for its TKS Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) system on the Beechcraft G36 Bonanza.
The TKS system protects surfaces from ice using glycol-based fluid dispensed through leading-edge panels, a propeller slinger ring, and a windshield spray bar, providing 2.5 hours of protection per full tank.
Installation of the system costs $47,500, adds 51 pounds of empty weight, and offers G36 pilots enhanced safety and peace of mind.

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Finally, Beechcraft G36 Bonanza pilots can fly with the peace of mind of having ice protection.

The FAA has awarded a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the G36 to CAV Aerospace in Salina, Kansas, for its TKS Flight Into Known Icing (FIKI) system. The G36 STC is an amendment to CAV’s STC for the A36 Bonanza and costs $47,500 to install. The TKS system sends glycol-based fluid through laser drilled titanium panels installed on the leading edges of the wings and horizontal and vertical stabilizers.