June 2007 - The Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM), The Cessna Aircraft Company, released revision 16 to the Conquest II Maintenance Manual. Revision 16 includes Supplemental Inspection Documents (SID's) and adds 26 new required phase inspections. With these additional inspection requirements, the Conquest II inspection program incorporates new Nondestructive Testing (NDT) technology with the aim of maintaining the reliability and safety of the aging fleet.
According to this revision all Cessna Conquest II's regardless of age, flight time, or specific mission must be scheduled for compliance with these inspections by September of 2008. You can apply for an extension, but some conditions do apply.

July 2007 - The Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM), The Cessna Aircraft Company, released revision 6 to the Conquest I Maintenance Manual. Revision 6 includes Supplemental Inspection Documents (SID's) and adds 31 new required phase inspections. With these additional inspection requirements, the Conquest II inspection program incorporates new Nondestructive Testing (NDT) technology with the aim of maintaining the reliability and safety of the aging fleet. Moreover, on February 4th, 2008 The Cessna Aircraft Company released Service Bulletin CQB08-2. This Service Bulletin requires the de-mate of both wings to facilitate installation of access panels necessary to accomplish the new Supplemental Inspection Documents.
According to this revision all Cessna Conquest I's regardless of age, flight time, or specific mission must be scheduled for compliance with these inspections by December of 2008. You can apply for an extension, but some conditions do apply.

The Solution

We at Thunder Aviation understand the complexity and added burden these new inspections cause. Our experienced staff has established Flat-Rate Pricing and Turn Times to help you overcome these forced mandates. Not only will we guarantee you the price of compliance, but the time it costs you! Thunder Aviation is commented to keep you flying safely and efficiently. If you have not already received our proposal, send us an email or give us a call.
Due to shear volume of the affected aircraft; it will be imperative that your aircraft be scheduled well in advance of the September 2008 deadline. While we can still schedule a few aircraft for completion prior to the deadline, our production slots are filling.
As an owner or operator, can you afford to be without an airworthy aircraft after September or December 2008? Let Thunder Aviation help you to be prepared! We can assist you by accomplishing the inspections or applying for an extension on your behalf!

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