Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Starts FAA Trials of PC-12 Anti-lock Brakes
All PC-12 models are eligible for eABS installation, provided the aircraft is equipped with a Waas-enabled GPS.
Advent Aircraft Systems started FAA certification trials of its anti-skid braking system for the Pilatus PC-12 this month. All models of the turboprop single are eligible for eABS installation, provided they are equipped with a Waas-enabled GPS. (Photo: Advent Aircraft Systems)
Advent Aircraft Systems started FAA certification trials of its anti-skid braking system for the Pilatus PC-12 this month. All models of the turboprop single are eligible for eABS installation, provided they are equipped with a Waas-enabled GPS. (Photo: Advent Aircraft Systems)

Advent Aircraft Systems has begun FAA certification trials of its anti-skid braking system for the Pilatus PC-12. When certified, this will mark the third STC for Advent’s eABS; the company holds similar approvals for the  Eclipse 500/550 and Beechcraft King Air 300/B300. All PC-12 models are eligible for eABS installation, provided the aircraft is equipped with a Waas-enabled GPS.