Aviat Husky A-1B200 Certified
Aviat Aircraft has completed FAR Part 23 certification requirements for the Husky A-1B200, which is equipped with a fuel-injected IO-360 Lycoming engine rated at 200 horsepower. The powerplant includes dual exhaust and dual oil coolers that are kept cool through a new cowl flap. This makes it possible to climb from sea level to 10,000’ at best rate of climb, without any cooling issues.
While at 10,000’ the A-1B200 will continue to climb at 300 fpm above the climb rate for the standard 180 hp Husky. The new 200 hp model features a 210 cm MT composite propeller. A new, formed bump cowl access engine door is also a standard item on the A-1B200. The aircraft has already been certified for tundra tires up to 31“ in diameter and will soon complete flight testing for floats and skis.
At 7,500’ the A-1B200 is 8 knots faster than the standard Husky. The speed range for this model is 45 mph to 145 mph. It has a maximum initial rate of climb of 1,700 fpm at gross weight at sea level and has a 700 mile range. The aircraft has the new, extended flaps, and high performance ailerons which are dynamically balanced, eliminating the need for spades and which increases the roll rate by 50 percent.
”Essentially, the A-1B200 extends the STOL envelope for the Husky,“ said Aviat President Stu Horn. ”It gets off faster, climbs faster, cruises faster and lands in the same short distance. This aircraft lives for its cool, high altitude climb performance. It’s what the market asked for and we’re pleased to provide it with unparalleled STOL performance.“
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