Butler National subsidiary Avcon Industries, Inc. obtained FAA STC Approval of the Textron/Cessna Model 208/208B Caravan with the dual Avcon Camera Ports and Aerodynamically Enhanced Under-fuselage Mounted Pod
New Century, Kansas, July 8, 2024 – Butler National Corporation (OTCQX: BUKS), a
leader in the growing global market for specialized aircraft structural modification,
maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and a recognized provider of gaming
management services, announces that its subsidiary, Avcon Industries, Inc.,
obtained Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
approval of the Avcon dual camera port installation and the Avcon “Special Mission
Pod” modification on the Textron/Cessna Model 208B airplanes.
Avcon obtained STC SA04639CH for the dual camera port installation and the Avcon
“Special Mission Pod” modification on the Cessna Model 208 and 208B
Caravan/Grand Caravan airplanes. The modifications are FAA-approved and may
be simultaneously installed to provide approximately 80 cubic feet of additional
space in the fuselage-mounted pod, which space may accommodate
sensor/cameras/radars with a full 360-degree swept volume. The Avcon dual
camera ports are compatible with the lower fuselage pod and allow the installation of
cabin-mounted Lidar/camera sensors.
The Avcon “Special Mission Pod” is uniquely designed by the Avcon aerospace
engineers to optimize sensor operational capabilities for the Model 208 and 208B
airplanes.” Commented Chris Reedy, President and CEO of Butler National
Corporation. “Similarly, the combination of a Special Mission Pod with the Avcon
Caravan camera ports expands the functionality of the aircraft to other applications.
Avcon engineers once again created a generic design with tremendous adaptability.
I strongly encourage Caravan operators to view the new product offerings on the
Avcon Industries website – www.avconindustries.com.” Added Chris Reedy.
The standard Avcon “Special Mission Pod” for the Model 208 and 208B has a
catalog price starting at $225,000. The Avcon dual camera port modification has a
starting price of $248,000.
“Avcon continues to look for opportunities to grow the utility of airplanes for special
missions, among other commercial operations. While Avcon offers many special
mission modifications for King Air airplanes, from extended nose, camera ports and
its oversized pod for the King Air B300 to provisions for external stores and
workstations, now Avcon has extended its available platforms to include the Model
208/208B Caravan family.” Commented Aric Peters, Director of Sales. Peters
added, “The Avcon modifications are designed for generic functionality, to include
installation, retraction and extension of lights, cameras, and is compatible with a wide
range of radar bands including X/P/L-bands.
More About Butler National Corporation
Butler National Corporation, a 50-year old public stock company, operates in the
Aerospace and Professional Services business segments. The Aerospace Products
segment includes the manufacture, sale and service of electronic equipment and
modifications to aircraft structures and electrical systems to support special mission and
commercial aviation operations. Additionally, we operate two Federal Aviation
Administration (“FAA”) Repair Stations. Butler National companies, Avcon Industries,
Inc. and Butler Avionics, Inc. concentrate on enhancements to Learjet, Beechcraft King
Air, Cessna Caravan, Gulfstream, and other turbine powered aircraft. Butler National-
Tempe designs and manufactures robust electronic controls and cabling.
The Professional Services segment includes the management of a gaming and the
related dining and entertainment facility in Dodge City, Kansas. Boot Hill Casino and
Resort features approximately 500 slot machines, 16 table games and a DraftKings
branded sportsbook.
See our website: www.butlernational.com
For investor information, contact:
David Drewitz, Investor Relations
david@creativeoptionscommunications.com
972-814-5723
Or
Aric Peters, Director of Sales
apeters@butlernational.com
913-780-9595