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 Arvico, a Tronair Company distributed by the Allied International global network of GSE professionals, manufactures a 28.5 volt DC diesel engine driven GPU rated at 800A continuous and 2,000A peak and a VLJ gasoline engine GPU rated at 150A continuous and 1,000A peak. Arvico also manufactures a full line of “StordAir” jet engine air start bottles. The StordAir units are designed specifically for business, regional or commercial aircraft engine starts.
A rvico's Air Start Stordair
Standard Features:
* Two sizes to choose from SA280 and SA500
* Choice of 2 or 3 lbs per minute recovery
* Two high flow relief valves prevent aircraft over pressurization
* ASME certified receiver tank (with inspection manway)
* Pressure gauge and relief valve
* Unloaded starting
* Low oil level protection
* Inner & after cooler system
* Easy access manual tank drain
* Automatic condensate drain system
* Heavy duty fan cooled air compressor
* Central air start control panel
* Maintenance free main airstart regulator
* Emergency shut off valve removes all air flow to aircraft
* No fuel shut down system
* Heavy duty fifth wheel steering with towbar operated brakes
* Meets or exceeds all airport noise restrictions
* 30 ft. (9.1 m) start hose with scuff jacket and aircraft coupling
* Test coupling for air pressure adjustment
* Finish: Powder Coat White
Available Option:
* Low pressure 500/100 psig regulator with shut off valve, and 20 ft (6.1 m) hose
* 50 ft (15.2 m) start hose with scuff jacket and aircraft coupling.
The Stordair units are a less expensive and quieter alternative to constant flow Airstarts. Even the smaller unit will provide 10 consecutive starts for a Challenger or a Gulfstream and will refill the pressure vessel in a little over 10 minutes after a single start. The larger unit (500) will provide 11 consecutive starts of a Boeing 737-200 and is capable of one start of a Boeing 777-300. Allied recently delivered one unit to Istanbul airport in Turkey.
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