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The Adam Aircraft A700 program has accomplished a major milestone
by receiving its first Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With this significant
endorsement, the Adam Aircraft Flight Test Program is entering into a
new phase where FAA representatives are authorized to begin flight
testing on the A700 for FAA certification credit.
"This event confirms we are on target for achieving FAA
certification of the A700 in 2008," said Adam Aircraft President
Duncan Koerbel. "We have steadily moved from our first flight of the
fully conforming A700 this spring into FAA testing by taking advantage
of the commonality with the already certified A500 twin piston as well
as over 900 hours of development flying with the first two A700
prototypes."
In order to secure Type Certification of the A700, Adam Aircraft
will have four flight test aircraft dedicated to TIA tasks. The FAA
TIA validates that Adam Aircraft has submitted all necessary
information, including technical data, required to begin type
certification and concurred that the system under test reached a point
where it will meet all applicable FAA regulations. "We are meeting and
exceeding our performance goals and will deliver what we believe to be
the best value for price, performance and cabin size in the VLJ
class," Koerbel said.
"Our first A700 TIA from the FAA is the formal starting point for
FAA compliance certification flight testing of the aircraft. This
event is a culmination of the efforts of the entire company and is a
testament to the work accomplished to date," said John Wolf, Adam
Aircraft Chairman and CEO. "We are grateful to the FAA team for their
support throughout this process."
"Historically, new aircraft programs that have gone through the
rigorous testing to receive a TIA have also successfully obtained a
Type Certificate. TIA for the Adam Aircraft Flight Test Program will
be the first of many that the company will receive for the A700 which
will lead to the final goal of full Type Certification," said Wolf.
Adam Aircraft is currently testing the A700 Engine Handling
Characteristics. Environmental testing will also begin next week at
the world renowned McKinley Climatic Chamber at Eglin Air Force Base
in Florida. Used by the military and civil aviation, aircraft tests
are conducted at extreme temperatures and in severe weather conditions
including hot weather, cold weather, freezing rain and blowing snow.
Testing will involve Adam Aircraft personnel, Williams International
and the FAA.
Adam Aircraft is a designer and manufacturer of advanced aircraft
for civil and government markets. The company uses computer-aided
design, rapid prototyping, advanced manufacturing techniques, and
carbon composite materials to produce high-performance aircraft at
attractive prices. The A500 twin-engine piston aircraft has been Type
Certified by the FAA, and the A700, which is currently undergoing
flight test and development, will carry seven people and feature the
best people-to-price performance ratio of any VLJ. Adam Aircraft
headquarters are based at Centennial Airport (APA) in Englewood,
Colorado, with additional facilities in Pueblo, Colorado, and Ogden,
Utah. To learn more about the company, visit www.adamaircraft.com.
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