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Raisbeck And CiES Expand Partnership: Beechcraft King Air To Digital Fuel Quantity Senders

STC targeted for Q4 2025 – First customer deliveries planned for Q2 2026

Raisbeck Engineering and CiES Announce Modern Fuel Quantity System for Beechcraft King Air Fleet

SEATTLE, WA — Raisbeck Engineering, Inc. (“Raisbeck”) and CiES Inc. (“CiES”) today announced a new agreement to deliver a modern, highly reliable Fuel Quantity Indication System (FQIS) for Beechcraft King Air operators.

Building on the companies’ successful collaboration for the Cessna Caravan, the new King Air solution pairs CiES’s proven magneto-resistive sensing technology with Raisbeck’s industry leadership and customer support network. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval is targeted for Q4 2025, with first customer deliveries planned for Q2 2026.

Raisbeck Engineering + CiES Digital Fuel Quantity Senders

Finally! King Air Operators Can Get Accurate Fuel Quantity Readings.

The new FQIS will give pilots precise, stable fuel readings across the entire operating envelope while reducing nuisance faults and long-term maintenance burden.

“King Air operators expect mission-ready reliability, and this program delivers exactly that,” said Gregory Davis, President of Raisbeck Engineering. “CiES’s sensing technology and our customer-care capabilities are a powerful combination. We’ve developed a trust-based partnership that leverages both teams’ strengths and that translates directly into quality, speed, and support for our customers.”

“Raisbeck understands product development, integration, and the King Air market like few others,” added Scott Philiben, President of CiES. “Pairing our magneto-resistive fuel sensing, now widely adopted across OEM and retrofit applications, with Raisbeck’s support culture ensures King Air operators receive a best-in-class solution backed by a team that will stand behind it.”

“This is the upgrade our customers have been asking for,” said Nick Lyle, Vice President of Sales at Raisbeck.

“There is real pent-up demand in the King Air community for a modern, dependable fuel quantity system. We’re excited to bring this to market and begin shipping kits as soon as certification is complete.”

Program Highlights

  • Targeted Certification: STC approval expected Q4 2025
  • Availability: First deliveries planned Q2 2026, starting with the King Air 200
  • Scope: Complete replacement of legacy King Air FQIS components using modern CiES magneto-resistive sensing
  • Benefits: Improved accuracy and stability, reduced maintenance requirements, and enhanced pilot confidence in fuel indication

About Raisbeck Engineering

Raisbeck Engineering is a global leader in performance systems and upgrades for business aircraft, delivering engineered solutions that improve capability, efficiency, and reliability for operators worldwide. Learn more at raisbeck.com. Background information on the companies’ previous Caravan collaboration is available upon request.

About CiES Inc.

CiES is the aviation market leader in magneto-resistive fuel quantity sensing technology, providing precise, reliable fuel indication solutions across both OEM and retrofit applications. Learn more at ciescorp.net.

Shawna J. Livingston – 2025 NBAA Top 40 Under 40

2025 NBAA Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40 Nominee

NBAA 40 under 40 - Shawna Livingston - Vice President Of Operations

Congratulations to Shawna Livingston: 2025 NBAA Top 40 Under 40 Honoree.

We are thrilled to celebrate our Vice President of Operations, Shawna J. Livingston, MBA, who has been selected as one of the 2025 National Business Aviation Association’s Top 40 Under 40. This prestigious recognition highlights the next generation of innovative thinkers who are leading our evolving industry into the future.

Shawna’s journey began more than 20 years ago when she discovered business aviation while working as an administrative assistant during college. A manager recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue a purchasing assistant role, sparking a passion for aviation that launched an extraordinary career. She later earned her Executive MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business, which continues to shape her leadership approach today.

As Shawna noted in her announcement, “I’m especially grateful to the Raisbeck team. Your teamwork, hard work, and dedication to delivering quality to our customers are what make our operations successful every day.” Under her operational leadership, our team continues to push the boundaries of innovation in business aviation.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Shawna and all the dedicated teammates at Raisbeck Engineering who help us elevate the business of aviation every day.

Congratulations, Shawna, on this well-deserved recognition!

Raisbeck Unveils New Composite 5-Blade Swept Propeller for the King Air 200 Series

October 21, 2019 – Las Vegas, Nev. – Raisbeck Engineering, Inc., a leading provider of performance enhancement systems for business and commercial aircraft, is proud to announce a new Composite 5-Blade Swept Propeller for Beechcraft King Air 200 series aircraft. Manufactured by Hartzell Propeller specifically for King Air 200, B200, and B200GT aircraft, and STC’d by Raisbeck Engineering, the Composite 5-Blade Swept Propeller will make its official debut at NBAA-BACE in Las Vegas at the Raisbeck booth.

Noticeably quieter with a 30% noise reduction throughout the aircraft and constructed of structural carbon fiber composite with nickel cobalt leading edges to protect against foreign object damage, the Composite 5-Blade Swept Propellers optimize airfoil efficiency allowing for a larger 96-inch diameter propeller with less blade tip noise. This next generation of propellers offers King Air operators an average of 48 pounds total weight savings versus OEM installed propellers, 16.5% performance in runway acceleration, 48% better in prop reverse and 25.8% better in engine-out climb scenarios with flaps up. The propeller also features unlimited blade life, thereby lowering maintenance and overhaul costs.

With over 30 years of experience in the design, manufacturing, and certification of structural composite propellers, Hartzell and Raisbeck have a long-standing relationship in developing swept blade technology for the entire King Air line. Hartzell’s recent Type Certification (TC) validation for the Composite 5-Blade Swept Propeller paves the way for Raisbeck to acquire Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and begin deliveries in November.

“Raisbeck’s singular focus has always been about performance and added value for aircraft owners,” said company President, Lynn Thomas. “We’re excited to be working with Hartzell to expand our offerings of propellers for the King Air 200 aircraft.”

Raisbeck also offers King Air 200 aircraft owners and operators the option of an Aluminum 4-Blade Swept Propeller, also aerodynamically designed to provide more thrust with less noise. Raisbeck is now taking orders for the Composite 5-Blade Swept Propeller. Contact Raisbeck or a Raisbeck Authorized Dealer for more information and pricing.

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About Hartzell Propeller Inc.
Hartzell Propeller utilizes the strength of lightweight structural composites and robotic manufacturing technologies to optimize propeller performance in all flight phases.

Hartzell Propeller is the global leader in advanced technology aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for business, commercial and government customers. The company designs next- generation propellers with innovative “blended airfoil” technology and manufactures them with revolutionary machining centers, robotics and custom resin transfer molding curing stations. 
 
Hartzell Propeller and its sister company, Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, form the general aviation business unit of Tailwind Technologies Inc. For more info on Hartzell Propeller, go to www.hartzellprop.com.

About Raisbeck Engineering, Inc.
Raisbeck Engineering, an Acorn Growth Aerospace and Defense company, is a leading provider of aircraft modifications for business and commercial aircraft. Dedicated to improving performance and efficiency for aircraft owners, Raisbeck’s aerodynamically-designed enhancements deliver better performance results and improve passenger comfort. For more information about Raisbeck Engineering and our products, please visit www.raisbeck.com. Stay connected with Raisbeck online through our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn accounts.

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