The FAA recently issued an Airworthiness Directive which mandates the horizontal stabilizer inspection previously incorporated in the maintenance manual for your Beechjet/Hawker 400 series aircraft.
This added inspection requirement is due to multiple reports of fatigue cracking in the horizontal stabilizer ribs. Most of the aircraft we have inspected do in fact contain this cracking, which has necessitated replacing all the horizontal stabilizer ribs with a newer improved design.
The FAA has deemed this serious enough to issue an AD (2014-15-15):
“We are issuing this AD to detect and correct such cracking, which could result in the failure of the horizontal stabilizer and loss of pitch control of the airplane.”
You can click on this link to read the Airworthiness Directive.
Cutter Aviation is one of only a handful of BeechJet Authorized Service Centers that has the experience, expertise and equipment to complete the inspection and replacement of rib assemblies if necessary.
Please note that per AD (2014-15-15), a complete inspection of the horizontal stabilizer is required before 7400 flight hours or within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever is later.
Call now to speak with one of our technical service specialists who can help you schedule this requirement with minimum downtime.
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Christopher Gradisar
Manager of Aircraft Services, ADSXChristopher GradisarManager of Aircraft Services, ADSEmailChristopher Gradisar is Cutter Aviation’s Manager of Aircraft Services in Addison, Texas. Mr. Gradisar is responsible for managing all aspects of the maintenance operation including the successful implementation of maintenance work order projects and cost-effective utilization of department resources to meet or exceed the service, avionics, and aircraft upgrade requirements requested from Cutter Aviation’s maintenance customers.
Mr. Gradisar began his career with Cutter Aviation in 2005 when he was hired as Chief Inspector for Cutter’s maintenance facility at Dallas Executive Airport. In 2012 Christopher accepted the position as Service Supervisor where he directed the day-to-day operations for the shop. He started his aviation career working as an A&P for an aircraft maintenance provider in Pueblo, CO and later moved to Dallas, TX and worked as a floor inspector with Raytheon Aircraft.
Christopher enjoys working on home improvement projects in his spare time as well as sailing and racing his MacGregor 26S sailboat. Mr. Gradisar also enjoys spending time with his two grown children and 15-month-old granddaughter.
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James Fisher
Engine Program Sales and Client Relationship ManagerXJames FisherEngine Program Sales and Client Relationship ManagerEmailJames Fisher is the Engine Program Sales and Client Relationship Manager for Cutter Aviation. James brings with him 25 years of solid aviation experience. Fisher began his career as an A&P mechanic and has held management positions with increasing responsibilities throughout the Aviation Industry. He held several positions in his 15 years at Pratt & Whitney Canada as an Engine Line Manager, Materials Manager, Operation Manager, and Continuous Improvement Manager for ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence). In his last position as Director of Maintenance for N1 LLC his duties included setting up a heavy maintenance shop for the Honeywell HTF 7000, developing a Mobile Repair Team (MRT), implementing logistics, and managing the Fleet Maintenance Program for all Flexjet Aircraft in Arizona. He was also responsible for managing the operations of the repair station in West Virginia.
James enjoys his leisure time watching or playing sports, specifically baseball.
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Kevin Reedy
Manager of Aircraft Services, SATXKevin ReedyManager of Aircraft Services, SATEmailKevin Reedy is the Manager of Aircraft Service at Cutter Aviation in San Antonio, Texas. With more than 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, quality assurance, maintenance management and customer service within the Aeronautical Industry, Kevin has the knowledge that is needed to successfully maintain and oversee all the safety policies of Cutter Aviation. He came to Cutter in November 2011 as the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor, was promoted to Maintenance Manager in 2015 then went on to be the Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager in 2017. With each role he has held, Kevin has proven his reliability and effectiveness and quickly became an asset to the company.
Kevin was first introduced to aviation as a teenager, flying around with his Stepfather in a Cessna 182. From then on, he was hooked and went on to have a lifelong career in aviation. In his spare time, he enjoys camping, off-roading, fishing, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.
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