For Immediate Release

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Securaplane received a PMA 
for the XL246-A Emergency Battery System 
for the Canadair Challenger 601-3A and 601-3R aircraft



On March 1, 1996, Securaplane received a Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) 
from the Federal Aviation Administration for the XL246-A Emergency Battery 
System for installation on the Canadair Challenger 601-3A and 601-3R aircraft.

Securaplane's XL246-A is a direct replacement for the existing emergency 
battery system on the Challenger aircraft.  Canadair has recently released 
an optional Service Bulletin providing for installation of the XL246-A.

The XL246-A features Sealed Lead Acid "Dry Cell Batteries" that require no 
maintenance and have exceptional high and low temperature characteristics.  
Features include no deep cycling, no memory characteristics and enhanced 
shelf life compared to the Ni-Cad units they replace. 

Securaplane is in the process of obtaining a PMA for the XL246-A on 
Gulfstream III and Dassault Falcon 50 aircraft.

Securaplane is a designer and manufacturer of emergency power and 
electrical systems as well as electronic aircraft security systems.  
Securaplane is based in Tucson, Arizona.


Please contact Securaplane for further information at:

10800 N. Mavinee Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85737
Phone: 520-297-0844 FAX: 520-498-4924

Or look us up on the web at:
www.securplane.com