Cloud Physics, Aerosols, Air Quality Research
Cloud Seeding Aircraft Conversions/Modifications
Air Medical Aircraft Conversions
Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance
FARGO JET CENTER
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Fargo Jet Center, headquartered in Fargo, ND (KFAR), has extensive experience in modifying aircraft for special missions including air medical, atmospheric research, cloud seeding, ISR, and Satellite Communications. Since 1995, FJC has modified 140+ aircraft used worldwide.
Fargo, North Dakota (ND), United States
Aerospace
Products & Services
ISR Aircraft | Retractable Camera Mount
Fargo Jet Center
Multi-Mission Capable Platforms
• Environmental Survey and Management
• Fire Detection and Monitoring
• Law Enforcement, Military, and Homeland Security Missions
• Maritime Surveillance
• Search and Rescue
• Target Acquisition, Identification, and Tracking
Compatible - Retractable unit is compatible with most ISR sensor systems such as:
•Trakka Systems, FLIR Systems, Inc, L3Harris Technologies, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Churchill Navigation, and others
Simplistic, Compact & Lightweight Design
• Simplistic and compact design, belly-mounted, and 100% contained within cargo pod with retractable door
• Protects sensor from the elements to and from the target area and off-airport operations
• Enables covert operations
• Lightweight design results in more fuel capacity extending the aircraft endurance and time on station
• Reduced maintenance man hours in operational support
• Parts are PMA-approved; major components are COTS (commercial off-the-shelf)
Aircraft Certification
• Initial FAA STC (SA04567CH) is certified for the Daher Kodiak 100 aircraft and is planned to certify on additional aircraft
• Kodiak is designed for off-airport ops and short take-off and landing (STOL)
Specifications
• Dimensions: 35X25X16
• Weight: RCM + Door Assembly and installation hardware: 110 lbs
• Payload: 120 lb. sensor
• Power Requirements: 28 volts, 15 Amps
• Cargo Pod opening: 23.5” long, 18.5” wide
• EMI Shielded Circuits
• Sealed Actuator- Self Lubricating, Moisture Resistant
RCM Kit Includes
• Retractable Camera Mount System with universal sensor mounting plate
• Retractable Cargo Pod Door System
• Engine Breather Extension
• Wire Harness
• Handheld controller
• RCM Installation Manual
• Environmental Survey and Management
• Fire Detection and Monitoring
• Law Enforcement, Military, and Homeland Security Missions
• Maritime Surveillance
• Search and Rescue
• Target Acquisition, Identification, and Tracking
Compatible - Retractable unit is compatible with most ISR sensor systems such as:
•Trakka Systems, FLIR Systems, Inc, L3Harris Technologies, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Intelligence & Space, Churchill Navigation, and others
Simplistic, Compact & Lightweight Design
• Simplistic and compact design, belly-mounted, and 100% contained within cargo pod with retractable door
• Protects sensor from the elements to and from the target area and off-airport operations
• Enables covert operations
• Lightweight design results in more fuel capacity extending the aircraft endurance and time on station
• Reduced maintenance man hours in operational support
• Parts are PMA-approved; major components are COTS (commercial off-the-shelf)
Aircraft Certification
• Initial FAA STC (SA04567CH) is certified for the Daher Kodiak 100 aircraft and is planned to certify on additional aircraft
• Kodiak is designed for off-airport ops and short take-off and landing (STOL)
Specifications
• Dimensions: 35X25X16
• Weight: RCM + Door Assembly and installation hardware: 110 lbs
• Payload: 120 lb. sensor
• Power Requirements: 28 volts, 15 Amps
• Cargo Pod opening: 23.5” long, 18.5” wide
• EMI Shielded Circuits
• Sealed Actuator- Self Lubricating, Moisture Resistant
RCM Kit Includes
• Retractable Camera Mount System with universal sensor mounting plate
• Retractable Cargo Pod Door System
• Engine Breather Extension
• Wire Harness
• Handheld controller
• RCM Installation Manual
Cloud Seeding Aircraft
Fargo Jet Center
Fargo Jet Center holds Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, and 300 series aircraft for installation of weather research, atmospheric measurement, and cloud seeding equipment, which would include provisions for all equipment necessary for performance and capabilities listed for your Aerial Measurement missions.
• Fuselage Ejectable Flare Rack
• Left and Right Burn-in-Place flare racks
• Firing Control Boxes (2)
• Datalogger
• GPS Antenna for Datalogger
• Datalogger Cockpit Display
• WMI Wiring
• Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement
• Instructions for Continuous Airworthiness
The above capability and installations are available with full operational authority as well as being removable in order to utilize dual Airworthiness Categories of Normal and Restricted.
• Fuselage Ejectable Flare Rack
• Left and Right Burn-in-Place flare racks
• Firing Control Boxes (2)
• Datalogger
• GPS Antenna for Datalogger
• Datalogger Cockpit Display
• WMI Wiring
• Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement
• Instructions for Continuous Airworthiness
The above capability and installations are available with full operational authority as well as being removable in order to utilize dual Airworthiness Categories of Normal and Restricted.
Atmospheric Research Aircraft
Fargo Jet Center
Fargo Jet Center holds Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for Beechcraft King Air 90, 200, and 300 series aircraft for installation of weather research, atmospheric measurement and cloud seeding equipment, which would include provisions for all equipment necessary for performance and capabilities listed for your Aerial Measurement missions.
Weather Modification International STC SA03025CH was utilized and has FAA authority for installation of multiple Aerial Measurement configurations and missions to include the following:
• Ejectable Cloud Seeding Flares
• Burn-in-Place Cloud Seeding Flares
• 3-Dimensional Wind Measurements
• Cloud Condensation Nuclei Measurements
• Aerosol Spectrometer
• Precipitation Imaging
• Cloud Droplet Imaging
• Cloud Droplet Spectrometer
• Isokinetic Aerosol Inlet
• Icing Rate Meter
• Liquid Water Content (LWC) and Total Water Content (TWC) Measurements
• Total Air Temperature Sensor
• Dropsonde Deployment System
• Stepped Frequency Microwave Radiometer
• G-Band Water Vapor Radiometer
• Data Acquisition System
• Pan/Tilt/Zoom Dome Camera
• Structural Hard Points and Pylons
• Aircraft Power Distribution System
• Cabin Equipment Racks
• GPS-Based Tracking System
• Integrating Nephelometer
• Trace Gas Measurements NOy, NOx, O3, SO2, H2O, CH4, CO, CO2
• Radiation Detection
• Iridium Satellite Communication and Data Transfer
The above capability and installations are available with full operational authority as well as being removable in order to utilize dual Airworthiness Categories of Normal and Restricted.
Weather Modification International STC SA03025CH was utilized and has FAA authority for installation of multiple Aerial Measurement configurations and missions to include the following:
• Ejectable Cloud Seeding Flares
• Burn-in-Place Cloud Seeding Flares
• 3-Dimensional Wind Measurements
• Cloud Condensation Nuclei Measurements
• Aerosol Spectrometer
• Precipitation Imaging
• Cloud Droplet Imaging
• Cloud Droplet Spectrometer
• Isokinetic Aerosol Inlet
• Icing Rate Meter
• Liquid Water Content (LWC) and Total Water Content (TWC) Measurements
• Total Air Temperature Sensor
• Dropsonde Deployment System
• Stepped Frequency Microwave Radiometer
• G-Band Water Vapor Radiometer
• Data Acquisition System
• Pan/Tilt/Zoom Dome Camera
• Structural Hard Points and Pylons
• Aircraft Power Distribution System
• Cabin Equipment Racks
• GPS-Based Tracking System
• Integrating Nephelometer
• Trace Gas Measurements NOy, NOx, O3, SO2, H2O, CH4, CO, CO2
• Radiation Detection
• Iridium Satellite Communication and Data Transfer
The above capability and installations are available with full operational authority as well as being removable in order to utilize dual Airworthiness Categories of Normal and Restricted.
Air Medical Aircraft
Fargo Jet Center
Air Medical Interior conversions range from fully dedicated interiors to simple interiors allowing for changing configurations between passenger transport and air medical. Typical interior configurations include the following features:
• Customized fabricated medical sidewall
• Ceiling Brownline track for medical mounts
• Sidewall pneumatic outlets/electrical outlets
• Customized shelving racks
• Customized cockpit and cabin USB charging solution
• LED cabin lighting with LED spot lighting for patient loading and care
• Loncoin medical flooring with foam backing
• SATCOM System
• Stainless steel partition covers
• Custom medical cabinets
• Cabin intercom system with 2-way isolate and call functions
• Seat covers with custom embroidery
• Customized fabricated medical sidewall
• Ceiling Brownline track for medical mounts
• Sidewall pneumatic outlets/electrical outlets
• Customized shelving racks
• Customized cockpit and cabin USB charging solution
• LED cabin lighting with LED spot lighting for patient loading and care
• Loncoin medical flooring with foam backing
• SATCOM System
• Stainless steel partition covers
• Custom medical cabinets
• Cabin intercom system with 2-way isolate and call functions
• Seat covers with custom embroidery
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Fargo Jet Center, headquartered in Fargo, ND (KFAR), has extensive experience in modifying aircraft for special missions, particularly for air medical operations, atmospheric research, and cloud seeding. Since 1995, FJC has modified 140+ special mission aircraft used worldwide including the Cessna Citation Series and Caravan, Bombardier Lear 35, 45, 75, Beechcraft Hawker 400, Beechcraft King Air 90/200/300 series, Pilatus PC-12, and Daher Kodiak. Fargo Jet Center’s (FJC) FAA Part 145 MRO, Aeronautical Engineering, and FAA Parts Manufacturing Authorization collaboratively support our aircraft modifications, installations and STC certifications. FJC is FAA Part 135 Charter Operator, Award-winning FBO, and operates a certified flight school. Additionally, FJC’s aircraft sales division supports clients worldwide providing aircraft acquisition, sales, and brokerage services.
FJC provides customers a unique opportunity to leverage our full spectrum of services for a turn-key solution from aircraft evaluation and acquisition through the modification and certification process to final delivery of the aircraft.
Fargo Jet Center and Premier Jet Center are members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Avfuel-branded FBO Network, and the Paragon Aviation Network and Pinnacle Air Network. Exclusive Aircraft Sales is also a member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
FJC provides customers a unique opportunity to leverage our full spectrum of services for a turn-key solution from aircraft evaluation and acquisition through the modification and certification process to final delivery of the aircraft.
Fargo Jet Center and Premier Jet Center are members of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Avfuel-branded FBO Network, and the Paragon Aviation Network and Pinnacle Air Network. Exclusive Aircraft Sales is also a member of the International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA).
