The Beechcraft 65-B80 is part of the Queen Air series, known for its twin-engine, pressurized cabin versatility. As an improved variant of the basic Model 65, the B80 was produced until the series ended in 1978.
Beechcraft was established in 1932 in Wichita, Kansas, by Walter and Olive Ann Beech, along with Ted A. Wells, and quickly became a prominent brand in general aviation, starting with the Model 17 Staggerwing. Throughout its history, the company was acquired by Raytheon and later became a brand under Textron Aviation.
A range of platforms and access solutions are utilized around this aircraft for maintenance. These include the Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog. These products facilitate maintenance access to all key areas of the aircraft.
For the Nose Section, access is provided for components such as the Radome, Antenna, Nose Avionics, Windshield & Cockpit, and Bulkhead. Forward Fuselage access is supported for the Main Entry Door, Cargo/Baggage, Lighting Systems, Cabin Access, Environmental Control System (ECS), and Forward Wheel Well Access. Landing Gear maintenance is supported for both the Nose Landing Gear and Main Landing Gear.
Access solutions are indispensable for the Middle Fuselage / Wing Box Area (Wing Box, Fuel Tanks, Oil Maintenance, Cabin Interior, Wi-Fi, Emergency Exit) and the Wing & Engine Pylon section (Pylon, Anti-Ice, Engine components, Hydraulics, and Fuel Tanks/Pumps). Comprehensive coverage is also provided for the AFT Fuselage and Tail Section (Empennage), including the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) compartments and the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers.
