Ports, Drop Hatches, and Windows
Explore our ports, drop hatches, and window modifications. Whether for research or surveillance, our solutions can be adapted for mission capabilities across various platforms.
Camera Mounting Provisions and Drop Hatch for King Air
Avcon provides Single or Dual Camera Mounting Provisions (Tandem Cameras) for the King Air 200, 300, and B300 series, per STC No. SA2429CE. A third baggage-compartment camera port is available under STC No. SA2428CE. Together, the two STCs add provisions for a total of three ports, converting the King Air into a versatile mapping and survey platform.
Dual Camera Ports SA2429CE is used to install single or dual sensors from manufacturers including Leica, Optech, Trimble, Ultracam, and others. The modification uses an S-BSL-7 Optical Glass Window to maintain aircraft pressurization at altitude without inhibiting sensor operation – but the optical glass can be removed for unpressurized, open-air operations.
Camera Provisions with Sliding Door and Drift Sight for King Air
Avcon offers structural mounting provisions for a Single Camera Port with a sliding door and drift sight on the King Air 90 Series Aircraft, approved by STC No. SA1726CE.
This installation supports most modern cameras, LIDAR, scanners, and other sensors from major manufacturers such as Leica and UltraCam.
STC No. SA1726CE is also approved for unpressurized, open-air operations with the optical glass pane removed
Dual Camera/Sensor Ports for Caravan
STC SA01975WI
Avcon modifies the Textron/Cessna 208/208B (Caravan), providing single or dual oversized sensor (camera) ports with up to a 27.5” x 25” FOV opening. The cost-effective Avcon C-208/208B modification fits the latest generation of mapping sensors.
The FAA STC-approved modification includes wire routing and electrical provisions. The Avcon Special Mission Caravan modification has been optimized for minimal downtime. There are no material performance changes.
Cabin Optical Glass Replacements for King Air
Cabin Optical Glass Windows enhance the surveillance capabilities of cabin crew and equipment by installing Optical Glass to the specified windows.
STC No. SA2795CE (right-top, for the King Air 200, 300, and B300) installs optical glass on the escape window and/or any other desired cabin windows.
STC No. SA2788CE (right-bottom, for the King Air 90 series) installs an optical glass on the escape window to provide the operator additional surveillance and recognition flexibilities with portable cameras.
When desired, Avcon can seek a deviation on the STC to install optical glass in a location other than the escape window.