Precision Turbines, Inc.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012                                                  Volume 5, Issue 23

From all of us here at Precision Turbines, would like to send warm wishes as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, wishing you peace, love and laughter this Holiday Season and throughout the coming year. We would also like to thank all of our readers who continuously make this newsletter a profound success and appreciate all the positive feedback we receive. Being a Veteran owned business, we extend our thoughts and prayers to all active duty service members who are unable to be with their families this Thanksgiving and thank you for your service.


SAMPLE OF PRECISION TURBINES AVAILABLE ENGINE INVENTORY 



ENGINE             TSN          CSN        TSO       REMAINING       STATUS                  

PT6A-28          6294.9       7778       4455.9    ZERO               SALE

PT6A-28          6288.2      7721        2779.2     820                 SALE

JT15D-4/4B       3530.6     2136        71         3429                 SALE

PT6A-20B        3'231:03     9'589      2'610:03    990                SALE  

JT15D-4B         7782          8121     1428          2072             SALE OR LEASE

Call 561-447-0032 for details on our inventory of serviceable PT6A engines   


*Precision Turbines is an ASR (Authorized Sales Representative) for Sierra Industries and specializes in Citation and King Air Engine retrofits. 
 

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Inquiries- Phone: 561.447.0032 | Fax: 561.447.0751

 

 

For Worldwide Sales contact Bob Clyman or Jeff Raines