News for 350 and 360 owners: As of July 2026, BLR Aerospace released a new replacement winglet STC covering the King Air 350 and 360 series. If you are searching for King Air 350 replacement winglets or King Air 360 replacement winglets, this affects you – even if you don’t need an upgrade today.
Let me explain what this actually is, who it’s for, and why you probably want to know about it before you need it.
What the King Air 350 Replacement Winglets STC Means
This isn’t a brand-new original-install STC for a bare wingtip. This is a formally approved path to replace King Air winglets with BLR replacement winglets on 350 and 360 airplanes that already have winglets, whether the original tips are damaged or worn, or the owner wants to move to the current BLR product.
Until this STC dropped, owners seeking a complete winglet installation or replacement path after damage had limited choices. This approval streamlines the entire installation process for Beechcraft operators. Now there’s a clean, FAA-blessed way to put a current-production BLR winglet on those airframes and keep the aircraft flying with a documented, supported STC in the logbook. Consult a Specialist: Call me before you start any winglet installation or replacement project
Who Needs King Air 350 & 360 Replacement Winglets
If you operate these airframes, one of the following likely applies:
- Your existing winglets have taken damage from a hangar rash, ground handling event, or bird strike, and you’ve been trying to figure out the cleanest repair path.
- Your winglets are showing wear at the tips or the attachment area, and you’re weighing repair versus replacement.
- You’re a pre-buy inspector or buyer looking at an aircraft with older winglets and wondering what the go-forward path looks like.
- You’re a fleet operator standardizing your aircraft fleet on a supported, current-production winglet.
If any of those describe you, this news matters.
Why It Matters Beyond the Immediate Owners
Even if your winglets are in perfect shape today, this STC changes the resale conversation on 350s and 360s. Aircraft that have a documented path to a viable alternative to the OEM winglet benefit in the market. That’s true for every aircraft in the fleet, not just the ones needing replacement.
Next Steps for King Air Winglets for Sale & Upgrades
Before browsing general market listings or estimating total project costs on your own, take these three steps:
- Inspect Your Aircraft: Take a hard look at your winglets on your next preflight. Look at leading edges, tip caps, and attachment areas. If anything looks off, call your A&P and start the paper trail.
- Evaluate Transactions: If you’re mid-sale or mid-buy on an aircraft, factor this new STC into your negotiation. It changes the risk profile of a used 350/360 with older winglets.
- Consult a Specialist: Call me before you make any decisions. Every 350/360 is a bit different – options, mission, hours, prior damage history all matter. There is no one-size-fits-all answer here, but there is now a clean STC path that didn’t exist a few weeks ago. Learn more about our complete King Air performance upgrades available for your airframe.
Evaluating King Air 350 Replacement Winglets Options
Contact Authorized BLR Winglets King Air Dealer Consultant Dave Chapman
I’m the independent BLR Aerospace sales rep. Fifty years in aviation, one-person shop in Oklahoma City. Whether you are inquiring about a single King Air winglet replacement, when you call, you get me. Not a queue, not a chatbot, not a salesperson reading a script.
Dave Chapman
Phone: 405-831-5466 (Available 24/7)
On-Wing Consulting Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new BLR winglet replacement STC for the King Air 350 and 360?This STC provides a formally approved, FAA-certified path to replace damaged or worn winglets on King Air 350 and 360 aircraft using current-production BLR Aerospace winglets. It is strictly designed for airframes that already have winglets installed, ensuring continued compliance and performance.
When should a King Air operator consider replacing their winglets?Operators should initiate a replacement assessment if their existing winglets have sustained localized damage from hangar rash, ground handling incidents, or bird strikes. It is also an ideal path for fleet managers aiming to standardize their aircraft on modern BLR products, or for buyers evaluating the long-term viability of an older airframe.
How does the replacement winglet STC impact my King Air’s resale value?Having a documented, FAA-approved alternative to OEM winglets inherently reduces buyer hesitation and protects the aircraft’s market value. Even if your current winglets are pristine, the existence of this STC lowers the long-term maintenance risk profile for prospective buyers of used 350 and 360 models.
How much does a King Air 350 winglet replacement cost?Pricing is highly variable because every airframe has a unique operational history, mission profile, and potential prior damage. Operators must have their airframe logbooks, existing STC documentation, and wingtip attachment points evaluated by an authorized specialist to generate an accurate, custom quote.