Arvico, a Tronair Company distributed by the Allied International global network of GSE professionals, manufactures a 28.5 volt DC diesel engine driven GPU rated at 800A continuous and 2,000A peak and a VLJ gasoline engine GPU rated at 150A continuous and 1,000A peak. Arvico also manufactures a full line of “StordAir” jet engine air start bottles. The StordAir units are designed specifically for business, regional or commercial aircraft engine starts. 

Arvico's Air Start Stordair

    * Two sizes to choose from SA280 and SA500
    * Choice of 2 or 3 lbs per minute recovery
    * Two high flow relief valves prevent aircraft over pressurization
    * ASME certified receiver tank (with inspection manway)
    * Pressure gauge and relief valve
    * Unloaded starting
    * Low oil level protection
    * Inner & after cooler system
    * Easy access manual tank drain
    * Automatic condensate drain system
    * Heavy duty fan cooled air compressor
    * Central air start control panel
    * Maintenance free main airstart regulator
    * Emergency shut off valve removes all air flow to aircraft
    * No fuel shut down system
    * Heavy duty fifth wheel steering with towbar operated brakes
    * Meets or exceeds all airport noise restrictions
    * 30 ft. (9.1 m) start hose with scuff jacket and aircraft coupling
    * Test coupling for air pressure adjustment
    * Finish: Powder Coat White

Available Option:

    * Low pressure 500/100 psig regulator with shut off valve, and 20 ft (6.1 m) hose
    * 50 ft (15.2 m) start hose with scuff jacket and aircraft coupling.

The Stordair units are a less expensive and quieter alternative to constant flow Airstarts. Even the smaller unit will provide 10 consecutive starts for a Challenger or a Gulfstream and will refill the pressure vessel in a little over 10 minutes after a single start. The larger unit (500) will provide 11 consecutive starts of a Boeing 737-200  and is capable of one start of a Boeing 777-300.  Allied recently delivered one unit to Istanbul airport in Turkey.