Dual GPS - IFR Enroute/Approach Certified and WAAS upgradeable units built on proven GNS 430/530 technology.
Fully Integrated Mode S Transponder with Traffic Information System (TIS)
Digital Audio Panel with 3 x COM, 2 x NAV, Pilot/Crew Isolation intercom capability with 6-place audio, DME, ADF, HF, Sat-phone, entertainment, and audio playback capability (2.5 minutes)
Attitude Heading & Reference System (AHRS) - Solid state system capable of in flight and on the move initialization.
Solid state three-axis magnetometer providing full three-axis vs. two-axis magnetic field information in all flight attitudes.
PFD/MFD reversionary mode. In the unlikely event of display failure, PFD/Engine data can be swapped between displays providing seamless transition and increased safety.
Each CDU is equipped with an infrared port to accommodate data entry (flight plans etc.) and engine trend monitoring via a handheld Garmin PDA in development.
Stormscope - WX500 displayed on both the PFD and MFD with “Srike Ageing” history.
Weather - Flight Information System ( FIS) utilizing the next generation GDL 69A satellite weather data link with XM Radio entertainment. XM radio and Weather Worx (WxWorx) subscription optional.
EICAS - Engine/Airframe Indication and Crew Alerting System . Features a trend monitoring interface through Infrared (IR) port using handheld Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) in development.
Solid State Digital Air Data Computer (ADC) to compute and display TAS, CAS, VSI, TAT, wind direction and velocity.
Topographic relative terrain and obstruction clearance mapping to enhance situational awareness and safety.
Re-designed electrical system for enhanced safety with a standby battery to power the PFD, AHRS, ADC, magnetometer and one NAV/COM/GPS for up to one hour.
“ Jet-like” lighted switch and circuit breaker panels.
Increased safety and redundancy through a dual battery design and traditional standby airspeed and altimeter instrumentation and non-electric engine driven vacuum attitude gyro.
Simplified Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) system architecture which includes identical and interchangeable CDUs and various remote mounted equipment to minimize down time and cost of operation.
System utilizes proven Ethernet architecture for safe and reliable operation with room for future expansion.
Optional - Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS B) providing enhanced situational awareness with aural warning. Software upgrade. (Optional future upgrade)
Optional - 3D Terrain further enhancing situational awareness. This feature will most likely be bundled with TAWS B requirements. (Optional future upgrade)
Optional Traffic Advisory System (TAS) TCAS with integration of KTA 870 TAS. (Optional future upgrade).
Optional Automatic Direction Finder (ADF). (Optional future upgrade)