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June 22, 2015

Airborne 06.22.15: IFD440 Cert!, UAV Rule Year Away?, Eclipse 5 Yr Warranty

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If your aircraft is equipped with a Garmin GNS430 series navigators and you would like to upgrade to something newer, Avidyne says they have just the thing for you. The FAA has issued TSO approval and an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate to Avidyne for their new IFD440. The IFD440 is the smaller-screen version of Avidyne's previously-certified IFD540, and is designed as an easy plug-and-play, direct replacement for GNS430 series navigators. The AML-STC provides a basis for installation approval of the IFD440 in more than 1,000 aircraft makes and models. Last week, FAA Deputy Administrator Michael Whitaker testified about UAV re

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