FAA Certification Came In 2009

Cessna has applied to the EASA for certification of its new AdViz glass cockpit upgrade for certain classic Citation models. The AdViz flat-panel avionics package, designed and produced by Innovative Solutions & Support, gained supplemental type certification from the FAA in October 2009 and the first aircraft modified with the new avionics suite has just passed 100 flight hours.

“The AdViz system is very intuitive and simple to learn. It’s hard for me to remember I am flying a 20-year-old airplane,” said Terry L. Landon, aviation manager for JACAM Industries in Sterling, KS. Landon, who has more than 10,000 hours of flying time, has flown the system now more than 100 hours. “It is so user friendly and greatly enhances my ability to make operational decisions and fly the airplane single-pilot. That obviously enhances safety,” Landon said.

Cessna has teamed with IS&S to offer free add-ons for classic Citation owners upgrading to the AdViz flat-panel avionics package through July 31.

The Cessna STC covers classic Citation I, II, SII and V aircraft. Cessna and IS&S expect STCs for Citation III and VI aircraft in late 2010. The Citation I SP and Citation II SP STCs are planned for early 2011. Canadian approval is planned for the second quarter of this year, and EASA certification is expected in the third quarter.

AdViz Cockpit File Photo

Upgrading with AdViz reduces weight, power consumption and heat generated by servo-driven vertical tape engine instruments. It incorporates EFIS displays that increase functionality and reduce crew workload.

The AdViz Flat Panel Display System is STC- and TSO-approved for Part 23/25 aircraft. It replaces existing Citation instruments, including primary attitude and heading displays, altimeter, airspeed, and vertical speed indicators, as well as engine instrument displays and fuel quantity.

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