Fri, Dec 16, 2011
Updates Classic Citation With Avionics, Other Upgrades
The third Citation 501 slated for the state-of-the-art G501SP
avionics suite arrived this week at Sierra’s South Texas
modification facility. Developed in cooperation with Garmin
International, Sierra’s G501SP upgrade gives the classic
Citation 501 series cockpit the look, feel and functionality of a
brand new business jet.
In addition to Sierra’s standard G501SP glass panel
retrofit, this particular aircraft installation will incorporate a
number of optional upgrades, including Garmin’s SVT synthetic
vision system, RVSM, a centrally-mounted 12” multifunction
display, dual battery-backed digital standby instruments from L3
and a new high-definition cabin entertainment system.
The G501SP flight deck includes individual Garmin GDU 1040
10.4” LCD Primary Flight Displays for pilot and copilot and
centrally-mounted 10.4” or 12” LCD Multifunction
Display. The standard package is available at an installed price of
$284,000.00 with three high-resolution 10.4” LCD displays.
Optional upgrades include dual LCD engine instrument displays,
Jeppesen Charts, XM Radio, TAWS-A or -B and a pedestal-mounted
alphanumeric keypad. Typical installations will require 4 to 5
weeks, depending on options chosen.
This sophisticated digital avionics package integrates the
latest in GPS, terrain, weather and aircraft traffic technologies,
significantly enhancing situational awareness and streamlining the
pilot’s workload. Combined with Cobham/Meggitt EIDS digital
engine instrumentation and optional upgrades such as SVT synthetic
vision and TAWS, the G501SP upgrade gives the classic Citation
capabilities that compare very favorably to the newest light jets
on the market.
The G501SP package and options are available for installation at
Sierra’s Uvalde, Texas facility and in kit form for dealer
installation at other locations. The system is applicable to all
Cessna Citation 501 aircraft with either Pratt & Whitney JT15-D
or Williams FJ44-2A engines.
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