Wed, Sep 30, 2009
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 IDS Available Next Year
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS)
announced Tuesday it is taking pre-orders for the
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 Integrated Display System (IDS) for
installation on Beechcraft 1900D aircraft. The upgrade is expected
to be available third quarter 2010.
"We are delighted to offer this significant upgrade to our 1900D
operators to support the needs of regional and corporate passengers
worldwide," said Christi Tannahill, vice president, Hawker
Beechcraft Global Customer Service and Support. "Driven by operator
input, the system was designed with an emphasis on improving
reliability and lowering operating costs."
The upgrade includes replacing legacy equipment with Rockwell
Collins Pro Line 21 video capable Adaptive Flight Displays (AFD),
dual Attitude Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), dual Reduced
Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM), compliant Air Data Computers
(ADC) and an electronic Engine Indication System (EIS). The new
equipment is covered by a comprehensive two-year Rockwell Collins
warranty.
In addition to the reliability and weight-saving associated with
this equipment, operating costs are further reduced by including a
two-year Rockwell Collins warranty, known as the Corporate Aircraft
Service Program (CASP), for any Rockwell Collins cockpit avionics
equipment not included as part of the Pro Line 21 IDS installation.
With the CASP warranty, IDS upgraded aircraft will incur virtually
zero avionics operating costs during the first two years after
installation. Potential savings are estimated at $100,000 per
aircraft.
The IDS will interface with either Garmin's GNS 400W or
Universal's UNS1-LW WAAS/LPV-compliant flight management systems.
Other 1900D interface options include Rockwell Collins Integrated
Flight Information System (IFIS), APS-65 autopilot, and third party
TCAS, TAWS and lightning detection systems.
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