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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