Installations Available for Over 650 Models Of Aircraft

Aspen Avionics has received from the FAA an Approved Model List Supplemental Type Certificate (AML-STC) for the EFD500 Multi-Function Display (MFD); the EFD1000 MFD; and the EWR50 Weather Receiver Wednesday. This certification, combined with the TSO  certification granted to the company nearly two weeks ago, authorizes installation of Aspen’s MFDs and weather receivers into over 650 airplane makes and models, representing the majority of single-engine airplanes and light twins in the general aviation fleet, and all of its most popular models.

“Aspen’s offering of certified avionics products has increased dramatically, and the unique value of our glass cockpit system can now be fully realized,” said John Uczekaj, President and CEO of Aspen Avionics. “Existing EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD) customers can now expand their Evolution Flight Display Systems by adding MFDs and hazard awareness options to their cockpits. New Aspen customers can also select from the wide variety of Evolution products now available to customize their panels to fit their specific needs and budgets.”

EFD 1000

The Aspen Evolution Flight Display System is an affordable, expandable and upgradable PFD, MFD and hazard sensor cockpit solution for General Aviation (GA) aircraft. The Evolution Flight Display System lets aircraft owners install all three Evolution Flight Displays and options at once, or separately, as their needs and budgets permit.

“Aspen Avionics enjoys a strong working relationship with the FAA,” said Peter Lyons, Co-founder and VP of Product Management for Aspen. “We share a common desire to introduce affordable, safety-enhancing technology and critical-systems redundancy into the GA fleet, and continue to receive outstanding support from the FAA as we work together to achieve this goal.”

Aspen EHA Trio

Due to the redundancy and reliability built into the Evolution Flight Display System, the FAA also approved the removal of many of the mechanical standby instruments in Aspen installations.

“Aspen is the only glass cockpit manufacturer that has obtained FAA approval to remove most mechanical backups,” continued Lyons. “We are pleased that we can provide this unique option to our customers.” The EFD500 MFD has a list price of $4,995, and the EFD1000 MFD has a list price of $7,995. The EWR50 Weather Receiver is listed at $2,495. All Aspen units are available only through Aspen Avionics Authorized Dealers.

FMI: www.aspenavionics.com/index.php/products/evolution/approvals/