PXE7300 Takes IFE Out Of This World

PS Engineering, Inc. has gained STC/PMA on the PXE7300-SR (Sirius Radio) version of their In-Flight Entertainment system. This certification covers the installation of a PSM7390 Sirius Radio receiver, as well as a fuselage-mounted satellite Radio antenna, on a variety of popular general aviation aircraft using an Approved Model List. After receiving FAA-Approval under the Supplemental Type Certification process (STC SA2795AT) on February 22, 2004, PS Engineering began shipping systems to clear a backorder of sales.

The PXE7300 panel unit was upgraded to act as the control head for the Sirius radio module. In addition to selecting the Sirius Radio (SR) mode, the PXE7300 controls the channels, and serves to display the channel number, and title of the Sirius Audio "stream". Sirius radio provides 100 commercial free audio streams, for a $12.95 monthly subscription (or $6.99 if the PM7390 is your second Sirius system). Lifetime subscription is available for $499. List price of a complete PXE7300-SR system is $2,695.00, including the PXE7300 unit, PSM7390 Sirius Module, and AT2300 satellite radio antenna, plus installation materials.

"We had initially imagined that the satellite radio would be a simple addendum to the existing PXE7300 certification" said Vice President of Quality Systems, Gary Picou. "but we decided that the added installation of an antenna and receiver warranted close scrutiny. We proved that the electrical and environmental performance criteria satisfied not only ourselves and the FAA that the new components would not affect safety of flight and continue to meet the standards of our industry"

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