Tue, Feb 03, 2009
STC Approved For New And In-Service Learjet 40, 45 Models
Bombardier Aerospace announced Tuesday it is now offering a Wide
Area Augmentation System (WAAS) capable Flight Management System
(FMS) on Learjet 40 XR and Learjet 45 XR aircraft. The new system
is available as a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for
in-service Learjet 40, Learjet 40 XR, Learjet 45 and Learjet 45 XR
aircraft customers and will also be offered as an option on new
aircraft.
Provided by Universal Avionics Systems Corporation (UASC), WAAS
enhances navigation capabilities through the use of a network of
ground reference stations collecting global positioning system
(GPS) satellite data. This data is broadcast to user aircraft
through two or more geostationary satellite communication links.
The aircraft uses the WAAS signal, in addition to the GPS service
to fly area navigation and localize performance with vertical
guidance (LPV) instrument approaches. LPV approaches offer pilots
lower landing minimums, resulting in more flexibility for landing
decisions.
The WAAS system is managed by various representatives from the
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the aerospace industry.
The FAA recently announced that a total of 1,390 new WAAS approach
locations are available and capable of allowing Learjet operators
to utilize this system. Currently it is only available for North
America.
WAAS can be installed at all Bombardier Aerospace Service Center
locations. Operators should contact their Bombardier regional
manager for additional details.
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