Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Allows Installation Of Three-Screen Flight Deck On All Citation
501 Models
The FAA has awarded an STC to Sierra Industries for a "glass
panel" retrofit for all Citation 501 models. Developed in
cooperation with Garmin International Inc., the STC allows
installation of the three-screen digital flight deck suite
utilizing the same displays as the well-known Garmin G1000 system.
This provides a state-of-the-art digital avionics solution for any
serial number or configuration of the popular Cessna Citation 501
legacy business jet.
The first G501SP-equipped production aircraft was on display at
the NBAA convention in Las Vegas last week. The aircraft, N506TF,
is the first customer aircraft to receive Sierra’s G501SP
integrated digital flight deck upgrade. In addition to the G501SP
panel retrofit, N506TF features a variety of other Sierra STC
upgrades, including the renowned Williams FJ44 Stallion
modification. Other Sierra enhancements include dual Cobham digital
LCD engine displays, Quick-Release Radome, Pneu-Lift Baggage Door
modification and more. The G501SP flight deck includes individual
Garmin GDU 1040 10.4” LCD Primary Flight Displays for pilot
and copilot and a centrally-mounted 10.4” LCD Multifunction
Display. The standard package is available at an installed price of
$284,000.00 with the 3 displays listed above. Typical installation
time is estimated at 5 weeks. Optional upgrades include twin Cobham
LCD engine instrument displays, Jeppesen Charts, XM Radio, TAWS-A
or -B, a pedestal-mounted alphanumeric keypad, and Garmin SVT
Synthetic Vision System.
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 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 FJ-44 engines.
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