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.