Western Avionics Completes Transport Canada Installation
Approval
Transport Canada has approved the installation of Aspen’s
H-series Primary Flight Displays (PFDs) and Multi-function Flight
Displays (MFDs) into the Robinson R44 and R44 II model helicopters,
according to an announcement from Aspen Avionics and avionics
service company Western Avionics.
Aspen’s H-series PFD and MFD
systems are designed and manufactured to meet the rigors of
helicopter operations. The PFD is a lightweight, compact, all
solid-state digital replacement for legacy mechanical flight
instruments. The MFD adds features like high resolution moving
maps, relative terrain and obstacle awareness, and traffic
displays.
“The safety-enhancing benefits of glass panel technology have
yet to be fully realized in the helicopter market,” says
Anson Gray, Aspen’s Helicopter Program Manager. He continues,
“The Robinson platform will easily showcase Aspen’s
reliable and versatile avionics solution.”
“This STC effort will bring a whole new level of safety and
system reliability to the Robinson fleet,” Mark
O’Hearn, Western’s Manager of Business Development and
Sales. “The Robinson fills many roles and its missions will
be that much easier and safer with Aspen’s solid-state
digital flight display system. The compact package also fits neatly
into the limited panel space.”
Western Avionics has also submitted for FAA and EASA validation of
the STC to make it available to US and European operators. Approval
for the R22 model is also underway.
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