Tue, Sep 25, 2007
Very Fast Turboprop Now Equipped With Speedy Glass Panel
And the G1000 juggernaut continues. Garmin International Inc.
announced Tuesday EADS Socata has selected the Garmin G1000
integrated avionics suite for the TBM 850, the world’s
fastest single engine civilian turboprop.
“The TBM 850 is a proven turboprop aircraft that offers
jet-like performance and excellent short-field capability,”
said Gary Kelley, Garmin's vice president of marketing. “We
already have a great relationship with Socata based on our
experience of providing them Garmin panel mount equipment for the
TBM 850. We look forward to taking our relationship to the
next level by offering TBM 850 customers the unparalleled avionics
integration only found in the G1000.”
“Our customers asked for an integrated cockpit panel that
would ease pilot workload, save weight and reduce the cost of
ownership,” explained Jean-Michel Léonard, EADS
Socata’s chairman and CEO. “Jacques Lordon, our
vice president of general aviation, and his engineering design team
evaluated and tested all the systems offered on the market during
the past several years and they concluded that the Garmin G1000
with its new autopilot was the best choice.”
Garmin’s all-glass flightdeck
in the TBM 850 presents all flight-critical data -- from engine and
flight instrumentation to navigation, communication, weather,
terrain and traffic data — digitally on three large-format,
high-resolution displays. The 15-inch MFD is flanked by two
10.4-inch PFDs (primary flight displays). Behind the large,
sunlight readable glass displays is a lightweight, modular design
equipment rack that makes the system easy to install and
maintain.
Specific features of the G1000 on the TBM 850 include:
- Three-axis, all-digital automatic flight control system
- Dual integrated radio modules that provide WAAS certified IFR
oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF
communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel
spacing
- Graphical synoptics that provide intuitive depictions of
selected systems
- Dual solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System that can
align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts
- Dual RVSM-compliant digital air-data computers
- Mode S transponder with Traffic Information Service
- Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) with
worldwide terrain and obstacle database
- Digital audio control system
- Full reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical
data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety
during flight
The G1000 equipped TBM 850 will also graphically depict
airframe, electrical and fuel system synoptics data on the
G1000’s Multi-Function Display (MFD). Garmin’s
SafeTaxi, FliteCharts and ChartView functions will also be
available as options.
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