Thu, Nov 03, 2005
Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
integrated avionics system has been selected by the U.S. government
to upgrade six Beech King Air 300 special use aircraft (file photo
below), with an option for 12 additional aircraft. The first
installation will begin in January 2006 with subsequent upgrades
starting in August 2006.
"Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system will provide reduced pilot
workload while enhancing safety, efficiency and situational
awareness for the government's King Air 300 fleet," said Denny
Helgeson, vice president and general manager of Business and
Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins.
"This system can be easily upgraded to address future needs,
which will significantly extend the usable life of these
aircraft."
Under the terms of the agreement, the Pro Line 21 integrated
avionics package for the Beech King Air 300 aircraft will include a
Rockwell Collins dual-channel digital flight control system, a
fully integrated digital autopilot providing CAT II capabilities
and a growth path for future RNP airspace. The upgrade also
includes three 10x8-inch high-resolution, liquid crystal adaptive
flight displays with engine indication.
In addition, the system features: Rockwell Collins Integrated
Flight Information System (IFIS) featuring electronic charts, Chart
Link capability, XM graphical weather and enhanced maps which
include airways, airspace, geopolitical boundaries and water;
Rockwell Collins dual integrated FMS-3000 Flight Management System,
which provides advanced flight planning and navigation
capabilities, including synchronized lateral and vertical flight
plans, Nav to ILS transfer, and the capability to support WAAS/LPV
shortly after certification.
Other supporting system upgrades include:
- GPS-4000S WAAS Global Positioning System
- Pro Line 21 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance
sensors
- Turbulence Detection Weather Radar
- Dual AHS-3000 Attitude Heading Reference Systems
- Dual ADS-3000 Air Data Systems
- MDC-3110 Maintenance Diagnostic System
Rockwell Collins will retain ownership of the King Air 300 Pro
Line 21 supplemental type certification and plans to offer the
avionics package to current corporate operators as well.
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