Sun, Apr 17, 2011
Adds 2nd Test Aircraft To Certify Avionics Upgrade Options
The Hawker 400XPR development program got a boost Thursday with
the announcement by Hawker Beechcraft Global Customer Support (GCS)
of the addition of a second aircraft to the test program. This
aircraft will be used primarily to develop and certify various
avionics upgrade options.
"This additional aircraft allows us to engineer the program's
optional avionics upgrade concurrently with the Williams
International FJ44-4A engine integration," said Christi Tannahill,
Hawker Beechcraft vice president, GCS. "This will keep the momentum
going on the certification in order to meet the growing demand from
our customers."
A number of variations of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics
are planned for the Hawker 400XPR. Customers can choose a baseline
three-display system or a more advanced four-display system, along
with other enhancements to meet their operational needs. The Hawker
400XPR three-display avionics system is expected to certify this
summer at which time it will be available to all Beechjet 400A and
Hawker 400XP aircraft as a stand alone upgrade. Additional 400XPR
avionics variations and options will follow.
As a Hawker Beechcraft factory product, all aspects of 400XPR
aerodynamics, avionics and propulsion will be incorporated into the
company's interactive maintenance library and will be fully
supported by its 1,000-employee-strong GCS organization.
HBC says the Hawker 400XPR, which is expected to receive
certification in 2012, offers greatly improved range and airfield
performance, while reducing noise footprint and emissions by
replacing the existing engines with new, more fuel-efficient
Williams International FJ44-4A-32 dual FADEC high-bypass turbofans.
The upgrade also features the addition of genuine Hawker composite
winglets and an optional modernized flight deck with Rockwell
Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.
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