Sun, Dec 12, 2010
Would Give Airplanes Access To Over 2300 LPV Approaches
A team working towards obtaining an STC upgrade for Localizer
Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) utilizing Wide Area
Augmentation System (WAAS) for the Hawker 400XP and Beechjet 400A
for says it expects approval in mid-December.
Hawker 400XP File Photo
Cutter Aviation, working with Rockwell Collins, said Thursday
that the STC is projected to be available after December 20, 2010,
and Cutter is already working with operators to discuss equipment
requirements and scheduling for the upgrade.
The LPV STC will allow the Hawker 400XP and Beechjet 400A to
take advantage of the more than 2300+ LPV approaches available with
minimum decision heights as low as 200 feet. The access to LPV
minimums means greater accessibility to more places, and in some
cases, a reduction in annoying and expensive delays due to ground
or arrival holds. The new generation equipment also allows for more
efficient and smoother approach profiles.
Beechjet 400A File Photo
Cutter Aviation located at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int'l Airport in
Phoenix, AZ provided the aircraft, performed the installation and
engineering, modified existing equipment, installed the new
equipment, performed system testing and flight testing, prepared
the necessary drawing packages, and submitted the STC project for
final approval by the FAA. Rockwell Collins provided the equipment,
proprietary data, technical interface documentation, and safety
assessment documentation.
Cutter Aviation will be offering the LPV STC Upgrade from its
service centers in Phoenix, AZ at Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport (KPHX); Albuquerque, NM at Albuquerque International
Sunport (KABQ); and Dallas, TX at Collin Co. Regional Airport at
McKinney/North Dallas (KTKI).
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