Universal Avionics’ Robert Clare Profiles the Solid-State AHS-525 System

On April 8th through April 10th, in Orlando, Florida, hundreds attended the 53rd Annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show; founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) represents more than 1,300 industry affiliates associated with the general aviation avionics and electronics systems. At AEA's 2010 'New Product Introductions,' Universal Avionics announced its newest product in advanced avionics, the AHS-525 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS).

Designed to be a low-cost solution for next generation flight decks, the stand-alone unit utilizes Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)-based technology to provide aircraft analog and digital pitch, as well as roll and heading measurements; the advanced system combines the computational ability of microelectronics with the precision of microsensors to provide stunning accuracy for pilots.

Using solid-state construction, AHS-525 integrates flight deck displays, flight control systems, flight management systems, weather radar, terrain awareness warning systems, flight data recorder, as well as other additional avionics systems. When interfaced with Universal’s Electronic Flight information system, the AHS-525's data display and control can be directly managed through the EFI-890R Flat Panel Displays, thus eliminating the need for additional heading control panels.

The AHS-525 is designed to seamlessly replace analog gyros; system installation includes the Attitude Heading Reference Unit (AHRU), configuration module, external remote magnetometer and a mounting plate that is permanently affixed to the aircraft.

The system features digital, analog, discrete and synchro inputs and outputs to support a wide variety of interfaces for both Part 23 and Part 25 aircraft. Universal Avionics expects the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order in October of 2010.

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