Fri, Oct 08, 2010
RA-4000 And RA-4500 Receive ETSO-2C87 From EASA
A pair of radar altimeters from FreeFlight Systems have
received ETSO-C287 from EASA. The RA-4000 and RA-4500 Radar
Altimeters, consisting of a remote unit and dual antennas, provide
AGL information from 2500 feet down to ground level. Both radar
altimeters can interface to the stand-alone digital display,
FreeFlight Systems RAD-40. The RA-4500 Radar Altimeter also offers
ARINC 429 output allowing interface with modern electronic flight
information systems (EFIS) and flight director systems. Both
systems are light weight at only 1.9 lbs, and are self-calibrating
for easy installation.
"Receiving the ETSO offers our customers in Europe a much lower
cost-solution for their radar altimeter needs, especially when
interfacing with an EFIS system," said Tim Taylor, FreeFlight
Systems' President and CEO. "The precision of the RA-4500 is
exceptional even over 'soft' terrain such as high grass, blowing
sand or water."
RA-4500 Radar Altimeter
"I am excited to offer the RA-4500 to meet the radar altimeter
regulation JAR-OPS 3.660 in Europe," said Stephane Duchesne,
FreeFlight Systems' European representative. "ECT Industries
already has STCs underway for the RA-4500 in the Eurocopter AS350
and AS355, which are expected to be completed soon. We are looking
to expand the list of STCs in the future."
The RA-4000 offers a serial interface, weighs 1.9lbs, and is
priced at $8,665 retail. The RA-4500 offers ARINC 429 interface,
weighs 1.9lbs, and is priced at $9,925 retail.
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