24 July 2013
Garmin has received EASA validation of the U.S. STC (supplemental type certificate) for the installation of the G1000 avionics suite in the King Air 300/350 models.
A statement from Garmin explains, ‘The installation of the G1000 system dramatically modernises the King Air’s panel and meets current European regulatory requirements including 8.33kHz VHF Communication, VHF Com Immunity from FM radio broadcasts, B-RNAV, P-RNAV, APV/SBAS, RVSM, SSR Mode S Elementary Surveillance (ELS), SSR Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS), ADS-B (Automatic Dependant Surveillance Broadcast), and TAWS Class A or Class B.
‘With APV/SBAS leverages the EGNOS space-based augmentation satellites to enable precision approach capability. There are a growing amount of these precision approaches that provide lateral and vertical guidance without the need for traditional ground-based navaids, like ILS. Currently, there are over 70 airports with published LPV/SBAS procedures.
‘Additionally, this validation allows pilots to fly with the best-in-class GFC 700 autopilot as standard equipment. The King Air 300/350 STC also includes approval for Garmin’s synthetic vision technology (SVT) that presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacle, traffic and the runway environment on the G1000’s primary flight display.
‘Other popular options include global connectivity (worldwide weather, voice, text messaging), as well as TAS and TCAS traffic systems, and more. The entire upgrade has the potential to increase the useful load by approximately 250lb.’ <a href=”http://www.garmin.com/uk”>Click here for more</a>
