Duncan Aviation Certifies and Installs Universal EFI-890R in King Air 300

July 5, 2005

BATTLE CREEK, MICH. —Duncan Aviation's Glass Box Project recently completed certification of the Universal EFI-890R in a King Air 300. This is the latest in the expanding line of AMLCD (Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display) certifications from the Glass Box Project and its third EFI-890R retrofit installation including one in a Challenger 601-3A in August 2004 and one in a Challenger 600 in February 2005. The STC for this installation covers both the two-display and three-display systems in the King Air 300.

The aircraft was provisioned for Universal's Vision 1, which will provide a simulated 3D egocentric terrain view when certified. The Universal EFI-890R system displays critical flight information on three 8" x 9" AMLCDs. The Universal EFI-890R delivers primary flight information and additional features not available in older EFIS and electromechanical instruments. Systems like the EFI-890R increase the value of older aircraft, add safety and integrate the latest technology available in aircraft fresh off the assembly line. The EFI-890R is capable of displaying TAWS, TCAS, lightening system, weather and navigational information in addition to the technology required for CNS/ATM.

"We are excited to bring the Glass Box Project to the King Air market," says Kim Konopnicki, Duncan Aviation Salesperson. "The Universal EFI-890R is the very best choice for this aircraft, adding safety and state-of-the-art technology to the flightdeck. The owner of this aircraft is already experiencing increased operational capability and is very pleased with the investment."

This installation is part of Duncan Aviation's Glass Box Project, a focused plan to keep classic aircraft operating far into the 21st century. This plan reduces downtime and risk via thorough preplanning with customers, the FAA, avionics and airframe OEMs and our in-house engineering team. Duncan Aviation is an industry leader in avionics including upgrades with systems including Universal's EFI-890R, the Rockwell Collins IDS-3000 and Proline 21, Honeywell's EPIC CDS/R and others on the horizon. This delivery is the fifth for Duncan Aviation's Glass Box Project since the program's 2004 inception. Duncan Aviation plans to complete several more aircraft yet this year.

Duncan Aviation's high-quality avionic installations and modifications are available at its Lincoln, Nebraska, headquarters, its Battle Creek, Michigan, facility and several of its satellite avionics shops including: Teterboro, NJ; Van Nuys, CA; Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX; Denver, CO; and Las Vegas, NV. For more information, please call Duncan Aviation Modifications Sales at 1.800.228.4277 or 402.475.2611.

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider with 1,800 employees. Duncan services include airframe, engine, avionics installations, interior and paint completions/modifications, avionics/instrument and accessory/propeller repair/overhaul and parts support. Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include 21 satellite avionics facilities and Lincoln-based Parts Support Services, a division that sells and consigns general aviation parts to aircraft operators and service organizations worldwide.

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