Duncan Aviation Known for Supplemental Type Certifications
October 20, 2009
- Advanced File Graphics Server (AFGS) upgrade
- Rockwell Collins full Pro Line 21 solution
- UNIFIS 3000 Flight Inspection System for the Citation 560XLS
- Universal EFI-890 retrofit for the Challenger 600/601 to include Duncan Aviation RVSM-Equipped aircraft
- About Duncan Aviation
LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation has long been known for its ability to work with customers, partners and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to integrate new avionics systems for business class aircraft through Supplemental Type Certifications (STCs).
Following are some recent STCs completed by Duncan Aviation.
Advanced File Graphics Server (AFGS) upgrade
Duncan Aviation's Glass Box Project added to its extensive lineup with the certification of Honeywell's latest Advanced File Graphics Server (AFGS) upgrade for the Hawker 800 and the Hawker 1000.
The AFGS is a computing platform bringing advanced graphics generation capabilities, such as electronic charts and uplinked weather, together with mass data storage to allow for the operation of flight display applications.
Duncan Aviation recently equipped a Hawker 1000 with Honeywell's Primus Epic CDS/R solution, a three-display major panel retrofit. This aircraft is one of many CDS/R installations Duncan Aviation has completed. Duncan Aviation has installed the Epic system in the following aircraft models: Hawker 800A, Hawker 1000, Gulfstream GIII, and Falcon 900B. For more information, go to http://www.duncanaviation.aero/news/articles/2009/20090619-certifications.php
Rockwell Collins full Pro Line 21 solution
Duncan Aviation was the first to certify Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 to a full Pro Line 21 solution for the Falcon 50EX. This Pro Line solution uses existing equipment to upgrade the Pro Line system to full Pro Line 21 functionality.
The upgrade interfaces with the existing Pro Line 4 avionics package, utilizing existing sensors, radios and autopilots. The upgrade provides full Pro Line 21 functionality, including: high resolution Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs); graphical weather; electronic charting with SIDs, STARs, NOTAMs, approaches and airport diagrams; enhanced maps of geographical and political boundaries, airspace restrictions and terrain features; WAAS capable and LPV ready; display capability for TAWS, radar, TCAS, EVS and Airshow.
Duncan Aviation has certified Pro Line 21 systems in the following aircraft models: Falcon 50, Falcon 50EX, Hawker 800XP and Astra 1125. Duncan Aviation also plans to complete the Pro Line 4 to 21 upgrade package on a Falcon 2000. For more information, go to http://www.duncanaviation.aero/news/articles/2009/20090212-proline.php
UNIFIS 3000 Flight Inspection System for the Citation 560XLS
Duncan Aviation was selected by Norwegian Special Mision AS to install and certify their UNIFIS 3000 Flight Inspection System for the Citation 560XLS.
The system, made by Norwegian Special Mission AS in Gardermoen, Norway, is a state-of-the art flight inspection system. The system inspects air navigation ground aids and is extremely accurate, fully automated and completely self-contained. The system uses onboard sensors for aircraft positioning information and can be easily installed and uninstalled for multi-mission aircraft.
For more information, please contact Bill Buckley in Duncan Aviation's Government and Special Programs Department or visit www.DuncanAviation.aero/government.
Universal EFI-890 retrofit for the Challenger 600/601 to include Duncan Aviation RVSM-Equipped aircraft
Duncan Aviation recently amended its STC for the Universal EFI-890 retrofit for the Challenger 600/601 to include Duncan Aviation RVSM-Equipped aircraft.
During that certification effort, Duncan Aviation developed a Universal FMS WAAS LPV STC certification for the same aircraft. For more information on this upgrade, visit http://www.duncanaviation.aero/gbp/challenger.php.
About Duncan Aviation
Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of government and business operators and other service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections and maintenance, engine services, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit systems in addition to full paint and interior services and aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at 800.228.1836 or 402.475.4125 (international) who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory/propeller repairs and overhauls.
Complete service facilities are located in Lincoln, Neb., and Battle Creek, Mich. Additional locations include more than 20 satellite avionics facilities strategically located throughout the United States.
For more information about any of Duncan Aviation's services, contact us at 402.475.2611 or 800.228.4277. Or visit us on the web at www.DuncanAviation.aero.
You can visit Duncan Aviation at the NBAA Convention in Orlando Oct. 20-22 at Booth #3600. To see which Duncan Aviation experts will be on-hand to answer questions, go to http://www.DuncanAviation.aero/nbaa.
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