Duncan Aviation Offers Complete Garmin Modernization Program, Now for Cessna Citation CJ1 Aircraft

The all-Garmin integrated avionics solution includes the Garmin dual 10.6-inch or 12-inch G600 G600 TXi™ flight displays, dual GTN 750Xi navigators (if not already installed), a 7-inch portrait TXi EIS display, GFC 600 autopilot, a GMA 350 audio panel, and GI 275 standby instruments. Several Duncan Aviation locations can perform this installation. Click image for high-res download.

LINCOLN, NEB. — Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that owner/operators of CJ1 aircraft can now upgrade their flight deck to the all-Garmin integrated avionics solution. This integrated solution includes the Garmin dual 10.6-inch or 12-inch G600 G600 TXi™ flight displays, dual GTN 750Xi navigators (if not already installed), a 7-inch portrait TXi EIS display, GFC 600 autopilot, a GMA 350 audio panel, and GI 275 standby instruments.

The CJ1 was recently added to the Garmin AML Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) covering the installation package, which also approves the same package for the Cessna Citation CJ2.

The experienced teams at the Duncan Aviation Satellite in St. Paul, Minnesota, have installed the all-Garmin modernization upgrade in Pilatus PC-12s, and the Satellite in Denver, Colorado, has installed this powerful flight deck in numerous aircraft including CJ2s, King Air 90/200s, and two of the company’s own aircraft: a Cessna Citation Excel 560XLS and a Pilatus PC-12.

Duncan Aviation’s Corporate Jet Captain Michael Kussatz believes there are major advantages to this flight deck.

“One is the GFC 600 digital autopilot offers coupled with Garmin GTN Xi. They offer Vertical Navigation (VNAV) descents, fully coupled go-arounds, and Garmin’s Electronic Stability Protection (ESP), which works in the background to nudge the aircraft back to a safe altitude during manual flight (hand flying),” says Captain Kussatz. “It can fly a range of approaches and holds, build custom holds, and includes Emergency Descent Mode (EDM) to automatically descend in the event of cabin depressurization.”

Another feature of this system that Captain Kussatz feels enhances the safety of everyone in the aircraft is the GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar with auto mode, which is also covered in the STC installation package.

“The auto mode allows hands-free operation, and the enhanced ground clutter suppression provides a clearer weather picture. You can also add the PlaneSync connected aircraft management system, which automates database updates, logs flight/engine data, and allows remote states checks via the Garmin Pilot app.”

Duncan Aviation’s Sales Manager of Completions/Modifications Nate Klenke is similarly impressed with the outstanding situational awareness that this Garmin upgrade offers.

“It tracks weather, traffic, and position with precision. Its capable autopilot performs flawlessly under high workload while safeguarding the aircraft in manual flight,” says Klenke. “With our close relationship with Garmin and the expertise of our Satellite and MRO teams, we’re able to deliver these upgrades efficiently and reliably.”

To hear more about the features that pilots love, see Duncan Aviation’s overview video: https://duncanaviation.aero/videos/enhance-pilot-situational-awareness-with-garmin-g600-txi

Duncan Aviation anticipates future all-Garmin modernization installations will take about eight weeks. Schedule time now at one of our three main facilities (Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah) or at a number of our Satellite facilities, including those in Denver, Colorado; Atlanta, Georgia; and St. Paul, Minnesota.

For more information or to schedule an installation, contact Regional Satellite Avionics Manager Mark Winter (1+ 402.470.4670), Regional Avionics Sales Manager Dennis Kruse, or one of Duncan Aviation’s Avionics Installation Sales Representatives (https://www.duncanaviation.aero/services/avionics-installation/contacts). Or visit with several avionics experts at Duncan Aviation’s booth (#3733) during this year’s NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Trade Show from October 14-16, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Duncan Aviation

Duncan Aviation is an aircraft service provider supporting the aviation needs of business aircraft operators, government agencies, and other aircraft service providers. Services include major and minor airframe inspections, engine maintenance, major retrofits for cabin and cockpit avionics systems, full paint and interior services, engineering and certification services, fabrication and manufacturing services, and preowned aircraft sales and acquisitions. Duncan Aviation also has international aircraft components solutions experts available 24/7/365 at +1 402.475.4125 who can handle any aircraft system problem with immediate exchanges, rotables, loaners or avionics/instrument/accessory repairs and overhauls. Complete service facilities are located in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah. We also have dozens of other facilities strategically located throughout the United States to provide customers with scheduled regional support and the quickest response possible to avionics, engine and airframe Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.

For more information about any of Duncan Aviation’s services, call +1 402.475.2611 or visit https://DuncanAviation.aero/services