The
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued RUAG Aviation with
a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of the
Garmin GTN 750 advanced touchscreen solution in Piaggio P180 Avanti
cockpits.
This upgrade solution allows RUAG Aviation customers to
significantly improve safety while modernising aircraft avionics.
“This new STC enables Piaggio P180
Avanti operators to benefit from improved safety through heightened
situational awareness, as well as improved reliability and added
aircraft value,” says
Stephan Woodtli, General
Manager Site Agno, RUAG Aviation. “Optimised performance is achieved
by the installation of a dual Garmin GTN 750 interface, a dual
Garmin GTX 33D transponder, and state-of-the-art Garmin GWX 70
weather radar.”
“The P180 is renowned for its reliability. The STC solution further
enhances these qualities. As a Piaggio Authorised Service Centre, as
well as a Garmin dealer, the RUAG Aviation EASAapproved Design
Organisation (DOA) is in the position to design a package which
builds on the strengths of both OEM systems,” adds Stephan Woodtli.
The scope of the upgrade made available by the RUAG Aviation STC
solution includes Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV)
approaches, Precision-Area Navigation (P-RNAV), Terrain Awareness
and Warning System (TAWS), as well as Automatic Dependent
Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out.
“Our customers expect time and cost-effective solutions, and we
focus on that,” continues Stephan Woodtli.
RUAG Aviation in Agno therefore offers this complete STC package at
reasonable rates and, depending on the selected avionics
configuration, a downtime of just four to six weeks. With aircraft
availability as their ultimate goal, RUAG Aviation streamlines the
process by preparing installation kits and wiring looms in advance.
Furthermore, the upgrade can be easily combined with heavy
maintenance inspections, including C or D checks, or landing gear
overhaul.
RUAG Aviation provides one-stop shop solutions for business jets and
private aircraft, performing all required services within one single
downtime, adapted to suit individual schedules. One-stop shop
solutions include MRO, cabin interiors, aircraft painting, system
upgrades, component services, FBO, AOG, and support and consulting. |