After more than five years of development, the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A with next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, clearing the way for deliveries to customers in the United States and Europe.
Diesel Cessna Skyhawk JT-A Awarded FAA Certification
Key Takeaways:
- The Cessna Turbo Skyhawk JT-A, featuring Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, has received FAA and EASA certification, allowing for immediate deliveries in the United States and Europe.
- Manufactured by Textron Aviation, this new model is equipped with a Continental CD-155 turbodiesel engine and is offered as a factory option package.
- It demonstrates significantly improved performance figures, including a 963 nautical mile range (a 50% increase over the gasoline-powered Skyhawk) and a maximum speed of 134 knots, exceeding initial targets.
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