Avidyne has obtained Part 25 STC approval for its IFD540 multifunction flight management system in Cessna Citation 560 Excel and XLS models equipped with the Primus 1000 EFIS. The update adds to a list of jets that have already seen field approvals for the system, which adds a direct LPV-capable interface to both the Primus 1000 and legacy Proline 21 avionics systems, without the significant costs associated with adding external adapter boxes or EFIS factory upgrades, according to a company press release.
Avidyne Gets Part 25 STC for IFD540 in Citation Excel & XLS
Key Takeaways:
- Avidyne has obtained Part 25 STC approval for its IFD540 multifunction flight management system in Cessna Citation 560 Excel and XLS models equipped with the Primus 1000 EFIS.
- The IFD540 FMS provides a direct, LPV-capable interface to Primus 1000 and legacy Proline 21 avionics, avoiding the significant costs of external adapter boxes or EFIS factory upgrades.
- This milestone marks Avidyne's first in-house Part 25 Transport Category STC for the IFD series, establishing a basis for future installations and approvals across various turbine aircraft, and is now available through MRO partners.
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