L3 announced it has simultaneously received an FAA supplemental type certification (STC) and parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for its IRIS (Infra Red Imaging System) enhanced vision system for most models in the King Air 90, 200 and 300 series. The L3 IRIS system includes a KMD-850 multifunction display, but the STC allows King Air operators to interface with any cockpit display that incorporates an RS-170 video input. The camera for the IRIS L3 said other airframe applications will follow.
L3 Iris System OK’d for King Airs
Key Takeaways:
- L3 has simultaneously received FAA supplemental type certification (STC) and parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for its IRIS (Infra Red Imaging System) enhanced vision system.
- The IRIS system is certified for most models in the King Air 90, 200, and 300 series aircraft.
- Operators can interface the system with the included KMD-850 multifunction display or any cockpit display featuring an RS-170 video input, with L3 planning future airframe applications.
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