Cessna CJ owners flying 525 and 525A models with Collins Pro Line 21 and the FGC-3000 digital flight control system are now eligible to upgrade to an Avidyne IFD550/540 series FMS/GPS/NAV/COM system thanks to the FAA’s recent approval of a new company STC for the dual hybrid touchscreen system.
Avidyne Receives STC Certification for IFD 550 in Some Citation 525s
Key Takeaways:
- Cessna CJ 525 and 525A models with Collins Pro Line 21 can now upgrade to Avidyne IFD550/540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM systems, thanks to a new FAA-approved STC.
- This upgrade enhances pilot situational awareness, reduces workload, ensures ADS-B mandate compliance, and enables autopilot-coupled LPV approach capability.
- Key features include 3D synthetic vision, integrated wireless connectivity for third-party apps, powerful VHF communication/navigation, and the ability to display Jeppesen approach charts.
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