On January 4, Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services announced that it has been awarded a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the Cessna Citation 525 series, for installation of the Garmin Avionics Modernization Package, which includes the G600 TXi EFIS and GFC 600 autopilot, among a host of flight deck components.
Columbia Avionics Awarded Garmin STC on Citation 525 Models
Key Takeaways:
- Columbia Avionics & Aircraft Services (CAAS) received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on January 4th for the installation of a Garmin Avionics Modernization Package in specific Cessna Citation 525 CJ aircraft.
- The package, featuring the G600 TXi EFIS and GFC 600 autopilot, replaces the legacy Honeywell system with a comprehensive suite of modern flight deck components.
- Key enhancements include coupled instrument approaches (GPS, ILS, etc.), coupled go-arounds, coupled VNAV, and Garmin's Electronic Stability Protection (ESP) for improved safety and navigation.
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