Owners of older Cessna 172s will be excited to learn that Dynon Avionics just received its first supplemental type certificate for the flagship SkyView HDX avionics system aimed at the classic four-place aircraft. Cessna owners will now be able to replace the vast majority of their legacy instruments with a SkyView HDX system offering complete primary flight instrumentation.
Dynon Receives First FAA STC for SkyView HDX Upgrade in Cessna 172s
Key Takeaways:
- Dynon Avionics has received its first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its flagship SkyView HDX avionics system, enabling it to be installed in a wide range of older Cessna 172 models (172F through 172S).
- This upgrade allows Cessna 172 owners to replace legacy instruments with a comprehensive primary flight system featuring synthetic vision, angle of attack, full engine monitoring, a 2-axis IFR-capable autopilot, ADS-B Out, and more.
- The STC is priced affordably at $2,000, with a complete SkyView HDX system expected to add around $20,000, offering a safety-enhancing integrated avionics solution without restricting IFR or VFR operational use.
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