Tamarack has received approval from the FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) for its ATLAS Active Winglet system’s AFMS (Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement), publicly confirming the performance improvements of the system. The system in question is designed for the Cessna Citation C525 series of bizjets: the CJ, CJ1, CJ1+ and M2.
FAA Confirms Active Winglet Performance
Key Takeaways:
- Tamarack's ATLAS Active Winglet system has received full regulatory approval (FAA, EASA, ANAC) for its Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement, confirming its performance benefits for Cessna Citation C525 series business jets.
- The system delivers substantial performance improvements, including a 600-pound increase in maximum takeoff weight, an 8-15% boost in climb rate, enhanced stability, and the ability to fly farther with less fuel.
- Additional benefits include removing the M2's altitude restriction for an inoperative yaw damper and allowing "on condition" maintenance without impacting wing fatigue life.
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