The list of aircraft eligible for Garmin’s integrated flight deck upgrade just got a little longer today when the company added the Cessna Citation Excel and XLS. Garmin estimates replacing the airplane’s original avionics will shave 200 pounds off a Citation, translating into additional baggage or fuel capacity.
Garmin’s G5000 Flight Deck Available for the Citation Excel and XLS
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin has expanded its G5000 integrated flight deck upgrade eligibility to include Cessna Citation Excel and XLS aircraft.
- The G5000 upgrade reduces the aircraft's weight by 200 pounds, allowing for increased baggage or fuel capacity.
- The flight deck features three 14-inch displays with dual touchscreen controllers, a fully digital automatic flight control system with advanced navigation capabilities, and new safety features like emergency descent mode.
- The upgrade also ensures these Citation models are fully ADS-B Out compliant for the FAA's 2020 deadline.
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