STC will bring advanced capabilities to the
CJ2 cockpit, including safety-enhancing and connected aircraft
management technologies
OLATHE,
Kan., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced an upcoming Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for
the Cessna Citation CJ2, creating an all-Garmin
integrated solution for the popular light jet. As a complete
upgrade for the original flight deck, Garmin's industry-leading
avionics solutions will fully replace the legacy systems,
modernizing the airplane and reducing pilot workload by bringing
new capabilities and safety-enhancing technologies. The
all-Garmin retrofit will include TXi™ flight displays,
GTN™ Xi navigators, GFC™
600 digital autopilot and several more optional
upgrades.
"Garmin has decades of
experience serving Citation
aircraft and we are excited to bring a transformative Garmin
cockpit experience to the CJ2, including fully coupled descent VNAV
with the GFC
600, the
GWX™ 8000 StormOptix
weather
radar and the
PlaneSync™ connected
aircraft management
system. This all-Garmin avionics
upgrade program for the
CJ2 brings new technologies
and unmatched capabilities, focused on reducing pilot workload and
providing pilots of this high performance, single-pilot certified
aircraft the safety benefits of automation found in today's modern
cockpits." –Carl
Wolf, Garmin Vice President of
Aviation Sales and Marketing
Specifically tailored to the CJ2 airframe and operator,
the all-Garmin avionics upgrade program transforms the current
fragmented avionics architecture to an integrated cockpit
experience. Here's a closer look at what's included in the full
retrofit solution:
Flight displays and navigation
The all-glass cockpit upgrade features two G600 TXi flight
displays providing advanced primary flight display (PFD) and
multi-function display (MFD) capabilities with a touchscreen
interface. Primary flight data is displayed with a wide horizon
view on Garmin synthetic vision technology
(SVT™) for optimal awareness in IFR,
marginal VFR or nighttime conditions. The PFD also offers a map
view within the horizontal situation indicator (HSI) to show
weather, traffic, airport diagrams and more without requiring a
full MFD window. The CJ2 upgrade includes the GI 275
standby flight instrument on the pilot-side, with an
option for an additional
instrument on the copilot-side. GI 275 is available with
Garmin SVT and seamlessly integrates with the primary
flight displays to sync heading, altimeter, airspeed
and altitude selections. A notable improvement with the upgrade is
the availability of the pilot's side PFD and each GI 275, while
operating on the aircraft's emergency electrical
bus.
The system includes situational awareness features
specific to the CJ2, such as Stabilized Approach monitoring and
aural V-speed alerting during takeoff. Stabilized
Approach monitoring provides an additional layer of
protection. While on approach, the system monitors the
aircraft to ensure it's operated in a stabilized
manner. Aural annunciations — such as "speed," "course,"
"glidepath" and "sink rate" — notify the pilot if the
aircraft is exceeding predetermined speed, course or
vertical descent rates.
The TXi Engine Indication System (EIS) will be certified
to replace the legacy EIS solution and features a newly refined
gauge layout and user interface. EIS-generated or user-selected N1
targets for takeoff, go-around and max continuous thrust settings
are integrated and displayed on TXi EIS.
N1 reference bugs, which take into account engine and anti-ice
status, as well as outside air temperature, are computed
automatically and integrated into the TXi EIS display.
Pilot-defined N1 reference bugs are also available in the system.
Additionally, CJ2 pilots can take advantage of integrated timers on
the TXi EIS display, helping pilots respect transient engine
limitations during the engine start.
GTN Xi navigators add next-generation GPS/NAV/COMM
capabilities to this light jet, enabling coupled
descent vertical navigation (VNAV) in combination with the GFC 600
autopilot and allowing pilots to create and execute holding
patterns over a published or user-defined waypoint. Pilots can
easily visualize the entire flight plan, including departures,
arrivals, visual/instrument approaches and more on the navigators
6.9-inch display. For simplified IFR routings, GTN Xi allows pilots
to view airway segments available from a waypoint as well as
corresponding exit options. Additionally, the flight crew can
wirelessly1 load flight plans and share traffic, weather
and more from their compatible mobile device.
GFC 600 brings new autopilot
capabilities
The GFC 600 digital autopilot delivers CJ2 pilots superior
in-flight characteristics and new operational capabilities such as
coupled VNAV descents and coupled go-around capability while
executing a missed approach, allowing automation to assist during
high workload procedures. Guidance from the GTN Xi allows the GFC
600 to seamlessly link the enroute, terminal and approach
procedures, allowing continuous descents and smooth VNAV
transitions through the instrument approach, simplifying the
pilot's workload in the terminal environment. The CJ2 solution also
features Emergency Descent Mode (EDM). In the event of a loss of
cabin pressurization, EDM can automatically descend the aircraft to
a preset altitude without pilot intervention to help avert hypoxic
situations. A color display and flight level change (FLC) mode
round out new GFC 600 features on a modernized mode controller for
this installation.
GWX 8000 weather radar with Auto Mode
The GWX 8000 StormOptix weather radar simplifies
operations and brings peace of mind to single-pilot and crewed
aircraft while operating in and near complex weather. Auto Mode
lets pilots simply set the range, and the radar automatically
adjusts tilt and gain settings to accurately profile weather cells,
so pilots can analyze returns from hazardous storm cell activity.
The system displays the weather with 16 colors while also
showcasing hail and lightning prediction, turbulence detection and
advanced ground clutter suppression. The weather radar integrates
with TXi flight displays and GTN 750Xi navigators to display radar
returns. The new display grouping feature lets pilots operating in
the crewed environment look at individual tilts and returns on
their side of the cockpit when in manual mode. The GWX 8000 weather
radar upgrade is offered as an option,
and for more details, visit
Garmin.com/GWX8000.
Jet management made easier with
PlaneSync
Using a 4G LTE cellular or Wi-Fi ®
connection provided by the optional GDL®
60 datalink, the PlaneSync connected aircraft management
system can help simplify the complexities of owning and operating
the CJ2. PlaneSync automatically downloads avionics database
updates2 and leverages high-speed
integration amongst the avionics to quickly synchronize updates
across the displays. The system can operate with a dedicated
battery so that operators don't need to be present and conduct
time-consuming manual updates via data card. PlaneSync can also
allow pilots to remotely check fuel quantity, database status, GPS
location, temperatures and more via the Garmin Pilot™
app3 to help avoid surprises when they
arrive at the aircraft. With added capability expected in 2025,
PlaneSync can also automatically transmit flight and engine log
data to secure cloud storage after landing.
Completing the All-Garmin CJ2 Upgrade
Program
CJ2 operators can also take advantage of other optional
upgrades to add new capabilities to their aircraft.
The GMA™ 35C audio panel adds audio processing
with advanced capabilities including auto squelch, 3D audio and
Bluetooth® wireless connectivity to allow music or
telephone audio from a mobile device. Additionally, the
GTX™ 345R transponder can provide ADS-B "Out"
capability with optional antenna diversity,
while also providing "ADS-B "In" weather
and traffic benefits. Other options include the GDL
69A SiriusXM datalink, GTS™ series traffic systems and GSR 56
datalink for weather, calling and messaging
connectivity.
The full retrofit solution in the Cessna Citation CJ2 is
expected to be available in Q2 of 2024 through
Garmin Authorized Dealer network. Garmin plans to certify a
similar avionics upgrade program for the Cessna
Citation CJ1.To learn more, visit
Garmin.com/CJ2.
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1 Optional equipment required. Weather
streaming requires compatible ADS-B or SiriusXM datalink; traffic
streaming requires compatible ADS-B datalink; ADS-B weather
available in U.S. only.
2Active
PlaneSync and database subscriptions required for automatic
database updates. Active PlaneSync subscription plan required for
flight log uploading. Features are available on-ground only and
requires GDL 60 to have active LTE or Wi-Fi connectivity; signal
strength and other factors may apply. See
Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for LTE coverage
details.
3Remote aircraft status
requires active PlaneSync subscription. User's smart device must
have internet connectivity. Feature is available on-ground only and
requires GDL 60 to have LTE connectivity; signal strength and other
factors may apply. See
Garmin.com/PlaneSyncCoverage for coverage
details.
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