STC available immediately for installation in
thousands of general aviation aircraft
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
today announced FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument
in type-certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft.
Installation approval is accomplished via supplemental type
certificate (STC) with a comprehensive approved model list (AML)
containing 562 aircraft models. The compact and cost-effective G5
delivers exceptional performance and reliability as a standalone
primary source for aircraft attitude or turn coordination
information while also displaying secondary information such as
airspeed, altitude and more. Availability of this STC is
representative of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)
initiative to encourage and permit specific enhancements to
aircraft in an effort to improve safety among the existing general
aviation fleet.
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“The FAA’s Safer Skies initiative identified vacuum systems and
gyro failures as a significant contributor to accidents in
instrument meteorological conditions among GA, and with the support
of the FAA, we’re excited to bring the G5 electronic flight
instrument to 562 aircraft models as an attitude indicator or turn
coordinator replacement,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of
aviation sales and marketing. “This economical installation and
upgrade path revolutionizes GA by bringing modern attitude
reference to thousands of aircraft that would otherwise depend on
older, vacuum-driven equipment. We look forward to working with the
FAA to continue to identify and address additional solutions for
aging and failure-prone equipment.”
Bringing innovative, cost-effective technology to thousands
of GA aircraft
In place of the aircraft’s primary attitude indicator or turn
coordinator, the G5 electronic flight instrument is approved for
installation in either location via a Garmin-held STC for hundreds
of certificated fixed-wing aircraft models. Valid for flight under
VFR and IFR conditions, the G5 electronic flight instrument is an
economical upgrade for thousands of aircraft owners who are seeking
an electronic attitude indicator with greater dependability and
internal redundancy over mechanical gyro-driven flight
instruments.
Greater reliability and increased situational
awareness
Boasting a bright, 3.5-inch sunlight readable liquid crystal
display (LCD), the G5 is approved as a primary source for aircraft
attitude or turn coordination information and secondary source for
altitude, airspeed and vertical speed in a single instrument.
Installation is simple and easy as the G5 integrates with the
aircraft’s existing pitot/static system to display attitude,
airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, slip/skid, turn rate,
configurable v-speed references, barometric setting and selected
altitude, as well as visual alerts upon arriving at the
pre-selected altitude. GPS-based track and groundspeed information
is also displayed. A dedicated rotary knob also allows for easy
adjustments to barometric pressure setting as well as altitude and
ground track bugs.
Low intrusive and seamless installation
Suitable for installation in place of a standard 3-1/8-inch
(79.4 mm.) flight instrument, G5 measures 3-inches in depth and
includes a back-up battery so it can easily be integrated into a
wide range of aircraft. Installation is further simplified as the
G5 only needs power, ground, pitot/static inputs and a WAAS antenna
or GPS input, so it easily integrates with the aircraft’s existing
systems. As part of the STC, the G5 includes a four-hour back-up
battery and pilots can easily reference battery status in the upper
left-hand corner of the display.
See the G5 in the AOPA Cessna 172 sweepstakes aircraft at
AirVenture 2016
Garmin is proud to have been selected as the avionics provider
for the 2016 AOPA 172 Sweepstakes, which features the G5 electronic
flight instrument as part of the Yingling Ascend remanufactured
program. Garmin has worked closely with AOPA and the FAA to lower
cost and increase reliability through upgrades to the legacy fleet.
The G5 is also accompanied by the GTN™ 650 touchscreen navigator,
the newly announced Flight Stream 510, GTX 345 all-in-one
ADS-B transponder, GMA 340 audio panel, GI 260 Angle of Attack
indicator, GTR 225 COMM radio and the Garmin Pilot™ app on an iPad
mini. An annual single navigator bundle subscription will provide
the GTN 650 with the most up-to-date database information
throughout the year. To see the AOPA 172 Sweepstakes aircraft take
on its transformation, visit the AOPA campus at EAA AirVenture,
July 25-31, 2016 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The G5 electronic flight instrument for certificated fixed-wing
aircraft can be purchased through the Garmin Authorized Dealer
network starting at an expected street price of $2,149, which
includes the install kit, back-up battery and STC and $2,499 with
an optional GPS antenna. Deliveries for new orders are expected to
begin in September. The G5 is also supported by Garmin’s
award-winning aviation support team, which provides 24/7 worldwide
technical and warranty support. For additional information, visit:
www.garmin.com/aviation.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of
solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers.
Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight
control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions
and other products and services that are known for innovation,
reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full
line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
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