Plus EIS
support for Cirrus & Piper Meridian, as well as autopilot
support for DFC90 and upcoming GFC 500 certification for select
Cirrus aircraft
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
today announced G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight display enhancements
that bring more capability to cockpit upgrades. Cirrus SR20/SR22
aircraft equipped with either legacy Avidyne flight displays or
original flight instruments can now upgrade to the G500 TXi to
display engine information. Additional enhancements to the TXi
flight display series include DFC90 autopilot compatibility, new
multi-function display (MFD) configurations, the display of
additional engine parameters such as percent power and more. GFC™
500 autopilot support is also expected for SR22/SR22T aircraft
later this year. Also new, the Piper PA46-500TP Malibu Meridian is
compatible with the Engine Indication System (EIS) on the G500 TXi
& G600 TXi flight displays.
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Cirrus SR22 cockpit with dual G500 TXi
flight displays. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are excited to continually expand the compatibility of the
modern TXi touchscreen flight displays, as well as add support for
the GFC 500 and DFC90 in thousands of Cirrus aircraft in need of a
flight display and autopilot upgrade,” said Carl Wolf, vice
president of aviation sales and marketing. “The TXi family also
adds a tremendous amount of display flexibility, allowing pilots to
operate more efficiently and with superior accuracy and confidence,
reducing overall pilot workload and improving the overall enjoyment
and pilot experience, particularly with the GFC 500 autopilot.”
Cirrus SR20/SR22 TXi EIS display options
Cirrus aircraft equipped with legacy Avidyne flight displays can
now easily upgrade to the G500 TXi to receive modern features and
display capabilities, including the display of engine indications.
Engine information such as percent power, turbocharged engine
information, as well as support for electrical gauges displaying up
to six parameters are all now available.
GFC 500 autopilot for the SR22/SR22T and Avidyne DFC90
autopilot compatibility
The Garmin GFC 500 is expected to be available for Cirrus
SR22/SR22T aircraft models in Q4 2020, which will include features
such as Garmin’s Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP™),
descent vertical navigation (VNAV)1 and more.
The G500 TXi and G600 TXi systems are compatible with the
Avidyne DFC90 autopilot in Cirrus SR20/SR22 aircraft models. When
interfaced to an existing DFC90, TXi supports mode annunciation and
full bug synchronization on the PFD. For added redundancy in
aircraft equipped with dual AHRS, the DFC90 can utilize both
sources of AHRS data. In the unlikely event of an AHRS failure,
pilots have the option of selecting which AHRS source to use,
allowing the autopilot to remain fully functional.
New display page configurations and additional
features
The 10.6-inch TXi flight display now features an MFD/EIS design,
showing EIS data in a single strip on either side of the flight
display that occupies 20% of the display. For example, pilots have
the option of displaying moving map information on the remaining
80% of the flight display, or pilots can split that into two
windows (40%/40%) to show the moving map alongside an approach
chart.
Turbine aircraft EIS
The Piper PA46-500TP is the latest addition to a growing list of
aircraft that are capable of interfacing with the TXi system to
display EIS information. Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine
display compatibility is currently available for several popular
aircraft models, including the Cessna 208/208B, Daher TBM 700/TBM
850 and the PA46-310P/350P JetPROP. The Piper PA46-500TP is
compatible with the G500 TXi & G600 TXi and can display EIS
information alongside PFD/MFD information on a single display.
Features of the EIS system for turbine aircraft include engine
timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications, as well
as wireless data logging that combine to improve engine efficiency
and reduce maintenance costs.
Additional features of the latest TXi upgrade include:
- When the G500 TXi & G600 TXi is paired with the GTN™/GTN Xi
series and the GFC 500 autopilot, the system performs automatic
GPS-to-LOC switching.
- Percent power can be viewed on the TXi displays for
single-engine and twin piston, as well as turboprop aircraft.
- Fuel quantity display compatibility has been expanded to
include aircraft that have up to six fuel tanks.
- Select twin Cessna aircraft with four fuel tanks are now
capable of displaying fuel quantity on the G500 TXi & G600
TXi.
- Fuel imbalance caution and alert advisory messages can be
configured by a Garmin dealer during installation.
- The TXi displays are now approved for interface with CiES fuel
sensors.
- A new vacuum gauge option supports aircraft that maintain a
vacuum-driven standby instrument and systems.
- TXi EIS bar gauges can be configured to display a digital value
for piston aircraft.
These new features for the TXi flight displays are expected to
be available in August through the Garmin dealer network. The TXi
series also come with a two-year warranty, which is supported by
Garmin’s award-winning aviation support team. During the week of
AirVenture 2020, Garmin will be hosting a series of free
educational webinars and product demonstrations, and feature unique
opportunities that will bring the Garmin exhibit experience direct
to its customers. Check out Garmin’s full line-up of virtual
AirVenture Oshkosh events at www.garmin.com/OSH2020. For additional
information, visit www.garmin.com/TXi or contact a local Garmin
authorized dealer.
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 more
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1. When paired with the GTN or GTN Xi navigator series.
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