INDUSTRY NEWS RELEVANT TO YOUR BUSINESS


Certificate (STC) for the MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®


Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics’ SAM®


Adds Part 23


AML STC to List of Certifications Mid­Continent Instruments and


the final stages of certification for a few remaining combinations. To accommodate the new glass­style


avionics, Robinson replaced its 7­, 9­, and 10­hole instrument panels with 6­ and 8­hole instrument panels. The 6­ hole panel is standard on the R22 and R44 Raven I, while the 8­hole panel is standard on the R44 Raven II and R66. The 8­hole panel is also an option on the R44 Raven I. Both panels allow for glass avionics or traditional instrument configurations.


Avionics today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a Part 23 Approved Model List (AML) Supplemental Type


). SAM


is the first 2­inch, entirely self­con­ tained, solid­state instrument that pro­ vides attitude, altitude, airspeed and slip information to the pilot during nor­ mal operation or in the case of primary instrument failure. The standby atti­ tude module is a compact device, specifically designed to fit in less panel space than a standard set of 2­inch mechanical attitude, altitude and air­ speed indicators. 


The GTR 225B is now the standard


COM radio on all models, replacing the Bendix/King KY 196A/197A. The GTR 225B and the GTN 635, 650, and 750 COMs all offer 8.33 kHz channel spac­ ing, which satisfies impending new reg­ ulations. The GMA 350H audio panel replaces


the existing AEM AA12S for dual­COM installations. The GTX 330ES (Extended Squitter) transponder meets ADS­B Out equipment requirements when paired with a GTN series navigator, and the GDL 88 UAT provides dual­band ADS­B In. The GTN series navigators are installed in Robinson’s pilot side con­ sole (PSC), placing the equipment directly in front of the pilot to minimize head­down time. 


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