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Argentine DNA Issues STC AML Approval for Over 50 Models of Business Aircraft
Vista, CA (August 12, 2008)—Sandel Avionics has announced that it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and Approved Model List (AML) from the Argentine Dirección Nacional de Aeronavegabilidad (DNA) for installation of its SA4550 Primary Attitude and SN4500 Primary Navigation Displays in over 50 models of business aircraft, including several King Airs, Citations and Learjets. This approval allows operators of older business aircraft to upgrade the original electromechanical attitude indicators and HSIs with an affordable solid-state Primary Flight Display package.
"We thank the Argentine DNA for their cooperation and rapid STC approval of the SA4550 and SN4500," said Jerry Henry, Sandel's Director of Sales. "Operators in Argentina now have an affordable option to upgrade their legacy equipment to more reliable solid-state Primary Attitude and Navigation Displays."
Both the SA4550 and SN4500 are 4-ATI sized units which use Sandel's patented rear-projection display technology with LED-backlighting for maximum sunlight readability, 180-degree viewing angle, bright color rendition and an MTBF of over 10,000 hours. The SA4550 Primary Flight Display is available in several versions to replace many Sperry and Collins attitude indicators and a new version to replace the King KCI-310 began shipping in July. Each SA4550 version is plug compatible with the original indicator to minimize installation time and cost. The SN4500 Primary Navigation Display replaces the HSI with a full-color moving map that has the capability to show flight plans, bearing pointers, Stormscope™ and optional traffic.
The SA4550 and SN4500 are certified and available now from Sandel. List price for each display is US$20,950.
Sandel's products will be represented by Banyan Air Service of Fort Lauderdale, FL in booth 3005 at the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) in São Paulo, Brazil, August 14-16.
Sandel Avionics, located in Vista, California, is a privately held company that designs and manufactures high-performance 3- and 4-ATI Primary Attitude and Navigation Displays, completely self contained Class A and B TAWS solutions and solid-state sensors for new installation and numerous retrofits in general aviation, business aviation, air transport, government and military aircraft. Sandel's products have been installed in thousands of aircraft throughout the world since its first shipment in 1998. Additional information can be found at www.sandel.com. Images may be downloaded from www.sandel.com/images.
Banyan Air Service, located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport in Florida, employs 60 maintenance and avionics technicians and has a total of 150 teammates company-wide. Banyan's technical departments offer comprehensive aircraft maintenance services, including heavy airframe maintenance and engine maintenance, structural repairs and modifications, avionics installations and support, interior refurbishment, exterior painting, and part sales and distribution. Banyan's maintenance facility specializes in King Air, Citation, Pilatus, and Learjet inspections and modifications. Banyan Air Service is an FAA and EASA approved repair station and holds Argentine, Brazilian and Venezuelan government maintenance approvals. Banyan has been an authorized Sandel Avionics dealer since 2000. For more information, visit www.banyanair.com.
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