Oshkosh, Wisconsin \u2013 July 24, 2017<\/strong>: Light aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, is pleased to announce FAA approval of a non-TSO\u2019d, fully-integrated EFIS avionics suite as primary instrumentation for the company\u2019s Part 23 Certified XCub. CubCrafters received the approval by amendment to the XCub Type Certificate. The amendment allows installation of the Garmin G3X Touch system, as well as Garmin\u2019s digital autopilot.<\/p>\n\u201cThe introduction of the XCub in June of last year served as a catalyst for this certification effort,\u201d says Randy Lervold, President of CubCrafters. \u201cAt the time, we recognized that the FAA\u2019s revised \u201crisk based\u201d certification philosophy was forthcoming, so we chose to initially offer an analog day\/night VFR panel on the new model. Longer-term, we were determined to offer the same functionality, safety and value as we do in our Carbon Cub family of aircraft. Garmin\u2019s G3X Touch 10-inch flight display is an overwhelming favorite of Carbon Cub buyers, and it is a perfect match for the XCub as well. Now, only a year after the XCub launch, we have added the G3X suite to our Type Certificate, and more importantly, as an Option on the Order Form for 2018 deliveries. We believe the added capabilities and value offered by this new panel are game-changing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Certification plans for CubCrafters\u2019 new panel concept were submitted through the FAA\u2019s Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) in Seattle. \u201cWe were pleased that the ACO was receptive to our comprehensive, risk-based certification plans, and coordinated effectively with the Small Aircraft Directorate,\u201d says Patrick Horgan, the company\u2019s Director of Engineering & Product Development. \u201cAfter successfully earning the new XCub aircraft TC, FAA certification and standards officials were familiar with our engineering resources, and supported this barrier-breaking program. Design, validation, and testing proceeded expeditiously, which is a testament to the strong CubCrafters\u2019 team, and to the FAA\u2019s commitment to implement enhanced safety technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n
Prior to this announcement, other companies have received approvals of non-certified products, originally intended for the experimental and LSA markets, for retrofit on Part 23 light aircraft. However, this is the first time any OEM has received such an approval for the complete primary flight instrumentation suite on a Part 23 Certified aircraft panel.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur new instrument panel delivers much higher performance than anything near this price point\u201d, comments Jim Richmond, CubCrafters\u2019 Founder and CEO. \u201cWe\u2019ve heard from customers who own high-end aircraft with sophisticated certified glass cockpits. They tell us they prefer flying with the G3X system in their Carbon Cubs!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe implications for our market are clear and significant\u201d, Richmond continues. \u201cThe FAA\u2019s new risk-based certification philosophy will allow buyers of new certified airplanes to enjoy high-performance panel choices at prices that were unthinkable before today.\u201d<\/p>\n
CubCrafters\u2019 new glass panel includes the Garmin G3X Touch flight display, GTR 200R comm radio and GTX 335R transponder. The GTX 335 includes an integrated WAAS\/GPS position source enabling ADS-B \u201cOut\u201d functionality, thus fulfilling NextGen requirements for ADS-B compliance in 2020. Garmin\u2019s dual-axis autopilot, including the GMC 307 control head, is available as an option. The new panel is also \u201cfloat-ready\u201d, and accepts the control head for Wipaire\u2019s 2100 amphibious floats.<\/p>\n
For an introductory period, the new panel will also include the Sandia SAI 340 Quattro multi-function indicator at no additional charge. The self-powered four-in-one backup instrument provides precision Airspeed, Attitude, Altitude, and Slip indications in an easy to read EFIS presentation.<\/p>\n
CubCrafters, along with officials from the FAA, will host a press presentation about this announcement at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, July 24 at the EAA Press Center during the upcoming AirVenture 2017. Members of the media are invited to attend.<\/p>\n
The new panel will be available on CubCrafters\u2019 2018 XCub models scheduled for delivery in January. For more information, contact CubCrafters or your local Certified Sales Center.<\/p>\n
ABOUT CUBCRAFTERS-<\/strong>
\nCubCrafters, founded in 1980 by current owner and CEO, Jim Richmond, is located at McAllister Field Airport (YKM) in Yakima, WA. CubCrafters\u2019 roots are in the 70-year history of classic taildragger aviation, but its products and services are innovative and completely modern. CubCrafters designs and manufactures Part 23 Certified, LSA and Experimental aircraft. The company\u2019s newest introduction, XCub, substantially expands the mission profile of sport utility aircraft with its higher speed, longer range and larger payload. The Top Cub, with a useful load of over 1,000 lbs., is the most up-to-date iteration of the historic Super Cub available. The Carbon Cub has redefined expectations of \u201cbackcountry aircraft\u201d with its light weight, powerful engine, and breathtaking performance. Three variants are offered: the original, Carbon Cub SS, is a production LSA. Carbon Cub EX-2 is the most complete aircraft kit available, and Carbon Cub FX is a clever E-AB \u201cbuilder assist\u201d program. CubCrafters also offers outside engineering, consulting, and certification services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Oshkosh, Wisconsin \u2013 July 24, 2017: Light aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, is pleased to announce FAA approval of a non-TSO\u2019d, fully-integrated EFIS avionics suite as primary instrumentation for the company\u2019s Part… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1525,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1524","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFIRST NON-TSO\u2019d GLASS PANEL & AUTOPILOT IN PART 23 CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT - CubCrafters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/cubcrafters.com\/c\/2017\/07\/first-non-tsod-glass-panel-autopilot-in-part-23-certified-aircraft\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"FIRST NON-TSO\u2019d GLASS PANEL & AUTOPILOT IN PART 23 CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT - CubCrafters\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Oshkosh, Wisconsin \u2013 July 24, 2017: Light aircraft manufacturer, CubCrafters, is pleased to announce FAA approval of a non-TSO\u2019d, fully-integrated EFIS avionics suite as primary instrumentation for the company\u2019s Part... 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