Fri Feb 22, 2019 11:56 am
#1676837
I have recently flown a Cessna 182Q identical to my UK based model, the only difference being it has an N on the side.
It was equipped with a dual G5 fit, GFC 500 three axis autopilot, software for recovery from unusual attitudes, GNSS nav, Alt select etc.etc. A fantastic improvement to my defunct Navomatic 300.
This was all fitted with no problems from an FAA STC which has allowed multiple types, and individual conversions in the hundreds now, in USA and other countries.
I've not noticed any FAA recalls for incidents or accidents from the use of such equipment. Perversely the installation makes the aircraft safer to fly in adverse conditions.
Could someone explain to a non technical person like me, why it is taking EASA so long to approve such safety enhancing equipment, which has proved so successful in non EASA land.
Two years so far, including apparently a requirement to rewrite the FAA paperwork, and when approved £££££ fees. An avionics friend opined, perhaps doubling the USA purchase/installation cost, and probably making it uneconomical or unaffordable to retrofit for many UK owners
It was equipped with a dual G5 fit, GFC 500 three axis autopilot, software for recovery from unusual attitudes, GNSS nav, Alt select etc.etc. A fantastic improvement to my defunct Navomatic 300.
This was all fitted with no problems from an FAA STC which has allowed multiple types, and individual conversions in the hundreds now, in USA and other countries.
I've not noticed any FAA recalls for incidents or accidents from the use of such equipment. Perversely the installation makes the aircraft safer to fly in adverse conditions.
Could someone explain to a non technical person like me, why it is taking EASA so long to approve such safety enhancing equipment, which has proved so successful in non EASA land.
Two years so far, including apparently a requirement to rewrite the FAA paperwork, and when approved £££££ fees. An avionics friend opined, perhaps doubling the USA purchase/installation cost, and probably making it uneconomical or unaffordable to retrofit for many UK owners