Aviation
September 25, 2007
Garmin’s G1000 Becomes Standard Equipment on EADS Socata’s TBM 850
ATLANTA/September 25, 2007/PR Newswire — Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN), today announced that EADS Socata has selected the Garmin G1000 integrated avionics suite for the TBM 850, the world’s fastest single engine civilian turboprop.
“The TBM 850 is a proven turboprop aircraft that offers jet-like performance and excellent short-field capability,” said Gary Kelley, vice president of marketing. “We already have a great relationship with Socata based on our experience of providing them Garmin panel mount equipment for the TBM 850. We look forward to taking our relationship to the next level by offering TBM 850 customers the unparalleled avionics integration only found in the G1000.”
“Our customers asked for an integrated cockpit panel that would ease pilot workload, save weight and reduce the cost of ownership,” explained Jean-Michel Léonard, EADS Socata’s chairman and CEO. “Jacques Lordon, our vice president of general aviation, and his engineering design team evaluated and tested all the systems offered on the market during the past several years and they concluded that the Garmin G1000 with its new autopilot was the best choice.”
Garmin’s all-glass flightdeck in the TBM 850 presents all flight-critical data — from engine and flight instrumentation to navigation, communication, weather, terrain and traffic data — digitally on three large-format, high-resolution displays. The 15-inch MFD is flanked by two 10.4-inch PFDs (primary flight displays). Behind the large, sunlight readable glass displays is a lightweight, modular design equipment rack that makes the system easy to install and maintain. Specific features of the G1000 on the TBM 850 include:
- Three-axis, all-digital automatic flight control system
- Dual integrated radio modules that provide WAAS certified IFR oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing
- Graphical synoptics that provide intuitive depictions of selected systems
- Dual solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System that can align while in motion, including in-flight dynamic restarts
- Dual RVSM-compliant digital air-data computers
- Mode S transponder with Traffic Information Service
- Class-B Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) with worldwide terrain and obstacle database
- Digital audio control system
- Full reversionary capabilities, allowing all flight-critical data to transfer seamlessly to a single display for added safety during flight
The G1000 equipped TBM 850 will also graphically depict airframe, electrical and fuel system synoptics data on the G1000’s Multi-Function Display (MFD).
Also available in the TBM 850’s G1000 system are Garmin’s SafeTaxi™, FliteCharts™ and ChartView™, which simplify operation, enhance situational awareness, and increase safety during flight and when taxiing. Garmin ChartView is an electronic version of Jeppesen’s extensive library of charts and airport diagrams displayed directly on the G1000’s MFD. FliteCharts is an electronic version of the National Aeronautical Chart Office (NACO) U.S. Terminal Procedures Publication and lets pilots quickly find and view all NACO Departure Procedures (DP), Standard Terminal Arrival Routes (STARs), approach charts, and airport diagrams on the MFD. Garmin SafeTaxi helps pilots navigate unfamiliar airports while taxiing by identifying runways, taxiways, and hangars, as well as the aircraft’s exact location on the field.
The TBM 850 is the world’s fastest single engine turboprop, with a maximum cruising speed of 320 KTAS at 26,000 ft. (in ISA conditions). A 850-shp version of EADS Socata’s proven six-seat TBM 700 turboprop business aircraft, the TBM 850 combines the cruising speed and journey times typical of light jets with economical direct operating costs, while offering the range and excellent weight carriage capacity of turboprop aircraft
About EADS Socata
EADS Socata is one of the world’s leading general aviation manufacturers, with more than 17,000 aircraft built since its creation as Morane-Saulnier in 1911. Current products include the TBM family of high-speed turboprops, TB GT piston aircraft, aerostructures for Airbus civil airliners, the A400M military transporter, Dassault Falcon jets, Eurocopter helicopters and Embraer regional jets. EADS Socata is expanding its customer service activities, to support its growing fleet of TBM and offer its light aviation expertise for aircraft below 5.7 tons through avionics modernization, maintenance, repair and overall package offers. Headquartered in Tarbes, France, with North American operations in Pembroke Pines, Florida, EADS Socata is a wholly owned subsidiary of EADS – a global leader in aerospace, defence and related services. In 2006, EADS generated revenues of €39.4 billion and employs a workforce of about 116,000.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International, Inc. is a member of the Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) group of companies which designs, manufactures, markets, and sells navigation, communication and information devices and applications -- most of which are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin is a leader in consumer and general aviation navigation and its products serve the automotive/mobile, outdoor/fitness, marine, and aviation markets. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at www.garmin.com/pressroom or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin is a registered trademark, and G1000, FliteCharts, ChartView, and SafeTaxi are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Anticipated product availability dates are based on management's current expectations and are not guaranteed.
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