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Rockwell Collins to upgrade U.S. Government Beech King Air 300 Aircraft
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (November 01, 2005) - Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics system has been selected by the U.S. government to upgrade six Beech King
Air 300 special use aircraft, with an option for 12 additional aircraft. The first installation will begin in January 2006
with subsequent upgrades starting in August 2006.
"Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 system will provide reduced pilot workload while enhancing safety, efficiency and situational
awareness for the government's King Air 300 fleet," said Denny Helgeson, vice president and general manager of Business and
Regional Systems for Rockwell Collins. "This system can be easily upgraded to address future needs, which will significantly
extend the usable life of these aircraft."
Under the terms of the agreement, the Pro Line 21 integrated avionics package for the Beech King Air 300 aircraft will include
a Rockwell Collins dual-channel digital flight control system, a fully integrated digital autopilot providing CAT II capabilities
and a growth path for future RNP airspace. The upgrade also includes three 10x8-inch high-resolution, liquid crystal adaptive
flight displays with engine indication.
In addition, the system features: Rockwell Collins Integrated Flight Information System (IFIS) featuring electronic charts,
Chart LinkTM capability, XM graphical weather and enhanced maps which include airways, airspace, geopolitical boundaries and
water; Rockwell Collins dual integrated FMS-3000 Flight Management System, which provides advanced flight planning and navigation
capabilities, including synchronized lateral and vertical flight plans, Nav to ILS transfer, and the capability to support
WAAS/LPV shortly after certification.
Other supporting system upgrades include:
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GPS-4000S WAAS Global Positioning System
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Pro Line 21 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance sensors
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Turbulence Detection Weather Radar
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Dual AHS-3000 Attitude Heading Reference Systems.
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Dual ADS-3000 Air Data Systems.
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MDC-3110 Maintenance Diagnostic System
Rockwell Collins will retain ownership of the King Air 300 Pro Line 21 supplemental type certification and plans to offer
the avionics package to current corporate operators as well.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a worldwide leader in the design, production, and support of communication and aviation electronics
for commercial and government customers. The company's 17,000 employees in 27 countries deliver industry-leading communication,
navigation, surveillance, display, flight control, inflight entertainment, information management, and maintenance, training
and simulation solutions. Additional information is available at www.rockwellcollins.com.
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