Avionics News January 2020 - 78

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Western Aircraft

SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE was granted an FAA parts manufacturing
approval to manufacture and distribute complex harnesses required for the
Garmin G5000 installations.
The Garmin G5000 is an advanced flight deck with three wide high-resolution displays with integrated engine indicators and crew alerting system. With
full WAAS FMS integration and dual channel digital control system, the package provides the latest in satellite-based navigation capabilities and digital
flight management tools.
According to the company, cost and time were the leading factor in achieving
PMA for the G5000 harness kit.
"For some avionics shops, creating their own harness could take up to 450
man-hours, adding significant time and cost to the overall installation," said
Luke Gomoll, aircraft modification sales representative.
Harnesses for the G5000 are an intricate component of the installation for
Citation 560XL/XLS or the Beechjet 400A. Due to the complexity of the harness, every harness is tested using automated harness test equipment. Each
wire is laser marked, and connectors are tagged to facilitate straightforward
installation.
For more information, visit seaerospace.com. q

WESTERN AIRCRAFT, a
Greenwich AeroGroup company,
promoted Beau Hawkins to the
position of avionics sales manager.
For the last 18 months, Hawkins
has served as an avionics lead
with Western Aircraft. In his new
role, he will work collaboratively
with the MRO sales team to
support its
growing
avionics sales
opportunities
for both
turboprop and
jet aircraft.
Hawkins
Beau Hawkins
has extensive
knowledge of
avionics systems. Before joining
Western Aircraft, he served for five
years as an avionics technician
for Duncan Aviation, where he
focused on field and AOG avionics
support.
Hawkins launched his career in
aviation in the United States Air
Force as an avionics technician.
He served on active duty from
2001 to 2007 at various locations
around the world focusing on
McDonnell Douglas KC-10,
Sikorsky MH-53M, and the
Lockheed MC-130P aircraft.
He has a bachelor's degree in
technical management from EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University.
For more information, visit
westair.com. q

uAvionix
UAVIONIX announced FAA qualification for the Vehicle Tracking Unit

(VTU-20) ADS-B transmitter for airport surface management.
According to the company, the sleek VTU-20 mounts
permanently or magnetically to all airside vehicles, including
utility, emergency, snow-removal and maintenance equipment.
This recent uAvionix achievement will be made
available through an exclusive relationship with L3Harris
Technologies, a leader in surveillance and air traffic
management known for the Symphony product line of
airport operations and environmental compliance
solutions.
L3Harris will promote and sell the VTU-20 in
the United States.
For more information, visit
uAvionix.com. q

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