ASB Avionics proudly announces the FAA approval of their Digital Engine Instrument Display System

June 9, 2007

ASB Avionics LLC (ASB) proudly announces the FAA approval of the amendment to STC ST01162LA adding digital Engine Instrument Display (EID) capability to the previously approved Honeywell CDS/R Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) for the L382G (civilian version of the C-130H) cargo aircraft.

The EID installation utilizes dual Ametek Engine Interface Units (EIU) to transform existing analog engine sensor information into digital format for display on the Honeywell displays. New Page 1

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Each EIU has dual channel redundancy and is transferable from the EID to either the pilots’ Multi-Function Display (MFD) in the event of a display fault. All five (5) displays; pilot’s and copilot’s Primary Flight Display (PFD), MFDs, and EID are identical and interchangeable. Flight display controls are located in the glareshield and the Landing Gear Control panel has been redesigned making it easily accessible to either crew member.

ASB’s modular approach to production makes the transformation from the traditional “round-dial” instrument panel to the 5-display “flat-panel” installation a ninety (90) day process. ASB also offers a variety of communication, navigation, and situational awareness avionics packages, including dual Flight Management Systems (FMS) and triple Inertial Navigation Sensors (INS).

ASB Avionics is currently working with avionics manufacturers to offer dual Heads-Up Displays (HUD), an Enhanced Vision System (EVS), and NVIS compatible lighting systems. ASB is also in-process with Honeywell on a map and chart server for the CDS/R and a digital replacement for the current analog Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS).

The original approval of ST01162LA was for a 3-display (with analog engine instruments) CDS/R Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) and has been installed on ten (10) aircraft most of which are now scheduled for retrofit to the 5-display system. ASB also holds STC ST01574LA and FAA Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) for the C-130/L-382 Integral Dorsal Fin HF Shunt Antenna.

ASB Avionics LLC, FAA Repair Station UMDR221L, CAGE 3PFM7, located at 1032 Sabovich Street, Mojave, CA, is a wholly owned US small business, registered in the state of California, USA. ASB Avionics Pte. Ltd. (Located in Singapore) is a subsidiary of ASB Avionics LLC.

For further information contact:

Duane McNutt – President
duane.mcnutt@asbavionics.com

Dwight Cassell – Vice President
dwight@asbavionics.com

Larry L. Gray – Director of Engineering
larry@asbavionics.com

ASB Avionics LLC
1032 Sabovich Street
Mojave, CA 93501
Phone: 661-824-1005
Fax: 661-824-1006

ASB Avionics Pte. Ltd.
66 Loyang Way
Singapore 508756
Phone: (65) 6546-8836
Fax: (65) 6546-7636

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