Honeywell FANS-1/A+ Datalink Communications System

Textron Aviation® will install 2 new CD-830 CDUs, a new Satellite Datalink Transceiver, a new VHF Datalink Transceiver, a new Universal CVR capable of recording the Datalink messages and a new CMUII+ Communication Management Unit. The previously listed equipment will interface to the Primus 2000 Flight Deck to provide fully integrated Domestic and Oceanic FANS 1/A+ capability.

The system accommodates the current NAT FANS 1/A+ requirements, plus will also support the FAA Future Air Navigation System 1/A+. This system upgrade also meets the requirements for PM-CPDLC as mandated in Europe.

Data Comm delivers digital tower pre-departure clearance services, including route revisions, as well as En Route services, thereby enabling controllers to provide flight crews with frequency handoffs, altitude changes and inflight reroutes using digital communication rather than voice. Flight crews can also send digital messages to controllers. The result is quicker flight times, reduced voice read-back errors and increased heads-up time for pilots. The product description is provided by the supplier.