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Honeywell offers certified solutions to replace legacy CRTs with LCDs on multiple platforms, as shown here in an Embraer Legacy 600.

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the way it is, there are options for bringing things like satellite weather and large-format (iPad) displays into the cockpit
without enduring the downtime and high cost of a complete
panel retrofit.
But even if you plan on keeping the airplane for only a few
more years, now may be the time to start thinking of doing the
upgrade, particularly if it will make your airplane more saleable on the open market.
"A consideration that sometimes is overlooked by aircraft
owners is the fact that LCD upgrades are often recognized in
the Blue Book value of the aircraft, dollar for dollar. So if you
go to resale your asset, the upgrade will pay dividends. Too
often this is ignored in the decision-making process."
Harpster agreed and added, "Today, owners are very savvy
to the avionics situations. As little as two years ago, we still

Esterline CMC Electronics'
CMA-6800 is an AMLCD display
unit that will be a form, fit and functional
replacement to legacy CRT displays.

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had brokers saying an aircraft should be worth more because it
has EFIS (CRT) in it. Not today. From an upgradeability standpoint, the stuff has no more life left in it. Honestly, an operator
would be better off from an upgrade standpoint if he had mechanical instruments in there. If that were the case, it would be
a cut-and-dried decision on what to do now.
"Anyone looking to buy an airplane today knows they need
to have avionics that are upgradable and displays that can handle emerging technologies. Otherwise, they are buying something that is a very short-term solution. Buyers aren't going to
pay top dollar for that."
"Today's LCD-based units have significant advantages by
enabling NextGen capabilities, which are huge value drivers for anyone considering a cockpit upgrade," Peterson said.
"This requires high resolution to render the content-rich features like synthetic vision, graphical maps, charts and uplinked
weather."
Beazley also noted a benefit to LCD upgrades not so obvious to the typical operator - weight savings.
"Between removing the heavier CRTs, cooling fans and
ducting, you can see savings of 50 pounds or more, and that's
not counting the ability to eliminate printed charts," he said.
"There's another 30-plus pounds. Also, you're doubling system reliability, going from 4,000 hours on a typical CRT up to
8,000 hours on an LCD display."
Other Considerations
No doubt the majority of operators and pilots who fly with
CRT displays would love to be able to do a complete panel
retrofit. And with the benefits to the LCD upgrade previously
noted, particularly the cost of the upgrade recognized in the
aircraft value, Beazley added, "Downtime from the installation process can be as little as two weeks, particularly for a
Honeywell Primus Elite installation. Obviously, customers



Avionics News January 2014

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News January 2014

Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View From Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
The In Crowd
Member Profile
Sales and Service
A Conversation With...
Make Way for LCDs
Lithium Batteries 101
Member Profile
Autopilot Upgrades
Aviation Aces
NCATT Becomes Part of ASTM International
Essential Documentation
What Do Dealers Want?
Legal Ease
Business Basics
What's New
Marketplace Classifieds
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Avionics News January 2014 - Cover1
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Avionics News January 2014 - AEA Now
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Avionics News January 2014 - The View From Washington
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