Avionics News February 2015 - 53
BEFORE
The original Bell 412EP panel included mechanical ADI/HSI, standby
ADI, engine instruments, analog King Gold Crown nav/comm radios
and a Sperry SPZ-7600 autopilot.
Gulf Coast
Avionics Corp.
www.GCA.aero
Number of employees: 25
Installers/technicians involved
with the project:
* Sarah Smith - chief inspector
* Larry Hawkins - lead technician/
engineering
* Dave Brown - technician
* Jonathan Ibarra -
technician/panels
* Carl Forrester - mechanic/structures
Aircraft type: Bell 412EP helicopter
What was the objective
of the project?
Replace legacy analog instruments,
gauges and radios with 21st century
digital/glass cockpit, including Garmin
G500H EFDs with synthetic vision,
Garmin GTN 650H touchscreen
GPS/nav/comms and Electronics
International digital engine
instruments.
What date was the
project started?
Sept. 4, 2014
What date was the
project completed?
Dec. 11, 2014
What makes this
installation unique?
The installation is unique in that
the interfaces between the various
digital avionics, instruments and
select legacy equipment, including
the autopilot, color radar and TCAS,
had never been done before in this
type of helicopter.
AFTER
Upgraded Bell 412EP panel and pedestal includes dual Garmin G500H dual-screen
EFD with HSVT, dual Garmin GTN 650H touchscreen GPS/nav/comms, dual Garmin
GTX 330 remote Mode S transponders, Garmin GMA 340 digital audio panel, dual
Electronics International MVP-50T-B412 digital engine monitoring systems, and an L-3
Avionics Systems Trilogy Electronic Standby Instrument.
Did you encounter any problems
while working on the project?
Several issues arose during the
installation but were handled by our
team in an efficient manner. The
technical assistance provided by
Garmin and Electronics International
proved to be invaluable in meeting the
deadline and budget.
How did you resolve
the problems?
Our team's knowledge and experience
with the systems, both existing and
newly installed, enabled them to
quickly assess, address and solve any
issue that occurred.
Did you learn anything
from the project?
Above all, we learned that taking
on a project of this size and scope
requires a team effort to accomplish
the installation. With more than 100
years of combined experience on
our shop floor, we are able to solve
any issues with relative ease.
What was the customer's response?
The customer was ecstatic with the
result. By providing both reduced
pilot workload and greatly enhanced
situational awareness, the new panel
and avionics have introduced a new
level of operational capabilities and
safety to this legacy aircraft. q
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Avionics News February 2015
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Avionics News February 2015
Point of Communication
AEA Now
The View from Washington
International News and Regulatory Updates
Rotorcraft Avionics
Member Profile
Cool City Obsession
Staying Power
Member Profile
What’s Working?
My Life in Avionics (part 2)
Business Basics
Before & After
A Conversation With...
Tools and Test Equipment
What’s New
Marketplace Classifieds
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