Avionics News December 2016 - 47

pany changed its name to Guardian Avionics and developed
new logos. Now, the company is developing new products.
In September, Guardian Avionics received the first approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to install
manufactured products into certified aircraft as NORSEE, or
non-required safety-enhancing equipment, under the requirements outlined in Policy Statement AIR-21.8-1602. This new
authorization allows all models of the Guardian Avionics
iFDR Panel Mount line for iPad and iPhone and all iFDR
Power 150 and 250 USB Power Supplies to be installed in all
Part 23 certified general aviation aircraft and Part 27 and 29
normal and transport category rotorcraft.
The company said that under this FAA installation authorization, the iFDR Panel Mounts and USB power supplies
may be installed as a minor alteration for Part 23, 27 and 29
aircraft. This covers installation in all general aviation aircraft of 12,500 pounds of maximum takeoff weight or less. It
also includes all normal and transport category rotorcraft.
The company added that with this authorization, any general aviation aircraft owner may legally add a panel-mounted
iPad or iPhone, USB power supply, or a combination of both
as a means to enhance situational awareness and safety in
their older, certified aircraft. By eliminating cumbersome yoke
or arm mounts for iPads and iPhones and the resulting mess of
power cables and patched-together power supplies using existing 12-volt lighter plugs, certified aircraft owners now have
cleaner and safer mount and power options for their cockpit.
"We were delighted to be the first to work with the FAA on
implementing a NORSEE installation approval process as
part of the AIR 2015 roadmap to develop new ways to increase safety and value for the general aviation certified aircraft community," Vij said. "We believe this is an important
step in keeping GA safer for everyone while keeping ownership and maintenance costs under control for equipment that
improves the environment for the pilot in older aircraft."
The entire line of approved iFDR Panel Mounts for iPad
and iPhone are now available as both single dock mounts and

An iFDR Power
150-101 takes up
little panel space.

The iFDR PM IPAMI
makes the iPad look as if
it came with the aircraft.

as packages with the approved iFDR Power 150-301 power
supply included. Pilots and owners may also order any of
the line of approved iFDR Power USB power supplies from
Guardian Avionics' website or through authorized dealers
and distributors.
Guardian Avionics is based in Tucson, Arizona, with its
headquarters at Tucson International Airport. The company
holds memberships in the Aircraft Electronics Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental
Aircraft Association, National Business Aviation Association,
and the Arizona Business Aviation Association.
Guardian's primary focus is to provide the best protection and detection carbon monoxide hazards in aircraft and
vehicles, and develop solutions to effectively combat these
hazards. In addition, the company strives to innovate and enhance situational awareness in aircraft by providing products
integrating personal tablet and phone products into the flight
deck, which enables easier use of applications by flight crews.
The company says it is committed to using the best components and testing methods through all phases of design and
manufacturing. Guardian Avionics believes in recruiting and
retaining the best team to provide outstanding products, customer service, and support before, during and after all sales.
When a solution is found for a problem faced by one person,
it's likely the solution will work for others. Guardian Avionics
has found that this principle works. The simple CO detector has grown into a CO detector that includes a flight data
recorder along with an iPad dock and USB ports. A passion for
general aviation and the willingness to develop and sell solutions certainly is working well for Guardian Avionics. q
To learn more about Guardian Avionics, visit
guardianavionics.com.
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