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Garmin Launches G5000 Avionics Retrofit for Beechjets
Garmin launched a G5000 avionics modernization program for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP that includes three landscape-oriented, 12-inch LCD flight displays and two touchscreen display/controllers. Targeted for FAA STC approval in 2015, Garmin estimates that the glass cockpit retrofit will cost between $450,000 and $500,000 installed. (Photo: Garmin)
Garmin launched a G5000 avionics modernization program for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP that includes three landscape-oriented, 12-inch LCD flight displays and two touchscreen display/controllers. Targeted for FAA STC approval in 2015, Garmin estimates that the glass cockpit retrofit will cost between $450,000 and $500,000 installed. (Photo: Garmin)

Garmin launched a G5000 avionics modernization program for the Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP, targeted for FAA STC approval in 2015, that will be available at certain Garmin dealers. The company estimates that the glass cockpit retrofit for the light twinjet will cost between $450,000 and $500,000 installed. In addition to modernizing the flight deck, the new avionics package is lighter and thus raises the jet’s useful load by 200 pounds.