Avionics
Fargo Jet Completes PC-12 Avionics Modernization
New Garmin avionics and a Finoff Aviation engine upgrade modernize the Swiss turboprop
Fargo Jet Pilatus PC-12 avionics and engine upgrade
A full Garmin avionics suite with touchscreen displays and digital autopilot transforms this Pilatus PC-12. © Fargo Jet Center

After previously modifying a customer’s Pilatus PC-12 with Finoff Aviation’s PT6A-67P engine and seven-blade MT propeller, as well as dual Concorde batteries, Fargo Jet Center has added a full Garmin avionics suite to the airplane. The avionics upgrade includes touchscreen G600 TXi primary and multifunction displays paired with a GCU 485 PFD controller and a G600 TXi to display engine parameters. Backup is provided by a GI 275 electronic flight instrument.

Two previously installed GTN 750 touchscreen navcoms were paired with a GMA 350c audio panel, Flight Stream 510 wireless gateway, and a GFC 600 autopilot under the upgrade. Dual Garmin transponders add ADS-B Out/In capability. For global voice, text messaging, position reporting, and weather updates, the Fargo Jet team installed a GSR 56 Iridium satcom transceiver.