A pending supplemental type certificate (STC) is set to update aging Honeywell displays on legacy Citation and Embraer aircraft. Aircraft maintenance and parts provider C&L Aviation Group has partnered with ScioTeq to develop the STC for the DU-875 NG light display for the Cessna Citation Excel, Encore, Ultra, and Bravo, as well as the Embraer ERJ 135/145.
The STC will allow operators to upgrade from the legacy Honeywell DU-870 CRT with a drop-in replacement that offers reduced power consumption and significant weight savings while maintaining compatibility with the existing cockpit configuration. ScioTeq, the DU-875 OEM and official Honeywell partner for its Primus Elite display upgrade, has designed the DU-875 NG Light to provide the smallest size, weight, power, and cost.
The unit features a 7x5 inch LCD screen with 1024×768 resolution, operates at just 34W (compared to 138W in the DU-870), and weighs 15.4 lbs. It is convection-cooled and is available in both black and gray bezel variants.
According to C&L, the new units offer a substantially improved mean time between failures compared to the legacy DU-870 displays currently installed on these aircraft, helping operators improve reliability, reduce maintenance requirements, and lower overall operating costs.
“Through this partnership with ScioTeq, C&L continues to deliver innovative and reliable solutions that support operators in avoiding obsolescence,” said C&L CEO Chris Kilgour. “Many operators have been searching for a cost-effective replacement for the aging DU-870 display, which faces increasing supportability challenges. Until now, there has not been a viable, safe alternative available.”
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