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BFGoodrich Debuts TAWS Box
By the end of next year, and for less than $10,000, business
aircraft operators will be able to buy a TSO C151 Level B terrain
awareness and warning system (TAWS) from BFGoodrich Avionics Systems.
The company's landmark TAWS8000 provides aural warnings and can
be linked to a radar indicator by means of the firm's RGC250 radar
graphics computer or to any TAWS-compatible, Arinc 453 (weather
radar interface) EFIS. The terrain map shows terrain in green,
yellow or red, depending upon the relative elevation to the aircraft's
altitude. Published obstructions are depicted in light blue. The
box also will display runways that are at least 2,000 feet long.
BFG's TAWS joins AlliedSignal's general aviation EGPWS and Universal
Avionics' integrated TAWS in the emerging TAWS market, providing
business aircraft operators with more options in complying with
the TAWS mandate.
NBAA 1999, Atlanta, Ga.
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