AEA, WASHINGTON, D.C., April 4, 2012 L-3 Avionics Systems announced today the release of its updated and enhanced GH-3900 Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESIS). Added features and a new lower price make the instrument a more customizable and affordable standby solution. The GH series of products will be on display at the AEA International Convention and Trade Show in Washington, D.C., April 4 6, Booth 601.The trend toward more versatile PFD and MFD layouts that can be adjusted to meet a variety of missions is increasing in all flight operations categories. We believe all standby systems should have that same level of utility, said Larry Riddle, vice president of business development for L-3 Avionics Systems. Our next-generation GH-3900 features a virtually unlimited number of configuration options and can interface with a wide range of onboard equipment, creating a high degree of parity between the primary and standby instruments.
Designed to Level A software and hardware standards, the GH-3900 ESIS is capable of satisfying airworthiness requirements for almost any transport category fixed- or rotary-wing aircraft. Rendering all the important cues on a sunlight-readable 3-inch display, the instrument is a more precise and information-rich standby than traditional analog instruments.
With a customizable layout, GH series instruments can be modified to match a wide range of primary systems, giving pilots a familiar reference by which to fly the aircraft. Hardware enhancements include a variety of air data and heading input selections, as well as optional built-in accelerometers that provide external LRUs with relative data. Sensor and air data advancements, along with more efficient printed circuit board designs provide for a smaller and lighter form factor with increased reliability.
Additional GH-3900 features include:
Configurable display of flight cues, colors, data presentation and aircraft performance parameters
3-ATI size weighs less than 3 pounds
LED backlighting
Interfaces support ARINC 429, RS-422 Serial Bus, RS-232 Serial Bus, discrete and analog input signals
Designed for Part 25 and Part 23 (Class III & IV) aircraft as well as Part 27 and Part 29 rotorcraft
Illuminated selector knob and menu button
Modes for FMS, NAV, VOR, ILS and TACAN
Installer-defined I/O interfaces, SSEC and VMO values
Solid-state design increases reliability and accuracy while reducing costly repairs
Field-loadable software
Certified ARINC 429 outputs
All GH-series instruments are developed with L-3 Avionics Systems advanced solid-state expertise, which has made the company a leader in electronic standby instrument systems for high-end business and military aircraft.
L-3 Avionics Systems is one of six companies in the L-3 Aviation Products business sector and offers a broad range of products and services. The company is committed to delivering unsurpassed quality and customer support to the aerospace industry. L-3 Aviation Products manufactures a diverse line of safety-enhancing products and avionics equipment that sets the standard for next-generation requirements, including configurable voice and data recorders, collision avoidance systems, navigation products, display systems, and processors. Our aviation products are found on tens of thousands of military and commercial aircraft worldwide. For more information on L-3 Avionics Systems, please visit the companys website at
www.L-3avionics.com.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 employs approximately 61,000 people worldwide and is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of electronic systems used on military and commercial platforms. The company reported 2011 sales of $15.2 billion. To learn more about L-3, please visit the companys website at www.L-3com.com.
