LAS VEGAS (Oct. 21, 2019) - Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company,
unveiled the industry’s first interactive, 3D full-color technical library today following the Cessna
Citation Longitude’s entry into service. Advancing the industry from paper-based 2D manuals
with limited geometric information, Textron Aviation’s new 3DPubs brings thousands of
maintenance procedures, wiring diagram reference designators and parts catalogs to life.
The company tested the new technology by publishing 3D wiring diagram reference designators
for the Citation Latitude, the industry’s most-delivered business jet, earlier this year.
“The Longitude’s clean-sheet design offered Textron Aviation engineers the chance to
reimagine technical manuals,” said Kriya Shortt, senior vice president of Global Customer
Support at Textron Aviation. “We’re committed to advancing all aspects of the industry, including
aftermarket speed and support. Using the new 3D diagrams, maintenance technicians around
the world can review and validate processes virtually before working on an aircraft—saving
customers time and money.”
The new library, now available on the Textron Aviation 1View application, offers interactive step-
by-step procedural instructions. Using a color-coding system, technicians can quickly
differentiate visuals to identify line replacement units, hardware, discarded parts, sealant
application areas and specialized tools.
Textron Aviation will present 3DPubs at the NBAA-BACE New Product Showcase scheduled
Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the NBAA Innovation Zone, Booth N1818 on the show floor.
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About Textron Aviation Inc.
Textron Aviation Inc. is the leading general aviation authority and home to the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands, which account for more than half of all general aviation aircraft flying. The Textron Aviation brands represent unrivaled innovation, performance and leadership in the industry, and offer an unmatched value proposition rooted in the total ownership experience. Leveraging unparalleled speed-to-market, Textron Aviation provides the most versatile and comprehensive business and general aviation product portfolio in the world through five principal lines of business: business jets, general aviation and special mission turboprop aircraft, high performance piston aircraft, military trainer and defense aircraft and a complete global customer service organization. Textron Aviation has delivered more than 250,000 aircraft in over 170 countries. Its broad range of products include such best-selling aircraft as Citation business jets, King Air and Caravan turboprops and T-6 military trainer aircraft, all of which are backed by the industry’s most capable global service network. For more information, visit www.txtav.com
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com
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