Geneva, Switzerland - May 24, 2004 - Cessna is offering the latest ACAS / TCAS and Mode S Transponder technology through factory engineered Service Bulletins, utilizing Honeywell and Garmin equipment. Soon to be released and pending Service Bulletins may be pre-ordered. The compliance methods are defined as
A = Field Installation Approved (may be installed by operator or third party).
B = Must be ordered and installed by Cessna Owned or Authorized Service Center.
Aircraft Model: 525 CJ, 525 CJ1, 525A CJ2; Service Bulletin Number: 525-34-61, 525-34-63, 525A-34-15; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Transponder update to Honeywell MST-67A Elementary Surveillance Transponders (CJ) and Enhanced Surveillance Transponders (CJ1 / CJ2).
Aircraft Model: 525 CJ, 525 CJ1, 525A CJ2; Service Bulletin Number: 525-34-62, 525-34-60, 525A-34-14; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: CNI-5000 replacement with Dual Garmin 530A Comm/Nav system including Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model 550/551 with Primus Radios; Service Bulletin Number: 550-34-94; Release Date: 6-15-04, Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Installation of Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model 550-551 with Collins Radios; Service Bulletin Number: 550-34-93; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Installation of Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model: 550B Bravo; Service Bulletin Number: 550-34-91; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade of existing MST-67A transponders to Enhanced Surveillance.
Aircraft Model: 550B; Service Bulletin Number: 550-34-92; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade from TCAS 1 to TCAS II or Installation of new Honeywell TCAS II system with Enhanced Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model: 560 Encore; Service Bulletin Number: 560-34-111; Release Date: Available Today; Compliance Method: A; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade of existing Honeywell transponders to Elementary Surveillance.
Aircraft Model: 560XL Excel; Service Bulletin Number: 560XL-34-41; Release Date: Available Today; Compliance Method: A; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade of existing Honeywell transponders to Elementary Surveillance.
Aircraft Model: 750 CX; Service Bulletin Number: 750-23-13; Release Date: Available Today; Compliance Method: A; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade of existing Honeywell transponders to Elementary Surveillance.
Aircraft Model: S550; Service Bulletin Number S550-34-37; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Installation of new Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model: 560 CV with Primus Radios; Service Bulletin Number 560-34-113; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Installation of new Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model: 560 CV with Collins Radios; Service Bulletin Number 560-34-116; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Installation of new Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model: 560 Ultra with Primus Radios; Service Bulletin Number: 560-34-114; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade from TCAS 1 to TCAS II or Installation of new Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Aircraft Model: 560 Ultra with Collins; Service Bulletin Number: 560-34-115; Release Date: 6-15-04; Compliance Method: B; Service Bulletin Description: Upgrade from TCAS 1 to TCAS II or Installation of new Honeywell TCAS II system with Elementary Surveillance Transponders.
Due to system integration, operators wishing to install Cessna ACAS / TCAS or Mode S, Service Bulletins must first comply with the Cessna RVSM Service Bulletin specific to the model of their aircraft.
To learn more about ACAS / TCAS or Mode S, Service Bulletins e-mail Mandates-Update@cessna.textron.com, or fax (316) 206-4577, or call (316) 517-7462.
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