Quebec, Canada-based ABC Completions has received an FAA and EASA STC for installation of a mounting system and tablet interface for an iPad-based electronic flight bag in the Bombardier Global 6000.
The STC uses DAC International’s GDC64 tablet adapter interface unit to provide electrical power and aircraft position from the Global’s Rockwell Collins FMS. Optional SiriusXM Weather is also available via the tablet interface. “The system is certified for taxi, takeoff, and landing as a Class II electronic flight bag,” according to ABC Completions.
The iPad is housed in a powder-coated aluminum housing affixed to a fully articulated mount, which can be positioned in portrait or landscape mode. Enhanced vision system or security camera video can be displayed on the iPad, the company said.
ABC Completions previously received an FAA STC for a similar setup in the Dassault Falcon 2000 series, as well as FAA and EASA approvals for other Bombardier Global models.