Toronto-based Skyservice Business Aviation has received STC approval from Transport Canada and the U.S. FAA for its Bombardier Learjet 45 "NextGen and Beyond" avionics upgrade package. These certifications cover installation of a Universal Avionics UniLink UL-801 communications management unit (CMU) and CVR-120R cockpit voice recorder to the already installed UNS-1Ew SBAS-flight management system (FMS).
The upgrade adds capabilities for current and future mandated technologies, including Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC), CPDLC departure clearances, en route data communications, FANS 1/A+, Aeronautical Telecommunications Network Baseline 1 (ATN B1), and localizer performance with vertical navigation/performance-based navigation.
“Obtaining Canada and U.S. certifications for CPDLC STC [FANS 1/A and ATN B1] for the Bombardier Learjet 45 is another reason why Skyservice remains a leading MRO,” said Skyservice v-p of maintenance Paul Weeks. “With the support that we receive from Universal Avionics, we can ensure aircraft operators and owners benefit from this leading-edge technology now and well into the future.”
The first upgraded Learjet 45 was delivered to the customer in July, with the second and third aircraft expected for delivery in October and next April. EASA approval for the upgrade is “imminent,” Skyservice added.