Southeast Aero Wins PMA for Garmin G5000 Harnesses

Southeast Aerospace (SEA) has received parts manufacturer approval (PMA) from the FAA for the manufacture and distribution of complex harnesses required for Garmin G5000 avionics installations, the Melbourne, Florida-based MRO provider announced. The cost and time involved in the manufacture of the harnesses prompted SEA to seek the PMA.

“For some avionics shops, creating their own harness could take up to 450 man-hours, adding significant time and cost to the overall installation,” SEA aircraft modification sales representative Luke Gomoll said.

The G5000 harnesses are an intricate component of the installation for Citation 560XL/XLS and Beechjet 400A, according to SEA. Because of the harness’s complexity, each one is tested using automated harness test equipment while each wire is laser-marked and connectors are tagged to ease installation for technicians. 

Located at Melbourne International Airport (MLB), SEA operates from five hangars that total 100,000 sq ft. Its primary business encompasses component repair, including an avionics shop, instrument shop with an ISO 8 cleanroom, and an NVG lab, as well as aerospace manufacturing and component sales and purchasing.