CESSNA 402B — Systems Description

This document provides a functional definition of the Demonstration Advanced Avionics System (DAAS) for the Cessna 402B aircraft. It covers the system's architecture, major subsystems, and the various avionics functions it integrates, emphasizing the description of functions rather than implementation details.

• DAAS integrates general aviation avionics functions into a single system.
• The system includes autopilot, navigation, flight planning, and performance computation functions.
• Extensive monitoring and warning capabilities are built into the DAAS.
• The document emphasizes the functional description of the DAAS over implementation.
• DAAS features a digital autopilot compatible with existing systems.
• The system can communicate ATC messages and weather information to the pilot.
• Weight and balance calculations can be performed using DAAS controls.
• The DAAS includes a Built-In Test (BIT) for fault detection.