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Primus Epic® – Cessna Sovereign Options

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Overview

This document provides performance data and upgrade options for the Cessna Citation Sovereign equipped with the Primus Epic flight deck. It details various communication, weather, and navigation enhancements available for the aircraft, aimed at improving operational efficiency and situational awareness. The information is intended for pilots and operators looking to optimize their aircraft's capabilities through advanced avionics and systems. Key features include weather information systems, enhanced communication options, and performance databases that assist in flight planning and execution.

  • Honeywell CMF provides VHF/SATCOM routing for weather and flight planning.
  • Jeppesen charts can be viewed and manipulated on cockpit displays.
  • Lightning detection enhances safety by identifying hazardous weather conditions.
  • CAT II allows operations with Decision Heights down to 100 feet (30 meters).
  • TOLD database assists in calculating takeoff and landing performance.

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Originally published by www.redimec.com.ar. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
Performance Data
Year
2007
Pages
4
File size
688 KB
Publisher
www.redimec.com.ar
How rare is it?
18Cessna Citation Sovereign+ registered worldwide · 0 active

Common. Rarer than 5% of the aircraft models we track.

Documentation completeness
5/7

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Communication and Worldwide Weather

The document outlines the Honeywell Communication Management Function (CMF), which offers routing via VHF or SATCOM for various services including AFIS text-based weather and flight planning. It highlights the integration of weather data into the cockpit displays, enhancing situational awareness with real-time updates.

Charts and Maps

This section describes the capability to view Jeppesen charts and uplink weather on cockpit displays. Features include the ability to rotate, zoom, and print charts, with data updated every 14 days using Honeywell’s Integrated Navigation Data Service.

Lightning Detection System

The LSZ-860 Lightning Sensor System provides critical weather avoidance information, detecting conditions that traditional radar cannot. It offers a 360° view for pre-flight assessments and identifies hazardous weather conditions such as thunderstorms and electrical activity.

Category II Landings (CAT II)

The document specifies that CAT II operations allow for reduced minimums at Type II airports, with Decision Heights as low as 100 feet (30 meters) and Runway Visual Range not less than 1200 feet (370 meters), facilitating operations in adverse weather.

TOLD Performance Database

The TOLD option integrates takeoff and landing performance data specific to the Sovereign into the Honeywell FMS, enabling flight crews to compute necessary V-speeds and field lengths for safe operations.

Safety notes

  • Ensure registration and service agreement with GDC for weather services.
  • Use the Lightning Detection System for pre-flight weather assessments.

Full document text

Primus Epic® – Cessna Sovereign Options Upgrades for the Primus Epic equipped Cessna Sovereign Flight Deck Communication and Worldwide Weather The Honeywell Communication Management Function (CMF) provides routing via VHF or SATCOM for:  AFIS text-based weather  Flight planning/messaging  Honeywell Global Data Center (GDC) services: text-based AFIS service, Weather Information Network (WINN) graphical weather  Viewing of current radar, winds and satellite weather  Weather overlaid on INAV display significantly improves situational awareness  Third VHF radio for two-way data link capability  Requires customer registration and service agreement with GDC Charts and Maps The charts and maps function provides the ability to view Jeppensen charts (Approach, SID, STARS, Airport Diagrams, etc.) and uplink weather on the cockpit displays.  Shows aircraft position and can be rotated, zoomed, split and printed (with optional flight deck printer)  Data is updated on 14-day cycle using Honeywell’s Integrated Navigation Data Service (INDS)  Shows current aircraft position on the airport diagram while on the ground  Improved situational awareness with weather overlaid on INAV display Primus Epic does a lot more with a value package of selectable flight deck upgrades. Options for Cessna Sovereign Primus Epic equipped aircraft. These options add even more value to the HF1050 Radio Package The smaller, lighter and more reliable Honeywell HF1050 radio provides:  Oceanic communications  Tuning that is stored in non-volatile memory with 200 Watt peak envelope power  Stand-alone antenna coupler allows locating near antenna  Redundant back-up for reliable dispatch with dual HF radio option Uplink Weather  Weather Information Network (WINN) provides unique three-dimensional weather avoidance anywhere in the world  Flight plans can be overlaid on all graphical weather images – pan and zoom into specific areas of interest  Displays are automatically updated with the most up-to-the-minute weather information – even when not currently selected on the display Charts and maps HF-1050 Radio Lightning Detection System The LSZ-860 Lightning Sensor System:  Provides radar redundancy – only a second weather radar would provide more data  Offers complete weather avoidance – detects weather information radar cannot: – Pre-flight assist – 360° surrounding view provides critical weather avoidance information prior to taxi and commitment to specific flight plan – Building thunderstorms – spots destructive turbulence and electrical activity long before weather radar can – Cloud-to-cloud – identifies an inviting flight path between cells containing electrical activity – Behind the rain – displays electrical activity in areas where weather radar has fully attenuated and can no longer penetrate ever-capable and highly-praised flight deck Category II Landings (CAT II)  CAT II allows aircraft operation at Type II airports  Reduced minimums will minimize weather related approach disruptions  Reduces Decision Height (DH) down to a 100 foot (30 meter) minimums and Runway Visual Range (RVR) to not less than 1200 feet (370 meters) Enhanced Surveillance (XPDR Diversity Mode S)  Transponder change to meet European mandates in increasingly dense airspace Second Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)  Increased availability from backup ADF  Improved dispatch reliability where ADF navigation is required TOLD Performance Database  The TOLD option adds Sovereign- specific take off and landing performance data to the Honeywell FMS  Allows the flight crew to compute takeoff and landing V-speeds and required field lengths Weather Information Network Lightning detection system Options are available today for your Cessna Sovereign to enhance your flying experience. A60-0973-000-000 September 2007 © 2007 Honeywell International Inc. Honeywell Aerospace 1944 E. Sky Harbor Circle Phoenix, AZ 85034 U.S. Toll Free: 1.800.601.3099 International Tel: 602.365.3099 EMEA Toll Free: 00.800.601.30999 EMEA Direct Dial: 420.234.625.500 www.honeywell.com Global customer support Honeywell’s avionics are based on proven technology providing exceptionally high reliability and simplified maintenance. To help ensure optimal operation conditions, Honeywell provides comprehensive installation consultation and support tailored to the unique needs of each operator. Additionally, our product support services include regularly scheduled maintenance and pilot training courses and support documentation. When service is needed, our customer engineers and service centers are strategically located around the world to provide efficient, responsive support. Honeywell remains unsurpassed in the scope and variety of services, which range from SPEX exchange of line replaceable units to personalized service contracts designed to fit the resources and circumstances of every operation regardless of size or business nature.