N972RD | Cockpit

Please note: All documentation linked to on this website is being superseded by documentation and instruction provided at the FBO.

• Highlights

  • TAA (Technically Advanced Airplane)
    • PFD/MFD/AP equipment as per FAR §61.129(j)
  • FADEC (Full-Authority Digital Engine Controls)
    • No manual controls for Prop and Mixture – it cannot get much easier than that! 
  • Auxiliary Fuel Tanks* for 50% more range on long XC flights
    • * Not normally in use. Use requires familiarity with corresponding limitations and procedures. Tank keys available for X/C flight upon specific request only 
  • FIKI (flight into known icing) due to TKS Ice Protection System 
  • G1000 (WAAS) with GFC 700 Autopilot
    • IFR charts (US/Canada)
    • Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT)
    • Baro Minimums altimeter bug for DA/MDA
    • Customizable Flight ID for Public Benefit Flying or privacy purposes like ForeFlight Call Signs (please don’t forget to reset the ID to the N-# after any flights with customized Flight ID 🙂 )
  • ADS-B
    • Out (1090ES) for automated WAAS GPS position transmission
    • In (Dual band: 1090ES / 978UAT) for receiving
      • TIS-B: Traffic (supported by a dedicated TAS module in the back of the plane)
      • FIS-B*: WX (Nexrad, Winds Aloft, METARs, TAFs, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, PIREPs), NOTAMs, TFRs, SUAs
        • *FIS-B available to your EFB via Bluetooth, but not on the G1000
      • Bluetooth streaming of TIS-B, FIS-B and AHRS to your EFB
  • SiriusXM Weather products & Radio via satellite
  • USB chargers for all four seats (USB-A / -C in the front, USB-A in the back)
  • Electrical Rudder Pedal Adjustment
  • A RAM ball mount in the upper left corner of the flight deck panel lets you mount a compatible tablet or camera holder

• POH

  • AFM (Airplane Flight Manual) – Searchable PDF

• Engines

  • Continental/Technify CD-135  (formerly known as Thielert TAE 125-02-99 Centurion v2.0) engines with 2.0l / 135 hp / v2 (2,100 hrs TBR/TBO) installed in October 2023

• G1000 Notes

  • The ADS-B In stream of FIS-B/TIS-B via Bluetooth is available after turning on the Avionics Master.
  • Use of polarized eyewear may cause glass cockpit displays to appear dim or blank – using non-polarized sunglasses is recommended
  • Do not remove any of the SD cards from the devices, these cards are critical for proper operation and to be serviced by authorized personnel only!

Pilot’s Guide | Cockpit Reference Guide

• TKS Ice Protection

AFM Supplement

Emergency Locator Transmitter

• • • The ELT in this aircraft is an ARTEX ME406. It is installed in the empennage behind the back seats on the pilot side.