“Primus Apex” Avionics Suite on New Twin Otter Series 400 s

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(2008), "“Primus Apex” Avionics Suite on New Twin Otter Series 400 s", Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology, Vol. 80 No. 5. https://doi.org/10.1108/aeat.2008.12780eab.026

“Primus Apex” Avionics Suite on New Twin Otter Series 400 s

Article Type: Safety topics and notes From: Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology: An International Journal, Volume 80, Issue 5

Responding to customer feedback and current market demand, new Viking Twin Otter Series 400 airplanes will be furnished with an integrated suite of avionics from Honeywell Aerospace of Tempe, AZ.

The Apex platform offers Viking’s customers an avionics package that integrates aircraft systems, safety sensors and navigation information, decreases pilot workload and improves safety through enhanced situational awareness. Flexible system architecture allows easy integration of hardware and software as new technology becomes available in today’s ever-changing airspace environment.

“The full functionality of our Apex system will make flying the new Twin Otter Series 400 safer while reducing pilot workload,” said John Todd, Vice President, Honeywell Business and General Aviation. “The Series 400 is designed to see service in every climate on every continent, and Primus Apex offers the most advanced autoflight, navigation and situation awareness capabilities for this class of aircraft.

Our digital technology, ultra-high resolution displays, and fully automated controls assure the pilot easier flight deck operation and improved aircraft safety.” Primus Apex is a flight deck that is easy-to-use, enhancing the pilot’s ability to fly.

Two primary flight displays and two MFDs feature clear, high resolution active matrix liquid crystal displays and wide viewing capability allowing for cross-cockpit scanning.