Geneva Aviation Receives EASA Approval For Avionics and Switch Consoles

Jan. 15, 2009
P122, P132, P148, and P149 avionics and switch consoles have already received FAA, Transport Canada, and Brazilian approvals.

PINEY FLATS, TN -- Geneva Aviation, a systems integrator and manufacturer of specialized equipment for the helicopter markets, announces EASA approval for the P122, P132, P148, and P149 Avionics and Switch Consoles. FAA, Transport Canada, and Brazilian approvals have been previously received.

The P132 Avionics Console expands the space in AS350 series helicopters for installation of electronic components widely used for law enforcement and electronic news gathering operations. The console provides space for a 10-inch stack of avionics components in reach of the pilot and co-pilot. The console can be delivered in a standard configuration or customized for specific mission requirements as a ready to install product.

The P122 Improved Switch Console is the same shape and size as the factory original console: however, in place of push buttons, all Geneva consoles utilize MIL-STD toggle switches. The P148 and P149 consoles, which were FAA approved earlier last year, are expanded versions of the P122 console and are compatible with newer AS350B2 and B3 helicopters with a direct battery bus and instrument panel mounted Emergency Cut-Off switch. Like the P122 console, these new consoles are built on the same framework and provide easy access to all circuit breakers and switches.

Geneva Aviation Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DART Helicopter Services LLC.