The Engineering & Certification Services team has received validation for these STCs from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TSSA) and has applied for validation with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The amended STCs for the Gogo AVANCE L3 Wi-Fi system will include the installation of the Single Air Card Line Replacement Unit (LRU) and mounting tray, and will cover all other existing architecture for the AVANCE L3, including the Wi-Fi and terrestrial modem (cellular) antennas. The amended STCs will also cover design changes for the installation of the Gogo AVANCE SCS.
“We are pleased to offer the L3 and SCS cost-effective options for customers who want the reliability and functionality of Gogo’s AVANCE system but don’t yet need the full performance of the L5 Wi-Fi system,” says Duncan Aviation’s Manager of Engineering & Certification Business Development Shawn Carraher.
AVANCE L3 has a lightweight and much smaller form factor compared to other inflight connectivity systems with similar capabilities and is much more affordable. AVANCE L3 allows users to customize their inflight experience based on their unique needs, and it can be installed on business aircraft of all types; however, its size, cost and software-based scalable capabilities make it an ideal solution for smaller aircraft including turboprops and light jets.
“As one of the leading MROs in the world, and a long-standing valued partner of Gogo, Duncan Aviation continues to lead in the industry with ongoing certification investments in Gogo systems,” says David Salvador, Vice President of Aftermarket Sales for Gogo Business Aviation. “The additional STCs Duncan Aviation has updated for the Gogo AVANCE L3 and SCS expand the number of aircraft on which our systems can be installed to enable connectivity and entertainment—a significant benefit to our mutual customers.”