LCD Replacement Displays

C&L offers LCD plug-and-play replacement solutions for legacy EFD-86 CRT Displays. High-performance, plug-and-play replacement LCD-based display solutions solve CRT obsolescence problems and avoid expensive full cockpit retrofits. The LCD solution also provides improved reliability and reduces life-cycle costs.

TFD-8601 EFIS display

LCD UPGRADE SOLUTION FOR EFD-86 CRT

  • Form, fit, and function upgrade for EFD-86 CRT displays
  • Fully interchangeable with legacy displays
  • True plug-and-play with existing CRT units
  • Instant conversion
    • Install on overnights or at the gate
    • No changes to cockpit panels or wiring
    • No flight crew or maintenance retraining
  • Advanced THOMAS ADA 2.0™ ADAPTIVE DISPLAY ARCHITECTURE adds functionality and capacity to support emerging requirements
  • Eliminates threat of CRT obsolescence
  • Captures LCD technology benefits
    • Higher MTBF at lower cost of ownership over CRTs
  • Includes five-year warranty and world-class product support

TFD-8601 LCD upgrade (replaces Rockwell Collins P/N 622-6342-XXXX)

Available for the following aircraft: 

  • EMB120
  • Saab 340
  • Challenger CL600
  • Falcon 10/50/20/100
  • Gulfstream/Astra 1125
  • Hawker 800

TDF-8601 LCD PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

MODELTFD-8601
PART NUMBER61T189-001
CONTRASTLCD LOW AMBIENT CONTRAST >250:1 HIGH AMBIENT CONTRAST 23:1
VIEWING ENVELOPEHORIZONTAL +60/-60 DEGREES VERTICAL +45/-10 DEGREES AT CONTRAST  .15:1
LUMINANCEMAX WHITE SYMBOL: 88FL
RESOLUTION124X768
SIZE (HxWxL)5 x 6 x 10.9 in. (127 x 152 x 277 MM)
POWER CONSUMPTION25 WATTS
WEIGHT4.62 LB (2.1KG)
MTBF>20,000 HRS
CERTIFICATIONTSO-C113A

TFD-8601 PRODUCT OVERVIEW

  • A new product designed as a plug and play LCD upgrade for the Rockwell Collins EFD 86
    • (Proline 2) 6×5 CRT display
    • Form, fit, function replacement
    • True plug and play installation
    • First in a family of drop in LCD upgrades being developed by Thomas Global
    • Made possible by development of a proprietary analogue to digital signal conversion technology
  • Removes threat of CRT obsolescence
    • CRT production discontinuance already announced by Collins Aerospace
    • High-performance AMLCD display
    • Coupled with proven, proprietary technology allowing CRT to LCD replacement already
  • Reduced cost of ownership vs. CRT units
    • Significantly higher MTBF, full new product warranty
  • Avoids expensive full cockpit retrofit
    • No pilot retraining, zero aircraft downtime (almost instant conversion)
    • Maximizes current cockpit investment
  • Reduction in weight, heat and power consumption
  • Pricing comparable to major repair of obsolete Collins CRT EFIS
  • 5-year warranty
  • Growth path for additional capabilities to suit evolving technology or operator needs
    • e.g. SBAS approach, ADS-B in, wind shear annunciation
    • ARINC 429 input and expansion card slots
  • Drop-in installation
    • Zero aircraft downtime, no impact to flight operations
  • No impact to training requirements or changes to simulators
  • Certification to TSO C113a and aircraft STC, Saab SB

SAAB 340 LCD SOLUTION

Saab 340 LCD Replacement Displays
  • Replaces EFD-86 CRT displays (P/N 622 6342 xxx)
  • 4 display units in each Saab 340 flight deck
  • Retains use of existing DPU, EFIS controllers and EFIS select panels
  • Growth path for additional functionality via Thomas Adaptive Display Architecture™ design
  • TFD-8601 already installed major Saab 340 operators fleet
    • Running since August 2015
    • Accumulated over 700,000 trouble-free flight hours
Saab 340 LCD Replacement Displays

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