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Garmin ready to distribute flight display enhancements
The Piper PA46-500TP is the latest addition to a growing list of aircraft that are capable of interfacing with the Garmin TXi system to display engine indication system information. The Malibu Meridian is also compatible.

Garmin's G500 TXi and G600 TXi flight display enhancements are now available through select authorised dealers.

The Piper PA46-500TP is the latest addition to a growing list of aircraft that are capable of interfacing with the TXi system to display EIS information. Pratt & Whitney PT6A turboprop engine display compatibility is currently available for several popular aircraft models, including the Cessna 208/208B, Daher TBM 700/TBM 850 and the PA46-310P/350P JetPROP. The Piper PA46-500TP is compatible with the G500 TXi and G600 TXi and can display EIS information alongside PFD/MFD information on a single display. Features of the EIS system for turbine aircraft include engine timers, exceedance recordings, dynamic engine indications, as well as wireless data logging that combine to improve engine efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.

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