CAPS – developed by Cirrus and BRS™ – is a rocket-deployed 55-foot (17 m) parachute that has been credited with saving the lives of over 20 Cirrus pilots and passengers. Normally hidden beneath the sleek surface of the airframe, strong Kevlar straps are ready to suspend the entire airplane beneath the canopy. CAPS can be deployed by the pilot or passengers by simply pulling an overhead handle. Once activated, the parachute is fully deployed within seconds, lowering the airplane and its occupants to the ground. Cirrus is the only manufacturer of Part 23 certified aircraft in the world to include such a parachute as a standard aircraft feature.
The EVS (Enhanced vision system) system uses an EVS-600 camera which provides both night vision (infrared) and detection of visible light which is displayed on the MFD with a fused image. Only available on 12” screens.
Garmin’s uses the aircraft’s position and topographical databases to create a three dimensional depiction of the world on the Primary Flight Display. SVT features include: Terrain warning, obstacles, traffic, flight path marker, zero pitch line, runways, airport signs and the “Highway-In-The-Sky” or pathway guidance.
A titanium panel with laser drilled holes allows a glycol solution to weep from the leading edges to loosen ice so it can be aerodynamically removed. The system will be certified for flight into known icing conditions.
