Cessna Citation Mustang began the last step of flight testing to gain type certification

Cessna began function and reliability flight testing on the Citation Mustang earlier this month, the last step before gaining type certification from the FAA, which is expected later this year. The TC will include approval for single-pilot operation, day/night operations, VFR, IFR and RVSM. The Mustang, which features a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, will be certified to operate using GPS WAAS. Pratt & Whitney Canada has received initial certification from Transport Canada for the dual-channel FADEC-controlled PW615F engine. Final certification from Transport Canada and the FAA is expected soon.