The problem many operators are facing is what to replace the 20's with. No matter what the aircraft, you will still have to spend from $100,000 to 750,000 to make it RVSM.
Right now everyone is using ICAO RVSM standards to meet the requirements. The FAA has stated that the current ICAO RVSM standards would be accepted, but the TCAS II system must have Rev 7. DRVSM may be a little less expensive due to different requirements. Not much, if any.
Also there are other issues that may make it desirable to make some 20's RVSM. Like cargo STC's, etc. Before you say it, I am refering to the FAA letter that grandfathers any T-cat aircraft that had a cargo STC prior to 1998.
As for Averrit and their 20's, they would be jumping through hoops if someone offered them $700K for one of their aircraft. My boss just bought two of them for less than what the engines were worth. He's treating them like throw-aways. Run 'em out, junk 'em.
Right now everyone is using ICAO RVSM standards to meet the requirements. The FAA has stated that the current ICAO RVSM standards would be accepted, but the TCAS II system must have Rev 7. DRVSM may be a little less expensive due to different requirements. Not much, if any.
Also there are other issues that may make it desirable to make some 20's RVSM. Like cargo STC's, etc. Before you say it, I am refering to the FAA letter that grandfathers any T-cat aircraft that had a cargo STC prior to 1998.
As for Averrit and their 20's, they would be jumping through hoops if someone offered them $700K for one of their aircraft. My boss just bought two of them for less than what the engines were worth. He's treating them like throw-aways. Run 'em out, junk 'em.
