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New For 2025: Engine Data Gateway (EDG) Program Takes Engine Health Monitoring Wireless for Embraer Legacy and Praetor Operators

Engine Data Gateway
Engine Data Gateway

Honeywell’s new Special Program No. 28 for its AS907-3-1E/HTF7500E engines is now available for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators who are MSP and MSP Gold customers with the Honeywell Ensemble.

Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 operators now have an option that allows them to download engine data wirelessly rather than using a laptop. The aircraft mounted Engine Data Gateway (EDG) automates the transmission of data wirelessly via Wi-Fi from the engine ECU to Forge and CAMP for complete engine health monitoring.

WSA can install the Engine Data Gateway (EDG-100) unit and related hardware kit per the Honeywell STC, #STC-02816LA.

Important notes:

  • WSA will obtain verification from Honeywell that the customer’s MSP contract includes the Honeywell Ensemble.
  • EDG-100 will be installed per the STC and will be mounted in the aft equipment bay (unpressurized area). A right-to-use letter for the STC also will be obtained.
  • Typical installation takes three days to complete.
  • WSA is a Honeywell channel partner, and the installation is free of charge to customers with a current and active Honeywell MSP contract.

For more information on this program, please contact any of the specialists below:

Bob O'Leary

Bob O’leary

Director, Embraer Business Development
(ALN)
Office: 618.258.8847
boleary@wsa.aero

Kevin Hand

Kevin Hand

Technical Sales Manager, Embraer
(ALN)
Cell: 618.823.3062
khand@wsa.aero

Joe Carr

Joe Carr

Technical Sales Manager
(GJT)
Embraer/Turbo Prop
Office: 970.248.5250
jcarr@wsa.aero

Connor Mottice

Connor Mottice

Technician Sales Manager
(CHA)
Office 423.320.6156
cmottice@wsa.aero

Jeff Messmer

Jeff Messmer

Technical Sales Manager
(PCD)
Cell 314.607.4069
jmessmer@wsa.aero

Mark White

RSM, California

Dave Godo

RSM, Ohio Valley

Mark Daniels
Tim Cane
Robbie Johnson

RSM, Mid Atlantic

Santiago Carol

RSM, Latin America

Steve Fleeman

RSM, Landing Gear

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