The Kodiak is a thoroughly modern aircraft engineered in the 21st century and meeting the very latest FAA standards.
At 174 ktas, at 12,000 ft, fuel consumption is 48 gph yielding 1,005 nm over 5.8 hr
At 135 ktas, at 12,000 ft, fuel consumption is 33 gph yielding 1,132 nm over 8.4 hr
Advanced technology for enhanced control.
With every measure of performance, the Kodiak is in a class of its own.
A custom-fitted cargo pod is available for wheeled Kodiak aircraft. It has a maximum load-carrying weight of 750 lbs divided into three compartments with individual doors. Its clean aerodynamic design results in very little performance reduction — only 1-2 knots less in cruise speed.
The TKS system makes the Kodiak Certified for Flight into Known Ice (FIKI). It incorporates porous titanium panels attached to leading edges. The 16-gallon tank yields 2.5 hrs of operation in normal icing conditions. Windshield ice protection is provided through windshield sprayers, which clear any ice build-up on the pilot’s windshield.
These larger tires provide improved handling and durability on rugged backcountry airstrips, and they also increase the landing weight to 7,255 lbs. If you’re thinking about remote operations, these tires are worthy of consideration.
For those operating the Kodiak on floats, the pitch latch propeller allows the propeller to stay in a fine-pitch position when the engine is shut down. With the propeller in fine-pitch on start up, it takes less time to produce forward thrust to begin taxiing.
Located at the left wing root, this option gives the operator a simple, clean and easy way to quickly refuel both wing tanks utilizing one port. This option is installed as a post delivery STC.
Recommended for use with the optional aftermarket roll down door, the turned-out exhaust stacks direct exhaust away from the fuselage and reduce fumes near the aft door.
The gravel and mud deflectors reduce debris impacts and accumulation when landing on unprepared landing strips. This is especially useful for backcountry operations.
To increase the endurance of the airplane and operate at higher altitudes, this upgrade replaces the 50 cubic foot 2 place oxygen bottle with a 115 cubic foot composite oxygen bottle and adds ports for 8 passengers. Also included are 2 crew masks with built-in microphones and 8 passenger masks.
The Kodiak has the ability to be optioned with a Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder. Different CVDR options may include a crash survivable memory unit, underwater locator beacon or independent recorder power supply.
Temperature controlled air can be distributed throughout the cabin via adjustable air outlets above the seats. The front pilot area and the rear passenger area can be separately controlled through the digital touch screen display.
Kodiaks equipped with optional Garmin SurfaceWatch will have help in avoiding runway incursions and operating safely in the airport environment. Warnings will appear when taking off or landing on the wrong runway or on a runway that is too short.
This Traffic Advisory System (TAS) provides accurate, dynamic traffic surveillance by displaying nearby aircraft positions and providing ATC-like spoken audio alerts to help you quickly respond to potential flight path encroachments. Provides enhanced safety in busy airspace or where no ATC radar services are provided.
The Stormscope allows pilots to make better route decisions in changing weather. The technology detects electrical discharge from storm cells and accurately displays areas of storm activity on the G1000 NXi.
From takeoff to landing, XM WX Satellite weather information boosts situational awareness through interactive graphical weather updates displayed on the G1000 NXi. You can also receive entertainment through 170 channels of music, news and sports.
An upgraded option on Series II, the GWX 70 is an all-in-one antenna/receiver/transmitter that provides 4-color storm cell tracking to the G1000 NXi. The selectable scan (up to 90 degrees) and pulse range lets the pilot hone in on target areas, plus full pitch-and-roll stabilization is available for smooth weather tracking during climbs or turns. The side view vertical scanning function allows it to profile storm tops, gradients and cell buildup activity at various altitudes. Weather Attenuated Color Highlight (WATCH™) can identify areas beyond the radar’s capability that may contain more hazardous areas of precipitation.
Turbulence Detection and Ground Clutter Suppression add additional functionality to the optional GWX-70 Weather Radar. Ground Clutter Suppression takes the guesswork out of interpreting what is on the screen by identifying radar ground returns and removing them from the display while turbulence detection can determine areas of turbulence that might contain particulates, like rain or hail.
The Garmin Search and Rescue feature allows for easy entry of search patterns into a flight path. This is fully integrated into the G1000 NXI so all the normal functions of a flight plan are incorporated (time, speed, distance, fuel remaining, etc.). The search and rescue flight plan can also be coupled to the GFC 700 autopilot allowing the pilot to be an extra set of eyes.
This option brings an electronic version of Jeppesen’s extensive library of charts and airport diagrams directly to the Garmin G1000 NXi multi-function display. The pilot sees the aircraft’s present position on the chart. These electronic charts greatly reduce the amount of paper in the cockpit and help reduce pilot workload.
Your Kodiak can be delivered with any of nine standard paint combinations in two different paint scheme options. Custom paint schemes can be arranged at additional cost through your sales representative.
