A new headliner system with a solid, two piece shell design that incorporates better ventilation and lighting is currently being developed for installation in all 210 models with the single rear side window. Key benefits of the new system will be ease of removal/reinstallation for maintenance and inspections, lessened wear and tear on the headliner by maintenance professionals, vastly updated styling and minimal additional expense when compared with installing a new bow type headliner. The new headliner system will be designed to work with all the existing Cessna window trim plastic. Future plans call for a new window and side panel trim set to compliment the headliner system as well as an inertia reel shoulder harness retrofit for the existing crew positions.The composite headliner will replace not only the outdated bow type headliner, but it will also eliminate the separate royalite overhead consoles and trim plates by integrating them into the design. It will have the smooth look that is prevalent in the luxury automotive industry. Coverings for the headliner will range from simulated leather to cloth type headlining material. All will be applied over a firm padding. Because all required annual inspection points, as well as the oxygen system, will be accessible by removal of a single panel, time required to perform maintenance will be reduced. Additionally, degradation of the headliner caused by removal for access to wiring, antennas, cable replacements or other maintenance will be virtually eliminated as the headliner can be completely removed and reinstalled without the need for detaching, reattaching and re-stretching as currently required with a "soft" headliner. Though minimal, the solid composite headliner shell will reduce noise intrusion into the cabin caused by wing, noise transfer through the spar and the "oil canning" effect of the cabin upper skins. Through the use of lightweight composites, reduction in the usable load of the aircraft will be minimal. Fit and finish of the headliner and all future upgrades will be far superior to any current aftermarket interior component parts manufacturer.Ventilation will be improved in many ways. First, the traditional Cessna vents are inadequate and Wemac vents used on other 210 ventilation kits will be passed over in favor of a larger 360° two axis flip to close vent. The vents will be easily replaceable and significantly lower in cost than Wemac vents. Additionally, the ducting for the ventilators will be incorporated into the headliner shell and connection to existing ducting using larger hoses.Lighting will be enhanced by the addition of individual reading lights for rear passengers in concert with red/white swivel lighting in the crew area.

The headliner system, as well as the future development of a completely redesigned Cessna 210 interior, is a dramatic departure from traditional aviation design. Though the primary focus will be on safety and reliability, our goal is to produce a complete interior styling upgrade that will surpass any current design, including that of the aircraft's manufacturer. The Cessna 210 is one of the premier single engine piston aircraft and though it has been overlooked for new production by the manufacturer, it remains a sturdy well built aircraft. While other aspects such as exterior paint, lighting, engine and avionics can been upgraded, interior styling has been relegated to the 70's and 80's styling first installed at the factory. Soon there will be a source to complete the package and have a 210 that rivals new factory models.

For more information please contact, Eric Hockman at 432-352-4027 or by email, eric@evolutionaerostyling.com.