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NEWS - AVIDYNE STREAMLINES ENTEGRA PFD/MFD SUPPORT PROCESS
NEWS July 17, 2019 AVIDYNE STREAMLINES ENTEGRA PFD/MFD SUPPORT PROCESS IN THE SPIRIT OF CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Avidyne demonstrates its commitment to world-class product support and overall customer experience; Significant improvements in support processes being implemented based directly on dealer a…
EXP5000 PFD Radar Altimeter Interface
ARINC429 in channel RX5 Radar Altimeter uses ARINC 429 Label 164 The PFD expects the label to conform to the ARINC 429 specification with an equipment ID of 007, which means: 16 significant bits (bits 28-13), with a scale of 0.125 feet per bit and a maximum value of 8192 feet (per the data format) The PFD wil…
PFD V-Speed Configuration
The V speed bug is programmable. Get into Maintenance Mode and go to the Display Format/Units Page and make the V-Speeds "Show"
Entegra EXP5000 PFD AutoPilot configuration Cirrus
This is informational use only, all inquiries regarding the Auto Pilot issue below must be referred to Cirrus. Issue: shop is able to save Auto Pilot as "Not Installed". Workaround: None, this is required by Cirrus NOTES: Cirrus requires the PFD validate the configuration options, and only allow the options tha…
Cirrus PFD Lightning Protection Diodes
When these diodes go bad, the indication is typically a "PFD Not Communicating" message on the MFD, and loss of engine data on the PFD, assuming both are properly configured.
Entegra EXP5000 PFD Software Release Levels
Pre Release 6 : 530-00171-xxx Release 6.0 : 530-00177-xxx Release 6.2: 530-00183-xxx Release 7 : 530-00194-xxx (adds ADU cal capability, and WAAS) Release 8 : 530-00214-xxx
Entegra EX5000 PFD or MFD Connectors
When reinstalling the PFD or the MFD, refer to the aircraft installation guides for the pin connectors. Assuming the connectors on a replaced or repaired unit are incorrect, will delay your re-installation of the unit and delivery back to the pilot. For example, Connector J731 is on the back side of the PFD in thi…
PFD Flight Director Display
Delta vs. W ARS (Aircraft Reference Symbol) settings on Flight Director To change the settings on the PFD: - Access the Maintenance Page on the PFD - Go to the Display Tab - Change ARS to the desired setting (bottom right) - Back to PFD (bottom left) - power cycle PFD may be required
EXP5000 - GPS Navigation Integration Test
EXP5000 - GPS Navigation Integration Test Vertical Deviation Indicator (Item 14) is not displayed on the EXP5000 PFD when completing checks Instrument Panel Self-Test with a NON-WAAS GPS. NOTE: Vertical Deviation is only an option with a WAAS GPS source. Reference Data for GPS NAV-COMM Checks can be fou…
PFD Engine Data Block - dashed
Aircraft installed with an SIU (Sensor Interface Unit) should not have an engine data block on the PFD. If you see the Engine Data Block and it is dashed out the PFD is configured incorrectly. An avionics shop will be needed to update the configuration of the PFD. 1) Hold down L1 and L3 to enter into In M…
