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KI 300 Installation Manual
Rev 1
5-1
© Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS
5.1
ICA General
The following Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) are to be utilized by approved mechanics.
The instructions contained here-in are required to ensure proper unit functionality and performance on
an on-going basis.
5.2
Airworthiness Limitations
The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under
§§ 43.16 and 91.403 of the Federal Aviation Regulations unless an alternative program has been
FAA approved.
5.2.1
Battery Limitations
The battery must be replaced when any of the following occurs:
The battery fails the power-on self-test as indicated by a Red-X
over the on-screen battery icon.
The battery fails to charge during normal operation.
The battery fails the full-duration load test (described below).
The battery pack is over 5 years old, as measured by the battery
pack installation date.
5.2.2
Altimeter Limitations
The altimeter function must be tested and inspected in accordance with 14 CFR 91.411.
5.3
Battery Maintenance
The KI 300 contains a field-replaceable Li-Poly battery pack. This battery requires periodic replacement
to ensure sufficient capacity is available to meet performance specifications.
5.3.1
Full Duration Load Test
This test performs a full-discharge cycle to ensure that proper capacity is available. A degraded or aged
battery will be detected by this procedure.
CAUTION
THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED EVERY 24 MONTHS.
1)
This test is to be done at ambient temperature ranging from +50°F (+10°C) to +90°F (+26°C). The
unit must be fully thermally stabilized in this range.
2)
Ensure battery is fully charged by verifying that a charge of 100% is shown. If not, charge as
follows:
a.
Place the aircraft on ground-power and turn the unit on.
