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7-2   

ENSTROM F-28F/280FX RFM SUPPLEMENT 

Report No. 28-AC-032 

 

Dec 8/08 

7-2. Operation 

  1.  Before the GDL 69/69A can be used, the unit must 

be activated by XM Satellite Radio with a service 

subscription through XM Satellite Radio. The weather data 

link and the additional audio entertainment services must 

be activated separately. 
  2.  Pilot control of the GDL 69\69A is through the 

interfaced control and display unit, such as the Garmin 

GNS 400W/500W series or GMX 200.  
  3.  For  additional information on GDL 69/69A data 

linked weather displays and interfaces, refer to the 

applicable Garmin Pilot’s Guide listed in Table 1-1.  

7-3. Weather 

  1.  To reach the XM Weather page on the GNS 

400W/500W  series  unit, press and hold the 

CLR

  key  to 

select the Default NAV page display. Turn the small right 

knob to select the the XM Weather page (immediately 

following the MAP page). The XM Weather page can show 

NEXRAD weather data, colored flags showing which 

airports have METARs, Lightning (LTNG) reports, Cell 

Movement, or Winds Aloft. 
  2.  To reach the XM Weather page on the GMX 200 

unit, press the 

FN

  key and then the 

FIS

  function key 

when displayed. The 

Crnt

 function key provides additional 

weather sub-functions. 

7-4. Radio 

  1.  To reach the XM Radio pages on the GNS 

400W/500W series  unit, press and hold the 

CLR

  key to 

select the Default NAV page display. Turn the large right 

knob  to select the AUX page group. Turn the small right 

knob to select the XM Audio function pages. 
  2.  To reach the XM Radio pages on the GMX 200 unit, 

press the 

FN

  key and then the 

XM

  function key when 

displayed. 

This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution. Refer to the Optional Equipment 

Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision 

level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement.

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Summary of Contents for F-28F Series

Page 1: ... BY CHARLES L SMALLEY MANAGER CHICAGO AIRCRAFT CERTIFICATION OFFICE CENTRAL REGION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FAA APPROVAL DATE JANUARY 19 2009 THE ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION 2209 22ND STREET MENOMINEE MICHIGAN 49858 0490 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under t...

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Page 3: ...FICE CENTRAL REGION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED...

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Page 5: ...ENCY PROCEDURES 3 1 Electrical System Failure 3 1 CHAPTER 4 PERFORMANCE DATA 4 1 General 4 1 CHAPTER 5 RESERVED 5 1 CHAPTER 6 WEIGHT BALANCE AND LOADING 6 1 General 6 1 CHAPTER 7 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 7 1 System Description 7 1 Operation 7 2 Weather 7 2 Radio 7 2 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment...

Page 6: ...IPTION PAGE Intro 1 List of Abbreviations INTRO 1 1 1 Pilot s Guide References 1 1 This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement UNCONTROLLED ...

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Page 9: ... at all times if the Garmin GDL 69 69A unit is installed For additional information regarding the supplement format and text emphasis or definitions refer to the Basic Flight Manual Abbreviations noted in this supplement are listed in Table Intro 1 Intro 1 List of Abbreviations CB Circuit Breaker METAR Meteorological Aviation Report NEXRAD Next Generation Radar This electronic document is not link...

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Page 11: ...e 400W 500W Pilot s Guide Addendum If weather information is displayed on a Garmin GMX 200 refer to the GMX 200 Pilot s Guide Table 1 1 Pilot s Guide References Garmin 400W 500W Series Optional Displays Pilot s Guide Addendum P N 190 00356 30 Rev C or later revisions Garmin GMX 200 Pilot s Guide and Reference P N 190 00607 02 Rev C or later revisions This electronic document is not linked to a sub...

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Page 13: ...and clear all messages after power up 2 2 Audio Suppression 1 The XM Satellite Radio audio is muted any time the LOW ROTOR RPM horn is activated that is when the rotor RPM is low and the collective is not full down This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Sup...

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Page 15: ... the basic RFM This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ...

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Page 17: ...RFM This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ...

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Page 19: ...ght Refer to the basic RFM This electronic document is not linked to a subscription for revision control or distribution Refer to the Optional Equipment Supplement Publications Status link under the Technical Support Page of the Enstrom Helicopter website for the current revision level of this Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement UNCONTROLLED COPY WHEN DOWNLOADED OR PRINTED ...

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Page 21: ...States 3 The GDL 69A interfaces with the cockpit audio panel control to provide XM Satellite Radio audio entertainment through the aircraft s audio system 4 Power to the GDL 69 69A unit is provided via the XM DL circuit breaker CB 5 Amp located on the lower panel Figure 7 1 GDL 69 69A System Interface GDL 69 69A GNS 400W 500W series or GMX 200 AUDIO PANEL This electronic document is not linked to ...

Page 22: ...e The XM Weather page can show NEXRAD weather data colored flags showing which airports have METARs Lightning LTNG reports Cell Movement or Winds Aloft 2 To reach the XM Weather page on the GMX 200 unit press the FN key and then the FIS function key when displayed The Crnt function key provides additional weather sub functions 7 4 Radio 1 To reach the XM Radio pages on the GNS 400W 500W series uni...

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