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RCA2600-P Series Installation/Operation Guide

Rev 

A

KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY

KMC

KMC

 Publication No.1401-2

SECTION 2, INSTALLATION

2.1  GENERAL INFORMATION

The conditions and test required for the TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of 

those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions 

are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must have a separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed 

only if performed under 14CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. 

For certain classes of Part 23 aircraft level C of DO-178B certification may not be sufficient - check with your local regulatory 

authority prior to installation.

2.2  HANDLING

Although the RCA2600-P Series instruments are totally electronic, improper handling can cause damage. Please observe the 

following precautions while handling.

1.  Do not drop, jar or shake instrument. Store instrument in shipping container until installation. 

2.  Instruments should be transported in the original shipping container when moved to and from aircraft. If container is not 

available, carefully carry by hand in upright position.

3.  Avoid touching the screen. This is the most vulnerable part of the instrument. Improper handling and cleaning can cause 

permanent scratching of the screen surface (See 

Instrument Care

 on Page 9).

4.  To prevent further damage, a malfunctioning instrument should be handled as carefully as a new instrument. Most mal-

functioning instruments can be repaired and returned to service. Contact Kelly Manufacturing Company for repair and 

warranty information.

2.3  PRE-INSTALLATION INSPECTION

1.  When the instrument is first received, inspect container for any shipping damage. 

2.  Carefully remove the instrument from shipping container and retain container for later storage or shipping.

3.  Inspect the instrument for any signs of damage. Contact your Shipper to file any claim due to shipping damage.

4.  Check labeling on the instrument to assure that the instrument panel tilt angle is correct for your aircraft. 

2.4  INSTALLATION 

Install the instrument on the aircraft by using the aircraft manufacturer’s recommendations and by the following steps:

1.  The RCA2600-P Series Horizon uses standard panel cutouts. Refer to Figures 1.1 and 1.2 “General Dimensions” 

for instrument and cutout dimensions. 

  

2.  Instrument Pinout is: A = GND, B = PWR, C = SPARE, D = SPARE. 

CAUTION:

 Do not apply power to Spare pins 

as damage may occur. See table 1.1 “Leading Particulars” for additional electrical information.

3.  Attach pitot-static lines (if required) and aircraft electrical connector to the instrument and insert into the instru-

ment panel cutout (See Figures 1.1 and 1.2).

4.  Secure instrument with supplied screws. Use 6-32 UNC-2b screws or equivalent. Screw length should not ex-

ceed .5 inches plus bezel and panel thickness. Do not tighten.

5.  With the aircraft on level surface, apply power to the instrument and allow it to warm up for 3 minutes. 

 

 

6.  Adjust roll position of the instrument by visually aligning the roll pointers. The Horizon Line should be level and 

unbroken. Tighten screws.

Do Not

 modify the instrument in any way. Any modifications will void the warranty and revoke the FAA certifications.  

Summary of Contents for 102-0202-04-10

Page 1: ...ON OPERATION GUIDE RCA 2600 3P 3 inch P N 102 0203 04 10 P N 102 0203 04 11 RCA 2600 2P 2 inch P N 102 0202 04 10 P N 102 0202 04 11 Rev A 09 10 2015 DIM 10 10 20 20 30 10 10 20 20 30 DIM PITCH SYNC RCA 2600 3P G 3 inch P N 102 0203 04 12 P N 102 0203 04 13 RCA 2600 2P G 2 inch P N 102 0202 04 12 P N 102 0202 04 13 DIM 10 10 20 20 30 DIM 10 10 20 20 30 WITH PITCH SYNC WITHOUT PITCH SYNC KMC PUBLIC...

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Page 3: ...ures Pitch Sync 7 3 3 In Flight Procedures Dimmer 8 3 4 Flight Limitations 8 3 5 Emergency Procedures 8 SECTION 4 GENERAL INFORMATION 9 4 1 Instrument Care 9 4 2 Optional Inclinometer 9 4 3 Frequently Asked Questions FAQs 10 APPENDIX A DOD 160F ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM 11 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1 1 General Dimensions P Models 3 Figure 1 2 General Dimensions P G Models 4 Figure 1 3 Ty...

Page 4: ...ic airplane dot is above the horizon line more blue background the aircraft is nose up If the symbolic airplane dot is below the horizon line more brown background the aircraft is nose down When the dot and wings are on the horizon line you are in level flight If the lines representing the wings roll to the left or the right the aircraft is probably starting a turn The actual bank angle is calibra...

Page 5: ...CES Ø 0 170 THRU 4 PLACES DIM 10 10 20 20 30 10 10 20 20 30 10 10 20 20 30 10 10 20 20 30 NOTE All dimensions in inches Mounting Hardware both units 6 32 screw 0 5 plus panel thickness Mating Connector both units MS3116E8 4S or equivalent PANEL CUTOUT REAR MOUNTING PANEL CUTOUT REAR MOUNTING RCA2600 3P RCA2600 2P A B D C GROUND 9 32 VDC SPARE SPARE A B D C GROUND 9 32 VDC SPARE SPARE DIM PITCH SYN...

Page 6: ...ROUND 9 32 VDC SPARE SPARE STATIC PORT 1 8 NPT PITOT PORT 1 8 NPT A B C D A B D C GROUND 9 32 VDC SPARE SPARE STATIC PORT 1 8 NPT PITOT PORT 1 8 NPT 10 10 20 20 30 DIM DIM 10 10 20 20 30 DIM 10 10 20 20 30 10 10 20 20 30 NOTE All dimensions in inches Mounting Hardware both units 6 32 screw 0 5 plus panel thickness Mating Connector both units MS3116E8 4S or equivalent PANEL CUTOUT REAR MOUNTING PAN...

Page 7: ...ents the orientation of the aircraft s wings and nose in relation to the horizon The dot represents the nose of the air craft and indicates Pitch The wings indicate roll 6 PITCH DIAL Indicates the Pitch angle as determined by the Symbolic Airplane dot 1 4 OPTIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS For available options and configurations refer to Table 1 2 below Panel Tilt Angle setting Set to customer requiremen...

Page 8: ... instrument Most mal functioning instruments can be repaired and returned to service Contact Kelly Manufacturing Company for repair and warranty information 2 3 PRE INSTALLATION INSPECTION 1 When the instrument is first received inspect container for any shipping damage 2 Carefully remove the instrument from shipping container and retain container for later storage or shipping 3 Inspect the instru...

Page 9: ... necessary for most aircraft and is to be used only in situations where normal flight pitch is deviated from 0 degrees PITCH SYNC ACTIVATION Once you have achieved the desired flying pitch activate the Pitch Sync feature by pressing BOTH PUSH BUTTONS simultaneously This synchronizes the Airplane Symbol to the Horizon Line The Sync On indicator will display SYNC when the Pitch Sync is activated see...

Page 10: ...unt of voltage the instrument is receiving At 8 5 volts a red X will appear across the screen indicating that the instrument reading is unreliable It is recommended that you install the Kelly Manufacturing ESP 1 Emergency Standby Power backup battery unit This will ensure that your instrument will have power in the event of Aircraft power failure Contact your R C Allen Kelly Mfg distributor for ad...

Page 11: ...s and wood chips that will scratch the screen Do Not use acetone or cleaners containing ammonia By avoiding all screen contact and by using proper cleaning methods the user will be rewarded with many years of service 4 2 OPTIONAL SLIP INDICATOR An optional Slip Skid Indicator inclinometer is available for all versions of the RCA2600 P The instrument can be purchased with the slip indicator attache...

Page 12: ...The tilt angle is any deviation from vertical of your instrument panel in level flight Your instrument needs to be calibrated to compensate for this angle My instrument is showing a turn in level flight what can I do It is very important to have the instrument level left and right in your panel If the instrument is not level it will show a turn when in level flight To level the instrument refer to...

Page 13: ...ory X no test performed Fungus 13 0 Equipment identified as category X no test performed Salt Fog Test 14 0 Equipment identified as category X no test performed Magnetic Effect 15 0 Equipment tested to Category Z Power Input 16 0 Equipment tested to Category BRX Voltage Spike 17 0 Equipment tested to Category A Audio Frequency Susceptibility 18 0 Equipment tested to Category Z Induced Signal Susce...

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