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Manual Number 9018233, Revision A
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
December 22, 2014
SECTION 5 CONFORMANCE
5.1 INSTRUCTIONS
FOR
CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS
5.1.1
PRESSURE SYSTEM AND ALTIMETER VERIFICATION
Per federal regulation 14 CFR 91.411, it is required that each static pressure system and each
altimeter have been tested and inspected within the last twenty-four (24) months.
5.1.2
SOFTWARE UPDATES
Mid-Continent will have, on occasion, the need to update the software of the MD302 to maintain,
improve and/or enhance functionality or performance.
With the MD302’s easy field-upgrade option, the unit does not have to be returned to the factory,
and in some cases, may not have to be removed from the panel.
Software updates are typically communicated to the public via Service Bulletins issued by Mid-
Continent Instruments and Avionics and can be found on the product website, www.flySAM.com.
Below are instructions for updating the unit software.
PREPARATION
1.
Prepare software update file.
A. Obtain a USB flash drive from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics with the
approved software file loaded,
OR
B. Download the approved software file to the root directory of a standard FAT-formatted
USB flash drive from
www.flySAM.com/software-updates
.
2.
Ensure that the unit is powered off.
3.
Loosen the screw of the USB access cover on the rear of the unit until the USB port is accessible.
LOAD SOFTWARE
1. Insert flash drive containing the configuration file.
2. Power on MD302.
3. The STATUS indicator will blink green while the update is processed.
4. The RESULT indicator will illuminate green if the update was successful.
5. Remove the USB stick while power remains on.
6. The MD302 will reboot and illuminate STATUS green to indicate normal operation with the
new settings.
7. Reinstall USB cover.
If the RESULT indicator is not green following Step 4, the software update was not completed.
