Sandel SN3308, Pilot'S Manual

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What is it?
For years, pilots of large commercial aircraft have appreciated the
benefits of Electronic Flight Instrumentation Systems, commonly
known as EFIS. Full EFIS systems combine data from different
sources within the aircraft and provide the pilot with a unified display.
This greatly simplifies the instrument scan and improves positional
awareness.
Unfortunately, EFIS is rarely found in smaller General Aviation (GA)
cockpits. The cost, complexity, and sheer physical size of most EFIS
systems usually relegate them to jets, turboprops, and large piston-
engine twins. EFIS screens of 5" x 7" are not uncommon, and the
system cost can equal or exceed the entire value of a recent-vintage
Bonanza, for example.
The Sandel Avionics SN3308 packs the essential features of an EFIS
nav display into a standard three-inch instrument, at a fraction of the
cost of a full EFIS. By combining the functions of an HSI, an RMI, a
moving map and a Stormscope
®
display into one instrument, the
SN3308 ties together the critical elements of situational awareness.
And by adding to that a 3-light marker beacon and GPS annunciator
displays, the SN3308 becomes the virtual equivalent of an EFIS nav
display, sized and priced for GA cockpits.
Sandel’s unique electro-optical technology eliminates the unusable area
surrounding the display in most CRT and LCD displays. With a usable
image spanning the entire instrument, the 3-inch SN3308 actually
provides more viewing area than most 4-inch CRT displays.
Internally, the SN3308 uses high-speed digital converters to allow it
to receive signals from virtually every type of navigation receiver ever
installed in a GA aircraft. A comprehensive set of maintenance pages
allows the installer to simply specify the make and model of the
installed equipment, and the SN3308 will configure itself accordingly.
The SN3308 shatters the price and size barriers of traditional EFIS
systems. With a full-color display and simple, intuitive user interface,
the SN3308 brings high-end EFIS functions to the GA cockpit.
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1 Welcome to the SN3308 C H A P T E R