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EFD1000H PFD

Pilot’s Guide

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Page 4: ...ch number change vspeed references to helicopter v speeds delete references to synthetic vision delete references to textual v speed markers B Chapter 3 intentionally left blank and not used Grammatic...

Page 5: ...Evolution Weather Receiver EWR50 1 1 6 Chapter 2 Controls and Display 2 1 2 1 Controls Display Orientation 2 2 2 2 Controls 2 4 2 2 1 Left and Right Knobs 2 4 2 2 1 1 Left Knob Functions 2 5 2 2 1 2 R...

Page 6: ...er 4 Reference Guide 4 1 4 1 Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System ADAHRS 4 2 4 1 1 Attitude 4 3 4 1 2 Pitot Obstruction Monitor 4 4 4 1 2a Pitot Obstruction Monitor Rotorcraft Only 4 4 4 1 3...

Page 7: ...4 4 13 Ground Track Marker1 4 47 4 4 14 GPS OBS Operation with a PFD and a Mechanical Standby Nav Indicator1 4 47 4 4 15 Course Pointer Operation with Integrated VOR Localizer GPS Navigation Systems1...

Page 8: ...16 6 10 Warning Caution and Advisory Summary 6 18 Chapter 7 Appendices 7 1 7 1 Operating Limitations 7 1 7 2 Software Versions and Serial Number 7 1 7 3 Evolution Database 7 3 7 3 1 1 Jeppesen Subscri...

Page 9: ...ons provides access to information from multiple sources Aspen Avionics does not control edit or review the content of said information and as such is not responsible for information or the actions or...

Page 10: ...Pilot s Guide provides information on the use and operation of the Evolution Flight Display 1000 Primary Flight Display EFD1000 PFD This guide is current as of the latest revision listed on the Docume...

Page 11: ...ems only for the unexpired portion of the original warranty period or if the warranty has expired for six months from Aspen s shipment of the repaired or replacement Product 3 CONDITIONS TO COVERAGE A...

Page 12: ...SOLE REMEDY Aspen s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty is limited to either the repair or replacement at Aspen s option of any Nonconforming Product as provided herein 8 EX...

Page 13: ...ion fees clearance fees and similar fees and charges You may contact Aspen to obtain a freight courier account number for prepaid shipping of the return If Aspen subsequently determines that the Produ...

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Page 15: ...ilable with the Pilot model are noted in the text as Not available with the Pilot PFD For complete instructions on the EFD1000H MFD and the EFD500H MFD refer to the Aspen Avionics document number 091...

Page 16: ...Button Right Button Knobs Left CRS Knob Right HDG Knob Navigation Display Data Bar Attitude Display Table1 EFD1000HPFDDisplay Knobs Buttons andKeys Figure1 EFD1000PilotPFDDisplay Knobs Buttons andKeys...

Page 17: ...ntrols i e ON enabled or active AMBER Used to indicate abnormal information sources and for caution information that requires immediate pilot awareness and for which subsequent pilot action may be req...

Page 18: ...strictly observed could result in injury to or death of personnel or long term health hazards Indicates a hazard that may require immediate corrective action Caution Indicates an essential operating o...

Page 19: ...pt the Localizer descending through 8 660 feet to the target altitude of 8 500 feet The other main group of images showing the airplane straight and level are earlier in the approach tracking outbound...

Page 20: ...s Horizontal Situation Indicator HSI Dual Bearing Pointers Lateral and Vertical Deviation Indicators Minimums GPS and VLOC Navigation ARINC 429 Interface GPS Steering GPSS Optional Lightning Optional...

Page 21: ...at once or in phases This modularity and upgradability allows the system to grow with you and your airplane over time and affordably The EFD system is built around the EFD1000 PFD which replaces a ver...

Page 22: ...fer the following Pro PFD features Horizontal Situation Indicator HSI Dual Bearing Pointers Lateral and Vertical Deviation Indicators Minimums Nav stick map from GPS via RS 232 or ARINC 429 interface...

Page 23: ...y when the aircraft is not equipped with an autopilot and has only digital GPS Nav Comm the ACU may be omitted The system architecture in Figure 1 5 shows the relationships of the PFD RSM CM and ACU D...

Page 24: ...ntral Processing Unit CPU graphics processor and system memory An Input Output Processor IOP board for integrating communications with other aircraft systems Also on the rear of the unit Figure 1 6 ar...

Page 25: ...systems enables the all digital EFD1000 System to interface with analog avionics when required The ACU converts multiple analog interfaces to the digital ARINC 429 buses supported by the PFD Control...

Page 26: ...sor Emergency backup GPS engine and antenna The RSM communicates with the PFD via a digital cable connection 1 1 5 Evolution Weather Receiver EWR50 1 The optional Evolution Weather Receiver EWR50 Figu...

Page 27: ...7 091 00012 001 REV B NOTE For aircraft configured with multiple EFDs PFD and MFD s The MFD requires both databases loaded on the microSD card the Jeppesen database for all mapping functions and the...

Page 28: ...lot s instrument scan and reducing pilot workload The PFD is a single vertical instrument that replaces the Attitude Indicator and Heading Indicator HSI The display is divided into three parts an uppe...

Page 29: ...eedField controlstheAirspeedBug 34 AirspeedBug 35 NumericalAirspeedIndicator AirspeedDrum Pointer 36 VerticalDeviationIndicator VDI 4 37 LateralDeviationIndicator LDI 4 71 Pitch Sync Figure2 1a ProPFD...

Page 30: ...4 52 Selected Heading Field 53 Heading Bug 54 Course Deviation Scale 4 55 Course Deviation Indicator 4 56 Vertical Speed Numerical Value Figure2 2 ProPFDDisplayElements Table2 1 PFDComponents 57 Vert...

Page 31: ...and Right Knobs The Left and Right Knobs are designed to provide immediate operation yet minimize the possibility of an inadvertent operation This is accomplished by requiring that the first action of...

Page 32: ...gure 2 2 Rotate the Right Knob one click or Press the knob once to set the Selected Heading Field Heading Bug HDG Refs 52 and 53 Press the Right Knob twice to set the Selected Altitude Field ALT Altit...

Page 33: ...according to the rules shown in Table 2 2 3 After 10 seconds of inaction the knob reverts to its home state CRS or HDG and the labels and field turn to cyan inactive Right Knob SYNC Action ALT Altitu...

Page 34: ...alue is the reciprocal of the current VOR radial The deviation bar centers with a TO indication ILS navigation Current aircraft heading GPS Course Pointer points to the active GPS waypoint The deviati...

Page 35: ...ults to HDG The HDG label Heading Bug and Selected Heading Field value will appear in cyan Figure 2 6 2 2 2 Navigation Source Select Buttons1 The three buttons on the bottom of the PFD Figure 2 7 allo...

Page 36: ...Pointer The pilot is able to select the invalid source but no navigation data is provided When one or more of the connected navigation sources is a combined GPS Nav device e g some of the Garmin 400...

Page 37: ...er that is a VOR NDB airport intersection or missed approach point Each Bearing Pointer can be connected to any of the available navigation sources GPS1 VOR1 GPS2 VOR2 ADF1 or ADF2 depending on config...

Page 38: ...een label and dark blue letters also known as inverse green indicates that the Hot Key function is enabled A dark blue label and green letters indicates that the Hot Key function is diabled A dark blu...

Page 39: ...titude Alerter enabled 2 MIN Minimums alerter disabled 360 ARC Toggles between 360 and ARC modes of Navigation Display see Section 4 4 1 360 ARC Compass Mode ARC 360 Compass Mode GPSS 1 3 4 Toggles be...

Page 40: ...nt on or off for Barometric Pressure setting BARO BARO adjustment on BARO BARO adjustment off Table2 3 HotKeyDescriptions 1 Not available with the Pilot PFD 2 When the Minimums field is first enabled...

Page 41: ...ble the AUTO COURSE SELECT mode to display or hide the Vspeeds on the airspeed tape and to choose CDI type for the ARC Compass mode The other menu pages are used for barometric pressure and Outside Ai...

Page 42: ...ode the label EDIT VALUE is shown above the Right Knob in magenta Figure 2 16 and the label of the item selected for editing is also shown in magenta Rotate the Right Knob to change the value of the s...

Page 43: ...These steps are provided as a basic overview Each menu command is covered in detail in Chapter 5 Access To and Navigation Within the Menu 1 Press the MENU button The Menu displays on the Navigation D...

Page 44: ...utton to exit Figure2 23 EDITVALUEDisplaysAboveRightKnob NOTE Upon reaching the end of a list of editable menu options continued rotation of the knob will not result in the continuous wrapping through...

Page 45: ...rightness to the desired level Figure 2 25 To return to AUTO brightness control press the Left Knob again LCD MODE DESCRIPTION DISPLAY Automatic BRT AUTO LCD backlight intensity is automatically adjus...

Page 46: ...ilable Pressing and holding either the RNG or Button will cause the map range to scale continuously to its maximum or minimum range respectively When the map range is at its maximum or minimum setting...

Page 47: ...GS Attitude Display Data Bar Navigation Display Unlike the mechanical indicators it typically replaces PFD can also display all the data provided by the remaining four instruments in the six pack airs...

Page 48: ...e for more details 2 3 1 Cleaning the Display Screen The PFD Display Unit has an LCD screen that is prone to damage from scratches smudging and clouding caused by the use of improper cleaning agents a...

Page 49: ...tapes are common on most EFIS PFDs and will be immediately familiar to pilots with EFIS experience Pilots without prior EFIS experience may need some training and experience to become to get comfortab...

Page 50: ...ence Symbol 28 Selected Minimums Field 2 18 Single Cue Flight Director 1 2 29 Radio Altitude 2 3 19 Roll Pointer 30 MINIMUMS Marker 2 20 Slip Skid Indicator 31 LDI Navigation Source Annunciation 2 21...

Page 51: ...o view pointing towards the horizon or ground as applicable see Chapter 4 Section 4 2 1 2 Pitch Scale At extreme pitch attitudes some sky blue or ground brown will always be displayed to help maintain...

Page 52: ...e every 10 knots or mph if so configured Airspeeds between 20 kts 23 mph to 450 kts 518 mph are displayed Outside of this range the airspeed value is dashed Color speed bands are displayed on the indi...

Page 53: ...see Section 4 2 2 1 The target airspeed is shown on the Airspeed Tape as an Airspeed Bug with its setting displayed numerically above the Airspeed Tape Figure 4 10 and Figure 4 11 The Airspeed Bug and...

Page 54: ...e tape Negative altitudes are indicated by a sign preceding the numerical altitude value in the drum The current altimeter barometric pressure setting is shown just below the Altitude tape in the Data...

Page 55: ...n diamond turns into a hollow ghosted image pegged to the corresponding side As soon as the deviation diamond comes into range the diamond turns solid green making it easy to identify when the needle...

Page 56: ...e or invalid the corresponding data field is dashed If the Wind Direction and Speed are not available or invalid the Wind Direction Arrow is removed A GPS navigator must be connected and providing val...

Page 57: ...int Ground Track Marker Vertical Speed Indicator VSI tape and numerical rate value Rate of Turn Indicator Dual bearing pointers RMI 360 Compass mode only Situational Awareness Map display Course Devia...

Page 58: ...aring Pointer Navigation Source Info Block 1 50 Numerical Direction Indicator 64 Selected CDI Navigation Source 1 51 Selected Course CRS Field 1 65 Selected CDI Navigation Source Information Block 1 5...

Page 59: ...r is a slaved Directional Gyro DG with Heading Bug The Pro PFD Direction Indicator adds an electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator HSI and dual Bearing Pointers The HSI features are explained in Sec...

Page 60: ...ates the Selected CDI Navigation Source coupled to the CDI on the Pro PFD HSI and its associated mode e g GPS VOR ILS LOC Information is provided about the selected source including when available the...

Page 61: ...from flying a DG and OBS should seek dual instruction from a CFII on the differences in flying an HSI 2 3 4 3 Course Pointer and Course Deviation Indicator CDI 1 In the 360 Compass Mode the Course Po...

Page 62: ...the Course Pointer to the current GPS course CRS value whenever the GPS sequences between waypoints This capability relieves the pilot from having to manually set the course at each waypoint along a...

Page 63: ...t tools for identifying crossing radials flying DME arcs and improving situational awareness Bearing Pointers are only available in the 360 Compass Mode Any available navigation source may be coupled...

Page 64: ...ed the limits of the indicator Figure 2 46 2 3 4 8 Vertical Speed Indicator VSI Whenever the vertical speed exceeds 100 feet per minute fpm the vertical speed is indicated by a rising sinking white ve...

Page 65: ...derlay all other instruments and annunciations in the Navigation Display The Map Declutter Settings can be found in the 360 or ARC MAP SETTINGS page of the Menu Pressing the desired 360 or ARC DCLTR L...

Page 66: ...age 3 1 091 00012 001 REV B Chapter 3 Pitch Sync With the new Pitch Sync feature pilots can instantly synchronize the aircraft symbol to the horizon line when flying in level flight in a pitch up or p...

Page 67: ...t is sync ed to symbolic horizion line PITCH SYNC ON annunciation appears momentarily below symbolic aircraft P S annunciation illuminates in lower right portion of attitude indicator P S hotkey label...

Page 68: ...ation is displayed See FIGURE 3 13 Pitch Sync Bubble Whenever the P S hotkey is enabled a P S bubble shall be displayed in the attitude display as shown See FIGURE 3 13 Pitch Limit When the P S hotkey...

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Page 70: ...hen the unit is connected to compatible GPS equipment The PFD system components include the PFD display head a Remote Sensor Module RSM a Configuration Module CM and the optional Analog Converter Unit...

Page 71: ...ometimes two separate systems work together to deliver those functions an AHRS for attitude and heading and an ADC Air Data Computer for airspeed altitude and vertical speed Aspen uses an integrated A...

Page 72: ...tude indicator Figure 4 1 The annunciation thresholds for the CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE message were determined during company flight tests and strike a balance between minimizing nuisance annunciations wh...

Page 73: ...resent a CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE annunciation and retain the display of attitude data With this alternate implementation when a rotorcraft is flying slow generally less than 10 knots yet has a ground spe...

Page 74: ...used to stabilize that raw heading data to eliminate the short term turning and acceleration errors seen in traditional magnetic compasses Together these systems provide accurate heading indications...

Page 75: ...be observed within 750 nautical miles from the magnetic poles In the Northern Hemisphere this equates to operations in the Arctic Islands found north of continental North America Two minutes after det...

Page 76: ...underneath the roll pointer Figure 4 2 Sky Flight Director Aircraft Reference Symbol Roll Scale Horizon Line Roll Pointer Ground Slip Skid Indicator Pitch Scale The Attitude Indicator cannot be disab...

Page 77: ...ator is the small white rectangle under the roll pointer The Slip Skid Indicator moves left and right relative to the roll pointer in proportion to lateral acceleration The width of the rectangle is e...

Page 78: ...ual Vspeeds color Speed Bands and Speed Markers are also rendered on the moving tape Figure 4 7 Selected Airspeed Field Color Speed Bands Airspeed Tape Speed Marker Numerical Airspeed Value drum Selec...

Page 79: ...be changed or removed by the pilot Although the pilot can set the selected airspeed bug there is no visual or aural annunciation provided when the actual airspeed deviates from the selected airspeed...

Page 80: ...alue less than 20 disables the Airspeed Bug and dashes the Selected Airspeed Field value Set Airspeed Bug 1 Press the Left Knob until IAS is shown above the Left Knob The Airspeed Field and Airspeed B...

Page 81: ...Knob until first Menu Key displays TPS Figure 4 12 3 Press TPS Menu Key TPS label and EDIT VALUE label above Right Knob appear in magenta 4 Rotate Right Knob to the desired value ENABLE or DISABLE Fig...

Page 82: ...Marker Radio Altitude Decision Height Window Numerical Altitude Value Decision Height Annunciation Altitude Trend Vector The Altitude Tape range is from 1 600 to 51 000 feet Major tick marks are provi...

Page 83: ...he Numerical Altitude Value is dashed and the tape is frozen at this limit All altitude information is removed and replaced with a red X with the textual annunciation of ALT FAIL when altitude data is...

Page 84: ...onally the Altitude Bug is displayed adjacent to the Altitude Tape and at the Selected Altitude Field value when within the visible range of the current altitude Set Altitude Bug and Altitude Alerter...

Page 85: ...f an optional Sonalert tone generator device is installed a one second tone also sounds Figure4 22 AltitudeBugandAltitudeAlerterEnabled NOTE Rotating the knob quickly will change the altitude value in...

Page 86: ...ferent color markers that are shown on the altitude tape that are associated with the MINIMUMS Annunciation as described in Table 4 1 Marker Color Description Green The aircraft is 500 feet above sele...

Page 87: ...ed Minimums field value is set to a Decision Altitude Decision Height or Minimum Descent Altitude the Pro PFD provides an alert when the aircraft descends below this altitude To activate this feature...

Page 88: ...t or below the Selected MINIMUMS setting the MIN legend in the Selected Minimums Field turns inverse amber Figure 4 32 and when configured with an optional Sonalert a one second stuttered tone is gene...

Page 89: ...splayed in 100 foot increments RA 500 RA 600 RA 700 and altitudes less than 500 feet AGL are displayed in 10 foot increments RA 490 RA 480 RA 470 The digital readout in the Radio Altitude RA window is...

Page 90: ...ABLE On or DISABLE Off Figure 4 35 5 Press the MENU Button to exit NOTE When the Altitude tape is disabled the numerical display of the selected altitude and altitude minimums remain on However an ins...

Page 91: ...ric Pressure Setting Field Outside Air Temperature OAT Wind Speed Ground Speed GS Wind Direction 4 3 1 True Airspeed when enabled The True Airspeed TAS is displayed in the upper left of the Data Bar T...

Page 92: ...Air Temperature OAT is displayed in the center of the Data Bar Figure 4 36 The temperature is obtained from the temperature sensor located in the RSM Temperature sensor ranges from 55 C to 80 C 67 F t...

Page 93: ...low 10 knots or mph depending on aircraft configuration the wind speed and direction values are blank and the wind arrow is removed If the wind data is out of range or invalid the values are dashed an...

Page 94: ...ndicator and aircraft ownship symbol The CDI is comprises a selected course pointer Deviation Scale and indicator TO FROM indicators and selected navigation source label and information block CDI Sour...

Page 95: ...e N for 360 E for 090 S for 180 and W for 270 4 4 1 1 360 Compass Mode The 360 Compass Mode displays a full 360 compass rose with all other components of the Direction Indicator The 360 compass rose...

Page 96: ...re 4 42 Select ARC CDI HSI Compass Mode 1 Press the MENU Button 2 Rotate the Right Knob to the GENERAL SETTINGS A Menu page Figure 4 43 3 Press the ARC MODE Menu Key The Menu label turns magenta and t...

Page 97: ...pe 1 Press the 360 ARC Hot Key Figure 4 46 to alternately select either the 360 or ARC Compass Mode The Navigation Display changes and the Hot Key label reflects the currently selected Compass Mode Fi...

Page 98: ...The Course Pointer length shortens as necessary when rotated to remain within the display area Figure 4 49 ARC CDI The Course Pointer is shown as a stub arrow or tail whenever the CRS value or its rec...

Page 99: ...irection as the course arrowhead Figure 4 52 The FROM indicator is an arrowhead on the bottom half of the Course Pointer oriented in the direction opposite to the course arrowhead Figure 4 53 ARC HSI...

Page 100: ...cale are located at the bottom of the lower display The indicator is a green diamond and the Scale is a set of four hollow white dots with a white index mark at the center Figure 4 59 When in the ARC...

Page 101: ...stalled navigation sources using the Middle Button The PFD supports navigation information display from VHF Omni directional Radio Range VOR navaids Localizers LOC Glide Slope receivers GS and Global...

Page 102: ...GPS or VLOC of the GPS VHF NAV system When an integrated system is selected but not reporting its operating mode VLOC1 or VLOC2 is shown as the Selected CDI Navigation Source Refer to the GPS or VHF N...

Page 103: ...er Back LOC1 BC or LOC2 BC ILS ILS1 or ILS2 Table4 4 VHFNAVRadioModes Selected CDI Navigation Source Waypoint identifier or tuned frequency when available Bearing in degrees Distance in Nautical Miles...

Page 104: ...ailable the estimated time enroute information is displayed on the fourth line of the information block in the format h mm where h is hours and mm is minutes When CDI Navigation Source data is invalid...

Page 105: ...the MENU Button 2 Rotate the Right Knob to the GENERAL SETTINGS A page Figure 4 68 3 Press the AUTOCRS Menu Key The Menu label turns magenta and the EDIT VALUE label displays above the Right Knob Fig...

Page 106: ...When the CDI source is set to a VHF receiver operating in the VOR or Localizer modes editing the CRS value adjusts the current selected CRS value When the CDI source is set to a GPS receiver and AUTO...

Page 107: ...ve GPS waypoint Bottom Line Waypoint identifier station identifier when available or the tuned frequency of the associated VHF NAV radio when available Single Line Bearing Pointer Icon Double Line Bea...

Page 108: ...Line Bearing Pointer The Bearing Pointers Source Information is shown directly above their respective Buttons Unlike the CDI s Course Pointer which can be adjusted by the pilot no adjustments can be m...

Page 109: ...n above the Button Select the Double Line Bearing Pointer Source 1 Press the Double Line Bearing Pointer Button Right Button Figure 4 81 until the desired navigation source is shown above the Button F...

Page 110: ...are shown in magenta Additionally a dashed magenta line extends from the Ownship Symbol to the Heading Bug corresponding to the HDG value When the Heading Bug is SYNCed the HDG value is set to the cur...

Page 111: ...responding side of the aircraft heading i e a left turn indication starts on the left side of the index mark and extends in the direction of the turn along the outer radius of the compass scale The tu...

Page 112: ...emap Declutter Level Basemap Range When enabled the Basemap features on the Navigation Display are displayed and layered as detailed in Table 5 12 The GPS flight plan is rendered in either straight or...

Page 113: ...f the compass scale 2 3 5 10 15 20 30 40 60 80 100 or 200 nautical miles from the aircraft Ownship Symbol The default range is 15nm Both the map declutter level and range are pilot adjustable Select M...

Page 114: ...5 Press the MENU Button to exit Activate Auto Range 1 Press the RNG button to select the highest or lowest map range 2 Release and then press and hold the RNG button for two seconds The map range chan...

Page 115: ...Straight and curved flight plan details are rotated within the map display to maintain their correct relative orientations at all times 4 4 12 3 Map Data Source and Reversion1 If the selected GPS data...

Page 116: ...dicator are both connected to an integrated VOR Localizer GPS Navigation system the standby indicator and the PFD operate normally in allVOR GPS and localizer modes When the GPS OBS mode is selected t...

Page 117: ...ating mode of the selected navigation sensor and the validity of the associated signal as described below Vertical Deviation Indicator VDI Lateral Deviation Indicator LDI LDI Navigation Source Annunci...

Page 118: ...unciation is slashed by a red horizontal line Figure 4 104 4 5 2 Vertical Deviation Indicator1 The Vertical Deviation Indicator VDI is enabled and is shown on the Attitude Display when the active navi...

Page 119: ...ertical speed exceeds 2 000 FPM a triangle caps the VSI Tape Figure 4 107 The VSI Tape is nonlinear giving more display area to the 0 to 1 000 FPM range than to the 1 000 to 2 000 FPM range Tick marks...

Page 120: ...rmation selected for the PFD is the same as that being provided to the autopilot This arrangement also eliminates the need for external autopilot navigation source selector switches and relays that we...

Page 121: ...sociated with the current flight leg From there it will maneuver the aircraft to center the needle and track the desired course The autopilot does not anticipate upcoming course changes nor can it fly...

Page 122: ...Bug The PFD translates GPS Steering commands received over a digital data bus into a signal that is compatible with the autopilot Heading channel Thus by selecting GPSS on the PFD and the Heading mode...

Page 123: ...PFD Basemap navigation source is GPS1 enabling GPSS with the autopilot in HDG mode will cause the autopilot to track the flight plan in GPS1 and GPSS1 will be annunciated by the HDG reference at the t...

Page 124: ...S steering source on the PFD losing the GPS navigator source canceling the flight plan etc If this happens the PFD will send a Wings Level command to the autopilot when in HDG mode the GPSS Hot Key wi...

Page 125: ...isplay To hand fly using the FD maneuver the airplane to tuck the Aircraft Reference Symbol into the FD s command bars 4 7 3 Typical Autopilot Operations1 Whenever the PFD s installed configuration in...

Page 126: ...Set the PFD Heading Bug 3 Engage the autopilot in Heading HDG mode and verify that the aircraft turns to the desired heading 4 If your autopilot supports automatic Heading to Navigation mode transitio...

Page 127: ...PS to the PFD see Section 4 4 5 2 If AUTOCRS is disabled set the Course Pointer to the desired course CRS see Section 4 4 7 or enable AUTOCRS see Section 4 4 6 3 With GPSS disabled set the PFD Heading...

Page 128: ...hat the aircraft turns to the desired heading 4 Once cleared for the ILS approach arm the autopilot s Approach APPR mode or continue to fly Heading HDG mode until the CDI centers 5 Monitor the CDI s d...

Page 129: ...course and the GPS switches to its Approach mode 9 Most WAAS GPS navigators will not arm or activate vertical guidance until the aircraft is within two miles of the FAF unlike an ILS where the VDI wi...

Page 130: ...LOC for the approach if not done automatically by the GPS nav receiver 9 Monitor the PFD CDI localizer deflection and verify that upon intercepting the localizer the autopilot captures the final appro...

Page 131: ...r the approach and given the final heading to intercept the final approach course by ATC arm the autopilot s Approach APPR and Altitude ALT Hold modes 7 Monitor the CDI and aircraft track to verify th...

Page 132: ...Each hazard awareness option is accessed by a Hot Key and displayed on the Navigation Display Figure 4 114 4 8 1 Lightning Overlay1 The LTNG Hot Key is a three position Hot Key LTNG STRK and CELL tha...

Page 133: ...StrikeRate Annunciation displays in the lower left corner of the Navigation Display showing the current strike rate Symbols are positioned on the display relative to the Ownship Symbol CELL Figure4 11...

Page 134: ...fault setting is off NEXRAD coverage includes U S and Puerto Rico NEXRAD U S Precipitation type Canada Radar U S NEXRAD Coverage Canada Coverage Display Data Link Weather 1 Select the 2 2 Hot Key Menu...

Page 135: ...played as no Radar Coverage If Puerto Rico NEXRAD Radar exceeds the specified expiration time the Puerto Rico NEXRAD Radar depiction for the respective radar displays as no Radar Coverage Radar data i...

Page 136: ...ge of each weather product is displayed in XM RECEIVER B and XM RECEIVER C Menu pages Figure 4 126 Weather Product Expiration Time min Update Frequency min U S NEXRAD 30 5 Puerto Rico NEXRAD 30 5 High...

Page 137: ...The data link receiver has failed or the data are unavailable but not expired and may still be valid Check local weather conditions NEXRAD data are removed and the age annunciation is slashed with a r...

Page 138: ...he TRFC Hot Key enables the Traffic Overlay and the selection of a Traffic Altitude Filter The Hot Key Label is inverse green green label with dark blue letters when enabled Figure 4 127 or a blue lab...

Page 139: ...ical Information Manual AIM WARNING Do not rely on the PFD as the sole source of data for collision avoidance It is the pilot s responsibility to visually acquire other aircraft for safe flight Maneuv...

Page 140: ...ft Traffic climbing or descending at a rate greater than 500 fpm are given an up arrow climbing or down arrow descending to the right of the traffic symbol Traffic that is at the same altitude with no...

Page 141: ...A Above 9 900 ft to 2 700 ft TFCB Below 2 700 ft to 9 000 ft Table4 8 TrafficFilterParameters The pilot adjusts the altitude filter value by continuously pressing theTRFC Hot Key which cycles through...

Page 142: ...raffic symbols are removed from view When the traffic interface is a TIS Traffic Information Service and the Traffic data is Unavailable TRFC UNVL is annunciated Not refreshed within 6 seconds TRFC CO...

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Page 144: ...SCRIPTION OPTIONS Displays Airspeed and Altitude Tapes 1 DISABLE or ENABLE Radio Altitude 2 DISABLE or ENABLE Auto Course Select 2 DISABLE or ENABLE ARC Compass Mode 2 HSI or CDI AHRS Reset Action Tab...

Page 145: ...e Setting Units of Measure in Hg or mB Outside Air Temperature Units of Measure C or F Clear WX 500 Strike Cell Count 1 2 Action WX 500 Strike Test 1 2 Action Auto Range DISABLE or ENABLE Table5 2 Men...

Page 146: ...SETTINGSC KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS MACH Display 1 ALTITUDE OFF ON 5K ON 6K ON 7K ON 8K ON 9K ON 10K ON 11K ON 12K ON 13K ON 14K ON 15K ON 16K ON 17K ON 18K SPEED OFF ON 0 1 ON 0 2 ON 0 3 ON 0 4 ON 0 5...

Page 147: ...ide Page 5 4 091 00012 001 REV B KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS 360 Declutter Level 0 1 2 3 4 360 Flight Plan OFF AUTO 360 Airports OFF AUTO 360 VORs High Low and Terminal OFF AUTO 360 Intersections NDB OFF...

Page 148: ...uide Page 5 5 091 00012 001 REV B KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS ARC Declutter Level 0 1 2 3 4 ARC Flight Plan OFF AUTO ARC Airports OFF AUTO ARC VORs High Low and Terminal OFF AUTO ARC Intersections NDB OFF...

Page 149: ...PFD Pilot s Guide Page 5 6 091 00012 001 REV B KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS XM Serial Number 1 Status Only XM Receiver Signal Quality 1 Status Only XM Status 1 Status Only Table5 8 Menu RECEIVERA Figure5...

Page 150: ...tatus Only Puerto Rico NEXRAD Age 1 2 Status Only Lightning Age 1 2 Status Only Precipitation Age 1 2 Status Only US Coverage Age 1 2 Status Only Table5 9 Menu XMRECEIVERB 1 Pro PFD Only when configur...

Page 151: ...ON OPTIONS Canada Radar Age 1 2 Status Only Canada Coverage Age 1 2 Status Only Display Weather Legend 1 2 Action Table5 10 Menu XMRECEIVERC Figure5 10 XMRECEIVERC 1 Pro PFD Only when configured with...

Page 152: ...iption Status Only Displays battery charge CHARGING The battery has sufficient voltage and can accept charging aircraft power is available and the temperature sensor is within limits 0 C to 55 C FAILE...

Page 153: ...t s Guide Page 5 10 091 00012 001 REV B KEY DESCRIPTION OPTIONS Main Application Processor Software Version Status Only Input Output Processor Software Version Status Only Unit Serial Number Status On...

Page 154: ...has its own Menu page for Map Setting basemap symbol display The 360 MAP SETTINGS Menu page offers Map Setting options for the 360 Compass Mode Figure 5 12 The ARC MAP SETTINGS Menu page offers Map S...

Page 155: ...ate Map Settings Menu page 3 Press the desired Map Symbol Menu Key The menu label turns magenta and the EDIT VALUE label displays above the Right Knob Figure 5 14 and 5 15 4 Rotate the Right Knob to t...

Page 156: ...econds and then are removed from view The MAP Hot Key legend is shown in gray Ownship Symbol 2 Always ON regardless of declutter level Instruments 1 and Annunciations 2 3 Always ON regardless of declu...

Page 157: ...ilot s Guide Page 5 14 091 00012 001 REV B 5 3 Configuring Vspeeds Vspeeds are used to designate different operating speeds of the aircraft and are in Table 5 13 Vspeed Vne Power on Vne Power off Min...

Page 158: ...t operating speeds that are identified in the Aircraft Flight Manual They have a range between two speeds that are pre set at installation as outlined in Table 5 14 and shown in Figure 5 21 Speed mark...

Page 159: ...tness Control mode either Automatic BRT AUTO Figure 5 28 or Manual BRT ADJUST Figure 5 29 3 Press the MENU Button to exit Adjust Display Brightness Manually 1 Switch to manual LCD Brightness Control m...

Page 160: ...on provided here is intended to provide additional background information to enhance the pilot s understanding of the emergency and abnormal conditions and the associated procedures provided in the AF...

Page 161: ...sure increases which will result in the indicated airspeed reading more than the actual airspeed The opposite effect will be observed in a climb A static line blockage can also affect the PFD s attitu...

Page 162: ...by airspeed indicator and altimeter Should these lines become blocked such as might occur due to an inadvertent icing encounter the PFD the standby airspeed indicators and the altimeters will display...

Page 163: ...airspeed close to but before rotation speed e g 60 knots cross check consciously noting the performance on each takeoff If the airspeed indicators do not come alive when they usually do or whenever th...

Page 164: ...rce and consider landing to correct the problem In flight if airspeed or altitude anomalies consistent with an obstructed pitot or static line are observed the pilot should recognize that the PFD s at...

Page 165: ...itude source is also independent of the PFD s attitude indicator and may be another means to maintain level flight Use the autopilot carefully and constantly monitor its performance against other flig...

Page 166: ...For a detailed explanation of when and why the PFD may display a CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE annunciation either momentarily or persistently see Chapter 4 Section 4 1 Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference...

Page 167: ...down the following procedures are provided Shutdown PFD on ground 1 PFD Master switch OFF 2 Press and hold the REV Button until the display turns off Figure 6 1 Or 1 Press the MENU Button 2 Rotate th...

Page 168: ...as soon as possible The internal battery will normally provide between 30 60 minutes of operation at approximately 20 C and warmer At extreme cold temperatures operation of the internal battery is not...

Page 169: ...ly or 24 6V for 2 minutes 28V electrical system will cause the PFD display to automatically switch to its internal battery This will be accompanied by an ON BAT annunciation The ON BAT annunciation sh...

Page 170: ...Press the EXT PWR Menu Key 3 Press the MENU Button to exit 6 6 GPS Failures and RSM Emergency GPS Use1 Position and flight plan data for the PFD is provided from aircraft panel mounted GPS equipment T...

Page 171: ...panel mount GPS However when the selected GPS is no longer providing position data the flight plan is displayed without an active magenta leg The flight plan and Basemap data from each of the aircraft...

Page 172: ...WER SETTINGS Menu displays 3 The EXT PWR Menu Key Figure 6 3 displays the external power voltage 4 Press the MENU Button to exit View Internal Battery Status 1 Press the MENU Button 2 Rotate the Right...

Page 173: ...itude Display Figure 6 6 Use alternate mechanical flight instruments for primary flight information and reset the PFD s AHRS as soon as possible During the In Flight AHRS Reset the aircraft should not...

Page 174: ...he Right Knob to display the GENERAL SETTINGS A Menu page 7 Press the AHRS RESET Menu Key Figure 6 7 A confirmation message displays prompting the user to confirm the reset request Figure 6 8 8 Press...

Page 175: ...el and a GPSS1 with an inverse A placed next to the Selected Heading Field to describe the source Figure 6 9 If GPSS is enabled and the GPS source is lost or changed the GPSS mode automatically change...

Page 176: ...SS Hot Key to activate GPSS The GPSS Hot Key label turns inverse green Disable GPSS 1 Adjust the PFD HDG bug as desired 2 Check or set the Autopilot Control Panel modes as desired 3 Press the GPSS Hot...

Page 177: ...by the ON BAT annunciation with the battery s charge remaining NOTE If the battery temperature is less than 0 C the countdown timer will begin at 10 minutes Figure6 14 AttitudeFail Figure6 15 Directio...

Page 178: ...AND ABNORMAL PROCEDURES WARNINGS Figure6 16 ChevronsindicatePitchDown Figure6 17 ChevronsindicatePitchUp When the Attitude Indicator display extreme pitch up or extreme pitch down attitudes the red c...

Page 179: ...TION Figure6 18 CrossCheckAttitude Presented when the PFD AHRS internal integrity monitor determines that attitude is potentially degraded When a CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE annunciation is presented the pil...

Page 180: ...Figure6 24 GPSIntegrityFlag Presented when the PFD s Selected CDI Navigation Source is a GPS and that GPS is sending an Integrity alert See the GPS AFMS for more information1 Figure6 25 AltitudeCautio...

Page 181: ...he Attitude Display when the MIN Hot Key is selected The markers include three components a green triangle at 500 ft above minimums a hollow yellow triangle at 100 ft to 200 ft above minimums and a re...

Page 182: ...e REV Button is pressed Figure6 31 GPSSOn Presented when GPSS is enabled and the GPS source is valid Either GPSS1 or GPSS2 may be annunciated depending on selection and the number of configured GPS na...

Page 183: ...ND ABNORMAL PROCEDURES ADVISORY Figure6 32 GPSAnnunciations Associated with the GPS and the Selected CDI Navigation Source See the GPS AFMS for more information1 NOTE These annunciations do not displa...

Page 184: ...legend indicates that the data is invalid or unavailable1 Figure6 38 NavigationSourceInvalidorUnavailable A horizontal red line through the Selected CDI Navigation Source indicates that the data from...

Page 185: ...EFD1000H PFD Pilot s Guide Page 6 26 091 00012 001 REV C CHAPTER 6 EXPANDED EMERGENCY AND ABNORMAL PROCEDURES Page Intentionally Left Blank...

Page 186: ...e EFD1000H 500H MFD Pilot s Guide 091 00013 001 must be carried in the aircraft and be immediately available to the pilot while in flight 7 2 Software Versions and Serial Number The system software ve...

Page 187: ...sion 1 Press the MENU Button 2 Rotate the Right Knob to the SYSTEM STATUS Menu page 3 The MAP VER Menu Key displays the current Main Application Processor Software Version Figure 7 1 4 Press the MENU...

Page 188: ...the MFD and may be interchanged The Evolution system uses a single database configuration in both the PFD and the MFD products A microSD card loaded with both Jeppesen and Seattle Avionics databases...

Page 189: ...reafter the data must be updated via an active Jeppesen data subscription NavData obstacle cultural and terrain data are combined into a single update which is delivered via Jeppesen Services Update M...

Page 190: ...tabase updates are located in the Jeppesen Services Update Manager JSUM JSUM must be downloaded onto your computer to obtain updates A compatible computer with the ability to write to a microSD card i...

Page 191: ...mums IFR Takeoff Minimums Obstacle Departure Procedures ODP IFR Alternate Minimums 7 3 2 1 Seattle Avionics Subscription Seattle Avionics Software provides new Aspen customers a complimentary trial su...

Page 192: ...uctions refer to seattleavionics com aspen and click on How to download and install new data or contact Seattle Avionics Technical Support Staff 425 806 0249 Once the microSD card is updated with the...

Page 193: ...roSD card from the packaging 2 Slide the microSD card into the unit s card slot Figure 7 5 with the metal contacts facing down CAUTION Ensure the card label side is facing up and the metal contacts ar...

Page 194: ...dure microSD Card Removal 1 Have a suitable packaging available to accept and protect the microSD card 2 Press the card against the spring tension then slowly release the pressure 3 When the card is u...

Page 195: ...itting Weight 2 9 lbs with Mounting Bracket Display Type 6 0 in Diagonal TFT Active Matrix LCD 400x760 Display Colors 32 768 Face Anti Reflective Coated Glass Backlight High Intensity White LED Rotary...

Page 196: ...O C2d ETSO C2D Airspeed Instruments TSO C3d ETSO C3D Turn and Slip Instrument TSO C4c ETSO C4C Bank and Pitch Instruments TSO C6d ETSO C6D Direction Instrument Magnetic Gyroscopically Stabilized TSO C...

Page 197: ...Max Current Included in PFD Current Table7 2 RemoteSensorModule RSM Specifications 7 5 3 Analog Converter Unit ACU Width 5 75 in including mounting flange Length 4 30 in including connector Height 1...

Page 198: ...Maximum displayed vertical speed rates tape 2 000 fpm Maximum displayed vertical speed rates numerical value 9 990 fpm Turn Rate Maximum displayed turn rate 6 0 second Barometric Pressure Correction...

Page 199: ...minal Information Service AWOS Automated Weather Observation System Back Course Localizer back course approach where the signal on the back side of the localizer is used for alignment to the runway op...

Page 200: ...from current location to a Go To destination or the final waypoint in a route DME Distance Measuring Equipment DTK Desired Track EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EFD Evolution Flight Display EFIS...

Page 201: ...y properly calibrated and set instruments on the aircraft panel IOP Input Output Processor JSUM Jeppesen Services Update Manager kHz Kilohertz KIAS Knots Indicated Air Speed km Kilometer kt Knots LAT...

Page 202: ...ection of aircraft movement relative to a ground position also Ground Track TSO Technical Standard Order VAC Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current VDI Vertical Deviation Indicator VFR Vis...

Page 203: ...24 WX 500 Cell Rate 6 24 WX 500 Self Test 6 24 WX 500 Strike Rate 6 24 AHRS Reset In Flight 6 14 Perform 6 15 Aircraft Ownship Symbol 4 27 Air Data Attitude and Heading Reference System 4 2 4 7 See a...

Page 204: ...on WAAS GPS Underlay to ILS Approach With ATC Vectors to Final 4 64 HDG Mode Operation GPS Steering GPSS 4 59 HDG Mode Operation Heading Bug Steering 4 59 NAV Mode Operation GPS Navigation 4 60 NAV Mo...

Page 205: ...ass Type Select 4 30 Modes 360 vs ARC 2 32 Configuration Module 1 6 Configuring V speeds 5 15 5 19 Controls Knobs 2 4 2 8 Left Knob Functions 2 5 Right Knob Functions 2 5 SYNC Function 2 6 2 7 Control...

Page 206: ...E Electrical Power Loss of Aircraft 6 9 Emergency and Abnormal Procedures 6 1 6 26 Pitot Static System Blockage 6 2 6 6 Evolution Flight Display EFD system 1 1 Dual Display 1 2 Single Display 1 2 Sys...

Page 207: ...Left Knob Functions 2 5 Right Knob Functions 2 5 SYNC Function 2 6 2 7 SYNC Function Perform 2 6 Using the Knobs Example 2 8 L Lateral Deviation Indicator 4 50 Lighting 2 18 5 20 Lightning 4 65 Data L...

Page 208: ...ck 4 27 Source Invalid or Unavailable 6 25 Source Select Buttons 2 9 2 10 Navigation Display 2 30 4 27 Aircraft Heading Display 4 44 Auto Course 4 38 Auto Course Select 2 35 Bearing Pointers 2 36 Bear...

Page 209: ...Range Button 2 19 Rate of Turn Indicator 2 37 4 27 4 44 Rear Connections 1 5 Remote Sensor Module 1 6 REV Button 2 19 Off 6 23 Right Knob Functions 2 5 RNAV Instrument Approaches 4 62 Roll Scale 4 9...

Page 210: ...onfiguring 5 15 5 19 Definitions 5 15 5 16 Initial Flap Extension 5 16 Textual Labels Enable 5 18 Textual Vspeed Labels Set 5 19 W WAAS Approaches 4 62 Warning Caution and Advisory Summary 6 18 6 25 W...

Page 211: ...EFD1000H PFD Pilot s Guide Page 7 26 091 00012 001 REV C CHAPTER 7 APPENDICES Speed Direction and Arrow 4 26 Wings Level 4 58 WX 500 Cell Rate 6 24 Self Test 6 24 Strike Rate 6 24...

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