Emergency Operation /
IN FLIGHT
SAM is designed to operate reliably and provide the critical situational
awareness needed, even if the aircraft power systems fail. Should
this occur, the unit provides emergency operation by continuing to
perform seamlessly and uninterrupted in the Flight Mode.
SAM contains an internal and field-replaceable True Blue Power
®
lithium iron phosphate battery, which recharges during normal flight,
contains a heater for low temperature conditions and provides a
minimum of one hour of operation — 2.5 hours when new.
If aircraft power to the unit is lost in flight, the unit will immediately
begin operating on internal battery power. This is indicated by a
green battery icon displayed in the top right of the Attitude
Display (Image 29).
Image 29
Fully charged battery.
Approximately one hour of operation remaining.
REV. F Sept 15, 2015 Manual Number 9017846
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