PS Engineering
PXE7300 Series IFE System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
200-973-0002
Page 1-1
April 2006
Section I GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Quality cockpit and cabin entertainment has long been an elusive dream in general aviation. From marginal
performance to unapproved parts, pilots couldn’t enjoy the same music in their aircraft as they could in the
family car.
The PXE7300-Series represents such a product. This one unit combines a compact disk (CD) player with
MP3 capability and an AM/FM radio for ultimate in-flight entertainment capability.
Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. This will ensure that you
will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the PXE7300.
1.2 SCOPE
This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering PXE7300-
series of IFE Systems. This includes the following units:
Model Part
Number
Description
PXE7300
11970
Integrated IFE System with CD/MP3/AM/FM
Option 1
Prerecorded playback
Option 2
European Version Tuner
Where the functions are identical to all units, it will be referred to herein as a PXE7300. Otherwise, the
applicable units will be specified.
1.3 EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
The PXE7300 System is a single panel mounted unit that contains a CD player with MP3 media capability
and an AM/FM radio receiver. It also contains a high-fidelity stereo amplifier to provide the entertainment
output to the aircraft audio system.
An 8-digit LED display provides information about the systems modes and media in use.
1.4
APPROVAL BASIS
The PXE7300, is FAA approved FAA-STC SA02572AT and manufactured under PMA. PQ1336CE.
All systems comply with relevant portions of EUROCAE ED-14D/DO-160D (
Environmental Conditions
and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment
), ED12B/DO-178B (
Software Considerations for Airborne
Equipment
) and ED- 18/DO-214 (
Audio Systems Characteristics and Minimum Operational Performance
Standards for Aircraft Audio Systems
).
STC SA02572AT can be used as a basis for approval in other aircraft provided the generic installation
manual, Document Number 200-973-0002 or later approved revision, is followed.
Advisory Circulars AC43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and
Repair, and 43.13-2A - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, And Practices - Aircraft Alterations are to be
used to resolve any issues not specifically addressed by the Installation Manual. Instructions for Continu-
ing Airworthiness (ICA) are provided in the supplied data.
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera-
tion.
