Avidyne Entegra EXP5000, Pilot'S Manual

Page 1: ...600 00104 001 Rev 01 Piper Meridian EXP5000 Primary Flight Display Pilot s Guide ...

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Page 3: ... is applicable to Software Part Number 530 00177 000 All materials copyrighted including images that represent this software Copyright 2005 Avidyne Corporation All rights reserved Date Revision Description Sept 30 2005 00 Released per ECO 05 162 Oct 14 2005 01 Updated per ECO 05 179 ...

Page 4: ...av Bearing and Aux Data Blocks 17 Right Buttons and Knob 18 3 Flying with the EXP5000 21 Introduction 21 Starting the EXP5000 22 EXP5000 Alignment Messages 23 AHRS Alignment Errors 24 Startup Settings 25 Setting Up the HSI 26 Using GPS VHF Systems with the EXP5000 27 Controlling the Autopilot 28 S TEC 1500 Horizontal Modes 28 Flight Director Modes 29 Precision Flying with EXP5000 30 Obtaining Leve...

Page 5: ... Error Conditions 41 ADAHRS Miscompares 41 PFD to PFD Communication Fault 41 5 Invalid Sensors and Error Conditions 43 Invalid Air Data 44 Invalid Heading 45 Crosscheck Monitor 46 Warmstart Conditions 48 Recoverable Attitude 49 Invalid Attitude Heading 50 Invalid Engine Data 51 Nav Source Crosscheck 52 6 Software License 53 ...

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Page 7: ...or all equipment installed on your aircraft Note All images contained within this document including screenshots and other displays are for reference use only and are subject to change The images contained herein may differ slightly from your actual equipment or display Note Notes provide useful information about how to use the EXP5000 Primary Flight Display Warnings are prefaced with exclamation ...

Page 8: ...the property of their respective owners All materials copyrighted including images that represent this software Copyright 2005 Avidyne Corporation All rights reserved When using the EXP5000 be sure to cross check the data displayed against other data sources for accuracy including other flight deck instruments and charts ...

Page 9: ...he Product Avidyne will use reasonable efforts to repair or replace Product within ten 10 business days of its receipt of the Product Any Product that has been repaired by Avidyne or replaced by Avidyne under this warranty will be subject to remainder of the original warranty term applicable to the repaired or replaced Product or will be warranted under the warranty terms above for ninety days fro...

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Page 11: ...5000 Lower Half Display page 12 EXP5000 Buttons and Knobs page 15 2 1 Entegra EXP5000 Overview This section provides an overview of the Entegra EXP5000 window Figure 1 The Entegra EXP5000 PFD 1 Brightness Control BRT DIM Allows you to adjust the display brightness Press the top button to brighten the display press the bottom button to dim it The default brightness is 75 1 6 3 3 2 4 5 6 ...

Page 12: ...o display new information or change the display Button labels change to reflect the current environment 4 Lower Half Display Displays the Horizontal Situation Indicator HSI and other details about direction windspeed and flight plans The HSI can display a moving map to help you determine your exact location For more information see Section 2 3 EXP5000 Lower Half Display on page 12 5 Air Data Data ...

Page 13: ...ropeller Speed Np Units of RPM Gas Turbine Speed Ng Units of Oil Pressure OP Units of PSI 2 Torque and Inter Turbine Temperature ITT Gauges Torque Gauge Displays current engine torque in foot pounds A numeric display below the torque analog indicator displays the torque value to the nearest 10 foot pound If the torque enters the warning red area the analog indicator bar and numeric readout out dis...

Page 14: ...led Color bands on the airspeed tape are as follows 5 Airspeed Window Displays current indicated airspeed in knots Hash marks are displayed below 20 knots 6 Bank Angle Indicator The bank angle indicator is composed of an inverted white triangle and an upright white triangular Roll Pointer The upright white triangle points to the current bank angle Graduations are at 0 10 20 30 45 60 degrees Note T...

Page 15: ...s level flight Flying W The flying W displays in aircraft for which Flight Director is not supported 10 Flight Director Steering Command Bars Displays the accuracy of the pilot or autopilot tracking the autopilot commands The pilot or autopilot is to steer the airplane toward the command bars until the ARS is tucked into the steering command bars For more information about Flight Director see Sect...

Page 16: ...I Displays the vertical speed in Feet per Minute fpm The VSI shows 3 000 fpm VSI scale Scale graduations display every 200 fpm between 2 000 fpm When vertical speed is above scale limits a digital readout of the current vertical speed is displayed on the appropriate end of the VSI scale The maximum displayed value of the digital readout is 4 000 fpm EXP5000 Display Options The following display op...

Page 17: ...listed in the Airspeeds for Emergency Operations section of your aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook Note If your aircraft POH lists Best Glide airspeeds for multiple gross weights VG is displayed as a range between the highest and lowest Best Glide airspeed Make sure you consult the POH for the correct Best Glide airspeed for a particular gross weight ...

Page 18: ...Heading A numeric indication of current aircraft magnetic heading 2 Rate of Turn Indicator The tip of the blue rate of turn indicator displays the current rate of turn The indicator is marked for 1 2 and full standard rate of turn An arrowhead indicates a value beyond 1 1 2 standard rate For more information see Using Trend Indicators on page 31 3 Wind Vector Displays the current wind speed and wi...

Page 19: ...inter does not display if you tune the VLOC source to an ILS or LOC station 6 Course Deviation Indicator CDI The green single line CDI displays deviation from the set or desired course 7 To From Flag The small green arrow indicates whether you are heading to or from the current VOR or GPS waypoint If you are heading to the VOR the arrow points the direction you are flying If from the arrow points ...

Page 20: ...ose In both the 360 view and 120 arc view the minor graduation marks represent 5 degrees major graduation marks represent 10 degrees with every 30 degrees labeled The outer edge of the compass rose is marked with reference marks 11 Air Data Data Block Displays True Airspeed TAS in knots Ground Speed GS in knots Outside Air Temperature OAT in degrees Celsius Figure 4 EHSI Arc 120 View ...

Page 21: ...ge the setting The state of each navigation button is displayed in the adjacent data block as shown in Figure 5 For information about the data blocks see Nav Bearing and Aux Data Blocks on page 17 Figure 5 Left Knob Buttons 1 Nav Primary Navigation Controls the source for the Course Deviation Indicator CDI and adjacent data block In a dual GPS VHF navigator system the available sources are GPS 1 V...

Page 22: ...ap range and view Pushing the knob Cycles the HSI through the HSI views 360 with map 360 without map 120 with map 120 without map Rotating the knob Changes the HSI moving map range when the map is available For more information about the HSI Map see Setting Up the HSI on page 26 5 Left Knob The function of the left knob changes depending on the enabled button When Nav is enabled the Crs Set label ...

Page 23: ...Table 2 3 Primary Navigation Source NAV Source Data Block Format GPS 1 or GPS 2 Waypoint Identifier Desired Track to Waypoint Distance to Waypoint Time to Go to Waypoint VLOC 1 or VLOC 2 VOR Tuned VOR VOR Frequency Course VLOC 1 or VLOC 2 ILS or LOC Tuned ILS or LOC Localizer Frequency Course Table 2 4 Bearing or Aux Source Bearing or Aux Source Data Block Format GPS 1 or GPS 2 Waypoint Identifier...

Page 24: ...gs for that Bug or setting The knob label displays the current functionality as shown in Table 2 5 on page 20 Figure 6 Right Buttons and Knob Note The Hdg Bug button is re enabled ten seconds after you last push or rotate the knob to set the Alt Bug or Baro Set buttons Avidyne recommends that you always select the desired button just before you use the knob 6 2 1 3 5 2 4 3 5 ...

Page 25: ...itude preselect value When the selected value is outside the current altimeter field of view the Bug is positioned at the appropriate end of the tape and remains in partial view left The Alt Bug displays on the altitude tape and the range of values is the same as the altitude tape 1 000 feet to 35 000 feet Press the Alt Bug button to switch between the Alt Bug modes 1 000 ft 100 ft and 10 ft The d...

Page 26: ...an either rotate or push the knob Rotate Allows you to change the desired setting one number at a time Push Hdg Bug and Alt Bug Syncs the setting to the current heading After pushing the knob you can then rotate it to easily make small adjustments to your heading and speed Baro Set Sets the barometric correction to the international standard setting of 29 92 1012 hPA mb Table 2 5 summarizes the ri...

Page 27: ... basic information you need to use the EXP5000 Information includes Starting the EXP5000 page 22 EXP5000 Alignment Messages page 23 Setting Up the HSI page 26 Using GPS VHF Systems with the EXP5000 page 27 Controlling the Autopilot page 28 Precision Flying with EXP5000 page 30 Using the EXP5000 for Approaches page 33 ...

Page 28: ...he engine Approximately 10 seconds after turning on the EXP5000 the AHRS Alignment message box displays In addition to AHRS Alignment messages the box also displays the aircraft model product name and software part number The informational messages automatically transition as described in Table 3 6 on page 23 When warm up is complete the message box is removed Figure 7 Entegra EXP5000 AHRS Alignme...

Page 29: ...Displayed Approximate Duration Pilot Action INITIAL AHRS ALIGNMENT REMAIN STATIONARY OK TO TAXI IN xx SECONDS 30 Seconds Remain Stationary AHRS WARMING UP OK TO TAXI 90 seconds if stationary Up to several minutes if moving You can taxi but Avidyne recommends remaining stationary for faster overall alignments READY FOR FINAL AHRS ALIGNMENT BRING AIRCRAFT TO A STOP AS SOON AS PRACTICAL 5 seconds if ...

Page 30: ...COMPLETE ALIGNMENT MAGNETIC ANOMALY IN THE AREA Recommend Moving Aircraft Move Aircraft to different location and begin startup operations UNABLE TO COMPLETE ALIGNMENT SOFTWARE FAULT EXPERIENCED Recommend Power Cycle Power Cycle the PFD If message displays again contact Avidyne Technical Support UNABLE TO COMPLETE ALIGNMENT ATTITUDE SENSOR FAILURE Recommend One Time Power Cycle Power Cycle the PFD...

Page 31: ...EXP5000 starts with the following default values Hdg Bug Alt Bug Baro Set The value from just before previous shutdown Map Range Map View The setting from just before previous shutdown Alt Bug Mode Thousands mode Nav GPS 1 Bearing OFF Aux OFF Right Side Active Button Hdg Bug Left Side Active Button Nav Right Knob Sets Hdg Bug Left Knob Inactive ...

Page 32: ...urse deviation indicator The moving map from the associated GPS will still display For more information about the Wind Vector and the HSI moving map display see Figure 4 EHSI Arc 120 View on page 14 Use the Bearing button to select the Nav source for the blue double line bearing pointer If the selected bearing source is a Localizer the bearing pointer does not display To take full advantage of the...

Page 33: ...0 s HSI is automatically set by the GPS VHF system as a function of the Nav source you select with the PFD Nav button The source you select for Nav is coupled with the CDI button on the GPS VHF unit as follows When you toggle the Nav button on the EXP5000 from GPS 1 to VLOC 1 and back the CDI source on GPS 1 changes from GPS to VLOC and back to match the current Nav setting Similarly when you togg...

Page 34: ...ading Press the HDG button on the autopilot control head to engage heading mode The autopilot will track the input heading The autopilot control head will indicate HDG Select a new heading at any time while the autopilot is in heading mode and the autopilot will track the new heading bug value 2 Nav Apr Mode Press the NAV button on the autopilot control head to engage Nav mode If GPS Nav GPS 1 or ...

Page 35: ...topilot AP and Flight Director FD FD mode is a manual mode in which you are expected to manually fly toward the command bars When the autopilot is engaged in AP or FD mode the Flight Director will be displayed The Flight Director command bars are limited to 30 in roll and 15 in pitch with respect to the aircraft reference symbol Autopilot Operation During PFD Failures The S TEC 1500 requires a dua...

Page 36: ...conditions depending on speed altitude and weight There is no manual adjust capability i e parallax adjust Flying a Constant Rate Turn The proper technique for flying a constant rate turn involves using a combination of the turn indicator and the bank angle indicator Figure 9 shows a constant rate turn to the left Figure 9 Flying a Constant Rate Turn Initiate the standard rate turn by banking to a...

Page 37: ...ays the predicted airspeed six seconds into the future at the current rate of change The Airspeed Trend Indicator displays changes greater than 1 8 knots sec An arrowhead indicates a value beyond the current tape field of view 2 Excessive Pitch Chevrons Large white chevrons display at pitch values greater than 50 degrees and less than 30 degrees In all cases the chevrons point towards the horizon ...

Page 38: ...00 00104 001 Rev 01 4 Altitude Trend Indicator The tip of the blue airspeed trend indicator displays the predicted altitude six seconds into the future at the current rate of change An arrowhead indicates a value beyond the current tape field of view ...

Page 39: ... on the ADI The CDI course is automatically set to the inbound localizer course resulting in a hands free transition As long as you select a localizer or ILS via the EXP5000 Nav button the HDI and VDI will automatically display when applicable localizer and glideslope signals are received No pilot action is required for the HDI and VDI to display Avidyne recommends that you set the inbound course ...

Page 40: ...s been activated in the Navigator system the inbound course on the EXP5000 will be automatically set to match the inbound course of the published approach Flying an Autopilot Coupled Non Precision Approach A recommended technique when performing an autopilot coupled non precision approach is 1 Select the HDG NAV and ALT buttons on the autopilot while still outside the Final Approach Fix FAF 2 Prio...

Page 41: ...urse Localizer Approach The EXP5000 is designed to fully support flying back course localizer approaches To perform a back course localizer approach ensure the front course value is set via the EXP5000 Course Set knob As soon as the EXP5000 determines that it is established on the back course localizer the HDI source label indicates LOC BCRS and both the HDI and CDI display correct sensing There i...

Page 42: ...page 40 Dual PFD Error Conditions page 41 4 1 Selecting the ADAHRS Source Figure 12 Dual PFD Display For dual PFD equipped aircraft each PFD has a complete and independent ADAHRS Each PFD can display ADAHRS data from either PFD If one PFD is displaying the ADAHRS data from the other PFD a message displays at the center top of the PFD As shown in the example above the message ADAHRS 2 displays on t...

Page 43: ...elected for display fails is in alignment or is in fast erect a yellow message box describing the condition displays in the lower right corner of the HSI Note When both PFDs are operating normally Avidyne recommends that you set the ADAHRS source selection switch so that each PFD displays its own ADAHRS data This allows you to easily cross check attitude heading and air data In the case of an ADAH...

Page 44: ...s adjusting any of the settings on one PFD also changes the other PFD However to provide maximum flexibility for the navigational needs of two crew members other controls are not synchronized Table 4 8 lists the main PFD controls and whether or not they are synchronized Table 4 8 Dual PFD Synchronized Controls Synchronized Not Synchronized Primary Nav Source selection Bearing Nav Source Course set...

Page 45: ...te While the bugs that control the autopilot can be set by either PFD the autopilot uses only the Pilot PFD heading to measure its deviation If the Copilot PFD heading differs from the Pilot PFD the Copilot PFD may show a mismatch between the heading bug and the autopilot controlled heading ...

Page 46: ... The Nav Hdg Bug Alt Bug and Baro Set buttons are removed from the Copilot PFD as shown in Figure 14 These settings are controlled only from the Pilot PFD The copilot can see them on their PFD but cannot make changes Uncoupling the PFDs can be especially important when using the Autopilot in a mode where Bugs are controlling the aircraft Uncoupling the copilot PFD prevents the passenger a child fo...

Page 47: ...sage adjacent to the affected instrument Figure 15 ADAHRS Alert Messages PFD to PFD Communication Fault If at any point one PFD loses contact with the other a yellow error message will appear at the lower right corner of the HSI reading No COM with Pilot PFD or No COM with Copilot PFD Notes The ADAHRS miscompare messages are suppressed if One of the ADAHRS has failed is in alignment or is in fast ...

Page 48: ...2 600 00104 001 Rev 01 If you see the No COM with Copilot PFD error a communication failure has occurred and the following dual PFD functions are no longer available ADAHRS Source Selection Synchronize Controls ADAHRS Comparison Monitoring ...

Page 49: ...otherwise invalid the EXP5000 provides appropriate warnings and messages This section discusses the following topics Invalid Air Data page 44 Invalid Heading page 45 Crosscheck Monitor page 46 Warmstart Conditions page 48 Recoverable Attitude page 49 Invalid Attitude Heading page 50 Invalid Engine Data page 51 Nav Source Crosscheck page 52 ...

Page 50: ...d X s 2 Wind Vector data is removed and replaced by dashes 3 Outside Air Temperature and True airspeed data are removed and replaced by dashes If invalid air data occurs use the mechanical backup airspeed indicator and altimeter Avidyne recommends that you cross reference the EXP5000 attitude to the backup ADI when flying with invalid air data Note When the EXP5000 determines that the air data is ...

Page 51: ...es unavailable heading data and HSI navigation data are removed from the display and replaced with a red X When heading data is determined to be valid the display of heading and HSI navigation data will be restored Note Refer to the aircraft compass for heading Refer to the EX5000 MFD or GPS Navigator for ground track and flight plan ...

Page 52: ...back up altimeter to crosscheck the aircraft attitude The warning message is automatically removed when the self check monitor confirms the EXP5000 attitude is valid The message will not display when air data is invalid as shown on page 44 Cross referencing the EXP5000 attitude to the backup ADI is recommended during flight with invalid air data If a CROSSCHECK ATTITUDE alert displays on the PFD A...

Page 53: ...Crosscheck Monitor 600 00104 001 Rev 01 47 Entegra EXP5000 PFD Note In dual PFD installations the CROSSCHECK ATTITUDE message applies to the selected ADAHRS source ...

Page 54: ...s than 30 seconds In this event the PLEASE STANDBY message in the warmup box is displayed for approximately 2 seconds followed by the ATTEMPTING QUICK RESTART message and its countdown There is no requirement to limit dynamic maneuvering during this warmstart attempt Figure 19 Quick Restart Messages Note Two warmstart attempts in a row without a successful alignment between attempts will result in...

Page 55: ...the display and replaced with a red X 3 A Fast Erect button label and message displays When you press Fast Erect the message will change to Maintain straight and level flight until the 10 second count down timer expires At that point all attitude data is restored It is imperative that you obtain straight and level flight before pressing Fast Erect Use the backup instruments and or outside visual r...

Page 56: ...e to recover from a failed attitude condition by pulling both PFD circuit breakers for less than 20 seconds This will initiate a warmstart as described in Section 5 4 Warmstart Conditions on page 48 If warmstart is unsuccessful use back up instruments for attitude and heading for the remainder of the flight During IFR flights proceed to the nearest VMC conditions and do not re enter IMC Note For a...

Page 57: ...removed 2 Engine Instrument numeric readouts will be shown as white dashes instead of digits It is likely that if data for one engine instrument is lost that data will be lost for all engine instruments Use engine instruments on the Multi Function Display MFD or Copilot PFD if available If engine sensors have failed and the data is not available on the PFD or MFD land as soon as practical ...

Page 58: ...tion information from two radios tuned to the same navigation aid the EXP5000 compares the data from the two and provides an alert if there is a miscompare This comparison is only done when one of the radios is selected as the primary navigation source Figure 23 Localizer and Glideslope Crosscheck Errors Figure 24 VOR Crosscheck Error ...

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