Installation Planning; Location And Viewing Angle; Cooling; Mounting The Mfd - Avidyne Entegra EX5000 MFD Series Installation Manual

EX5000 Installation Manual
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4 Installation Planning

This section contains the following information:
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Section 4.1, "Location and Viewing Angle" on page 19
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Section 4.2, "Cooling" on page 19
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Section 4.3, "Mounting the MFD" on page 19
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Section 4.4, "Electrical and Sensor Interfaces" on page 21
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Section 4.5, "Electrical Load Analysis" on page 23
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Section 4.6, "Datalink Antenna Installation Considerations" on page 23
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Section 4.7, "Wiring External Devices" on page 25
This section contains information for installing and wiring the MFD. All installation procedures should
follow the acceptable practices, methods, and techniques of avionics installations as described in FAA
Advisory Circulars. Use appropriate appendices for guidance with MFD dimensions and panel cutout
requirements.
Installations not identified in applicable STCs may require additional substantiation. See Appendix C:
STC Permission for information pertaining to STCs. Referring to an STC may assist in securing
installation approval.

4.1 Location and Viewing Angle

The MFD is designed to be panel-mounted. Locate the MFD in a position on the panel where the pilot
and co-pilot can both easily reach the knobs and controls to operate and view it from the proper
viewing angle.

4.2 Cooling

The MFD uses two internal fans; an inlet and outlet fan, to provide adequate cooling.
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Be sure that there are at least 2 inches of clearance, top and bottom, to allow for proper air
circulation.

4.3 Mounting the MFD

Before installing the MFD, carefully assess how you can most effectively position the MFD given space
availability, viewing angle, and wiring considerations. Before starting the installation, develop an
installation strategy by carefully reviewing all the installation instructions. The unique requirements of
your aircraft will determine the specifics of the installation.
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To install the MFD, make a cutout hole in the cockpit panel:
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For a Landscape MFD, see Appendix G: Landscape Cutout Dimensions. The Landscape MFD is
held in place by four Dzus ¼-turn fasteners.
● For a Portrait MFD, see Appendix H: Portrait Cutout Dimensions. The Portrait MFD is held in place
by four captive 10-32 screws.
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