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  • Page 1 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 2 ECO 03-289 ECO 04-024 Feb 17, 2004 System Configuration When contacting your dealer or Avidyne technical support, and when logging onto www.myavidyne.com for the first time, please have your FlightMax EX5000 serial number and Subscriber Communicator serial number available: FlightMax EX5000 S/N_________________...
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Failure Indications ......44 Consult the Flight Manual Supplement (FMS) provided with the aircraft and/or sensors prior to operation. The FMS contains information specific to your installation and it may contain operating limitations applicable to your aircraft configuration. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Goodrich Skywatch ® traffic sensor, if installed. The controls on the bezel of the FlightMax EX5000 are placed to allow you quick and intuitive access to the information you need, when you need it. FlightMax EX5000 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 6: Operation

    The message bar can display only one message at a time. If more than one message is available, the message bar will display the highest priority message on top. The key associated with the Message must be depressed to clear messages and view those underneath. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 7: Map Page

    Line select keys on the left side of the bezel provide access to sensor modes. Line select keys on the right side of the bezel access the mapping functions, and control how the Map is viewed. FlightMax EX5000 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 8: Controls

    1500NM scale. The nineteen selectable ranges are 1, 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 750, 1000, 1500. (Note: Terrain base map is automatically removed and Nav database information is fully decluttered at 750NM and higher ranges). 600-00105-000 Rev 01 FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 9: Symbology

    200 feet AGL. Obstacles can be displayed with MSL altitude label. Symbols for Obstacles: 1000’ AGL or higher 200’ AGL to <1000’AGL Groups of obstacles Groups of obstacles 1000’ AGL or within 1NM of each other higher and within 1NM of each other. FlightMax EX5000 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 10: Map Orientation Control

    When the Map View is North-Up extra pilot effort may be needed to locate traffic outside the aircraft. Set Map View to Center or Forward to display this data consistent with typical dedicated traffic and lightning sensor displays. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 11: Using Datalink

    You will need to log on to MyAvidyne.com and follow the simple account setup instructions in order to establish an Avidyne datalink account. Be sure to have your datalink subscriber communicator (SC) serial number handy. You will need it to open your account.
  • Page 12 If you would like to expand the amount of data displayed (and therefore move the boundary farther from your flight plan) you can do this on the Datalink Setup Page or at MyAvidyne.com. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 13: Trip Page

    Selecting one of the intermediate points will display the text METAR on the lower half of the screen. The intermediate METAR stations will be removed from the list as you pass them during your flight. FlightMax EX5000 -10- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 14 8) Select Knob - Moves the cursor over the desired waypoint in the flight plan, which selects the plain-English textual METAR to be displayed along the bottom half of the screen. 9) Select Buttons - These buttons can be used instead of right knob to move cursor 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -11- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 15: Nearest Page

    Page. The Nearest Page brings up the nearest airports within 60NM of your present position. Through the line select keys, you will also have access to detailed information about each airport. The line select keys also allow you to view the nearest VORs, NDBs, Intersections, and Obstacles. FlightMax EX5000 -12- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 16 5) Airport Info - Provides quick access to airport information for the airport highlighted. Airport Info line select only appears when viewing the Nearest Airport page. 6) Graphical METAR - Displays the current reported conditions for that airport, if the airport has weather reporting. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -13- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 17: Engine Instruments

    Most of the engine indications are transmitted to the MFD via a remotely mounted engine data acquisition unit (DAU) while the remainder are calculated by the FlightMax EX5000. The Engine page is divided into four main sections plus an OAT gauge: 1) Gauges - Provides dial and numeric readouts of Manifold Pressure, RPM, Percent Power, Oil Temperature, and Oil Pressure.
  • Page 18 DAU. 3) Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Indicates the ambient air temperature as reported by the Avidyne PFD. This will either be displayed in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius as selected by the pilot using the temperature units control.

  • Page 19: Fuel Usage

    This indication is based on the fuel flow as reported by the DAU and the ground speed as reported by the GPS. This value is only reported if the GPS ground speed is greater than 50 kts. FlightMax EX5000 -16- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 20: Temperatures

    EGT’s or TIT at a zero point. In Normalized mode, the bar graphs will indicate overall changes in temperature rather than displaying the actual temperature values as in absolute mode. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -17- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 21: Lean Assist

    5) After the desired engine lean setting is achieved, press the “Normalize” or “Absolute” button to exit the Lean Assist function. The Lean State is also displayed in the “Lean” datablock on the Map Page. FlightMax EX5000 -18- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 22 8) To return to a Best Economy setting after using Best Power, move the mixture to full rich and then press the Lean Assist button to go to the beginning of the Lean Assist procedure. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -19- FlightMax EX5000...
  • Page 23 5) After the desired engine lean setting is achieved, press the “Normalize” or “Absolute” button to exit the Lean Assist function. The Lean State is also displayed in the “Lean” datablock on the Map Page. FlightMax EX5000 -20- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 24 6) To return to a Best Economy setting after using Best Power, move the mixture to full rich and then press the Lean Assist button to go to the beginning of the Lean Assist procedure. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -21- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 25: Data Blocks

    EGT and CHT show the current hottest cylinder temperature. The default datablock display is Fuel Quantity EGT or TIT, and CHT, but other combinations are available. See the Data Block Setup section on Page 36 for additional information. FlightMax EX5000 -22- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 26: Data Logging

    Engine Instruments - Data Log The FlightMax EX5000 Engine Monitor provides full-time recording of time, position, pressure, altitude, and critical engine performance parameters. The MFD will log up to 30 hours of recorded data, which can be downloaded via the MFD's bezel-accessible data port.

  • Page 27: Setup

    Initiates a self test of the lightning sensor. 7) Swap to GPS X - Swaps between GPS1 and GPS2 as to which unit is providing position information from an ARINC GPS source and flight plan data to the moving map. FlightMax EX5000 -24- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 28: Airport Filter

    4) Prev & Next Item Buttons - Press to move the selected field box. 5) Change Value - Rotate knob to change the value of the setting within the selected field. 6) Back to Setup - Press to go back to the Main Setup menu. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -25- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 29: Declutter

    5) Prev & Next Item Buttons - Press to move the selected field box. 6) Change Value - Rotate knob to change the value of the setting within the selected field. 7) Back to Setup - Press to go back to the Main Setup menu. FlightMax EX5000 -26- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 30: Data Block Edit

    See Table 7 (Page 36) for full description of Navigation data available for display in Data Blocks. See Table 8 (Page 37) for full description of Engine data available for display in Data Blocks. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -27- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 31: System Time

    GMT time is Greenwich Mean Time either from the GPS Receiver or manual pilot entry. NOTE: If the user wishes to set UTC time as the local time setting, select "(GMT) Casablanca, Monrovia" for the Time Zone selection box. FlightMax EX5000 -28- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 32: Datalink Setup

    11) Change Value - Rotate knob to change the value of the setting within the selected field. 12) Back to Setup - Press to go back to the Main Setup menu. 13) Prev & Next Item Buttons - Press to move the selected field box. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -29- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 33: Traffic Mode

    EX5000 MFD in Traffic Mode NOTE: Traffic information is provided to the pilot as an aid to visually acquiring traffic. Pilots should maneuver their aircraft based only on ATC guidance or positive acquisition of conflicting traffic. FlightMax EX5000 -30- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 34: Database Updates

    The navigation data for the MFD includes copyrighted data compilations owned by Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., for which Avidyne has been granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use. The copyrighted subject matter may be used only in connection with the ordinary and intended use of the MFD as described in this manual.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    If the symbol is empty (outline only) and yellow, that function is not able to display data due to the Lightning same reasons as above, and is turned off from display on the map page. Datalink FlightMax EX5000 -32- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 36: Symbols

    Navigational symbols used by Map are shown in Table 2 through Table 6. Table 2: Map Symbols - Navigational Fixes Symbol Item Description All NDBs All VORs Intersection Terminal, Jet, and Victor airway waypoints (intersections) 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -33- FlightMax EX5000...
  • Page 37 >=1000’ AGL Ownship Obstacles Symbol within 1NM of eachother >=1000’AGL Flight Plan, Course Waypoints * -If all legs are shown in white, the GPS is not reporting the active leg of the flight plan. FlightMax EX5000 -34- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 38: Sua And Tfr Status

    Table 6 : AIRMET and SIGMET Boundaries Line Color Type Label Bright blue Mountain AIRMET Dark yellow IFR AIRMET Orange Turbulence AIRMET TURB Blue Icing AIRMET Dark red SIGMET AIRMET Blue gray Convective SIGMET CSIG 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -35- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 39: Data Block

    FMS/GPS calculates the altitude based on the barometric pressure entered into the FMS by the pilot. This display is used to verify what has been put into the FMS/GPS. Do not rely on this display for terrain separation. FlightMax EX5000 -36- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 40 --- (blank) Outside Air Temperature -40ºF to 212º F -40ºC to 100ºC Electrical Bus Voltage (Volts) and 0 - 36 VDC Alternator outputs (Amps) 0 - 100 A Battery Output (Amps) -99 - +100A 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -37- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 41: System Messages

    Heading Data is Valid GPS navigator is configured as Acknowledge the Map heading source and that data becomes valid following an acknowledgement of an invalid message. FlightMax EX5000 -38- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 42 Have maintenance check Failed Heading source and a "fatal configuration and heading fault" is received. installation Traffic Heading Source is Traffic sensor is configured as Acknowledge Valid the Map Heading source and is valid. 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -39- FlightMax EX5000...
  • Page 43 Lightning Heading Stormscope is configured with Acknowledge Source OK heading input. Lightning Antenna Stormscope antenna location Have maintenance check Location Changed disagrees with MFD setting. configuration and installation. FlightMax EX5000 -40- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...
  • Page 44 Datalink Sensor is NOT Satellite communicator has Restart system. If problem Communicating stopped communicating. persists, contact Avidyne. Datalink Sensor COMM port is configured Restart system. If problem Configuration Error incorrectly. persists, contact Avidyne. Datalink Sensor Data is MFD receives a "recoverable...
  • Page 45 PFD is Operating PFD is operating in a normal state from a Normally recoverable fault that was previously acknowledged. PFD is Not MFD receiving no data from PFD. Have maintenance Communicating check configuration and installation. FlightMax EX5000 -42- 600-00105-000 Rev 01...

  • Page 46: Data Base Update Procedures

    Remove the dataloader drive and interconnect cable and store in a safe place. Region I Region II Databases are available for two regions of the world. Region I - Americas Region II - International (does not include Americas) 600-00105-000 Rev 01 -43- FlightMax EX5000...

  • Page 47: Failure Indications

    • The heading/track indicator will display a series of dashes ("---"). • The map is oriented True North Up. Recommended course of action: • Call your Avidyne Customer Service representative. When heading/track is restored, Map will resume normal operations. FlightMax EX5000...
  • Page 48 This message alerts the pilot to check the navigation database expiration date and verify that the database has not expired, since the system will not automatically recognize it. The system should be returned to Avidyne for CMOS battery replacement. Engine DAU Failure...
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  • Page 50 P / N 6 0 0 - 0 0 1 0 5 - 0 0 0 R e v 0 1 0 2 / 2 0 0 4 © 2004 Avidyne Corporation all Rights Reserved. Avidyne and FlightMax are trademarks of Avidyne Corp.

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