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- Page 1 PILOT’S GUIDE for the 4300-6XX Series Electric Attitude Indicator with Battery Backup Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics 9400 E. 34 Street N., Wichita, KS 67226 USA Phone 316-630-0101 Fax 316-630-0723 mci@mcico.com MANUAL NUMBER 9015834-2 REV. A January 4, 2011...
- Page 2 Congratulations on selecting one of the most advanced new aviation products. The design team at Mid-Continent has incorporated four decades of experience with aircraft instrumentation to bring you the best possible reliability and value in aviation. We are proud to offer the finest Attitude Indicator in its class. New technology allows our unit to run twice as many hours as older designs.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator Table of Contents Page EAI Function Figure 1 Section 1 General Description Purpose Functional Description Section 2 Operation General Preflight Checks Preflight Checklist, Normal Operation Standby Operation, Emergency Mode Standby Battery Check Shutdown Section 3 Equipment Limitations Equipment Limitations... - Page 4 Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator EAI Function Figure 1 (Representative View) Roll Pointer: A) Fixed roll pointer: Indicates aircraft roll displacement relative to a rotating roll dial. Gyro Warning Flag: If loss of operating voltage should occur, gyro warning flag will come into view.
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Page 5: General Description
Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator 1 General Description Purpose The Model 4300-6xx Electric Attitude Indicator has two purposes: 1. To function as a primary and/or standby attitude indicator. 2. To continue to operate as a primary and/or standby attitude indicator in the event that the aircraft main DC power source is interrupted or has failed in flight. -
Page 6: Operation
Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator 2 Operation 2.1. General This section describes the Model 4300-6xx Electric Attitude Indicator operating procedures. The indicator is required to be installed in an aircraft with the specified inputs applied. Figure 1 provides an illustration of a typical Model 4300 display and a table describing indicator functions. - Page 7 Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator B. In-Flight Emergency Procedure - Loss of Main DC Power In the event of a loss or interruption of main power, the unit will immediately and automatically switch to standby power. The amber standby power light will turn on, warning the pilot that the Electric Attitude Indicator has lost its main DC power source.
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Page 8: Standby Battery Check
Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator Standby Battery Check Standby battery test is recommended only during routine ground or flight operations. 1. Master Switch: On – Unit running for 5 minutes minimum – Red gyro warning flag out of view. 2. -
Page 9: Equipment Limitations
Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator 3 Equipment Limitations Actual operation time on the standby battery may vary considerably depending on temperature, charge status, and battery condition. Low temperatures below 32F will temporarily degrade battery capacity. A poorly maintained battery will suffer accelerated degradation. -
Page 10: Service Reminder
Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator 4. Service Reminder Standby Battery P/N 9015607 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS This reminder is to advise of the proper maintenance for the Standby Battery manufactured by Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics Regular maintenance of the Standby Battery should be done at the following intervals. Additionally, battery replacement is recommended after three (3) years of use. - Page 11 Operating Instructions 4300-6xx Series Electric Attitude Indicator NOTE: The Standby Battery contains lead. Do not dispose of in local landfills or other environmentally sensitive areas. NOTE: Recycle the Standby Battery in accordance with state and local regulations. For recycle locations visit www.rbrc.com or call 1-800-8-BATTERY (1-800-822-8837).
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