Kelly Manufacturing RC Allen Instruments RCA2610 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Kelly Manufacturing RC Allen Instruments RCA2610 Series Installation & Operation Manual

Electric digital horizon with/without pitch sync
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ELECTRIC DIGITAL HORIZON
INSTALLATION/OPERATION GUIDE
KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
555 SOUTH TOPEKA
WICHITA, KS 67202
Rev D June 5, 2019
KMC PUBLICATION NO. 1401-3
RCA2610 SERIES
With Pitch Sync
D I M
P I T
C H
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2 0
1 0
1 0
2 0
RCA 2610-3
Without Pitch Sync
D I M
2 0
1 0
1 0
2 0
RCA 2610-3-G
KMC
KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY
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2 0
1 0
1 0
2 0
RCA 2610-2
D I M
2 0
1 0
1 0
2 0
RCA 2610-2-G
(316) 265-6868
FAX (316) 265-6687
KELLYMFG.COM

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  • Page 1 KMC PUBLICATION NO. 1401-3 KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY RCA2610 SERIES ELECTRIC DIGITAL HORIZON INSTALLATION/OPERATION GUIDE With Pitch Sync D I M P I T RCA 2610-3 RCA 2610-2 Without Pitch Sync D I M D I M RCA 2610-3-G RCA 2610-2-G...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION General Description ..............2 Physical Description ..............2 Display Features ................5 1.4 Standard configurations ............... 6 Optional Features ................. 6 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION General Information ..............7 Handling ..................
  • Page 4: Instrument Description

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY SECTION 1: INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION An attitude indicator, also known as a gyro horizon or artificial horizon, is an instrument used in an aircraft to inform the pilot of the orientation of the airplane relative to the earth. It indicates pitch (fore and aft tilt) and bank (side to side tilt), and is a primary instru- ment for flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Attitude indicators also have significant applications under visual flight rules.
  • Page 5: Figure 1.1, General Dimensions

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 3.37 0.08 1.22 0.40 PITCH SYNC 3.37 Ø 0.170 THRU (4 PLACES) P I T 1.237 GROUND (TYP) 2.474 9-32 VDC 3.17 (TYP) SPARE SPARE PANEL CUTOUT REAR MOUNTING RCA2610-3 2.75 0.12 1.22 0.40...
  • Page 6: Figure 1.2, General Dimensions (-G Models)

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 3.37 0.08 0.40 1.22 3.37 Ø 0.170 THRU (4 PLACES) 1.237 GROUND (TYP) 9-32 VDC 2.474 3.17 SPARE (TYP) SPARE PANEL CUTOUT REAR MOUNTING RCA2610-3-G 2.75 0.12 1.22 0.40 GROUND 9-32 VDC SPARE SPARE 2.40...
  • Page 7: Display Features

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1.3 DISPLAY FEATURES See Figure 1.2 below for typical display features. RCA2610-3 shown. 1 ROLL POINTER 2 ROLL DIAL PITCH DIAL PITCH SYNC SYMBOLIC 3 HORIZON LINE AIRPLANE 4 SLIP INDICATOR BATTERY 5 RATE OF TURN...
  • Page 8: Standard Configurations

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1.4 STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS For all available options and configurations, refer to Table 1.2, below and Appendix C in back of manual. Panel Tilt Angle setting Set to customer requirements Mating Connector MS3116E8-4S or equivalent Color Scheme Standard Blue & Brown Display pointer style Fixed Power Failure Indication Flag All models...
  • Page 9: Installation

    (See Instrument Care on Page 9). 4. To prevent further damage, a malfunctioning instrument should be handled as carefully as a new instrument. Most mal- functioning instruments can be repaired and returned to service. Contact Kelly Manufacturing Company for repair and warranty information.
  • Page 10: Operation

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY SECTION 3, OPERATION GUIDE 3.1 PRE-FLIGHT PROCEDURES During pre-flight procedures, the instrument must be provided with adequate electrical power under normal vibration conditions (engine running). A red “X” appears across the screen indicating that the instrument is booting up. When the X disappears, the instrument is ready. The startup process should be completed within three minutes.
  • Page 11: In-Flight Procedures - Dimmer

    “X” will appear across the screen indicating that the instrument reading is unreliable. It is recommended that you install the Kelly Manufacturing ESP-1 (Emergency Standby Power) backup battery unit. This will ensure that your instrument will have power in the event of Aircraft power failure. Contact your R.C. Allen/Kelly Mfg. distributor for additional information about this product.
  • Page 12: General Information

    4.1 Flight Testing and Adjustments After flight testing and evaluation, additional calibration my be required depending on the user’s application. Communicate flight test data with Kelly Manufacturing Company to determine appropriate adjustments. 4.2 Instrument Care The most easily damaged part of your instrument is the screen. Special care should be taken when cleaning the screen to prevent scratches and other damage.
  • Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    How do I get my instrument repaired? For any overhaul or repair questions you can contact Kelly Manufacturing Company. Our Service Center can repair or refurbish any R.C. Allen instrument. The only thing really required is information. You can send us your instrument with a letter giving us your name, return shipping address, phone number and a brief description of what is wrong with the instrument or download a form from the Support page on our web site at: kellymfg.com/support.html.
  • Page 14: Appendix Ado-160G Environmental Qualification Form

    MODEL NUMBER: RCA2610-series TSO NUMBER: C4c & C113a MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS: STP 1501 Rev. A (12/20/2016) MANUFACTURER: Kelly Manufacturing Company ADDRESS: 555 S. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202 REVISION & CHANGE NUMBER OF DO-160: Rev. G DATES TESTED: 4/26/16 thru 5/24/16 CONDITIONS...
  • Page 15: Appendix Binstructions For Air Worthiness

    4. Maintenance Instructions Every 12 months: Check that the RCA2610 Electric Digital Horizon is responding properly and opera�ng within the guidelines detailed in Kelly Manufacturing Company Publica�on No. 1401-3. Also verify the following No warning/error message exists on the display. ...
  • Page 16: Appendix Ctable Of Part Numbers

    RCA2610 Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY APPENDIX C Table of Part Numbers Part Number Size Op�onal Features TSO Cer�fica�ons 102-0403-03-01 3 inch Pitch Sync TSO-C4c, TSO-C113a 102-0403-03-03 3 inch none TSO-C4c, TSO-C113a 102-0403-03-09 3 inch Pitch Sync, Ba�ery TSO-C4c, TSO-C113a...
  • Page 18 KMC PUBLICATION NO. 1401-3 KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 555 S. TOPEKA WICHITA, KANSAS 67202 WWW.KELLYMFG.COM...

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