Summary of Contents for Mid-Continent Instruments 4300 Series
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PILOT’S GUIDE for the 4300-XXX Series Electric Attitude Indicator with Battery Backup MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENT CO., INC 9400 E. 34 Street N., Wichita, KS 67226 USA Phone 316-630-0101 • Fax 316-630-0723 mci@mcico.com MANUAL NUMBER 9015834 REV. E May 17, 2007...
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Operating Instructions 4300-xxx Series Electric Attitude Indicator General Description Purpose The Model 4300-xxx 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.
Operating Instructions 4300-xxx Series Electric Attitude Indicator 2 Operation 2.1. General This section describes the Model 4300-xxx 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.
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Operating Instructions 4300-xxx 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 start flashing and continue for approximately 1 minute, warning the pilot that the Electric Attitude Indicator has lost its main DC power source.
Operating Instructions 4300-xxx 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.
Operating Instructions 4300-xxx Series Electric Attitude Indicator EAI Function Figure 1 Roll Pointer: A) Fixed roll pointer: Indicates aircraft roll displacement relative to a rotating roll dial. B) Rotating roll pointer: Indicates aircraft roll displacement relative to a fixed roll dial. Gyro Warning Flag: If loss of operating voltage should occur, gyro warning flag will come into view.
Operating Instructions 4300-xxx Series Electric Attitude Indicator Model Number Input Voltage Roll Dial Horizon Dial Symbolic Airplane 4300-411 10 to 32 VDC Rotating Standard Traditional 4300-412 10 to 32 VDC Fixed Standard Traditional 4300-413 10 to 32 VDC Rotating Standard Delta 4300-414 10 to 32 VDC...
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