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  • Page 1 AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide UAV-1003946-001 Rev D...
  • Page 2 retained.

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Modified roll alerts to not specify left or right direction. Clarified AoA description text, alert clearing (mute operation). Software update 2.1.2. Added Definition of 9/2/2021 Acronyms & Terms section. 12/6/2021 Add transponder control UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 4: Warnings / Disclaimers

    2 Warnings / Disclaimers All device operational procedures must be learned on the ground. uAvionix is not liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of this product. This equipment is classified by the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 7A994.

  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    3 Limited Warranty uAvionix products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for two years from the installation of AV-30-C on the aircraft. For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which fails in normal use.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Revision History ................. 3 Warnings / Disclaimers ............... 4 Limited Warranty ................5 Table of Contents ................6 AV-30-C System Information .............. 9 System Description ..............9 System Functions ..............11 Unit Interfaces .................. 12 Aircraft Systems Interfaces ............12 Power Input (Required) .............
  • Page 7 Alerts and Alert Limits ..............39 10 Internal Battery Operation ..............41 10.1 General ..................41 10.2 Battery Transition Logic ............. 41 10.2.1 Power-On Self-Test (Pre-Flight) ........... 41 10.2.2 Power Loss, Airspeed Above 40 Knots (In-Flight) ....42 UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...
  • Page 8 11.6 AoA Alert Types and Thresholds ..........49 11.7 Flap Setting Observations ............49 12 Setup Menu ..................51 12.1 Pilot-Accessible Setup Menu ............. 52 12.2 Non-Pilot Accessible Install Menu ..........53 13 Operating Limits & System Specifications ........54 UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 9: Av-30-C System Information

    5 AV-30-C System Information 5.1 System Description The uAvionix AV-30-C is a fully digital multi-mode instrument that mounts in the legacy 3-1/8” round instrument panel. It can be field configured as either an Attitude Indicator (AI) or a Directional Gyro (DG) indicator. It is fully self-contained with dual-precision inertial and pressure sensors and allows for a wide variety of pilot customization.
  • Page 10 When installed as a non-required instrument (not replacing the existing approved AI or DG), the functional mode of the unit can be toggled between AI and DG by pressing and holding the rotary knob for 3 seconds. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 11: System Functions

    GPS Navigator Nav Data GPS Navigator Route Line Heading Bug Transponder Control (AI / DG Mode) Audio and Visual Alerting Functions AoA Alerting G Limit Alerting Excessive Roll Alerting Miscellaneous Functions Internal Battery Operation Auto/Manual Brightness UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 12: Unit Interfaces

    Unit Interfaces 6.1 Aircraft Systems Interfaces The following describes each of the AV-30-C system interconnects for both the AI and DG installation configurations. Various interfaces are optional, and interface to some systems may require additional installation approval. Figure 2 - AV-30-C Aircraft Systems Interfaces - AI Mode...

  • Page 13: Power Input (Required)

    This architecture allows the unit to continue operation if external power fluctuates or is completely lost. When external power is supplied to the AV-30-C, there is no mechanism to turn the unit off. When operating on battery, the unit may be forced off with a user interface action of pressing the left and right buttons until the unit shuts off.

  • Page 14: Pitot And Static Interfaces (Required)

    GPS track and deviation related data presented is for VFR operations only. The AV-30-C does no computations or operations on the data obtained from the GPS navigator, and simply displays the received data in a textual or graphical format as configured by the pilot.

  • Page 15: Audio Output (Optional)

    2.1.1 or later. It is currently disabled by configuration. 6.8 Transponder Control (Optional) The AV-30-C has the option of being the control interface for select uAvionix transponders (including the BeaconX family). This provides pressure altitude, mode, squawk code, and IDENT information to the transponder, and displays status and annunciations from the transponder.

  • Page 16: User Interface

    Operation in AI and DG modes share the following common user interface controls. TFT Color Display Left Push Button Right Push Button (Hold For Brightness Adjust) Photo Cell (Auto Screen Rotary Knob with Brightness) Momentary Push Figure 5 - Common User Interface Components UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 17: Push-Set

    AI or DG), press and hold the center knob to switch between AI and DG modes when the Function Lock feature is disabled. If the Function Lock feature is enabled, then the pilot may not switch between modes. See AV-30-C Installation Manual UAV1003947-001 for configuring the Function Lock feature. 7.2 Push-Set Activate the Push-Set window for accessing context menus and settings by momentarily pushing and releasing the main rotary knob.

  • Page 18: User Interface Customization

    The currently selected field will be indicated by a darkened block with a cyan bracket. Rotating the knob left and right will change the currently selected field. To edit the overlay value presented in the currently highlighted field, push the rotary knob. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 19: Edit Presented Data

    When the desired data type is presented, pressing the knob in will accept the current value, and the edit mode will remain active. Pressing the DONE shown in the lower left button will accept the current value and exit the UI customization mode. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 20: Ai Mode Display Components

    7.4 AI Mode Display Components 7.4.1 Basic Components Figure 10 – Basic AI Mode User Interface shows the basic AI with all customizable data overlay fields turned off. The data shown cannot be disabled or customized: UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 21: Customizable Data Overlay Fields

    Figure 12 – Data Overlay Examples shows an example of the pilot customizable data overlays (both textual and graphical), located in the non-utilized areas of the display area. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 22: Attitude / Slip

    Return to page 1 by momentarily pushing and releasing the page selection button. 7.4.3 Attitude / Slip The basic display of attitude and slip consists of a traditional attitude indicator display and slip-ball as follows: UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...
  • Page 23 When the ALIGN annunciator is displayed, the presented attitude may be incorrect. If ALIGN annunciator does not extinguish after 3 minutes, please contact uAvionix support. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 24: Airspeed Indicator

    Figure 15 - AI Mode, V-Speed Limits On initial startup, the airspeed field will be dashed while sensor stabilization occurs. Airspeed display units and v-Speed limits are configured during installation and are not pilot accessible. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 25: Flight Direction Indicator

    Figure 17 - AI Mode, Altitude Indicator UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...
  • Page 26 On the next power-up, this field elevation is utilized to compute an estimated barometric setting, potentially reducing the required adjustment amount required by the pilot. During this process, the barometric value will be shown in light grey. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 27: Aoa Indication

    See §11 - AoA Operation and Configuration for additional details on the AoA operation and setup. Pitch Angle Flight Path Angle Of Attack Level Ref Figure 19 – AoA Computation UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 28: Vertical Trend Indicator

    G, while those below represent less than 1.0 G levels. The scale markers will change color based on G limits set. See §9 - Alerts and Alert Limits for additional G limit alerting details. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 29: Text Fields

    When a transponder is interfaced, this page also allows control and monitoring of the transponder as detailed in §7.7 - Reversionary AI. This mode page cannot be customized by the pilot. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 30: Dg Mode Display Components

    Figure 23 – Basic DG Mode User Interface 7.5.3 GPS HSI Mode The display type can also be configured to show GPS navigation data when connected to an external GPS navigator and presented in the traditional HSI format: UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 31: Gps Arc Mode

    Display Scale Display Scale (Ownship to Arc Adjust in nm) Figure 25 – GPS ARC Mode Note: The entire programmed flight plan is not displayed, only the current navigation leg and current waypoint. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 32: Operational Aspects

    A reversionary style display of attitude and slip is available from the traffic page. Push and release the right button to engage this screen. Push and release the right button again to disengage. When a transponder is UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 33: Ai / Dg Displayable Parameters

    ✓  Indicated Airspeed Textual Barometric Corrected ✓  Textual Altitude ✓  Angle of Attack Graphical ✓  Vertical Trend Indicator Graphical ✓  Vertical Speed Textual ✓  Set Altitude Textual UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 34: Reversionary Ai

    This mode page cannot be customized by the pilot, but the transponder control can. See §7.8 - Transponder Control for details on transponder control. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 35: Transponder Control

    7.8 Transponder Control When installed and configured, the AV-30-C can be used to control select uAvionix transponders (including the BeaconX family). The transponder controls are available on the Reversionary AI page in each mode. The reversionary AI page is accessed by pressing and releasing the right button repeatedly until AI appears in lower right corner of the display.

  • Page 36: Changing Squawk

    • Press and release the right button to cycle through each mode selection (STBY, ON, ALT) • Press and release the left button (DONE) to finish and save the setting 7.8.5 To Send IDENT • Press and release the left button UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 37: Quick Squawk Vfr

    • Press and release the center knob to select a squawk digit • Press and release the right button to quick squawk VFR • Press and release the left button (DONE) to finish UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 38: User Interface And Font Style Options

    The three UI styles are LEGACY, EFIS and VINTAGE. The two font selections are ARIAL and LCD. Figure 28 - UI Style Options These settings only effect the displayed colors and font style – all functional operations are identical regardless of style settings. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 39: Alerts And Alert Limits

    Table 3. Table 3 - Alert Types and Priorities .Type. .Priority. .Percent. .Aural. .Visual. “Roll” Roll 100% One Tone Two Tones “Check Angle” 100% G Limit One Tone UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...
  • Page 40 G Limit 100% The thresholds for each alert are pilot adjustable, and each alert type can be independently enabled or disabled. Pressing the rotary knob when an alert is active will clear alert. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 41: Internal Battery Operation

    “FAIL” in red, and no battery capability will be available. Figure 30- Battery Test Indicators If the battery status shows “FAIL”, departure into actual or planned IFR conditions must not be performed. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 42: Power Loss, Airspeed Above 40 Knots (In-Flight)

    If bus voltage is not returned and the unit remains on, it can be shut down by pressing and holding the left and right buttons until screen goes black. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 43: Battery Charge Status

    Figure 32 - Battery Charge Status. Figure 32 - Battery Charge Status It is normal for the battery charge icon to intermittently flash during the battery charge cycle. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 44: Aoa Operation And Configuration

    One of the main advantages of an AoA system is that it can provide an early indication of a stall, bringing enhanced awareness to the pilot. However, the AV-30-C system is supplemental in nature and does not replace the functionality provided by the aircrafts existing stall warning system.

  • Page 45: Configured Limits

    • A lower limit is configured to coincide with the AoA at which the aircraft flies under normal cruise conditions. This is typically on the order of 3 to 4 degrees. This visually correlates to the lowest one or two green bars on the AoA display. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 46: Stable Flight Conditions

    Stable power setting ± 5° Heading ± 5 Knots Airspeed ± 50 Feet Altitude ± 50 Ft/Min Vertical Speed Any offsets beyond the parameters above may directly correlate with AoA errors. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 47: Setting Aoa Upper Limit

    To find the upper limit, the following procedure is recommended: • Ensure the AV-30-C is in INSTALLATION MODE (see Section 0). • Select a safe altitude suitable for stalls, minimum 1,500 feet AGL. • Aircraft Configuration:...

  • Page 48: Setting Aoa Lower Limit

    (Gross weight adjusted maneuvering speed). To find the lower limit, the following procedure is recommended: • Ensure the AV-30-C is in INSTALLATION MODE (see Section 0). • Select a safe altitude suitable for stalls, minimum 1,500 feet AGL. • Aircraft Configuration:...

  • Page 49: Aoa Alert Types And Thresholds

    The pilot should document the actual indications provided for the various phases of flight. In Table 5, please highlight the actual AoA presentation for the indicated phase of flight. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...
  • Page 50 Table 5 - AoA Observations Flap Setting Flaps Up Flaps Down Pre-Stall. Climb Climb Cruise. Best Glide Speed. Approach. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 51: Setup Menu

    12 Setup Menu The setup menu allows customization of settings that are pilot-accessible. Installer-only related settings are found in AV-30-C Installation Manual UAV-1003947-001. Installation settings must be adjusted on the ground. To access the Setup Menu, push the Menu button twice until the SETUP is shown in the lower window.

  • Page 52: Pilot-Accessible Setup Menu

    These settings are then available to be modified until the unit’s power is cycled. Also note that in this mode, an additional INSTALL mode menu is available. The pilot should not make any changes to the settings in this menu. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 53: Non-Pilot Accessible Install Menu

    12.2 Non-Pilot Accessible Install Menu Non-Pilot Accessible settings and options range from air data and attitude trimming, display units and interface options. Contact an authorized facility to access and modify any of these settings. UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

  • Page 54: Operating Limits & System Specifications

    TAS Operational Range. +35 to +300 kts. Accuracy. ± 20 kts. G-Load Operational Range. ± 8 OAT Operational Range. -40°C to +70°C. Accuracy. ±4°C. Bus Voltage Range. 7 to 35 Bus Voltage Accuracy. ±1.0 UAV-1003946-001, AV-30-C Pilot’s Guide Revision D Page...

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