Summary of Contents for Midcontinent FLEXM D23-342
Page 1
User Guide MD23-342 Digital Attitude Indicator powered by Date Detail Approved 10/11/22 Initial release. This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. It is a supplement to the MD23 Installation Manual and Operating Instructions, p/n 9019161.
MD23-342 User Guide INTRODUCTION The model MD23-342 digital attitude Indicator is a standard 2-inch (2-¼”) panel-mounted instrument that displays aircraft attitude related functions. Based on Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics patented FLEX Custom Function Display, this FAA and EASA TSO-approved instrument brings a highly capable and modern addition to the cockpit to display required information and provide useful supplementary functions.
MD23-342 User Guide CONNECTOR PINOUT For standard pre-installation and installation instructions, including location, cable harness assembly, pneumatic inputs (if applicable), mounting, and others, please refer to the IM. Pinout identification specific to this CID is listed in the table below. A brief description is provided. Further definition of the inputs and outputs should be documented in the technical requirements and/or statement of work and are not provided within this User Guide.
MD23-342 User Guide CONFIGURATION AND SETUP Enter Configuration Mode by pressing and holding the Control Knob while applying power to the unit. For configuration and setup of standard unit functions, including dimming control options and dimming curve definition, please refer to the IM. Configuration settings specific to this unit are found within the User Configuration menu option.
MD23-342 User Guide 3.1.2.2 PANEL ROLL The panel roll adjustment screen functions basically the same as the panel tilt adjustment screen. An example of this screen before adjusting to compensate for a slight roll misalignment in the instrument installation is shown at the right.
Page 6
MD23-342 User Guide 3.1.3.2 SYMBOL If you select the SYMBOL option from the Configure Display Menu, the screen will show an example of the display appearance using the currently selected aircraft symbol. The options are Delta, Split Delta, and Traditional as shown in the illustrations below. Turn the Control Knob to change the aircraft symbol option and the display will change accordingly.
MD23-342 User Guide OPERATION For operation of standard unit functions, including the Options Menu, manual brightness control, Info page, and others, please refer to the IM. 4.1.1 PRIMARY DISPLAY PRESENTATION In Flight Mode, the display is presented as shown in the example figures below. Power on screen Normal Operation (example)
MD23-342 User Guide • Heading Display (optional) The heading is displayed as a numeric digital readout and a heading tape which scrolls left during right turns and right during left turns. When ARINC heading data, label 0320 or 014 is being received and is valid, the display will show triangular “sync”...
MD23-342 User Guide CONFORMANCE For standard conformance items such as qualification levels and software updates, please refer to the IM. 5.1.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS For this application, the MD23 is configured to process and display data associated with a temperature and altitude compensated inertial measurement unit.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the FLEXM D23-342 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers