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Dynon D30 Installation And Maintenance Manual

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D30
Touchscreen Electronic Flight Display
Installation and Maintenance Manual
Includes Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA)
103997-000
Copyright © 2023 by Dynon Avionics, Inc.
Dynon Avionics grants third parties' permission to print this document
D30
- Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023
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  • Page 1 Touchscreen Electronic Flight Display Installation and Maintenance Manual Includes Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) 103997-000 Copyright © 2023 by Dynon Avionics, Inc. Dynon Avionics grants third parties' permission to print this document - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023 Page | i...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Dynon Avionics reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.
  • Page 3 Revision History APPROVAL DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE 06/26/2023 Initial Release ECO 387170 - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023 Page | iii...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General ....................1-1 Document Control ...................... 1-1 Using this Manual ...................... 1-1 Intended Audience ..................... 1-1 Manual Iconography ....................1-1 Reference Documents ....................1-2 Mechanical Drawings ....................1-2 Product Delivery & Warranty ..................1-2 Product Registration ....................1-2 System Overview...................
  • Page 5 Backup Battery Replacement ..................5-3 Unit Removal and Replacement ................5-5 Pitot and Static Leakage Tests .................. 5-7 Zero-pressure Calibration ..................5-8 Pitch/Roll Angle Check & Adjustment ................ 5-8 Altimeter Function Testing & Altitude Offset .............. 5-9 5.10 System Software Updates ..................5-10 - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023 Page | v...
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  • Page 7: General

    Touchscreen Electronic Flight Display. It also provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) for use by technicians and homebuilders to service and maintain the D30 according to Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 14 CFR § 23.1529 and 14 CFR 23 Appendix G.

  • Page 8: Reference Documents

    Product Delivery & Warranty Upon delivery, visually inspect the D30 and accessories (bracket, fasteners, cable harness) for damage that may have occurred during shipping. If damage has occurred, contact Dynon Technical Support.

  • Page 9: System Overview

    Airspeed, Altitude, and Attitude data. The D30 provides pilots with immediate Primary Flight Information (PFI) in case of failure of the primary display or instruments providing PFI. It also allows pilots to cross-compare the presented PFI to ensure data integrity.

  • Page 10: Basic Controls

    Basic Controls Operating the D30 is intuitive for people familiar with flight instrumentation. Basic operation happens via touching the actual indicators on the screen or the menu icon in the upper left corner of screen. The front bezel has an ON/OFF button (i.e., Bezel Button) and a USB-C port.

  • Page 11: System Operation

    System Operation No special operating procedures are required for using the D30. Operating limitations for the D30 are listed in the D30 Airplane Flight Manual Supplement document at dynon.com/docs. 2.3.1 Flight Indications The D30 provides the flight indications listed below. See...
  • Page 12 2. If power is applied and unit does not start-up, then press and hold bezel button for two seconds. Unit will start-up. Altitude is not displayed until 30 seconds after start-up. If the D30 senses an airspeed or altimeter setting adjustment, then altitude is immediately displayed.

  • Page 13: Installation

    This section provides information and instructions for installing the Dynon D30. Backup Battery Installation Per shipping regulations, the D30 is shipped without the backup battery installed. Prior to unit installation, the D30 needs its backup battery installed. To install the D30's backup battery: 1.

  • Page 14: Unit Installation

    • A small relief must be cut at the bottom of the 3-1/8" instrument panel hole (see Figure • If retrofitting an EFIS-D10A with a D30, the holes drilled in the instrument panel for the EFIS-D10A can be reused for the D30's bracket (see Figure •...
  • Page 15 Figure 4: Volume Requirements To mount the D30 to an instrument panel: 1. If needed, use Figure 5 as a guide to mark and drill holes in instrument panel for mount bracket attachment. 2. Cut small relief at bottom of instrument hole (see...
  • Page 16 Figure 5: Mounting Dimensions Page | 3-4 - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023...
  • Page 17 Figure 6: Instrument Panel Installation - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023 Page | 3-5...
  • Page 18 Figure 7: Instrument Panel Attachment 3.2.1 Replacement Hardware If the provided mounting hardware is lost or damage, replace with the hardware is listed below. Table 1: Replacement Hardware DYNON P/N HARDWARE DESCRITION 100980-001 PHIL SCREW 100 DEG, #6-32, 3/8" L, STAINLESS Page | 3-6...

  • Page 19: Pitot And Static Connection

    Pitot and Static Connection The pitot and static ports on the back of the D30 are equipped with 1/8" NPT female fittings. Installers need to source appropriate flexible hose and AN/MS fittings for connection to existing pneumatic tubes/hoses. To plumb the D30 into the pitot and static systems: 1.
  • Page 20 Figure 8: Threaded Pipe Fitting Ports Page | 3-8 - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023...

  • Page 21: Electrical Installation

    Electrical Installation A separate D25 female wire harness (P/N 104749-000) can be purchased from Dynon that plugs into the D25 male connector on the rear of the D30. The wire harness has designated wires for connection to airplane power (see Table 2 for pin/wire connections).
  • Page 22 3.4.1 Power and Ground Connection The D30 is compatible with 14V and 28V electrical systems and requires a power supply of 10– 30V DC. Power input to the D30 must be protected with an aviation-grade 3A circuit breaker or replaceable fuse.

  • Page 23: System Check

    Per 14 CFR § 91.411, an altimeter system test must be performed by an appropriately rated person or facility before the airplane can operate under IFR. If testing determines the Altitude indicator requires adjustment, enter the determined altitude offset in the D30 (see Section 5.9). - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023...

  • Page 24: Configuration

    3.6.1 System Configuration This section details how to configure the D30 per airplane limitations and user preference. To configure the D30 system settings: 1. Enter Setup Menu (see Section 3.5.2), and then select Settings.
  • Page 25 3.6.2 Zero-pressure Calibration Installers need to perform a zero-pressure calibration to calibrate airspeed (see Section 5.7). - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023 Page | 3-13...
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  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides information and procedures for troubleshooting issues with the Dynon D30. Self-Diagnostics The D30 includes limited self-diagnostic capability. If a fault or other condition is detected, an alert is displayed on the screen. Table 4 provides a possible cause and recommended action for each alert.

  • Page 28: Unit Does Not Start-Up

    The D30 is not detecting the connections. backup battery. If condition persists, contact Dynon Technical Support. The D30 has detected an issue in its software. This message is not an Follow on-screen instructions to emergency, nor does it make the report issue to Dynon Technical D30 unairworthy.

  • Page 29: Altitude Indicator Frozen

    Altitude Indicator Frozen If the altitude indicator is a fixed value that does not change, the static sensor and lines may be obstructed. The following must be performed by an appropriately rated person or facility. • Disconnect the static system from all sensing instruments and reverse flush the system with compressed air.
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  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Maintenance This section provides information and procedures for maintaining the Dynon D30. Periodic Maintenance Table 5 for maintenance tasks that must be performed routinely. Table 5: Periodic Maintenance TASK FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION / PROCEDURE Backup Battery Test Once Every 12 See Section 5.3.

  • Page 32: Cleaning

    EFIS devices effectively and without damage. The D30 screen and bezel screen can also be cleaned with a soft cotton cloth dampened with clean water. Avoid using harsh cleaning agents. Take care to not scratch surface of display.

  • Page 33: Backup Battery Replacement

    Backup Battery Replacement This section provides replacement procedures for the D30 backup battery. If backup battery replacement requires the unit to be disconnected from the electrical and/or pitot and static systems, it must be performed by an appropriately rated person or facility.
  • Page 34 Figure 11: Unit Removal and Re-installation Figure 12: Backup Battery Access Page | 5-4 - Installation and Maintenance Manual, Rev A, 6/26/2023...

  • Page 35: Unit Removal And Replacement

    Unit Removal and Replacement This section provides procedures for removing and replacing the D30. The following procedure must be performed by an appropriately rated person or facility. To remove the D30: 1. Make sure airplane power is disconnected. 2. Use 3/32" hex wrench to loosen retaining screw that secures unit to mount bracket (see Figure 11).
  • Page 36 8. If replacing original unit: A. Apply power to unit. If unit does not start-up, see Section for troubleshooting. B. Perform pitot and static leakage tests (see Section 5.6). 9. If replacing with new unit, perform all system check procedures (see Section 3.5) and configuration procedures (see Section 3.6).

  • Page 37: Pitot And Static Leakage Tests

    D30. When performing the leakage tests, put the D30 into Pitot Static Test Mode. Not doing so can corrupt the D30’s internal calibrations.

  • Page 38: Zero-Pressure Calibration

    Zero-pressure Calibration This calibration samples pitot and static pressures. This calibration needs to be performed during initial setup to calibrate airspeed, and as needed if airspeed indicator appears incorrect. This calibration should be performed in a windless environment to provide the best possible Indicated Airspeed (IAS) readings at very low airspeeds.

  • Page 39: Altimeter Function Testing & Altitude Offset

    Altimeter Function Testing & Altitude Offset The D30’s altimeter function must be tested in accordance with 14 CFR, Part 43, Appendix E by an appropriately rated person or facility. When performing the Altimeter Function Test, put the D30 into Pitot Static Test Mode.

  • Page 40: 5.10 System Software Updates

    USB drive or will not be recognizable by the D30. To update system software: 1. While D30 is OFF, use a USB-C adapter to insert USB drive into USB-C port on D30 bezel. 2. Turn D30 ON and wait, and then follow on-screen instructions.

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