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ELECTRIC DIGITAL HORIZON INSTALLATION/OPERATION GUIDE WITH PITCH SYNC D I M P I T RCA 2610-3P (3 inch) RCA 2610-2P (2 inch) P/N 102-0403-04-05 P/N 102-0402-04-05 P/N 102-0403-06-06 P/N 102-0402-06-06 WITHOUT PITCH SYNC D I M RCA 2610-3P-G (3 inch)
RCA2610-P 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 Options and Configurations ..........5 SECTION 2 INSTALLATION General Information ............6 Handling ................6 Pre-Installation Inspection ..........
RCA2610-P 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.
RCA2610-P Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 1.3 DISPLAY FEATURES See Figure 1.2 below for typical display features. RCA2610-3P shown. 1 ROLL POINTER 2 ROLL DIAL PITCH SYNC 6 PITCH DIAL 3 HORIZON LINE SYMBOLIC AIRPLANE 4 SLIP INDICATOR Figure 1.3, Typical Display Features 1.
RCA2610-P Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY SECTION 2, INSTALLATION 2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION The conditions and test required for the TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards. TSO articles must have a separate approval for installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only if performed under 14CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.
RCA2610-P 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. NOTE On tail-dragger aircraft, the indicator will not show as level until after achieving level flight. No adjustment are necessary when level flight is achieved.
RCA2610-P Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 3.3 IN-FLIGHT PROCEDURES - DIMMER On startup, the RCA2610-P defaults at its maximum brightness. You may adjust the screen brightness at any time by pressing the DIMMER PUSH BUTTONS (DIM). Press and hold the DIM (▼) or BRIGHTEN (▲) PUSH BUTTON until you reach the desired setting and release, or tap each button for incremental steps (See figure 3.2 for dimming controls). On non-Pitch Sync models (-G models), pressing both buttons simultaneously will reset the brightness to maximum. WARNING On Pitch Sync models, pressing both buttons simultaneously will turn the PITCH SYNC feature on (as shown by the PITCH SYNC ‘ON’ INDICATOR). Press both buttons again to turn the PITCH SYNC off if it is not...
RCA2610-P Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY SECTION 4, 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.
RCA2610-P Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY 4.4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long should my Digital Horizon last? There isn’t a good answer for this question. There are no moving parts in the RCA2610-P so there isn’t anything to wear out. The RCA 2610 should give hundreds of hours of trouble free operation.
RCA2610-P Series Installation/Operation Guide KELLY MANUFACTURING COMPANY APPENDIX A Environmental Qualification: DO-160G Environmental Qualification Form NOMENCLATURE: ELECTRIC DIGITAL HORIZON 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 &...
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