IFD5000i R9 system
7/31/2024: the NGT9000 is not supported on the R9 system. There are no plans to support the NGT9000 on the R9 equipped aircraft.
R9 with Artex 406 MHz ELT
Artex 406 MHz ELT into an aircraft equipped with IFD-5000i (R-9) System. The Pins, J1121, 86/87, are Data OUTPUT pins [GPS Position] and may be paralleled. Simply add the additional twisted pair to send the GPS Position Data to the new Artex ME-183.
Avidyne R9 in Extra aircraft
Update 9/3/2025 Aerospace Composites has overtaken SST Flugtechnik in 2025. SST has overtaken the TC of the Extra 500 from the Extra company in 2015. This means that now Aerospace Composites is holder of the Extra 500 aircraft TC and, therefore, is responsible for TC modifications such as changes to the R9 software…
IFD5000i DVX Connectors
Before removing the R9 system from the aircraft the technician removing the unit should label the connectors, this is essential for a quick reinstallation of the R9 back into the aircraft. For the DVX, there are 4-coax connectors: Com J145 Nav J141 Glideslope J142 Not used J143 (marker beacon - no longer used) …
R9 - Blade removal and installation
Avidyne dealers must access the dealer portal, click on Products, then the R9. Once the page loads, find document Number 600-00234-004 latest revision for basic troubleshooting and the Blade removal and installation procedures.
R9 - Aircraft Configuration Module ACM
Shops should remove the ACM100 prior to sending in the entire R9 for repair. Any ACM100 lost, stolen or damaged, cannot be replaced, as we have no inventory of the product.
R9 Comparator error
In a dual ADAHRs please put both the R9 in PFD mode and ADAHRS select to auto. - find the difference between the two. - If you find a difference in air data - perform the ADU Cal - if the Attitude has the difference - perform the IRU Cal - if the Heading is off - perform the Mag Cal - if you do the IRU Cal you…
IFD-5000i R-9.4.x_Skytrax 200 ADS-B Weather Reference Interface and Advisory
IFD-5000i R-9, SkyTrax-200 Interface When updating an IFD-5000i R-9.4.x Integrated Flight Display System, replacing the outdated MLB-700 WSI WX Satellite Receiver with a new Skytrax-200 FIS-B WX Receiver, it is strongly suggested that the L-3 SkyWatch wiring should not be altered and the SkyWatch should be retained…
R9 ALTERNATOR SUPPRESSION
On most aircraft we suppress alternator alerts below 1400 RPM. On the Cirrus, at least one alt (# 2) is suppressed below 2000 RPM. On the R9, the Alternator display will show as an Amber color, but does NOT show the associated CAS Message below the above thresholds.
