When upgrading the IFD5000i to the latest release of software shops must confirm the following: 1) you have the Jeppesen NavData (specific for 9.4) installed 2) you must have good GPS coverage - get out of the hangar 3) you must have the R9 checklist installed - new checklist for R9 units are in the Software Tab i…
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…
Avidyne Dealers will need to access the dealers website to retrieve the appropriate software config tool. Check the unit software level to determine the correct tool that is required: 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.1
Release 9 to TAS-A interface with release 9.4 Config Tool Selection for TAS-A R9 IFD Control and Display Wiring to TAS-A: * TAS-A RS422 - In: J121-24 (Port4 of 0-5, actually the 3rd RS422 port if you're separating the 4 RS422 ports from the 2 RS232 ports 0-1) * TAS-A RS422 - Out: J121-66 (Port4 of 0-5) R9 IF…