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PA46-500TP Aural TAWS alerts
Issue: Aural alerts—specifically altitude alerting and GPWS/TAWS callouts—are excessively loud. Source: KMH 820 TAWS Audio output goes to a M1019 Summing Amp, then outputs to a junction block 1, then through a 330 Ohm Resistor, then to junction block 2, then outputs to the audio com panel (GMA-340) There may be a…
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Entegra EXP5000 No Communication with AutoPilot
This is documented in the DFC90 Pilot Guide 600-00252-000 (current revision): - associated with the loss ADAHRS (dual PFD) - AP function is lost First level troubleshooting is to re-rack the AP. Preferably by a shop. If re-racking does not resolve the issue, your tech will need to check the AP power/ground. Sh…
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Entegra EXP5000 PFD with DFC90 message bar dashed out
When installing the DFC90 into an approved aircraft, if you see the Entegra PFD Autopilot Message bar dashed out (see photo), you need to check the configuration of the AutoPilot in the PFD Maintenance Mode pages. Ensure the PFD has MOD55 (mandatory requirement for the DFC90), otherwise the DFC90 cannot communicate …
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IFD Interfaced with Avidyne Entegra Systems
Intro to IFD interfaces with EFIS systems IFD Interface with Avidyne Entegra Troubleshooting IFD interfaces with EFIS systems Main ARINC429 Config Page VOR/ILS 429 Config Page
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Entegra EXP5000 PFD with EMAXplus
PFDs that have been modified with Simply Flying EMAXplus, are to be referred to Simply Flying. Cirrus Aircraft with an SIU installed does not show the engine data on the PFD, adding this software is the pilot/owners decision and cannot be troubleshot by Avidyne Technical Support.
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PFD - Outside Air Temperature
The outside air temp (OAT) displayed on the PFD (EXP5000) on most aircraft cannot be changed from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
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Entegra EXP5000 PFD Magnetic Anomaly
When the pilot reports a Magnetic Anomaly message of the PFD start-up window (below), make sure the aircraft is away from all interference. If you continue to get this message, check the Magnetometer. When contacting Avidyne Support, have the aircraft details, and the Magnetometer part number. Magnetometers are …
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EXP5000 PFD; ADAHRS Miscompare
The PFD Field Level Troubleshooting Guide P/N 600-00722-000 Rev 00 references ADAHRS Miscompare for a Dual PFD configuration. If you have a single PFD and a DFC90; refer to the DFC90 Install Manual 600-00251-000 Rev: 09 or later. Single PFD with a DFC90: Check the blind turn coordinator, the DFC90 is using this to…
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Entegra EXP5000 PFD Part Number
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Entrgra PFD EXP5000 Red X
REFERENCE ONLY When the pilot states they have Red X's in Altitude, Vertical Speed (VS), IAS (Indicated Airspeed) follow the troubleshooting steps below. Always refer to the appropriate Avidyne material at dealers.avidyne.com, non-Avidyne dealers will need to email [email protected]. Here are the ste…
