Entegra EX5000 MFD XM Client Terminated
Pilots seeing the message 'XM Client Terminated' should check the MFD system time: - turn on the avionics - acknowledge the messages - scroll to the Aux page - press the button next to System Time - the MFD system time cannot be more than 3 minutes of UTC - if set to Auto or GPOS, you will need your shop to che…
MFD Declutter Setup error
Issue: In picture 1 below, we can see the MFD Declutter Setup page. The current map setup is set to high, yet the MFD is missing all radio buttons. The normal Declutter Setup page will be similar to picture 2 (from MFD Pilot's Guide 600-00108-003 Rev 00). Resolution: Compact Flash replacement - contact tech suppor…
Entegra EX5000 MFD - constantly reboots
For aircraft with the MFD installed, and the unit is constantly rebooting after the splash screen appears: - Ensure nothing has been changed/modified on the aircraft that would cause this behavior (installing or removing items). - The first line of troubleshooting is to have Compact Flash (CF) card replaced (by a s…
Entegra EX5000 MFD Radar
Issue We are operating and maintaining Piper Seneca V, PA34-220T aircraft, fitted with Avidyne MFD EX5000 and ART2000, Part No.071-01519-0101. We are facing difficulty in the weather radar System, where we are not getting Radar Indication on the MFD. Check the following: The interconnection between RDR2000 and …
Skytrax 100B Altitude Input
The Skytrax-100B REQUIRES an Altitude Input, even when being used for Weather Data use only. The Altitude Input may be RS-232 or Arinc 429 data format. Even when the "ADS-B" Setting is set to "OFF" the Skytrax-100B will FLAG Itself as INVALID and indicate a RED Led indication without a Valid Altitude Input. This…
Entegra MFD Charts Tab (dealers)
Pilot may complain they have a message on the MFD that states: Charts (C) Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc: Update Required: January 15, 2020 (see photo). This is a new message now that January 15, 2020 has passed. It occurs when no charts have been added, and the MFD is programmed for CMAX. This message is only addressi…
Entegra EX5000 MFD - constantly rebooting
For aircraft with the MFD installed, and the unit is constantly rebooting after the splash screen appears: - Ensure nothing has been changed/modified on the aircraft that would cause this behavior (installing or removing items). - The first line of troubleshooting is to have Compact Flash (CF) card replaced (by a s…
Entegra EX5000 (MFD) Exceedance Messages
Piper aircraft with Exceedance messages displayed on the MFD can only be removed by a Piper Aircraft Distribution Service Administrator (DSA). Review the attached DSA locations for a site near you, keeping in mind that some sites may change as Piper maintains this document. DSA's must copy and record all Exceedanc…
Avidyne Entegra 8.1 Save and Restore Utility
If performing a Save and restore, unzip the 570-00128-000 Save and Restore Utility. You must use a 2GB or smaller USB, Formatted to FAT Default, before transferring the files.
Entegra EX5000 Nav Source Not Communicating
When the Entegra loses the GPS source, you will see the following messages displayed on the screen: This information is in the pilot guide: Pilots may need to work with the shop to troubleshoot why the Entegra has lost this communication.
