Aspen Avionics EFD1000 Dual EFI Manual

Evolution E5 Dual EFI
Pilot Guide

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Evolution E5 Dual EFI
Pilot Guide

EFD1000 E5 Pilot’s Guide
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Table of Contents
Document Revisions ................................................................................ iv
Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents .................................................... ix
Approvals..................................................................................................... x
LIMITED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics, Inc. ............................................ xi
Conventions.............................................................................................. xiv
Covered Functionality..................................................................................................xiv
Terminology .......................................................................................................................xiv
Color Philosophy.............................................................................................................xvi
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes..............................................................................xvii
Example Graphics........................................................................................................ xviii
Pilot Familiarity............................................................................................................... xviii
Information Covered in this Pilot’s Guide ........................................................xix
Chapter 1
Welcome and Introduction....................................................... 1-1
1.1. System Overview..................................................................................................1-3
1.1.1. Electronic Flight Instrument (EFI)............................................. 1-4
1.1.2. Configuration Module (CM) ........................................................ 1-5
1.1.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)1.................................................... 1-5
1.1.4. Remote Sensor Module (RSM)................................................... 1-6
1.1.5. Evolution Databases........................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2
Controls and Display ................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Controls & Display Orientation .......................................................................2-2
2.2. Controls......................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.1. Left and Right Knobs ...................................................................... 2-4
2.2.1.1. Left Knob Functions.......................................................... 2-5
2.2.1.2. Right Knob Functions ...................................................... 2-5
2.2.1.3. SYNC Function...........................................................2-6
2.2.1.4. Using the Knobs (Example) .......................................... 2-8
2.2.2. Navigation Source Select Buttons........................................... 2-8
2.2.3. Hot Keys................................................................................................2-10
2.2.4. Menu.......................................................................................................2-12
2.2.4.1. Using the Menus...............................................................2-12
2.2.4.2.Display Lighting ................................................................2-16
2.2.5. Range Buttons...................................................................................2-17
2.2.6. REV Button...........................................................................................2-17

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2.3. Display .....................................................................................................................2-18
2.3.1. Cleaning the Display Screen.....................................................2-19
2.3.2. Attitude Display................................................................................2-20
2.3.2.1. Attitude Director Indicator (ADI).............................2-22
2.3.2.2. Airspeed Tape and Bug .................................................2-23
2.3.2.3. Altitude Tape & Vertical Speed..................................2-24
2.3.3. Data Bar......................................................................................2-25
2.3.4. Navigation Display..........................................................................2-26
2.3.4.1. Numerical Direction Indicator
(Magnetic Compass).......................................................2-28
2.3.4.2. Course Pointer
and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)1................2-30
2.3.4.3. Deviation Off-Scale Indication ............................................2-30
2.3.4.4. Auto Course Select..........................................................2-30
2.3.4.5. Rate of Turn Indicator....................................................2-31
2.3.4.6. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ...................................2-32
Chapter 3
Flying the Dual EFI ..................................................................... 3-1
3.1. Quick Controls Overview.................................................................................3-3
3.2. Example Flight Scenario...................................................................................3-5
3.2.1. Pre-Departure (Startup) ................................................................. 3-6
3.2.2. Departure.............................................................................................3-13
3.2.3. Enroute ..................................................................................................3-15
3.3. Conclusion...............................................................................................3-17
Chapter 4
Reference Guide ......................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Air Data, Attitude and Heading Reference System (ADAHRS)..4-2
4.1.1. Attitude.................................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.2. Pitot Obstruction Monitor............................................................ 4-4
4.1.3. Heading................................................................................................... 4-5
4.1.4. Free Gyro Mode.................................................................................. 4-6
4.1.5. Degraded ADAHRS Performance............................................. 4-7
4.2. Attitude Display.....................................................................................................4-8
4.2.1. Attitude Indicator .............................................................................. 4-8
4.2.1.1. Roll Scale.................................................................................. 4-9
4.2.1.2. Pitch Scale............................................................................... 4-9
4.2.1.3. Slip/Skid Indicator.............................................................. 4-9
4.2.2. Airspeed Indicator...........................................................................4-10
4.2.2.1. Selected Airspeed ...........................................................4-12
4.2.2.2. Airspeed Display ...............................................................4-13
4.2.3. Altimeter ...............................................................................................4-14
4.2.3.1. Barometric Units of Measure .....................................4-15
4.2.3.2. Selected Altitude Field..................................................4-17
4.2.3.3. Altitude Display .................................................................4-18

4.3. Data Bar ...................................................................................................................4-19
4.3.1. Ground Speed ...................................................................................4-19
4.3.2. Barometric Pressure Setting Display.....................................4-19
4.4. Navigation Display............................................................................................4-20
4.4.1. Compass ..............................................................................................4-21
4.4.1.1. 360° Compass Mode.......................................................4-21
4.4.1.2. ARC Compass Mode .......................................................4-21
4.4.2. Course Pointer1................................................................................4-23
4.4.3. TO/FROM Indicator1.......................................................................4-24
4.4.4. Course Deviation Indicator and Scale1................................4-25
4.4.5. CDI Navigation Source..................................................................4-25
4.4.6. Auto Course ........................................................................................4-27
4.4.7. CDI Selected Course ......................................................................4-28
4.4.8. Heading Bug.......................................................................................4-29
4.4.9. Aircraft Heading Display..............................................................4-30
4.4.10. Rate of Turn Indicator.................................................................4-30
4.4.11. Ground Track Marker...................................................................4-31
4.4.12. GPS OBS Operation with a EFI and a Mechanical
Standby Nav Indicator...................................................................4-31
4.4.13. Course Pointer Operation with Integrated VOR/
Localizer/GPS Navigation Systems1.......................................4-31
4.5. Vertical Speed Indicator ................................................................................4-32
4.6. Autopilot Integration1.....................................................................................4-33
4.6.1. GPS Steering (GPSS)1......................................................................4-34
4.6.2. Typical Autopilot Operations1..................................................4-38
Chapter 5
Customizing the EFI ................................................................... 5-1
5.1. Menu Overview.....................................................................................................5-1
5.2. Configuring Vspeeds..........................................................................................5-5
5.3. LCD Brightness Control..................................................................................5-10
Chapter 6
Expanded Emergency and Abnormal Procedures ............... 6-1
6.1. Pitot/Static System Blockage ........................................................................6-2
6.1.1. Identifying and Handling Suspected Pitot
and/or Static System Failures ...................................................... 6-3
6.2. Frequent or Persistent CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE
Annunciation.......................................................................................................6-6
6.3. Difference Detected Between the E5 Dual EFI
and Mechanical Attitude Indicators..........................................................6-6
6.4. Abnormal Shutdown Procedure.................................................................6-7
6.5. Loss of Aircraft Electrical Power ..................................................................6-8
6.5.1. Overvoltage Protection.......................................................................6-9
6.6. Power Override...................................................................................................6-11
6.7. In-Flight AHRS Reset........................................................................................6-12
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6.8. GPSS Operation, Annunciations, and Autopilot Modes............6-14
6.9. Warning, Caution, and Advisory Summary .......................................6-18
Chapter 7
Appendices.................................................................................. 7-1
7.1. Operating Limitations........................................................................................7-1
7.2. Software Versions and Serial Number .....................................................7-1
7.3. Specifications..........................................................................................................7-3
7.3.1. Primary Flight Display Unit (EFI)................................................ 7-3
7.3.2. Remote Sensor Module (RSM) .................................................. 7-5
7.3.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU) ..................................................... 7-5
7.3.4. Operational Specifications........................................................... 7-6
7.4. Glossary ......................................................................................................................7-7
7.5. Index..........................................................................................................................7-10

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Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
Copyright 2007-2018.
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000 MFD™, EFD500 MFD™,
EFD1000™, EFD500™, EFD 1000 VFR, Evolution E5 Dual EFI and the Aspen
Avionics logo are trademarks of Aspen Avionics, Inc. These trademarks
may not be used without the express permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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part of the Pilot’s Guide may be reproduced, copied, stored, transmitted,
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Avidyne® is a registered trademark of Avidyne Corporation; Bendix/
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Communications; Stormscope® WX-500 is a registered trademark of
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.; and XM is a registered trademark of
XM Satellite Radio, Inc.

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Approvals
The FAA has approved the Aspen E5 under STC SA10822SC. Installation of
the E5 in a type-certificated airplane must be accomplished by a qualified
person in accordance with this STC.
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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