Aspen Avionics Evolution EFD1000 PFD Manual

VFR PFD

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VFR PFD

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Table of Contents
Document Revisions ................................................................................ iv
Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents .................................................... ix
Approvals..................................................................................................... x
LIMITED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics, Inc. ............................................ xi
Weather Data Warranty ......................................................................... xiv
XM WX Satellite Radio Service Agreement ......................................... xv
Conventions.............................................................................................xvii
Covered Functionality.................................................................................................xvii
Terminology ......................................................................................................................xvii
Color Philosophy.............................................................................................................xix
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes................................................................................xx
Example Graphics...........................................................................................................xxi
Pilot Familiarity..................................................................................................................xxi
Information Covered in this Pilot’s Guide .......................................................xxii
Chapter 1
Welcome and Introduction....................................................... 1-1
1.1. System Overview..................................................................................................1-4
1.1.1. Primary Flight Display Unit (PFD) ............................................. 1-5
1.1.2. Conguration Module (CM) ........................................................ 1-6
1.1.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU)1.................................................... 1-6
1.1.4. Remote Sensor Module (RSM)................................................... 1-7
1.1.5. Evolution Weather Receiver (EWR50)2................................... 1-7
1.1.6. Evolution Databases........................................................................ 1-8
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
2.2.2.1. CDI Navigation Source Select Button..................... 2-9
2.2.3. Hot Keys................................................................................................2-10
2.2.4. Menu.......................................................................................................2-13
2.2.4.1. Using the Menus...............................................................2-13
2.2.4.2.Display Lighting ................................................................2-17
2.2.5. Range Buttons...................................................................................2-18
2.2.6. REV Button...........................................................................................2-18
2.3. Display .....................................................................................................................2-19
2.3.1. Cleaning the Display Screen.....................................................2-20
2.3.2. Attitude Display................................................................................2-21
2.3.2.1. Attitude Director Indicator (ADI).............................2-23
2.3.2.2. Airspeed Tape and Bug .................................................2-24
2.3.2.2.a. Mach Number Display for Mmo Aircraft............2-25
2.3.2.3. Altitude Tape, Altitude Alerter,
and Vertical Speed............................................................2-25
2.3.3. Data Bar.................................................................................................2-27
2.3.4. Navigation Display..........................................................................2-28

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2.3.4.1. Numerical Direction Indicator
(Magnetic Compass).......................................................2-30
Compass Modes: 360º vs. ARC ............................................. 2-30
Navigation Information..........................................................2-31
Ground Track Marker................................................................2-31
2.3.4.3. Course Pointer
and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)1................2-32
2.3.4.4. Deviation O-Scale Indication ............................................2-32
2.3.4.5. Auto Course Select..........................................................2-32
2.3.4.7. Rate of Turn Indicator....................................................2-33
2.3.4.8. Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) ...................................2-33
2.3.4.9. Situational Awareness Map .......................................2-34
Chapter 3
Flying the VFR PFD ..................................................................... 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.............................................................................................3-17
3.2.3. Enroute ..................................................................................................3-19
3.3. Conclusion...............................................................................................3-21
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
4.2.2.3. MACH Number Display for Mmo Aircraft ...........4-14
4.2.3. Altimeter ...............................................................................................4-15
4.2.3.1. Barometric Units of Measure .....................................4-16
4.2.3.2. Selected Altitude Field..................................................4-17
4.2.3.3. Altitude Level-O and Deviation Alert ................4-18
4.2.3.6. Altitude Display .................................................................4-19
4.3. Data Bar ...................................................................................................................4-20
4.3.1. True Airspeed or Mach Number (when enabled).........4-20
4.3.2. Ground Speed ...................................................................................4-21
4.3.3. Outside Air Temperature (when enabled) ........................4-21
4.3.4. Wind Speed, Direction, and Arrow (when enabled) ...4-22
4.3.5. Barometric Pressure Setting Display.....................................4-22

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4.4. Navigation Display............................................................................................4-23
4.4.1. Compass ..............................................................................................4-24
4.4.1.1. 360° Compass Mode.......................................................4-24
4.4.1.2. ARC Compass Mode .......................................................4-24
4.4.2. Course Pointer1................................................................................4-27
4.4.3. TO/FROM Indicator1.......................................................................4-28
4.4.4. Course Deviation Indicator and Scale1................................4-29
4.4.5. CDI Navigation Source..................................................................4-30
4.4.6. Auto Course ........................................................................................4-34
4.4.7. CDI Selected Course.......................................................................4-35
4.4.9. Heading Bug.......................................................................................4-36
4.4.10. Aircraft Heading Display...........................................................4-37
4.4.11. Rate of Turn Indicator.................................................................4-37
4.4.12. Basemap Overlays ........................................................................4-38
4.4.12.1. Basemap Declutter and Range..............................4-39
4.4.12.2. Flight Plan...........................................................................4-41
4.4.12.3. Map Data Source and Reversion ..........................4-41
4.4.13. Ground Track Marker...................................................................4-42
4.4.14. GPS OBS Operation with a PFD and a Mechanical
Standby Nav Indicator ...............................................................................4-42
4.4.15. Course Pointer Operation with Integrated VOR/
Localizer/GPS Navigation Systems1....................................................4-42
4.6. Vertical Speed Indicator ................................................................................4-43
4 . 7. Autopilot Integration1......................................................................................4-44
4.7.1. GPS Steering (GPSS)1......................................................................4-45
4.7.3. Typical Autopilot Operations1..................................................4-49
4.8. Hazard Awareness2...........................................................................................4-52
4.8.1. Lightning Overlay2..........................................................................4-52
4.8.2. Data Link Weather Overlay2.......................................................4-54
4.8.3. Trac Overlay2...................................................................................4-58
4.8.3.1. Trac Symbols2..................................................................4-59
4.8.3.2. Trac Altitude Filter2......................................................4-61
4.8.3.3. Trac Unavailable2..........................................................4-62
Chapter 5
Customizing the PFD ................................................................. 5-1
5.1. Menu Overview.....................................................................................................5-1
5.2. Customizing Basemap Symbol Declutter Settings ......................5-12
5.3. Conguring Vspeeds.......................................................................................5-15
5.4. LCD Brightness Control..................................................................................5-20
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 ...................................................... 6-4
6.2. Frequent or Persistent CROSS CHECK ATTITUDE
Annunciation ............................................................................................. 6-7
6.3. Dierence Detected Between the PFD
and Mechanical Attitude Indicators..........................................................6-7
6.4. Abnormal Shutdown Procedure.................................................................6-8

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6.5. Loss of Aircraft Electrical Power ..................................................................6-9
6.5.1. Overvoltage Protection....................................................................6-11
6.6. GPS Failures and RSM Emergency GPS Use ......................................6-11
6.7. Power Override...................................................................................................6-13
6.8. In-Flight AHRS Reset........................................................................................6-14
6.9. GPSS Operation, Annunciations, and Autopilot Modes............6-16
6.10. 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. Evolution Database ............................................................................................7-3
7.3.1 Jeppesen Database ................................................................................7-3
7.3.1.1. Jeppesen Subscription ................................................... 7-4
7.3.1.2. Monthly Jeppesen Updates......................................... 7-5
7.3.2. Seattle Avionics Software Database....................................... 7-6
7.3.2.1. Seattle Avionics Subscription ..................................... 7-6
7.3.2.2. Seattle Avionics Software Updates.......................... 7-7
7.4. MicroSD Card ..........................................................................................................7-7
7.4.1. Loading the microSD Card into the EFD Unit................... 7-8
7.4.2. Card Installation Procedure and Operational Check..... 7-8
7.4.3. Removal Procedure .......................................................................... 7-9
7.5. Specications....................................................................................................... 7-10
7.5.1. Primary Flight Display Unit (PFD) ...........................................7-10
7.5.2. Remote Sensor Module (RSM) ................................................7-12
7.5.3. Analog Converter Unit (ACU) ...................................................7-12
7.5.4. Operational Specications.........................................................7-13
7.6. Glossary ...................................................................................................................7-14
7.7. Index..........................................................................................................................7-18

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Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
Copyright 2007-2012.
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000 MFD™, EFD500 MFD™,
EFD1000™, EFD500™, EFD 1000 VFR, PFD and the Aspen Avionics logo
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The Aspen Avionics EFD1000 PFD when congured with the Evolution
Hazard Awareness options provides access to information from multiple
sources. Aspen Avionics does not control, edit, or review the content
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The EFD1000, EFD1000C3, EFD1000H, EFD500, and EFD500H, and
derivatives thereof, are protected under U.S. Patent Number 8,085,168
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Approvals
The FAA and the EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) has approved
the EFD1000 PFD under the following TSOs and ETSOs:
FAA TSO (Technical Standard Order)
TSO-C2d, TSO-C3d, TSO-C4c, TSO-C6d, TSO-C8d, TSO-C10b,TSO-C106,
TSO-C113
EASA ETSO (European Technical Standard Order)
ETSO-C2d, ETSO-C3d, ETSO-C4c, ETSO-C6d, ETSO-C8d, ETSO-C10b,
ETSO-C106, ETSO-C113
The following certication levels also apply to this product:
• Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160E
• Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
This Pilot’s Guide provides information on the use and operation of the
Evolution Flight Display 1000 Primary Flight Display (EFD1000 PFD).
This guide is current as of the latest revision listed on the Document
Revisions page. Specications and operational details are subject to
change without notice when using an earlier or later software version.
Please visit the Aspen Avionics web site for the most up-to-date Pilot’s
Guide.
Installation of the EFD1000 PFD in a type-certicated aircraft must be
performed in accordance with the latest revision of the EFD1000 and
EFD500 Installation Manual.
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