Evolution EFD1000 Manual

EFD1000/500 MAX MFD
Pilot’s Guide

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Pilot’s Guide

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Table of Contents
Copyright .......................................................................................ix
Approvals......................................................................................... x
Weather Data Warranty .............................................................xiv
XM WX Satellite Radio Service Agreement .............................xv
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes.................................................xvi
Example Graphics.......................................................................xxii
Pilot Familiarity...........................................................................xvii
Chapter 1
Welcome & Introduction ........................................................... 1-1
1.1. System Overview ..................................................................................................1-4
1.1.1. EFD1000/500 MAX Display........................................................... 1-5
1.1.2. Remote Sensor Module (RSM)
(EFD1000 MAX MFD only)............................................................. 1-6
1.1.3. Configuration Module (CM)......................................................... 1-7
1.1.4. Analog Converter Unit (ACU) - optional............................... 1-7
1.1.5. microSDHC Card................................................................................. 1-8
Chapter 2
MFD Overview............................................................................. 2-1
2.1. Navigation Map....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2. Terrain and Obstructions ................................................................... 2-2
2.3. Traffic ............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.4. Stormscope® WX-500........................................................................... 2-4
2.5. Charts............................................................................................................ 2-5
2.6. Weather....................................................................................................... 2-6
2.7. Evolution Synthetic Vision ............................................................... 2-7
2.8. Timers........................................................................................................... 2-8
2.9. Angle of Attack (AoA)......................................................................... 2-9
2.10 Secondary Attitude Indicator.................................................... 2-10
2.11 Secondary Horizontal Situation Indicator............................2-10
2.12. Manual Reversionary Mode
(EFD1000 MAX MFD only)......................................................... 2-11
Chapter 3
Display & Controls ...................................................................... 3-1
3.1 Color Philosophy....................................................................................................3-4
3.2. Display Pages........................................................................................3-5, 3-6, 3-7
3.2.1. Data Bar........................................................................................................3-8
3.3. Controls.......................................................................................................................3-9
3.3.1. Lower Controls.............................................................3-9, 3-10, 3-11
3.3.2. Side Buttons ........................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4
Getting Started ........................................................................... 4-1
4.1. Startup .........................................................................................................................4-2
View Database Validity and Expiration Dates................................. 4-3
4.1.1. Select Different PAGE or WINDOW........................................... 4-4

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4.1.2. Change VIEW......................................................................................... 4-6
4.1.3. Panning.................................................................................................... 4-7
4.1.4. Editing Airport Identifier Fields .................................................. 4-8
4.1.5. Scroll Bar.................................................................................................. 4-9
4.2. Main Menu..............................................................................................................4-10
4.2.1. Using the Menus ..............................................................................4-10
4.3. Display Lighting..................................................................................................4-14
Change the Display Brightness.................................................................4-15
4.4. Backup Battery.....................................................................................................4-16
4.5. Power Off/REV Button..................................................................................... 4-19
Power Off Manually ..........................................................................................4-19
4.6. Range Button........................................................................................................4-20
4.7. Cleaning the Display Screen.......................................................................4-20
Chapter 5
Reference Guide ......................................................................... 5-1
5.1. Navigation Map......................................................................................................5-2
5.1.1. General Map Settings ...................................................................... 5-5
5.1.2. Map Symbols ........................................................................................ 5-6
5.1.3. Map Range...........................................................................................5-13
5.1.4. Map Declutter ....................................................................................5-15
5.1.5. GPS Information................................................................................5-15
5.1.6. NAVMAP feature Detailed Information................................5-17
5.1.7. Flight Plan.............................................................................................5-20
5.1.8. Map Styles ............................................................................................5-21
5.1.9. Overlays..................................................................................................5-22
5.1.10. Airways Overlay..............................................................................5-22
5.1.11. Terrain Overlay.................................................................................5-23
5.1.12. Lightning Overlay..........................................................................5-23
5.1.13. Weather Overlay.............................................................................5-25
5.1.14. Traffic Overlay ..................................................................................5-26
5.2. Terrain and Obstructions .................................................................5-27
5.2.1 Terrain Compass Mode.......................................................5-27
5.2.2 Terrain Orientation.................................................................5-27
5.2.3 Terrain Relative Altitude .....................................................5-28
5.2.4 Obstructions .............................................................................5-29
5.3 Traffic ............................................................................................................5-30
5.3.1 Traffic Display............................................................................5-31
5.3.2 Display of Traffic Symbols..................................................5-32
5.3.3. Traffic ID ......................................................................................5-33
5.3.4. Traffic Velocity vector..........................................................5-33
5.3.5. None Bearing Advisories...................................................5-34
5.3.6. Off Scale and Symbol Overlap ......................................5-34
5.3.7. Altitude Filter ...........................................................................5-35
5.3.8. Traffic PopUp Advisories ...................................................5-35
5.4 StormScope WX-500 ............................................................................5-37
5.4.1 Compass View..........................................................................5-37
5.4.2 Strikes/Cell Mode ...................................................................5-38
5.4.3 Clearing strike data ..............................................................5-38
5.4.4 WX-500 Self-Test ....................................................................5-38
5.5 Charts...........................................................................................................5-39
5.5.1 Selecting a Chart....................................................................5-39
5.5.2 Day/Night View .......................................................................5-40

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5.5.3 Ownship ......................................................................................5-40
5.5.4 Orientation.................................................................................5-41
5.5.5 Panning/Zooming.................................................................5-41
5.5.6 Chart Timer ................................................................................5-42
5.5.7 Chart QUICK ACCESS FUNCTION..................................5-42
5.6. Weather ......................................................................................................5-43
5.6.1. Selecting Weather Products ...........................................5-44
5.6.2. Convective Weather ............................................................5-45
5.6.3. METAR..........................................................................................5-48
5.6.4. Echo Tops (XM only)............................................................5-52
5.6.5. Cloud Tops (XM only)..........................................................5-54
5.6.6. AIRMET/SIGMET .....................................................................5-55
5.6.7. TFR..................................................................................................5-59
5.6.8. Winds/Temperatures Aloft...............................................5-61
5.6.9. Weather Age ............................................................................5-63
5.6.9. XM Status...................................................................................5-64
5.7 Evolution Synthetic Vision................................................................5-71
5.7.1 Terrain Warning System......................................................5-73
5.8 Timers ...........................................................................................................5-74
5.8.1 General Purpose Timers .....................................................5-74
5.8.2 Changing Timer Legend ....................................................5-75
5.8.3 Timer Expiration......................................................................5-76
5.8.4 Flight Timer................................................................................5-76
5.8.5 Departure Timer......................................................................5-77
5.9 Angle of Attack (AOA).............................................................5-78
5.10. Secondary Attitude Instrument
(EFD1000 MFD only ) .....................................................................5-79
5.11. Secondary Horizontal Situation Indicator
(EFD1000 MFD only ) .....................................................................5-81
5.12 MFD Reversionary Mode Operation
(EFD1000 MAX MFD only)...........................................................5-83
Chapter 6
Expanded Emergency & Abnormal Procedures ................... 6-1
6.1 Attitude Degraded Mode .................................................................................6-1
6.2 Airplane Electrical Failure: “ON BAT” Annunciation............................6-1
6.3. Power Override.......................................................................................................6-2
6.4. Annunciations Summary..................................................................................6-2
Chapter 7
Appendices.................................................................................. 7-1
7.1. Jeppesen Data ........................................................................................................7-1
Activate Jeppesen Data Service...................................................................7-1
7.1.1. Jeppesen Technical Support......................................................................7-2
7.2 Seattle Avionics Data...........................................................................................7-3
7.2.1 Seattle Avionics Technical Support.........................................................7-3
7.3. XM Weather Receiver Activation.................................................................7-4
7.3.1 View the XM Serial Number.........................................................................7-4
7.4. Optionally enabled features...........................................................................7-5
7.5. Warnings, Cautions, Notes...............................................................................7-6
7.6. Glossary.......................................................................................................................7-9
7.7. Index ..........................................................................................................................7-13

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Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright 2007-2019.
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000 MFD™, EFD500 MFD™,
EFD1000™, EFD500™, 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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No part of the Pilot’s Guide may be reproduced, copied, stored,
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grants permission to download a single copy, and any revision,
of the Pilot’s Guide onto a hard drive or other electronic storage
medium for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed
copy of the Pilot’s Guide or revision must contain the complete text
of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized
commercial distribution of the Pilot’s Guide or revision hereto is
strictly prohibited.
The NavData® for the EFD1000/500 MAX MFD is provided by Jeppesen
Sanderson, Inc. and includes copyrighted data compilations owned by
Jeppesen. Aspen Avionics has a limited, non-exclusive license to use
this copyrighted data. The data is authorized for use only in connection
with the ordinary and intended use of the EFD1000/500 MAX MFD as
described in this manual. Use for any other purpose, or reproduction
or copying of any portion of said copyrighted subject matter, is
strictly prohibited.
The Aspen Avionics EFD1000/500 MAX MFD provides access to
information from multiple sources. Aspen Avionics does not control,
edit or review the content of said information and as such, is not
responsible for information or the actions or conduct of any company
that provides weather data used by the Aspen Avionics EFD1000/500
MAX MFD. Therefore, although Aspen Avionics strives to provide
the highest quality service, ALL SERVICES AND WEATHER DATA
ARE PROVIDED AS-IS and neither Aspen Avionics nor its suppliers,
subcontractors, information sources or developers (collectively
called “Suppliers”) are responsible for: 1) the accuracy, completeness,
timeliness, reliability, content, or availability of the Services or any
information accessed; 2) loss or damage to your records or data; or 3)
your use of, or results achieved from, the Services or any
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L-3 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 EFD1000/500 MAX MFD is approved under the following Technical
Standard Orders (TSOs):
C2D, C3D, C4C, C6D, C8D, C10B, C106, C113, C165, C157 (Incomplete),
C195a (Incomplete), C198 (Incomplete)
The following certification levels also apply to this product:
• Environmental Certification Level: RTCA DO-160E
• Software Certification Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
This Pilot’s Guide provides information on the use and operation of the
Evolution Flight Display 1000 Multifunction Flight Display (EFD1000
MAX MFD) and Evolution Flight Display 500 Multifunction Flight Display
(EFD500 MAX MFD). This guide is current as of the Date Published.
Specifications and operational details are subject to change without
notice. Please visit the Aspen Avionics web site, aspenavionics.com, for
the most up-to-date Pilot’s Guide.
Installation of the EFD1000/500 MAX MFD in a type-certificated aircraft
must be performed in accordance with the latest revision of the Aspen
Avionics EFD1000/500 MAX MFD Installation Manual, document
number 900-00003-001.
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE, Suite 100
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.aspenavionics.com
Date Published: August 5, 2019

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B. Furnish proof sufficient to establish that the item is a
Nonconforming Product, and
C. Allow Aspen access to all relevant records in order to
substantiate your warranty claim.
4. EXCLUSIONS. The following are not covered by (and are expressly
excluded from) this warranty:
A. Normal wear and tear and the need for regular overhaul and
maintenance,
B. Exposure of the Product to temperature, environmental,
operating, or other conditions other than those prescribed
in the owner’s manual,
C. Failure to install or operate the Product as prescribed in the
owner’s manual or as Aspen otherwise directs,
D. Alterations or repairs made by anyone other than Aspen or
its authorized service center,
E. Maintenance, repair, installation, handling, transportation,
storage, operation (including, without limitation, operation
of the product’s software or host medium), or use which
is improper or otherwise does not comply with Aspen’s
instructions as set forth in the owner’s manual.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
1. YOUR WARRANTY. Aspen Avionics, Inc. (“Aspen”) warrants to
you, the original purchaser, that its Products (if purchased from an
authorized dealer) will comply with applicable specifications (as set
forth in the owner’s manual) in all material respects and will be free
from material defects in workmanship or materials for a period of
twenty-four (24) months beginning with the date that the aircraft in
which the Product has been installed has been returned to service
following installation by an Aspen authorized dealer (“Return to Service
Date”). “Product” means new end equipment or hardware items,
replaceable units and components of those units.
2. YOUR REMEDY. During the term of this warranty, Aspen will repair
or replace, at its discretion, without charge (see Section 13 below for
information on covered transportation costs), any Product that does
not comply with the warranty of Section 1 above (a“Nonconforming
Product”), so long as the warranty claim is timely submitted and the
procedures in Section 14 (below) are followed. Aspen warrants repaired
and/or replacement items only for the unexpired portion of the original
warranty period, or, if the warranty has expired, for six months from
Aspen’s shipment of the repaired or replacement Product.
3. CONDITIONS TO COVERAGE. Aspen’s obligation under this
warranty is conditioned on your fulfillment of the obligation to:
A. Maintain records accurately reflecting operating time of and
maintenance performed on the Product,

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F. Accident, contamination, damage from a foreign object or
weather conditions, abuse, misuse, neglect, or negligence,
G. Exposure of the product or the product’s host medium to any
computer virus or other intentionally disruptive, destructive,
or disabling computer code, and
H. Any damage precipitated by failure of a product Aspen
has supplied that is not under warranty or by any product
supplied by someone else.
5. INVALIDATION OF WARRANTY. This warranty is void if the product
is altered or repair is attempted or made by anyone other than Aspen or
its authorized service center.
6. WARRANTY CARD. The Return to Service Date must be included in
an accurately completed Aspen warranty application form submitted by
the installing authorized dealer within 30 days of the Return to Service
Date. The warranty application must be signed by the authorized
repairman who certifies that the equipment has been safely and
properly installed in accordance with all Aspen supplied technical
information and in accordance with all applicable FAA procedures and
requirements. The warranty application form must note the repairman’s
FAA certificate number to be valid. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN
THE WARRANTY CARD MAY RESULT IN DENIAL OF WARRANTY CLAIMS.
MAKING CERTAIN THAT THE WARRANTY CARD IS COMPLETED, SIGNED,
AND RETURNED IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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under this warranty, is limited to either the repair or replacement, at
Aspen’s option, of any Nonconforming Product as provided herein.
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IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
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PERIOD PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
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EVEN IF ASPEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR CERTAINTY
OF THOSE DAMAGES OR IF ASPEN COULD HAVE REASONABLY
FORESEEN THOSE DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the preceding limitations may not apply to you.
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HEREUNDER, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), INDEMNITY, OR OTHERWISE, WILL
NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE WARRANTED PRODUCT.
THE EXCLUSIONS OF TYPES OF DAMAGES CONTAINED HEREIN WILL BE
DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND WILL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY UNDER THE TERMS OF
ANY AGREEMENT.

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11. EXTENSION OF WARRANTY. No extension of this warranty
will be binding upon Aspen unless set forth in writing and signed by
Aspen’s authorized representative.
12. DEALER WARRANTIES. Any express or implied warranty
or remedy in addition to or different from those stated herein that is
offered by a dealer (“Dealer Warranty”) will be the sole responsibility
of the dealer, who will be solely responsible for all liability, loss, cost,
damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with any such
Dealer Warranty. Although Aspen provides training and assistance to
dealers, it cannot control the installation of its Products by its dealers,
which are independent businesses not owned or controlled by Aspen.
13. TRANSPORTATION COSTS. Aspen will assume round
trip transportation costs for a Product determined by Aspen to be a
Nonconforming Product in an amount not to exceed normal (non
express) shipping charges within the continental United States. You
are responsible for all import/export fees, taxes, duties, customs,
documentation fees, clearance fees, and similar fees and charges.
You may contact Aspen to obtain a freight courier account number
for prepaid shipping of the return. If Aspen subsequently determines
that the Product is not a Nonconforming Product, that this warranty
is inapplicable, that the Product is out of warranty, that the defect or
malfunction is excluded from coverage, or that the warranty is invalid,
Aspen will invoice you for repair or replacement costs and the shipping
costs. Risk of loss or damage for any Product in transit will be borne by
the party initiating the transportation.
14. WARRANTY PROCEDURE. If you require warranty service,
you may contact your local Aspen Authorized Dealer or you may
contact Aspen directly as described below. An original or copy of the
sales receipt from the original Aspen Authorized dealer will be required
to obtain any warranty service. You may contact Aspen for warranty
service directly by calling Aspen Customer Service at [phone];
by writing to Aspen Customer Service Department, Aspen Avionics,
Inc., 5001 Indian School Road NE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, New Mexico,
87110; or by visiting the Aspen Website at
http://www.aspenavionics.com.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from State to State.

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Weather Data Warranty
THE WEATHER DATA SOFTWARE PRODUCT IS PROVIDED “AS IS.” ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED.
PILOT SAFETY.
If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent
discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your
own common sense. You assume the entire risk related to your use
of the Services. XM and Aspen assume no responsibility for accidents
resulting from or associated with use of the Services. Your Radio
Service includes weather information, and you acknowledge that such
information is not for“safety for life,” but is merely supplemental and
advisory in nature, and therefore cannot be relied upon as safety-critical
in connection with any aircraft. This information is provided “as is”and
XM and Aspen disclaim any and all warranties, express and implied,
with respect thereto or the transmission or reception thereof. XM and
Aspen further do not warrant the accuracy, disclosed on the Radio
Service. In no event will XM and Aspen, their data suppliers, service
providers, marketing/distribution, software or Internet partners or
hardware manufacturers be liable to you or to any third party for any
direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or punitive
damages or lost profits resulting from use of or interruptions in the
transmission or reception of the Services.
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A. DISCLAIMERS. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN,
WE MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE RADIO SERVICE.
YOUR USE OF THE SERVICE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. THE
CONTENT AND FUNCTIONALITY OF THE SERVICE IS
PROVIDED “AS IS”WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES OR
REPRESENTATIONS (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
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FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSSES RELATING TO THE USE OF THE RADIO
SERVICE, WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE.
OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS
RECEIVING OUR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL
IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE PAID
TO US FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU RECEIVED DURING THE
SIX (6) MONTH PERIOD IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THE SPECIFIC
EVENT THAT GAVE RISE TO THE APPLICABLE DAMAGE OR
LOSS. THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR
PRICES. YOU MAY HAVE GREATER RIGHTS THAN DESCRIBED
ABOVE UNDER YOUR STATE’S LAWS.

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XM WX Satellite Radio
Service Agreement
Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately.
Subscription fee is consumer only. Other fees and taxes, including
a one-time activation fee may apply. All programming fees and
weather data are subject to change. XM WX weather data displays and
individual product availability vary by hardware equipment. Reception
of the XM signal may vary depending on location. Subscriptions
subject to Customer Agreement included with the XM Welcome
Kit and available at xmradio.com and are available only in the 48
contiguous United States. XM WX is a trademark of XM WX Satellite
Radio Inc.
Contact XM WX Satellite Radio by phone at 800.985.9200 to subscribe
to XM WX Weather.
Covered Functionality
This guide covers all the functionality available in the EFD1000 MAX
MFD and EFD500 MAX MFD. The EFD500 MAX MFD does not include
an AHRS and ADC sensor, Secondary HSI, and does not support
Reversionary mode. See Aspen Avionics document number
091 00005 002 () EFD1000 MAX PFD Pilot’s Guide for complete
instructions on the EFD1000 PFD.

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Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Where applicable; warnings, cautions, and notes are given. Aspen Avionics uses the
icons and definitions described in Table 1.
Icon Definition
Warning
Emphasizes a crucial operating or maintenance procedure, which, if not
strictly observed, could result in injury to, or death of, personnel or long
term health hazards.
Indicates the possible need for immediate corrective action.
Caution
Indicates an essential operating or maintenance procedure, which,
if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of
equipment.
Indicates the possible need for future corrective action.
Note
Highlights an important operating or maintenance procedure,
condition, or statement.
Safe operation.
Table 1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

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Example Graphics
The example graphics and screen shots used throughout this Pilot’s Guide are provided
for reference only and are taken from a simulated flight. They should not be used for
actual flights.
Pilot Familiarity
While the Evolution Flight Display System is reasonably intuitive and easy to use, some
familiarity with Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and Horizontal Situation
Indicators (HSI) is required. Aspen Avionics strongly recommends that new users get
some dual instruction from an experienced instrument CFI, and spend some time
becoming familiar with the display in day VFR conditions with a safety pilot, before
flying in actual instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). To reduce pilot workload,
the use of autopilot (when available) is strongly encouraged.

CHAPTER 1 WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
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Chapter 1
Welcome to Aspen Avionics’Evolution Flight Display (EFD) system, the
most flexible, expandable, and upgradable Electronic Flight Instrument
System (EFIS) available for General Aviation aircraft. The EFD system is
designed to replace traditional, mechanical primary flight instruments—
in whole or in part, all at once, or in phases. This modularity and
upgradability allow the system to grow with you and your airplane,
over time and affordably.
The EFD1000/500 MAX has a bright, high-resolution, six-inch diagonal
LCD display, and a number of knobs and buttons the pilot uses to
control the system. The three-inch diameter, four-inch deep can on
the back of the display slides into existing panel cutouts (where the top
mechanical instrument used to be) and it can also be recess mounted
(Figure 1-1).
Figure 1-1
EFD1000 MAX PFD and EFD500 MAX MFD Display Units

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Figure 1-3
Dual Display System: PFD & MFD
Figure 1-2
Single Display EFD1000 PFD System
The center of the EFD system is the EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), which
replaces the traditional, mechanical Attitude Indicator (AI) and Directional Gyro (DG) or
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) (Figure 1-2). The PFD is available in three models—
the E5 Electronic Flight Instrument, Pro and Pro Plus—each with increasing levels of
features and capabilities, and each lower model is upgradable through software to
the more capable models. For detailed information on the PFD see Aspen Avionics
document number 091 00086 002 () Pilot’s Guide.
Add a second EFD1000 configured as a Multi-Function Display (MFD) (Figure 1-3),
replacing the altimeter and air speed indicators, and you’ll double the capabilities of
your system, while also providing complete redundancy and backup to your PFD. The
EFD1000 MAX MFD contains the same ADAHRS and I/O capabilities as the PFD for
full redundancy, and can assume the role of PFD should your main PFD ever fail. The
EFD1000 MAX MFD, when configured as a PFD includes all of the features and functions
of the EFD1000 Pro MAX PFD.

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You can add another MFD, an EFD500 MAX to round out a complete “six-pack”
replacement and gain even more capability and flexibility (Figure 1-4). When you
are ready to upgrade, simply contact an Aspen Avionics Authorized Dealer for
more information.
Figure 1-4
Trio Display System: PFD & dual MFDs
NOTE
Please spend some time with your avionics installer to
understand exactly how your EFD system is installed
and configured in your particular aircraft with your
existing equipment. This will help you fully understand
the features and capabilities available to you, and to
understand how various aircraft system failures and
abnormalities may affect your EFD.

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1.1 System Overview
Depending on the EFD configuration you have selected, you will have some, all or
several of the following pieces of hardware installed in your aircraft. The EFD1000 MAX
MFD system typically consists of the following pieces of hardware:
• EFD1000 MAX display unit (MFD)
• Remote Sensor Module (RSM)
• Configuration Module (CM)
• Analog Converter Unit (ACU) – optional
• Emergency Backup Battery – optional (required for certain configurations)
• microSDHC Card
The EFD500 MAX MFD system is typically comprised of the following hardware:
• EFD500 MAX display unit
• Configuration Module (CM)
• Analog Converter Unit (ACU) – optional
• microSDHC Card
NOTE
The EFD1000 MAX MFD comes standard without
emergency GPS. Emergency GPS may be orderd as
an option.

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1.1.1 EFD1000/500 MAX Display
The EFD1000/500 MAX display unit is a digital system that consists of a high resolution
six-inch diagonal color LCD display, pilot controls, photocell, and microSD data card slot.
The EFD display mounts to the front surface of most instrument panels. The following
controls are present on the EFD1000/500 MAX display bezel:
• Reversionary / Power Button (REV)
• Range Up / Range Down Buttons
• Menu Button
• Five Hot Key Buttons
• Dual Rotary Knobs with Push Feature
• Three Lower Push Buttons
The three-inch diameter, four-inch deep can on the back of the display contains the
non-removable electronics module which includes (Figure 1-5):
• An access cover for removing and replacing the internal battery or connection for
the EBB58.
• Pneumatic connections to the aircraft’s pitot and static systems (EFD1000 MAX
MFD only).
• 44-pin D-sub connector for electrical connections to the EFD1000/500 MAX.
• A cooling fan, to cool the electronics and LCD backlights.
Figure 1-5
EFD1000/500 MAX MFD Rear Connections
44-pin D-Sub for Electrical Connections
Access Cover to Backup Battery
or connection for EBB
Cooling Fan
Pitot & Static System Connections (EFD1000 MFD)