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Today, 06:19 AM

MacCool replied to a thread 5400T with 3500 in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

The 15.1 install manual doesn't directly address using a 3500s with 5400T. I get that the map needs to be the same version for both, but anything...

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Yesterday, 06:37 PM

Billm replied to a thread V16 Software in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Any difference between Beta version and new release?

6 replies | 1230 view(s)

Yesterday, 05:05 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread Split screen engine monitor display in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

This feature has had no traction at this time. I'll ping the request.

6 replies | 9957 view(s)

Yesterday, 01:01 PM

DickF replied to a thread Split screen engine monitor display in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Did the "Split screen engine monitor display" request make it into the V16 software? If so, how do I activate it? Dick

6 replies | 9957 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:56 PM

DickF started a thread V16 Question in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I do not have CHT or EGT sensors connected to the 5600 -(I still have them connected to an EMS D10) As such I have the CHT and EGT instruments set...

0 replies | 14 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:49 PM

DickF replied to a thread V16 Software in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Thanks! And thanks for the excellent step by step installation instructions! The installation was a breeze! Dick

6 replies | 1230 view(s)

04-07-2021, 12:18 AM

jolinemelina replied to a thread Clock battery in General Discussion

Saw this issue been discussed elsewhere and they did not get a viable solution.Guess I have to refer them here

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04-06-2021, 03:54 PM

Fly More replied to a thread V16 Software in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Do you have any hints for getting the new Seattle Avionics DataManager to recognize our subscription? I'm subscribed through July but the new...

6 replies | 1230 view(s)

04-06-2021, 03:48 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread SD Drive not working in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

We have seen over time the solder joints of the SD Card connectors become broken over time. Give us a call and we can get it repaired.

1 replies | 69 view(s)

04-05-2021, 11:17 PM

sjjonesnz started a thread SD Drive not working in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Hi there, the SD drive in my AF3500EM seems to have failed. I've tried different cards, and those cards do work in my AF35000EF. I've also opened...

1 replies | 69 view(s)

04-05-2021, 12:03 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread EFIS Slip/Skid & Heading Indicator Temporarily offline in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Can you expand on this? System logs can show some valuable data. With your USB drive installed press SET -> LOGS -> SYSTEM Email over your...

3 replies | 214 view(s)

04-05-2021, 11:56 AM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread V16 Software in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Software went up today https://www.advancedflightsystems.com/af-5000-software-updates.php Adds Calibration switch config for ACM-ECB Cabin...

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04-02-2021, 02:04 PM

rvdave replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

The Vizion autopilot head has scrolling bars to indicate which way it is out of trim, would be nice to see a display of some kind on the efis.

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04-01-2021, 07:46 PM

jeffhughes88 replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

OK I'm going to reply to my own post... I have confirmed that the problem I reported above was due to an out of trim condition. I did this by...

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03-30-2021, 03:37 PM

toddespn replied to a thread EFIS Slip/Skid & Heading Indicator Temporarily offline in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

That's possible, but no other ADAHRS data appeared to be affected. The system has about 10 months (140 hrs. flight time) on new EFIS, factory cable...

3 replies | 214 view(s)

03-29-2021, 05:11 PM

rleffler replied to a thread EFIS Slip/Skid & Heading Indicator Temporarily offline in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Intermittent open with a crimp or wire? Vibrations causing the on and off conditions?

3 replies | 214 view(s)

03-29-2021, 10:16 AM

toddespn started a thread EFIS Slip/Skid & Heading Indicator Temporarily offline in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

While flying yesterday my ADHRS dropped both heading and ball indication on both 5600s for about 3 minutes towards the end of an hour long flight. ...

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03-27-2021, 03:46 PM

jeffhughes88 replied to a thread Autopilot malfunctioning in General Discussion

My autopilot is now functioning as expected under almost all circumstances. However, I still have a problem where the plane will sometimes dive below...

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03-24-2021, 06:00 AM

MacCool replied to a thread AF5500 help! in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I just went through this. I can't find any current documentation either. We struggled a bit calibrating my airplane until a call to Rob explained...

3 replies | 316 view(s)

03-24-2021, 05:54 AM

MacCool replied to a thread AFS EFIS Magnetometer Align Video in EFIS Training Video's

I just went through this. The YouTube video of Rob showing the calibration process isn't applicable to the version 16 software, apparently. We hauled...

7 replies | 18070 view(s)

03-21-2021, 10:50 PM

Captwally replied to a thread AF5500 help! in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

I finally figured out how to calibrate the AHARS but the accuracy is still poor and slow to react during turning.

3 replies | 316 view(s)

03-21-2021, 07:00 PM

rvdave replied to a thread AF5500 help! in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Looks like install manual 15.1 page 31 describes magnetometer calibration.

3 replies | 316 view(s)

03-21-2021, 05:53 PM

Captwally started a thread AF5500 help! in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Anyone know how to do a mag calibration on the 5500? Driving me nuts!

3 replies | 316 view(s)

03-21-2021, 05:42 PM

Captwally replied to a thread AFS EFIS Magnetometer Align Video in EFIS Training Video's

How do you do a mag along on a 5500? Can't find any info? YT vid I found shows totally diff proceedure and buttons to the 5500!!....grrrrr

7 replies | 18070 view(s)

03-20-2021, 06:51 AM

jrouault replied to a thread V16 Software in AF-5600 & AF-5500 General Discussion

Besides an ETA on the new software, can we also get details about what is in it (release notes)?

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03-20-2021, 06:16 AM

MacCool replied to a thread AHRS Hard Failure in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

I saw that screen a couple of times on my 4500, then it changed to "AHRS OFFLINE", and that was all she wrote.

5 replies | 451 view(s)

03-19-2021, 12:24 PM

Shawn McGinnis replied to a thread AHRS Hard Failure in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

AHRS Hard Failure is normally related to one of the parts of the Crossbow AHRS beginning to fail. Give us a call and we can send you a loaner...

5 replies | 451 view(s)

03-13-2021, 06:29 PM

larco replied to a thread AHRS Hard Failure in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

You are doing the same thing either way. The Master or circuit breaker is the same wire or source of current for the EFIS

5 replies | 451 view(s)

03-13-2021, 10:26 AM

jgavic replied to a thread AHRS Hard Failure in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Good idea, do you know if that is hard on it to do a quick shut down like that verses letting it do it a shut down on its own?

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03-13-2021, 10:06 AM

larco replied to a thread AHRS Hard Failure in AF-3400, AF-3500 ... General Discussion

Don't know why you are getting the message but to reboot the EFIS I just pull the circuit breaker and once the EFIS is off reset the breaker?

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