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Thread: ARINC Source Switch - Still needed/Benefits?

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    ARINC Source Switch - Still needed/Benefits?

    Hi All,

    I thought this was discussed earlier but I am unable to find the post(s).

    I've a single 4500-EE, 430W, AFS-Pilot, and the ARINC adapter.

    Is the ARINC source switch for the AFS-Pilot still "a good thing" even with the AFS version of firmware in the autopilot?

    What are the benefits of having the ARINC source switch installed?

    Thank you,
    /\/elson

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    It is a good idea to have just in case you were to loose the EFIS. The autopilot would then be controlled directly from the 430W.
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    Trevor Conroy
    Technical Support
    Advanced Flight Systems
    Support@Advanced-Flight-Systems.com

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    Hi Trevor,

    Am I correct in assuming that if the 430 were driving the A/P that I'd still have all the functionality as if the EFIS were dirving the A/P? If not, what would I lose?

    Thank you,
    Last edited by dnelson; 07-12-2010 at 01:08 PM. Reason: Update question.

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    You would have most of the features. The AP has a heading mode and I believe an altitude hold mode. So it would do the same thing, more or less, but would take more button pushing than with the EFIS controlling it.
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    Trevor Conroy
    Technical Support
    Advanced Flight Systems
    Support@Advanced-Flight-Systems.com

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    Hi Trevor,

    Thank you.

    /\/elson

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