Introduction

In an effort to assist our authorized Dealer Network with sales and installation of the Meggitt Avionics MAGIC® EFIS product line we will be discussing updates in the quarterly Approches. We will be providing the information required to properly understand and quote a MAGIC® EFIS system installation.

With the many system and equipment changes occurring in the near future, a main focal point will be in-depth explanations of the various configuration and interface options. Other topics and issues we will address include:

• TSO Status
• STC Status
• Regulatory Guidance
• Product Support Policy
• Pricing & Promotional Activities
• FAQ

Announcements

TSO Approval
The major road block in the generic use of our EFIS system has been overcome! A TSO Approval has been awarded on a field calibratable version of our displays. This allows for range markings on the airspeed tape to be defined at the time of the installation, based on the existing aircraft flight manual information. This means the EFIS system is no longer "airframe specific". All aircraft are now eligible candidates for the MAGIC® EFIS. Let the Dealer generated STC process begin!

A revision to the installation manual is under way referencing this new TSO approval. This system will require an additional installation tool to accomplish the field calibration. You will need a computer running Windows 2000 compatible software.


Interface Compatibility

The following interfaces are known to be compatible with this software release:

Autopilot & Flight Director Systems
S-TEC (all systems)

VOR/LOC Receivers ¹
Garmin 430/530
Allied KN-634A
Analog nav radios through an Allied KN40 or equivalent

Flux Gate
S-TEC 6446
Litton

GPS ¹
Garmin 430/530
Allied KLN-90B

ADF System
S-TEC (Collins) 650-A
Allied KR-87

Radar Altimeter System ²
Allied KRA-10

DME System ²
S-TEC (Collins) 451
Collins DME 40/42

All Standard Market Beacon & Gray Code Altitude Reporting Systems

Notes
1: The system requires ARINC 429 high speed inputs for navigation and GPS receivers.
2: Reference the system install manual for signal inputs and scaling to aid in the possible selection of alternative interfaces.
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