SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017
LANCAIR EVOLUTION · Service Bulletins
Overview
This service bulletin provides guidance on programming and verifying the VR Avionics PDC prop heat controller for Lancair Evolution aircraft. It outlines the necessary steps to check and correct the factory default programming, including software requirements and specific settings for different propeller types.
- Service bulletin SB016-0017 dated 03/3/2014.
- Focuses on VR PDC programming and verification.
- Requires a laptop with Windows XP and internet access.
- Instructions available on the VR Avionics website.
- Specific settings provided for Hartzell 4-blade and MT 5-blade propellers.
- Option to send the PDC to Lancair for programming.
- One hour of shop time will be charged for programming services.
- Contact Lancair at 541-923-2244 for more information.
Document
Source
Originally published by evolutionaircraft.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Service Bulletins
- Year ·
- 2014
- File size ·
- 60 KB
- Publisher ·
- evolutionaircraft.com
- Language ·
- en
What is the SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017?
The SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017 is a service bulletins for the LANCAIR EVOLUTION, dated 2014.
Where does the SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017 come from?
This copy of the SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017 was originally published by evolutionaircraft.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017 published?
The SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017 — the LANCAIR EVOLUTION service bulletins on file — is dated 2014.
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In this document
Background
Some Lancair Evolution aircraft may have factory default programming in the VR Avionics PDC prop heat controller.
Action
Steps to check and correct programming include using a laptop, downloading necessary files, and following the manual for configuration.
Hartzell 4-Blade Settings
Specific programming settings for Hartzell 4-blade propellers are provided in Table 1.
MT 5-Blade Settings
Specific programming settings for MT 5-blade propellers are provided in Table 2.
Programming Options
PDC can be programmed by the owner or sent to Lancair for professional programming.
Contact Information
For further assistance, contact Lancair at 541-923-2244.
Full document text
Page 1 of 2 250 SE Timber Avenue, Redmond, Oregon 97756 Phone 541-923-2244 Fax 541-923-2255 SERVICE BULLETIN SB016-0017 Subject: VR PDC Programming/Verification Date: 03/3/2014 Ref: N/A Pages: N/A Status: Advisory Background: It has come to our attention that some Lancair Evolution aircraft equipped with the VR Avionics PDC prop heat controller may contain the factory default programming. Action: Several steps are necessary to check and correct the programming, if necessary. A laptop computer with a serial port and the Windows XP operating system will be required. If the computer has no serial port, a USB to serial adapter will be necessary. An internet connection will be necessary to download the required files. Access the website “www.vravionics.com”. In the Products field, click on the “PDC Propeller De-Ice Controller”. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the “PDC Operational and Installation Manual” tab. This will instruct you on the procedure to update the settings for your Evolution. Download and save (or print) this manual as a reference while programming the unit. Next, click on “System Interlink Software” and select “Run” when prompted to run the file or save it. After the program is downloaded and installed, follow the procedures in the manual for configuring the prop de- ice controller. For Hartzell 4-blade propellers, please see Table 1 in this document for the Hartzell-specified controller settings. For MT 5-blade propellers, please see Table 2 in this document for the MT-specified controller settings. Alternately, the PDC may be removed and sent to Lancair Avionics to have the controller programmed by a Lancair technician. One hour shop time will be charged. Please call Lancair at 541-923-2244 for more information. Page 2 of 2 Table 2 VR Programming/Verification MT Propeller 5-blade Operation: 1 Enable Combining Outputs: 1 Enable On-light Blinking code according to phase status: 1 Low Heat Phase A On-time: 0 Low Heat Phase B On-time: 0 Low Heat Phases Off-time: 0 High Heat Phase A On-time: 35 High Heat Phase B On-time: 35 High Heat Phases Off-time: 35 Working Current Minimum: 5 Working Current Maximum: 30 Table 1 VR Programming/Verification Hartzell 4-Blade Operation: 1 Enable Combining Outputs: 0 Enable On-light Blinking code according to phase status: 1 Low Heat Phase A On-time: 0 Low Heat Phase B On-time: 0 Low Heat Phases Off-time: 0 High Heat Phase A On-time: 34 High Heat Phase B On-time: 34 High Heat Phases Off-time: 68 Working Current Range Minimum: 5 Working Current Range Maximum: 30