Entegra Release 9 Retrofit for Piper PA-46 Meridian, Mirage & Matrix
Piper PA-46 Meridian · Avionics Manual
Overview
The document outlines the Entegra Release 9 retrofit program specifically designed for the Piper PA-46 series aircraft, including the Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix models. It details the features and advantages of the Avidyne R9 integrated flight deck system, which enhances the aircraft's navigation and operational capabilities. The R9 system is tailored for single-pilot IFR operations, emphasizing simplicity, redundancy, and serviceability. This manual serves as a guide for pilots and aircraft owners interested in upgrading their avionics to improve mission readiness and reliability.
- The Entegra Release 9 retrofit is designed for Piper PA-46 Meridian, Mirage, and Matrix aircraft.
- The system features dual WAAS/RNP-capable FMS900w Flight Management Systems.
- Each IFD5000 display is equipped with dual ADAHRS sensors for enhanced reliability.
- The modular design allows for easy diagnosis and replacement of components.
- The upgrade significantly reduces pilot workload and enhances operational capabilities.
Document
Source
Originally published by sarasotaavionics.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Avionics Manual
- Year
- 2010
- Pages
- 4
- File size
- 567 KB
- Publisher
- sarasotaavionics.com
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-46 Meridian.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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- Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. AirplanesAirworthiness Directives
- PA46 Recurrent TrainingEmergency Procedures
- Maintenance Manual Supplement for G1000 Installations with Synthetic Vision and Pathways in Piper Meridian PA-46-500TP AircraftMaintenance Manual
- Synthetic Vision and Pathways Upgrade Meridian PA-46-500TPPilot's Operating Handbook
- SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 1139AService Bulletins
- New Piper PA-46-500TP MeridianSpecifications
- Service Bulletin 1103BService Bulletins
- Piper PA-46 Malibu and Mirage Engine ConversionSupplemental Type Certificate
- AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING STC FOR PA-46Systems Description
In this document
R9 System Advantages
The R9 system is built for ease of use and reliability, featuring three identical IFD5000 displays and dual ADAHRS sensors. This setup is particularly beneficial for single-pilot IFR operations, allowing pilots to access critical flight data from any of the displays.
FMS Advantages
The dual WAAS/RNP-capable FMS900w Flight Management Systems simplify navigation with a full QWERTY keyboard for easy flight plan entry. The system includes features like Airway Flight Planning and GeoFill, which can reduce flight plan entry time significantly.
R9 Service Advantages
The modular architecture of the R9 system enhances aircraft dispatch reliability. Each component is a line-replaceable unit (LRU), allowing for straightforward diagnosis and replacement without needing to replace the entire system.
R9 Upgrade Advantages
The R9 upgrade reduces pilot workload in challenging conditions and enhances the aircraft's operational capabilities. It aims to increase the safety, utility, and value of the PA-46 aircraft.
Full document text
® Entegra Release 9Retrofit for Piper PA-46 Meridian, Mirage & Matrix • Dual or triple Integrated Flight Displays • Dual-redundant ADAHRS • Dual FMS900w WAAS-capable FMS • Easy-to-use FMS QWERTY Keyboard w/Display • Dual-channel Digital Byteflight Databus • Dual 16-Watt VHF NAV/COM Radios • New 2-year Warranty Entegra Release 9 is Avidyne’s next-generation, integrated flight deck system for general aviation aircraft. Avidyne has announced plans for an R9 Retrofit Program for your PA-46 Aircraft. R9 System Advantages R9 is designed from the ground up for simplicity, redundancy, and serviceability, and is ideally suited for the PA-46 aircraft and Single- Pilot IFR operations. With R9, you’ll have three identical IFD5000 displays, with dual ADAHRS sensors, accessible from any of the three displays. FMS Advantages Dual WAAS/RNP-capable FMS900w Flight Management Systems (FMS) include an easy-to-use FMS keypad with a full QWERTY keyboard and display. The FMS900w dramatically simplifies Single Pilot IFR navigation. Flight plans can be entered on the FMS keypad or right from any of the IFD bezel controls. The FMS900w features full Airway Flight Planning capability and Avidyne’s exclusive GeoFill ™ , which simplifies flight plan entry by as much as 75%. The FMS900w graphically displays your flight path at all times, even when being vectored by ATC. This FMS Vectors ™ capability allows you to fly the active leg of the flight plan via the map, and the FMS900w will calculate the transition from Enroute GPS phase to ILS intercept, draw a curved intercept flight path on the display, and pro- vide wind-corrected roll steering commands to the autopilot—all with- out ever changing autopilot modes. R9 Service Advantages R9’s modular blade architecture improves mission readiness & aircraft dispatch reliability. Each component in the system is a line- replaceable unit (LRU) that can be easily diagnosed and exchanged without replacing the entire IFD. R9 provides a significant increase in diagnostics capability for install and routine maintenance support. Each IFD has a front-panel USB port that allows for easy loading of all database and software updates, including product enhancements such as Enhanced Vision (EVS) and Highway-in-the-Sky (HITS). R9 Upgrade Advantages R9’s ease of use vastly reduces workload even in the most challenging environmental or airspace conditions. R9 gives you the confidence to use your airplane the way it was meant to be used, be it VMC or single-pilot heavy IFR. R9 increases the value, safety and utility of your PA-46 aircraft. Rear view of IFD5000 GPS722 GPS Blade DVX740 VHF COM/VLOC Blade Entegra Release 9 Upgrade for your PA-46 Whether you are currently flying a dual-screen Entegra-equipped Matrix, or a 3-screen Entegra-equipped Meridan or Mirage, Avidyne is making the Entegra Release 9 suite available as a retrofit upgrade for you. Avidyne has defined an upgrade program that also provides a Release 9 retrofit for Meggitt Magic-equipped Meridians and Mirages as well. Contact Avidyne today to find out more. 55 Old Bedford Road Lincoln, MA 01773 Ph 781.402.7400 800 AVIDYNE Fax 781.402.7597 www.release9.com ©2010 Avidyne Corporation. All rights reserved. AV846 03/10 Rev.0 1,000 ®