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Engine information, Flight director, Efis software updates – TruTrak EFIS (8300-056) User Manual

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TruTrak Flight Systems

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EFIS Installation Manual

February 2009

8300-056 Rev B


ENGINE INFORMATION

If the Engine Data Module is installed, connecting the TCB A & B
will display engine information at the top of display. More detailed
information is available under the page button. You must return to the
MAIN page to enter the setup pages.







FLIGHT DIRECTOR

The magenta wings that come up when the FD button is pressed will
show the aircraft flight positioning to follow and maintain TRK, VSI,
NAV, etc commands. All the pilot has to do is keep the triangle in the
wings as they move to follow the commands the pilot commanded the
EFIS to perform. A change in TRK will command the wings to bank
in the direction to acquire the new TRK. (AS SHOWN) A command to
climb to a new altitude will cause the wings to move up on the
horizontal plane to acquire the new altitude. When there is not enough
airspeed to perform a climb. The FD wings will not rise above the
horizon.




EFIS SOFTWARE UPDATES

COMPACT FLASH SLOT

The EFIS software can be updated by inserting a Compact
Flash card (CE), with the face down, in the top slot on the
back. Software updates are available from TruTrak Then
apply power to the EFIS, monitor the screen. Follow the
instructions on the screen. When power is applied to the
EFIS again the new software will be installed. Confirm the
update by watching the display lower left side on startup
for the version number change or in the INFO page..