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11-13-2016, 01:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Marietta, Ga
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AFS 4500 AHRS Failure
Hi All,
I have dual AFS 4500 screens in my RV-10, with dual AHRS.
Every so often I get an AHRS failure message which says to fly straight and level until it re equlibirates. I would not be too worried if this happened on rare occasion, but it seems to happen more frequently, maybe every 20 flights. This is very disconcerting when in IMC. Anyone out there have any words of wisdom?
I did not build the plane, so my knowledge of avionics is limited. Just for reference, it is communicating with the GTN 650 by ARINC. The Panel was from Steinair about 4 years ago
Tec Chipps
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11-13-2016, 02:46 PM
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Pm Sent
Sent you a PM via text, Ted.
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11-13-2016, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: X35 - Ocala, FL
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Sounds like it may be time to upgrade to the 5000 series.
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Jesse Saint
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11-13-2016, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jesse
Sounds like it may be time to upgrade to the 5000 series.
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And thus begins the hamster wheel of the EFIS industry. ;-)
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Kyle Boatright
Marietta, GA
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2019(?) RV-10
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11-17-2016, 06:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bristow, VA
Posts: 114
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I recommend contacting AFS - Info@Advanced-Flight-Systems.com
Their customer support is normally exceptional.
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Tim Lewis
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RV-10 N31TD - 1250 hrs
RV-6A N47TD - 1100 hrs (sold)
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11-18-2016, 06:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Delaware, OH (KDLZ)
Posts: 4,194
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Which AHRS to you have? AFS has released multiple AHRS over the life of the 4500s. I would give AFS a call.
I had one of the first generation units fail on my RV-10. The newer generations are better and faster. The downside is buying another unit, since I'm assuming that anyone with a 4500 is out of warranty already.
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