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02-11-2013, 05:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
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SkyView Display Circuit Board Replacement Service Bulletin 021113
SkyView Display Circuit Board Replacement Service Bulletin 021113
An investigation revealed a manufacturing process deviation at a subcontractor which can cause a weakness in a printed circuit board that fulfills a critical role in a SkyView Display. Over time, this weakness can turn into a defect and manifest itself in behavior including: a display that does not power on, a display that powers on, but does not fully boot, or one that freezes during operation. Affected displays should be returned for repair.
To address this issue, Dynon Avionics has released a Technical Service Bulletin that instructs customers to determine if their equipment is affected. Returned displays will have the affected circuit board replaced. All other hardware will be updated as necessary and the display will be tested to ensure factory-new functionality.
For full information about this bulletin, please visit the following page: SkyView Display Circuit Board Replacement Service Bulletin 021113
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02-11-2013, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,820
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I got one of the last D180 units before the shift to Skyview. At the time I really wanted the latest, but there is a lot to be said for mature technology.
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02-11-2013, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Marshall TX (KASL)
Posts: 1,783
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When you read the details of what they found, why, and then how they are handling it, I have a great feeling about my avionics coming from Dynon. Class act, truly. I'll be checking my display tomorrow. You should hear a friend of mine RV-8 builder discuss his frustrating dealings with Garmin on their glass panel.
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02-11-2013, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Newport, TN
Posts: 7,496
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Originally Posted by Bill_H
When you read the details of what they found, why, and then how they are handling it, I have a great feeling about my avionics coming from Dynon. Class act, truly. I'll be checking my display tomorrow. You should hear a friend of mine RV-8 builder discuss his frustrating dealings with Garmin on their glass panel.
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Absolutely, lets hear it. If you are going to compare, lets get the real facts out here on the table....
Last edited by Brantel : 02-11-2013 at 08:50 PM.
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02-12-2013, 07:16 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 845
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Link to the bulletin: http://dynonavionics.com/docs/suppor...in_021113.html
The story:
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact....DZRGqDCOraM%3D
Quote:
Originally Posted by PilotBrent
SkyView Display Circuit Board Replacement Service Bulletin 021113
An investigation revealed a manufacturing process deviation at a subcontractor which can cause a weakness in a printed circuit board that fulfills a critical role in a SkyView Display. Over time, this weakness can turn into a defect and manifest itself in behavior including: a display that does not power on, a display that powers on, but does not fully boot, or one that freezes during operation. Affected displays should be returned for repair.
To address this issue, Dynon Avionics has released a Technical Service Bulletin that instructs customers to determine if their equipment is affected. Returned displays will have the affected circuit board replaced. All other hardware will be updated as necessary and the display will be tested to ensure factory-new functionality.
For full information about this bulletin, please visit the following page: SkyView Display Circuit Board Replacement Service Bulletin 021113
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02-12-2013, 09:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: 57AZ - NW Tucson area
Posts: 10,011
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...and a nice touch....
Your repaired display will carry a NEW 3-year warranty starting January 1, 2013
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Grumman Tiger N12GA - flying
La Cholla Airpark (57AZ) Tucson AZ
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02-12-2013, 10:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 863
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I called Dynon as my Skyview is installed but not powered. I thought that the serial number would be sufficient to know if my unit is subject to the SB. I was told that I do have to power the unit to find out, S/N is not sufficient. If you are in my situation, this may save you a phone call. There is no limit date for the claims anyway so... no sweat! 
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02-12-2013, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: La Feria Texas
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Thanks, that did save me a phone call. I am surprised that they could not tell from the number.
I guess it is not too hard to find a hot wire and power it up, will have to do that.
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02-12-2013, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 863
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonFromTX
Thanks, that did save me a phone call. I am surprised that they could not tell from the number.
I guess it is not too hard to find a hot wire and power it up, will have to do that.
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Might do that too if it's not too messy. Let us know how it goes, Don.
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02-12-2013, 12:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Orem, UT
Posts: 213
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Good Response ... but ...
This is a great response from Dynon. However, it reinforces my concern with the "all the eggs in one basket" aspect of the SkyView RV-12. With the older Dynon in the RV-12, it least you had a Garmin GPS working if your D-180 failed. Or a backup D100. With the current system, if the SkyView fails, you're going to be flying by the seat of your pants and the stall warning buzzer.
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