All,
As you can imagine, we often get asked about the SkyView installation in the RV-12. One question concerns a second display. Here is the complete answer; you can do it but you must be aware of all the factors involved.
Van's Aircraft has determined after extensive testing that a high load demand on the Rotax electrical system relative to its limited output will, over time, lead to failures of electrical system components.
An RV-12, when equipped with the optional lighting kit, will be nearly at the full capacity of the electrical system. The addition of a second SkyView display will put the electrical system over it's electrical load limit. Van's has taken the approach to optional electrical equipment that, to avoid confusion and long term service issues (particularly with aircraft that are not owned by the original builder), all optional equipment must be altogether compatible with all other options and all the standard equipment.
The limited load capacity of the Rotax electrical system coupled with the fact that there are numerous options associated with the addition of a second display (display size, possible second ADAHRS, possible second GPS) are key reasons that Van's is not developing a second display option for a SkyView equipped RV-12.
If the aircraft does not have the optional lighting kit installed, addition of a second display will not overtax the electrical system however subsequent owners of the aircraft will likely either ignore or not be aware of this fact. The experience of Van's Aircraft is that it is better to require all optional equipment be altogether compatible with all other options and all the standard equipment.
Adding a second SkyView Display can be accomplished by purchasing a second display, either an SV-D700 or SV-D1000, from Dynon or one of their authorized Dynon dealers. As with any such change, the responsibility for ensuring the proper mechanical and electrical installation lies with the builder. Dynon publishes electrical and mechanical specifications for the SkyView displays on its Website; you will need to perform work to determine how to fit the display and how it connects to your electrical system, including performing your own power budget calculations as well as making revisions to the aircraft operating and maintenance documentation.
Note, the SV-MAP-270 GPS Navigation License you receive with your Avionics Kit from Vans allows the SkyView navigation features to function on BOTH displays installed in one airplane; an additional license is not required.
-Robert
Dynon Marketing
As you can imagine, we often get asked about the SkyView installation in the RV-12. One question concerns a second display. Here is the complete answer; you can do it but you must be aware of all the factors involved.
Van's Aircraft has determined after extensive testing that a high load demand on the Rotax electrical system relative to its limited output will, over time, lead to failures of electrical system components.
An RV-12, when equipped with the optional lighting kit, will be nearly at the full capacity of the electrical system. The addition of a second SkyView display will put the electrical system over it's electrical load limit. Van's has taken the approach to optional electrical equipment that, to avoid confusion and long term service issues (particularly with aircraft that are not owned by the original builder), all optional equipment must be altogether compatible with all other options and all the standard equipment.
The limited load capacity of the Rotax electrical system coupled with the fact that there are numerous options associated with the addition of a second display (display size, possible second ADAHRS, possible second GPS) are key reasons that Van's is not developing a second display option for a SkyView equipped RV-12.
If the aircraft does not have the optional lighting kit installed, addition of a second display will not overtax the electrical system however subsequent owners of the aircraft will likely either ignore or not be aware of this fact. The experience of Van's Aircraft is that it is better to require all optional equipment be altogether compatible with all other options and all the standard equipment.
Adding a second SkyView Display can be accomplished by purchasing a second display, either an SV-D700 or SV-D1000, from Dynon or one of their authorized Dynon dealers. As with any such change, the responsibility for ensuring the proper mechanical and electrical installation lies with the builder. Dynon publishes electrical and mechanical specifications for the SkyView displays on its Website; you will need to perform work to determine how to fit the display and how it connects to your electrical system, including performing your own power budget calculations as well as making revisions to the aircraft operating and maintenance documentation.
Note, the SV-MAP-270 GPS Navigation License you receive with your Avionics Kit from Vans allows the SkyView navigation features to function on BOTH displays installed in one airplane; an additional license is not required.
-Robert
Dynon Marketing
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