601-00182-034 Service Bulletin Ifd5xx-4xx Series Upgrade To 10.3.0.2
601-00182-034 Service Bulletin Ifd5xx-4xx Series Upgrade To 10.3.0.2
601-00182-034 Service Bulletin Ifd5xx-4xx Series Upgrade To 10.3.0.2
1. Planning Information
1.1. Distribution/Eligibility
This Service Bulletin may be distributed only to those groups indicated below with a
check mark:
Group Distribution?
Avidyne internal & Field Support Personnel
Avidyne-authorized Service Facility
Avidyne Web/FTP Post
Avidyne-authorized Installer
Avidyne OEM customers
End-use customers, owners and operators
To determine what version of software is installed, press the “AUX” page key and
navigate to the “SYS” tab. Select the “Software” Line Select Key (LSK).
1.4. Reason
This service bulletin is required to upgrade systems listed in section 1.2 to release
10.3.0.2 software.
The table below displays which components will be updated as part of this FLS. The
symbol “*” below is used to indicate all possible values as listed in section 1.2.
1.7. Approval
The engineering data underlying the accomplishment instructions contained in Section 3
are FAA-approved. No other portion of this service bulletin is FAA-approved.
1.11. Accomplishment
This service bulletin describes the installation of software, which has been developed
with a DO-178B compliant process. Avidyne has assessed this update to be a minor
alteration allowing performance of this service bulletin by appropriately rated
repairman/repair station with a logbook entry.
1.12. Reference
None.
NOTE
Avidyne recommends that you save the “RUNONCE” file to your computer if you intend to
update more than one System with this Service Bulletin.
Cost
There is no charge for the software if downloaded from dealers.avidyne.com
website. There is a fee of $150.00 if a dealer wishes to order a USB drive with the
software preloaded. Contact Avidyne Sales at 888-723-7593 to order part number
850-00182-505.
Availability
The Release 10.3.0.2 Update Utility required to perform this Service Bulletin is
available for download via the Avidyne Dealer website or by request through the
software request form.
The labor to apply a software update to an IFD is not covered by any Avidyne warranty. Labor
costs associated with applying an update to an IFD are the responsibility of the aircraft owner
CRITICAL
It is important that you record all settings that may be important to the aircraft
owner/operator prior to performing this update.
NOTE
• See the appropriate Installation Manual listed in section 1.13 * for instructions on how to set
the Maintenance Mode accessible settings.
• See Pilot Guide for instructions on how to set the Flight Mode accessible settings.
• Downloading the user options and using these settings to subsequently transfer to the
system after the 10.3.0.2 update may not restore all pre-update settings in some situations.
* Choose the installation manual as appropriate for the aircraft being updated.
If the unit is currently at SW release 10.1.0.0, 10.1.1.0, 10.1.2.0 or 10.1.3.0 the user options
cannot be downloaded and restored. Doing so may damage the system configuration and the
unit will have to be returned to Avidyne for repair. If you are upgrading a software release
prior to 10.2.0.0 the settings must be manually recorded and restored.
CRITICAL
• If using the same USB drive to update more than one system, you must either:
CRITICAL
After downloading the update files from the website right click on the “RUNONCE” file and
click on “Properties”. Ensure that at the bottom of the pop up in Attributes that the Read-
only box is UNCHECKED. If it is checked, click on the Read-only box to UNCHECK it. If the
Read-only box is checked, and you attempt the SW update the update will skip a major
portion of the update resulting in a failed update attempt. See the pictures on following page
of the Read-only box CHECKED and UNCHECKED.
NOTE
If the system reports any error(s) other than errors listed in the steps below, contact
Avidyne Technical support at +1-888-723-7592 or [email protected].
The aircraft tail number can be set on the "Main System Config" page accessed from
Maintenance mode. See Appropriate Installation Manual or Pilot Guide for further
instructions.
If the system is not currently at one of the software versions listed in section 1.5
do not proceed.
You can obtain 601-00182-013 Service Bulletin Upgrade to release 10.1.0.0 from the Avidyne
Dealer web site dealers.avidyne.com. If needed the SW upgrade kit to bring the IFD to Release
10.1.0.0 or higher may be ordered by contacting Avidyne Sales at +1-888-723-7593 and
requesting kit part number 850-00182-500.
CRITICAL
• Failure to diligently and rigorously follow the steps outlined below may result in a
system that must be returned to Avidyne for repair incurring a charge of $1200.00.
• Ensure that you currently have one of the releases shown in the table under section
1.5 of this document.
• Confirm the aircraft tail number has been properly set prior to performing this
update. Failure to set this field may cause some options to become disabled following
the update.
Do not turn off power to the Avidyne System while the update is in progress unless the on-
screen prompts instruct you to do so.
• If electrical power is lost during the update the Avidyne System may have to return to
Avidyne for repair.
• If instructed to do so, power down the Avidyne System using one of the following:
o Avionics master switch,
o System power switch
o System circuit breaker.
• Turn the Avidyne System back on using the same method used to power it down.
• Aircraft battery supply may not be sufficient to power the Avidyne System for the
time required to complete the update.
o Avidyne suggests use of a ground-power source
o A battery tender is not sufficient
o You may choose to run the aircraft, with the alternator supplying voltage for
the duration of the update.
CRITICAL
• If performing the update on a bench, power must be supplied to both connectors P5001
and P5002 on IFD540/550s/Atlas and Helios units and P4001 and P4002 on IFD440s.
Failure to supply power to both connectors will result in a failed update.
2. _____ Insert the USB flash device, containing the Release 10.3.0.2 utilities listed in
Section 2.1, into the USB port of the Avidyne system.
4. _____ Verify that the Avidyne system has automatically begun the update process.
NOTE: If the Avidyne system has NOT auto started the Update process:
i. Make sure Maintenance mode is on the "Update" tab
ii. Press the left side of the “AUX” key until the "Update" tab is selected.
• If the update still fails to auto start use the right knob to highlight (twist) and select
(push) items:
CRITICAL
Select only the item identified as "Load 10.3.0.2 ". Selecting any other file than the “Load
10.3.0.2" file may damage the software load and require a return to Avidyne for repair.
6. _____ The Avidyne system will also prompt you to confirm you have completed the
steps outlined in Section 3.1. See picture below.
7a. ______ If you have completed the steps from Section 3.1:
i. Press PROCEED to continue the update process.
7b. _____ If you have not yet completed the steps from Section 3.1:
i. Press “CANCEL” to interrupt the update process. ‡
ii. Complete the recording of system settings as prescribed in Section 3.1
You may see the on-screen prompt below at some point during the update:
CRITICAL
Do not remove the USB drive
• Power down the system using one of the following:
1. Avionics master switch
2. Avidyne System power switch
3. Avidyne System circuit breaker
• Turn the Avidyne System back on using the same method used to power it down.
9. _____ Once you press "Proceed" there should be an "OK" next to the "System
Conformity Check" item.
10. _____ Press the "Done" soft key to reboot the box into flight mode.
11. _____ Once the startup screen appears, verify that the Software Version reads
10.3.0.2.
12. _____ Power cycle the Avidyne System using one method below:
a. Avionics Master switch
b. Avidyne System Power switch
c. Avidyne System Circuit Breakers
13. ______Wait ten seconds with the Avidyne System powered off.
14. ______ Turn the Avidyne System back on using the same method used to power it
off.
1. _____ Install the USB flash device into the USB connector on the bezel (if not
already installed)
2. _____ Power-on the system (if not already powered). The system should boot into
Maintenance mode.
If the system comes up in flight mode, simply reboot the system one more
time to get to Maintenance mode.
3. _____ Press the right side of the “AUX” key until the “Status” tab is displayed.
NOTE
The lower right knob can be used to scroll the list up and down to view all the items.
6. _____ Verify that no items listed on the system screen are displayed in a red font.
7. _____ Verify that the heading at the top of the screen reads "(Conforming)" just
under the word Software.
9. _____ Press the “AUX” page key and navigate to the “SYS” tab.
12. _____ Manually restore any settings that were recorded per Section 3.1.
6. Maintenance Record
When the accomplishment instructions are successfully completed, make appropriate
entries in Aircraft Maintenance Logbook.
Maintenance Record
Service Bulletin 601-00182-034 Rev15 Upgrade to Software Version 10.3.0.2 complied with.
On:
9/24/2022
______________________ For S/Ns:
M214712262
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Date Serial number Serial number
Customer Name:
Chris Salciccioli
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Customer Name
Customer Email:
[email protected]
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Customer Email Address
Customer Tel:
760-401-0469
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Customer Telephone Number
Tail Number:
N6113V
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Customer Tail Number
Aircraft Make/Model:
Cessna C172RG
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Make Model
By:
Robert Miele
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Printed Name
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Signature