Aspen 1000 Calibration

Tech Note 2009‐09

Tech Note for Air Data Calibration
Tech Note 2009‐09 Rev B January 7, 2011
Description:
The EFD1000 display contains an air data type computer with associated computing systems,
and incorporates air data correction internally. This Tech Note contains the manner of testing
and the specifications for the EFD1000 system to permit altitude calibration of the equipment
and validation under 14CFR 91.411, and also airspeed calibration.
NOTE: Contact an Aspen Field Service Representative prior to calibrating airspeed.
1. SUBJECT
The EFD1000 display altitude and airspeed can be tested and field calibrated using the
procedures identified below. This Tech Note describes the means to acquire the calibration
tool and instructions to test and calibrate the EFD1000. These data can be used to permit an
appropriately rated repair facility to add the EFD1000 to the Operations Specifications, and
plan, supervise, perform, and approve for return to service the maintenance, or preventive
maintenance described.
2. EFFECTIVITY
This Tech Note is applicable to aircraft with the EFD1000 PFD System Part Number A‐05‐110‐00
with Software version 1.1 or subsequent and hardware modification status of ‘A’ or
subsequent. It is also applicable to hardware version 910‐00001‐001, 910‐00001‐002, 910‐
00001‐004, 910‐00001‐101, 910‐00001‐104 or 910‐00001‐105 with Software version 2.0 or
subsequent.
3. COMPLIANCE
The test portion of this tech note can be used to fulfill the altimeter instrument portion of the
14CFR Part 91.411 Altimeter system and altitude reporting equipment tests and inspections (14
CFR Part 43 Appendix E paragraph (b)(2)).
All activities described in this Tech note must be accomplished with a pitot static test set that is
properly calibrated to a standard acceptable to the FAA or other Civil Aviation Regulatory
entity. If the airspeed part of the test set is not calibrated, then the airspeed calibration cannot
be accomplished. See 14CFR Part 145.109.
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4. APPROVAL
These data are developed by the manufacturer which are acceptable to the Administrator, and
constitutes the corrective maintenance procedures for the EFD1000 system.
5. BACKGROUND
The altitude sensor and airspeed sensor in the EFD1000 can be subject to drift over time. This
procedure permits recalibration. As noted below, if recalibration is necessary in an interval of
less than six months, return the unit to the factory for repair.
NOTE: The purpose of the calibration procedures is to address drift. If the indications are incorrect
at initial installation, then it is possible that the sensor is damaged. Caution must be
exercised to avoid over‐pressuring the sensors. It is good practice to connect the air data
lines after all other work on the EFD1000 system is completed.
6. CHANGE SUMMARY
No change is accomplished. These are test and calibration procedures.
7. WARRANTY INFORMATION
Unless authorized, this Tech Note activity is not covered by warranty.
8. LABOR
It is estimated that 2 hours of labor will be required to perform the actions described in this
Tech Note, not including documentation.
9. REFERENCE
This Tech Note, 14CFR Part 43 Appendix E.


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10. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED

Qty Part Number Description (refer to the Installation
Manual for additional source information)
1 Kingston® brand Micro SD card Air Data Field Calibration Tool SD Card. The
per PFD or equivalent, 2GB or less. file is downloaded from the Aspen website.
1 377‐4A‐50A Castleberry Model 377‐4A‐50A or
equivalent (capable of 30,000 feet for
altitude testing and 450 knots for airspeed).
The equipment must be properly calibrated.
1 A-06-507-00 or Pitot Quick Connector (Aspen Avionics)
275-00001-002
1 A-06-505-00 or Static Quick Connector (Aspen Avionics)
275-00001-001
4 Aero Seal 6604 or equivalent Hose clamps (Avionics Distributor)
Convenient Imperial Eastman 44PN or 1/4” pitot and static tubing (Avionics
Length equivalent Distributor)
11. Obtaining the Air Data Field Calibration Tool SD Card

1. NOTE: These instructions show how to download the correct “sdboot.bin” file.
2. Obtain a MicroSD card. MicroSD cards can be purchased from local electronics, office supply or
camera stores.
3. Navigate your computer browser to the Aspen Avionics Dealer Ramp, Technical Page.
4. Under Evolution Flight Display Tech Notes click the link for Air Data Field Calibration Tool.
5. Click the “Download the Air Data Field Calibration Tool” link. A File Download dialog box will
open.
6. Click the Save button. A “Save As” dialog box will open.
7. Select the drive and folder where you want to save the file and click the Save button.
8. Copy the file (the name of the file is “sdboot.bin”) to the root directory of the MicroSD card
using a flash card reader/writer.
12. EFD1000 Altimeter Leak Test

1. Disconnect the EFD1000 system from the aircraft pitot and static systems. Connect the EFD1000
static and pitot connections to the static port and pitot port (respectively) of the pitot static test
set.
2. Turn on the EFD1000.
3. Set the barometric pressure adjustment on the EFD1000 to 29.92 inHg
4. The pitot port should be open to the atmosphere at the pitot‐static test set 1 .

1
The valves in the EFD1000 are sealed to the atmosphere when the fittings are disconnected. Therefore opening
to the atmosphere at the EFD1000 is not practical.


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5. Set the altitude in the test set to a pressure of 15,000 feet plus the field elevation.
6. Note any change in altitude after one minute.
7. To pass the Altimeter leak test, the altitude indication on the EFD1000 must not change more
than 100 feet in one minute. If it does not pass the leak test, proceed to Section 18.
13. EFD1000 Airspeed Leak Test

NOTE: When the air data is exercised with no associated acceleration, the attitude indication may be
affected. This is normal.
1. Disconnect the EFD1000 system from the aircraft pitot and static systems. If not already
accomplished, connect the EFD1000 static and pitot connections to the static port and pitot port
(respectively) of the pitot static test set. Verify the test equipment connections do not leak.
3. The static port should be open to the atmosphere at the pitot static test set.
4. Set the airspeed in the test set to 450 knots and seal the system at that pressure.
5. Wait one minute.
6. Note any change in airspeed on the EFD1000 airspeed indications.
7. To pass the Airspeed leak test, the airspeed indication on the EFD1000 must not change more
than 1 knot in one minute. If it does not pass the leak test, proceed to Section 18.
14. Altimeter Test Procedure

1. Verify the Leak Test (Section 12) was accomplished.
2. Verify the temperature of the EFD1000 system and the outside air temperature is 25 ± 10°C.
3. If not previously accomplished, connect the EFD1000 pitot connection directly to the pitot port
of the Pitot Static Test Set.
4. If not previously accomplished, connect the EFD1000 static connection directly to the static port
6. Using the test set, perform an altitude test as follows:
a. With the barometric pressure scale at 29.92 inches of mercury, the altimeter shall be
subjected successively to pressures corresponding to the altitude specified in Table 1 up
to 30,000 feet or the maximum normally expected operating altitude of the airplane in
which the EFD1000 system is installed, whichever is greater. The reduction in pressure
shall be made at a rate not in excess of 20,000 feet per minute to within approximately
2,000 feet of the test point. The test point shall be approached at a rate compatible with
the test equipment. The altimeter shall be kept at the pressure corresponding to each
test point for at least 1 minute, but not more than 10 minutes, before a reading is taken.
The error at all test points must not exceed the tolerances specified in Table 1.
NOTE: Setting the Barometric pressure scale on the EFD1000 and the test set is essential for correct
operation.


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In addition, the altitude readings on the test set must be precisely at the proper altitudes
shown in the table.
7. Record the calibrated altitudes and the EFD1000 indicated altitudes, particularly at 500 feet,
10,000 feet and 30,000 feet (these are the calibration points for the Altimeter Calibration
Procedure)
8. If the test passes, then no recalibration is required. Complete the remainder of the static testing
as required by regulation and update the Aircraft Records, identifying the altitudes tested. The
test is accomplished in accordance with 14CFR Part 43 Appendix E paragraph (b) (2).
9. If the altitude is in error at any altitude by more than three times the tolerance, or a
recalibration is necessary within six months of a previous calibration, proceed to Section 18.
10. If the altitude requires calibration, proceed to Section 15.
15. Altimeter Calibration Procedure

Figure 1 PFD “key” Functions
1. Verify the Altimeter Leak Test was completed (see Section 12 above).
2. Verify the PFD has software version 1.1 or subsequent.
4. Obtain the Air Data Field Calibration Tool SD Card (see Section 11 above).
5. Power on the EFD1000 in the aircraft for a minimum of 10 minutes using a ground power unit
prior to beginning the calibration procedure.
6. Insert the SD card loaded with the Air Data Field Calibration Tool and enter the Installation
Menu by pressing the “MENU” key and turning the right knob clockwise until the last menu page


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is shown. Then press MENU and the two line select keys directly below “MENU” simultaneously
for 3 seconds. See Figure 1.
7. Rotate the right knob to turn to the last page of the Installation Menu. Then boot from the SD
card by pressing the two buttons closest to the knobs for three seconds. See Figure 1. When
the display responds to the button press, release the buttons.
8. The EFD will proceed directly into the Air Data Field Calibration Tool.
9. There are four options available next to the top four line keys (starting below the MENU key)
a. Adjust Altitude
b. Adjust IAS
c. Load Factory Default Cal
d. Load Other Cal
10. “Adjust Altitude” is used to calibrate the EFD1000 altitude indications. When pressed, the title
“Enter Altitude (ft)” is presented and you must enter the three values recorded earlier for 500,
10000 and 30000 feet (pressing MENU returns you to the Main Menu).
a. The first line key is the 500 ft key. Press the key, and then use the right knob to adjust
the value to the EFD1000 value recorded when the calibrated source was set at 500 ft.
b. The second line key is the 10000 ft key. Press this key, and then use the right knob to
adjust the value to the EFD1000 value recorded when the calibrated source was set at
10000 ft.
c. The third line key is the 30000 ft key. Press this key, and then use the right knob to
30000 ft.
d. The fourth key is the ACCEPT CAL key. Once the values are entered, press this key to
accept the calibration or press MENU to reject the calibration and return to the main
menu.
e. The software tool will determine whether or not the values entered will produce a valid
calibration2 . If not, a Calibration Rejected message will be displayed and you must press
the MENU key to begin the process again.
f. If the values are accepted, you will see “Calibration Accepted” on this screen. Then you
must name the calibration by entering the date and time of the calibration (use this
format: Day Month Year‐Hour Minute; example: 12NOV2009‐0845). This is
accomplished by selecting the name by pressing the first line key and using the right
cursor to scroll through letters (numbers and symbols) use the left knob to select each
letter in turn. Up to 16 letters may be used.
g. If you are satisfied with everything, press the second line key (Write Calibration).
Writing Calibration will be shown. It takes about 20 seconds while the calibration writes
to the system.

2
A valid calibration simply means a linear error distribution. A valid calibration must rely on accurate correction
observations and correct inputs performed by the technician. A valid calibration may be an incorrect calibration.


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h. After the calibration is written, the status will return to Ready and the new name will
appear on the Main Menu as the Current Calibration.
11. Once complete, reboot the system by pressing the REV button.
12. Verify proper calibration by completing the Altimeter Test Procedure, Section 11.
13. Update the Aircraft Records, identifying the altitudes tested.
NOTE: If the System fails to accept the Calibration Procedures refer to Section 18.
16. Airspeed Test Procedure

1. Verify the Airspeed Leak Test (Section 13) was accomplished.
3. Unless previously accomplished, connect the EFD1000 pitot connection directly to the pitot port
4. Unless previously accomplished, connect the EFD1000 static connection directly to the static
port of the Pitot Static Test Set.
6. The airspeed indicator shall be subjected successively to pressures corresponding to the
airspeeds specified in Table 2 up to 200 knots or the maximum airspeed of the airplane in which
the airspeed indicator is installed, whichever is greater. The test point shall be approached at a
rate compatible with the test equipment. The airspeed shall be kept at the pressure
corresponding to each test point for at least 1 minute, but not more than 10 minutes, before a
reading is taken. The error at all test points must not exceed the tolerances specified in Table 2.
NOTE: The airspeeds on the test set must be precisely at the proper airspeeds shown in the table.
7. Record the calibrated airspeeds and the EFD1000 indicated airspeeds, particularly at 50, 85 and
200 knots (these are the calibration points for the Airspeed Calibration Procedure).
8. If the test passes, then no recalibration is required. Complete the remainder of the pitot static
testing as required by regulation and update the Aircraft Records.
9. If the airspeed is in error at any airspeed by more than two times the tolerance, or a
recalibration is necessary within six months of a previous calibration, proceed to Section 18.
10. If the airspeed requires calibration, proceed to Section 17.
17. Airspeed Calibration Procedure

NOTE: Contact an Aspen Field Service Representative prior to calibrating airspeed.
1. Verify the airspeed portion of the Pitot Static Test Set is in calibration. If not, the calibration
cannot be accomplished.
3. Verify the leak test was completed (see Section 12 above).
4. Verify the PFD has software version 1.1 or subsequent.
5. Obtain the Air Data Field Calibration Tool SD Card (see Section 11 above).


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6. Power on the EFD1000 in the aircraft for a minimum of 10 minutes using a ground power
unit prior to beginning the calibration procedure.
7. Insert the SD card and enter the Installation Menu by pressing the “MENU” key and turning
the right knob clockwise until the last menu page is shown. Then press MENU and the two
line select keys directly below “MENU” simultaneously for 3 seconds. See Figure 1.
8. Rotate the right knob to turn to the last page of the Installation Menu (11 of 11). Then boot
from the SD card by pressing the two buttons closest to the knobs for three seconds. See
Figure 1. When the display responds to the button press, release the buttons.
9. The EFD will proceed directly into the Air Data Field Calibration Tool.
10. There are four options available next to the top four line keys (starting below the MENU
key):
a. Adjust Altitude
b. Adjust IAS
c. Load Factory Default Cal
d. Load Other Cal
11. “Adjust IAS” permits calibration of the airspeed indications. You will see the title: Adjust IAS
(kts). When pressed, the title “Enter Airspeed (kts)” is presented and you must enter the
three values recorded earlier for 50, 85 and 200 knots (pressing MENU returns you to the
Main Menu).
a. The first line key is the 50 knots key. Press the key, and then use the right knob to
50 kias.
b. The second line key is the 85 knots key. Press this key, and then use the right knob to
85 kias.
c. The third line key is the 200 knots key. Press this key, and then use the right knob to
200 kias.
d. The fourth key is the ACCEPT CAL key. Once the values are entered, press this key to
accept the calibration or press MENU to reject the calibration and return to the main
menu.
e. The software tool will determine whether or not the values entered will produce a valid
calibration3 . If not, a Calibration Rejected message will be displayed and you must press
the MENU key to begin the process again.
f. If the values are accepted, you will see Calibration Accepted on this screen. Then you
must name the calibration by entering the date and time of the calibration (use this
format: Day Month Year‐Hour Minute; example: 12NOV2009‐0845). This is

3
A valid calibration simply means a linear error distribution. A valid calibration must rely on accurate correction
observations and correct inputs performed by the technician. A valid calibration may not be a correct calibration.


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accomplished by selecting the name by pressing the first line key and using the right
cursor to scroll through letters (numbers and symbols) use the left knob to select each
letter in turn. Up to 16 letters may be used.
g. If you are satisfied with everything, press the second line key (Write Calibration).
“Writing Calibration” will be shown. It takes about 20 seconds while the calibration
writes to the system.
12. Once complete, reboot the system by pressing the REV button.
13. Verify that the adjustment worked correctly and verify proper calibration by completing the
Airspeed Test Procedure, Section 16 above.
14. Update the aircraft records.
18. Actions to be Taken in the Event of an Unsuccessful Calibration
or Unsuccessful Test.
If the leak test was unsuccessful, contact your Aspen Field Service Representative to arrange for
returning the equipment to the factory.
If the altitude test results were in error of more than three times the tolerance at any point, or a
recalibration is needed within 6 months of a previous calibration, contact your Aspen Field Service
Representative to arrange for returning the equipment to the factory.
If the airspeed test results were in error of more than two times the tolerance at any point, or a
recalibration is needed within 6 months of a previous calibration, contact your Aspen Field Service
Representative to arrange for returning the equipment to the factory.


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19. Altitude Tolerance Table
The following table identifies the acceptable altitude tolerances for the EFD1000 display.
Altitude in Feet Tolerance
0 ±20.0 feet
500 ±20.0 feet
1,000 ±20.0 feet
2,000 ±25.0 feet
3,000 ±25.0 feet
4,000 ±25.0 feet
5,000 ±25.0 feet
8,000 ±30.0 feet
10,000 ±33.2 feet
11,000 ±35.0 feet
14,000 ±40.0 feet
17,000 ±45.0 feet
20,000 ±50.0 feet
30,000 ±75.0 feet
Table 1 Altitude Tolerance Table
20. Airspeed Tolerance Table
The following table identifies the acceptable airspeed tolerances for the EFD1000 display.
Caution: Do not exceed the capability of the test set.
Airspeed in Knots Tolerance
50 ±5.0 knots
80 ±3.0 knots
100 ±2.0 knots
120 ±2.0 knots
150 ±2.0 knots
200 ±2.0 knots
250 ±2.4 knots
300 ±2.8 knots
350 ±3.2 knots
400 ±3.6 knots
450 ±4.0 knots
Table 2 Airspeed Tolerance Table


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21. Air Data Calibration Display Nomenclature
The following tables show the air data display elements and comments on the meaning.
Shown on the EFD1000 Display: Comment:
Air Data Field Calibration This is the title of the utility.
PN: 309‐00005‐001 This is the part number of the tool.
Current Cal: XQLMEK This is the title of the current calibration.
This describes what is about to be done and
READY asks for the technician to be certain that this is
the desired procedure.
MAIN MENU
If you wish to exit with no changes, press the
‘REV’ button. Otherwise press MENU or a knob
to continue.
Press this Line Select Key to go to the altitude
Adjust Altitude
calibration procedure.
Press this Line Select Key to go to the airspeed
Adjust IAS
calibration procedure.
Press this Line Select Key to load the factory
Load Factory Default Cal default calibrations for airspeed and altitude.
See section 22.
Press this Line Select Key to load a titled
Load Other Cal calibration for airspeed and altitude. See
section 22.

22. Factory Default Cal and Load Other Cal
Load Factory Default Cal will reload and save the factory default calibrations. If the pitot or
static sensor has drifted, this calibration is not satisfactory. Pressing this line select key will load
the factory calibration values for both airspeed and altitude. This is a useful function to restart
adjustments after an improperly done calibration. The default cal operation will take about 20
seconds. If the sensors have drifted, a Default Cal is most likely an incorrect calibration.
Load Other Cal will take you to another screen with the title Select Calibration. This screen will
have up to the last 5 calibrations with titles (as entered during the calibration process). Select
any one of these and that calibration will be loaded and saved. The title will change to reflect
what was loaded. Do not use this function unless directed by a Field Service Representative.


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10. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED

11. Obtaining the Air Data Field Calibration Tool SD Card

12. EFD1000 Altimeter Leak Test

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13. EFD1000 Airspeed Leak Test

14. Altimeter Test Procedure

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15. Altimeter Calibration Procedure

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16. Airspeed Test Procedure

17. Airspeed Calibration Procedure

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