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INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MD25-( ) Series Airspeed Indicator
REV. B May 31, 2010
MANUAL NUMBER 9017051
MID-CONTINENT INSTRUMENT CO., INC. 9400 E. 34th Street N., Wichita, KS 67226 USA phone 316-630-0101 fax 316-630-0723 web www.mcico.com
FOREWORD This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, in accordance with current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. If further information is required, please contact: Mid-Continent Instruments Attn: Customer Service Dept. 9400 E. 34th Street N. Wichita, KS 67226 USA Phone 316-630-0101 Fax 316-630-0723 We welcome your comments concerning this manual. Although every effort has been made to keep it free of errors, some may occur. When reporting a specific problem, please describe it briefly and include the manual part number, the paragraph/figure/table number, and the page number. Send your comments to: Mid-Continent Instruments Attn: Technical Publications 9400 E. 34th Street N. Wichita, KS 67226 USA Phone 316-630-0101, Fax 316-630-0723 info1@mcico.com www.mcico.com
Copyright 2010 Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc.

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REVISION DETAIL
Rev. A B
Date 03/17/10 05/31/10
Approved CJM/BAW BAW/MKN
Detail Initial release. Update DO-160 qualification to include helicopter vibration compliance. Update Section 2.2 to include air fitting part number.
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Manual Number 9017051
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 1.1 1.2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES 1.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
SECTION 2 2.1 2.2 2.3
GENERAL INFORMATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTING INSTALLATION OPERATION
SECTION 3 3.1
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 3.1.1 SCALE ERROR 3.1.2 FRICTION / BALANCE ERROR 3.1.3 LEAKAGE CONFORMANCE
SECTION 4 4.1 4.2 NUMBER 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3
CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS STATEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION STATEMENT LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES TABLE QUALIFICATION TABLE MD25 OUTLINE DRAWING PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS MD25 REAR VIEW
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SECTION 1
1.1 INTRODUCTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The model MD25 series two-inch Airspeed Indicator is a Type A, air-driven, direct reading, self contained airspeed indicator built to meet or exceed SAE AS8019 standards as per FAA TSO-C2d. 1.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1.2.1 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Characteristics: Weight: Dimensions: Colors:
Connections: Mounting: Lighting:
0.6 pounds max See outline drawing Dial background is black #37038 per FED-STD-595 Markings are white #37875 per FED-STD-595 Pointer is white with black hub and counterweight Case and bezel are black Range markings per customer specifications 1/8-27 NPT per MIL-P-7105 Rear mount, see panel cutout Field replaceable light tray available for 5, 14, & 28VDC input with incandescent bulbs or white LEDs Table 1.1
1.2.2
QUALIFICATIONS
Specifications: Qualification: Environmental Qualification: Altitude: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature:
FAA TSO-C2d RTCA DO-160F Env. Cat. (D1)CAB[(SM)(UG)]XXXXXXYXXXXXXXXX -15,000 ft to +50,000 ft -20C to +55C (-4F to +131F) -55C to +85C (-67F to +185F) Table 1.2
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SECTION 2
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
This section contains mounting dimensions and other information pertaining to the installation of the MD25 Airspeed Indicator. 2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT
When unpacking this equipment, make a visual inspection for evidence of any damage that may have incurred during shipment. The following parts should be included: a. Airspeed Indicator b. Installation Manual Required equipment not provided: a. Mounting Hardware b. Air fittings four (4) #6-32 screws #6 lock washers (optional) two (2): 1/8-27 NPT x 1/8 tube fitting AN816-4D or similar (MCI P/N NY-400-1-2) MCI P/N MD25-( ) MCI P/N 9017051
Optional equipment available: a. Light tray (LED) b. Light tray (incandescent) c. 2.3 Tinnerman nuts (4) MCI P/N MD31, -4, -6 (28, 14, 5V) MCI P/N 6015358-2 (28V) MCI P/N 6015010-2 (14V) MCI P/N 6018634-2 (5V) MCI P/N 6013031
INSTALLATION
Install the MD25 Airspeed Indicator within the aircraft in accordance with the aircraft manufacturers instructions and the following steps: A. Ensure the available instrument panel cutout meets the requirements of the indicator. See Fig 3.2 for details. B. Secure the indicator to the instrument panel using the screw sizes called out in the mounting instructions. Length of screws will be determined by aircraft instrument panel thickness. The aircraft manufacturer or the installation facility is responsible for supplying appropriate installation hardware. C. Connect pitot line tube to the differential pressure port (designated P) on the back of the indicator. CAUTION: INSTALL FITTINGS IN PORTS WITH NO MORE THAN 45 IN-LBS OF TORQUE. IF TORQUE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN A SEAL THREAD SEALANT MUST BE USED. D. The remaining port (designated S) should be connected to the static line vented to atmospheric pressure. See Fig 3.3 for details. E. For units with light tray, connect wires to the appropriate voltage designated on the tray itself.
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FIGURE 3.1 MD25 OUTLINE DRAWING
4X 0.172 ON 2.625 BC 0.168
45TYP
2.270 2.260
FIGURE 3.2 PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
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1/8-27 NPT
TO ALTIMETER AND RATE OF CLIMB TO PITOT LINE TO STATIC LINE

FIGURE 3.3 MD25 REAR VIEW
SECTION 3
3.1
OPERATION
MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
The MD25 Airspeed Indicator shall meet these minimum performance requirements under standard test conditions. 3.1.1 SCALE ERROR 5 4 3 5 3.1.2 from from from from 20-60 Knots 70-90 Knots 100-160 Knots 180-350 Knots
FRICTION/BALANCE ERROR 3 from 40-180 Knots 5 from 190-350 Knots
3.1.3
LEAKAGE <0.05 In Hg in 1 min. under 15 In Hg Suction <1 Knot in 1 min. at Full Scale Deflection
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SECTION 4
4.1
CONFORMANCE
CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS STATEMENT
No periodic scheduled maintenance or calibration is necessary for continued airworthiness of the MD25 series Airspeed Indicator. If the unit fails to perform to specifications, it must be removed and serviced by a qualified service facility. 4.2 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION STATEMENT
NOMENCLATURE: Airspeed Indicator MODEL NUMBER: MD25-( ) MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS:
TSO NUMBER: C2d Minimum Performance Specifications: Test Specification (TS) 349, Test Data Sheet (TDS) 349 QUALIFICATION STANDARD: RTCA DO-160F CONDITIONS Temperature and Altitude Ground Survival Low Operating Low Ground Survival High Operating High Altitude Decompression Overpressure Temperature Variation Humidity Operational Shock and Crash Safety Vibration Explosion Waterproofness Fluids Sand and Dust Fungus Salt Spray Magnetic Effect Power Input Voltage Spike Audio Frequency Conducted Susceptibility Induced Signal Susceptibility Radio Frequency Susceptibility Emission of Radio Freq Energy Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility Lightning Direct Effects Icing ESD Flammability SECTION 4 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 DESCRIPTION OF TEST Category D1 -55C -20C +85C +55C +50,000 ft +50,000 ft -15,000 ft Category C Category A Category B Category S, Curve M Category U, Curve G Category X Category X Category X Category X Category X Category X Category Y Category X Category X Category X Category Category Category Category Category Category Category Category X X X X X X X X
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INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MD25-( ) Series Airspeed Indicator

REV. B May 31, 2010

MANUAL NUMBER 9017051

Copyright 2010 Mid-Continent Instrument Co., Inc.

Date 03/17/10 05/31/10

Approved CJM/BAW BAW/MKN

REV. B May 31, 2010

Manual Number 9017051

SECTION 1 1.1 1.2

SECTION 2 2.1 2.2 2.3

GENERAL INFORMATION UNPACKING AND INSPECTING INSTALLATION OPERATION

SECTION 4 4.1 4.2 NUMBER 1.1 1.2 3.1 3.2 3.3

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Characteristics: Weight: Dimensions: Colors:

Connections: Mounting: Lighting:

Specifications: Qualification: Environmental Qualification: Altitude: Operating Temperature: Storage Temperature:

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FIGURE 3.1 MD25 OUTLINE DRAWING

4X 0.172 ON 2.625 BC 0.168

FIGURE 3.2 PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS

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TO ALTIMETER AND RATE OF CLIMB TO PITOT LINE TO STATIC LINE

MINIMUM PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

FRICTION/BALANCE ERROR 3 from 40-180 Knots 5 from 190-350 Knots

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CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS STATEMENT

NOMENCLATURE: Airspeed Indicator MODEL NUMBER: MD25-( ) MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS:

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