4 inch instrument presenting aircraft compass heading with respect to magnetic north,
selected heading, selected course, and automatic bearing of ADF or RMI bearing read against
servo driven compass card
Able to interface to most modern GPS systems such as the GNS-430 and GNS-530
(see interconnect diagram)
Versions originally produced that require course programming from remote keyboard
of KNR-665A nav system
Selected heading may be made remotely with Heading Select knob of KMC-340 mode
controller when used with KFC-300 system
DME display with numerical data and appropriate annunciation
Displays distance to VORTAC or waypoint of left portion of display, range is indicated to nearest
tenth of a nautical mile from 0-99 and to nearest nautical mile from 100-389
Ground speed shown by middle portion of display indicated to nearest knot from 0-999 knots
Time-to-station displayed by right portion of display to the nearest minute from 0-99 minutes
Radar altitude shown as dashed lines on middle display between 1250 and 1000 feet and numerically
to nearest 10 feet from 990 to 0 feet
Radial inform from VORTAC or waypoint shown on middle display when RAD button on
KNS-81 is pressed
Digital display indicates source of frequency informtion controlling DME such as NAV1, NAV2
Indicator will display RNV when the displayed range, ground sped, and time-to-station are
derived from area navigation system
Indicator will display all dashes if power is either turned on or momentarily lost during frequency
HOLD
Readout brightness is automatically controlled with respect to cockpit ambient lighting by
photocell located to left of digital readout
Slaved gyro heading
Internal lighting
For use with ARINC Standard Compass systems
Versions available with 30 Hz resolvers commonly used with KNR-630 nav receivers (see table below)
Versions available with 400 Hz resolvers commonly used with KNR-634 and KNR-634 nav receivers (see table below)
Versions available with both 30 and 400 Hz resolvers (see table below)
Versions originally produced that are compatible with 3 or 4 wire or NO RMI units (see table below)
Models available with black or gray bezel (see table below)
Models available with 5 or 28V lighting (see table below)
TSO'd
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight:
5.5 lbs.
Size:
4.26" x 4.26" x 8.02"
TSO:
TSO C52a and TSO C66a
Env. Categories:
GAPAAAXXXXXX
Power Input:
28VDC with 0.1 amp max current; 26VAC 400Hz 30VA; 5V lighting 600mA; 28V lighting 320mA
ARINC 30Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-40
30 or 400Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-42
30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-43
30 or 400Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-45
30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-48
30 or 400Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-50
30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-53
30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-56
30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
PLEASE NOTE:
THE ABOVE LISTED PART NUMBERS REFLECT THE DIFFERENT UNITS ORIGINALLY AVAILABLE
BY THE MANUFACTURER AND DO NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE OR REFLECT THE CURRENT AVAILBILITY OF THESE DIFFERENT
UNITS BY SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE OR THE AFTERMARKET
AVAILABLE KPI-553A
Part #: 066-3045-50
HSI
PRODUCT FAQ
Click on a question below to see the answer. If you have a question about this model that is not answered below, please contact sales@seaerospace.com
Can the Bendix/King KPI-553A display the distance information output by the Garmin GNS-430?
Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information
Can the Bendix/King KPI-553A display the distance information output by the Garmin GNS-430?
Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information
What is the difference between Honeywell (Bendix/King) part numbers with 9 digits vs. 12 digits?
None, they represent the same unit. Original King Radio part numbers were 9 digits. For example, 066-3056-01. During the Bendix and King merger (i.e. Bendix/King), a new part numbering system was created that converted these 9 digit part numbers to 12 digits. Therefore, 066-3056-01 became 066-03056-0001. Despite this numbering change, units that were originally from the King Radio design still have the 9 digit part number format on the unit dataplate. The 12 digit format for King units appears to be used for catalog and internal Honeywell purposes only. Therefore, any unit that has a zero in its third to last number (i.e. XXX-XXXX-X0XX) has a 9 digit part number (i.e. XXX-XXXX-XXX) on its dataplate / ID Plate.
Why did Bendix/King change their part numbers from a 9 digit to a 12 digit format?
In January 1989 Bendix/King changed from a nine digit to a twelve digit part numbering system. The new, larger 12 digit numbers allowed for the inclusion of software version into the last two digits of the part number for certain units in which software changed frequently such as EFIS and TCAS processors. Therefore, the two digits immediately preceding the software version indicate the hardware version of the unit.
Different software versions imply different operational features and/or interface capabilities and software modifications imply software repairs (bug fixes) to insure proper operation of these features and interfaces. Software version upgrades frequently require hardware modifications to the unit. Such hardware modifications accompanying software version upgrades do not necessarily change the hardware version of the unit.
How does Southeast Aerospace calculate exchange prices and acceptable exchange cores?
Southeast Aerospace exchanges are based on the return of an undamaged, economically repairable core unit with identical part number as the unit shipped to the customer. An "economically repairable" core is defined as one where the cost to repair/overhaul (or Repair Cap) does not exceed 75% of the original SV/OH exchange price billed. Should the Repair Cap exceed 75%, the customer will be billed the additional amount. In the event this amount exceeds the Outright Price for the unit, the customer would only be billed the difference between the Outright Price and SV/OH Exchange Price with the core returned as-is to the customer.
Here is an example of such a transaction:
$1000 Exchange Price charged to customer
$1000 x .75 = $750 Maximum Allowable core repair charge or Repair Cap
$2000 Cost to repair core unit
- $750 Less Core repair cap
---------
$1250 Additional billing amount.
2250.00 Total Cost of transaction
Please Note:
SEA offers exchange on new items as well. However, repair cap as indicated above is still based on SV/OH exchange price.
KPI-553A Product FAQ
Click on a question below to see the answer. If you have a question about this model that is not answered below,
please contact sales@seaerospace.com
Can the Bendix/King KPI-553A display the distance information output by the Garmin GNS-430?
Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information
Can the Bendix/King KPI-553A display the distance information output by the Garmin GNS-430?
Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information
What is the difference between Honeywell (Bendix/King) part numbers with 9 digits vs. 12 digits?
None, they represent the same unit. Original King Radio part numbers were 9 digits. For example, 066-3056-01. During the Bendix and King merger (i.e. Bendix/King), a new part numbering system was created that converted these 9 digit part numbers to 12 digits. Therefore, 066-3056-01 became 066-03056-0001. Despite this numbering change, units that were originally from the King Radio design still have the 9 digit part number format on the unit dataplate. The 12 digit format for King units appears to be used for catalog and internal Honeywell purposes only. Therefore, any unit that has a zero in its third to last number (i.e. XXX-XXXX-X0XX) has a 9 digit part number (i.e. XXX-XXXX-XXX) on its dataplate / ID Plate.
Why did Bendix/King change their part numbers from a 9 digit to a 12 digit format?
In January 1989 Bendix/King changed from a nine digit to a twelve digit part numbering system. The new, larger 12 digit numbers allowed for the inclusion of software version into the last two digits of the part number for certain units in which software changed frequently such as EFIS and TCAS processors. Therefore, the two digits immediately preceding the software version indicate the hardware version of the unit.
Different software versions imply different operational features and/or interface capabilities and software modifications imply software repairs (bug fixes) to insure proper operation of these features and interfaces. Software version upgrades frequently require hardware modifications to the unit. Such hardware modifications accompanying software version upgrades do not necessarily change the hardware version of the unit.
How does Southeast Aerospace calculate exchange prices and acceptable exchange cores?
Southeast Aerospace exchanges are based on the return of an undamaged, economically repairable core unit with identical part number as the unit shipped to the customer. An "economically repairable" core is defined as one where the cost to repair/overhaul (or Repair Cap) does not exceed 75% of the original SV/OH exchange price billed. Should the Repair Cap exceed 75%, the customer will be billed the additional amount. In the event this amount exceeds the Outright Price for the unit, the customer would only be billed the difference between the Outright Price and SV/OH Exchange Price with the core returned as-is to the customer.
Here is an example of such a transaction:
$1000 Exchange Price charged to customer
$1000 x .75 = $750 Maximum Allowable core repair charge or Repair Cap
$2000 Cost to repair core unit
- $750 Less Core repair cap
---------
$1250 Additional billing amount.
2250.00 Total Cost of transaction
Please Note:
SEA offers exchange on new items as well. However, repair cap as indicated above is still based on SV/OH exchange price.
REPAIR
No repair or service price information available for this item online. Please contact our Service Department for a Repair Quote on this item.
Item is not available for over-the-counter(OTC) sale and must be installed by Southeast Aerospace.
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