The CNI5000 is a system primarily used in the Cessna Citation Jet (CJ). This system utilized a main panel faceplate assembly for all communication, navigation, and transponder units. The radios (w/o bezels) install from the rear of the assembly. Therefore, CNI5000 versions of the Silver Crown product line (i.e. KN-53 -04, KT-70 -1101, KT-71 -6101, KY-196A -50, KY-196B -0201) do not have a bezel so that the radios can be installed in a stand alone installation. Furthermore, the CNI5000 radios have 5 volt lighting.

Click here to view the CNI5000 panel. (78KB image)
Click here to view a cockpit containing the CNI5000. (162KB image)

Upon receiving the KT-70 from Southeast Aerospace, you should note that the back two connectors on the unit are sealed with ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) tape. See the image below for example.

In order for the unit to work properly, both pieces of ESD tape need to be removed before use. The tape could cause the microprocessor to short out.

Even if you are not using the external EEPROM board kit, which connects to the smaller connector on the right side of the unit, the tape still needs to be removed.

Negotiating the exchange price of a unit only limits the allowable repair cap for the core unit. Southeast Aerospace's exchange transactions are based on the return of economically repairable core unit. Once the core is received and evaluated, the core repair cost incurred by SEA cannot exceed 80% of the original exchange price. That is, it cannot cost SEA more than 80% of the original OH/SV exchange price collected from the customer. Therefore, when and if an SEA exchange price is discounted, there is a risk that additional charges may be assessed once the core is returned and evaluated.

For more information, please refer to these other Exchange FAQs

The Mode S aircraft identification code is listed on AC Form 8050-3, Certificate of Aircraft Registration, as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aircraft Address Code. If the aircraft registration does not contain this information, aircraft owners with a Mode S transponder can obtain an aircraft identification code from the FAA Aircraft Registry in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This may be accomplished by writing to the following FAA address:

Federal Aviation Administration
Aircraft Registration Branch AFS-750
P.O. Box 25504
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0504

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