Document Number: 601-00083-048

Title: R9 Release Upgrade to Release 9.4.1

Revision: 02
Date: 18 December 2018

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

The Accomplishment Instructions contained in Section 3 may only be performed by appropriately

authorized personnel.

1.2 Effectivity/Compatibility
This Service Bulletin applies to Avidyne 700-00083- ()Integrated Flight Display with the Release 9.3,
9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3 or 9.4 software installed. To determine what version of software is installed, press the
“SYS” page key and navigate to the “Setup” tab. The software version is displayed at the top of the
"Main" page.

NOTE: If the system to be updated is not running one of the versions listed above, the ACR and GPS
blades will need to be returned to Avidyne to be updated prior to completing this update.

1.3 Concurrent Requirements

None.

1.4 Reason
This service bulletin is required to upgrade the R9 systems, p/n 700-00083- (), to Release 9.4.1 software.

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1.5 Description
This service bulletin provides the material and instructions for loading any of the following
software pieces that are not already at version 9.4.1.

The table below displays which components will be updated as part of this FLS.
Component 9.3 9.3.1 9.3.2 9.3.3 9.4
System System System System System
60 Min 60 Min 45 Min 45 Min 20 Min
ACR Flight mode √ √ √ √ √
code.
ACR Maintenance √ √ √ √ √
mode code.
ACR 9s12
Bootloader
ACR 9s12
Application code
ACR Bootloader √ √ √ √
VHF DSP √ √ √ √
Processor.
VHF 9s12 √ √ √ √
Application code
GPS Bootloader √ √
GPS Application √ √
code
GPS FPGA √ √
MPIO 9s12
Bootloader
MPIO 9s12
Application code
FPSM 9s12
Application code

1.6 Compliance
This Service Bulletin is optional but recommended for systems (700-00083-()) that are already at release
9.3, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.3.3 or 9.4. Systems currently running a version prior to 9.3 will need to first apply
Service Bulletin 601-00083-044.

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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.

1.8 Time Required

See table in section 1.5

1.9 Weight and Balance

No change.

1.10 Electrical Load Data

No change.

1.11 Software Accomplishment

None.

1.12 Reference
None.

1.13 Publications affected

The following documents are applicable to the 9.4.1 release.

600-00190-000 700-00083-() INTEGRATED FLIGHT DISPLAY PILOT'S GUIDE - Rev 06 or later

600-00160-000 700-00083-() INTEGRATED FLIGHT DISPLAY INSTALLATION MANUAL - Rev 19
or later
600-00712-002 FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement For Cirrus Design Corporation
Model SR20/SR22 and SR22, Rev 02 or later
600-00263-002 FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement For Piper PA-46R-350T Matrix,
Rev 01 or later
600-00289-001 FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement For Piper PA-32-301, PA-32R-
301FT, PA-32R-301SP and PA-32R-301HP, Rev 01 or later
Please contact Avidyne Sales to order the appropriate documents if necessary.

2. Material – Cost and Availability

Cost: There is a fee of $999.00 for a USB drive with the software preloaded. Contact Avidyne
Sales at 888-723-7593 to order kit part number 850-00073-513. Please note that the labor to
apply the software is not covered by Avidyne Warranty. The labor charge for this update
is the responsibility of the aircraft owner.

2.1 Required Materials

1. Kit 850-00073-513 supplied by Avidyne which will consist of a formatted 8 GB USB flash device
containing:
• 500-00185-001 GoldMaster.dsf Rev 02- Database and Configuration Update Utility
• 500-00132-005 CONFORMITY CHECKER.dsf Rev 01 - Conformity Check Utility
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 • 500-00254-000 RUNONCE Rev 01 - Automatic load command script.
• 500-00127-006 FULL UPDATE.dsf Rev 02 - Code load utility.
2. Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 or Windows 8 PC with an available USB port.

2.2 Update Notes

2.2.1 Copying of the 850-00073-513 kit
The 850-00073-513 kit obtained from Avidyne should not be copied to another USB device. The files
contained on the supplied USB drive will not run if they are copied to a different USB device.
2.2.2 Record System Settings
• Some user settings may be reset to default values. It is important that you note any and all
settings that may be important to the aircraft owner/operator prior to performing this
update. Similarly, it will be necessary to reload the airplane configuration "dsf" file
following this update. Note you will need version Rev 01 of config tool 570-00117-006
• Specific items that will reset to default values include all pages on the "Setup" tab including:
o Display Settings
o FMS Settings
o Map Settings
o Datablocks

NOTE: See 600-00190-000 for instructions on how to set the Flight Mode accessible settings.

2.2.3 Upgrading Multiple IFDs

• These utilities must be loaded on all IFDs in the airplane. **Critical**
o Update only one IFD at a time.
o Make sure that the IFD not being upgraded is powered off at all times during the
upgrade to the other IFD.
• Note: If using the same USB drive to update more than one IFD you must reload the
RUNONCE automatic load command script file 500-00254-000 Rev01 prior to loading each
subsequent IFD.
• It is recommended that after receipt of the USB drive in kit 850-00073-513 that you copy and
paste the RUNONCE file to your computer in order to easily reload the RUNONCE file on to
the USB drive after completing each update.

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2.3 Obtaining Software Update Utilities
Contact Avidyne Sales to order a preloaded USB flash device * part number 850-00073-513.

2.4 Updating the IFD

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.
1. ** Critical **
a. Ensure that you currently have one of the releases shown in the table under section 1.5 of
this document.

2.5 If the IFD is not currently at one of the indicated software releases, do not proceed.

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Running the Update Utilities
The next steps will cover the running of the upgrade utilities.

2.5.1 Before You Start

NOTES:
• The following steps will require about 60 minutes of time to complete.
• The update is, for the most part, automated and requires very little human intervention.
• At times the IFD will reboot and resume operation. This is normal. Take no action.
• At times the IFD will appear to have powered off. This is normal. Take no action.
• At times, the progress bar may report that a particular step is 100% complete yet the
system will not immediately advance to the next step. This is normal. Take no action.
• Do not turn off power to the IFD while the update is in progress unless the on-screen
prompts instruct you to do so. Aircraft battery supply may not be sufficient. Avidyne
suggests that an external power supply (note a battery tender is not sufficient) be used or
that the aircraft be running with the alternator supplying voltage for the duration of the
update. If electrical power is lost during the update the IFD may have to return to
Avidyne for repair incurring a charge of $6000.00.

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2.5.2 Executing the Update Procedure
1. _____ Make sure the IFD is powered OFF.

2. _____ Insert the USB flash device, containing the Release 9.4.1 utilities listed in Section 2.1, into USB port
of the IFD.

3. _____ Power up the IFD.

a. If the IFD does NOT boot to Maintenance Mode:
i. From flight mode, on the IFD press the "SYS" key.
ii. Press the right-side of the “SYS” key until the "SETUP" tab is selected.
iii. Press the LSK labeled "Update Databases".
iv. Press the LSK labeled "Confirm" and wait until the Maintenance mode is displayed.
v. If necessary, press the left-side of the "SYS" key until the "Update" tab is displayed.

4. _____ Verify that the IFD has automatically begun the update process.
NOTE: If the IFD has not auto started the Update process:
• Make sure Maintenance mode is on the "Update" tab
(a) Press the left side of the SYS key until the "Update" tab is selected.

• If the update still fails to auto start, press the bezel key to "Un-Select All". Then use the right knob to
highlight (twist) and select (push):
(a) **Critical**Select only the item identified as "Load 9.4.1".
(b) Verify a green check mark appears after “Load 9.4.1”.
(c) Press Proceed.

5. _____ When complete, the system should display “All items completed with no error” at the top of the
screen, and “OK” adjacent to “Start 9.4.1 conformity checker".
a. If this step fails, contact Avidyne Technical Support at +1-888-723-7592. Please have a picture of
any failure notices shown on the screen when contacting Avidyne Technical Support.

6. _____ Press the "Done" soft key to reboot the box into flight mode.

7. _____ **Critical**Once the IFD is back in flight mode power cycle the IFD and proceed to Section 3 for
post accomplishment checkout.

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3. Post Accomplishment Checkout
3.1 Verify the software load

1. Install the USB flash device into the USB connector on the bezel (if not already installed)
2. Power-on the IFD (if not already powered). The system should boot into Maintenance mode.
a. If the system comes up in flight mode, simply reboot the IFD one more time to get to
Maintenance mode.
b. If the system still comes up in flight mode
i. Press the "SYS" key and navigate to the "Setup" tab.
ii. Press the bezel button next to "Update Databases"
iii. Press the bezel button to "Confirm".
3. Press the right side of the “SYS” key until the “System Status” tab is displayed.
4. Press the bezel button next to the "Info" until the “Software” is displayed.
5. Use the "System" soft key to select the correct IFD (#1 for the left box, #2 for the right box).
6. Wait until all checksums are populated on the screen.
Note: The lower right knob can be used to scroll the list up and down to view all the items.
7. Verify that the items listed in Table 2 match those displayed on the IFD screen.
8. If using the USB drive to do another update copy and paste the RUNONCE file on to the USB
drive.
9. Once all IFDs have been upgrades, display the SYS->Setup tab and restore any settings recorded in
2.2.1.
NOTE: Do not attempt to restore the ACM configuration in order to accomplish this step.

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 Table 2: Software Components

Component Part Number Revision CRC

ACR 440 Flight 510-00335-000 01 659D7587
ACR 440 Mx 510-00336-000 01 1933DF4A
ACR 440 Boot 510-00799-005 02 9E2DC4B7
ACR 9S12 #1 App 510-00797-002 00 EE7587C8
ACR 9S12 #1 Boot 510-00240-001 02 9669D773
ACR 9S12 #2 App 510-00797-002 00 EE7587C8
ACR 9S12 #2 Boot 510-00240-001 02 9669D773
ACR FPGA 052-00155-001 00 00000050
FPSM 9S12 App 510-00796-001 00 A0B1A356
FPSM 9S12 Boot 510-00239-001 00 B0FD9B5E
MPIO 9S12 App 510-00800-002 00 1D197382
MPIO 9S12 Boot 510-00239-001 00 B0FD9B5E
MPIO FPGA 052-00157-000 01 0610
VHF 9S12 App 510-00775-001 07 9F713B35
VHF 9S12 Boot 510-00239-001 00 B0FD9B5E
VHF DSP App 510-00316-000 04 A1C0
VHF DSP Boot 510-00237-000 00 C3DF
VHF FPGA 052-00140-000 00 5317
GPS 9S12 App 510-00256-000 05 BC6AA051
GPS 9S12 Boot 510-00239-001 00 B0FD9B5E
GPS ARM App 510-00257-000 02 E9F5
GPS ARM Boot 510-00258-000 00 5901
GPS OEM 510-00259-000 01 FC05
ADAHRS MPU n/a n/a 11EE
ADAHRS IRU n/a n/a BAC6
ADAHRS ADU n/a n/a 56AF

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 MAG N/A † N/A† N/A†
KEYBOARD App 510-00803-001 00 004BBE5D
KEYBOARD Boot 510-00239-001 00 B0FD9B5E

Note: If any post accomplishment check fails, please contact:

Avidyne Technical Support at: +1-888-723-7592.

4. System Checkout
Perform the post-installation checkout procedure as described in the 600-00160-000 700-00083-()
INTEGRATED FLIGHT DISPLAY INSTALLATION MANUAL Rev 18 or later.
Note: If any post accomplishment check fails, please contact:
Avidyne Technical Support at: +1-888-723-7592.

5. Maintenance Record
When the accomplishment instructions are successfully completed, make appropriate entries in Aircraft
Maintenance Log Book.

† Will display existing PN.

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Maintenance Record

Service Bulletin 601-00083-048 Rev 02 upgrade 700-00083-() IFD Software Version 9.4.1
complied with.
NOTE: This form must be faxed to +321-751-8435 or scan and email to
techsupp@avidyne.com.

On: ______________________ For IFD S/Ns:_____________ ______________

Date Serial number Serial number

Dealer Name/Location: _____________________ / __________________________

Dealer Name Dealer Location

Certificate #/Type: _____________________ / __________________________

Certificate Number Certificate Type

Customer Name: __________________________________________________

Customer Name

Customer Email: __________________________________________________

Customer Email Address

Customer Tel: __________________________________________________

Customer Telephone Number

Tail Number: __________________________________________________

Customer Tail Number

Aircraft Make/Model: _____________________ / __________________________

Make Model

By: _______________________________
Printed Name

_______________________________
Signature

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