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KNI 582
SECTION 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical, and electrical
characteristics of the KNI 582 Radio Magnetic Indicator. General installation instructions
are also included.
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The KNI 582 Radio Magnetic Indicator (PN 066-3060-00/01/02/03/04/10/11/12/13)
provides bearing information to either ADF or VOR stations by means of two pointers,
each of which is read against the compass card. The type of information displayed by
each needle (assuming applicable inputs are present) is determined by the corresponding
front panel switch.
A servo drive compass card with a fixed lubber line displays aircraft heading information.
A flag falls into view in the upper left corner of the display when the aircraft heading
information being displayed is invalid.
1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO Compliance: Env. Cat. RTCA DO-160A
A1D1/A/SKP/XXXXXSABAAA
Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
Altitude: 50,000 feet
Compass: TSO C6c
ADF: TSO C41c Class A
VOR: TSO C40a
WEIGHT and DIMENSIONS: See Figure 2-1 KNI 582 Outline and Mounting
Drawing.
Table 1-1 - KNI 582 RMI Technical Characteristics