DFC90

DFC90

DFC90

Product catalog summary
Overview
Avidyne's DFC 90 Autopilot is a precision, attitude-based flight control system designed for turbine-class aircraft. It includes standard vertical and lateral modes such as Flight Director, Altitude Hold, Airspeed Hold, Vertical Speed Hold, Heading, and Navigation modes. The system is engineered to prevent common general aviation autopilot issues like stalls and overspeeds, offering more functionality at a competitive price.

Key Features
  • Attitude-based digital autopilot
  • Slide-in replacement for existing STEC55X systems
  • Compatible with Entegra, Vantage, and Aspen PFDs
  • Utilizes all-digital Air Data & Attitude/Heading Reference System (ADAHRS)
  • Improved stability, especially in windy conditions during ILS approaches
  • Flight Envelope Protection & Alerting to prevent stalls and overspeeds
  • "Straight & Level" button for one-touch recovery from unusual attitudes

Specifications
  • Dimensions: Width 6.25” (159mm), Height 1.5” (38mm), Depth 10.6” (279mm)
  • Weight: 2.02 lb (0.92 kg)
  • Power Requirements: 11 – 33VDC, 4.4A/6.5A Xmit @ 14vdc, 2.2A/4.0A Xmit @ 28vdc

Certifications
  • TSO-C9c Automatic Pilots
  • TSO-C52b Flight Director Equipment

STC Approvals
  • With Vantage12: Cirrus SR20/22 (pending)
  • With Entegra PFD: Cirrus SR20/22, Piper PA46-350T Matrix, Piper PA46-350P Mirage
  • With Aspen EFD1000 Pro: Cirrus SR20/22, various Cessna 182 models, Beech Bonanza models

Conclusion
The Avidyne DFC90 is a versatile and advanced autopilot system suitable for a range of aircraft, offering enhanced safety features and compatibility with multiple PFD systems.
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Catalog excerpts

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DIGITAL AUTOPILOT /Il/IDYN Avidyne’s DFC 90 Autopilot is a precision, attitude-based flight control system featuring all the standard vertical and lateral modes of operation of a turbine-class autopilot system, including Flight Director (FD), Altitude Hold (ALT), Airspeed Hold (IAS), Vertical Speed Hold (VS), Heading (HDG), and Navigation (NAV, APPR, LOC/GS, GPSS). The DFC 90 also features unique functions engineered to prevent common GA autopilot issues like stalls, over speeds, or exceeding the flight parameter envelope - all at a price significantly less than competitive units that offer less functionality. • Attitude-based digital autopilot • Slide-in replacement for existing STEC55X • Compatible with Entegra, Vantage, and Aspen PFDs • Utilizes the PFD’s all-digital Air Data & Attitude/Heading Reference System (ADAHRS) • Provides greatly-improved stability • Particularly evident and important when tracking an ILS to minimums in windy conditions. • Flight Envelope Protection & Alerting - Guards against autopilot-induced stalls (underspeed) & overspeeds • “Straight & Level” button - Provides one-touch recovery from unusual attitudes.

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Specifications Dimensions • Width: 6.25” (159mm) TSOs • TSO-C9c Automatic Pilots • TSO-C52b Flight Director Equipment FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW * Features and options subject to change without notice.

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.