MD215 Flier

MD215 Flier

MD215 Flier

Product catalog summary
Overview: The MD215 is a 2-inch Hybrid Counter Drum Altimeter manufactured by Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. It is the first and only altimeter of its size that combines mechanical display familiarity with electronic pressure sensing and servo-driven motors. Designed as a cost-effective replacement for traditional altimeters, it is suitable for turboprop and business jet aircraft.
Key Features:
  • Compact 2-inch size, lightweight at 0.9 lbs.
  • Solid-state pressure sensor with servo-driven display mechanisms.
  • Encoding and ARINC outputs with field calibration capability.
  • Pilot-selectable measurements in feet or meters, and barometric settings in inches of mercury or millibars.
  • Optional self-contained, rechargeable emergency battery providing one hour of operation.
  • LED backlighting with internal white and multicolor LEDs.
  • Mounting options for rear or front panel installation.
  • Manufactured in Wichita, Kansas, USA, with a two-year limited warranty.
Specifications:
  • Power Input: 10–32 VDC; 5W nominal, 15W max.
  • Encoding Altimeter Output: ARINC 429; Gillham Code.
  • Operating Range: -1,500 to +55,000 feet.
  • Weight: 0.9 lbs; Length: 4.83 inches.
  • Cover Glass: Special HEA (anti-reflective) coating.
  • Battery: Optional rechargeable, field-replaceable Nanophosphate® lithium-ion battery with a minimum run time of 60 minutes.
  • Connector: High-density DB26 connector.
  • Certification: FAA TSO C10B, C88b, C106, C179a; RTCA DO-160G, DO-254 DAL A, DO-347.
Design and Installation: The MD215 can be mounted on the front or rear panel and features a high-density DB26 connector. It is designed to fit seamlessly as a replacement for existing mechanical altimeters.
Contact Information: Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics has locations in Wichita, Kansas, and Van Nuys, California, with contact details provided for both locations.
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^3 MidContinent® Wr | NSTRU M ENTS+AVIO NICS MD215 2-inch Hybrid Counter Drum Altimeter Manufactured by Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics The MD215 is an economical replacement for legacy 2-inch counter drum altimeters, commonly found on turboprop and advanced light-to-heavy business jet aircraft. The MD215 combines the time-tested familiarity of a mechanical display with the reliability and value of electronic pressure sensing and servo-driven motors. It is a perfect form and fit replacement for traditional 2-inch counter drum products, which can be expensive to repair or replace. The optional internal battery provides one hour of emergency operation in the event of power loss to the instrument. Compact, 2-inch size Form and fit replacement for existing mechanical altimeters Solid-state pressure sensor Servo-driven display mechanisms Encoding and ARINC outputs Field calibration capability Pilot selectable measurements (feet or In. Hg., meters or millibars) Self-contained, rechargeable emergency battery (optional) LED backlighting Lightweight — 0.9 lbs Rear or front mount capability Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA Two-year limited warranty Kansas 9400 East 34th Street North Wichita, Kansas 67226 USA Tel 316.630.0101 Tel 800.821.1212 Fax 316.630.0723 E-mail [email protected] California 16320 Stagg Street Van Nuys, California 91406 USA Tel 818.786.0300 Tel 800.345.7599 Fax 818.786.2734 E-mail [email protected] mcico.com

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Power Input Encoding Altimeter Output ARINC 429; Gillham Code Baro Synchronization Input ARINC 429 Operating Range Units of Measure Lighting Pilot Interface Weight Length Cover Glass Battery (optional) Mounting Connector Color Certification -1,500 to +55,000 feet Altitude Feet or meters Barometric Setting Inches of mercury or millibars Internal white and multicolor LEDs 5, 14 or 28 VDC external input or internal photocell Push and turn knob Special HEA (anti-reflective) coating Rechargeable, field-replaceable internal battery Technology Nanophosphate® lithium-ion Run Time 60 minutes...

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