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Bendix/King KNS 81 - Introduction

Bendix/King KNS 81
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Introduction
The KNS 81 lnte rated NAV
System combines a
?SO’d
200-channel
VOR/LOC receiver, a TSO’d 40-channel
Glideslope receiver, and a digital RNAV
computer with capability for preselection,
storage and display of
10
NAV frequen-
cies and/or complete RNAV waypoint
parameters.
When teamed with a compatible
Digital DME and indicator, the KNS
81
lets you put all your DME or waypoint
information right in front of you for easy
scanning. Add a course deviation indi-
cator (CDI or
HSI)
and a Marker Beacon
receiver display unit and you have a
complete NAV/RNAV/ILS/DME system.
The KNS 81 is compact and light-
weight, measuring only 2 inches high
(5.08
cm) and weighing just
5
pounds
(2.3 kg). It is the end result of full utili-
zation of state-of-the-art electronics,
including extensive use of microproces-
sors throughout the unit.
The KNS
81
requires only 15 watts
input power and will operate on any DC
voltage from
11
to 33 volts, with no modi-
fications or accessories.
And since the KNS
81
RNAV
computer incorporates a non-volatile
memory, you can store NAV frequencies
and waypoint parameters indefinitely
without batteries of any kind.
to acquaint you with the operation and
controls of the KNS
81.
You will be as im-
pressed by the simplicity of its operation
and the ease with which you can use it
as you will be pleased with its reliable
performance and flexible capabilities.
The purpose of this Pilot’s Guide is
NOTE:
The
FAA
and most foreign air-
craft regulatory agencies require the operator
to be familiar with the approved Flight Manual
SupplementlPilot’s guide prior to flight. It is
recommended that this Pilot’s Guide be read
completely prior to system operation.
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