Extra EA 400 - 902.1 Section 1 - General

Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 902
EXTRA 500 PS Engineering PMA8000B(-T)
902 PS Engineering PMA8000B(-T)
902.1 Section 1 – General
This supplement provides operating instructions for the PS
Engineering PMA8000B and PMA8000BT, Audio Selector
Panel/Intercom Systems.
These units were developed exclusively for Avidyne for use
with Entegra Integrated Avionics System Release 9 (Refer to
applicable supplement in this manual).
The PMA8000B and PMA8000BT are state-of-the-art audio
isolation amplifier and audio selector that contain an automatic
voice activated (VOX) intercom system and integral marker
beacon receiver. They can switch two transceivers (Com 1,
Com 2) and six receivers (Com 1, Com 2, Nav 1, Nav 2, DME,
and MKR).
The PMA8000BT is identical to the PMA8000B but features an
additional bluetooth function.
Figure 902-1
PMA8000B Panel
The PMA8000B(-T) supports the following aural annunciations
in the EXTRA 500 configuration:
• Airspeed warning
• Stall warning
• Gear warning
• Autopilot warnings
• TWX annunciations (if system installed)
• TAS annunciations (if system installed)
902.2 Section 2 – Limitations
National regulations for use of portable electronic devices incl.
cellular phones must be observed.
26. January 2011
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