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Part #:

Model: KPI-553A

OEM:

BendixKing

Desc:

HSI
Part Number :


KPI-553A

 

FEATURES

  • With VOR/LOC/RMI/Glideslope indication
  • 4 inch instrument presenting aircraft compass heading with respect to magnetic north, selected heading, selected course, and automatic bearing of ADF or RMI bearing read against servo driven compass card
  • Able to interface to most modern GPS systems such as the GNS-430 and GNS-530
  • Versions originally produced that require course programming from remote keyboard of KNR-665A nav system
  • Selected heading may be made remotely with Heading Select knob of KMC-340 mode controller when used with KFC-300 system
  • DME display with numerical data and appropriate annunciation
  • Displays distance to VORTAC or waypoint of left portion of display, range is indicated to nearest tenth of a nautical mile from 0-99 and to nearest nautical mile from 100-389
  • Ground speed shown by middle portion of display indicated to nearest knot from 0-999 knots
  • Time-to-station displayed by right portion of display to the nearest minute from 0-99 minutes
  • Radar altitude shown as dashed lines on middle display between 1250 and 1000 feet and numerically to nearest 10 feet from 990 to 0 feet
  • Radial inform from VORTAC or waypoint shown on middle display when RAD button on KNS-81 is pressed
  • Digital display indicates source of frequency informtion controlling DME such as NAV1, NAV2
  • Indicator will display RNV when the displayed range, ground sped, and time-to-station are derived from area navigation system
  • Indicator will display all dashes if power is either turned on or momentarily lost during frequency HOLD
  • Readout brightness is automatically controlled with respect to cockpit ambient lighting by photocell located to left of digital readout
  • Slaved gyro heading
  • Internal lighting
  • For use with ARINC Standard Compass systems
  • Versions available with 30 Hz resolvers commonly used with KNR-630 nav receivers (see table below)
  • Versions available with 400 Hz resolvers commonly used with KNR-634 and KNR-634 nav receivers (see table below)
  • Versions available with both 30 and 400 Hz resolvers (see table below)
  • Versions originally produced that are compatible with 3 or 4 wire or NO RMI units (see table below)
  • Models available with black or gray bezel (see table below)
  • Models available with 5 or 28V lighting (see table below)
  • TSO'd

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 5.5 lbs. Size: 4.26" x 4.26" x 8.02"
TSO: TSO C52a and TSO C66a Env. Categories: GAPAAAXXXXXX
Power Input: 28VDC with 0.1 amp max current; 26VAC 400Hz 30VA; 5V lighting 600mA; 28V lighting 320mA Signal Inputs: Gyro stabilized magnetic heading, ADF bearing, RMI bearing, course resolver excitation, course deviation, To-From, glideslope deviation, glideslope warning, remote heading select, radar altitude, -10mV/ft, radar altitude +4mV/ft, radar altitude valid, DME function switch, frequency, Frequency Code (BCD, Slip, 2x5), 10/50 bit select, N1 RNAV annunciate, N2 RNAV annunciate
Signal Outputs: Heading select error, course select error, OBS course resolver, frequency code select (1,2), ON, HOLD, DME Request, ALT Request, N1 Common, N2 Common, 100/80/40NM, display clock, heading Signal Inputs/Outputs: Data Bus, Clock Bus
Part Number: Pictorial Nav Indicator Description:
066-3045-10 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-11 Digital Nav 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-12 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-13 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-14 Digital Nav 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-15 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-18 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-19 Digital Nav 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-20 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-21 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, gray bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-22 Digital Nav 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-23 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-26 ARINC 30Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-40 30 or 400Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-42 30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-43 30 or 400Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-45 30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 5V white lighting
066-3045-48 30 or 400Hz resolver, 3 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-50 30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-53 30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, gray bezel, 28V white lighting
066-3045-56 30 or 400Hz resolver, 4 wire RMI, black bezel, 5V white lighting


PLEASE NOTE: THE ABOVE LISTED PART NUMBERS REFLECT THE DIFFERENT UNITS ORIGINALLY AVAILABLE BY THE MANUFACTURER AND DO NOT NECESSARILY INDICATE OR REFLECT THE CURRENT AVAILBILITY OF THESE DIFFERENT UNITS BY SOUTHEAST AEROSPACE OR THE AFTERMARKET

 

066-3045-20
- Pictorial Navigation Indicator
Price Condition Status
REQUEST OH OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
REQUEST OH EXCHANGE REQUEST LEAD TIME
066-3045-50
- Pictorial Navigation Indicator
Price Condition Status
REQUEST OH OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME

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In relation to NE (New) parts, many OEMs change their prices and availability without any notice to dealers or the industry. Therefore, through the REQUEST or RFQ indication, we ask that customers contact us for the most accurate price and availability.

In relation to SV & OH parts, the used parts aftermarket in the aviation industry is not an infinite supply. It is a dynamic, constantly changing market that is significantly affected by and susceptible to highs and lows in supply and demand. Therefore, although we attempt to, at times, we are unable to predict the exact moment when an item may be available. Once again, through the REQUEST or RFQ indication on our website, we ask that customers contact us for the most current and accurate price and availability.

Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information
Yes, the Bendix/King KPI-553A can display the distance information output from the Garmin GNS-430 BUT only with the use of the Garmin GAD-42 Adapter. The KPI-553A uses King Serial Data/Clock for its distance information format. The GNS-430 outputs ARINC 429 distance information. The GAD-42 is required with this interface to convert the ARINC 429 Distance Label to the KING Serial Data/Clock Distance information
None, they represent the same unit. Original King Radio part numbers were 9 digits. For example, 066-3056-01. During the Bendix and King merger (i.e. Bendix/King), a new part numbering system was created that converted these 9 digit part numbers to 12 digits. Therefore, 066-3056-01 became 066-03056-0001. Despite this numbering change, units that were originally from the King Radio design still have the 9 digit part number format on the unit dataplate. The 12 digit format for King units appears to be used for catalog and internal Honeywell purposes only. Therefore, any unit that has a zero in its third to last number (i.e. XXX-XXXX-X0XX) has a 9 digit part number (i.e. XXX-XXXX-XXX) on its dataplate / ID Plate.
In January 1989 Bendix/King changed from a nine digit to a twelve digit part numbering system. The new, larger 12 digit numbers allowed for the inclusion of software version into the last two digits of the part number for certain units in which software changed frequently such as EFIS and TCAS processors. Therefore, the two digits immediately preceding the software version indicate the hardware version of the unit.

Different software versions imply different operational features and/or interface capabilities and software modifications imply software repairs (bug fixes) to insure proper operation of these features and interfaces. Software version upgrades frequently require hardware modifications to the unit. Such hardware modifications accompanying software version upgrades do not necessarily change the hardware version of the unit.

No, a KPI without course knob (Digital 400 Hz Resolver version) is not compatible with modern NAV systems.
 


If you are currently using a KPI version without a course knob, in combination with a controller, you must upgrade your KPI. A KPI with a course knob is required to utilize a newer NAV system, such as the GNS or GTN series displays.

You can find which KPI models have course knobs listed in the part number charts on SEA's KPI product pages.