KLN 900 Bendix/King Approach-Certified GPS Navigation System

16 Good Reasons To Choose The Bendix / King KLN 900 Approach-Certified GPS Navigation System For Your Aircraft:
11. Its DZUS-mounted to fit in your pedestal or panel. 12. Its compatible with many analog and digital aircraft systems. 13. Its affordably priced. 14. Its certified for B-RNAV use and nonprecision approaches. 15. It shows you the runway layout prior to landing. 16. It identifies the nearest Center, Flight Service Station and other COMM frequencies you need. 17. It stores up to 26 flight plans. 18. It provides both ground speed and true air speed. 19. It displays both your minimum safe altitude and en route safe altitude. 10. It calculates wind speed and direction, plus headwind and tailwind components. 11. It lists up to nine airports nearest your present position. 12. It continuously calculates your estimated time en route and estimated time of arrival. 13. It gives you real-time fuel data. 14. It alerts you to special-use airspace (SUA). 15. It lists airport services and runway data. 16. Its large buttons make it easy to use.

The right fit for business aircraft.

The KLN 900 is a DZUS-mounted Global Positioning System (GPS) that is approved for nonprecision approaches.It features a large, easy-to-read, monochrome Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) display, a front-loading database and compatibility with a wide range of analog and digital inputs and outputs.

Overview
In the GPS arena, many challenges face the owners and pilots of light jets, turboprops, helicopters, and other business aircraft. Panel fit, component capability and sufficient Input/Output (I/O) are just a few of these challenges. Thats exactly why we created the KLN 900. Incorporating the latest GPS technology, the KLN 900 can be easily installed in the pedestal of most business jets and turboprops, saving you time and money on installation costs. The KLN 900 also has ample I/O capacity, to provide installation compatibility with most business aircraft and allowing you to limit the number of adapters needed in your aircraft. The KLN 900 is pilot-friendly, too. It has an extensive database and features all-weather capability. Screens are easy to access, and large, easy-to-read pushbuttons activate the cursor, choose a Direct-To course or call up messages. It provides incredibly accurate positioning information and is designed to meet TSO C129, Class A1 specifications for non-precision instrument approaches, as well as for all en route and terminal operations. The KLN 900 meets B-RNAV requirements for European (ECAC) Airspace, when used with AlliedSignal PreFlight Software Version 2.0 or later. Versions of the KLN 900 will also meet Primary Means Oceanic/Remote Operation requirements. Theseand otheradvantages make the KLN 900 ideal for customers who want to upgrade the navigation capability of their aircraft, replace outdated systems such as LORAN and RNAV equipment, install an affordable back-up or simply have a lower-cost alternative to a Flight Management System (FMS).

KLN 900 PreFlight

The KLN 900 is PreFlight ready. This means it can interface with AlliedSignals PreFlight software, a Windows PC program that transfers user data (flight plans and waypoints) between the KLN 900 and your PC over an RS-232 link. PreFlight interfaces with many leading PC flight planning programs, allowing you to plan your flight ahead of time and upload it into the KLN 900 later. PreFlight also provides for easy standardization of flight plans across a fleet of airplanes.

fig. 1: NAV 2 and Airport Services COMM screen (last frequencies used).

The KLN 900 On the Ramp

Having the KLN 900 in your pedestal or panel is almost like having a very large reference book with charts, radio frequencies and much more in front of you. All your flight information is available at your fingertips, controls are easy to identify and other needed data is literally an instant away. Lets suppose you used the KLN 900 during a landing at an airport. The next time you turn it on, the KLN 900 will list the COMM frequencies (see fig. 1) at this airport. Having these frequencies (ATIS, ground control, tower and others), allows you to preset them into your radio. After you enter the frequencies, youll probably want to tell the KLN 900 where you want to fly. At this point, you have options. If you are returning to the same airport you flew from yesterday, simply call up yesterdays flight plan and invert it. If youre cleared to a new destination, simply call up that new destination, and initiate Direct-To operation. If youre flying a familiar route, its likely you can call up that previously stored flight plan from the KLN 900 memory. With the KLN 900, theres room for as many as 26
fig. 2: Super NAV 1 screen showing CDI, current leg being flown, distance, ETE, ground speed, and time and bearing to waypoint.

pilot-programmable flight plans of up to 30 waypoints each. The KLN 900 trip planning pages can be used to calculate flight times and fuel requirements. Once youve chosen the best option, youre ready to take off.

The KLN 900 After Takeoff

After takeoff, you contact departure control, and youre on your way. This would be a good time to get your primary NAV information. Just call up the Super NAV 1 (see fig. 2) page on the KLN 900. This page appears full screen and shows a miniature Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) along with distance, ground speed, Estimated Time En route (ETE), and bearing to the active waypoint.

Now, lets say you want some additional in-flight information, such as En route Safe Altitude (ESA) and Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) for your current position. As soon as you call up this information, the KLN 900 goes back to a split-screen mode (see fig. 3), which allows you to continue looking at the NAV 1 page while viewing your new information. What if you want to calculate other flight data? All you have to do is call up the KLN 900 Flight Calculator (see fig. 4). This page can give you true air speed, pressure altitude, density altitude, actual winds aloft (including headwind and tailwind components), Celsius/Fahrenheit or knots/MPH conversions, time zone conversions, and sunrise/sunset times for any day and location you select.

fig. 3: Split screen of Super NAV 1 and supplementary NAV information.

fig. 5: Large seven-line split-screen display.

fig. 4: KLN 900 flight calculator pages show such things as sunrise/sunset, true airspeed, pressure altitude, density altitude, winds aloft and more.

The KLN 900 En Route

While en route, the KLN 900 places an incredible variety of useful in-flight information at your fingertips. It not only serves as your primary source for navigation information, it also makes that information easy to use in the context of your flight. While some GPS units force you to scroll through text a few lines at a time, the KLN 900 displays up to seven lines of navigation and database information on each page of the split screen at once (see fig. 5). Some GPS units leave you guessing where you are during your flight. There is no guessing with the KLN 900, since the moving map feature allows you to simply and easily monitor your progress along your flight plan at any time.

The KLN 900 provides you with Jeppesen NavData that covers the entire world. The database is contained on a front-loading data card about the size of a credit card. Database information is updated by exchanging the card or transferring information from an IBMcompatible personal computer, with data obtained from diskettes or via the Internet. Each database includes Standard Instrument Departure (SID) and Standard Terminal Arrival Route (STAR) waypoints, nonprecision approaches, airports, navaids, intersections, Special-Use Airspace (SUA) and airport services. With the KLN 900, you can also get the frequency for the nearest Flight Service Station (FSS) for weather updates, or you can get the frequency to the nearest Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), eliminating the need to wade through a bunch of charts.

fig. 6: Air data information displayed when the KLN 900 is interfaced with certain models of Bendix/King and Shadin air data systems.

By interfacing with certain models of Bendix/King and Shadin air data systems, the KLN 900 will also display True Air Speed (TAS), Static Air Temperature (SAT) and Total Air Temperature (TAT). With compatible heading input, the KLN 900 can provide real-time information on wind speed and direction (see fig. 6). Interfacing with certain models of Shadin and ARNAV fuel management systems can give you real-time fuel data, too. Its also easy to cross specific waypoints at ATC-prescribed altitudes with the KLN 900s advisory VNAV. Just enter the target altitude and desired angle of climb or descent and the system will alert you when its time to begin your maneuver. To get a pictorial representation of your position and track, you can use the systems moving map display (see fig. 7). This display can show nearby airports, VORs or NDBs. Should a situation arise

fig. 7: Moving map of current position and track including surrounding navaids.

fig. 8: Moving map showing cross-track errors during preliminary approach phase.

fig. 9: View of runway layout prior to landing.

when you need them, you can also get a list of the nine airports nearest you by simply pressing the Nearest button. In addition, the KLN 900 continually updates distance and ETE data throughout your entire flight. Finally, its always good to know if some type of SUA is in your flight path. Through the KLN 900, you can get up to ten minutes warning, via a message prompt, before your ground track takes you into any SUA, which includes: class B and C airspace, Control Area (CTA), Training, Caution, Danger,

The KLN 900 En Route (Continued from page 5.)

Alert, Warning, Restricted or Prohibited Area, and Military Operations Area (MOA). These features allow you to have the information you need when you need it, throughout your flight, making flying easier and helping make it safer.

The KLN 900 During Approach

During approach it always seems like you have a million things to do. Fortunately, this is where the KLN 900 is at its best. The KLN 900 allows you to continually view a full-screen, moving map of your approach and where you are on that approach (see

fig. 8). It shows you the initial and final approach fixes, the associated ground navaids, and the entire approach path. Because you can continually see where you are during approach in relation-ship to the destination airport and runways, confusion is all but eliminated (see fig. 9). In fact, at some airports, youll be able to fly a safer, straight-in approach (versus the circle-to-land required by some VOR and NDB approaches). In short the KLN 900 reduces pilot workload, which improves accuracy and enhances safety.

The KLN 900 After Landing

Its time to shut down. You can turn everything off, because the KLN 900 doesnt forget. Instead, it stores its last known position in its nonvolatile memory, so it will be ready the next time youre ready to fly.

General Description
The KLN 900 is a DZUS-mount, 8-channel, IFR-certifiable en route, terminal and approach GPS-based navigation system with a front-loading (see fig. 10) pilot-updatable database

and an upgrade path for precision approach. It features a large monochrome CRT, and a wide variety of analog and digital inputs and outputs. A basic installation consists of a DZUS-mounted unit, a database cartridge and a KA 92 antenna. Among the additional components which may be connected directly to increase the KLN 900s capabilities ar e: an external Course Deviation Indicator (CDI); a Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI); Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI); some Shadin or ARNAV fuel management systems; several external moving map displays; and certain models of Bendix/ King or Shadin air data systems. Two database options provide aeronautical information for the entire

world. Both databases contain complete information for all worldwide VORs, NDBs, intersections and minimum safe altitudes. For their primary areas, each database also contains public use and military airports with runways at least 1,000 feet in length, airport communication frequencies and runway information, air route traffic control center data, flight service station frequencies and special-use airspace. SID and STAR waypoints and approaches are also included for each databases primary coverage area and may be selected by airport and procedure name. Outside their primary coverage areas, the databases contain airports with a hard surface runway at least 3,000 feet in length.

fig. 10: Front-loading, pilot-updatable database.

KLN 900 Specifications

Physical Dimensions Width: 5.75 in. (14.6 cm) (DZUS standard width) Height: 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) Length: 9.46 in. (24.0 cm) Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2.0 kg) Operational Characteristics Temperature Range: -40 C. to +70 C. Altitude Range: Up to 50,000 ft. Power Inputs: 1133 V dc at 3.3A max. TSO C129 A1 European B-RNAV (066-04034-0X02, 0X03, 0X04 versions only) Primary Means Oceanic/Remote Operation (066-04034-0X04 version only) Computer Requirements For Database Updates: Most IBM-compatible personal computers containing a 3.5-in. floppy disk drive capable of reading 1.44 megabyte diskettes and having an RS 232 serial port. A PC interface cable (part number 050-03213-0000) is also required. KA 92 Antenna Width: 2.70 in. (6.86 cm) Height: 0.70 in. (1.78 cm) Length: 4.30 in. (10.92 cm) Weight: 0.30 lbs. (0.136 kg) Airspeed Rating: 600 KTAS Inputs and Outputs Tandem capability Analog roll steering XYZ heading Baro set and DC altitude input CDI left/right, to/from, flags Annunciators Audio alerting output Discrete inputs/outputs Gray code altitude RS 232 transmitter (moving maps, ELT) RS 232 receiver (fuel flow, air data) ARINC 429 transmitter (EFIS, autopilot, distance display) ARINC 429 receiver (radar joystick, EFIS, AHRS, air data) ARINC 419 air data receiver King serial OBI interface OBS receiver King serial DME display interface ARINC 561/568 transmitter (distance display) Front panel RS 232 jack for database loading via PC Coordination module interface Version to accommodate 5V, 28V, 14V lighting PreFlight Ready AlliedSignals Windows PC program transfers user data between KLN 900 and PC Tandem data crossfill

Additional Inputs and Outputs (066-04034-0X02, 0X03, 0X04 versions) Dual installation (non-tandem) data crossfill Analog fuel flow (DC, pulse width or frequency types) RS-422 CSDB (selected course) High-speed 429 receiver (AHRS) Additional ARINC 561/568 output packets for interface to EFIS/radar graphics

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