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EQUIPMENT CONFIGURATION & TESTING
This section contains instructions for configuration and checkout of the G5 Electronic Flight Instrument
after reinstallation or replacement. The steps which are not applicable to a particular installation may be
skipped.
The person performing these procedures must be familiar with the aircraft, have a working knowledge of
typical avionics systems, and has experience using the test equipment defined in this section.
7.1 Recommended Test Equipment
The following test equipment is recommended to conduct the procedures in this section:
• Air data test set (pitot/static ramp tester)
• Digital Multi-Meter
• Ground power unit capable of supplying 14/28 Vdc power to the aircraft systems and avionics
• Digital Level or equivalent
NOTE
All test equipment must have current calibration records.
7.2 Pitot Static System Leak Check
If the pitot and/or static system lines were removed from the G5 unit, perform a pitot static system leak
check in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer's approved data.
CAUTION
To avoid damaging the G5 pressure sensors, both the pitot and static ports must be connected to
the air data test set.
7.3 G5 Software
This section contains procedures for loading software to the G5 unit.
7.3.1 Loader Card Creation
To create a software loader card, follow the procedures outlined below.
1. To obtain the latest software version approved for this STC, visit
to the Aviation Product/General Aviation/Indicators/G5 page. Do not download software from
the Experimental Aircraft web page.
2. Download the self-extracting update file onto your hard drive.
3. Insert a FAT32-formatted microSD™ card with at least 20 MB of free space into your card
reader.
4. Open the self-extracting update file and follow the instructions provided by the installer
application. You will be prompted to specify the drive letter of the microSD card you wish to use
for the update. When the transfer is complete, safely eject the microSD card.
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