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Avidyne | DFC90, 100 FAQs (Last updated: 26 June 2012)

(DFC90) Will the DFC90 work with Cirrus SRV aircraft (those with S-TEC 55SR)?

Yes it will. The upgrade of a 55SR to a DFC90 results in the full-featured DFC90

system, no missing or degraded elements.

(DFC90, 100) How do I get upgrades to the DFC autopilot if they come out? The DFC

series of autopilots will have what is called a Field Loadable Software capability. That

means that if a software upgrade is available, the system can be uploaded in the field at

an approved installation/service center and does not need to come back to the Avidyne

factory for upgrade. There may, however, be some upgrades where it will be easier or

faster to exchange units for various upgrades. Pricing policy for future upgrades has not

been fully established at this time. (updated 24 July 2011)

(DFC90, 100) Will the DFC90 be upgradeable to a DFC100? Yes. It will require a trip

to the Avidyne factory service center for that conversion. The conversion of your DFC90

to a DFC100 is a part of the quotation from your Avidyne sales representative. If you

have any questions about the specific benefit you received in your quotation for having

already installed a DFC90, please ask the Avidyne sales rep and they will be happy to

detail the savings from both the hardware acquisition as well as installation labor.

(updated 27 Feb 2012)

(DFC90) What if I am not happy with my DFC90 installation after flying with it?

Avidyne is so confident in the performance and safety enhancements of the DFC90, that

we are offering a money back guarantee. If for any reason, you are not satisfied with your

DFC90 autopilot over the old autopilot, see this website link for the details;

http://www.avidyne.com/products/dfc90/guarantee.asp (updated 27 Feb 2012)

(DFC90) Is it true the DFC90 will now also work with an Aspen PFD? If so, when will

this be available and for what aircraft? Yes, in late March 2011, Avidyne and Aspen

announced that the DFC90 will also be capable of working with an Aspen EFD1000 Pro

or EFD1000 C3 Pro PFD and AHRS. We have been jointly working on this integration

for some time now and expect initial certification in 2012. We will update the target

certification date as more milestones are achieved. This initial certification will be for the

Cirrus SR20 and SR22 aircraft models. Follow on approvals in other make and model

aircraft are being evaluated and will be prioritized based on customer interest and input.

So far, we’ve announced Baron, Bonanza and Skylanes in addition to the Cirrus for the

Aspen integration. (The DFC100 will still require an Avidyne R9 system.) (updated 26

June 2012)