PS Engineering
PAV80 Series IFE System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
Section I GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1INTRODUCTION
Quality cockpit and cabin entertainment has long been an elusive dream in general aviation. From marginal performance to unapproved parts, pilots couldn’t enjoy the same entertainment in their aircraft as they could in the family car.
The PAV80-Series represents such a product. This system combines a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) player with CD and MP3 capability with an AM/FM radio for ultimate in-flight entertainment capability.
Before installing and/or using this product, please read this manual completely. This will ensure that you will take full advantage of all the advanced features in the PAV80.
1.2SCOPE
This manual provides detailed installation and operation instructions for the PS Engineering PAV80-series of IFE Systems. This includes the following units:
Model | Part Number | Description |
PAV80 | 050-800-0100 | Integrated DVD-IFE System with CD/MP3/AM/FM |
PAV80 | 050-800-0200 | European Version Tuner |
PVT801 | 050-801-0100 | 5.6” LCD Video Display |
Remote | 051-803-0150 | IR Remote Control |
PVA802 | 050-802-0100 | Remote Video Distribution Amplifier |
Where the functions are identical to all units, it will be referred to herein as a PAV80. Otherwise, the appli- cable units will be specified.
1.3EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The PAV80 System is a single panel mounted unit that contains a DVD player with MP3 media capability and an AM/FM radio receiver. It also contains a high-fidelity stereo amplifier to provide the entertainment output to the aircraft audio system. A single LCD monitor (PVT801) is included in the system. Up to four external video displays can provide visual entertainment to the passengers, with the optional video distribu- tion amplifier (PVA802).
An 8-digit LED display provides information about the systems modes and media in use. A remote control is used for passenger control over the system.
1.4APPROVAL BASIS
The PAV80 is FAA approved FAA-STC SA02707AT and manufactured under PMA. PQ1336CE.
All systems comply with relevant portions of EUROCAE ED-14D/DO-160D (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment), ED12B/DO-178B (Software Considerations for Airborne Equipment) and ED- 18/DO-214 (Audio Systems Characteristics and Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Aircraft Audio Systems).
STC SAAT can be used as a basis for approval in other aircraft provided the generic installation manual, Document Number 200-800-0002 or later approved revision, is followed.
Advisory Circulars AC43.13-1B Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices - Aircraft Inspection and Repair, and 43.13-2A - Acceptable Methods, Techniques, And Practices - Aircraft Alterations are to be used to resolve any issues not specifically addressed by the Installation Manual. Instructions for Continu- ing Airworthiness (ICA) are provided in the supplied data.
