Lifesaver Attitude Indicator
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Fly with the only electric attitude indicator with a self-contained battery backup that provides you with one hour of emergency attitude reference in the event of aircraft power failure. The 4300-611 Lifesaver® from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics features a rotating roll dial, traditional symbolic aircraft and auto switch to standby.
You only get one chance to install a Lifesaver®. Fly with the only electric attitude indicator with a self-contained battery backup. When your aircraft panel goes dark, the Lifesaver® powers on.
- Lifesaver® self-contained battery backup features:
- One hour of emergency power*
- Built-in annunciation
- Internal emergency lighting
- Automatic switchover to standby power without any pilot intervention
- Versions available to match existing instrument/EFIS displays
- A safe alternative to unreliable vacuum systems
- Ideal primary or standby artificial horizon in fixed-wing and helicopter applications
- Single 4-pin connector installation
- 7,500 hours MTBF — more than double the life of most electric gyros
- 10–32 volt DC operation for use in both 14 and 28 volt aircraft
- Field-replaceable lighting
- Anti-reflective glass enhances visibility and reduces pilot fatigue
- FAA TSO-C4c certified and RTCA DO-160D qualified
- DO-160 qualified for helicopter vibration
- Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
- One-year limited warranty
MTBF
7,500 Hours
Certification
FAA TSO-C4c
RTCA/DO-160D
Power Input
10–32 VDC:
1400 mA start, 600 mA max at 14 VDC input
700 mA start, 300 mA max at 28 VDC input
Battery
Rechargeable, sealed lead-acid cells
Life = 3 years in average aircraft environment
Runtime = 60 minutes minimum, when fully charged and properly maintained
Annunciators
STBY PWR (standby power mode)
TEST (battery test — red/green)
Lighting
5, 14 or 28 VDC Incandescent
Field-replaceable tray wired through main connector
Glass
Special HEA anti-reflective coating
Weight
3.7 lbs.
Length
8.6 inches
Mounting:
Rear mount in standard 3 1/8” round panel cutout
Temperature Range
–30°C to +70°C (–22°F to +158°F)
Mating Connector
Mid-Continent P/N 9015514 (MS3116F8–4S)
Panel Tilt
Aircraft specific — calibrated at factory
Specify exact tilt between 0° to 20° when ordering
Dial
Rotating roll dial, traditional symbolic airplane