Digital Attitude Indicator

Part Number
MD23-342
Model Number
MD23
Manufacturer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Technical Description
2-inch, Attitude, Slip, Turn rate, Heading, LCD
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Product Description

The MD23-342 is a solid-state instrument that displays attitude, slip, turn rate and heading information during normal or standby operation. The certified, digital attitude indicator provides independent attitude without the need for GPS, magnetometer or airspeed. Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible versions are available.

Benefits and Specifications
Benefits

Independent attitude without the need for GPS, magnetometer or airspeed

  • Four primary functions: Attitude, slip, turn rate and heading
  • Heading with primary avionics via external ARINC input
  • Primary functions utilize modern solid-state MEMS gyro and accelerometer
  • Combine with Digital Airspeed and Digital Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter for a complete standby package
  • Easy installation with user-selectable panel tilt and roll-offset
  • Fits standard 2-inch panel cutout
  • Rechargeable, field-replaceable emergency battery (available)
  • Lightweight — 0.4 lbs
  • Simple user interface — Single, push-and-turn control knob
  • Custom graphics, functions, inputs and outputs available
  • Daylight readable LCD and smooth, high-resolution graphics
  • Manual, external lighting control or built-in photocell for automatic dimming
  • Night Vision Integrated System (NVIS) compatible (available)
  • TSO certified to Design Assurance Level A
  • Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
  • Two-year limited warranty
Specifications

Power Input
10–32 VDC
0.14A @ 28 VDC; 4 watts nominal

Data Input
ARINC 429: Low or high speed; Label 320

Data Output
ARINC 429: Low or high speed; Labels 320, 324, 325

Operating Range
Attitude: 360° angle, 500° per second for pitch and roll (maximum)

Lighting
5, 14, or 28 VDC external control or internal photocell for automatic dimming

Battery
Rechargeable, field-replaceable emergency battery supply (available)
P/N 6430006-(1)
Technology: Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
Attributes: 0.25A @ 24 VDC nominal (6 Wh capacity)
Runtime: 60 minutes @ 0.25A

Weight
0.4 lbs (0.17 kg)

Mounting
Rear panel mounted, (4) #6–32 screws, 2.25-inch round bezel

Dimensions
2.43 x 2.43 x 1.0 inches (61.7 x 61.7 x 25.4 millimeters)

Mating Connector
P/N 9019162-1: 26-pin, D-Sub electrical connector (Quick Disconnect)

Certification
FAA TSO certified to C3e, C4c, C8e, C10c, C106, C113b, C201
RTCA DO-160G qualified
RTCA DO-178C qualified, Design Assurance Level (DAL) A

Rights
U.S. Patent 11,048,389

MD23-342
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MD23 Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)

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Manufacturer: Aerostar

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A17WE
  • PA-60-600
  • PA-60-601
  • PA-60-601P
  • PA-60-602P
  • PA-60-700P

Manufacturer: Beechcraft

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
3A16
  • B-95A
  • D-95A
  • E95
  • 95-55
  • 95-A55
  • 95-B55
  • 95-B55A
  • 95-B55B (T-42)
  • 95-C55
  • 95-C55A
  • D55
  • D55A
  • E55
  • E55A
  • 56TC
  • A56TC
  • 58
  • 58A
  • G58
  • 95
  • B95
3A20
  • 65 (L-23F)
  • A65
  • A-65-8200
  • 65-80
  • 65-A80
  • 65-A80-8800
  • 65-B80
  • 65-88
  • 65-90
  • 65-A90
  • 65-A90-1 (JU-21A)
  • 65-A90-1 (U-21A)
  • 65-A90-1 (RU-21A)
  • 65-A90-1 (RU-21D)
  • 65-A90-1 (U-21G)
  • 65-A90-1 (RU-21H)
  • 65-A90-2 (RU-21B)
  • 65-A90-3 (RU-21C)
  • 65-A90-4 (RU-21E)
  • 65-A90-4 (RU-21H)
  • 70
  • C90
  • C90A
  • C90GT
  • C90GTi
  • B90
  • E90
  • H90 (T-44A)
5A3
  • T-34 Series: (TC 5A3)
  • (45(YT-34)
  • A45 (T-34A, B-45)
  • D45 (T-34B)
A00010W
  • 390
A14CE
  • 99
  • 99A
  • 99A (FACH)
  • A99
  • A99A
  • B99
  • C99
  • 100
  • A100 (U-21F)
  • B100
A23CE
  • 58P
  • 58PA
  • 58TC
  • 58TCA
A24CE
  • 200
  • 200C
  • B200
  • B200C
  • B200T
  • B200CT
  • B200GT
  • 1900
  • 1900C
  • 1900C (C-12J)
  • 1900D
  • 300
  • 300LW
  • B300
  • B300C
  • B300C (MC-12W)
  • B300C (UC-12W)
A31CE
  • F90

Manufacturer: Cessna

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
3A10
  • 200
  • 200C
  • B200
  • B200C
  • B200T
  • B200CT
  • B200GT
  • 1900
  • 1900C
  • 1900C (C-12J)
  • 1900D
  • 300
  • 300LW
  • B300
  • B300C
  • B300C (MC-12W)
  • B300C (UC-12W)
3A25
  • 320/335/340 Series: 320
  • 320-1
  • 320A
  • 320B
  • 320C
  • 320D
  • 320E
  • 320F
  • 335
  • 340
  • 340A
A00003SE
  • LC40/41/42/T240 (Lancair/Columbia/Corvallis)
  • (LC40-550FG, LC41-550FG, LC42-550FG, T240)
A00014WI
  • 510
A1WI
  • Citation 525 Series: 525
  • 525A
  • 525B
  • 525C
A27CE
  • 501
  • 551
A28CE
  • 441
A37CE
  • 208
  • 208B
A7CE
  • 401
  • 401A
  • 401B
  • 402
  • 402A
  • 402B
  • 402C
  • 411
  • 411A
  • 414
  • 414A
  • 421
  • 421A
  • 421B
  • 421C
  • 425

Manufacturer: Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A16EU
  • Do 28D
  • Do 28D-1
  • Dornier 228-100
  • Dornier 228-101
  • Dornier 228-200
  • Dornier 228-201
  • Dornier 228-202
  • Dornier 228-212

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A10SW
  • MU-2B-25
  • MU-2B-26
  • MU-2B-26A
  • MU-2B-35
  • MU-2B-36
  • MU-2B-36A
  • MU-2B-40
  • MU-2B-60
A2PC
  • MU-2B
  • MU-2B-10
  • MU-2B-15
  • MU-2B-20
  • MU-2B-25
  • MU-2B-26
  • MU-2B-30
  • MU-2B-35
  • MU2B-36

Manufacturer: Pilatus

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A78EU
  • PC-12
  • PC-12/45
  • PC-12/47
  • PC-12/47E

Manufacturer: Piper

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A23SO
  • PA-42
  • PA-42-720
  • PA-42-1000
A25SO
  • PA-46-310P
  • PA-46-350P
  • PA-46R-350T
  • PA-46-500TP
  • PA-46-600TP
A32SO
  • PA-42-720R

Manufacturer: Twin Commander

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
2A4
  • 690
  • 690A
  • 690B
  • 690C
  • 690D
  • 695
  • 695A
  • 695B
6A1
  • 500
  • 500A
  • 500B
  • 500U
  • 520
  • 560
  • 560A
  • 560E
  • 500S
A12SW
  • 700

Manufacturer: Viking Air

Aircraft TC Aircraft Model
A9EA
  • DHC-6-1
  • DHC-6-100
  • DHC-6-200
  • DHC-6-300
  • DHC-6-400