SAM® Standby Attitude Module Landing Page | Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

You gotta have it.

Save Space

Maximize your panel space. Fly with the only digital standby that can be installed horizontally and vertically to fit in the tightest spaces.

Save Time

Don’t waste time on unreliable equipment and complicated installations. SAM’s self-contained design, flexible configuration, and STC approval on more than 500 aircraft models simplifies installation, saving you time and money.

Save the Day

SAM’s rechargeable, internal battery saves the day and keeps you flying in the event of electrical failure. You’ll have one hour of emergency power and the critical time you need to land safely.

SAM^® is the first — and only — digital standby to provide you with attitude, altitude, airspeed, slip, vertical trend and heading information in a flexible, 2-inch format. Flying on 8,000+ aircraft, SAM is STC approved on more than 500 aircraft models and standard equipment on 24 different airframes. SAM sets the standard for digital standby instruments as the choice of the United States military and industry leaders like Textron, Cirrus, Tecnam, Bell, Diamond and Daher. The right standby is a must. SAM, you gotta have it.

Benefits and Specifications

Five Primary Functions	Attitude, altitude, airspeed, slip and vertical trend indication
Compact Design	5.50”W x 2.37”H x 5.17”D
Extremely Lightweight	Weighs just 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
Heading	Heading via MD32 Magnetometer (optional) or aircraft system
Technology	Five primary functions utilize modern solid-state MEMS gyro, accelerometer and pressure transducer technology
Emergency Battery	Self-contained, rechargeable, field-replaceable emergency battery
Selectable Orientation	Horizontal and vertical - allows for flexible cockpit design and installation
Two-Screen Display	Smooth, high-definition graphics with extra-wide viewing angles and a user-friendly menu structure
Adjustable Lighting	External, automatic and manual dimming control settings and software configurable lighting curves
Power Input	10-32 VDC
Static Source Error Correction (SSEC)	Air data corrections configurable via standard USB port
Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)	Compatible versions are available
Airspeed Range Markings	Fully customizable to meet aircraft specifications
Upgradeable Software	Field-upgradeable software via standard USB port
Easy Configuration	One knob configures the display and provides menu control to the pilot
FAA TSO Certified	C2d, C3e, C4c, C6e, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a
ANAC TSO Certified	C2d, C3e, C4c, C6e, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a
EASA TSO Certified	C2d, C3e, C4c, C6e, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a
RTCA Qualified	RTCA DO-178B and DO-254 DAL A RTCA DO-160 and RTCA DO-311 qualified
Warranty	Two-year or 2,000-hour warranty
Made in the USA	Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas

Power Input

10–32 VDC; 6W nominal, 40W max

Output

ARINC 429 (high or low speed, see manual for specific labels)

Operating Range

Attitude	300° per second pitch, roll and yaw (max)
Altitude	-1,500 to +55,000 ft (-457 to 16,764 m)
Airspeed	20 to 500 knots (23 to 575 mph) (37 to 926 kph)

Vertical Trend

6 second time frame

Heading

Within ±2° up to 55°N or 45°S

Units of Measure

Attitude	Feet or meters
Barometric Setting	Inches of mercury, millibars
Airspeed	Knots, miles per hour or kilometers per hour

Panel Tilt

Configurable

-90° to +90° pitch

Panel Roll

Configurable

-5° to +5° roll

Lighting

5, 14 and 28 VDC external input or internal photocell

Programmable dimming curve

Pilot Interface

16-detent, push and turn knob

Dimensions

5.50”W x 2.37”H x 5.17”D

Weight

1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)

Battery

Rechargeable, field-replaceable, internal battery (P/N 6420302-1, 6420302-4, 6420302-7, 6420302-8)

Technology	NanoPhosphate^® lithium-ion or nickel metal hydride
Run time	60 minutes minimum when fully charged and properly maintained

Mounting

Front panel mounted

Mating Connectors

Mid-Continent P/N 9017646 kit contains custom DB15 connector with configuration module, pitot and static connectors

Certification

FAA / EASA / ANAC TSO certified to C2d, C3e, C4c, C6e, C10b, C106, C113a, C179a

RTCA DO-178B and DO-254 Design Assurance Level (DAL) A

RTCA DO-160 and RTCA DO-311 qualified

Rights

U.S. Patent 9,739,611