2-inch Digital Standby Package

Part Number
MD23-3Pack
Model Number
MD23 3-Pack
Manufacturer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Technical Description
Digital instrument suite of 3 essential gauges: Airspeed Indicator, Attitude Indicator, and Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter
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Product Description

The new, digital standby family features the company’s Attitude Indicator, Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter, and Airspeed Indicator. All three instruments are supported by an AML STC covering more than 180 aircraft models. The Digital Attitude Indicator, Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter, and Airspeed Indicator feature smooth, daylight-readable LCD graphics and a simple user interface. They are FAA TSO certified, RTCA DO-160G qualified, and RTCA DO-178C qualified to Design Assurance Level A.

Benefits and Specifications
Benefits
MD23-342 Digital Attitude Indicator

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
  • 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

MD23-215 Digital Counter Drum Encoding Altimeter

Benefits

User-Selectable Features

  • Vertical speed indicator (ON/OFF)
  • 6-second vertical trend (ON/OFF)
  • Altitude target (ON/OFF)
  • Approach minimums alert (ON/OFF)
  • Barometric setting (millibars, hectopascals or inches of mercury)

  • Operating range up to 55,000 feet
  • Configurable altitude units (feet or meters)
  • Baro setting synchronized via ARINC 429
  • Encoding outputs via ARINC 429 and Gray Code
  • 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
  • Daylight readable LCD and smooth, high-resolution graphics
  • Manual external lighting control or built-in photocell for automatic dimming
  • SSEC curve customized to match primary flight displays (available)
  • Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible (available)
  • TSO certified (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; Labels 234, 235
Pressure: Absolute/Static (Quick Disconnect)

Data Output
ARINC 429: Low or high speed; Labels 203, 204, 212, 217, 234, 235
Gray Code

Operating Range
-1,500 to +55,000 feet

Units of Measure
Altitude: Feet or meters
Barometric Setting: Millibars (mb), hectopascals (hPa) or inches of mercury (in.Hg)

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)
P/N 9019162-2: Pneumatic fitting (Quick Disconnect)

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

Rights
U.S. Patent 11,048,389

MD23-225 Digital Airspeed Indicator

Benefits

Configurable range markings eliminate the extra time and cost of mechanical range markings

  • Configurable range up to 500 knots (or MPH), range markings and dynamic MMO barber pole indicator
  • User-selectable Mach number display ON/OFF
  • Ground Speed and True Air Speed indication via ARINC 429
  • 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
  • Daylight readable LCD and smooth, high-resolution graphics
  • Manual external lighting control or built-in photocell for automatic dimming
  • Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible (available)
  • TSO certified (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; Labels 210, 312
Pressure: Absolute/static and differential/pitot (Quick Disconnect)

Data Output
ARINC 429: Low or high speed; Labels 205, 206

Operating Range
Configurable range of 160, 200, 300, 400 or 500 knots

Units of Measure
Knots or miles per hour (MPH)

Lighting
5, 14, or 28 VDC external control or internal photocell 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)
P/N 9019162-2: Pneumatic fittings (Quick Disconnect)

Certification
FAA TSO certified to C2d, C106, C113b
RTCA DO-160G qualified
RTCA DO-178C qualified, Design Assurance Level (DAL) A

Rights
U.S. Patent 11,048,389

MD23-3Pack
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Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs)

Select your aircraft manufacturer from the dropdown menu to view a list of applicable MD23 STCs.

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