IFD540 Software Release 10.0.3.0

Got mine done. I was probably in the air headed to the shop (in the snow) so I didn't see your message Jake. Anyway, left everything on the thumb drive, downloaded the three files to the computer, dropped them on the drive. First file went in without a hitch. Second file failed the first time but went in on the second try (much quicker) and the third file went in fine. PROPS for the step by step instructions ! It's rare that instructions are written that well, plain English, easy to understand, no question about any step !
For those that will be doing this: It does take some time, we probably spent 45 minutes if not more in the airplane. In a shop, after the first time, I would just start it and come back every 5-10 minutes. On mine, 15 minutes or so was the "wait" time after the downloads. No complaints here, everything went well just don't think this is a ten minute deal. You WILL need a ground power source, don't expect your battery to make it all the way thru. I did (I think) have an issue in the air beforehand. Could be the box, could be me....I'll ask in another thread. Whatever the issue, it performed perfect after the update.

Tech support stressed being sure it was formatted to Fat 32. Since I wanted to start with a totally clean slate on the FOB I thought it easiest to reformat which also wipes the drive clean.

If you're starting with a known good USB stick, you shouldn't need to delete or reformat.

However, that being said, the cleaner the better.  I would delete the files that exist (but not reformat).

Bad1996 wrote: Ha, I don't have a clue what FAT32 is nor will my IA/dealer :-) I am just looking on the drive, seems like it's easy enough to just delete all the files I see....that shouldn't need a reformat should it ?

Edited by MysticCobra - 20 Feb 2015 at 12:04pm

I deleted everything and formatted again to FAT 32   Update went fine.

Gotcha.

teeth6 wrote: http://dealers.avidyne.com/

Yes. The Service Bulletin for 10.0.3.0 exists. I'm out of the office right now but have an email in to the crew about getting easy access for those who do not have dealer log in.

Yep. Try this url and you should see three buttons on the right side.

http://dealers.avidyne.com

(Release 10.0.3.0 STC Status Update - 19 Feb 2015)

The FAA has just issued the STC approval for this release. The associated software and documentation should all be available on the dealer website later today.

AviJake wrote: (Release 10.0.3.0 Status Update - 18 Feb 2015) We just spoke with the FAA rep responsible for signing off the STC 5 min ago.  He believes they will issue a signed off STC tomorrow, 19 Feb.

How did the FAA paperwork process fare through the weather? My IFD540 is dropping GPS for about 25% of each flight, so I am really looking forward to the update.

AviJake,

Wsh

Sounds like there is also an issue with dme tuning that requires a hardware fix.

http://www.avidyne.com/publications/ifd540/606-00182-008.pdf

Yes, it was a euphemism. I don't know of any EGNOS sucess until this fix.

DAR inspection went off without a hitch this morning and the flight test sortie was also accomplished without a problem. We're now in FAA processing the paperwork mode and hope that will be done on Monday-ish. We are somewhat concerned the next blizzard which is inbound for Sunday may affect FAA ops on Monday but we'll have to wait and see.

AviJake wrote: Fix to an issue where the system was not properly handling EGNOS satellites in all circumstances Improves 8.33 kHz spacing selections/display;

DAR due in for conformity inspection 0900 Friday 13 Feb.   We're not superstitious.

Excellent.  Thanks Steve

(Release 10.0.3.0 Status Update - 10 Feb 2015)

+1 on INFORMED

Edited by Leonard - 08 Feb 2015 at 6:09pm

STEVE, YOU DO A GREAT JOB OF KEEPING US IN THE LOOP.....MOST IMPRESSIVE!

Thanks for the update.  Looking foward to it.

(Release 10.0.3.0 Status Update - 4 Feb 2015)

If you are not affected by the items listed in the first post of this thread, then no, you don't need to take 10.0.3.0 and can wait until Release 10.1.0.0 (a lot of new features/functions) comes out in the spring.

(Release 10.0.3.0 Status Update - 13 January 2015)

We're in final software test-for-credit now.   We are on track for an end of January cert and release.