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Mid-Continent Instruments Amps Up
October 19, 2009
WICHITA, Kan. — Mid-Continent Instruments, the company behind such innovative products as the 4300 Lifesaver® Electric Attitude Indicator and the MD835 Emergency Power Supply, introduces their newest battery system, the MD420-1 Emergency Power Supply.
The MD420-1 is an impressive, 2.5 Amp-hour battery that powers electronic flight displays, standby instruments or other critical avionic systems. Honeywell Bendix/King recently named the MD420-1 as the optional battery backup for the company’s new KFD840 Primary Flight Display.
“We are thrilled the MD420-1 is part of Honeywell’s KFD840 program,” stated Tom Genovese, Director of Sales for Mid-Continent Instruments. “We have truly taken our emergency power supplies to the next level, and this is evident when companies such as Honeywell select our products.”
The MD420-1 can be configured for automatic arming and disarming, which prevents accidental battery discharge and improves dispatch reliability. The battery system utilizes a field-replaceable, sealed lead-acid cell module, which has a life expectancy of three years. The MD420-1 is continuously recharged using the main aircraft power and can accept either a 14V or 28V input. A small panel annunciator unit controls test, status and control functions.
The MD420-1 is TSO-certified and begins shipping November 2009. List price is $2,485. For more information, contact Tom Genovese, Director of Sales, at 316-630-0101.