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Precision Vertical Card Compass PAI-700

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Overview

Note: Compass deviation card is included.

The Precision Vertical Card Compass for todays aircraft. It is a dry compass, designed to replace the float/liquid type compass -- no more leaking fluid or backward azimuth readings. It uses eddy current damping and as such has no overshoot. Consists of a 2" vertical rotating dial which is compared with a fixed miniature airplane (lubber line) to present the magnetic heading of the aircraft at all times. Heading information is more natural because the heading is read at the12 o'clock position and off the nose of the miniature aircraft.

The compass card rotates and presents all quadrants in their true relation to line of flight. Requires no power (except for lighting) to operate. Fully TSOd. Installed in many current production aircraft & helicopters. Size: 2-7/8"H x 2-3/8"W x 2-1/8"D. Wt. 0.6 lb. After installing compass must be compensated using standard compensation procedures. Also used in sailplanes.

Note: A mount is required for installation with these unit and is not included. Click here to see mounts webpage.
   
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A D Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

March 8, 2024

All right

Czech A Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

February 13, 2024

I received my order on time and it was packed great.

Oran W Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

November 22, 2023

This is the third vertical compass that I have put in the planes I have owned. I find them to be indispensable. They are easy to read, and are indispensable as a backup.

Perry S Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

June 7, 2023

Rick S Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 28V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

May 18, 2023

These work well and are a big improvement over the old fashioned whiskey compass. Much easier to read also, especially in instrument flight, as they turn the same way the aircraft is turning although still subject to the lead-lag errors.

Pat D Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

December 22, 2022

Replaced a leaking whiskey compass that was 47 years old, 75 Cessna 150M. Works great and easier to read.

Jerry A Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

August 30, 2022

Magaero L Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

August 16, 2022

Works great. Easy to install. Easy to swing.

Robert H Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 28V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

August 5, 2022

The compass was easy to install and the initial settings were accurate. Great buy if you are upgrading. WT

Warren J Verified Purchase

PRECISION VERTICAL CARD 14V PAI 700 COMPASS N/H

May 31, 2022

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Can this vertical card compass operate on a tail dragger dash board as the aircraft is not level due to tilt?

Yes, this product is tested with tail dragger tilt in mind from the manufacture and we have had no issues or returns because of it.

Q: Can this compass be mounted in the instrument panel?

It can be, but it is not recommended due to the potential interference from other electrical units in the panel. If interference is detected, Mu-Metal (11-04483), can be used to shield the compass.

Q: My wet compass is 2-1/4" panel mount. If I replaced it with this compass in the panel it appears the green and yellow adjustment screws would be inaccessible. Is that a problem?

This compass is not intented to be mount to the panel and is a bracket mounted compass.

Q: If I insist on panel mounting, what size hole does the PAI 700 fit in?

It will fit a 2-1/4" size hole.

Q: Do you have a correction chart for this compass?

We sell generic compass deviation cards part number 10-01659.

Q: Does a Precision Vertical Card Compass require a power wire (not including one for the light)?

Power only needs to be attaching to light the gauge no power is needed for operation.

Q: Does the light bar come standard with the compass or is it an additional purchase?

You will need to select the voltage version first but yes they all come with internal lighting.

Q: Where does the deviation card mount for the Precision Vertical Card Compass PAI-700?

You may purchase a compass deviation card such as part# 10-01659 and mount it somewhere near the compass.

Q: If I buy the Precision Vertical Card Compass PAI-700 compass for the Northern hemisphere and fly to the Southern hemisphere will the the compass work correctly?

You would encounter errors. In order for a compass to work as intended, you need to fly in the hemisphere the compass was designed for.

Q: Does the Precision PAI-700 vertical card compass require a STC when installed in a certified aircraft?

The PAI-700 is TSO'd for use in certified aircraft. There is no STC available, a logbook entry is all that is required.

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