SAFE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES OF INS DME LDB – 102

I. DESCRIPTION
The INS DME LDB – 102 is a dual 1-kW, enroute, ground based navigational aid which provides
slant-range distance information between aircraft and ground station. Signals transmitted
between an aircraft and a DME ground beacon enables the aircraft to accurately determine its
distance from the beacon.
The DME consists of three subsections namely, Transponder Subsystem, Control & Test
Subsystem, and Power Supply Subsystem. The Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS)
feature of the system allows operator at the remote site to monitor the detailed performance
and provides basic control of the equipment.

II. SPECIFICATION
The performance parameters of the major system function are given in Table 1.

Table 1 – Performance Specification

CHARACTERISTIC PARAMETER
Frequency and Pulse Characteristics
Operating Channel Channel 81X
Pulse Spacing
Transmit 12.0 ± 0.1 μs
Decode 12.0 ± 1.0 μs
Transmitter
Operating frequency 1168 MHz
Frequency accuracy ±0.002%
Peak output power 1 kW
Transmission rate
Minimum 945 pp/s
Maximum 2 800 pp/s
Pulse Shape
Width 3.5 ± 0.5 μs
Rise Time 2.25 ± 0.75 μs
Fall Time 2.5 ± 1.0 μs
Ident
Rate 1350 ± 25 pp/s
Repeat Interval 40 sec nominal
Receiver
Operating frequency 1105 MHz
Frequency stability 0.002%
Sensitivity (70% reply) -91dBm (at cabinet connector)
Adjacent channel rejection 80dB min
IF Rejection 80dB min
Spurious Rejection 80dB min
System time delay 50 μs
System
Transponder capacity 100 interrogators
Monitoring Alarm Limits
Reply Delay Adjustable to ± 1 µsec, in 0.1 µsec steps
 Pulse spacing Adjustable to ± 1 µsec, in 0.1 µsec steps
Reply efficiency 60%
Power Adjustable from -1 to -6 dB decrease
Transmitter pulse rate Below 833 pp/s or exceeds 3000 pp/s
Identification Absence of 40 to 120 seconds, adjustable
Pulse width ±0.5 µsec, adjustable
Pulse rise & fall times Exceed 3.5 µsec, adjustable
Antenna (omni-directional type)
Polarization Vertical
Gain (mean) 8dBi
VSWR 2:1 maximum
Pattern circularity ± 0.5 dB
Input Power
Primary supply 200 to 260 V AC, 50/60Hz 350VA
Standby Power 21 V to 28V DC (24V DC nominal)
Current 12A maximum (1kW DME, max traffic)
Environmental
Indoor equipment
Temperature -10°C to +60°C
Humidity 95% (to 45°C); 50% (45°C to 60°C)
Antenna
Temperature -40°C to +70°C
Humidity 100%

III. STANDARD OPERATION

Switching On Procedure
A. Local Operation.
1. Set the Front Panel controls as shown in the table below prior to placing the Beacon into
operation.

Table 2 – Switch Setting Checklist–Dual System

MODULE/UNIT CONTROL/INDICATOR SETTING/INDICATION

AC Power Supplies POWER OFF
Power Distribution Panel All circuit breakers Of
RF Panel Antenna Relay Control Switch NORMAL
Monitors MONITOR OUTPUTS NORMAL
MONITOR AND INTERROGATOR DC
Test Interrogators POWER NORMAL
Transponder Power Supplies TRANSPONDER DC POWER NORMAL
Transmitter Drivers DRIVER DC POWER NORMAL
Receiver Videos IDENT NORMAL
1 kW PA Power Supplies AMPLIFIER DC POWER NORMAL

2. Apply power to the beacon by following the procedures stated.

a. On both AC power supplies, set the POWER switch to ON. Check that the front panel
voltmeters indicate a voltage of 27 ± 0.5 volts.
 b. On the power distribution panel, set all circuit breakers to On. After a short delay
(about 10 seconds), check that the following CTU front panel indicators are on:

AC PWR NORM
BATT CHG1
BATT CHG2
LOCAL (press LOCAL pushbutton if the indicator is of)
SELECT MAIN, OFF/RESET (press OFF/RESET pushbutton if the indicator is of)

Check that the following CTU front panel indicators are of:

TEST section:
MODULES
ANT RELAY

POWER section:
BATT LOW

DME CONTROL section:

RECYCLE (press RECYCLE pushbutton if the indicator is on)
REMOTE (press LOCAL pushbutton if the REMOTE indicator is
on)
MAINTENANCE (press MAINTENANCE pushbutton if the indicator is
on)
MONITOR ALARM (press MONITOR ALARM INHIBIT pushbutton if the
indicator is on)
SELECT MAIN NO1 (press OFF/RESET pushbutton if the indicator is on)
SELECT MAIN NO2 (press OFF/RESET pushbutton if the indicator is on)

STATUS section:
NO1 ON
NO2 ON
NORMAL
TRANSFER
SHUTDOWN
MAINTENANCE

3. On the CTU, press the SELECT MAIN, NO1 or NO2 pushbutton. This activates the rack in its
normal operating mode. The following indications should result:
a. SELECT MAIN, NO1 or NO2 indicator on.
b. NO1 ON or NO2 ON status indicator on.
c. NORMAL status indicator on, after the selected POWER ON inhibit time. This
indicates that the monitor is powered, and no faults are detected.
d. All the ALARM REGISTER indicators of immediately, and stay of unless a fault is
present.
4. Check that no unit or module has a red indicator on. A red indicator on indicates that a test
switch is not in the NORMAL position, or a fault is present. Note: A monitor module self test
occurs every 15 seconds (±2 sec), and will produce a momentary PRIMARY fault display on
the monitor module. This is normal operation.
 B. Remote Operation.
1. At the DME site, refer to Switching On Procedure Local Operation steps 1 & 2.
2. On the CTU, press the SOURCE, REMOTE pushbutton.
3. At the remote site run the CMT program and open the CONTROL menu to open the Control
Equipment Dialog Box (refer to Use of Standby/Reserve Equipment Remote Operation section
for complete steps).
4. When the Control Equipment dialog box opens, select Connect. After a few seconds, the
equipment status will be displayed in the Equipment Status window.
5. Select NO 1 or NO 2 to the right of Select Main to select the system to be used as main. Then
click Close.
6. The following indications should result:
e. SELECT MAIN, NO1 or NO2 indicator on.
f. NO1 ON or NO2 ON status indicator on.
g. NORMAL status indicator on, after the selected POWER ON inhibit time. This
indicates that the monitor is powered, and no faults are detected.
All the ALARM REGISTER indicators of immediately, and stay of unless a fault is present.
7. Check that no unit or module has a red indicator on. A red indicator on indicates that a test
switch is not in the NORMAL position, or a fault is present. Note: A monitor module self test
occurs every 15 seconds (±2 sec), and will produce a momentary PRIMARY fault display on
the monitor module. This is normal operation.

Switching Off Procedure

A. Local Operation.
1. On the CTU, press the SELECT MAIN, OFF/RESET pushbutton. The indicators in the STATUS
section should go of, after a short delay. The OFF/RESET indicator should be on, and the SELECT
MAIN, NO1 and NO2 indicators should be of.
2. The Power Distribution Panel circuit breakers should be switched of followed by AC Power
Supplies switches.

B. Remote Operation
1. With the Control Equipment Dialog Box opened, select Connect, then OFF to switch the
navaid of. The indicators in the STATUS section should go of, after a short delay. The OFF/RESET
indicator should be on, and the SELECT MAIN, NO1 and NO2 indicators should be of.
2. The Power Distribution Panel circuit breakers should be switched of followed by AC Power
Supplies switches.

MAIN/STANDBY OPERATION
Proper coordination with ATMO on duty must be observed prior to making changes on
equipment controls.
System interchange should be done every month (during conduct of DME Monthly PMI) and with
the procedures strictly followed.

Local Operation:
1. On the CTU, press the LOCAL control source pushbutton.
2. On the CTU, press the SELECT MAIN, NO 1 or NO 2 pushbutton (depending on which system
will be utilized).
3. The following indicators should result:
a. SELECT MAIN, NO 1 or NO 2 indicator on.
b. NO 1 or NO 2 ON status indicator on.
c. NORMAL status indicator on, after the selected Power On inhibit time. This indicates
that the Monitor is powered, & no faults are detected.
 d. All Alarm Register indicators of immediately, & stay of unless a fault is present.
e. Check that no unit or module has a red indicator on.

Remote Operation
1. On the CTU, make sure that the SOURCE, REMOTE indicator should be on.
2. At the remote site (DME RCMS Workstation), check if the CMT software is loaded. If not, double-
click the CMT icon on the RCMS desktop. Note: If the CMT software is already running and an
Operator already logged in, proceed to No. 5.
3. The Operator Dialog Box will open over the CMT window. The operator must be logged in to
access the CMT menus. Select the Operator’s name from the operator’s list. After which, select
LOG-IN. The Password Dialog Box will then open.
4. Type in the operator’s password, remembering that the password is case sensitive. Then select
OK. Then click CLOSE to return to the CMT Window.
5. Select the Navaid Site by double-clicking the site icon, labeled as CATICLAN. Select the required
equipment 1kW DME and then select CONTROL menu to open the Control Equipment Dialog
Box.
6. When the Control Equipment dialog box opens, select Connect to establish a communications
link with the selected Navaid Site. The message, Executing Command – Please Wait… will be
displayed at the bottom of the dialog box until the connection is established. Following
successful connection, the equipment status will automatically be requested and the message at
the bottom of the dialog box will change to Retrieving Status – Please Wait…
7. After a few seconds, the equipment status will be displayed in the Equipment Status window of
the dialog box and the message at the bottom of the dialog box will change to Operation
Successful. Once communications have been established with the site, the various control
options will be enabled. Note: If reliable communications cannot be established, a message,
Failure will be displayed at the bottom of the dialog box.
8. Select OFF, then NO 1 or NO 2 to the right of Select Main to switch the navaid of or select the
unit to be used as main. Whenever a Select Main button is selected, the message, Executing
Command – Please wait… will be displayed at the bottom of the dialog box until the command is
executed. Following a successful execution of the command, the message will change to
Settlement Delay – Please Wait while the equipment is allowed to settle before status is
requested. The equipment status will then automatically be requested and the message at the
bottom of the dialog box will change to Retrieving Status – Please wait… After a few seconds,
the equipment status will be displayed in the Equipment Status window of the dialog box and the
message at the bottom of the dialog box will change to Operation Successful.
Note: If a navaid cannot action the command (for example, requesting NO 2 while NO 1 is still ON
in a dual), the message Command Rejected will be displayed at the bottom of the dialog box.
9. Click DISCONNECT, and then CLOSE.
10. At the DME site, ensure that the following indicators should take efect:
a. SELECT MAIN, NO 1 or NO 2 indicator On.
b. NO 1 or NO 2 ON status indicator On.
c. NORMAL status indicator On, after the selected Power On inhibit time. This indicates
that the Monitor is powered, & no faults are detected.
d. All Alarm Register indicators of immediately, & stay of unless a fault is present.
e. Check that no unit or module has a red indicator on.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
For Procedural Requirements prior to the specific adjustments, refer to Section 3.2.4.3 of the 1kW
DME Station LDB – 102 Technical Handbook, Vol. 2.
The table below summarizes the adjustment and its corresponding section on the Vol. 2 of the
Handbook.
 Table 3 – Alignment and Adjustment of DME LDB – 102

ADJUSTMENT SECTION
Test Interrogator Alignment
RF Generator 3.2.4.4.1
RF Generator at Nominal Interrogation Frequency 3.2.4.4.2
Receiver Video Alignment 3.2.4.7
Transmitter Driver RF Output Alignment 3.2.4.8
1kW RF Power Amplifier Alignment
Output Pulse Alignment 3.2.4.9.1
Automatic Level Control 3.2.4.9.2
Transmitter Pulse Parameters
Output Pulse Peak Power Calibration 3.2.4.10.5
Receiver On-channel Threshold Adjustment 3.2.4.11.1
Internal Ident Adjustment 3.2.4.14.1
Monitor Fault Limits Adjustments 3.2.4.15
Control System Adjustment
HV Shutdown Adjust 3.2.4.16.10
LV Alarm Adjust 3.2.4.16.11
LV Shutdown Adjust 3.2.4.16.12

IV. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

Refer to the Facility Preventive Maintenance & Inspection (PMI) Manual pages 6 – 19 for the PMI
procedures and Appendix C for the DME Checklists.

V. CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE

General Troubleshooting Guidance

Should the equipment develop a fault, it is best serviced by replacing the defective module, or
subassembly, with an operational unit. These replaceable assemblies are called line-replaceable units
(LRUs).
The following guidance information is given to assist technical personnel locate a defective LRU
after the beacon has shut down or registered a fault. The facilities discussed below may be used either
individually or in combination to isolate the defective unit.
a. System Block & Signal Flow Block Diagram
b. Test Facility
The test facility allows rapid measurement of the main beacon parameters and
internal signal levels. During troubleshooting, the parameter values and signal
voltage levels may be compared with the values recorded at station
commissioning.
c. Front Panel Test Jack
Each of the transponder modules has a number of front panel test jacks to allow
rapid checking of significant signals and voltages.
c. Alarm Register
The Alarm Register display indicates the faults (in all transponders) that were
present at the time the most recent shutdown or transfer decision was made by
the CTU. The alarms indicate which parameters were out of tolerance, and this
often suggests which subsystem is at fault.
The alarms corresponding to individual transponders can be selected from the
menu system (see Section A.3.1.3.2.6.1, Technical Handbook Vol. 4)
 There are 12 alarm register indicators on the CTU front panel; all of them are
red.

Table – 4 CTU FRONT PANEL ALARM INDICATORS

INDICATOR COLOR FAULT TYPE DESCRIPTION

DELAY Red Primary Monitor delay fault status from both
transponders
SPACING Red Primary Monitor spacing fault status from both
transponders
EFFICIENCY Red Secondary Monitor efficiency status from both
transponders
TX RATE Red Secondary Monitor transmit rate fault status from
both transponders
POWER Red Secondary Monitor RF power fault status from
both transponders
IDENT Red Secondary Monitor ident fault status from both
transponders
PULSE SHAPE Red Secondary Monitor pulse shape fault status from
both transponders
ANTENNA Red Secondary Monitor antenna fault status from both
transponders
PRIMARY Red Primary Primary fault status from both
transponders; ORed from the primary
faults
SECONDARY Red Secondary Secondary fault status from both
transponders; ORed from the
secondary faults
MONITOR Red Primary Monitor delay fault status from both
transponders
CTU Red Primary CTU watchdog or software fault

Fault Finding Procedures

In the event of a failure in the LDB-102 DME beacon, the adoption of the following procedures
will help isolate the fault to a particular area, so that replacement of the appropriate line-replaceable
units (LRU) can restore operation of the equipment with minimum interruption to service.
These procedures trace the signal first through the interrogation and receiver chain, and then
through the transmitter chain. The test interrogator is used as a source of test signals for the
transponder, and it is essential to obtain interrogations at the correct level from the test interrogator in
order to check operation of the receiver and video signal processing.
The typical waveforms measured on test jacks are given. Reference is made to these waveforms
during the signal tracing procedures.
Condition for Tests
1. Operate the equipment in the MAINTENANCE mode for a dual DME, as described in
Appendix A.2.5 Maintenance Operation, Technical Handbook Vol. 4.
2. For a dual DME, the defective transponder will be operated as the standby. On the
RF Panel at the rear of the rack, connect the test interrogator of the standby
transponder to the second directional coupler, so that it can be used to interrogate
the standby transponder. This is described in Appendix A.2.5.1 & A.2.5.2 Switch-on
Procedure (Technical Handbook, Vol. 4)
 3. On the standby monitor of dual DME, switch the MONITOR OUTPUTS switch to the
FAILED position (this takes the monitor ‘of-line’)
4. On the CTU, select MONITOR ALARM to INHIBIT. For a dual DME, press the SELECT
MAIN, NO 1 or NO 2 switch for the transponder that will be operating normally (for
example, if transponder 2 is under investigation, then select NO 1 as the operating
transponder so that transponder 2 becomes the standby).
5. On the transponder power supply, switch TRANSPONDER DC POWER to ON.
6. On the CTU, select Hi Ef (High Level Efficiency) measurement to set the interrogation
level to -70 dbm.

Interrogation and Receiver Chain

Refer to Section 4.2 Waveforms, Technical Handbook Vol. 3 for all waveforms in the test
sequence mentioned herein.
With the DME operating in the MAINTENANCE mode (as described in Appendix A.2.5
Maintenance Operation, Technical Handbook Vol. 4), perform the following check sequence:
1. Trigger the oscilloscope from the TRIGGER test jack on the test interrogator (T.I.).
Failure of the oscilloscope to trigger reveals the absence of a signal from the (T.I.)
module. In this case, either the T.I. main board, or the complete T.I. module
(equipped with the appropriate crystals and tuned to the correct frequency) should
be replaced.
2. Set the oscilloscope sensitivity to 2 volts/division and the time base to 2 μs/ division,
and check the waveform at the DETECTED INTERROGATIONS test jack on the T.I..
Compare the displayed waveform with that in Waveform 17. If the displayed
waveform is significantly diferent to the reference waveform, a failure in the T.I. is
indicated; either the entire module, or separate LRUs, should be replaced.
3. Set the oscilloscope to 0.5 volts/division and 5 μs/division, and check the waveform
at the DETECTED LOG VIDEO test jack on the receiver video. Compare the displayed
waveform with that in Waveform 37. If the waveforms are significantly diferent,
malfunction of the receiver video is indicated. Either the entire module, or separate
LRU, should be replaced with appropriate assemblies tuned to the correct frequency.
4. If, after replacement of the module or circuit board assemblies, the correct
waveform is still not obtained, consult the Signal Flow Block Diagram (Section 4
Figure 4-1, p. 4-5 of Technical Handbook Vol. 3) to identify the block of circuitry in
the failed signal path.
5. Set the oscilloscope to 0.5 volts/division and 5 μs/division. On the CTU, select
Efficiency measurement, to cause the interrogations to switch between high and low
level. With only one oscilloscope channel displayed, observe the waveform on the
DETECTED LOG VIDEO test jack and compare it with that in Waveform 37. If the
displayed waveform does not show the two discrete pulse amplitude levels,
malfunction of the level switching in the T.I. is indicated. Replace either the complete
T.I., or the main board assembly and switched attenuator LRUs.
6. Display the waveforms at the DETECTED LOG VIDEO and ON CHANNEL VIDEO test
jacks. Compare the displayed waveform with those shown in Waveform 36.
7. Similarly, display the waveform at the DOUBLE PULSE DECODER OUT test jack and
compare with that in Waveform 33.
8. Reset the oscilloscope to 10 μs/division and check that the waveform at the TRIGS
TO MODULATOR test jack is similar to that in Waveform 35. Failure to obtain
waveforms as above indicates a receiver video malfunction requiring replacement of
the module or subassemblies.
 9. Check the waveform at the DETECTED REPLIES test jack on the test interrogator and
compare it with that in Waveform 16. Absence of pulses indicates a malfunction in
the transmission chain.
Transmitter Chain
The major symptom of transmitter faults will be shown on the CTU as a low output power
reading.
The performance requirements of each step must be met before the next step in the sequence is
commenced; the sequence need only be performed far enough to correct the fault.
When the transmitter output power has been restored to the correct level (either by
adjustment/s or module replacement), perform the routine alignment and performance tests on
the transmitted pulse power and pulse shape, making adjustments as necessary. The pulse shape
of a correctly adjusted transmitter is shown in Waveform 16 & 67.
1. At the HT test jack on the front panel of the 1 kW RF amplifier, check that the DC
supply to the 1 kW RF amplifier is within the range 49.5 to 50.5 volts. This voltage is
supplied by the DC-DC converter.
If this voltage is only slightly out of tolerance, it maybe corrected by adjustment of
the converter output voltage control R112 (located under the cover of the metal box
housing the regulator board).
If this voltage is more than 3 volts out of range, then replace the DC-DC converter in
the 1 kW PA power supply.
2. Trigger the oscilloscope from the TRIGS TO MODULATOR test jack on the receiver
video. Display the waveform at the SHAPED MODULATION test jack on the
transmitter driver, and compare the displayed waveform with that shown in
Waveform 51. Check that the pulse amplitude is within the normal amplitude range
stated against Waveform 51; the 1 kW PA power supply must be within limits for this
pulse to be correct.
If the amplitude exceeds this range, and there is low (or zero) output from the
transmitter, then it is probably due to the automatic level control (ALC) trying to
correct the low output condition. If this pulse is absent, or significantly below the
stated range, then it indicates a fault on the pulse shaper board, which should be
replaced.
3. Display the waveform at the DRIVER LEVEL test jack on the transmitter driver. If the
drive waveform amplitude is within the limits stated against Waveform 52, then it
indicates that the transmitter driver is satisfactory and providing drive to the 1 kW RF
power amplifier. Proceed to step 9 to continue the signal tracing.
If the waveform amplitude is below the limits stated, then check the performance of
the transmitter driver units, as detailed in steps 4 to 8.
4. Extend the transmitter driver using the transponder extender frame. Switch on
power to the transponder, switch DRIVER DC POWER to NORMAL, and check that the
following supply voltages are within the limits stated:

Test Point Limits (VDC)

Transponder power supply +15 V 15.0 ± 0.5

+18 V 18.0 ± 1.0
HT 42.0 ± 1.0

Transmitter driver +15 V 15.0 ± 0.5

Pulse shaper board XT10 16.3 ± 1.0

XT4 11 to 15, rectangular pulse
 XT7 20 to 32
XT9 25 to 35
XT5 28 to 37
If any of these voltages are out of tolerance, then the replacement of the
transponder power supply or pulse shaper board may be necessary. For alignment of
the pulse shaper board, refer to Section 3.2.7 Transmitter Driver Alignment,
Technical Handbook Vol. 2.
5. Remove the cover from the exciter unit and clip the current probe around the wire
loop supplying current to the collectors of transistors V5 & V6. Check that the
collector current waveform is within the limits stated against Waveform 54.
If the waveform is low in amplitude, check firstly that the input drive from the
receiver video is correct, as described in Section 3.2.6 Receiver Video Alignment,
Technical Handbook Vol. 2. Then check the alignment of the exciter as described in
Section 3.2.7 Transmitter Driver Alignment, Technical Handbook Vol. 2. If this fails to
correct the current waveform, then replace the exciter board.
6. Remove the cover from the medium power driver and clip the current probe around
the wire supplying collector current to the RF amplifier subassembly. Check that the
collector current waveform is within the limits stated against Waveform 55.
If the waveform is low in amplitude, then it indicates either insufficient drive, from
the exciter, or a fault in the medium power driver itself. Replace each subassembly in
turn to determine the defective unit.
7. Remove the cover from the power modulation amplifier and clip the current probe
around the wire supplying collector current to the RF amplifier subassembly. Check
that the collector current waveform is within the limits stated against Waveform 56.
If the waveform is low in amplitude, then it indicates either insufficient drive from
the medium power driver, or a fault in the power modulation amplifier itself. Replace
each subassembly in turn to determine the defective unit.
8. If any units have been replaced or adjusted, repeat the check described in Step 3
above. If the waveform amplitude is now within the stated limits, then replace the
covers on the units in the transmitter driver, then replace the module in the rack.
9. On the 1 kW RF amplifier, display the waveform from the POWER AMP MODULATOR
test jack and check that it is within the limits stated against Waveform 60.
If the waveform is low in amplitude, and if it has been previously determined that
the RF drive and the modulation to the 1 kW RF amplifier are correct, then a fault in
the 1 kW power modulation amplifier is indicated. Remove the cover from the 1 kW
RF amplifier and replace the power modulation amplifier.
10. On the 1 kW RF amplifier, display the waveform from the POWER AMP DRIVER test
jack, and check that it is within the limits stated against Waveform 62.
If the waveform is low in amplitude, then a fault in the 1 kW amplifier driver stage is
indicated; this function is provided by the 250 W amplifier units A1 and A2, in the 1
kW RF amplifier. Remove the cover from the 1 kW RF amplifier and determine the
defective unit by checking the collector current of each driver stage. Clip the current
probe around the red supply lead, connecting to the amplifier module, and check
the waveform amplitude with the limits stated against Waveform 66. A low
amplitude collector current indicates the defective unit, which should be replaced.
11. On the 1 kW RF amplifier, display the waveform from the POWER AMP OUTPUT test
jack, and check that it is within the limits stated against Waveform 61.
If the waveform is low in amplitude, a defective power output stage is indicated, and
the particular unit may be isolated by the procedure below:
Remove the cover from the 1 kW RF amplifier and clip the current probe, in turn,
around the red supply lead to each of the amplifiers A3 to A10. Display the
 current waveform and check that it is within the limits stated against Waveform
64. There may be considerable variation in the current amplitude for the
individual power amplifiers A3 to A10, but a defective unit is usually indicated by
a current much lower than the others. Any defective units should be replaced.

This completes the signal tracing troubleshooting procedures. If any module or

subassembly has been replaced during these procedures, then perform the relevant LRU
Post-Replacement Test.

LRU Post-Replacement Tests

Refer to Section 4.1.3 LRU Post-Replacement Tests, Technical Handbook Vol. 3 regarding the
details of tests and/or adjustments required to be made to an operational beacon following the
replacement of any module or subassembly. The information is presented in tabular form. If any
module or subassembly is replaced during servicing, then the procedure listed for that unit
MUST be performed to restore the beacon to operational status. It is implicit that all other units
in the beacon are in normal working order.