TECHNICAL INFORMATION LETTER

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TIL #: T044819-HW REVISION: 0

TO: Panasonic Avionics Corporation

ATTN: Panasonic Technical Services

Fiber Inspection and Cleaning Procedure for the Panasonic In-Flight Entertainment
SUBJECT:
Systems

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is issuing this Technical Information Letter (TIL) to provide general
information, including instructions and procedures for LRU fiber optic inspection and cleaning, for aircraft
equipped with a Panasonic In-Flight Entertainment System.

This Technical Information Letter (TIL) has an expiration date of April 30, 2020 or when the information
presented, in partial or in full, is incorporated into the Panasonic Line Maintenance Standard Wiring
Practices Manual, Document Number 7000008.

Referenced Document

Document No. 7000008 - Panasonic Line Maintenance Standard Wiring Practices Manual

1.0 GENERAL

The following document describes the Fiber Optic satisfactory limits and describes procedures to
perform fiber optic inspection and cleaning for LRUs with fiber optic mating ends. The LRUs include,
but are not limited to:

A. Network Controller (NC)

B. Ethernet Switch (ES)

C. Area Distribution Box (ADB)

D. Content Server (CS)

1.1 There are two (2) cleaning methods:

a. Cleaning fiber optic end face with dry method.
b. Cleaning fiber optic end face with wet method.

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2.0 DESCRIPTION

A. End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact

Figure 1. Engaging End of a Fiber Optic Contact

Figure 2. End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact

B. Zones of the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact.

(1) Zone A – Core

(2) Zone B – Cladding

(3) Zone C – Epoxy Bond Line

(4) Zone D – Ceramic Ferrule

Figure 3. Zones of the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contacts

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C. Fiber Optic End-Face Damage Definition.

(1) There are three (3) types of damages:

(a) Chip or Pit – Material missing from the end face.

(b) Crack – Structural defect that goes into the material of the end face.

(c) Scratch – A linear defect on the surface of the end face.

(2) Table 1. Damage Limits for the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact describes the limit for each
type of damage.

NOTE: A damage that is equal to or less than the limit is satisfactory. A damage that is
greater than the limit is unsatisfactory and unserviceable. If unserviceable damage
is found on a fiber optic contact, the LRU has to be repaired or replaced.

Table 1. Damage Limits for the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact
Limit
Damage Zone
Quantity Size
A - Total of five percent (5%) or less of the zone area
B - Total of ten percent (10%) or less of the zone area
Chip or Pit
C No limit -
D No limit -
A No damage -
B No damage -
Crack
C No limit -
D No damage -
A Three (3) Three (3) micrometer maximum width of one or more
Scratch B No limit Six (6) micrometer maximum width of one or more
C No limit -

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D. Fiber Optic End Face Unwanted Material Definition.

(1) Three (3) types of unwanted material:

(a) Contamination – Material on the end-face of the fiber optic contact that cannot be
removed with a procedure to clean the end face.

(b) Debris – Material on the end-face of the fiber optic contact that can be removed with a
procedure to clean the end face.

(c) Film – Material on the end face of the fiber optic contact that can be removed with a
procedure to clean the end face.

(2) Table 2. Unwanted Material Limits for the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact describes the
limit for each type of unwanted material.

NOTE: Unwanted material that is equal to or less than the limit is satisfactory. Unwanted
material that is greater than the limit is unsatisfactory, and the fiber optic contact
needs to be cleaned.

Table 2. Unwanted Material Limits for the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact
Unwanted Limit
Zone
Material Quantity Size
A - Total of five percent (5%) or less of the zone area
B - Total of ten percent (10%) or less of the zone area
Contamination
C No limit -
D No limit -
A Five (5) Three (3) micrometer maximum width of one or more
B Five (5) Three (3) micrometer maximum width of one or more
Debris
C Five (5) Ten (10) micrometer maximum width of one or more
D Five (5) Ten (10) micrometer maximum width of one or more
A No film -
B No film -
Film
C No film -
No film -

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E. Fiber Optic End Face Damage and Unwanted Material Specifications.

(1) Damage Limits for the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact.

Figure 4. Chip or Pit Limit

Fiber 5. Crack Limit

Fiber 6. Scratch Limit

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(2) Unwanted Material Limits for the End Face of a Fiber Optic Contact.

Figure 7. Contamination Limit

Figure 8. Debris Limit

Figure 9. Film Limit

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3.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Table 3. Equipment lists the recommended tool for performing fiber optic end face inspection.
Equivalent Tools may be used to perform the test as required by the procedures noted in Section 4.

B. In Table 3. Equipment, optional equipment denoted with an asterisk symbol (*). The equipment
may be used if appropriate for the LRU to be inspected.

Table 3. Equipment
Description Manufacturer Part Number
Probe, Inspection, Fiber Optic Viavi P5000i-S or equivalent
Display Unit, Inspection, Fiber Optic Viavi FBP-SD4i or equivalent
Adapter, Universal Viavi FBPP-BAP1 or equivalent
Adapter, Universal, Thin Viavi FBPP-BAP2 or equivalent
Adapter, Universal, Extended Viavi FBPP-BAP3 or equivalent
Tip, Universal, 2.5mm Viavi FBPT-U25M or equivalent
Tip, Universal, 1.25mm Viavi FBPT-U12M or equivalent
Tip, ARINC, 1.25mm Viavi FBPT-U12M-N or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Plug Viavi FBPT-A801-2002P or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Receptacle Viavi FBPT-A801-2002R or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Plug* Viavi FBPT-A801-2001P or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Receptacle* Viavi FBPT-A801-2001R or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Plug Viavi FBPT-A801-4002P or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Receptacle Viavi FBPT-A801-4002R or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Plug Viavi FBPT-A801-1002P or equivalent
Guide, Inspection, Receptacle Viavi FBTP-A801-1002R or equivalent

C. Table 4. Consumables lists the recommended consumables required for performing fiber optic
end face cleaning. Equivalent consumables may be used to perform cleaning as required by
the procedures noted in Section 4.

D. In Table 4. Consumables, optional consumables denoted with an asterisk symbol (*). These
consumables may be used if appropriate for the LRU to be cleaned.

Table 4. Consumables
Description Manufacturer Part Number
Wipes, Fiber Optic, Lint-Free Chemtronics 6704 or equivalent
Wipes, Pre-saturated, IPA Chemtronics CP400 or equivalent
Alcohol, Isopropyl* - Commercially available
Alcohol, Denatured, Ethyl* - Commercially available
Gloves, Powder Free* - Commercially available
Cot, Finger, Powder Free* - Commercially available

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Table 4. Consumables (continued)
Description Manufacturer Part Number
Swab, 2.5mm Cletop 8500-10-0024MZ or equivalent
Swab, 1.25mm Cletop 8500-10-0022MZ or equivalent
Swab, Universal, Pin Termini* Sticklers MCC-P25 or equivalent
Swab, Foam* Texwipe TX740 or equivalent
Swab, Polypropylene* Texwipe TX758B or equivalent
Swab, Polyurethane* Texwipe TX757B or equivalent
Swab, Polyester, Woven* Texwipe T759B or equivalent

4.0 PROCEDURE

A. General

The following procedures show how to perform fiber optic inspection and cleaning.

WARNING: IF THE EQUIPMENT IS ENERGIZED, THE INVISIBLE LIGHT FROM AN OPTICAL

FIBER SOURCE CAN BE SUFFICIENTLY INTENSE TO CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
EYES. BEFORE THE CONNECTOR OR TERMINI ARE EXAMINED, ENSURE
THAT THE POWER TO THE EQUIPMENT IS SET TO THE OFF CONDITION AND
THE FIBER IS DISCONNECTED FROM BOTH ENDS.

B. Procedure for Inspection Fiber Optic End Face.

CAUTION: WHEN INSPECTING THE FIBER OPTIC END FACE, ENSURE THAT THE
FIBER OPTIC CONTACT AND THE INSPECTION PROBE IS PROPERLY
ALIGNED. IF NOT ALIGNED, DAMAGE TO THE FIBER OPTIC CONTACT
CAN OCCUR.

(1) If required, remove power from the applicable LRUs.

(2) Connect the fiber optic inspection probe to the fiber optic inspection display unit. See Table 3.

(3) Select and attached the applicable adapter and tip to the fiber optic inspection probe. See
Table 3.

(4) If required, select a guide for the LRU to be examined and mate it to the connector.

(5) Examine the end face of the fiber optic using 200x magnification or higher.

NOTE: Software can be used as an aid to find the location and size of the damage or
contamination, but must not be used as the authority to accept or reject the cable
assembly.

(6) If the end face of the optical fiber has unsatisfactory damage, replace the LRU. See section
2.B. and 2.C. for definition and damage limits.

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(7) If the end face of the optical fiber has unsatisfactory unwanted materials. Perform the
following. See section 2.B. and 2.D. for definition and unwanted material limits.

(a) Perform cleaning with the dry method. See paragraph 4.C.

(b) Repeat step 4.B.(5). to reinspect fiber optic end face.

(c) If the end face of the fiber optic cable still has unsatisfactory unwanted material, steps (a)
and (b) may be repeated.

(d) If unable to remove the unwanted material using the dry method. Perform cleaning with
the wet method. See paragraph 4.D.

(e) Repeat step 4.B.(5). to reinspect fiber optic end face.

(f) If unsatisfactory unwanted material cannot be removed, replace the LRU.

C. Procedure to clean Fiber Optic End Face with Dry Method

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE SWAB OVER THE END FACE OF THE FIBER
OPTIC CONTACT. TOO MUCH FORCE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.

(1) Select and put on protective equipment.

NOTE: Clean hands are satisfactory alternative to the protective equipment.

(2) There are two (2) dry methods. Select the method appropriate for the LRU to be cleaned.

(a) Dry Method using swabs.

(b) Dry Method using wipes.

(3) Dry method using swabs

(a) If necessary, remove alignment sleeve of LRU to be cleaned.

(b) Select an appropriate swab for the LRU to be clean. See Table 4.

(c) Roll or twist the swab over the end face of the fiber optic contact.

NOTE: Do not reuse swab. Discard swab after single use.

(d) Reinspect fiber optic end face. See Section 4.B

(e) If removed, reinstall alignment sleeve.

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(4) Dry method using wipes

(a) If necessary, remove alignment sleeve of LRU to be cleaned.

(b) Select a dry wipe for the LRU to be clean. See Table 4.

(c) Wipe the end face of the fiber optic contact in one direction.

NOTE: Wipe may be used again, ensure that a clean section of the wipe is used.

(d) Discard wipe after use.

(e) Reinspect fiber optic end face. See section 4.B.

(f) If removed, reinstall alignment sleeve.

D. Procedure to clean Fiber Optic End Face with Wet Method

WARNING: ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL IS FLAMMABLE. MAKE SURE THAT THE QUANTITY

OF SOLVENT IS NOT MORE THAN THE QUANTITY THAT IS NECESSARY TO
CLEAN THE FIBER OPTIC END FACE.

CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE SWAB OVER THE END FACE OF THE FIBER
OPTIC CONTACT. TOO MUCH FORCE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE.

(1) Select and put on protective equipment.

NOTE: Clean hands are satisfactory alternative to the protective equipment.

(2) There are three (3) wet method. Select the method appropriate for the LRU to be cleaned.

(a) Wet method using pre-saturated wipes.

(b) Wet method using isopropyl alcohol and dry wipes.

(c) Wet method using isopropyl alcohol and swabs.

(3) Wet method using pre-saturated wipes.

(a) If necessary, remove alignment sleeve of LRU to be cleaned.

(b) Select the pre-saturated wipe and a dry wipe for the LRU to be clean. See Table 4.

(c) With the pre-saturated wipe, wipe the end face of the fiber optic contact in one direction.

NOTE: The pre-saturated wipe may be used again, ensure that a clean section of the
wipe is used.

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(d) Discard wipe after use.

(e) With a dry wipe, wipe the end face of the fiber optic contact in one direction.

NOTE: The dry wipe may be used again, ensure that a clean section of the wipe is used.

(f) Discard wipe after use.

(g) Repeat step (5) and (6) if the fiber optic contact is still wet.

(h) Reinspect fiber optic end face. See section 4.B.

(i) If removed, reinstall alignment sleeve.

(4) Wet method using isopropyl alcohol and dry wipe.

(a) If necessary, remove alignment sleeve of LRU to be cleaned.

(b) Select a dry wipe and alcohol for the LRU to be clean. See Table 4.

(c) Put a small amount of alcohol on the dry wipe to make it moist.

(d) Wipe the end face of the fiber optic contact in one direction over the moistened area.

NOTE: The wipe may be used again, ensure that a clean section of the wipe is used.

(e) Discard wipe after use.

(f) With a new dry wipe, wipe the end face of the fiber optic contact in one direction.

NOTE: The dry wipe may be used again, ensure that a clean section of the wipe is used.

(g) Discard wipe after use.

(h) Repeat step (f) and (g) if the fiber optic contact is still wet.

(i) Reinspect fiber optic end face. See section 4.B.

(j) If removed, reinstall alignment sleeve.

(5) Wet method using isopropyl alcohol and swab.

(a) If necessary, remove alignment sleeve of LRU to be cleaned.

(b) Select a swab and alcohol for the LRU to be clean. See Table 4.

(c) Put a small amount of solvent on the swab to make it moist.

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(d) Roll or twist the swab on the end face of the fiber optic contact.

NOTE: Do not reuse swab. Discard swab after a single use.

(e) With a new dry swab, roll or twist the swab on the end face of the fiber optic contact.

NOTE: Do not reuse swab. Discard after a single use.

(f) Repeat step (e) if the fiber optic contact is still wet.

(g) Reinspect fiber optic end face. See Section 4.B.

(h) If removed, reinstall alignment sleeve

END

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If you have questions or concerns regarding the above information, please contact the undersigned.

Panasonic Avionics Corporation

26200 Enterprise Way
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Tel: 949.672.2000
Fax: 949.462.7103

Writer: Reviewer:

Allen Ung Stewart Dinsdale

Technical Services Engineer Manager, Product Support Engineering
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Panasonic Avionics Corporation

Reviewer: Approver:e

Jared Bowden Frank Noriega

Supervisor, Tech Services Engineering Manager, Tech Services Engineering
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Panasonic Avionics Corporation

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