Tambler Tower/Navaids & Airfield Lighting/Power Chapter 1 –SELEX DVOR 1150A

Systems Facility Operations Manual

Chapter 1 – SELEX DVOR 1150A

1.1. Operational procedure

1.1.1. Switching ON

a) Turn on both AC switches.

b) Turn on DC switches in the BCPS assemblies.

c) Turn on the battery circuit breakers.

d) The system will perform the initialization, delay 20 seconds and then start transmitting.

1.1.2. Switching OFF

a) Logout of the PMDT by selecting: System>>Logoff/Disconnect.

b) If the DVOR is currently in the non-standard mode of operation, the user will be
prompted to correct the issues before continuing with the logoff.

c) Turn off both DC circuit breakers.

d) Turn off both AC circuit breakers.

1.2. Preventive Maintenance

1.2.1. Daily
1.2.1.1. Materials Needed
 NAV-AIDS Daily Maintenance Checklist.
 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen
 Hand-held Radios

1.2.1.2. Equipment/Tools Needed

N/A

1.2.1.3. Coordination

a) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
b) Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

1.2.1.4. Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights etc.)
b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.

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1.2.1.5. PM Procedures
1.2.1.5.1. Check Integral Monitor Data Screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations
and Maintenance Manual 3.6.8.1.1.1 (Fig. 3-31))
1.2.1.5.2. Check Notch Monitor Data Screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 3.6.8.1.1.2 (Fig. 3-32))
1.2.1.5.3. Check Sideband Antenna VSWR Screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations
and Maintenance Manual 3.6.8.1.1.3 (Fig. 3-33))
1.2.1.5.4. Check Transmitter Data Screen(Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 3.6.8.3.1 (Fig. 3-46))
1.2.1.5.5. Check transmitter Status screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 3.6.8.3.4 (Fig. 3-49))
1.2.1.6. Post safety precaution/activity
a) Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to PM
activities.
b) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).

1.2.1.7. Post coordination activity

a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.

1.2.1.8. Culmination
a) Check and inventory tools and materials used in the activity.
b) Record your activity on PM logbook.
c) Record your activity on PM ERC.
d) Before leaving, check again for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell,
wet floor, debris, sounds, temperature, etc.).
e) Switch off lighting.
f) Make sure that the station main door is locked.
g) Let the shift supervisor sign the PM form if needed.

1.2.2 Weekly

1.2.2.1. Materials Needed

 NAV-AIDS Daily Maintenance Checklist.
 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen
 Hand-held Radios

1.2.2.2. Equipment/Tools Needed

N/A

1.2.2.3 Coordination
a) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
b) Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

1.2.2.4. Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights
etc.)

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b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.

1.2.2.5. PM Procedures
1.2.2.5.1. Shelter/Equipment General Cleaning
1.2.2.5.2. Check/Clean Air Conditioning Filters
1.2.2.5.3. Transmitter Cabinet Inspection

1.2.2.6 Post safety precaution/activity

a) Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to PM
activities.
b) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
1.2.2.7. Post coordination activity
a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.
1.2.2.8. Culmination
a) Check and inventory tools and materials used in the activity.
b) Record your activity on PM logbook.
c) Record your activity on PM ERC.
d) Before leaving, check again for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet
floor, debris, sounds, temperature, etc.).
e) Switch off lighting.
f) Make sure that the station main door is locked.
g) Let the shift supervisor sign the PM form if needed.

1.2.3. Monthly
1.2.3.1. Materials Needed
 NAV-AIDS Daily Maintenance Checklist.
 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen
 Hand-held Radios
 Groundcheck Form

1.2.3.2. Equipment/Tools Needed

a) Printer

b)

1.2.3.3. Coordination

a) File NOTAM for groundcheck five days ahead of groundcheck activity.

b) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
c) Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

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1.2.3.4. Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights etc.)
b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.

1.2.3.5. PM Procedure
1.2.3.5.1. Check DVOR Ground Check Data Screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations
and Maintenance Manual 3.6.8.3.2 (Fig. 3-47))
1.2.3.5.2. Established Markers’ Ground Check
1.2.3.5.3. Inside and Outside of Fence Mowing
1.2.3.5.4. Around Field Monitor Mowing
1.2.3.6. Post safety precaution/activity
a) Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to PM
activities.
b) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).

1.2.3.7. Post coordination activity

a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.

1.2.3.8. Culmination
a) Check and inventory tools and materials used in the activity.
b) Record your activity on PM logbook.
c) Record your activity on PM ERC.
d) Before leaving, check again for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet
floor, debris, sounds, temperature, etc.).
e) Switch off lighting.
f) Make sure that the station main door is locked.
g) Let the shift supervisor sign the PM form if needed.

1.2.2 Quarterly
1.2.2.1
1.2.4.1 Materials Needed
 NAV-AIDS Daily Maintenance Checklist.
 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen

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 Hand-held Radios

1.2.4.2 Equipment/Tools Needed

a) Oscilloscope
b) Power meter with Elements and sniffer
1.2.4.3 Coordination
a) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
b) Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

1.2.4.4 Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights etc.)
b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.

1.2.4.5. PM Procedure
1.2.4.5.1. Check Auto-Transfer Screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.7)
1.2.4.5.2. Reassign Main/Standby Transmitters
1.2.4.5.3. RCSU Operation Check Screen (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.10)
1.2.4.5.4. Print Data Parameters

1.2.4.6 Post safety precaution/activity

a) Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to PM
activities.
b) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
1.2.4.7 Post coordination activity
a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.

1.2.4.8 Culmination
a) Check and inventory tools and materials used in the activity.
b) Record your activity on PM logbook.
c) Record your activity on PM ERC.
d) Before leaving, check again for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet
floor, debris, sounds, temperature, etc.).
e) Switch off lighting.
f) Make sure that the station main door is locked.
g) Let the shift supervisor sign the PM form if needed.

1.2.5. Semi-annual
1.2.5.1. Materials Needed
 NAV-AIDS Daily Maintenance Checklist.

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 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen
 Hand-held Radios
 FOM Manual
 Continuous Paper

1.2.5.2. Equipment/Tools Needed

a) Printer

1.2.5.3. Coordination
a) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
b) Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

1.2.5.4. Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights etc.)
b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.
1.2.5.5. PM Procedures
1.2.5.5.1. Flight Check
1.2.5.5.2. Check Shelter/Equipment Grounding
1.2.5.5.3. Battery Backup Unit Inspection (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.3.5)

1.2.5.6. Post safety precaution/activity

a. Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to PM
activities.
b. Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
1.2.5.7. Post coordination activity
a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.
1.2.5.8. Culmination
a) Check and inventory tools and materials used in the activity.
b) Record your activity on PM logbook.
c) Record your activity on PM ERC.
d) Before leaving, check again for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet
floor, debris, sounds, temperature, etc.).
e) Switch off lighting.
f) Make sure that the station main door is locked.
g) Let the shift supervisor sign the PM form if needed.

1.2.6. Annual
1.2.6.1. Materials Needed
 NAV-AIDS Daily Maintenance Checklist.

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 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen
 Hand-held Radios

1.2.6.2. Equipment/Tools Needed

a) Multitester
b) Earth Ground Tester
c) Frequency Counter
1.2.6.3. Coordination
a) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

1.2.6.4. Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights etc.)
b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.
1.2.6.5. PM Procedure
1.2.6.5.1. Physical Inspections (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.3.1)
1.2.6.5.2. Check Carrier Output Power (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.2)
1.2.6.5.3. Check Station Ident (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.11)
1.2.6.5.4. Check Antenna VSWR (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.6)
1.2.6.5.5. Check Battery Backup Transfer (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.1)
1.2.6.5.6. Check Carrier Frequency (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.3)
1.2.6.5.7. Check Operating Frequency (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.2.5)
1.2.6.5.8. Verify BITE Wattmeter Calibration (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations
and Maintenance Manual 6.4.6)
1.2.6.5.9. Verify BITE Frequency Counter Calibration (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A
Operations and Maintenance Manual 6.4.5)
1.2.6.5.10. Verify BITE VSWR Calibration (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations and
Maintenance Manual 6.4.4)
1.2.6.5.11. RMS (1A3A6) Lithium Battery Replacement Procedure (Refer to SELEX DVOR
1150A Operations and Maintenance Manual 6.4.7)
1.2.6.5.12. Inspection of Transmission Antennas (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A Operations
and Maintenance Manual 6.3.2)
1.2.6.5.13. Inspection of the Field Monitor Antenna (Refer to SELEX DVOR 1150A
Operations and Maintenance Manual 6.3.3)

1.2.6.6. Post safety precaution/activity

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a) Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to PM
activities.
b) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
1.2.6.7. Post coordination activity
a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.

1.2.6.8. Culmination
a) Check and inventory tools and materials used in the activity.
b) Record your activity on PM logbook.
c) Record your activity on PM ERC.
d) Before leaving, check again for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet
floor, debris, sounds, temperature, etc.).
e) Switch off lighting.
f) Make sure that the station main door is locked.
g) Let the shift supervisor sign the PM form if needed.

1.3. Corrective Maintenance

1.3.1 Materials Needed
 Toolbox
 Keys (Vehicle, Shelter, Road gates)
 Pen
 Hand-held Radios

1.3.2.Equipment/Tools Needed
a) Multitester
b) Oscilloscope
1.3.3.Coordination
a) Inform the CNSSO shift supervisor/shift members before leaving the station.
Call Air Traffic Control to cross runway.

1.3.4. Safety precaution/activity

a) Check the Vehicle for Road Worthiness. (Fuel, Brakes, Lights, Oil, water, signal lights
etc.)
b) Check the Radio battery if not low power, if its transmission and reception are ok.
c) Wear proper attire shoes and protective gloves.
d) Open the main door using the specified key.
e) Upon entering the equipment room, switch on the room lightings.
f) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
g) Inform of any abnormalities observed, if any.

1.3.5. CM procedure

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1.3.6. Post safety precaution/activity

a) Make sure all equipment switches/settings are back to their original position prior to
PM activities.
b) Check for abnormalities in the environment (such as smell, wet floor, debris, sounds,
temperature, etc.).
1.3.7. Post coordination activity
a) Advise supervisor/shift members on duty that the PM activity is already done.
1.3.8. Culmination

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