SDs For TP-329B, Chg9 (For PS-835 CMM)

L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
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Original Date March 24, 1981 SB501-1228-1B

Revised February 28, 2004
NOTE: Revised to add Warranty and Compliance clarification, remove Payment Code, and
other minor corrections.
Planning Information
Effectivity: PS-835A and B, Serial numbers 1001 through 1120
ECN (PCN): 22854
Concurrent Requirements: N/A
Reason: To prevent Connector J2 from arcing during extremes of

vibrations when plug-in modules are installed.
Description: Installation of MOD 1
Compliance: Customer Units: Required before installation plug-in modules.
NOTE: Normal service costs will be charged for this modification

except for units that are under warranty.
Approval: This service bulletin contains no modification information that

revises the approved configuration and therefore does not require
governmental or other regulatory agency approval.
Manpower: N/A
Weight and Balance: Negligible
Electrical Load Data: Not Changed
Software Accomplishment N/A

Summary:
References: Component Maintenance Manual TP-329
Other Publications Affected: None
Interchangeability of Parts: N/A
Material Information: N/A
Material: 24 AWG electrical wire

Teflon Sleeving for 24 AWG wire
Connector Alignment Gauge PN: 570-4195-01
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Service Bulletin SB-501-1228-1B
Industry Support Information: N/A
Material Necessary for Each N/A

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Re-Identified Parts: N/A
Tooling: N/A
Accomplishment Instructions:
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Figure 1 Battery Circuit Card Assembly (A1)

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Testing Procedures: Perform procedures listed in TESTING AND FAULT

ISOLATION section of the Component Maintenance Manual TP-
329.
Identification Procedures: See step 8.
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Original Date August 24, 1981 SB501-1228-2B

NOTE: Revised to add Warranty and Compliance clarification, remove Payment Code, and
other minor corrections.
Effectivity: PS-835A & B
ECN (PCN): 23510
Reason: To provide thermal resistor to reduce the possibility of shorting.
Description: Installation of MOD 2
Compliance: Customer Units: Optional


Manpower: N/A

Summary:
Material: MOD Kit No. 504-1637-01 consisting of this Service Bulletin and
a thermal resistor, PN: 549-1159-01.
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Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
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For more information contact Field Service Engineering at:

5353 52nd Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512-9704
Telephone: (800) 453-0288 or (616) 949-6600
Fax: (616) 977-6898

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Original Date August 25,1981 SB501-1228-3A

NOTE: Revised to add Warranty clarification, update contact information, and other minor
corrections.
Effectivity: PS-835B
ECN (PCN): 23511
Reason: To provide increased insulation between battery cell BT 12 and

the chassis.
Description: Installation of MOD 3.
Compliance: Customer Units: Customer Option


Manpower: N/A

Summary:
Material: MOD Kit No. 504-1638-01 consisting of this Service Bulletin and
and Insulator Plate, PN: 569-1149-20.

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Service Bulletin SB-501-1228-3A

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
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Original Date August 26,1981 SB501-1228-4B

NOTE: Revised to add Warranty clarification, remove Payment Code, update contact
information, and other minor corrections.
Effectivity: PS-835A and B
ECN (PCN): 23701
Reason: To prevent the possibility of PWB damage due to loss of battery to

chassis isolation.
Description: Installation of PS-835A MOD 3 and PS-835B MOD 4
Compliance: Customer Units: Customer Option


Manpower: N/A

Summary:
Material: MOD Kit No. 504-1652-01 consisting of this Service Bulletin, a

solder lug (S32068-01) and a 20 amp fuse (S21001-33).
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Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
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Original Date October 16, 1985 SB501-1228-5B

NOTE: Revised to add Warranty clarification, update contact information, and other minor
corrections.
Effectivity: PS-835 A, Serial Nos. 1075, 1077, 1081, 1082, 1083, 1090, and
1096
PS-835B, Serial Nos.: 1043, 1083, 1198, 1202, 1205, 1213,

1216, 1217, 1218, 1220, 1225, 1226,
1227, 1229 thru 1244, 1247 thru 1251,
1253 thru 1258
ECN (PCN): 24238
Reason: To insure proper installation of PS-835A MOD 3 and PS-835B

MOD 4.
Description: Installation of PS-835A MOD 4 and PS-835B MOD 5.
Compliance: Customer Units: Mandatory at time of next service for PS-835A

with MOD 3 and PS-835B with MOD 4.


Manpower: N/A

Summary:

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Material: N/A

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
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Testing Procedures: Perform procedures listed in TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION

section of the Component Maintenance Manual TP-329.
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Original Date January 16, 1982 SB501-1228-6D

Effectivity: PS-835A // 501-1228-01 and PS-835B // 501-1228-02
ECN (PCN): 24240
Reason: To install MOD 1 on A2 PC Board to reduce possibility of

transistors shorting to ground (reposition resistors near heat sink
assembly).
Description: Installation of PS-835A MOD 5 and PS-835B MOD 6.
Compliance: Customer Units: Mandatory at time of next repair period.


Manpower: This modification will require approximately 2.0 man-hours to

incorporate.

Summary:
Material: Modification Kit No. 504-1648-01
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Service Bulletin SB-501-1228-6D

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Re-Identified Parts: See step 8.
Tooling: N/A
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Identification Procedures: Model A mark MOD 5

Model B mark MOD 6
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Service Bulletin SB-501-1228-7
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Original Date December 17, 1999 SB501-1228-8B
Revision Date January 30, 2002
NOTE: This Service Bulleting is revised to convert directive to "In Factory" only.
No established field support or test capability exists outside the factory. All units
shall be returned to the factory for this modification.
Effectivity: Emergency Power Supply

PS-835 A and B // 501-1228-01/-02
ECN: 25047
Concurrent Requirements: PS-835 A or B to be changed must have all applicable Mods

installed. For PS-835A this requires Mods 1 thru 5; for PS-835B
this requires Mods 1 thru 6.
Reason: To meet voltage spike test category "A" of DO-160A

Environmental test requirements.
Description: Retrofit of PS-835A and PS-835B to PS-835C and PS-835D

Manpower: This change will require approximately 0.5 to 2.5 man-hours to

incorporate depending on mod status of units to be changed.
Weight and Balance: No effect.
Electrical Load Data: No effect.
Software Accomplishment
Summary: N/A
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Service Bulletin SB-501-1228-B
References: TP-329
Material Information:
Material: N/A

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: As directed in TP-329
Return unit to factory for modifications.
Testing Procedures: Those internal procedures as required for in-factory modification.
Identification Procedures: After compliance with the Modification Procedure and Testing
Procedure of this Service Bulletin, replace identification plate
(17) with kit item 4. Mod status will be zero.
Reidentify PS-835A, 501-1228-01 as PS-835C, 501-1228-03
Reidentify PS-835B, 501-1228-02 as PS-835D, 501-1228-04
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Original Date June 26, 1984 SB501-1228-9A

Effectivity: PS-835A thru D (501-1228-01 thru -04)
ECN (PCN): 26004
Reason: To improve heater enabling circuit.
Description: Apply MOD 7 to PS-835A, MOD 8 to PS-835B, and MOD 2 to

PS-835C and D.


Manpower: This modification will require approximately 1.0 man-hour to

incorporate.

Summary:
Material: 542-1521-01 Battery Monitor Circuit Card Assembly (A2).

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Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
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Identification Procedures: Use red point to mark off modification dot on identification plate
(17) as follows:
Model A mark MOD 7

Model B mark MOD 8
Model C mark MOD 2
Model D mark MOD 2
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Original Date June 26, 1984 SB501-1228-10C

Revised May 15, 2004
NOTE: Revised to identify modification as "Factory Only" and correct Concurrent

Requirements. This optional modification can be performed only to units returned
to the factory.
Effectivity: PS-835A thru D (501-1228-01 thru -04)
ECN (PCN): 29307, 30519
Concurrent Requirements: Service Bulletins SB501-1228-7, -8 and -9
Reason: To permit use of system with blown fuse in extreme emergency.
Description: Retrofit to provide an emergency buss fuse.


Manpower: This modification will require approximately 1.2 to 4.0 man-hours

to incorporate, depending on MOD status of unit to be changed.

Summary:
Material: Modification Kit PN: 504-1746-01 (not available outside factory)
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Service Bulletin SB-501-1228-10C

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A

Telephone: (800) 453-0288 or (616) 949-6600
Fax: (616) 977-6898
Testing Procedures: Procedures listed in TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION section of

the Component Maintenance Manual TP-329 are applied to certify the
correct operation of the modified unit.
Identification Procedures: Application of modification will re-identify:

Model PS-835C (501-1228-02 as PS-835E (501-1228-05)
Model PS-835D (501-1228-04) as PS-835F (501-1228-06)
Modified units will include a "M" suffix with serial number on ID Plate.
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Original Date February 25, 1987 SB501-1228-11A

Effectivity: PS-835A, C, E (501-1228-01, -03, -05)
ECN (PCN): 36254
Reason: To prevent possible inadvertent shorting.
Description: MOD 8 to PS-835A, MOD 3 to PS-835C, and MOD 1 to

PS-835E.
Compliance: Customer Units: Optional at next repair/rework/replacement of

batteries.


Manpower: This modification requires less then 1 hour to accomplish

following normal service repair.

Summary:
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Material:

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
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Fax: (616) 977-6898

Identification Procedures:
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Date November 20, 2003 SB501-1228-12A
NOTE: This revision is provided to accommodate the change of the Gap Insulator part
numbers listed on the BOM for the associated MOD Kit.
Effectivity: Emergency Power Supply Model PS-835( ) // 501-1228-( )
ECN: 39941, 40010
Reason: To provide isolation of Battery Circuit Card Assembly from

Cover Assembly.
Description: Incorporation of MOD (see Identification Procedures) to

prevent shorting the Battery Cells to the Cover Assembly in
event of Cover damage in areas of the Battery CCA.
Compliance: Customer Units: Units requiring repair beyond test and

evaluation must have MOD incorporated.
Note: Normal service cost will be charged for this repair except
for units that are under warranty.

revises the approved configuration and therefore does not
require governmental or other regulatory agency approval.
Manpower: This modification requires ½ hour or less to accomplish.

Summary:
References: PS-835( ) Component Maintenance Manual, TP-329.
Material Information:
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Service Bulletin SB501-1228-12A
Material: MOD Kit PN: 504-1839-01 Includes:

Gap Spacer PN: 568-1578-09, 1 each, 4" long
Gap Spacer PN: 568-1578-10, 1 each, 6¼" long
Gap Spacer PN: 568-1578-11, 1 each, 6¾" long
Gap Spacer PN: 568-1578-12, 1 each, 8½" long
Modification Plate PN: S26100-04

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
1. Use the DISASSEMBLY section of the referenced manual to disassemble the unit to the extent
necessary to access the Battery Circuit Card Assembly (IPL Figure 2, Item 145).
2. See ILLUSTRATED PARTS LISTING section, IPL Figure 2 for location of Gap Spacers (IPL
Figure 2, Items 170, 175, 180, and 185). Place the appropriate length spacers into the designated
locations.
3. Proceed with any other required repairs to the unit. Upon completion, use the ASSEMBLY section
instructions to reassemble the unit. Perform the required testing procedures listed in the TESTING
AND FAULT ISOLATION section to certify repair and correct operation of unit.
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Testing Procedures: Perform the applicable test procedures provided in the TESTING
AND FAULT ISOLATION section in the referenced manual.
Identification Procedures: Mark MOD 9 for unit PNs: 501-1228-01 and -02,
Mark MOD 4 for unit PN: 501-1228-03,
Mark MOD 3 for unit PN: 501-1228-04,
Mark MOD 2 for unit PN: 501-1228-05, or
Mark MOD 1 for unit PN: 501-1228-06
on unit Identification Plate.
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Original Date November 23, 1988 SB501-1228-13A

Effectivity: 501-1228-(All)
ECN (PCN): 40010, 40241
Reason: Provide protection against improper charging.
Description: Adding fuse (F2)


Manpower: Approximately 1.5 hours will be required to incorporate this

modification.

Summary:
Material: Fuse, Axial, 1.0 Amp (Littlefuse P/N 275001, J.E.T. P/N S21029-
06) not supplied.

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Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: Pin-vise and a .032-inch drill bit, and Alignment Gage (J.E.T. P/N
570-4195-01.
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Testing Procedures:
Identification Procedures:
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Origin Date March 17, 1997 SB501-1228-14B

Revision Date February 28, 2004
NOTE: This Service Bulletin revised to update COMPLIANCE and contact/part ordering
information.
Effectivity: PS-835D // PN: 501-1228-04
ECN: 58040
Reason: To prevent possible battery lead shorting caused by improper lead

routing which could result in pinched wires and wire insulation
cold-flow to units with serial numbers 8347 and above only.
Description: Incorporation of MOD 5 to PS-835D Power Supplies (P/N 501-

1228-04) with Serial Number 8347 or above by insuring that
battery lead wires are rerouted to minimum electrical clearance.
Compliance: Customer Units: Mandatory on unit serial number 8347 and

above at next occurrence of periodic maintenance, service or
repair activity.
Note: Normal service costs will be charged for this repair except
for units that are under warranty

Manpower: Incorporation of this modification and bench testing the unit

should not exceed five man hours.

Summary:
References: Component Maintenance Manual, TP-329
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Material: Batteries (2-10) (P/N 549-1170-01)

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
1. Place unit on workstation and remove two screws (1-15), four flat washers (1-30), two lock washers
(1-25), two nuts (1-20) and assembly cover (1-5).
2. Rotate the unit as shown in IPL Figure 1 to inspect the wiring. Note how the wire routing has been
done. Refer to Figure 1 of this bulletin for examples of preferred wire routing. Routing in Figure
1C is the preferred routing to maintain the maximum amount of electrical clearance.
3. If battery (2-10) wire routing can not be determined to be completely in accordance with Figure 1 of
this service bulletin, then continue with disassembly by removing the 12 individual batteries (2-10),
as necessary, in accordance with the instruction stated in the REPAIR section of the referenced
component maintenance manual.
4. If battery wire routing can not be determined to be in compliance with Figure 1, disassemble unit per
instructions stated in the REPAIR section of the maintenance manual until batteries can be inspected
for compliance. Redress wires and wire routing with a non-conductive tool using the following
guidelines:
A. Wires must be routed in a way that prevents crossing.
B. Service loops can not cross an opposite polarity terminal.
C. Wires can not be routed between the bodies of batteries.
D. Always maintain appropriate electrical isolation between positive wires with respect to
negative wires and any portion of the frame.
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Reference, Acceptable or Preferred Battery Wire Routing

Figure 1
5. The preferred position of each wire with service loop is shown in Figure 1C. The black wire will
always be the wire that proceeds across the battery top. As these wire are pulled and attached to
their respective holes for soldering, the red will tighten up on the positive terminal, and the black to
the negative terminal. Conversely, when routed as shown in Figure 1B, the red wire would be pulled
toward the negative terminal.
6. The very long black wire attached to the negative terminal of battery in assembly position 3 (IPL
Figure 2) from fuse F1 (2-160A) may be longer than required. This wire should exit directly out
toward the support assembly (2-35) and be channeled down toward the fuse. Extra wire slack should
be formed into an “S” loop at the top edge of the applicable battery between the terminals.
CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WHEN PLACING THE A1 BATTERY ASSEMBLY (1-10) INTO THE COVER (1-
5) AND GOVERN THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE COVER (1-5) AS IT PASSES OVER
THE EDGE OF A2 BATTERY MONITOR CCA (3-1). SOMETIMES THE SIDE OF THE
COVER MUST BE PULLED OUT SLIGHTLY TO OBTAIN FULL SEATING OF THE COVER (1-
5).
7. Once all batteries (2-10) have been redressed or replaced (not recommended to exceed four batteries
without replacing all batteries) in accordance with the instructions stated in the REPAIR section of
the referenced manual, proceed to the ASSEMBLY section of the referenced manual and complete
the assembly.
8. Complete the bench test requirements found in the TESTING PROCEDURES paragraph of this
service bulletin.
9. Complete the requirements of the IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURES paragraph of this service

bulletin.
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Testing Procedures: Perform the bench test requirements contained in the TESTING
AND FAULT ISOLATION section of the referenced manual.
Identification Procedures: Mark off MOD 5 on the identification plate (1-100) using the
same color ink or paint previously used.
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Original Date May 15, 2003 SB501-1228-15A
Revision Date June 20, 2003
NOTE: SB501-1228-15A supersedes SB501-1228-15. Revision A corrects Mod # for P/N

501-1228-04.
Effectivity: Emergency Power Supply // PS-835 A, B, C, D, E // 501-1228-01,

-02, -03, -04, -05, -06
ECN: 67838
Reason: To add warning instructions for proper care and maintenance of

battery pack to prevent voiding warranty.
Description: Incorporation of this modification (see Identification Procedures)

is accomplished by adding Warning Label (P/N 535-1873-01) to
the exterior cover of PS-835 ().
Compliance: Customer Units: Mandatory at next repair.

Next repair is defined as maintenance performed on equipment
beyond testing and evaluation.
Note: Normal service costs shall be charged for this repair except
for units that are under warranty

Manpower: This modification requires less then 1 hour to accomplish

following normal service repair.

Summary:
References: TP-329 - Component Maintenance Manual
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Material: Warning Label - P/N 535-1873-01

Aircraft Component:

Spare:
Tooling: N/A
1. Place Warning Label (P/N 535-1873-01) to top of unit readable from the right side of unit as viewed
from the front, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Testing Procedures: A performance test is performed on unit after repairs and

modifications are accomplished using the referenced manual.
Identification Procedures: The modification will be marked on the modification plate using the
same ink or procedure previous used as shown below.
501-1228-01 11
501-1228-02 11
501-1228-03 6
501-1228-04 6
501-1228-05 4
501-1228-06 3
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Revision Date: July 23, 2001 SL-48A
Original Date: September 1, 1981
NOTE: Revision A updates the service letter’s format to current standards and adds or
corrects information concerning the PS-835 () and its optional models.
Effectivity: PS-835 ()
Subject: Emergency Power Supply replacement.
Purpose: To provide Avionics Systems customers information concerning replacement

of the PS-823 () Emergency Power Supply with the PS-835 () Emergency
Power Supply and SI-100 () Static Inverter.
Advisory:
1. Remote Test Circuit
A. On new installations and retrofits from PS-823 () to PS-835 () and SI-100 () inverter. The test
circuit must be wired as shown below:
PS-823 (/T) Test PS-835 () Test

Comparison Switch Switch
2 EXT 28 Vdc
28 Vdc
2
Test Test
Lamp Lamp
6 6
Figure 1
B. Operation: Remove 28 Vdc input power to the PS-835 () pin 10 before testing. Activate the test
switch. The test lamp will illuminate if the battery voltage is greater than 24 Vdc.
NOTE: At this time the batteries are loaded by the internal 7.4 ± 0.5 Ω etched foil heater
resistor. The test does not indicate the heater is operating. Heater operation may be
checked by measuring the input current to J1-10 as the test switch is activated (28
Vdc applied to input J1-10). The current will increase approximately 3.0 A dc
when the heater is operating properly and the internal temperature is less than
55°C. The heater is normally off unless the internal temperature is below 20°C.
C. When the test switch is released, the test lamp will extinguish. Reapply 28Vdc input power.
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Service Letter SL-48A
2. PS-835 () with SI-100 () AC Output Capabilities
A. The SI-100A is capable of supplying 115 Vac, 400 Hz, sine wave 3 phase at 75 VA, and 5 Vac,
400 Hz phase C at 10 VA. (Temp. -55°C to +70°C Alt. Sea level to 55,000 ft.)
B. The SI-100B is capable of supplying 115 Vac 400 Hz, sine wave single phase at 75 VA, and 5
Vac 400 Hz at 10 VA. (Temp. -55°C to +70°C Alt. Sea level to 55,000 ft.).
C. The SI-100 () does not supply 26 Vac 400 Hz as did the PS-823 (). If 26 Vac is desired, a 115
Vac 400 Hz to 26 Vac 400 Hz 25 Watt step down transformer (shown in Figure 2) may be used
to tap the 115 Vac phase A or Phase C (max. of 37 VA/phase) from the SI-100A or the single
phase 115 Vac 400 Hz (max. of 75 VA) from the SI-100B. The transformer (P/N 556-2006-01)
may be purchased from Avionics Systems.
1.47
0.187 DIA Max
2 PL 0.44
Max
1.23
Max
1.765
1.735 25VA ORN 115VAC 1
(Max) YEL 26VAC 2
NOTE BLK GND 3
If Aircraft has an intercontinental Dyanmics Corp.
(IDC) Altimeter Requiring 26VAC, Transformer P/N
556-2006-01 may be installed with the SI-100A
Figure 2
3. PS-835 () Protection Fusing
The PS-835 () contains a fuse between the battery negative (-) and J1-7 and J1-12 (GND). This fuse
is 30A except PS-835A with Mod 3 (20A fuse) and PS-835B with Mod 4 (20A fuse).
4. Qualification
A. The PS-835 () meets DO-160 Cat. [A2F2]-BBCE1xxxxxABABAWAxxC3xx.
B. The SI-100 meets DO-160 Cat. D2AJExxxxxxBAxx.
NOTE: The SI-100 () is a modular DC to 400 Hz AC inverter option for the PS-835.
C. The SC-841 meets DO-160 Cat. D2AJExxxxxxxAxx.
NOTE: The SC-841 is a modular DC to DC converter option for the PS-835.
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Service Letter SL-48A
5. General
In new or retrofit PS-835 () installations, care should be taken to insure the system configuration
chosen complies with the installation/Operation information given in the operation, installation and
maintenance manual (TP-329), PS-835 installation instructions (TP-336) and local FAA regulations.
For additional information/assistance please contact the Avionics Systems Field Service Office at
(800) 453-0288 or (616) 949-6600 or Fax: (616) 977-6898.
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Revision Date: August 7, 2000 SL-109A
Original Date: March 3, 1989
Effectivity: PS-823 () / PS-835 ()
Subject: Replacement cells for emergency power supplies
Purpose: Inform users and service centers of the merits of using Avionics Systems
inspected cells.
Advisory:
Avionics Systems recommends that when having a PS-823 () or PS-835 () emergency power supply
repaired or serviced, users specify that if any replacements for the Ni Cad or Lead-acid batteries be
required, only Avionics Systems inspected replacements are used.
Avionics Systems has determined that cells passing our inspection criteria have longer life than cells
obtained without being inspected to our standards.
Avionics Systems maintains rigid inspection and operation criteria for parts installed in our products
or provided for replacement use. Through this process, we eliminate substandard parts, which could
lead to premature failures of equipment. It is for that reason we recommend that our equipment be
repaired with only factory authorized replacements.
As always, when replacing individual cells, all cells in the power supply must be of the same type
and vendor as the original cells. The same is true when replacing all cells in a power supply.
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Telephone (616) 949-6600
Fax (616) 977-6898
Revision History: Rev. A-- (February 24, 2011)
SL-264 (Rev. B)
May 6, 2011
PS-835 ( ) – Battery Replacement
NOTE
Revision B to this service letter adds a note to discuss changes to the
availability of old and new replacement cells and updates the advisory
paragraph by identifying old replacement cells as “alternate” and new
replacement cells as “preferred alternate”.
Effectivity: Emergency Power Supply PS-835 ( ), Part Number 501-1228-( )
References: TP-336, Installation Manual for the PS-835 ( )

TP-329, Component Maintenance Manual for the PS-835 ( )
SL-61, Service Letter (Inactive, replaced by SL-264)
SL-84, Service Letter (PS-835 information moved to SL-264)
Reason: Replacement of Lead-acid Battery Cells.
Description: To inform customer of future unavailability of battery cells for replacement

purposes and interchangeability of battery cells.
NOTE
The stock of the new replacement cells is currently limited. The
factory will continue to sell and stock the old replacement cells,
but plans to switch to the new replacement cells in the near future
and purchase of the old replacement cells will eventually end
when stock is depleted. In addition the old replacement cells will
eventually be “superseded” by the new replacement cells
sometime after January 1, 2012.
Approval: This Service Letter contains no modification information that revises the
approved configuration and therefore does not require government or other
regulatory agency approval.
Export Compliance: This technical data has been released into the public domain in compliance
with EAR Part 734.7-11.
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Service Letter SL-264 (Rev. B)
Advisory: Replacement cells are individually tested. Those cells meeting or exceeding
the requirements are re-identified with the part numbers shown in the table
below. By shipping only cells marked with the (549-1170-xx or 549-1548-
xx) part number, we are assured that all cells leaving our facility meet the
standards necessary for use in the PS-835(). Cells identified with 559-1601-
xx or 559-1602-xx are interchangeable with cells marked according to the
following:
P/N used in Old Replacement New Replacement

new units only Part Number Part Number
Alternate Preferred Alternate
5.0 AH cells: 559-1601-( ) 549-1170-01 549-1548-01
2.5 AH cells: 559-1602-( ) 549-1170-05 549-1548-02
The sealed lead-acid cells are delivered in a charged condition. These cells
are sealed at the time of battery manufacture, and cannot be kept in a
discharged state for longer than 48 hours (less if connected to a load), to
prevent chemical changes within the cell that would shorten the cell's life.
The factory recommends that when any PS-835( ) pack has more than 4
defective cells; all 12 cells should be replaced.
NOTE
Replacement cells must be of the same cell manufacturer as the
cells being replaced.
Only cells authorized by the factory are listed in the Detailed Parts List
contained in the PS-835 Maintenance Manual, TP-329. These cells have
been tested to insure the PS-835( ) will deliver the specified performance.
Service centers are required by the FAA to perform maintenance and repair
work on the PS-835 Emergency Power Supply in accordance with this
manual.
For additional assistance call L-3 Avionics Systems, Customer Service (800-453-0288 or 616-949-6600).
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Original Date March 24, 1981 SB501-1228-1B

Effectivity: PS-835A and B, Serial numbers 1001 through 1120

ECN (PCN): 22854

Concurrent Requirements: N/A

Reason: To prevent Connector J2 from arcing during extremes of

Description: Installation of MOD 1

Compliance: Customer Units: Required before installation plug-in modules.

NOTE: Normal service costs will be charged for this modification

Approval: This service bulletin contains no modification information that

Weight and Balance: Negligible

Electrical Load Data: Not Changed

Software Accomplishment N/A

References: Component Maintenance Manual TP-329

Other Publications Affected: None

Interchangeability of Parts: N/A

Material Information: N/A

Material: 24 AWG electrical wire

Industry Support Information: N/A

Material Necessary for Each N/A

Material Necessary for Each N/A

Re-Identified Parts: N/A

Figure 1 Battery Circuit Card Assembly (A1)

Testing Procedures: Perform procedures listed in TESTING AND FAULT

Identification Procedures: See step 8.

Original Date August 24, 1981 SB501-1228-2B

Effectivity: PS-835A & B

ECN (PCN): 23510

Concurrent Requirements: N/A

Reason: To provide thermal resistor to reduce the possibility of shorting.

Description: Installation of MOD 2

Compliance: Customer Units: Optional

NOTE: Normal service costs will be charged for this modification

Approval: This service bulletin contains no modification information that

Weight and Balance: Negligible

Electrical Load Data: Not Changed

Software Accomplishment N/A

References: Component Maintenance Manual TP-329

Other Publications Affected: None

Interchangeability of Parts: N/A

Material Information: N/A

Industry Support Information: N/A

Material Necessary for Each N/A

Material Necessary for Each N/A

Re-Identified Parts: N/A

For more information contact Field Service Engineering at:

L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

Testing Procedures: Perform procedures listed in TESTING AND FAULT

Identification Procedures: See step 5.

Original Date August 25,1981 SB501-1228-3A

ECN (PCN): 23511

Concurrent Requirements: N/A

Reason: To provide increased insulation between battery cell BT 12 and

Description: Installation of MOD 3.

Compliance: Customer Units: Customer Option

NOTE: Normal service costs will be charged for this modification

Approval: This service bulletin contains no modification information that

Weight and Balance: Negligible

Electrical Load Data: Not Changed

Software Accomplishment N/A

References: Component Maintenance Manual TP-329

Other Publications Affected: None

Interchangeability of Parts: N/A