Component Maintenance Manual

F0057
COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

WITH
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
ERT160
TRANSCEIVER UNIT
P/N: 9599-607-18503
FIRST ISSUE: FEB 15/93

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SERVICE BULLETIN LIST
S. B. MANUAL MANUAL
No. SUBJECT REVISION REVISION
NUMBER DATE
ERT-160-34-001 SUPPRESSION OF RISK OF GROUND LOCK-ON FIRST ISSUE NOV 04/88

WHEN LF SIGNAL > 25 KHZ AND OF CONTROL
BETWEEN ANTENNAS
ERT-160-34-002 SUPPRESSION OF MIXER DIODES UNBALANCE FIRST ISSUE OCT 28/88

AND OF CONTRAST DISCRIMINATOR
UNBALANCE. IMPROVING THE OPERATION OF
THE TRANSCEIVER UNIT AT VERY HIGH
ALTITUDE
ERT-160-34-003 ALARM SUPPRESSION FOR CERTAIN 2 OCT 10/90

PROGRAMMING CONFIGURATIONS OF OUTPUT
LAWS. REDUCING THE LACK OF SENSITIVITY AT
AID AND THE INITIALIZATION PHASE DURATION
AFTER ENERGIZATION
ERT-160-34-004 IMPROVEMENT OF SENSITIVITY STABILITY IN FIRST ISSUE NOV 04/88

COLD TEMPRERATURE AT AID
ERT-160-34-005 INADVERTENT LOSS OF GROUND SIGNAL FIRST ISSUE MAR 31/92

AFTER CALIBRATION IN TRACKING MODE IN
CERTAIN CASES ON HELICOPTER, HOVERING
FLIGHT, LOW HEIGHT
ERT-160-34-006 Not Applicable for this version (CMM ATA 34-42-38) 1 JUL 15/93
ERT-160-34-007 ANALOG ALARM OPERATING INCOMPATIBILITY FIRST ISSUE NOV 30/95

ERT-160 (AHV-16) WHICH IS TO REPLACE THE
ERT-011 (AHV-8)
ERT-160-34-008 TO REDUCE ERT-160 DISPERSIONS AND DRIFTS 3 JUL 10/02

IN PRODUCTION
ERT-160-34-009 IMPROVEMENT OF THE RADIO ALTIMETER 1 SEP 21/07

BEHAVIOUR IN PRESENCE OF RIPPLE VOLTAGE
ON THE ON-BOARD + 28 V DC
ERT-160-34-010 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW MODULE FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/08

OSCILLATOR IN THE HYPERFREQUENCY UNIT
DUE TO THE OBSOLESCENCE OF THE
TRANSISTOR PCB3000 OF THE MODULE PL1
REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 SBL PAGE 1

34-42-38 SEP 08/09
ERT160
P/N 9599-607-18503
S. B. MANUAL MANUAL
NUMBER DATE
ERT-160-34-011 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW COMPONENT FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/08

TRT303NG ON THE INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD DUE
TO THE OBSOLESCENCE OF THE COMPONENT
TRT303B
ERT-160-34-012 REPLACEMENT OF THE INITIAL FOAM OF THE FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/08
EQUIPPED COVER BY A NEW REFERENCE
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SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER LIST
S. I. L. MANUAL MANUAL
NUMBER DATE
ERT-160-34-000 R/A ERT 160 FIRST ISSUE DEC 12/88
ERT-160-34-001 ON EXTERNAL FIRM LABEL, CORRECTION OF FIRST ISSUE JAN 15/91

T.S.O. CODE
ERT-160-34-002 IN THE HYPERFREQUENCY UNIT (ELECTRONIC), FIRST ISSUE APR 15/94

REPLACEMENT OF THE OBSOLETE
TRANSISTOR Q1 TYPE PCB 3000R BY A FULLY
INTERGANGEABLE ONE TYPE PCB 3000RL.
ERT-160-34-003 IMPROVEMENT OF BONDING RESISTANCE FIRST ISSUE JUN 30/99

BETWEEN THE ERT160 TRANSCEIVER UNIT AND
THE SGR-041 MOUNTING RAY.
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34-42-38 SEP 08/09
ERT160
P/N 9599-607-18503
S. B. MANUAL MANUAL
NUMBER DATE
ERT-160-34-007 ANALOG ALARM OPERATING INCOMPATIBILITY FIRST ISSUE NOV 30/95

ERT160 5AHV-16) WHICH IS TO REPLACE THE
ERT-011 (AHV-8)
ERT-160-34-008 TO REDUCE ERT160 DISPERSIONS AND DRIFTS 3 JUL 10/2002

IN PRODUCTION
ERT-160-34-009 IMPROVEMENT OF THE RADIO ALTIMETER IN 1 SEP 21/2007

PRESENCE OF RIPPLE VOLTAGE ON THE ON-
BOARD + 28 V DC
ERT-160-34-010 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW MODULE FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/2008

OSCILLATOR IN THE HYPERFREQUENCY UNIT
DUE TO THE OBSOLESCENCE OF THE
TRANSISTOR PCB3000 OF THE MODULE PL1
ERT-160-34-011 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW COMPONENT FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/2008

TRT303NG ON THE INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD DUE
TO THE OBSOLESCENCE OF THE COMPONENT
TRT303B
ERT-160-34-012 REPLACEMENT OF THE INITIAL FOAM OF THE FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/2008
EQUIPPED COVER
SBL Pages 1/2

34-42-38 OCT 30/08
SERVICE BULLETIN
REVISION TRANSMITTAL SHEET
This sheet transmits Revision 01 to Service Bulletin No. ERT-160-34-012.
REASON FOR REVISION
To correct the Compliance chapter in concordance with ECP 0607016.
To complete the Industry Support Information chapter.
To update the documentation references.
To actualize the price.
Modified pages: Summary page 1, Page 1 to page 4.
NOTES: The Service Bulletin is fully re-printed.
Black bars in the margin indicate the changes.
ADDITIONAL WORK
None.
REVISION SEQUENCE
Original: JUN 11/2008
Revision: 01 - APR 06/2011
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-012

Transmittal Sheet Page 1 of 1
© THALES Communications
SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN
NAVIGATION – ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER TRANSCEIVER UNIT
REPLACEMENT OF THE INITIAL FOAM OF THE EQUIPPED COVER BY A NEW REFERENCE
NOTE: This Summary is issued for information only and is not approved by the relevant
airworthiness authority.
Effectivity
This Service Bulletin is applicable to the Thales Communications ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER
PNR 9599-607-18501, 9599-607-18503 and 9599-607-18505 for all the combinations of
amendments made before.
In production, the ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER PNR 9599-607-18503 will include this modification
from serial number 2909 (PNR 9599-607-18501 and 9599-607-18505 are no more produced).
Concurrent Requirements
Not applicable.
Reason
Due to specific conditions of exploitation (vibrations), the connection of the different boards to the
mother board may be deficient, leading to the generation of intermittent faults.
Description
The initial foam of the equipped cover is replaced by a new foam with a better resistance against
higher mechanical constraints.
Compliance
Application of this Service Bulletin is optional.
This Service Bulletin will be done during a repair procedure of the ERT-160 and on first return.
Manpower
The estimated time necessary to do the work in this Service Bulletin is 0.50 hours.
NOTE: This time does not include testing.
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

Reference: 36718980-AB
Rev.: 01 - APR 06/2011 Summary Page: 1 of 2
SERVICE BULLETIN
Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable
References
Conforms to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) reference: 0607016.
CMM, ATA No. 34-42-38.
CMM with IPL, ATA No. 34-42-39.
Material Information
Necessary parts to do this Service Bulletin are available in the form of a Hardware modification kit
PNR 61938223AA.
Change Identification
After implementation of this Service Bulletin, the ERT-160 is marked with Mod No. 12.
After implementation of this Service Bulletin, an identification label PNR 61816613AA is stuck on
the equipped cover of the ERT-160.
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

Reference: 36718980-AA
Rev.: 00 - JUN 11/2008 Summary Page: 2
SERVICE BULLETIN
OPTIONAL TECH. DOC.
Thales Communications: ECP0607016 Rev.-1
REPLACEMENT OF THE INITIAL FOAM OF THE EQUIPPED COVER BY A NEW REFERENCE
DEFINITIONS
Operator Company that operates regular revenue services, with aircraft on which
the modified equipment is installed.
1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity
This Service Bulletin is applicable to the Thales Communications ERT-160 RADIO

ALTIMETER PNR 9599-607-18501, 9599-607-18503 and 9599-607-18505 for all the
combinations of amendments made before.
In production, the ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER PNR 9599-607-18503 will include this
modification from serial number 2909 (PNR 9599-607-18501 and 9599-607-18505 are no
more produced).
B. Concurrent Requirements
Not applicable.
C. Reason
Due to specific conditions of exploitation (vibrations), the connection of the different boards
to the mother board may be deficient, leading to the generation of intermittent faults.
D. Description
The initial foam of the equipped cover is replaced by a new foam with a better resistance
against higher mechanical constraints.
E. Compliance
Application of this Service Bulletin is optional.
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

Rev.: 01 - APR 06/2011 Page: 1 of 5
SERVICE BULLETIN
This Service Bulletin will be done during a repair procedure of the ERT-160 and on first
return.
F. Approval
For ERT-160 P/N 9599-607-18503: the technical information contained in this

Manufacturer's Service Bulletin was approved by EUROCOPTER under the prerogatives
awarded by the EASA Design Organisation Approval No. 21J.056 only for the
EUROCOPTER helicopter range concerned.
For ERT-160 P/N 9599-607-18501 and 9599-607-18505: this Service Bulletin is the
application document for the data approved on June, 02 2008 according to the CE
1702/2003 part 21 rules.
G. Manpower
The estimated time necessary to do the work in this Service Bulletin is 0.50 hour.
NOTE: This time does not include testing.
H. Weight and Balance
None.
I. Electrical Load Data
Not Changed.
J. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable.
K. References
Conforms to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) reference: 0607016 Rev.-1 dated NOV
21/2006.
CMM, ATA No. 34-42-38 Rev.3 dated JUN 14/10.
CMM with IPL, ATA No. 34-42-39 Rev.4 dated SEP 30/10.
L. Other Publications Affected
CMM, ATA No. 34-42-38.
M. Interchangeability or Intermixability of parts
Not applicable.
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

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2. Material information
A. Material - Price and Availability
(1) Material
Necessary parts to do this Service Bulletin are available in the form of one modification
kit PNR 61938223AA.
(2) Price
Kit PNR 61938223AA Unit price 2011: 2400 EUR for quantity 1.
(3) Availability
Not applicable.
For ERT-160 PNR 9599-607-18503: all information about this Service Bulletin No.
ERT-160-34-012 should be addressed to:
THALES COMMUNICATIONS
Parc d’activité Kléber
160, Boulevard de Valmy
BP 42
92704 COLOMBES CEDEX
FRANCE
Tel. : 33 1 41 30 30 00
Fax. : 33 1 41 30 33 57
e-mail : supportline@fr.thalesgroup.com
For ERT-160 PNR 9599-607-18501 and 9599-607-18505: all information about this
Service Bulletin No. ERT-160-34-012 should be addressed to:
THALES AVIONICS
Air Transport Avionics
105, avenue du Général Eisenhower
BP 63647
31036 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1
FRANCE
Attn: Retrofit Manager
Tel. : 33 5 61 19 76 95
Fax. : 33 5 61 19 68 20
e-mail : retrofit.ata@fr.thalesgroup.com
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

Rev.: 01 - APR 06/2011 Page: 3
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B. Industry Support Information
The Service bulletin will be done only by Thales Communication.
The Service Bulletin is done during maintenance operation, at the Operator's request.
The cost will be borne by the Operators.
C. Material Necessary for Each Component
The part required to modify one ERT-160 are itemized in the modification kit PNR
61938223AA.
Kit PNR 61938223AA
Special
Item New PNR Key Word Old PNR Qty Instructions/
Disposition
1 61810335AA Foam 081108623001 4 /
Marked with
2 61816613AA Identification label / 1 “EQUIPPED WITH
MOD 12”
D. Material Necessary for Each Spare
The material necessary for each spare is the same as in the section Material Necessary for
Each Component.
E. Reidentified Parts
Refer to paragraph 3.B.
F. Tooling - Price and Availability
Not applicable.
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

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SERVICE BULLETIN
3. Accomplishment Instructions
A. General
As this modification will be done only by Thales Communications, no particular instructions

are given in this section.
B. Change Identification
(1) Change identification of the ERT-160
(a) Identification label
After the application of this Service Bulletin, the PNR of the ERT-160 does not
change.
(b) Modification label
After the application of this Service Bulletin, on the modification label of the ERT-
160 (located on the front panel), mark out the Mod 12.
(2) Change identification of the equipped cover
After the application of this Service Bulletin, an identification label PNR 61816613AA is
stuck on the equipped cover of the ERT-160.
Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

Rev.: 00 - JUN 11/2008 Page: 5
SERVICE BULLETIN
SUMMARY OF THE SERVICE BULLETIN
TO SECURE THE MECHANICAL FASTENING OF PL1 TRT303NG ON THE INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD
NOTE: This Summary is issued for information only and is not approved by the relevant
airworthiness authority.
Effectivity
This Service Bulletin is applicable to the Thales Communications ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER
PNR : 9599-607-18501 MOD 11, 9599-607-18503 MOD11 and 9599-607-18505 MOD11.
In production, the ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER PNR 9599-607-18503 will include this modification
from serial number 3160 (PNR 9599-607-18501 and 9599-607-18505 are no more produced).
Concurrent Requirements
Not applicable.
Reason
The daughter board PL1 PNR 61711946AA (TRT303BNG), which replaces the obsolete TRT303B,
makes breakdown equipment in exploitation. PL1 unplugs itself from its support located on the
INPUT/OUTPUT Board. When connection between PL1 and INPUT/OUTPUT board is not any
more insured, height messages are no more transmitted by the Radio-altimeter
Description
The modification consists in adding ECCOBOND 45 glue to secure the mechanical fastening of PL1 daughter
board on its support.
Compliance
Application of this Service Bulletin is Optional.
The Service Bulletin will be done by Thales Communications during a repair of the equipment
whatever the reason for the failure.
Manpower
The estimated additional time necessary to do the work in this Service Bulletin is 1.00 hour.
NOTE: This time does not include adjustment, testing and acceptance test report.
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Summary Page: 1 of 2
SERVICE BULLETIN
Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable.
References
Conforms to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) REF 1011009.
Material Information
Not applicable.
Change Identification
After implementation of this Service Bulletin:
- the PNR of the ERT-160 does not change.
- the ERT-160 is marked with MOD 14.
- the PNR of the INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD does not change.
- the PNR of the PL1 daughter board does not change.
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Summary Page: 2
SERVICE BULLETIN
OPTIONAL TECH. DOC.
Thales Communications: ECP 1011009 Rev.02
TO SECURE THE MECHANICAL FASTENING OF PL1 TRT303NG ON THE INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD
DEFINITIONS
Operator Company that operates regular revenue services, with aircraft on which
the modified equipment is installed.
Authorized Operator Operator contractually authorized by Thales Communications to

perform in house maintenance tasks on equipment under warranty.
1. Planning Information
A. Effectivity
This Service Bulletin is applicable to the Thales Communications ERT-160 RADIO

ALTIMETER PNR : 9599-607-18501 MOD 11, 9599-607-18503 MOD11 and 9599-607-
18505 MOD11.
In production, the ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER PNR 9599-607-18503 will include this
modification from serial number 3160 (PNR 9599-607-18501 and 9599-607-18505 are no
more produced).
B. Concurrent Requirements
Not applicable.
C. Reason
The daughter board PL1 PNR 61711946AA (TRT303BNG), which replaces the obsolete
TRT303B, makes breakdown equipment in exploitation. PL1 unplugs itself from its support
located on the INPUT/OUTPUT Board. When connection between PL1 and INPUT/OUTPUT
board is not any more insured, height messages are no more transmitted by the Radio-
altimeter.
D. Description
The modification consists in adding ECCOBOND 45 glue to secure the mechanical

fastening of PL1 daughter board on its support.
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Page: 1 of 5
SERVICE BULLETIN
E. Compliance
Application of this Service Bulletin is Optional.
The Service Bulletin will be done by Thales Communications during a repair of the
equipment whatever the reason for the failure.
F. Approval
For ERT-160 9599-607-18503: the technical information contained in this Manufacturer's

Service Bulletin was approved by EUROCOPTER under the prerogatives awarded by the
EASA Design Organisation Approval No. 21J.056 only for the EUROCOPTER helicopter
range concerned.
For ERT-160 P/N 9599-607-18501 and P/N 9599-607-18505: this Service Bulletin is the
application document for the data approved on APR 06/2011 according to the CE
1702/2003 part 21 rules.
G. Manpower
The estimated additional time necessary to do the work in this Service Bulletin is 1.00 hour.
NOTE: This time does not include adjustment, testing and acceptance test report.
H. Weight and Balance
None.
I. Electrical Load Data
Not Changed.
J. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable.
K. References
Conforms to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) REF 1011009 Rev.02 dated 18/01/2011
and signed 03/03/2011.
CMM with IPL, ATA No. 34-42-38 Rev 03 REF 36701701-AD dated JUN 14/10.
CMM with IPL, ATA No. 34-42-39 Rev 04 REF 3511-271-36403-AC dated SEP 30/10.
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Page: 2
SERVICE BULLETIN
L. Other Publications Affected
M. Interchangeability or Intermixability of parts
Not applicable.
2. Material information
A. Material - Price and Availability
Not applicable.
B. Industry Support Information
(1) Work done by Thales Communications
(a) For equipment under warranty:
The Service Bulletin will be done free of charge to the Operators, during a repair
of the equipment whatever the reason for the failure.
(b) For equipment out of warranty, the cost will be borne by the Operators.
(2) Service Bulletin done by Authorized Repair Station or by an Authorized Operator
- Not applicable.
For ERT-160 9599-607-18503: all information about this Service Bulletin should be
addressed to:
THALES COMMUNICATIONS
Parc d’activité Kléber
160, Boulevard de Valmy
BP 42
92704 COLOMBES CEDEX
FRANCE
Tel. : 33 1 41 30 30 00
Fax. : 33 1 41 30 33 57
e-mail : supportline@fr.thalesgroup.com
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Page: 3
SERVICE BULLETIN
For ERT-160 PNR 9599-607-18501 and PNR 9599-607-18505: all information about this
Service Bulletin should be addressed to:
THALES AVIONICS
Air Transport Avionics
105, avenue du Général Eisenhower
BP 63647
31036 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1
FRANCE
Attn: Retrofit Manager
Tel. : 33 5 61 19 76 95
Fax. : 33 5 61 19 68 20
e-mail : retrofit@fr.thalesgroup.com
C. Material Necessary for Each Component
Not applicable.
D. Material Necessary for Each Spare
Not applicable.
E. Reidentified Parts
Refer to paragraph 3.B.
F. Tooling - Price and Availability
Not applicable
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Page: 4
SERVICE BULLETIN
3. Accomplishment Instructions
A. General
As this modification will be done only by Thales Communications, no particular instructions

are given in this section
B. Change Identification
After implementation of this Service Bulletin:
- the PNR of the ERT-160 does not change.
- the ERT-160 is marked with MOD 14.
- the PNR of the INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD does not change.
- the PNR of the PL1 daughter board does not change.
Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-014

Rev. : 00 - APR 06/2011 Page: 5
ERT160
P/N 9599-607-18503
SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER LIST
S. I. L. MANUAL MANUAL
NUMBER DATE
ERT-160-34-003 IMPROVEMENT OF BONDING RESISTANCE FIRST ISSUE JUN 30/99

BETWEEN THE ERT160 TRANSCEIVER UNIT AND
THE SGR-041 MOUNTING RAY
SIL Pages 1/2

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
SUBJECT PAGE DATE SUBJECT PAGE DATE
Title Page 1 OCT 30/08 18 Blank

2 Blank 19 OCT 30/08
20 OCT 30/08
Record of Revisions 1 OCT 30/08 21 OCT 30/08
2 Blank 22 OCT 30/08
F 23 OCT 30/08
Record of Temporary 1 February 15/93 24 Blank
Revisions 2 Blank F 25 OCT 30/08
26 Blank
Service Bulletin 1 OCT 30/08 27 OCT 30/08
List 2 Blank 28 Blank
F 29 OCT 30/08
Service Information 1 OCT 30/08 30 Blank
Letter List 2 Blank
TESTING AND 101 OCT 30/08
List of Effective 1 OCT 30/08 FAULT ISOLATION 102 OCT 30/08
Pages 2 OCT 30/08 F 103 February 15/93
104 Blank
Table of Contents 1 OCT 30/08 105 OCT 30/08
2 OCT 30/08 106 OCT 30/08
3 February 15/93 107 OCT 30/08
4 Blank 108 OCT 30/08
109 OCT 30/08
List of Figures 1 OCT 30/08 110 OCT 30/08
2 Blank 111 OCT 30/08
112 OCT 30/08
INTRODUCTION 1 February 15/93 113 OCT 30/08
2 February 15/93 114 OCT 30/08
115 OCT 30/08
DESCRIPTION AND 1 OCT 30/08 116 OCT 30/08
OPERATION 2 OCT 30/08 117 OCT 30/08
3 OCT 30/08 118 OCT 30/08
4 OCT 30/08 119 OCT 30/08
5 OCT 30/08 120 OCT 30/08
6 OCT 30/08 121 OCT 30/08
7 OCT 30/08 122 OCT 30/08
8 Blank 123 OCT 30/08
F 9 OCT 30/08 124 OCT 30/08
10 Blank 125 OCT 30/08
11 OCT 30/08 126 OCT 30/08
12 OCT 30/08 F 127 OCT 30/08
13 OCT 30/08 128 Blank
14 OCT 30/08 129 OCT 30/08
15 OCT 30/08 130 Blank
16 OCT 30/08
F 17 OCT 30/08
F : indicates foldout page.
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES (CONTINUED)
SUBJECT PAGE DATE SUBJECT PAGE DATE
F 131 OCT 30/08 VCI 1001 1 OCT 30/08

132 Blank 2 Blank
F 133 OCT 30/08
134 Blank NI/ALPHA 1001 1 February 15/93
135 OCT 30/08 2 Blank
136 Blank
F 137 OCT 30/08 NI/NUM 1001 1 OCT 30/08
138 Blank 2 Blank
F 139 OCT 30/08
140 Blank DETAILED PARTS
141 OCT 30/08 LIST
142 OCT 30/08 1001 February 15/93
143 OCT 30/08 Figure 1 1001-0 February 15/93
144 OCT 30/08 1001-1 OCT 30/08
Figure 2 1002-0 February 15/93
DISASSEMBLY 301 February 15/93 1002-1 OCT 30/08
302 February 15/93 1002-2 Blank
CLEANING 401 OCT 30/08

402 Blank
CHECK 501 February 15/93

502 Blank
ASSEMBLY 701 February 15/93

702 February 15/93
703 February 15/93
704 Blank
SPECIAL TOOLS 901 OCT 30/08

FIXTURES AND 902 OCT 30/08
EQUIPMENT 903 OCT 30/08
904 OCT 30/08
ILLUSTRATED PARTS
LIST
INTRO 1001 1 February 15/93

2 February 15/93
3 February 15/93
4 February 15/93
F : indicates foldout page.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE
INTRODUCTION 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1
1. General 1
A. Purpose of AHV16 radio altimeter 3
B. Functions 3
C. Symbols and abbreviations used in the text 3
2. Equipment specifications 4
3. ERT160 functional description 12
4. Radio altimeter operating principle 15
5. Modules operation 19
A. Hyperfrequency unit 19
B. Power supply board 19
C. Input/Output board 21
D. Microprocessor board 22
E. Servo-Loop board 27
TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION 101
1. General 101
2. Test set-up 101
A. Configuration of the BTE800 test bench 102
B. Configuration of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY 102
3. Operating tests 105
A. Test setup 105
B. Tests procedure 107
5. Fault isolation tests 126
DISASSEMBLY 301
1. Introduction 301
2. Precautions 301
3. Disassembly procedures 301
A. Removal of protective cover 301

B. Removal of power supply board 301
C. Removal of Input/Output board 301
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D. Removal of servo-loop board 302

E. Removal of microprocessor board 302
F. Removal of hyperfrequency unit 302
CLEANING 401
1. Introduction 401
2. Cleaning products 401
3. Procedures 401
A. Connectors 401
B. Covers and shields 401
CHECK 501
REPAIR Not applicable
ASSEMBLY 701
1. General 701
2. Protections 701
3. Re-assembly procedures
701
A. Assembly of hyperfrequency unit 701

B. Assembly of microprocessor board 701
C. Assembly of servo-loop board 701
D. Assembly of Input/Output board 702
E. Assembly of power supply board 702
F. Assembly of protective Cover 702
4. Storage 702
A. Short-term storage 702

B. Long-term storage 702
CLEARANCE AND TOLERANCE Not applicable
SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT 901
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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST INTRO 1001-1
1. General INTRO 1001-1

2. Utilization of the IPL INTRO 1001-1
A. Publication format INTRO 1001-1

B. Designation code INTRO 1001-1
C. Manufacturer's reference INTRO 1001-2
D. Identification of a component part INTRO 1001-2
3. Abbreviations and symbols utilized INTRO 1001-3
List of vendor's codes VCI 1001-1

List of numbers (alphabetical part) NI/ALPHA 1001-1
List of numbers (numerical part) NI/NUM 1001-1
Detailed parts list 1001
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE PAGE
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1 - Radio altimeter assembly AHV16 1

2 - Configuration of the ERT160 following the highest level of improvement 2
3 - Equipment specifications 4
4 - ERT160 outline and mounting dimensions 9
5 - Semi-logarithmic law 0-5,000 feet 11
6 - ERT160 general view 13
7 - Main connector function diagram 14
8 - Signal transmitted by the unit 16
9 - ERT160 unit block diagram 17
10 - Microwave unit operation block diagram 20
11 - Input/Output circuits block diagram 23
12 - Microprocessor circuit block diagram 25
13 - Servo-Loop circuit block diagram 29
TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION
101 - BTE160 test bench (BTE800 and ARINC 429 digital display) 103
102 - Test setup 106
103 - Sensitivity profile in relation to length 112
104 - Fault isolation testing sequence 127
105 - Fault code table (Input/Output board) 144
1 - ERT160 Radio altimeter (R/T for AHV16) 1001-0
2 - Unit ERT160 1002-0
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared in accordance with Air Transport Association Specification No 100 for
Manufacturer's Technical Data. It is designed to ensure effective, continued operation of the ERT160 R/A.
This manual describes all the operations which are necessary for carrying out 2th maintenance level, that is to say
without making use of the soldering iron or any complex equipment.
The manual is divided into the following sections:
- Description and operation,
- Testing and fault isolation,
- Disassembly,
- Cleaning, Check, Repairs,
- Assembly (including storage),
- Special tools, fixtures and equipment,
- Illustrated parts list.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS
This graphic symbol showing a hand on a dark background (to IEC 747-1 standard) means that the equipment on
which it appears (assembly or subassembly) contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
The following rules shall be complied with when carrying out any type of servicing on equipment bearing this
symbol:
- the equipment shall be placed on a conducting or antistatic working surface grounded through a resistance of
between 250 kohms and 1 megohm,
- the operator shall wear a cotton smock and shall be linked with the working surface by a conducting
wristband through a resistance of 1 megohm,
- soldering iron bits shall be grounded,
- the transport and storage of the printed circuit boards shall be done with conducting or antistatic packaging.
SHORT-CIRCUIT PRECAUTIONS
No servicing shall be performed on any active or passive components while the equipment is energized.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1. General
The ERT160 transceiver unit houses the AHV16 radio altimeter transmission, reception and data processing
components. A main connector (41 pins) is located on the front panel.
Radio altimeter assembly AHV16

Figure 1
The ERT160 transceiver is composed of main parts:
- Equipped cover,
- Hyperfrequency unit,
- Power supply board,
- Input/output board,
- Microprocessor board,
- Servo-loop board
Following the application of Service Bulletin (refer to the Service Bulletin list, page SBL), the identification of
the ERT160 and of the main parts must be in accordance with the highest level of improvement.
Each part of the ERT160 (except the equipped cover) is identified with one identification label (P/N, S/N and
date information) and one modifications label.
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In the Figure 2, are listed all the possible configuration following the highest level of improvement.
Service
Identification of Identification of
bulletin Identification of the
the ERT160 the Identification of the Identification of the Identification of the
applied Microprocessor
(on the front Hyperfrequency Power supply board Input/output board Servo-loop board
on the board
panel) unit
ERT160
P/N 3511-181-
Initial P/N 3511-181- P/N 3511-181-60521 P/N 3511-181-60531
Mod 1.2.3.4.5 P/N 3511-181-60511 16093 with Mod 1,
configura 20341 with Mod 1 with Mod 1 marked with Mod 1, 2, 3 and
are marked out No Mod marked out 2, 3 and 5 marked
-tion and 4 marked out out 5 marked out
out
P/N 3511-181-60531
with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5 P/N 3511-181-
P/N 3511-181- P/N 3511-181-60521
ERT-160- Mod 7 is P/N 3511-181-60511 and 7 marked out or 16093 with Mod 1,
20341 with Mod 1 with Mod 1 marked
34-007 marked out No Mod marked out P/N 3511-181-60532 2, 3 and 5 marked
and 4 marked out out
with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5 out
and 7 marked out
P/N 3511-181-60531
with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5
P/N 4678436A P/N 3511-181-60521 and/or 7 marked out P/N 4678437A with
ERT-160- Mod 8 is P/N 3511-181-60511
with Mod 1, 4 and with Mod 1 marked or P/N 3511-181- Mod 1, 2, 3 , 5 and
34-008 marked out No Mod marked out
8 marked out out 60532 8 marked out
with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5
and 7 marked out
P/N 3511-181-60531
P/N 3511-181- P/N 3511-181-
with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5
20341 with Mod 1 16093 wth Mod 1,
and/or 7 and 9
and 4 marked out P/N 3511-181-60511 P/N 3511-181-60521 2, 3 and 5 marked
ERT-160- Mod 9 is marked out or P/N
or P/N With Mod 9 marked with Mod 1 marked out or P/N
34-009 marked out 3511-181-60532
4678436A with out out 4678437A wth
with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5
Mod 1, 4 and/or 8 Mod 1, 2, 3 , 5 and
and/or 7 and 9
marked out 8 marked out
marked out
P/N 3511-181- P/N 3511-181-60531
P/N 3511-181-
20341 with Mod with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5
16093 wth Mod 1,
1, 4 and 9 and/or 7 and/or 9
P/N 3511-181-60511 P/N 3511-181-60521 2, 3 and 5 marked
ERT-160- Mod 10 is marked out or marked out or P/N
No Mod marked out or with Mod 1 marked out or P/N
34-010 marked out P/N 4678436A 3511-181-60532
with Mod 9 marked out out 4678437A wth
with Mod 1, 4 with Mod 1, 2, 3, 5
Mod 1, 2, 3 , 5 and
and/or 8 and 9 and/or 7 and/or 9
8 marked out
marked out marked out
P/N 3511-181- P/N 3511-181-60531
P/N 3511-181-
16093 wth Mod 1,
1, 4 and/or 9 and/or 7 and/or 9
P/N 3511-181-60511 P/N 3511-181-60521 2, 3 and 5 marked
No Mod marked out or with Mod 1and 11 out or P/N
34-011 marked out P/N 4678436A 3511-181-60532
with Mod 9 marked out marked out 4678437A wth
Mod 1, 2, 3 , 5 and
and/or 8 and/or 9 and/or 7 and/or 9
8 marked out
P/N 3511-181- P/N 3511-181-60531
P/N 3511-181-
16093 wth Mod 1,
1, 4 and/or 9 and/or 7 and/or 9
P/N 3511-181-60511 P/N 3511-181-60521 2, 3 and 5 marked
(1) No Mod marked out or with Mod 1and/or 11 out or P/N
34-012 marked out P/N 4678436A 3511-181-60532
with Mod 9 marked out marked out 4678437A wth
Mod 1, 2, 3 , 5 and
and/or 8 and/or 9 and/or 7 and/or 9
8 marked out
(1)
NOTE : after the application of the Service Bulletin ERT-160-34-012, a label is stuck on the equipped
cover (the label is marked with “EQUIPPED WITH MOD 12”).
Configuration of the ERT160 following the highest level of improvement

Figure 2
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A. Purpose of the AHV16 radio altimeter
The radio altimeter measures the height of the aircraft above any kind of ground. It is used for guiding
the aircraft or as a safety element in the vertical plane.
The AHV16 radio altimeter is designed to be used on board of plane or helicopter.

The version 9599-607-18503 is specific for helicopters.
B. Functions
The radio altimeter provides the pilot with accurate height information when the aircraft is within the
transceiver measurement range and more particularly in the landing phase.
The information delivered by the radio altimeter can be used by the autopilot or by the ground proximity
warning system.
C. Symbols and abbreviations used in the text:
AID : Aircraft Installation Delay

AO : Altitude Output
BCD : Binary Code Decimal
BF : Beat Frequency
BNR : Natural binary
CW : Carrier Wave
DAC : Digital-to-Analog Converter
FIT : Fault Isolation Test
FM : Frequency Modulation
Fo : Oscillator Frequency
HF : High Frequency
LED : Light Emitting Diode
LF : Low Frequency
NB : Natural Binary
NC : Normally Closed
NO : Normally Open
NOT : Normal Operation Test
R/A : Radio Altimeter
SDI : Source Destination Identifier
ST : SawTooth
STC : Select Time Constant
UHF : Ultra High Frequency
VCO : Voltage Controlled Oscillator
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2. Equipment specifications
CHARACTERISTICS SPECIFICATIONS
MECHANICAL DATA
(Figure 4)
Length 231.4 mm max.

Width 92 mm max.
Height 92 mm max.
Weight 1.85 kg ± 50 g max.
TECHNICAL DATA
Transmission FM/CW linear frequency modulation
Bandwidth 4.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz

Frequency shift > 100 MHz
Radiated power about 70 mW
Power supply 28 VDC
Power drain < 20 W (17 W typical)
OPERATIONAL DATA
Aircraft installation 24, 28, 34, 40, 45, 51, 57 or 80 ft

Delay (AID) (selection by straps on corresponding pins of main connector)
Height trips 2 set of 4 height trips :

80 ; 100 ; 300 ; 1,200 ft
50 ; 200 ; 250 ; 1,200 ft (programmable from outside with straps on
corresponding pins of main connector).
Time constant In the helicopter version, time constant is less than 400 ms
(selection by a strap on corresponding pins of main connector).
Source destination Two systems can be identified with straps on corresponding pins of main
identifier (SDI) connector:
System 1: bit 9 at 1 and bit 10 at 0 (of BNR and BCD ARINC words)
System 2: bit 9 at 0 and bit 10 at 1 (of BNR and BCD ARINC words)
Equipment specifications
Figure 3 (1/4)
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Functional test Two height values are available:

- 40 ft
- 100 ft
(selection by a strap on corresponding pins of main connector)
Digital output As per ARINC 429 (low speed)

BNR information refresh rate: 50 ms
BCD information refresh rate: 200 ms
Analog output Three analog outputs are available with laws selectable externally by means of
straps on main connector.
The laws are (with V in volts and H in feet):
Analog output 1
- Laws for IND021 indicator
Type 1.1: 0/1,000 ft

0 ≤ H ≤ 200 ft V = 1.5 + 0.035 H
200 ≤ H ≤ 1,000 ft V = 8.5 + 0.0045 (H - 200)
Type 1.2: 0/1,500 ft

0 ≤ H ≤ 200 ft V = 1.5 + 0.035 H
200 ≤ H ≤ 1,500 ft V = 8.5 + 3.5 (H - 200)/1300
Type 1.3: 0/2,500 ft

0 ≤ H ≤ 300 ft V = 1.5 + 7 H/300
300 ≤ H ≤ 2,500 ft V = 8.5 + 3.5 (H - 300)/2200
Type 1.4: 0/2,500 ft

0 ≤ H ≤ 500 ft V = 1.5 + 0.014 H
500 ≤ H ≤ 2,500 ft V = 8.5 + 0.00175 (H - 500)
Type 1.5: 0/1,500 ft

0 ≤ H ≤ 500 ft V = 1.5 + 0.014 H
500 ≤ H ≤ 1,500 ft V = 8.5 + 0.0035 (H-500)
Equipment Specifications
Figure 3 (2/4)
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Type 1.6: - 20/2,500 ft (ARINC 552 law)
- 20 ≤ H ≤ 480 ft V = 0.4 + 0.020 H

480 ≤ H ≤ 2,500 ft V = 10 ln [e(H+20)]/500
Type 1.7: 0/5,000 ft (Semi logarithmic law)
- 20 ≤ H ≤ 480 ft V = 0.2 + 0,010 H

480 ≤ H ≤ 5,000 ft V = see semi-logarithmic
law 0 to 5,000 ft (Figure 4).
Type 1.8: -20/2,500 ft (ALT 55B law)
- 20 ≤ H ≤ 500 ft V = 0.4 + 0.02 H

500 ≤ H ≤ 2,500 ft V = 10.4 + 0.003 (H - 500)
Analog output 2
- ARINC 552 law (identical to law type 1.6)

- 20/2,500 ft
Analog output 3
- Linear laws:
Type 3.1: 0/5,000 ft

. 4 mV/ft with 0 V at 0 ft
Type 3.2: 0/5,000 ft

. 5 mV/ft with 0.1 V at 0 ft
Type 3.3: 0/5,000 ft

. 5 mV/ft with 0 V at 0 ft
- ARINC 552 law:
Type 3.4: (identical to law type 1.6)
Flag Alarm Output 28 ± 4 V DC when no fault is detected

0 V DC when a fault is detected.
Figure 3 (3/4)
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NO/NC Failure Warning One relay with two contacts switching power on a resistive load: 30 V, 1 A
PERFORMANCES 0 to 5,000 ft over any terrain
Height accuracy
- Digital output:
from 0 ft to 75 ft: ± 1.5 ft

from 75 ft to 2,500 ft: ± 2 %
from 2,500 ft to 5,000 ft: ± 3 %
- Analog outputs:
Law 3: 0 / 5000 ft
from 0 to 135 ft: ± 4 ft
from 135 ft to 2,500 ft: ± 3 %
from 2,500 ft to 5,000 ft: ± 4 %
Law ARINC 552

from - 20 ft + 50 ft: ± 1.5 ft
from 50 ft to 2,500 ft: ± 3 %
Others laws: ± 2 ft or 3 % (the greatest value)
ENVIRONMENTAL According to DO160B

Cat.: A2B2/BA/NO' B'/XXX XXX ZZA ZZZZ
Operating temperature - 45°C to + 71°C

range
Storage temperature - 62°C to + 85°C

range
95% to 50°C
Humidity
0.1 inch peak to peak from 5 Hz to 17 Hz

Sinusoïdal vibrations 1.5 g peak from 17 Hz to 2,000 Hz
Figure 3 (4/4)
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ERT160 outline and mounting dimensions

Figure 4
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HEIGHT HEIGHT
OUTPUT HEIGHT OUTPUT
HEIGHT VOLTAGE IN FEET VOLTAGE
IN FEET IN VOLT IN VOLT
480 +5 3,600 + 23.682

500 + 5.2 3,700 + 23.981
550 + 5.7 3,800 + 24.272
600 + 6.2 3,900 + 24.553
650 + 6.7 4,000 + 24.828
700 + 7.2 4,100 + 25.094
750 + 7.7 4,200 + 25.353
800 + 8.2 4,300 + 25.605
850 + 8.65 4,400 + 25.852
900 + 9.084 4,500 + 26.091
950 + 9.510 4,600 + 26.323
1,000 + 9.930 4,700 + 26.550
1,100 + 10.751 4,800 + 26.773
1,200 + 11.548 4,900 + 26.990
1,300 + 12.321 5,000 + 27.2
1,400 + 13.075
1,500 + 13.807
1,600 + 14.520
1,700 + 15.215
1,800 + 15.890
1,900 + 16.549
2,000 + 17.190
2,100 + 17.793
2,200 + 18.309
2,300 + 18.789
2,400 + 19.247
2,500 + 19.690
2,600 + 20.117
2,700 + 20.529
2,800 + 20.925
2,900 + 21.310
3,000 + 21.683
3,100 + 22.042
3,200 + 22.391
3,300 + 22.728
3,400 + 23.056
3,500 + 23.374
Semi-logarithmic law 0-5,000 feet

Figure 5
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3. ERT160 functional description (Figure 6)
The ERT160 transceiver is a metallic housing in the form of a parallelepiped.
It is made up of a chassis (8) with a front panel equipped:
- with a main connector J1 (3) (for wiring, see figure 7),
- two coaxial connectors:
. one receive connector "RX" (5),
. one transmit connector "TX" (4).
A filtering assembly (6) is provided behind the front panel. An interconnection board PL1 (7) located at the
base of the unit supports the following circuits:
- power supply board (9),
- input/output board (10),
- microprocessor board (2),
- servo-loop board (1).
A central partition (11) supports the hyperfrequency unit.
Two screws goes through the subassemblies via spacers. This arrangement improves the vibration
strength of the boards.
A cover assembly (12) protects the circuits of the ERT160 unit.
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ERT160 general view

Figure 6
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ITEM CODE MEANING
A 28 V common Radio altimeter power supply

B 429 (+) ARINC 429 + output
C 429 (-) ARINC 429 - output
D DDS Sawtooth
E SYN Calibration - synchronization
F LF LF beat signal
G GROUND Radio altimeter ground
H SIM Simulation input
J S1
K S2 Analog outputs
L S3
M TEST Manual test input
N FLAG Alarm flag
P TINH Manual test inhibit
R + 17 V Indicator power supply
S NO NO alarm contact
T - 17 V Indicator power supply
U AT1 Altitude trip 1
V + 28 V Radio altimeter power supply
W AT4 Altitude trip 4
X GROUND Altitude trip ground
Y SAT Select altitude trip
Z SAID1
a SAID2 select AID
b SAID3
c Gd1 Ground, analog output S1
d Gd2 Ground, analog output S2
e Gd3 Ground, analog output S3
f GROUND Alarm flag ground
g COM Common, NO-NC contact
h NC Normally closed contact
i AT2 Altitude trip 2
j AT3 Altitude trip 3
k SA11
m SA12 Select analog law 1
n SA13
p SA31 Select analog law 3
q SA32
r SCT Select time constant
s STST Select test altitude
t GROUND Chassis ground
Main connector function diagram

Figure 7
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4. Radio altimeter operating principle
A voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) is driven by a sawtooth generator and transmits a frequency
modulated signal as in Figures 8 and 9.
The signal is reflected by the ground, comes back and is received by the receiving antenna after a delay τ
proportional to the aircraft height H.
A difference exists between the transmitted frequency and the received frequency:
dF
fb(t) = F(t) - F(t- τ ) = τ
dt
If the modulation is linear:
∆F
fb = τ
T
The fb error voltage is integrated, amplified and is used to control the modulator which is a sawtooth
generator with a constant amplitude and a slope which is function of the control voltage.
The sawtooth generator then drives the transmitting source and the loop closes through the ground.
A monitoring discriminator ensures that the beat frequency spectrum is centered on fbo (fbo is the desired
value of fb, fbo = 25 kHz). In the absence of spectrum, a search cycle is triggered and the alarms are
displayed after an appropriate time constant.
Searching implies frequency sweep corresponding to height range.
Searching is made at switch-on or when the aircraft height exceeds the system range.
One search cycle takes about 0.7 second and is repeated as long as there is no correct beat signal.
As soon as the modulation rate corresponds to the height of the aircraft, the energy in the monitoring
discriminator rises above a presety threshold and the radio altimeter loop begins to track the height
variation.
The monitoring discriminator continuously monitors the quality of the received signal. There is therefore a
permanent check of the complete loop including antennas and reflection from the ground.
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Signal transmitted by the unit

Figure 8
The height information is derived from the modulation period T which is measured by a counter working on
clock pulses.
As opposed to other non controlled systems, the frequency difference fb and the frequency deviation ∆F
do not depend on the height. The only variable parameter proportional to height is the frequency
modulation rate of the transmitter.
The basic equation can be written as follows:
∆F
T =τ.
fb
In the AHV-16, ∆F = 123 MHz and fb = 25 kHz.
The delay τ depends on the aircraft height and also on the delay in the cables that connect the R/T unit to
the antennas:
2H
τ =τ i +
C
τi is the AID (Aircraft Installation Delay)
2H ∆F
thus T = ( . + τi )
C fb
With the above indicated values of ∆F and fb, T increases by 10 µs when H increases by 1 foot and τ by
2 ns. It is obviously easier to measure a 10 µs than a 2 ns variation.
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ERT160 unit block diagram

Figure 9
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5. Modules operation
The ERT160 R/T unit, designed in the form of a module, is composed of the following six modules:
- sub-assembly unit,
- hyperfrequency unit,
- microprocessor board,
- power supply board,
- input/output board,
- servo-loop board.
The four boards are connector pluggable.
A. Hyperfrequency unit (Figure 10)
(1) General
The microwave head is made up of two main parts:
- a transmit part (microwave source and cavities),
- a receive part (mixer-preamplifier).
The microwave source, frequency-modulated linearly by a sawtooth signal, transmits the FM/CW
wave toward the ground via a transmit antenna.
The wave resulting from ground reflection is picked up by the receive antenna. A microwave mixer
carries out the mixing of the received wave with a fraction of the transmitted wave. Thus one
obtains the beat signal which is previously amplified before being delivered to the servo loop.
The operation of the transmission source is monitored by means of two resonant cavities making it
possible to calibrate the frequency deviation ∆F between the transmitted wave and the center
frequency Fo.
B. Power supply board
The power supply is of DC-DC type using the forward converter principle.
The transfer of energy from the primary to the secondaries in the power supply transformer takes place
during the saturation of a chopper transistor.
An alarm circuit is also placed on the board. This circuit, separable from that of the power supply, is
capable of delivering + 28 V "alarm" information to the aircraft wiring, with the possibility of constantly
delivering a current of 0.5 A.
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Microwave unit operation block diagram

Figure 10
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The secondaries of a transformer deliver the following voltages:
- + 30 V: used for the analog outputs of the Input/Output board,
- + 21 V: used for all the analog circuits and the power supply of the UHF source,
- + 17 V: power supply of indicator IND021,
- - 17 V: used for all the analog circuits and indicator IND021,
- + 5 V: used for the microprocessor board and the digital outputs.
C. Input/Output board (Figure 11)
The Input/Output board performs the following functions:
- Transmission of height information:
. in analog voltage form: three outputs transmit the information according to "voltage-height" laws,
programmable by the user;
. in digital word form: an output transmits the information in accordance with ARINC 429 standard.
- Testing of height information outputs:
Monitoring takes place, on the one hand, on all three analog outputs and, on the other, on the
digital output:
- Management of radio altimeter status:
This function includes:
. generation of altitude trips,
. generation of NO-NC contact,
. generation of "alarm flag" command,
. display of failure code through a series of five light-emitting diodes (list of fault codes on
figure 105).
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- Acquisition of operating parameters:
. selection of "voltage-height" laws for each analog output,
. selection of AID value,
. selection of altitude trip values,
. SDI1 or SDI2 selection,
. selection of height to be set in the "manual test" mode.
D. Microprocessor board (Figure 12)
The microprocessor board performs the five following functions:
- Computer function:
. Microprocessor,
. RAM and PROM,
. Address decoding.
- Initialization function:
This function forces the resetting of the microprocessor after three events:
. start-up (energizing) of equipment,

. detection of a brief power dump,
. watchdog voltage drop.
- Interface peripheral function:
. acquisition of status data (test, test inhibit, etc.)

. distribution of microprocessor commands.
- Time measurement function:
. measurement of modulation sawtooth duration,

. generation of hardware interrupts for software,
. generation of calibration signals and measurement of their duration.
- Calibration function:
This function consists in adjusting the amplitude and average value of the frequency modulation
sawtooth to check the frequency range transmitted.
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Input/Output circuits block diagram

Figure 11
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Microprocessor circuit block diagram

Figure 12
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E. Servo-loop board (Figure 13)
The servo-loop board consists of the following circuits:
- an altimeter loop performing the following functions:
. variable-gain LF amplifier,
. tracking discriminator,
. error voltage integrator,
. dynamic gain equalizer,
. sawtooth generator.
- a signal supervision and validity circuit performing the following functions:
. control discriminator,
. search/track logic.
- a self-test system making it possible, under microprocessor control, to check the validity of the
preceding circuits (VCO and integrator 2).
- a manual simulation detection system,
- a system for shaping the "cavity" signals coming from the UHF.
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Servo-loop circuit block diagram

Figure 13
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TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION
1. General
The maintenance of the ERT160 R/T is carried out with a BTE160 test bench including an ARINC 429 digital
display and a BTE800 test bench.
In order to carry out 2th maintenance level, two types of tests are to be taken into account:
- operating tests,
- fault isolation test.
The fault isolation tests are used to detect and proceed to the exchange of the faulty module: these tests
are to be performed only if the result of an operating test is incorrect.
The spare modules are delivered and adjusted in factory; but it may be necessary to improve the
adjustments on the Power Supply board, on the Input/output board and on the Hyperfrequency module
when these boards are installed.
2. Test set-up (Figure 102)

On the BTE800 (refer to Figure 101), check that the switch S7 is set to “0” position.
Connect the BTE800 to the 110-220 V mains power supply (50 Hz or 60 Hz); the T1 transformer jumper
must be set in position depending on the main power supply used.
Connect the power supplies (+ 5 VDC) and (+ 28 VDC) to the dedicated access of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL
DISPLAY.
Connect the connector P1 (of the cord W143 P/N 3511-181-23791) to the connector J1 of the ERT160.
Connect the connector P2 (of the cord W143) to the connector J1 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY
P/N 3511-181-26921
Connect the connector P3 (of the cord W143) to the connector P2 (marked E/R) of the BTE800 P/N 3511-
180-31534.
Connect the connector J3 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY (refer to Figure 101) to channel A of the
oscilloscope via a coaxial cable (BNC connectors).
Connect the connector J12 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY (refer to Figure 101) to synchronized
channel of the oscilloscope via a coaxial cable (BNC connectors).
Connect an ARINC 429 reader to the connectors J5 and J6 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY (refer to
Figure 101).
Between the “TX” and “RX” antenna access of the ERT160, connect the different RF components as
shown on Figure 102.
Connect the crystal detector output to the channel B of the oscilloscope via a coaxial cable (BNC
connectors).
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A. Configuration of the BTE800 test bench (refer to Figure 101)

Set the commutator S8 to “OFF” position.
Set the commutator S9 to “+30V” position.
Set the commutator S10 to “BENCH” position.
In the “T/R UNIT” zone, link the test point C to the test point L.
B. Configuration of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY (refer to Figure 101)
Set the switch S10 to “1” position.
Set the switch S11 to “1” position. AID value of 28 ft is taken into account by the ERT160
Set the switch S8 to “0” position. Law 1.4 (Analog output 1) selected on the ERT160
Set the switch S6 to “0” position. Law 3.1 (Analog output 3) selected (ERT160)
Set the switch S4 to “1” position. => Altitude test value of 100ft selected (ERT160)
Set the switch S3 to “1” position. => SDI value = 1
Set the switch S2 to “1” position. => Set number 1 of altitude trips selected (ERT160)
Set the switch S1 to “ON” position. => Functional test is inhibited
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BTE160 test bench (BTE800 and ARINC 429 digital display

Figure 101
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3. Operating tests
The test procedure is intended to check the characteristics of the ERT160 transceiver unit.
The operating tests are carried out on the equipment with the cover closed.
A. Test setup
The general test setup is shown on figure 102.
The 0 foot reference is reached when the A and B points are directly gathered. In these conditions, the
electrical length of the line between the ERT160 transmission and reception connectors is of 28 feet
(AID).
This 28 feet AID thus comprises:
- the variable attenuator,
- the fixed attenuator(s) (or rotary attenuator),
- the coaxial cables for connection,
- the directional coupler 10 dB.
The attenuation, shown through each of these elements, should be known.
Before energizing the ERT160, (from the bench) check that the "ALTITUDE SIMULATOR" switch (S8) is
set to "OFF".
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OSCILLOSCOPE
CRYSTAL
DETECTOR
MILLIWATTMETER
WAVEMETER
REAR ATTENUATOR
CONNECTOR OF 6dB or 10dB
THE ERT-160
VARIABLE VARIABLE
ATTENUATOR ATTENUATOR
(BY STEP) (CONTINUOUS)
“TX” ANTENNA A
ACCESS
COUPLER 10dB
DELAY
LINE
ATTENUATOR
3dB or 6dB
“RX” ANTENNA
ACCESS
B
AID = 28ft
NOTE: In the functional test procedure, it is necessary to connect, between the points A and B, delay lines of
130 ft, 500 ft, 1000 ft, 2000 ft and 4500 ft. If the point A is linked to the point B, the corresponding delay
line is 0 ft (AID value).
NOTE: For the different values of the delay lines specified in the operating tests procedure (130 ft, 500 ft,
1000 ft, 2000 ft and 4500 ft), the accepted tolerance of the electrical length is ± 2 % (130 ft ± 2.6 ft, 500 ft
± 10 ft, 1000 ft ± 20 ft, 2000 ft ± 40 ft and 4500 ft ± 90 ft).
NOTE: To perform correctly the Accuracy measurement, it is necessary to know with accuracy the electrical
length and the corresponding attenuation inserted between “TX” and “RX” antenna access of the
ERT5X0.
NOTE: RF attenuation of each element (cables, delay line) must be known with accuracy in order to take into
account consideration for Sensitivity and RF transmitted power measurements.
NOTE: At the 10 dB attenuation access of the coupler:

- for the Transmitted Power measurement, a power meter must be connected
- for the Central Frequency and Deviation Frequency measurement, a wavemeter must be connected
(as shown on the Figure 102).
RF Test Setup
Figure 102
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B. Tests procedure
(1) Configuration of equipment and RF test set-up
Refer to the paragraph 2 (Test set-up)
Between the points A and B of the RF test set-up (refer to Figure 102), insert a delay line of 130 ft
and adjust the total loop attenuation (between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 to
63 dB ± 1 dB.
NOTE: In the operating tests procedure, the ERT160 is powered-on by setting the switch S7 of
the BTE800 (refer to Figure 101) to “~” position.
In the operating tests procedure, the ERT160 is powered-off by setting the switch S7 of
the BTE800 (refer to Figure 101) to “0” position.
(2) Power consumption
- Power-on the ERT160 and wait 10 seconds.
- For a power supply equal to 28 V ± 0.1 V, check that the consumed current Ic by the ERT160
is less than 0.6 A (read the value on M2 of BTE800).
- Tolerance: Ic < 0.6 A
(3) Hyperfrequency measurements
(a) Frequency measurement
- Configure the ERT160 in manual simulation by setting the switch S8 (of the BTE800, refer
to Figure 101) to “ON” position.
- With R4 and R3 (of the BTE800, refer to Figure 101), adjust the duration of the sawtooth
(displayed on the oscilloscope) to 1 ms ± 0.1 ms.
- Synchronize the oscilloscope with “SYNC” signal (from the connector J12 of the ARINC
429 DIGITAL DISPLAY).
- The transmission signal detected by the crystal detector is displayed on the oscilloscope.
- Adjust the wave-meter in the transmitted band, taking into account the absorption "beep".
Measure Fmax and Fmin and check that:
Fmin 4.238 MHz ± 20 MHz
It follows from this that Fmax - Fmin = ∆F = 123 MHz ± 3 MHz
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Absorption “pip” of the

wavemeter (beginning of
the bandwidth) => Fmin
Absorption “pip” of the

wavemeter (end of the
bandwidth) => Fmax
(b) Measurements of transmitted power
- The ERT160 is always in manual simulation (the duration of the sawtooth is

1 ms ± 0.1 ms).
- Connect the milliwattmeter instead of the wave-meter on the output - 10 dB of the coupler
(refer to Figure 102).
- Measure the transmitted power, taking into account of the attenuation of the coupler and
connecting cables.
- Tolerance: Pe ≥ 40 mW
- Configure the ERT160 in normal mode by stopping the manual simulation (the switch S8
of the BTE800, refer to Figure 101, is set to “OFF” position).
(4) Sensibility measurements
(a) Measurements for given AID values
- Connect the point A to the point B of the RF test set-up, refer to Figure 102 (the electrical
length between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 must be equal to 28 ft).
- Adjust the total loop attenuation to obtain the maximum attenuation between “TX” and
“RX” access of the ERT160.
- Check that the ERT160 is in “SEARCHING MODE” (On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL
DISPLAY, DS2 lights, refer to Figure 101).
- Slowly decrease the total loop attenuation until the ERT160 switchovers to “TRACKING
MODE” (On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, DS1, DS2 and DS3 are extinguished,
refer to Figure 101).
- Calculate the total attenuation which equals A = A1 + A2 + A3:

- A1: the cables attenuation (including the interface cables)
- A2: the attenuation due to variable and fixed attenuators
- A3: the calibrated delay line attenuation
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- The value A represents the sensitivity S value to be measured:

- Tolerance: 62 dB < S < 70 dB
- Power-off the ERT160.
- Configure the ERT160 to take into account an AID value equal to 57 ft, with the ARINC
429 digital display (refer to Figure 101):
- Switch S12 set to “1” position
- As the ERT160 is configured with an AID value of 57 ft, the electrical length between “TX”
and “RX” access (of the ERT160) must be equal to 57 ft when point A is connected to
point B (refer to Figure 102).
- Check that the ERT160 is in “SEARCHING MODE”.
MODE”.
- Calculate the total attenuation A.

- Tolerance: 73 dB < S < 81 dB
429 digital display (refer to Figure 101):
MODE”.
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- Tolerance: S > 77 dB
(b) Measurements for altitudes higher than an AID
For each simulated altitude, check that the sensibility is included within the limits of the
figure 103.
429 DIGITAL DISPLAY (refer to Figure 101):
- Between points A and B of the RF test set-up (refer to Figure 102), insert a delay line of
130 ft.
- Check that the ERT160 is in “SEARCHING MODE” (On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL
DISPLAY, DS2 lights, refer to Figure 101).
MODE” (On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, DS1, DS2 and DS3 are extinguished,
refer to Figure 101).

500 ft.
MODE”.

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1000 ft.
MODE”.

2,000 ft.
MODE”.

4,500 ft.
MODE”.

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Sensitivity profile in relation to length

Figure 103
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(5) Accuracy measurements
NOTES: Before any new programming operation, power-off the ERT160.

The digital output is read on the display “HEIGHT” of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL HEIGHT
The different laws of the analog output 1 are measured with a digital voltmeter between
socket G (terminal “+”) and socket H (terminal “-“) of the BTE800.
The different laws of the analog output 3 are measured with a digital voltmeter between
socket V (terminal “+”) and socket T (terminal “-“) of the BTE800.
The analog output 2 is measured with a digital voltmeter between socket S
(terminal “+”) and socket T (terminal “-“) of the BTE800.
NOTE: To configure the different output laws (of analog outputs 1, 2 and 3) refer to the table
below:
Configured output laws Configuration of the dedicated switchs of the ARINC 429
DIGITAL DISPLAY (refer to Figure 101)
Law 1.1 (analog output 1) Switch S7 set to “1” position
Switch S8 set to “1” position
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- As shown in the table below, the accuracy measurements must be done for delay line 0 ft,
130 ft, 500 ft, 1000 ft, 2000 ft and 4500 ft.
- For the accuracy measurements of the delay line of 0 ft (AID value), adjust the total loop
attenuation between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 to 58 dB ± 1 dB (refer to Figure 102).
- For the accuracy measurements of the delay line of 1,000 ft (AID value), adjust the total loop
attenuation between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 to 103 dB ± 1 dB (refer to
Figure 102).
Figure 102).
Figure 102).
- For each accuracy measurement, check that the ERT160 is in “TRACKING MODE” (On the
ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, DS1, DS2 and DS3 are extinguished, refer to Figure 101)
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Programming
Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a
operation
simulated height of simulated height simulated height simulated height simulated height simulated height
(selected
0 ft (AID value) of 130 ft of 500 ft of 1000 ft of 2000 ft of 4500 ft
analog law)
Digital output
0 ft ± 2 ft 130 ft ± 4.6 ft 500 ft ± 12 ft 1000 ft ± 22 ft 2000 ft ± 42 ft 4500 ft ± 92 ft
Analog output 1
Law 1.1 1.5 V ± 0.07 V 6.05 V ± 0.161 V 9.85 V ± 0.068 V 12.1 V ± 0.135 V
6.05 V 9.31 V 10.65 V
Law 1.2 1.5 V ± 0.07 V
± 0.161 V ± 0.038 V ± 0.085 V
4.53 V 8.82 V 11.2 V
Law 1.3 1.5 V ± 0.047 V
± 0.107 V ± 0.022 V ± 0.100 V
3.32 V 8.5 V + 0.026 V/ 9.38 V 11.13 V
Law 1.4 1.5 V ± 0.028 V
± 0.064 V - 0.21 V ± 0.048 V ± 0.100 V
3.32 V 8.5 V + 0.052 V/ 10.25 V
Law 1.5 1.5 V ± 0.028 V
± 0.064 V - 0.21 V ± 0.105 V
10.39 V 17.13 V 23.96 V
Law 1.6 0.4 V ± 0.04 V 3 V ± 0.092 V + 0.285 V / + 0.288 V / + 0.294 V /
- 0.293 V - 0.300 V - 0.300 V
9.93 V 26.09 V
Law 1.7 0.2 V ± 0.02 V 1.5 V ± 0.046 V 5.2 V ± 0.15 V + 0.246 V / + 0.312 V /
- 0.252 V - 0.325 V
10.4 V
11.9 V 14.9 V
Law 1.8 0.4 V ± 0.04 V 3 V ± 0.092 V + 0.045 V /
± 0.090 V ± 0.180 V
- 0.3 V
Analog output 2
10.39 V 17.13 V 23.96 V
0.4 V ± 0.04 V 3 V ± 0.092 V + 0.285 V / + 0.288 V / + 0.294 V /
- 0.293 V - 0.300 V - 0.300 V
Analog output 3
0.52 V
Law 3.1 0 V ± 0.008 V 2 V ± 0.060 V 4 V ± 0.120 V 8 V ± 0.240 V 18 V ± 0.540 V
± 0.018 V
22.6 V
Law 3.2 0.1 V ± 0.010 V 5.1 V ± 0.150 V
± 0.675 V
22.5 V
Law 3.3 0 V ± 0.010 V 5 V ± 0.150 V
± 0.675 V
10.39 V 17.13 V 23.96 V
Law 3.4 0.4 V ± 0.04 V 3 V ± 0.092 V + 0.285 V / + 0.288 V / + 0.294 V /
- 0.293 V - 0.300 V - 0.300 V
NOTE: In the table above, the tolerances are given for the following simulated heights: 0 ft, 130 ft, 500 ft,
1,000 ft, 2,000 ft and 4,500 ft.
If the used simulated heights are different, it is necessary to calculate the corresponding tolerances
(refer to the Figure 3).
To calculate the corresponding tolerances apply the following rules (in the table below):
Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a Tolerance for a
simulated height of simulated height of simulated height simulated height simulated height simulated height
0 ft + 2 % / - 0 % 130 ft ± 2 % of 500 ft ± 2 % of 1000 ft ± 2 % of 2000 ft ± 2 % of 4500 ft ± 2 %
Digital output
± 2 ft ± (2 ft + 2 %) ± (2 ft + 2 %) ± (2 ft + 2 %) ± (2 ft + 2 %) ± (2 ft + 2 %)
Analog outputs 1, 2 and 3 (laws 1.1 to 1.8, laws 3.1 to 3.4)
± 2 ft ± (2 ft + 2 %) ±3% ±3% ±3% ±3%
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(6) AID programming test
- Between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 (refer to Figure 102), the electrical length must
be equal to 80 ft when point A is connected to point B (refer to Figure 102).
- With the table below, program with the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY the different AID (24 ft,
28 ft, 34 ft, 40 ft, 45 ft, 51 ft and 57 ft) to be taken into account by the ERT160 (for each
programming, power-off the ERT160).
Positioning the switches for selecting the value of AID AID

(feet)
1 (S12) 2 (S11) 3 (S10)
0 0 0 80
1 0 0 57
0 1 0 51
1 1 0 45
0 0 1 40
1 0 1 34
0 1 1 28
1 1 1 24
- For each value of AID programmed, check that the value of height read on the digital output of
the ERT160 (on the display “HEIGHT” of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL HEIGHT) is in accordance
with the table below.
AID (feet) HEIGHT (feet)
24 + 28 ±2
28 + 26 ±2
34 + 23 ±2
40 + 20 ±2
45 + 17.5 ±2
51 + 14.5 ±2
57 + 11.5 ±2
(7) Check of altitude trips
(a) Set number 1
- Select the Set No 1 by setting the switch S2 (of the ARINC 429 digital display, refer to
Figure 101) to “1” position.
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- With R4 and R3 (of the BTE800, refer to Figure 101), adjust the value of the height read
on the digital output (of the ERT160) to 1,500 ft.
- Slowly reduce the simulated altitude and note, for each trip, the closing altitude read on the
ARINC 429 digital display.
- Check, for each trip, the closing altitudes and make sure that the closing altitude accuracy
is better than ± 3%, that is to say:
80 feet ± 2.4 feet
100 feet ± 3 feet
300 feet ± 9 feet
1,200 feet ± 36 feet
- Slowly increase the simulated height and check for each altitude trip that the hysteresis
(difference between the lighting and the extinguishing) is 20 ft ± 5 ft (for altitude
trip ≤ 500 ft) or 50 ft ± 10 ft (for altitude trip > 500 ft).
of the BTE800, refer to Figure 101, is set to “OFF” position).
(b) Set number 2
- Select the Set No 2 by setting the switch S2 (of the ARINC 429 digital display, refer to
Figure 101) to “0” position.
- With R4 and R3 (of the BTE800, refer to Figure 101), adjust the value of the height read
on the digital output (of the ERT160) to 1,500 ft.
- Slowly reduce the simulated altitude and note, for each trip, the closing altitude read on the
ARINC 429 digital display.
- Check, for each trip, the closing altitudes and make sure that the closing altitude accuracy
is better than ± 3%, that is to say:
50 feet ± 1.5 feet
200 feet ± 6 feet
250 feet ± 7.5 feet
1,200 feet ± 36 feet
- Slowly increase the simulated height and check for each altitude trip that the hysteresis
(difference between the lighting and the extinguishing) is 20 ft ± 5 ft (for altitude
trip ≤ 500 ft) or 50 ft ± 10 ft (for altitude trip > 500 ft).
of the BTE800, refer to Figure 101 is set to “OFF” position).

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(8) Alarm test
NOTE: The ERT160 is not in manual simulation mode.
NOTE: The ERT160 is powered-0ff.
- Connect the point A to the point B (refer to the RF test set-up, Figure 102) to simulate a delay
line of 0 ft (the total electrical length between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 must be
equal to 28 ft).
- Adjust the total loop attenuation between “TX” and “RX” access of the ERT160 to 58 dB ± 1 dB
- Configure the ERT160 as follows with the ARINC 429 digital display (refer to Figure 101) to take
into account an AID value of 28 ft:
- Program the analog output 1-4 on the ARINC 429 digital display:
- switch "1" (S9) = "1"
- switch "2" (S8) = "0"
- switch "3" (S7) = "0"
and 3-1:
- switch "1" (S6) = "0"

- switch "2" (S5) = "0"
- Check that the ERT160 is in tracking mode (On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, DS1, DS2
and DS3 are extinguished, refer to Figure 101); the value of the height read on the digital output
of the ERT160 is equal to 0 ft ± 2 ft.
- Change the position of one of the switches for selection of configuration (except for SDI) on the
ARINC 429 digital display (for example switch S12 from “0” position to “1” position).
- Check the state of the following outputs:
- NO contact light on DS4 of the BTE800 (refer to Figure 101)

- NC contact light off DS6 of the BTE800 (refer to Figure 101)
- alarm flag logical state “0“ (ON)
- analog output 1 (Type 1.4) < 0.1 V
- analog output 2 (Type 1.6) 28 V ± 0.28 V
- digital output "FAIL" status DS1 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY
lights (refer to Figure 101)
- Altitude trips light off DS8 to DS11 of the BTE800
(refer to Figure 101)
- Power-off the ERT160 and set the switch S12 to “0” position.
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(9) Searching mode without flag
- Adjust the total loop attenuation to obtain the maximum attenuation between “TX” and “RX”
access of the ERT160 (refer to the RF test set-up, Figure 102).
- Configure the ERT160 as follows:

. set the switch S3 (of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, refer to Figure 101) to “0” position,
corresponding to a SDI value equal to 0.
- NO contact light off

- NFcontact light on
- alarm flag logical state “1” (OFF)
- digital output NCD status DS2 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY
- altitude trips light off
- SDI (bits 10 – 9) bit 10 = 0, bit 9 = 1 of the Arinc labels 164, read by the Arinc
reader connected to the ARINC 429
DIGITAL DISPLAY
(10) Manual test
- Configure the ERT160 with a test of 100 ft by setting the switch S4 (of the ARINC 429 digital
display, refer to Figure 101) to “1” position.
- Trig the manual test by pressing on the “TEST” push-button S4 of the BTE800 (refer to
Figure 101).
- Check that:
- NO contact light on
- NC contact light off
- alarm flag logical state “0” (ON)
- analog output 1 (Type 1.4) 2.90 V ± 0.03 V
- digital output 100 feet - TEST status
- altitude trips light off
- Depress on the “TEST” push-button S4 to leave the manual test mode.
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(11) Searching mode with flag

- set the switch S4 (of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, refer to figure 101) to “0” position.
- NO contact light on
- NF contact light off
- alarm flag logical state “0” (ON)
- analog output 1 (law 1.4) < 0.1V
- analog output 2 28 V ± 0.280 V
- analog output 3 (law 3.1) 28 V ± 0.280 V
- digital output NCD status DS2 of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY
- altitude trip light off
- SDI (bits 10 – 9) bit 10 = 0, bit 9 = 1 Of the Arinc labels 164, read by the Arinc
DIGITAL DISPLAY
(12) Tracking mode without flag
- Adjust the total loop attenuation to obtain 58 db ± 1db of attenuation between “TX” and “RX”
access of the ERT160 (refer to the RF test set-up, Figure 102).

- set the switch S3 (of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, refer to Figure 101) to “1” position,
corresponding to a SDI value equal to 1.

- NF contact light on
- analog output 1 (law 1.4) 1.5 V ± 0.028 V
- analog output 2 0.4 V ± 0.040 V
- digital output NO status On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY,
DS1, DS2 and DS3 are extinguished, refer
to Figure 101
- altitude trip light on DS8 to DS11 of the BTE800 (refer to
Figure 101) are lighted
- SDI (bits 10 – 9) bit 10 = 1, bit 9 = 0 Of the Arinc labels 164, read by the Arinc
DIGITAL DISPLAY
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(13) Tracking mode with flag

- set the switch S4 (of the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY, refer to figure 101) to “1” position.

- NF contact light on
- analog output 1 (law 1.4) 1.5 V ± 0.028 V
- analog output 2 0.4 V ± 0.040 V
- digital output NO status On the ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY,
DS1, DS2 and DS3 are extinguished,
refer to Figure 101
- altitude trip light on DS8 to DS11 of the BTE800 (refer to
Figure 101) are lighted
- SDI (bits 10 – 9) bit 10 = 1, bit 9 = 0 Of the Arinc labels 164, read by the
Arinc reader connected to the
ARINC 429 DIGITAL DISPLAY
(14) Acceptance Test Report
This acceptance Test Report is given as an example.
Conditions of test Result Tolerance

POWER CONSUMPTION
Consumed current Ic < 0.6 A
HYPERFREQUENCY MEASUREMENTS
Maximum frequency Not applicable
Minimum frequency 4238 MHz ± 20 MHz
∆F 123 MHz ± 3 MHz
Transmitted power Pe ≥ 40 mW
SENSITIVITY
AID = 28 ft, simulated height = 0 ft 62 dB < S < 70 dB
AID = 57 ft, simulated height = 0 ft 73 dB < S < 81 dB
AID = 80 ft, simulated height = 0 ft S > 77 dB
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ACCURACY
Simulated height = 0 ft (digital output) 0 ft ± 2 ft
Simulated height = 0 ft (law 1.1) 1.5 V ± 0.07 V
Simulated height = 0 ft (analog output 2) 0.4 V ± 0.04 V
Simulated height = 0 ft (law 3.1) 0 V ± 0.008 V
Simulated height = 130 ft (digital output) 130 ft ± 4.6 ft
Simulated height = 130 ft (analog output 2) 3 V ± 0.092 V
Simulated height = 500 ft (law 1.4) 8.5 V + 0.026 V / – 0.21 V
Simulated height = 500 ft (law 1.5) 8.5 V + 0.052 V / – 0.21 V
Simulated height = 500 ft (law 1.6) 10.39 V + 0.285 V / - 0.293 V
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Simulated height = 500 ft (analog output 2) 10.39 V + 0.285 V / - 0.293 V
AID PROGRAMMING TESTS
AID = 24 ft (programmed AID) 28 ft ± 2 ft
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AID = 45 ft (programmed AID) 17.5 ft ± 2 ft
ALTITUDE TRIPS
Height of the altitude trip 4 (set 1) 1200 ft ± 36 ft
Hysteresis of the altitude trip 4 (set 1) 50 ft ± 10 ft
Height of the altitude trip 1 (set 1) 80 ft ± 2.4 ft
ALARM TESTS
State of NO contact Lights on
State of NC contact Lights off
State of the Alarm flag Logical state “0”
Analog output 1 : law 1.4 ≤ 0.1 V
Analog output 2 28 V ± 0.28 V
Analog output 3 : law 3.1 28 V ± 0.28 V
Status of the digital output “FAIL” status
State of the altitude trips Light off
SEARCHING MODE WITHOUT FLAG
State of NO contact Lights off
State of NC contact Lights on
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Status of the digital output “NCD” status
SDI value Bit 10 = 0, bit 9 = 1
SEARCHING MODE WITH FLAG
State of NO contact Lights on
State of NC contact Lights off
Analog output 1 : law 1.4 < 0.1 V
Status of the digital output “NCD” status
TRACKING MODE WITHOUT FLAG
Analog output 1 : law 1.4 1.5 V ± 0.028 V
Analog output 2 0.4 V ± 0.040 V
Status of the digital output “NO” status
State of the altitude trips Light on
TRACKING MODE WITH FLAG
Analog output 1 : law 1.4 1.5 V ± 0.028 V
Analog output 2 0.4 V ± 0.040 V
Status of the digital output “NO” status
State of the altitude trips Light on
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5. Fault isolation tests (FIT)
They are used for detecting and replacing the module out of order: they are to be carried out only when the
result of a Normal Operation Test is incorrect.
During successive replacement of several modules, put back to place a removed module if the replacement
has proved ineffective and try with a new one.
During the Fault isolation tests procedure, it may be necessary to access to test points of some boards of the
ERT160, so the upper cover must be removed.
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- Connect the ERT160 to the

test setup and configure it
as described in the
paragraph 2
- Between points A and B of On the BTE800 test bench,

the RF test setup (refer to check that DS13 and DS1
Figure 102), insert a delay are lighted off
line of 130 ft
- Adjust the total loop

attenuation between “TX”
and “RX” access of the
ERT160 to 86 dB ± 1 dB
(refer to Figure 102)
- Power-on the ERT160 and

wait 10 seconds
Check the states of the outputs

On the BTE160 test bench
Fault isolation testing sequence

Figure 104 (folio 1/10)
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On TP1 (located on the Power

Measure + 21 V power
Supply board), measure +21V
supply test TP1
supply voltage
NO
V = + 21.0 V ± 0.2 V
YES

Measure - 17 V power
Supply board), measure -17V
supply test TP5
supply voltage
Replace power supply board
NO
V = - 17.8 V ± 0.5 V Replace power supply board
YES

Measure + 5 V power
Supply board), measure +5V
supply test TP3
supply voltage
NO
V = + 5 V ± 0.2 V Replace power supply board
YES
See fault code table

(Figure 105)

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On the BTE800 test bench, check

that DS4 is lighted off and DS6 is
lighted on
Read on
- Power-off the ERT160
- Power-on the ERT160 and wait

10 seconds
Read on the ARINC 429 digital
display the height information in
digital form : H = H2 (ft)

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Read the output voltages V1 to V3 of

the analog outputs 1 to 3 on the
dedicated test points of the BTE800
test bench:
V1 : (+) test terminal “G”
ground on “H”
V2 : (+) test terminal “S”
ground on “T”
V3 : (+) test terminal “V”
ground on “T”
Read the voltage V1 of the analog

output 1 on test points of BTE800
test bench
(+) test terminal “G”
ground on “H”

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On TP2 (located on the Power Supply

board), measure +30V supply voltage

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feet

the analog outputs 1 to 3 on the
test bench:
ground on “H”
(+) test terminal “S”
ground on “T” Power-on the ERT160 and wait
(+) test terminal “V” 10 seconds
ground on “T”
Depress the pushbutton S4 “TEST”
of the bench, and note on the ARINC
digital display the height information
in digital form
V3 = + 0.400 ± 0.007 V

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With MOD7 :
H = 100 ft ± 0 ft
Without MOD7:
Replace according to order:
- Input/Output board
- Microprocessor board
Read the output voltages V1 to V3

of the analog outputs 1 to 3 of the
test bench
ground on “H”
(+) test terminal “S”
ground on “T” On the BTE800 test bench,
(+) test terminal “V” check that DS4 and DS13 are
ground on “T” lighted off and DS6 is lighted
on
On the BTE800 test bench,

check that DS13 is lighted on

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Set the R/A in the “Manual Simulation”

mode (switch S8 “ALTITUDE
SIMULATOR” of the BTE800 test
bench to the “ON” position). The alarm
indication appears briefly after
switching
(R4 of the BTE800 test bench)

position

the analog outputs 1 to 3 of the
test bench
Check that the altitude trips are

closed (DS8 to DS11 of the
BTE800 test bench are lighted on)

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Adjust the potentiometer R4 (of the

BTE800 test bench), to simulate a
height between 1,500ft and 2,000ft
(DS8 to DS11 of the BTE800

test bench are lighted off)
lighted on)

- Change on ARINC 429 digital display
the position of switch S2 “TRIP” to
“0” position
- Power-on the ERT160 and wait 10
seconds
- Simulate an altitude between 1,500
and 2,000 ft (in manuel simulation
mode, refer to previous steps)
lighted on)

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B
I
DS11 = 1.200 ft ± 36 ft
DS10 = 250 ft ± 7.5 ft NO
Replace Input/Output board
DS9 = 200 ft ± 6 ft
DS8 = 50 ft ± 1.5 ft
YES
Set the switch S8 "ALTITUDE

SIMULATOR" of the bench in the
"OFF" position to return
to the normal operating
Note
Notethe ++
the 1717VVpower
powersupply on
supply
the BTE800
on the test bench access:
:
(+) test terminal “N”
"N"
ground on “T”
"T"
NO
V = + 17.3 V ± 0.5 V Replace power supply board
YES
FINISH

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DS5 DS4 DS3 DS2 DS1 REPLACEMENT TO BE EFFECTED
0 0 0 0 0 No failure
0 0 0 0 1 Replace in the following order: Input/Output board,

microprocessor board
0 0 0 1 0 Replace the microprocessor board
0 0 0 1 1 Replace the Input/Output board
0 0 1 0 1 Replace the Input/Output board
0 1 1 1 0 Replace in the following order: Input/Output board,

power supply board
1 0 0 0 0 Replace in the following order: servo-loop board,

microprocessor board, hyperfrequency unit
1 0 0 0 1 Replace the servo-loop board
1 0 0 1 0 Replace in the following order: servo-loop board,

1 0 0 1 1 microprocessor board, hyperfrequency unit
1 0 1 0 0
1 0 1 0 1
1 0 1 1 0 Replace the servo-loop board

1 0 1 1 1
1 1 0 0 0
1 1 0 1 0 Replace in the following order: microprocessor board,

servo-loop board
Fault code table (Input/Output board)

Figure 105
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DISASSEMBLY
1. Introduction
Disassemble the ERT160 radio altimeter only when repair is necessary and only to the extent necessary to
effect repair.
Perform the minimum performance test given in the Testing and Fault Isolation Section of this manual to
determine if and what disassembly is required.
The instructions for disassembly are given step by step, in a logical order referring to the figure numbers
and item numbers of the corresponding illustrations of the I.P.L.
The standard tooling will be used for disassembly protective cover and sub-assemblies.
2. Precautions
CAUTION:
REFER TO THE ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES HANDLING CAUTION ON SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS PAGE IN THE INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL.
3. Disassembly procedures
A. Removal of protective cover
(1) Unscrew the captive screw placed on the cover,
(2) Loosen the four screws securing the sides of the cover (2-010),
(3) Remove the cover by pulling upwards.
B. Removal of power supply board
(1) Remove the cover (para. 3.A),
(2) Unscrew and remove the screw (2-020) and the washer (2-030),
(3) Remove the power supply board (2-060) by pulling it upwards.
C. Removal of Input/Output board
(2) Remove the power supply board (para. 3.B),
(3) Remove the Input/Output board (2-070) by pulling it upwards.
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D. Removal of servo-loop board
(2) Unscrew and remove the screw (2-040) and the washer (2-050),
(3) Remove the servo-loop board (2-090) by pulling it upwards.
E. Removal of microprocessor board
(2) Remove the servo-loop board (para. 3.D),
(3) Remove the microprocessor board (2-080) by pulling it upwards.
F. Removal of hyperfrequency unit
(2) Remove the supply board (para. 3.B),
(3) Remove the input/output board (para. 3.C),
(4) Remove the servo-loop board (para. 3.D),
(5) Remove the microprocessor board (para 3.E),
(6) Loosen the two screws securing the connector P1 of the strand W1 and disconnect the
connector P1,
(7) Disconnect the coaxial cables P2 of the semi-rigid reception cable W1 and P2 of the semi-rigid
transmission cable W2.
(8) Unscrew and remove the five screws and washers securing the hyperfrequency unit to the
center partition, remove the hyperfrequency unit.
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CLEANING
CAUTION:
FOR ELEMENTS SENSITIVE TO ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE, REFER TO NORMAL HANDLING

PROCEDURE. AVOID ELECTROSTATIC CONTACT.
1. Introduction
Parts requiring particular methods of cleaning are considered separately.
2. Cleaning products
- Solvent,
- Chamois skin
- Cloth, lintless cotton.
WARNING:
USE CLEANING SOLVENT UNDER A VENTILATED HOOD. AVOID BREATHING SOLVENT VAPOR AND
FUMES. WEAR A SUITABLE MASK WHEN NECESSARY. AVOID CONTINUOUS CONTACT WITH
SOLVENT. USE GOGGLES, GLOVES AND APRON TO PREVENT IRRITATION FROM PROLONGED
CONTACT. CHANGE CLOTHING UPON WHICH SOLVENTS HAVE BEEN SPILLED.
3. Procedures
A. Connectors
CAUTION: DO NOT PERMIT SOLVENT TO RUN INTO SLEEVES OR CONDUIT THAT COVERS
WIRES CONNECTED TO INSERT TERMINALS.
(1) Remove dust and dirt from boxes, cases and cable clamps with lintless cloth, moistened with
solvent.
(2) Wipe with a clean and dry lintless cloth.
(3) Remove dirt and grease from inserts, thermal protections and terminals with a small, soft-
bristled brush, moistened with solvent.
(4) Dry the inserts with air jet.
B. Covers and shields
(1) Remove surface grease with a rag.
(2) Remove dust with air jet.
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CHECK
The checking operations will concern particularly:
- check of equipment general condition (absence of distorsion, corrosion, shocks or paint chippings),
- tightening of screws,
- lack of deformation or breakage at the level of the insert terminals.
- state of soldering,
- general state of wiring (lack of disruptive discharge).
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ASSEMBLY
1. General
The re-assembly instructions are given step by step, in a logical order, referring to the figure and item
numbers of the corresponding illustrations in the IPL. The standard tooling will be used for re-assembling
sub-assemblies and protective cover.
2. Protections
CAUTION:
REFER TO MEASURES TO BE TAKEN FOR HANDLING ELEMENTS SENSIBLE TO ELECTROSTATIC

DISCHARGE, MENTIONED IN THE INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL.
3. Re-assembly procedures
A. Assembly of hyperfrequency unit
(1) Locate the hyperfrequency unit against the center partition. After fitting the washers, screw in
the five screws to secure the hyperfrequency unit.
(2) Plug the coaxial connector of the semi-rigid cable into the connector J255 of the UHF source
and that of the semi-rigid reception cable into the connector J1 of the UHF source.
(3) Plug the connector P1 of the strand of the hyperfrequency unit into the connector of the
interconnection board and screw in the two screws to secure the connector P1.
B. Assembly of microprocessor board
Slide the microprocessor board down in the guides of the front panel backing plate and in the guides
of the rear panel backing plate until it mates with the connector J4 of the interconnection board.
C. Assembly of servo-loop board
(1) Slide the servo-loop board down in the guides of the front panel backing plate and in the guides
of the rear panel backing plate until it mates with the connector J5 of the interconnection board.
(2) Set a washer (2-050) on the screw (2-040) and screw.
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D. Assembly of Input/Output board
Slide the Input/Output board down in the guides of the front panel backing plate and in the guides of
the rear panel backing plate until it mates with the connector J3 of the interconnection board.
E. Assembly of power supply board
(1) Slide the power supply board down in the guides of the front panel backing plate and in the
guides of the rear panel backing plate until it mates with the connector J2 of the interconnection
board.
(2) Set a washer (2-030) on the screw (2-020) and screw.
F. Assembly of protective cover
(1) Set the cover and tighten the four screws for securing the sides of the coves on the chassis.
(2) Screw the captive screw placed on the top of the cover.
4. Storage
A. Short-term storage
(1) Preparation
- Clean the equipment,
- Protect the connector by a blanking plug.
B. Long-term storage
(1) Preparation
- refer to para. 4.A (1).
(2) Packaging
- Wrap the equipment in greaseproof paper and place it in a card board box,
- Pad the equipment with adequate material (greaseproof paper, felt, polyurethane, etc.),
- Close the box and seal it off with adhesive tape,
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- Slightly flatten the cardboard box angles, so as to avoid damaging the waterproof enclosure
in which it will be wrapped,
- Seal the cover, so that it can be used at least three times,
- Identify the package by means of a tag protected by a transparent coating insensitive to water
action,
- Install the package into a second cardboard box,
- Close the box and seal it off with adhesive tape,
- Identify the package.
(3) Storage
- Store the equipment in a dry room,
- Never store the equipment in the vicinity of batteries or other equipment liable to produce
noxious fumes which might damage the equipment,
- The equipment can be safely stored at ambient temperature from - 40°C to + 70°C.
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SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
1. General
This section contains information on special tools, fixtures and test equipment used to test, troubleshoot
and repair the ERT160 unit.
2. Test Equipment/Resource Requirements
Figure 901 provides the minimum use specifications (MUS) to perform the Acceptance Test Procedure
and the maintenance level 2 of the ERT160.
The MUS are the generic technical description, by characteristic, of the test equipment/resource required
independent of a specific, manufacturer’s model, and are provided to aid in utilization of existing or
alternate test resources.
NOTE: Equivalent substitutes may be used for listed test equipment required.
CAUTION: THE TEST EQUIPMENT LISTED IN FIGURE 901 MUST BE ACCURATELY CALIBRATED.
MINIMUM USE SPECIFICATIONS REPRESENTATIVE TYPE

GENERIC NAME
QTY FUNCTION CHARACTERISTICS (MODEL, OPTIONS)
nd
BTE160 test 1 Test bench 2 level maintenance test Model: P/N 9599-607-19101
bench set for ERT160 Supplier: THALES
transceiver, including
BTE800 and ARINC 429
digital display
ARINC 429 1 To read bits 9 and 10 Arinc decoder Model: ARINC 429E
receiver (SDI value) of the Arinc Supplier: JcAir or AEROFLEX
labels 164
Power supply 1 To supply the tests Mode : DC Model: 6030A
setup
DC voltage range: 40 V Supplier: AGILENT
DC current range: 3 A
Multimeter 1 DC voltage: 0 to 100 V Model: 34401A
DC current: 0 to 1 A Supplier: AGILENT
Ohmmeter
Accuracy : 1%
Digital 1 2 channels + Synchro input Model: DSO6012A
oscilloscope Frequency range: DC to Supplier: Agilent
50 MHz
Channel A + channel B
mode
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GENERIC NAME
Power meter and 1 Frequency range : Model: E4418B

probe 4 GHz to 5 GHz Supplier: Agilent
Probe: Probe:
Frequency range : Model: E4412A
4 GHz to 5 GHz Supplier: Agilent
Minimum power: 20 dBm
Wavemeter high 1 Frequency range: Model: 398-DR
frequency 4200 MHz to 4400 MHz Supplier: WAVELINE
2 MHz/division
Crystal detector 1 Frequency range: Model: 423B
100 MHz to 5 GHz Supplier: HEWLETT
Power: 100 mW PACKARD
Continuous 1 Attenuation: 0 to 35 dB Model: 791F
variable attenuator Frequency range: 4 GHz Supplier: Narda
to 5 GHz
Impedance: 50 Ω
RF input power: 20 dBm
Step attenuator 1 Attenuation: 0 to 50 dB Model: 8495B
(variable) Steps: 10 dB Supplier: Agilent
Frequency range: DC to
6 GHz
Impedance: 50 Ω
Directional 1 Attenuation: 10 dB Model: 3202B-10
Coupler Impedance: 50 Ω Supplier: Narda
Frequency range: 4 GHz
to 5 GHz
Delay line 1 To simulate height Altitude simulated: 130 ft Made locally (refer to 3.A)
value of 130 ft
Impedance : 50 Ω
Frequency range: 4 GHz
to 5 GHz
Delay line 1 To simulate height Altitude simulated: 500 ft Model: MBG-1025
value of 500 ft (delay = 1016 ns) Supplier: TELEDYNE
Impedance: 50 Ω ELECTRONIC
TECHNOLOGY
Frequency range:
4200 MHz to 4400 MHz
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GENERIC NAME
Delay line 1 To simulate height Altitude simulated: 2000 ft Model: MBG-1013A

TECHNOLOGY
Frequency range:
Delay line 1 To simulate height Altitude simulated: 4500 ft Model: MBG-1180
TECHNOLOGY
Frequency range:
Automatic test 1 STAR07
system (1)
(1) Used at industrial level

Tools
Figure 901
NOTE: The different adaptors are not specified because it depends on the type of the connectors used
for the different cables, attenuators,….
NOTE: In the test procedure, some tests are performed with AID value of 28 ft, 57 ft and 80 ft
simulated; to simulate these AID values, specific cables must be done (refer to paragraph 3.B).
3. 130 Feet Delay Line and AID cables Fabrication
A. 130 Feet delay line
(a) Calculation of the length
To find the length cable needed, use the formula:
H x 2 x 0.3048
Lm =
K
Lm = Length of cable in meter
K = Propagation factor of coaxial cable
(K = 1.51 for RG-223/U or RG-214/U, polyethylene dielectric)
H = Height to simulate
0.3048 = Proportionality rate feet/meter
CAUTION: K MAY VARY SLIGHTLY ACCORDING TO SUPPLIER.
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(b) Example of length
For H = 130 feet
130 x 2 x 0.3048
Lm = = 52.48 meters
1.51
(c) Example of 130 ft delay line
Delay line is made up of 52.48 meters length of coaxial cable (RG-214/U or RG-223/U)
equipped with one TNC male or female connector on each end (RADIALL or equivalent).
TNC male, reference: R143008 (for coaxial = 5 mm diameter)
TNC female, reference: R143207 (for coaxial = 5 mm diameter)
(d) Delay Line calibration
It is necessary to perform a fine calibration of the delay line to measure its delay and its
attenuation. It is mandatory to proceed to the calibration of the delay line, before introducing it
into service, by a department or company skilled in metrology.
Furthermore, an annual check of this attenuation is also highly recommended.
B. AID cables
(a) Calculation of the length
To find the length cable needed, use the formula:
AID x 0.3048
Lm =
K
Lm = Length of cable in meter

K = Propagation factor of coaxial cable
(K = 1.51 for RG-223/U or RG-214/U, polyethylene dielectric)
AID = AID value to simulate
0.3048 = Proportionality rate feet/meter
CAUTION: K MAY VARY SLIGHTLY ACCORDING TO SUPPLIER.
(b) Example of AID cable
For example of AID cables, refer to 3.A.(b) and 3.A.(c).
(c) AID cables calibration
Refer to 3.A.(d).
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1. General
The purpose of this illustrated parts list is the identification of equipment assemblies, sub-assemblies and
parts.
It is set up in conformance with the rules set forth in ATA 100.
The illustrated parts list may be revised, so as to include recent additions, cancellations and modifications
occurred on the equipment. Revisions are indicated by an "R" on the right side of each revised line and they
apply solely to the date of revision.
2. Utilization of the IPL
A. Publication format
The IPL is arranged in the following order:
- introduction,
- list of manufacturers (VCI - Vendor Code Index),
- index of circuit symbols,
- alphabetical index,
- numerical index,
- detailed parts list.
B. Designation code
(1) Manufacturer's list
The list of manufacturers is set up in alphanumerical order according to the manufacturers code.
This list includes the names and the addresses of all the manufacturers mentioned in the detailed
parts list.
(2) Index of circuit symbols
This index contains the list of each circuit symbol arranged in the alphanumerical order as well as
the corresponding reference in the detailed parts list (figure item).
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The circuit symbol designation is set up in alphanumerical order and arranged as follows:
- dash,
- letters from A thru Z,
- numerals from 0 thru 9.
(3) Alphabetical index
The manufacturer's reference designation (part number) is set up in alphanumerical order and
arranged as follows:
- dash,
(4) Numerical index
The manufacturer's reference designation is set up in alphanumerical order and arranged as

follows:
- dash,
C. Manufacturer's reference
The manufacturer's reference is published according to the following elements:
- current official standards and specifications (AFNOR, BNAE, UTE, etc.),
- instructions from the manufacturers,
- requirements as set forth in ATA 100.
D. Identification of a component part
There are different ways to identify a component part.
(1) Through the indexes:
(a) knowledge of the manufacturer's reference (part number)
The manufacturer's reference indexes contain the following information:
- manufacturer's reference
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- airline own part reference (column left blank),
- detailed parts list sequence number (figure item),
- quantity.
(b) knowledge of circuit symbol
The circuit symbol index sends to the figure and the item concerning a given symbol.
The page of the text shows the manufacturer's reference.
(2) By means of the detailed parts list
(a) knowledge of the figure item
The test corresponding to the figure item is used to identify the component part.
(b) knowledge of the component part location
The figure of the relevant sub-assembly is used to locate the part and the associated item.
The corresponding text enables the identification.
3. Abbreviations and symbols utilized
AR : As Required,
EDI : Equipment designator index,
FOR DET : For detail,
NHA : Next higher assembly
NI ALPHA : Numerical index (alpha part),
NI NUM : Numerical index (numeric part),
NP : Non procurable,
P/N : Part number
POST SB : Post service bulletin,
RF : For reference only,
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SEL FROM : Selected from,
DELETED : Deleted part. After modification, the word DELETED is found instead of the designation of
the replaced part,
SUPSD BY : Superseded by
SUPSDS : Supersedes
VCI : Vendor Code Index.
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VENDOR NAME - ADDRESS

CODE
F0057 THALES COMMUNICATIONS

160 boulevard de Valmy
92700 COLOMBES
FRANCE
F0110 AFNOR-ASSOCIATION FRANCAISE DE NORMALISATION

TOUR EUROPE
92080 PARIS LA DEFENSE CEDEX
FRANCE
F0349 NOMEL SA
TOUR FRANKLIN
92081 PARIS LA DEFENSE CEDEX 11
FRANCE
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REFERENCE REFERENCE FIGURE MARK QUANTITY

OF AIRLINE
LHQ2QC030006UL 02 - 110 A 5
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REFERENCE REFERENCE FIGURE MARK QUANTITY

OF AIRLINE
3511-000-05841 01 020A 2
3511-181-16093 02 090A 1
3511-181-20331 02 010A 1
3511-181-20341 02 100A 1
3511-181-20951 02 040A 1
3511-181-20961 02 020A 1
02 - 001A 1
3511-181-60501 02 130A 1
3511-181-60511 02 060A 1
3511-181-60521 02 070A 1
3511-181-60531 02 080A 1
3511-181-60532 02 080B 1
4678436A 02 100B 1
4678437A 02 090B 1
4678461A 01 010A 1
520301-24 02 030A 1
02 050A 1
02 - 120A 5
9599-607-18503 01 - 001A 1
NI/NUM 1001 Pages 1/2

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P/N 9599-607-18503
DETAILED PARTS LIST
Page 1001
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ERT160
P/N 9599-607-18503
ERT160 Radio altimeter (R/T for AHV16)

Figure 1
Page 1001-0
34-42-38 February 15/1993
ERT160
P/N 9599-607-18503
FIGURE REFERENCE DESIGNATION APPLICA- QUANTITY

ITEM BILITY PER
UNIT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
. . . . . . .
1 - 001A 9599-607-18503 ERT160 RADIO RF

(R/T FOR AHV 16)
1
010A 4678461A ERT160 UNIT NP
SEE 02-001A FOR DET
- 020A 3511-000-05841 . BASE COVER FOR PLUG 2
- ITEM NOT ILLUSTRATED
Page 1001-1
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P/N 9599-607-18503
Unit ERT160
Figure 2
Page 1002-0
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ERT160
P/N 9599-607-18503
FIGURE REFERENCE DESIGNATION APPLI- QUANTITY

ITEM CABILITY PER
UNIT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
. . . . . . .
2 - 001A 4678461A UNIT ERT160 RF

SEE 01-010 FOR NHA
010A 3511-181-20331 . COVER, EQUIPPED 1

020A 3511-181-20961 . SCREW 1
030A 520301-24 . WASHER, SPRING TENSION 1
ONDUFLEX B DIA3
XC60 CDPL BCRPL
(2522-611-08039 VF0349
or 99010605)
040A 3511-181-20951 . SCREW 1
050A 520301-24 . WASHER, SPRING TENSION 1
ONDUFLEX B DIA3
XC60 CDPL BCRPL
(2522-611-08039) VF0349
or 99010605)
060A 3511-181-60511 . CIRCUIT, POWER SUPPLY 1
070A 3511-181-60521 . CIRCUIT, INPUT/OUTPUT 1
080A 3511-181-60531 . CIRCUIT, MICROPROCESSOR 1
080B 3511-181-60532 . CIRCUIT, MICROPROCESSOR 1
(after Service Bulletin ERT-160-34-007)
090A 3511-181-16093 . CIRCUIT, SERVO-LOOP 1
090B 4678437A . CIRCUIT, SERVO-LOOP 1
100A 3511-181-20341 . UNIT, HYPERFREQUENCY 1
ATTACHING PARTS
100B 4678436A . UNIT, HYPERFREQUENCY 1
- 110A LHQ2QC030006UL . SCREW C M3X6 5
CL4.8 CDPL BCRPL
(2522-002-41097) VF0110
or 99195616)
- 120A 520301-24 . WASHER, SPRING TENSION 5
ONDUFLEX B DIA3
XC60 CDPL (99010605) VF0349
***
130A 3511-181-60501 . UNIT, SUB-ASSY 1
- ITEM NOT ILLUSTRATED
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FIRST ISSUE: FEB 15/93

REV. No. REVISION INSERTION BY REV. REV. INSERTION BY

ROR Pages 1/2

RECORD OF TEMPORARY REVISIONS

TEMPORARY PAGE NUMBER DATE ISSUE BY DATE BY

RTR Pages 1/2

TO: HOLDERS OF COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR ERT160, RADIO ALTIMETER,

Chapter/section and Page N° Description of change I nsertion

ROTR Page 1 Temporary revision N°1 added Add ROTR P age 1

SIL ERT-160-34-000 to ERT-160-

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 TS PAGE 1

THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 TS PAGE 2

RECORD OF TEMPORARY REVISION

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 ROTR PAGE 1

THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 ROTR PAGE 2

SERVICE BULLETIN LIST

ERT-160-34-001 SUPPRESSION OF RISK OF GROUND LOCK-ON FIRST ISSUE NOV 04/88

ERT-160-34-002 SUPPRESSION OF MIXER DIODES UNBALANCE FIRST ISSUE OCT 28/88

ERT-160-34-003 ALARM SUPPRESSION FOR CERTAIN 2 OCT 10/90

ERT-160-34-004 IMPROVEMENT OF SENSITIVITY STABILITY IN FIRST ISSUE NOV 04/88

ERT-160-34-005 INADVERTENT LOSS OF GROUND SIGNAL FIRST ISSUE MAR 31/92

ERT-160-34-007 ANALOG ALARM OPERATING INCOMPATIBILITY FIRST ISSUE NOV 30/95

ERT-160-34-008 TO REDUCE ERT-160 DISPERSIONS AND DRIFTS 3 JUL 10/02

ERT-160-34-009 IMPROVEMENT OF THE RADIO ALTIMETER 1 SEP 21/07

ERT-160-34-010 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW MODULE FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/08

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 SBL PAGE 1

SERVICE BULLETIN LIST

ERT-160-34-011 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW COMPONENT FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/08

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 SBL PAGE 2

SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER LIST

ERT-160-34-000 R/A ERT 160 FIRST ISSUE DEC 12/88

ERT-160-34-001 ON EXTERNAL FIRM LABEL, CORRECTION OF FIRST ISSUE JAN 15/91

ERT-160-34-002 IN THE HYPERFREQUENCY UNIT (ELECTRONIC), FIRST ISSUE APR 15/94

ERT-160-34-003 IMPROVEMENT OF BONDING RESISTANCE FIRST ISSUE JUN 30/99

REF : 36701701-AC-TR01 SILL Pages 1/2

SERVICE BULLETIN LIST

ERT-160-34-007 ANALOG ALARM OPERATING INCOMPATIBILITY FIRST ISSUE NOV 30/95

ERT-160-34-008 TO REDUCE ERT160 DISPERSIONS AND DRIFTS 3 JUL 10/2002

ERT-160-34-009 IMPROVEMENT OF THE RADIO ALTIMETER IN 1 SEP 21/2007

ERT-160-34-010 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW MODULE FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/2008

ERT-160-34-011 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW COMPONENT FIRST ISSUE JUN 11/2008

SBL Pages 1/2

This sheet transmits Revision 01 to Service Bulletin No. ERT-160-34-012.

REASON FOR REVISION

To correct the Compliance chapter in concordance with ECP 0607016.

To complete the Industry Support Information chapter.

To update the documentation references.

To actualize the price.

Modified pages: Summary page 1, Page 1 to page 4.

NOTES: The Service Bulletin is fully re-printed.

Black bars in the margin indicate the changes.

Original: JUN 11/2008

Revision: 01 - APR 06/2011

Date: APR 06/2011 ERT-160-34-012

NAVIGATION – ERT-160 RADIO ALTIMETER TRANSCEIVER UNIT

REPLACEMENT OF THE INITIAL FOAM OF THE EQUIPPED COVER BY A NEW REFERENCE

Application of this Service Bulletin is optional.

NOTE: This time does not include testing.

Date: JUN 11/2008 ERT-160-34-012

Conforms to Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) reference: 0607016.