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COMMUNICATION Boeing 747-400
VHF System
VHF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ........... 4

VHF SYSTEM ............................................................................ 6
VHF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS............................................ 8
VHF - INPUT POWER ............................................................. 10
VHF - TOWING POWER ......................................................... 12
VHF - TUNING ......................................................................... 14
VHF - RECEIVE/TRANSMIT.................................................... 16
VHF - CMC INTERFACES ....................................................... 18
VHF - TRANSCEIVER ............................................................. 20
VHF - ANTENNA ...................................................................... 22
VHF - RADIO COMMUNICATION PANEL .............................. 24
VHF - GROUND TEST ............................................................. 28
VHF - FLIGHT DECK EFFECTS AND CMCS MESSAGES .... 30
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VHF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

The VHF system is a short-range, line-of-sight, two-way voice and data
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VHF SYSTEM
There are three VHF systems installed.
The VHF system operates from 118 MHz to 136.990 MHz.
A VHF system consists of a:
- VHF antenna which radiates and receives rf signals in the VHF range.
- VHF transceiver which is an AM receiver/transmitter.
- Radio communications panel (RCP) which sends tuning information
to the transceiver.
The audio control panels (ACPs) are used for:
- Transmitter selection
- Receiver selection
- Volume control
The audio management unit (AMU) sends the mic input and PTT
discrete to the selected VHF transceiver. It also sends the receiver
audio from the selected VHF transceiver to the flight deck headsets and
speakers. The SELCAL decoder monitors the received audio. It alerts
the flight crew when the correct SELCAL code is received.
A transceiver PTT is sent to the digital flight data acquisition card
(DFDAC) so the flight recorder can record the PTT discrete and to the
FMCs to detect crew activity.
The ACARS interface with the center VHF transceiver provides for voice
and data communications.
The central maintenance computer system (CMCS) interfaces with the
VHF transceiver and the radio communication panel. The CMCS is used
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TUNING
COLLINS
INFORMATION
ACTIVE STANDBY
HF SENS
VHF L VHF C VHF R
CENTRAL
O
F
F
OFF
HF L AM HF R
MAINTENANCE LRU
COMPUTER
RADIO COMMUNICATION CONTROL
SYSTEM
PANEL
ANTENNA
VHF ANTENNA
PHONE
SELCAL DECODER
PTT
MIC
AUDIO CONTROL
VHF-900 DFDAC
PANEL
PTT
MIC/PTT
INPUT FMCs
VHF TRANSCEIVER
RECEIVER ACARS (CONNECTS
AUDIO TO CENTER VHF
ONLY)
AUDIO MANAGEMENT
UNIT
VHF SYSTEM
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VHF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

The components of the VHF system are:
- VHF transceivers
- VHF antennas
- Radio communication panels (RCPs)
- VHF circuit breakers
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AFT ELECTRONICS PANEL (P8)

LEFT RCP
RIGHT RCP OVERHEAD CB PANEL (P7)
CENTER RCP VHF L
CAPTAIN'S ACP VHF R
FIRST OFFICER'S ACP VHF C
FIRST OBSERVER'S ACP
SECOND OBSERVER'S CONSOLE (P13)

SECOND OBSERVER'S ACP
CENTER VHF ANTENNA

LEFT VHF ANTENNA KLM FREIGHTER
MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER

LEFT VHF XCVR (E2-5)
CENTER VHF ANTENNA RIGHT VHF ANTENNA
RIGHT VHF XCVR (E2-5)
CENTER VHF XCVR (E2-5)
VHF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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VHF - INPUT POWER

The VHF transceivers and radio communication panels are supplied
power from the:
- 28v dc APU battery bus
- 28v dc bus 2
- 28v dc bus 1
The ground handling bus (GHB) can supply power to the left RCP and
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VHF - TOWING POWER

The left VHF transceiver and radio communication panel (RCP) are
supplied with power by:
- The 28v dc APU battery, or
- The 28v dc ground handling bus (GHB)
When the standby switch is off, and the towing power backup switch is
in the ENABLE position, a ground discrete is sent to relays R8352 and
R8353. Relays R8352 and R8353 then energize if the ground handling
bus is supplied with power. When the two relays are energized, the
TOWING DC DISTRIBUTION - B circuit breaker supplies power to the
left RCP and left VHF transceiver through the TOWING GHB VHF - L
circuit breaker.
This function is used when the airplane is connected to towing power.
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VHF - TUNING
General Description
The VHF transceivers get tuning data from three identical radio
communication panels (RCPs). Any RCP can tune any communication
radio.
Each RCP monitors tuning frequency information from the other RCPs.
All three RCPs keep the same tuning frequency information for each of
the communication radios. New tuning information from any RCP
updates the tuning information in all the RCPs.
The tuning information is sent to the VHF transceivers and RCPs
through an ARINC 429 bus.
Port Select Discrete

Each of the VHF transceivers has two tuning frequency input ports (port
A and port B). The transceiver uses the port select discrete to determine
which tuning input port is active. The normal active port is port A. Port A
is used when the port select discrete input is grounded. Port B is used
when the port select discrete is open. The port select discrete for the left
transceiver connects to the left RCP. The port select discrete for the
right transceiver connects to the right RCP. The port select discrete for
the center transceiver connects to ACARS.
When ACARS is in use, it outputs a ground port select discrete and
tunes the center VHF transceiver. The RCPs use the ACARS port select
output to know when ACARS is in control of the center VHF transceiver.
Emergency Frequency Monitoring

When the RCPs are tuned to 121.5 Mhz, the emergency frequency
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VHF - RECEIVE/TRANSMIT
General Description
The radio communication panels (RCPs) control the frequency selection
of the transceivers.
The audio control panels (ACPs) send transmit selection, receive
selection and volume control information to the audio management unit
(AMU).
Signal Flow
During transmission, mic audio and PTT signals are sent through the
AMU to the selected transceivers. The transceiver changes the mic
audio to a rf signal and sends it to the antenna. The antenna radiates
the rf signal. Audio sidetone is sent to the AMU from the transceiver as
receiver audio. The sidetone is used to monitor transmission.
During reception, the antenna receives rf signals and sends them to the
transceiver. The rf signal is changed in the transceiver to an audio signal
and sent to the AMU. The AMU sends the audio to the crew stations
selected to that receiver.System Interfaces
The SELCAL decoder monitors all the VHF transceivers. It alerts the
flight crew when the correct SELCAL code is received.
ACARS uses the center VHF transceiver for voice and data two-way
communication.
A transceiver PTT is sent to the digital flight data aquisition card
(DFDAC) so the flight recorder can record the PTT and to the FMCs to
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VHF - CMC INTERFACES

The radio communication panels (RCPs) send a discrete to the central
maintenance computers (CMCs). The CMCs monitor the discrete to
determine if an internal failure exists.
The VHF tranceivers send continuous maintenance data to the CMCs.
The left CMC sends test commands to the VHF transceivers through
ARINC 429 buses. If the left CMC fails, the right CMC sends test
commands to the VHF transceivers through internal switching in the left
CMC. The left, right and center VHF transceivers send ground test data
to both CMCs over an ARINC 429 bus.
Three control display units (CDUs) are used for control of the CMCs.
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VHF - TRANSCEIVER
General Description
The VHF transceiver detects audio or data from the rf input during
reception. It modulates the carrier with voice audio or data during
transmission.
Characteristics
Some of the characteristics of the VHF transceiver are:
- Microprocessor controlled
- 8.33 kHz spacing
- 118 MHz to 136.975 MHz frequency range
- 25 watts minimum output power
Controls and Indications

The LED indicators show the status of the VHF system after you do a
self-test from the front panel. The front panel LED indications are:
- LRU, shows a failure of the transceiver
- CONTROL, shows a failure of the ARINC 429 input
- ANTENNA, shows a failure of the antenna
- The TEST switch starts a system self-test.
CAUTION: STATIC SENSITIVE. DO NOT HANDLE BEFORE

READING PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES
(REF 20-41-02/201). CONTAINS DEVICES THAT CAN
BE DAMAGED BY STATIC DISCHARGE.
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COLLINS
TRANSCEIVER LED
LRU
CONTROL LED
CONTROL
ANTENNA LED
ANTENNA
PHONE
TRANSCEIVER
MIC TEST SWITCH
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VHF - ANTENNA
General Description
The VHF antenna radiates and receives rf signals in the VHF frequency
range.
The antenna attaches with 10 screws. There is an aerodynamic
smoother around the antenna base. An O-ring provides sealing for the
coaxial connector.
Maintenance Practice
A check of the antenna bonding is done after an antenna is installed. A
resistance of 25 mili ohms or less is required between the base of
antenna and the airplane skin.
For a bottom antenna installation, apply two strips of one inch wide
plastic visibility tape.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE METALLIC TAPE. A HIGH VSWR WILL

RESULT CAUSING TRANSCEIVER DAMAGE.
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VHF - RADIO COMMUNICATION PANEL - Monitors the active and standby frequency information from the other
Purpose RCPs. This information is used to update the off-side memory of the
RCP's microprocessor. The last selection of standby and active
The radio communication panel (RCP) selects the modes of operation, frequencies for the off-side radios are stored previous to shutdown. If
and selects the active and standby frequencies for each communication no off-side frequency update information is received upon power-up,
radio. Each RCP sends tuning and mode information to the: the stored off-side active and standby frequencies are used.
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The active frequency window shows the current frequency of the

- Other two RCPs selected radio. The standby frequency window shows the frequency that
the flight crew selects with the frequency selectors.
Each RCP sends a status discrete to the central maintenance computer
system (CMCS). The flight crew sets the standby frequency with the freqeuncy selectors.
The first digit is always 1. The outer knob adjusts the second two digits
Description (10 MHz and 1 MHz) in 1 MHz steps. The inner knob adjusts the fourth,
fifth and sixth digits (100 KHz, and 10 KHz, and 1 KHz) in 8.33 KHz
Each RCP has these features: steps.
- Active and standby frequency windows The frequency transfer switch causes the active and standby
- Frequency transfer switch frequencies to change windows. The active frequency goes to the
standby window and the standby frequency goes to the active frequency
- Offside control light window.
- Frequency selectors You use the radio switches to select a radio. You select only one radio
at a time. The white light in the selected radio switch comes on.
- Radio switches
When the flight crew selects an off-side radio, two offside controllights
- AM switch come on. One light is on the RCP that the flight crew uses to make the
- RCP off (OFF) switch selection. The other light is on the onside RCP of the selected radio.
For the center VHF when ACARS is used:
- HF sensitivity (HF SENS) control.
- The active frequency display shows the word ACARS.
Program pins define the RCP position.
- The standby frequency display shows the last active frequency.
Operation
For the center VHF when ACARS is not used:
When the RCP is off, the white OFF light comes on. Push the RCP OFF - The active frequency display shows the active frequency.
switch to turn the RCP on. When RCP is on, the white OFF light goes off.
- The standby frequency display shows the word ACARS.
The RCP at power up initializes in the VHF mode and:
- The on-side VHF selector switch comes on - The RCP returns to voice operation.
- Sends the last stored on-side active and standby frequencies to the Program pins in the RCP connector define the RCP position.
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Controls and Indications (cont)

Push the transfer switch to override ACARS on the active frequency
indicator. The RCP then returns to voice operation. The word ACARS is
displayed in the standby window.
Position Identity
Program pins in the RCP connector give RCP position identity (left, right
or center) to its microprocessor.
Initialization
Upon initial power up, the RCP initializes in the VHF mode and:
- The appropriate on-side radio selector switch illuminates on the RCP.
- The RCP sends the last stored on-side active and standby
frequencies to the other two RCPs.
- The RCP monitors the active and standby frequency information from
the other two RCPs. This information is used to update the off-side
memory of the RCP's microprocessor. The last selection of standby
and active frequencies for the off-side radios are stored previous to
shutdown. If no off-side frequency update information is received
upon power-up, the stored off-side active and standby frequencies
are used.
When the OFF switch is cycled, the RCP initializes with its on-side VHF
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VHF - GROUND TEST

Each VHF system can be tested by the central maintenance computer
(CMC) when selected through the control display unit (CDU). This test
finds failures within the VHF system.
With the ground test enable switch in the NORMAL position, the VHF
ground test is inhibited. INHIBITED shows above each VHF.
The ENABLE PAGE shows when a VHF is selected. When the
conditions are met, use the RETURN key to get back to the first menu
page. With the ground test enable switch in the ENABLE position, a
ground test can be started from the CDU.
To start a VHF system test, push the line select key next to the system
to be tested. PASS will appear if the test passes and FAIL will appear if
the test fails.
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VHF - FLIGHT DECK EFFECTS AND CMCS MESSAGES Other Messages

Other CMCS messages VHF are:
Flight Deck Effects
- VHF-X NO TEST RESPONSE; the VHF-X transceiver did not
There are no maintenance related flight deck effects for VHF. response after a CMC ground test was started from the control display
unit.
LRU Internal Fault Messages
NOTE: X = L (left), C (center), R (right)
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show when an LRU detects internal faults and reports them directly to
the CMCS or EIUs:
- VHF-X TRANSCEIVER FAIL
- X RADIO COMMUNICATION PANEL FAIL; the X radio
communication panel sends an open BITE discrete to the CMC.
LRU Faults Reported by Other LRUs

These CMCS fault messages show when an LRU reports another
component's status or when an LRU that monitors other components
detects and reports a fault or condition of those components to the
CMCS or EIUs:
- VHF-X ANTENNA FAIL; there is a VHF-X antenna or transmission
line failure.
Interface Fault Messages

The CMCS has logic to monitor the combination of interface faults
reported to the CMCS. This logic determines the messages that show.
The CMCS fault messages associated with interface faults are:
- VHF-L FAIL OR CMC--VHF-X BUS FAIL
- VHF-X--CMC BUS FAIL
- VHF-X INPUT PORT A BUS FAIL
- VHF-X INPUT PORT B BUS FAIL

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HF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ............. 4

HF - SYSTEM ........................................................................... 6
HF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS .............................................. 8
HF - MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER COMPONENT
LOCATIONS................................................................... 10
HF - VERTICAL STABILIZER COMPONENT LOCATION ...... 12
HF - POWER INTERFACE ...................................................... 14
HF - RCP INPUT POWER ....................................................... 16
HF - TUNING INTERFACE ...................................................... 18
HF - RECEIVE/TRANSMIT ...................................................... 20
HF - CMCS INTERFACES ....................................................... 22
HF - HF COMMUNICATION TRANSCEIVER .......................... 24
HF - ANTENNA COUPLER...................................................... 26
HF - ANTENNA COUPLER INSTALLATION ........................... 28
HF - ANTENNA ....................................................................... 30
HF - RADIO COMMUNICATION PANEL.................................. 32
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HF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION
General
The high frequency (HF) communication system permits voice
communication over greater distances than line-of-sight radio systems.
The HF system is for communication with ground stations or with other
airplanes during long over-water flights. The HF system operates in the
HF aeronautical communication band between 2.000 MHz and 29.999
MHz.
Long Range Communication

The HF system uses sky waves for long range communication. The HF
is signals pass into the ionized layers of the atmosphere. The ionized
layers refract the signals toward the earth. the earth reflects the signals
back toward the ionized layers. Sky wave distances depend upon
frequency, time of day and airplane altitude. Skips are the areas
between sky waves reflections.
Short Range Communication

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General
The HF communication systems uses two HF systems. Each system
has these components:
- A common HF antenna. The antenna transmits and receives RF
signals in the HF range
- An HF antenna coupler. The antenna coupler matches the impedance
of the antenna and transmission line to the output of the transceiver
at the selected frequency.
- An HF communication transceiver. The transceiver operates in the
AM or upper side band (USB) mode.
The HF communication system interfaces with:
- The radio communication panels (RCPs). The RCPs send tuning data
and mode information to the HF transceiver.
- The audio management unit (AMU). Microphone audio and PTT
discretes are sent to the transceiver through the AMU. Receiver audio
is sent from the transceiver to the speakers and headsets through the
AMU.
- The SELCAL decoder. The selcal decoder initiates an alert when a
call is received for that airplane.
- The FMCs receives the microphone PTT signal for crew activity
detection.
- The digital flight data acquisition card (DFDAC) in the MAWEA. It
receives the microphone PTT signal for input to the flight recorder.
- The central maintenance computer system (CMCS) interfaces with
the HF transceiver and the radio communication panels to monitor HF
system faults.
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HF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS
The HF systems components are:
- HF transceivers
- Antenna couplers
- HF antenna
- HF circuit breakers
- Radio Communication panels (RCPs)
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HF - MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER COMPONENT LOCATIONS

The HF communication transceivers are in the E1-5 rack. 23.11.0746 -001
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HF - VERTICAL STABILIZER COMPONENT LOCATION

There are three HF system components in the vertical stabilizer:
- The HF communication antenna
- Two HF antenna couplers.
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HF - POWER INTERFACE
The captain's transfer bus sends 115v ac 3-phase power to the left HF
transceiver.
The left HF transceiver supplies 115 volt ac single-phase power and 28
volt dc to the left antenna coupler.
The first officer's transfer bus sends 115v ac 3-phase power to the right
HF transceiver.
The right HF transceiver supplies 115 volt ac single-phase power and
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HF - RCP INPUT POWER

The 28v dc APU battery bus supplies power to the left radio
communication panel (RCP). The ground handling bus (GHB) can
supply power to the left RCP when the GHB has power applied to it.
The 28v dc bus 2 supplies power to the right RCP.
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HF - TUNING INTERFACE
General
The HF communication system uses data buses to share tuning
information between the:
- HF communication transceivers
Tuning Buses
The RCPs send tuning data to the HF communication transceivers. Any
RCP can tune any transceiver.
Each RCP has two ARINC 429 output buses:
- Tuning bus
- Crosstalk bus.
Both the left and right RCPs send tuning data to both HF communication
transceivers.
The center RCP sends its tuning bus output to the left and right RCPs in
case of RCP failures.Port Select Discrete
Each HF communication transceiver has two tuning data input ports,
port A and B. The transceiver uses the port select discrete to select its
input port. A grounded port select disrete causes the transceiver to use
port A. An open port select discrete causes the transceiver to use port B.
The port select discrete for the left HF communication transceiver
comes from the left RCP. The port seelct discrete for the right HF
transceiver comes from the right RCP.
Crosstalk Buses
Each RCP sends tuning data to the other RCPs on crosstalk buses.
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HF - RECEIVE/TRANSMIT
Signal Flow - Transmission

Mic audio and PTT signals are sent to the transceiver through the Audio
Management Unit (AMU). The transceiver changes the mic audio to an
RF signal and sends it to the coupler when there is a key interlock
discrete from the coupler. The coupler tunes itself to match the
impedance of the transmitter to the antenna at the selected transmit
frequency. During the tune mode, the coupler sends a tune-in-progress
discrete to the transceiver. The output of the coupler goes to the
antenna. The RF signal radiates into the air from the antenna. Audio
sidetone goes back to the AMU from the transceiver as receiver audio.
The left and right HF systems share a common antenna. During
transmission, a discrete goes from the active coupler to disable the
other coupler.
Signal Flow - Reception

The RF signals received by the antenna are sent through the coupler to
the transceiver. The transceiver changes the RF signals to audio. The
audio goes to the AMU.
System Interfaces
Select transmitter, receiver audio and audio level from the audio control
panels (ACP's).
The SELCAL decoder monitors all received audio. It alerts the flight
crew when it detects a call to the airplane.
The digital flight data acquisition card (DFDAC) monitors the PTT signal
for the flight recorder.
The FMCs monitors the PTT for crew activity.
The transceivers send the PTT signal to the airplane condition
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HF - CMCS INTERFACES
RCP Interfaces
The radio communication panels (RCPs) send a discrete to the central
maintenance computer system (CMCS). The CMCs monitor the discrete
to determine if an internal failure exits.
Transceiver Interfaces
The antenna coupler sends real-time fault status to the transceiver. The
HF transceivers send real-time fault status to the CMCs. The HF
transceivers also send ground test data to the CMCs over ARINC 429
data buses. The left CMC sends ground test commands to the HF
transceivers over separate ARINC 429 data buses.
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HF - HF COMMUNICATION TRANSCEIVER An internal blower cools the transmitter.
Purpose CAUTION: STATIC SENSITIVE. DO NOT HANDLE BEFORE

The HF communication transceiver receives and transmits RF signals. ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES
Physical Description BE DAMAGED BY STATIC DISCHARGE.
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- One KHz channel spacing

- A frequency range of 2.000 MHz to 29.999 MHz.
- Maximum RF output power of 400 watts peak envelope power (USB),
125 watts (AM).
Operation - Controls and Indications

There are three LED indicators and one push-button on the transceiver
front panel:
- - LRU FAIL indicator - comes on for a transceiver fault
- - KEY INTERLOCK indicator - comes on for a antenna coupler fault
- - CONTROL INPUT FAIL indicator - comes on for an RCP tuning fault
- - SQL/LAMP TEST switch - HF system squelch disables and all LEDs
come on.
The LED indicators come on to show failures.
The headphone and microphone jacks permit operation of the HF
transceiver from the E1-5 rack in the main equipment center.
Functional Description
The HF communication transceiver operates as a receiver/transmitter in
the amplitude modulation (AM) or upper side band (USB) modes. The
transceiver detects the voice audio from the carrier frequency during
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HF - ANTENNA COUPLER
Purpose
The antenna coupler matches the impedance of the antenna and
feedline with the output impedance of the transceiver at the selected
frequency. This results in a VSWR of less than 1.3:1.
General Description
The antenna coupler is a sealed, pressurized unit which weighs 17
pounds. A feedline connects each coupler to the antenna, while a
coaxial cable connects each coupler to its transceiver.
There are connectors on the coupler for:
- Control interface
- Coaxial cable
- Automatic test equipment
- Antenna feedline
The antenna coupler is pressurized with dry air or nitrogen at 5 to 7
psiga.
The coupler consists of tuning elements and control circuits. The
coupler constantly monitors the rf transmissions to automatically adjust
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HF - ANTENNA COUPLER INSTALLATION
Location and Access

The two antenna couplers are located in the leading edge of the vertical
stabilizer, at the base of the HF antenna. An access panel is provided
for the antenna couplers. An access door is also provided for the feed
line connection at the antenna.
Installation
The antenna couplers are each secured with two knurled knobs.
Each coupler has a wire bundle and coaxial cable connected to the front
panel.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT POWER IS DISCONNECTED FROM

BOTH HF SYSTEMS BEFORE OPENING ANTENNA
COUPLER ACCESS PANEL. INADVERTANT HF
TRANSMISSION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK INJURIOUS TO PERSONNEL.
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HF - ANTENNA
Purpose
The HF antenna radiates and receives RF signals in the HF range.
General Description
The antenna is a flush-mounted shunt-fed slot type, approximately 9
feet long. The antenna driven element is surrounded by the inverted
U-shaped insulative portion of the leading edge structure. This antenna
dielectric portion is constructed of fiberglass. The fiberglass section is
covered with a rain erosion coating.
Location and Access

The HF antenna is a section of the leading edge of the vertical stabilizer.
The antenna has an access door for the feedline connection to the
antenna driven element. The other end of the feedline connects to the
coupler.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE HF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

DURING REFUELING. HAZARDS TO PERSONNEL
AND EQUIPMENT EXIST DURING HF
TRANSMISSIONS.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT POWER IS IS DISCONNECTED FROM

BOTH HF SYSTEMS BEFORE OPENING ANTENNA
COUPLER ACCESS PANEL. INADVERTANT HF
TRANSMISSION CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL
SHOCK INJURIOUS TO PERSONNEL.
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HF - RADIO COMMUNICATION PANEL knob adjusts the first three digits (10 MHz, 1 MHz and 100 KHz) in 100
KHz steps. The inner knob adjusts the fourth and fifth digits (10 KHz and
Purpose 1 KHz) in 1 KHz steps.
The frequency transfer switch causes the active frequency to go to the
Use the radio communication panel (RCP) to select the modes of standby frequency window, and the standby frequency to go to the
operation, and to select the active and standby frequencies for each active frequency window.
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these components:
- The communication radios
- The other two RCPs
Description
Each RCP has these features:
- Active and standby frequency windows
- A frequency transfer switch
- An offside tuning light
- Frequency selectors
- Radio tuning switches
- An AM switch
- A radio tuning panel off switch
- An HF sensitivity control
Momentary switches have a white light in them that comes on when the
function is selected.Controls and Indications
Push the radio tuning panel off switch to turn the RCP on. When the
panel is on, the white radio tuning panel off light goes off. When the RCP
is off, the radio tuning panel off light comes on.
The active frequency window shows the frequency of the selected radio.
The standby frequency window shows the frequency selected by the
flight crew with the frequency selectors.
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You use the radio tuning switches to select a radio. You select only one ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SENSITIVE DEVICES
radio at a time. The white light in the selected radio tuning switch comes
on. (REF 20-41-02/201). CONTAINS DEVICES THAT CAN
When you select an offside radio, two offside tuning lights come on. One
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other light is on the onside RCP of the selected radio.

The HF sensitivity control sets the RF sensitivity level of the onside HF
transceiver. The left RCP sets the left HF sensitivity. The right RCP set
the right HF sensivity. The center RCP HF sensitivity control does not
connect to any transceiver.
Use the AM switch to operate the selected transceiver in the amplitude
modulation (AM) mode. In the AM mode, the white light in the AM switch
comes on if the onside HF transceiver is selected or if any VHF
transceiver is selected. If the AM switch is not selected, the HF
communication transceiver operates in the upper sideband (USB)
mode.
Push the radio tuning panel off switch to stop the operation of the RCP.
When the RCP is off, the white radio tuning panel off light comes on and
all functions stop except these three:
- The active frequency window continues to show FAIL
- The RCP continues to receive 28v dc
- The continues to send BITE information to the central
- maintenance computer system (CMCS).
BITE
The RCP tests itself continuously. The RCP shows FAIL in the
frequency window if the RCP has an internal failure or if there is a
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HF - GROUND TEST
To do an HF system test, select HF from the ground test menu. A TEST
PRECONDITION page shows. This page gives additional information
about the test. Use the START TEST key to start the test.
If the test passes, the CDU shows the word PASS. If the test fails, the
CDUshows the word FAIL. Push the line select key next to the word
FAIL to show the failed test message page. The ground test message
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SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION 4

SATCOM - SYSTEM NETWORK .............................................. 6
SATCOM SYSTEM .................................................................... 8
SATCOM - ANTENNA LOCATION .......................................... 12
SATCOM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS - E42 EQUIPMENT
RACK............................................................................... 14
SATCOM - GROUND TEST .................................................... 16
SATCOM - FLIGHT DECK EFFECTS AND CMCS
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SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

The satellite communications (SATCOM) system is a long range data
and voice communications system. SATCOM is much less susceptible
to atmospheric interference than VHF communications systems.
SATCOM uses satellites in geosynchronous orbit as relay stations
between the airplane earth stations (AES) and ground earth stations
(GES). The GES use telephone lines or microwave links to complete the
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onto a satellite, the AES logs-on with a GES. Log-on information is
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SATCOM is a long range data and voice communications system. It

uses a network of satellites and ground stations. The SATCOM network
is made up of three segments. They are the:
- Satellites
- Aircraft earth stations (AES)
- Ground earth stations (GES)
The satellites are in geo-synchronous orbits and are the two-way relay
between the AES and GES. Uplink signals are sent to the satellite and
downlink signals are sent from the satellite.
The satellite is transparent to the users. It converts C-Band frequency
signals from the GES to L-Band frequency signals and relays them to
the AES.
The AES equipment processes signals in the L-band frequencies from
1530 MHz to 1660.5 MHz.
The GES synchronizes the SATCOM system and coodinates
transmissions. The GES transmits and receives on C-band frequencies
from 4 GHz to 6 GHz. The network allows the AES to communicate with
any other user on the network.
Operation
Typically a user logs onto a GES at the beginning of each flight. Log-ons
may be renewed during flight if a substantial interruption of
communications has occurred. New log-ons are also needed when a
satellite or GES hands off the AES to another station. An AES may only
log-on to one GES at a time, but may establish separate links for other
communication.
When first powered the AES scans a stored set of frequencies from
1530 MHz to 1559 MHz to locate and lock on to a satellite. The AES
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The flight crew uses the CDUs to interface with the SATCOM system.
General The CDUs send the control data to the SDU.
The SATCOM system is a high gain antenna for both data and voice The SDU:
communications.
- Controls system operation.
The SATCOM system uses the L-band frequencies. The L-band
frequencies are: - Has software that defines system protocol and operation.
- 1530 to 1559 MHz for receive. - Contains a satellite position and frequency data base.
- 1626.5 to 1660.5 MHz for transmit.
The airplane earth station (AES) SATCOM system components are:
- The satellite data unit (SDU)
- The radio frequency unit (RFU)
- High power amplifier (HPA)
- Low noise amplifier/diplexers (LNA/DIP)
- Beam steering unit (BSU)
- High gain Antenna system (HGA).
The AES SATCOM system interfaces with the:
- Left, right and center control display units (CDUs).
- Airplane data loader (ADL).
- Flight interphone system.
- Modularized avionics warning electronics assembly (MAWEA).
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- Left and right inertial reference units (IRUs).
- Central maintenance computer system (CMCS).

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During transmit the SDU:
- Gets voice signals from the flight interphone system or data from
ACARS or CMCS.
- Digitizes voice and data signals.
- Converts the digital voice and data signals to RF signals and sends
the RF signals to the RFU.
- Gets navigation data from the IRUs.
- Converts the navigation data to steering data, and sends the steering
data to the BSU.
The RFU sends the digitized voice and data signals to the high gain
power amplifier (HPA).
The HPA amplifies the RF and send the amplified RF signals to the high
gain low noise amplier/diplexer. The diplexer allows the antenna to
transmit and receive at the same time. 23.25.0502B-001
The high gain HPA sends the RF signals through the LNA/DIP to the
high gain antenna (HGA).
The BSU decode the ARINC 429 steering data from the SDU. The
steering data controls the high gain antenna.
Receive Operation
During receive, the antenna get RF signals from the satellite.
The high gain antenna send the RF to LNA/DIP.
The low noise amplifier in the LNA/DIP amplifies the RF and send the
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RACK
The airplane earth station (AES) SATCOM components on the E42 rack
(STA 1620) are the:
- Satellite data unit (SDU)
- Radio frequency unit (RFU)
- High gain amplifier (HPA)
- Beam steering unit (BSU)
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The central maintenance computer (CMC) SATCOM ground test tests
the SATCOM system AES equipment when selected through the control
display unit (CDU).
To start a SATCOM test, push the line select key (LSK) next to
SATCOM. During the test IN PROGRESS shows above SATCOM.
PASS shows if the test passses and FAIL shows if the test fails.
The ground test message page shows the faults related to failed
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Flight Deck Effects

There are no maintenance related flight deck effects for the SATCOM
system.
LRU Internal Fault Messages

When an LRU detects internal faults and reports them directly to the
central maintenance computer system (CMCS).
LRU Faults Reported by Other LRUs

When an LRU reports another component's status or when an LRU that
monitors other components detects and reports a fault or condition of
those components to the CMCS or EIUs.
Interface Fault Messages

The CMCS has logic to monitor the combination of interface faults
reported to the CMCS. This logic determines the message that shows.
Other Messages
The SATCOM NO TEST RESPONSE shows when the SATCOM
system did not respond after a CMC ground test was started from the
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SELCAL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION....................................... 4

SELCAL - GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................... 6
SELCAL SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS ..................... 8
SELCAL SYSTEM - INTERFACE DIAGRAM .......................... 10
SELCAL SYSTEM - DECODER .............................................. 12
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SELCAL SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

The selcal system lets a ground station alert the flight crew to a selcal
call on one of the communications transceivers. There is a unique selcal
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SELCAL - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
General
Each airplane has a different SELCAL code. A ground station transmits
this code with a signal to contact an airplane. When the airplane
receives its SELCAL code, several flight deck indications come on to
alert the flight crew.
HF and VHF Transceivers

The HF and VHF communication transceivers send received audio to
the SELCAL decoder.
SELCAL Decoder
A SELCAL coding is in the wire integration unit (WIU) and gives each
airplane its SELCAL code.
The SELCAL decoder monitors for audio tones. If the tones are the
same as the code, the decoder sends a signal to the audio management
unit (AMU).
Indications
The modularized aural warning electronics assembly (MAWEA) makes
a chime signal and sends it to the aural warning speakers.
The AMU sends a signal to the audio control panels (ACPs). The ACPs
turn on the call light for the transceiver that received the SELCAL code.
To reset the indications, push the CALL light on the ACP or push the mic
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SELCAL SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

The selcal system components are:
- Selcal circuit breaker
- Selcal decoder
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SELCAL SYSTEM - INTERFACE DIAGRAM
Power
The 28v dc bus 3 supplies power to the power supply in the selcal
decoder.
Audio
The selcal decoder gets audio from the VHF and HF transceivers.
Discretes
The selcal decoder sends a call set discrete for each of the five
communications radios to the audio management unit (AMU). The AMU
sends a call reset discrete to the selcal decoder for each radio.
The selcal decoder sends a chime request discrete to the modularized
avionics and warning electronics assembly (MAWEA).
A set of 16 program pins puts the airplane code into the selcal decoder.
Flight Interphone
The AMU sends call set data to each audio control panel (ACP) on a
digital bus. The ACPs send call reset data to the AMU on the same bus.
There are PTT inputs to the AMU from each ACP and from each crew
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The selcal decoder:
- Monitors the audio from the VHF and HF communication transceivers
- Recognizes receipt of the selcal code assigned to the airplane
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A VHF or HF white CALL light comes on to alert flight crew of a selcal
call.
To make a CALL light go off, push the transmit switch on which the
CALL light shows. If MIC already shows for the same transmit switch on
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ARINC COMMUNICATION ADDRESSING AND REPORTING

SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ............................................. 4
SYSTEM ............................................................................ 6
ACARS - COMPONENT LOCATIONS - FLIGHT DECK ........... 8
ACARS - COMPONENT LOCATIONS - MAIN EQUIPMENT
CENTER......................................................................... 10
ACARS - POWER INTERFACE............................................... 12
ACARS - VHF/SATCOMM INTERFACE.................................. 14
ACARS - RADIO COMMUNICATION PANEL ......................... 16
ACARS - CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT ...................................... 18
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SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION
The ARINC communication addressing and reporting system (ACARS)
enhances air-ground communications and reduces flight crew work load
through the use of high-speed, digital data link messages. These
messages downlink from an airplane to airline operations facilities by
way of VHF radio, SATCOMM, land lines, and the ARINC data link
control station. Messages can uplink to an airplane through this same
network.
Voice communication between an airplane and ground telephone
circuits is also possible.
The network covers the continental United States, parts of Canada,
Australia, Mexico, Europe, and in many other countries around the
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ARINC COMMUNICATION ADDRESSING AND REPORTING ACARS can send data to the flight deck printer. Print status is sent to
SYSTEM the ACARS MU during print operations.
The VHF transceiver:
ACARS consists of an ACARS management unit (MU) and related
airplane systems interfaces. - Downlinks data from the airplane to the ground station.
The ACARS MU: - Receives uplink data from the ground station to the airplane.
- Collects data from airplane systems automatically or on command. The radio communication panels (RCPs) are used for voice or data
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- Sends and receives data between the airplane and ground stations.
- Alerts the flight crew, through the modularized avionics and warning
electronics assembly (MAWEA), with a chime that a voice call is
ready.
The control display units (CDUs) are used for:
- Control and downlink data input to the ACARS MU
- Voice or data mode selection
- Uplink message displayThe EFIS/EICAS interface units (EIUs) inputs
to the ACARS MU are:
- Out-of-gate, off-ground, on-ground, pushback in-gate (POOOI) status
information.
- Airplane identification
The airborne data loader (ADL) loads ACARS software.
The central maintenance computer (CMC) sends system's fault data to
the ACARS MU for downlink and receives ACARS fault data.
The data management unit (DMU) sends airplane condition monitoring
system (ACMS) report data to the ACARS MU for downlink.
The flight management computer (FMC) interface is not used at this
time.
The audio management unit (AMU) turns on the VHF call lights on the
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ACARS - COMPONENT LOCATIONS - FLIGHT DECK

The ACARS components and interfacing components located in the
flight deck are:
- Control display units (CDUs)
- ACARS ac circuit breaker
- ACARS dc circuit breaker
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CENTER
The ACARS management unit (MU) is located in the main equipment
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ACARS - POWER INTERFACE

BUS 3 sends 115v dc to the ACARS management unit.
The HOT BAT BUS sends 28v dc to the ACARS management unit for
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ACARS - VHF/SATCOMM INTERFACE

The ACARS MU sends these outputs to the center VHF
communications transceiver:
- Voice/data annunciation output, this output goes to the center VHF as
the voice/data select
- Data tones (1200 Hz, 2400 Hz)
- Data keyline
- Port select discrete, the radio communication panels (RCPs) also get
the port select discrete output of the MU
- Frequency.
The ACARS MU gets data from the center VHF communications
transceiver.
The RCP transfer switch can override ACARS. The ACARS override
output is the remote voice/data select input to the MU.
The RCPs have a program pin for a dedicated ACARS installation. With
this pin grounded, ACARS always appears on the RCP display whether
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Purpose
The radio communication panel (RCP) sends tuning data to the
communication radios. It allows for selection of the active or standby
frequency for each radio.
General Description
When ACARS is active, the MU tunes the VHF communications
transceiver. When ACARS is not active, or in the voice mode, the RCP
tunes the VHF communications transceiver.
Controls and Indications

The active and standby frequency indicators are LED displays.
For the center VHF when ACARS is active:
- The active frequency display shows the word ACARS.
- The standby frequency display shows the last active frequency.
For the center VHF when ACARS is not used:
- The active frequency display shows the active frequency.
- The standby frequency display shows the word ACARS. (Thus the
center VHF active frequency can only be changed when ACARS is
used)
Push the transfer switch to override ACARS on the active frequency
indicator. The RCP then returns to voice operation. The word ACARS
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ACARS - CONTROL DISPLAY UNIT Alpha-numeric Keys

The alpha-numeric keys provide the means to enter data to ACARS. In
General addition to the letters and numbers, there are these keys:
The CDU contains these items: - Slash (/) key
- Keyboard for data entry or display selection - Change sign (+/-) key
- Cathode ray tube to show data - Delete (DEL) key
- Eight bit micro processor to control the operation of the CDU - Clear (CLR) key
- ARINC receivers to receive data from ACARS and other sources - Space (SP) key
- ARINC transmitters to send data to ACARS and other users The CLR key is used to clear (remove data from) all or part of the scratch
The primary control interface to the CDU is the keyboard. There are four pad. The DEL key enters the word DELETE in the scratch pad. A line
types of keys: select key then deletes (removes) the selected field.
- Function keys Display Format
- Mode key
There are 14 lines of data available. Each line is 24 characters long. The
- Line select keys top line is always the title of the page or function, the page number and
the number of pages in that function. The bottom line is for the scratch
- Alpha-numeric keys pad. The scratch pad is for data entry or transfer and for messages to
show.
Only keys relating to ACARS are discussed. 23.27.0719B-005
Function and Mode Keys

The function keys are:
- NEXT PAGE: used to look at the next page among many pages
- Previous page (PREV PAGE): used to look at the last among many
pages
The MENU mode key selects the CDU MENU. 23.27.0719A-005
Line Select Keys

The line select keys (1L - 6L and 1R - 6R) are used to insert data from
the scratch pad, to put data into the scratch pad or to select a function.

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ACARS - SELF TEST
General
The ACARS MU has BITE which runs continuously to detect internal
failures. The MU sends the fault status to the central maintenance
computers (CMCs).
Test
The ACARS MU BITE detects faults as they occur. If a fault is detected,
the appropriate front panel LED status annunciator will come on. There
are two LED status annunciators:
- MU FAIL; The ACARS MU has detected an internal fault.
- CU FAIL; The ACARS MU has detected a fault in the control display
unit (CDU) interface.
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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS........................................ 3

GENERAL .................................................................................. 4
COMPONENT DETAILS............................................................. 8
REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH ................................................ 10
OPERATION ............................................................................ 12
CONTROL ................................................................................ 12

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ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

- ELT - emergency locator transmitter
- EICAS - engine indication and crew alerting system
- MCC - mission control center
- MHz - megahertz
- PCA - printed circuit assembly
- PSM - programmable switch module
- SARSAT - search and rescue satellite aided tracking

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GENERAL
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The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) system automatically sends

emergency signals when it senses a large change in the airplane
velocity.
The flight crew can start the ELT manually at the flight deck with a switch
on a control panel.
The ELT sends homing signals to search and rescue crews on the VHF
and UHF emergency channels.
The ELT also sends emergency signals to satellite receivers.
The satellite receivers send this information to ground stations to
calculate the location of the emergency signals.
Two portable Emergency Locator Transmitters are installed:

- one in the overhead stowage bin above door 21
- one in the overhead stowage bin above door 24
On the freighter, two portable ELT’s are installed:

- on the Upper Deck lavatory exterior wall.
NOTE:
On Aircraft delivered after 2001 a fixed emergency locator transmitter is
installed forward of door 15.

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The emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is located in the aft section of

the airplane. The ELT provides an emergency locator signal to aid in
search and rescue operations. The ELT transmits on international
distress frequencies 121.5, 243.0, and 406.025 MHz.
A switch inside the ELT will cause the ELT to activate automatically in a
crash situation. The activation will only occur when the ELT is installed
in its tray. Automatic activation on the ELT will not occur during shipping
or if the ELT is dropped.
Manual operation of the ELT can be accomplished locally with a switch

on the ELT or remotely with a switch located on the ELT control panel
on the pilot's overhead panel, P5.
The ELT is mounted on a tray that is installed against the airplane

fuselage. Four screws hold the tray to the airplane. The ELT is held in
the tray by an end cap which attaches to the tray by two thumb-screws.
The ELT contains a self-contained battery pack for its power. When it is
necessary to replace the batteries, replace the battery pack as a unit.
The ELT transmits through a dedicated antenna located on the top of

the fuselage forward of the vertical fin. Two coaxial cables connect the
antenna to the connectors on the ELT.

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COMPONENT DETAILS
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
The ELT rests in a mounting tray that is installed to the fuselage of the
airplane. An end cap with two thumb-screws attaches the ELT to the
mounting tray.
The ELT consists of a these components:
The ELT contains a non-rechargeable battery pack assembly for its
power. The battery pack is replaced as a unit.
A printed circuit assembly (PCA) which contains all the electronics and
the "G"-switch (gravity switch). The "G"-switch activates under high
gravitational force such as experienced in a crash.
The "G"-switch is only enabled when the ELT is installed in its mounting
tray. When the ELT is removed from the tray, it is safe from accidental
activation if it is dropped or during shipping, assuming the ON/OFF
switch remains OFF.
A plastic shield between the PCA and the battery pack protects the
electronics from possible battery leakage.
An end cap contains the coaxial connectors for the antenna, a Molex
connector for interface to the control panel, and an ON/OFF switch.

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REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH

The ELT remote control switch is a guarded, three position toggle switch
located on pilots overhead panel P5.
The switch allows for testing, resetting, or manually activating the ELT
from the flight compartment, provided the ON-OFF switch on the ELT is
set to "OFF".
The ELT remote switch allows deactivation of the ELT after it has been
activated, but it does not allow disarming or disabling the ELT.
The ELT will begin transmitting when the ELT switch is set to "ON".
The ELT can be reset or deactivated by momentarily switching the
remote switch to "RESET" and then allowing it to return to the "ARMED"
position.
The switch is spring loaded from "RESET" back to "ARMED". With the
switch set to "ARMED", the ELT is set to be automatically activated.
With the guard closed, the switch will be in the "ARMED" position.
External Antenna
The external antenna is a blade type antenna mounted on the top of the
fuselage along centerline. The antenna is connected to the ELT by two
coaxial cables, the length of which is very important. The antenna is
impedance matched to the coaxial cables.

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OPERATION
(1) The ELT has a non-rechargeable battery pack as its power supply.
(2) When properly installed on the airplane, the ELT will start
automatically in a crash. It can also be operated by setting the switch on
the ELT to "ON" or the remote switch on the ELT control panel to "ON"
For normal operation, the switch on the ELT is set to "OFF" and the
switch on the control panel is set to "ARMED". The ELT light will be off.
CONTROL
(1) For normal operation, set the switch on the ELT to "OFF" and the
control panel switch to "ARMED".
(2) When testing the ELT, set the switch on the control panel to "ON"
and monitor 121.5 MHz on a VHF radio. Do not keep this switch in the
"ON" position for more than 15 seconds at a time. This will prevent
emergency search operations that are not necessary.
(3) If the ELT is accidentally activated, reset it by setting the local switch
to "ON" and immediately back to "OFF", or by setting the remote switch
momentarily to "RESET" and allowing it to return to the "ARMED"
position.

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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION .................... 4

VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM ................................................... 6
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATION -
AFT EQUIPMENT CENTER .............................................. 8
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS -
FLIGHT DECK, MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER ................ 10
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER INTERFACE .......... 12
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - INTERFACE DIAGRAM ....... 14
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - COCKPIT VOICE
RECORDER .................................................................... 16
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - CONTROL PANEL ............... 18
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - MICROPHONE MONITOR
PANEL............................................................................ 20
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - UNDERWATER LOCATING
DEVICE .......................................................................... 22
VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER SWITCHES............. 24

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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

The voice recorder system continuously records the last 120 minutes of
flight crew communications, conversations, and flight deck sounds such
as aural warnings. The recorded audio can be useful in post-incident
investigations. 23.71.0701 -001
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM

The voice recorder system consists of a:
- Voice recorder control panel
- Microphone monitor panel
- Four-track cockpit voice recorder (CVR)
The voice recorder system records inputs from the:
- Audio management unit (AMU)
The AMU audio outputs from all three channels (captain, first officer and
first observer) are routed directly to the cockpit voice recorder. The
microphone monitor panel picks up flight compartment ambient sounds
such as voices and aural warnings. The audio goes through the control
panel to the cockpit voice recorder. The recorded audio can be
monitored at jacks on the cockpit voice recorder or the control panel. An
underwater locating device is attached to the front panel of the cockpit
voice recorder. It activates automatically when immersed in water.
An erase switch allows bulk erasure of the recording while on the ground
and with the parking brake set.
Press the test switch on the control panel to do a test of the voice
recorder system.
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COCKPIT VOICE
RECORDER
HOLD
5 SEC
TEST HEADSET ERASE
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATION -

AFT EQUIPMENT CENTER
The cockpit voice recorder is in the aft equipment center (E8).
Access to the E8 rack is through the door 5 overhead crew rest area. 23.71.0703 -001
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - COMPONENT LOCATIONS -

FLIGHT DECK, MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER
The voice recorder system components in the flight deck are:
- Voice recorder control panel
- Circuit breaker
- Voice recorder switches
There is a circuit breaker in the main equipment center. 23.71.0704 -003
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER INTERFACE
General Description
The voice recorder system gets power when any of the following is true:
- Any engine is in run.
- It is less than five minutes after the last engine shuts down.
- The voice recorder switch is in the ON position.
Operation
When any engine fuel cutoff switch is in the RUN position, it sends a
ground discrete to the voice recorder engine cutoff relay. This turns on
the voice recorder. When the last engine shuts down, the discrete to the
voice recorder engine cutoff relay goes to an open condition. A circuit in
the relay makes the relay stay on for 5 minutes after the discrete goes
to an open condition. Thus, this relay sends power to the voice recorder
whenever any engine is running and for 5 minutes after all engines shut
down.
When all engines are off, the fuel cutoff relays for the four engines send
a ground discrete to the voice recorder switch. When this discrete is a
ground, and when a person puts the voice recorder switch into the ON
position, the voice recorder switch stays in the ON position. The
solenoid-held voice recorder switch sends 115v ac from ac bus 1 to the
voice recorder when the switch is on.
When any engine is running, the switch does not stay in the ON position,
because the discrete to the switch is open.
When the cockpit voice recorder gets 115v ac, it supplies:
- 18v dc to the audio amplifier in the control panel.
- 30v dc, routed externally, to its own bias generator.
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - INTERFACE DIAGRAM
Cockpit Voice Recorder

The CVR sends:
- 30v dc to the parking brake valve closed relay.
- A test signal output to the test meter.
- Audio to the control panel.
Voice Recorder Control Unit

The control panel sends:
- Audio to the channel 4 audio input of the CVR.
- Test and erase discretes to the CVR.
- Ground discretes to its own program pins to set the audio amplifier's
gain.
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Microphone Monitor Panel

The microphone monitor panel sends audio to the control panel.
Relays
When the parking brake is set and the airplane is on the ground, the
parking brake valve closed and air/ground relays send 30v dc to the
control panel.
Audio Management Unit

The audio management unit sends:
- First observer's channel audio to the channel 1 input of the CVR.
- First officer's channel audio to the channel 2 input of the CVR.
- Captain's channel audio to the channel 3 input of the CVR.
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
Purpose
The cockpit voice recorder provides a continuous tape recording of the
last 30 minutes of flight deck ambient sounds and flight crew
communications.
Characteristics
The watertight, shock and thermal protected cockpit voice recorder is
mounted in the aft equipment center (E8). It weighs approximately 24
pounds.
An underwater locating device (ULD) is attached to the CVR front panel.
Operation
A four-track head provides a continuous tape recording of the last 30
minutes of flight crew communications. All four channels are recorded at
once, on four separate tracks.
A headset jack on the front panel permits monitoring of the recordings.
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UNDERWATER
LOCATOR BEACON
(ULB)
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - CONTROL PANEL
Purpose
The voice recorder control panel provides a means to:
- Monitor the recordings.
- Bulk erase the recordings.
- Test the voice recorder system.
Operation
With a 600 ohm headset connected, the headset jack provides a means
for monitoring the recordings.
The ERASE switch provides a means to bulk erase the recordings. Hold
the momentary switch for at least two seconds, then release it. A 400 Hz
tone is heard in the headset during erasure.
Press and hold the momentary TEST switch for at least four seconds to
do a self-test of the cockpit voice recorder. The test meter provides a
means to monitor the test results. 23.71.0708 -001
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - MICROPHONE MONITOR

PANEL
Purpose
The microphone picks up flight deck ambient sound.
Characteristics
The condensor-type microphone has a frequency range of 150 Hz - 50
kHz. 23.71.0709 -001
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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - UNDERWATER LOCATING CAUTION: DIRT OR OTHER FOREIGN MATERIALS MAY
DEVICE DAMAGE THREADS AND/OR ALLOW WATER
LEAKAGE THROUGH O-RING SEAL.
Purpose
CAUTION: DO NOT CLAMP UNDERWATER LOCATOR BEACON
The underwater locating device (ULD) is an ultrasonic beacon. It makes IN VISE OR DAMAGE TO UNDERWATER LOCATOR
a water-submerged cockpit voice recorder easier to find. BEACON UNIT WILL RESULT.
Characteristics 23.71.0710A-001
The ULD is a self-contained unit that is 1.3 inches in diameter and 4 Maintenance Practices - Model DK100
inches long. It weighs less than 12 ounces.
The DK100 ULD uses a lithium battery. It has an operating life (not
Power activated) of six years. No battery maintenance is required. Keep the
water switch contacts clean.
The ULD receives power from a 9.6-volt battery. A battery
replacement-date label is on the ULD. CAUTION: DO NOT DISASSEMBLE UNDERWATER LOCATING
DEVICE (ULD).
Operation
The ULD activates when it is submerged in water. It will operate to a WARNING: NO BATTERY MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED FOR
maximum depth of 20,000 feet. It has a detection-range of 1800 to 3000 THE DK100 ULD (SIX YEAR WARRANTY PER
meters, which depends on sea conditions. Its operating life is 30 days. TECHNICAL MANUAL). DO NOT REMOVE BATTERY
AT ANY TIME. AVOID ANY SITUATION THAT COULD
The ULD sends out an acoustic-pulse-tone of 37.5 kHz at a rate of one
pulse per second. POSSIBLY CRUSH OR PENETRATE ULD CASE. DO
NOT DISPOSE OF ULD. AT OR NEAR EXPIRATION
Maintenance Practices - Model N15F210B DATE PRINTED ON CASE, RETURN ULD TO
MANUFACTURER FOR SERVICE. FAILURE TO
The ULD battery must be replaced by the date on the replacement-date OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
label. When the battery is removed or installed, a cushioned grip, such RELEASE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS.
as a split rubber hose, should be used to prevent damage to the beacon.
Keep the water switch contacts clean. Use freon degreasing agent to 23.71.0710B-001
clean the switch.
CAUTION: INCORRECT POLARITY WILL PERMANENTLY

DAMAGE UNDERWATER LOCATOR BEACON.

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VOICE RECORDER SYSTEM - POWER SWITCHES
Purpose
The voice recorder power switch lets the flight crew or maintenance
personnel turn on power to the voice recorder after all engines are off for
more than 5 minutes.
Characteristics
The switch is on the passenger oxygen/yaw damper panel. It is a
2-position, solenoid-held-ON switch. 23.71.0712 -001
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ATA 23 – Communication – part 2

VHF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ........... 4

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 1

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 2

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 3

VHF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 4

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 5

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 6

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 7

VHF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 8

AFT ELECTRONICS PANEL (P8)

SECOND OBSERVER'S CONSOLE (P13)

CENTER VHF ANTENNA

MAIN EQUIPMENT CENTER

VHF - COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 9

VHF - INPUT POWER

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 10

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 11

VHF - TOWING POWER

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 12

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 13

Port Select Discrete

Emergency Frequency Monitoring

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 14

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 15

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 16

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 17

VHF - CMC INTERFACES

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 18

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 19

Controls and Indications

CAUTION: STATIC SENSITIVE. DO NOT HANDLE BEFORE

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 20

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 21

CAUTION: DO NOT USE METALLIC TAPE. A HIGH VSWR WILL

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 22

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 23

The active frequency window shows the current frequency of the

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 24

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 25

Controls and Indications (cont)

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 26

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 27

VHF - GROUND TEST

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 28

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 29

VHF - FLIGHT DECK EFFECTS AND CMCS MESSAGES Other Messages

LRU Faults Reported by Other LRUs

Interface Fault Messages

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 30

23.12.0226 -001 23.12.0227 -001

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 31

Config: B1 ATA 23-12 32

HF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION ............. 4

Config: B1 ATA 23-11 1

Config: B1 ATA 23-11 2

Config: B1 ATA 23-11 3

HF - COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - INTRODUCTION

Long Range Communication