Bench Maintenance Manual For:

System 55/55X/55SR/550
Rate Based Autopilots

PN 87198

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Table of Contents
Sec. Pg.
1.0 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Service Manual Organization ................................................................................................. 1-3
1.2 System Description ............................................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.1 Programmer/Computer, System 55 ........................................................................... 1-4
1.2.2 Programmer/Computer, System 55X/55SR ............................................................... 1-4
1.2.3 Programmer/Computer, System 550 ......................................................................... 1-5
1.2.4 Turn Coordinator ....................................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.5 Directional Gyro (DG) ............................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.6 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ........................................................................... 1-6
1.2.7 Absolute Pressure Transducer .................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.8 Roll Servo ................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.2.9 Pitch Servo ............................................................................................................... 1-8
1.2.10 Trim Servo ................................................................................................................ 1-8
1.3 General Theory of Operation .................................................................................................. 1-9
1.3.1 System 55 ................................................................................................................ 1-9
1.3.2 System 55X ............................................................................................................ 1-10
1.3.3 System 55SR ......................................................................................................... 1-10
1.3.4 System 550 ............................................................................................................ 1-10
1.4 Selected Programmer/Computer Interface Signal Definitions ................................................ 1-10
1.5 Connector Pinouts ............................................................................................................... 1-13
1.6 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1-20
1.7 Technical Support ................................................................................................................ 1-20
2.0 Functional Bench Test ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Equipment Required .............................................................................................................. 2-3
2.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Functional Bench Test Procedure .......................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Programmer/Computer ............................................................................................. 2-3
2.3.2 Turn Coordinator ..................................................................................................... 2-16
3.0 Disassembly/Reassembly .................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1 System 55/55X55SR/550 Programmer/Computer .................................................................. 3-3
3.1.1 Disassembly Procedure ............................................................................................ 3-3
3.1.2 Reassembly Procedure ............................................................................................ 3-3
4.0 Fuse Locations .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
5.0 Accelerometer Adjustment ................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1 Equipment Required .............................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2 Purpose ................................................................................................................................. 5-3
5.3 Accelerometer Adjustment Procedure ................................................................................... 5-3
6.0 Electrical Interconnect Drawings ........................................................................................................ 6-1
7.0 Glossary ............................................................................................................................................ 7-1

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List of Figures
Fig. Pg.
1-1 Pictorial, System 55/55X/5SR/550 ...................................................................................................... 1-2
1-2 Programmer/Computer, System 55 .................................................................................................... 1-4
1-3 Programmer/Computer, System 55X/55SR ......................................................................................... 1-4
1-4 Programmer/Computer, System 550 ................................................................................................... 1-5
1-5 Turn Coordinator ................................................................................................................................. 1-5
1-6 Directional Gyro ................................................................................................................................. 1-6
1-7 Horizontal Situation Indicator .............................................................................................................. 1-6
1-8 Absolute Pressure Transducer ........................................................................................................... 1-7
1-9 Roll Servo ........................................................................................................................................... 1-7
1-10 Pitch Servo ......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
1-11 Trim Servo .......................................................................................................................................... 1-8
2-1 Power-Up Annunciations .................................................................................................................... 2-4
2-2 Test Setup for Programmer/Computer (UUT) ..................................................................................... 2-21
2-3 Test Setup for Turn Coordinator (UUT) .............................................................................................. 2-22
3-1 Exploded View, Programmer/Computer .............................................................................................. 3-2
4-1 Fuse Locations for System 55/55X/55SR/550 Programmer/Computer, THT ........................................ 4-3
4-2 Fuse Locations for System 55/55X/55SR/550 Programmer/Computer, SMT ....................................... 4-5
5-1 Adjustment Setup for Accelerometer .................................................................................................. 5-3
5-2 Accelerometer Adjustment ................................................................................................................. 5-4
6-1 Schematic, Wiring Interconnect for System 55/55X/55SR/550 Autopilot ............................................. 6-3
6-2 Schematic, Wiring Interconnect for System 550 Autopilot .................................................................. 6-7

List of Tables
Table Pg.
1-1 Heading Error and Course Error Inputs ............................................................................................. 1-14
1-2 System 55 Programmer/Computer Pinout ........................................................................................ 1-15
1-3 System 55X/55SR Programmer/Computer Pinout ............................................................................. 1-16
1-4 System 550 Programmer/Computer Pinout ...................................................................................... 1-17
1-5 Turn Coordinator Pinout .................................................................................................................... 1-17
1-6 Directional Gyro Pinout .................................................................................................................... 1-18
1-7 Horizontal Situation Indicator Pinout ................................................................................................. 1-18
1-8 Pressure Transducer Pinout ............................................................................................................. 1-19
1-9 Roll Servo Pinout .............................................................................................................................. 1-19
1-10 Pitch Servo Pinout ............................................................................................................................ 1-19
1-11 Trim Servo Pinout ............................................................................................................................. 1-19
2-1 GS Mode Auto Arm Period ............................................................................................................... 2-11
2-2a Pitch Solenoid Engaged ................................................................................................................... 2-13
2-2b Pitch Solenoid Disengaged .............................................................................................................. 2-13
2-3 Heading System Simulator, 9536 Bench Test Set ............................................................................ 2-19
5-1 Accelerometer Adjustment Angle ....................................................................................................... 5-3

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SECTION 1
OVERVIEW

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Fig. 1-1. Pictorial, System 55/55X/55SR/550

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1.1 Service Manual Organization

Overview Section 1
Functional Bench Test Section 2
Disassembly/Reassembly Section 3
Fuse Locations Section 4
Accelerometer Adjustments Section 5
System Interconnects Section 6
Glossary Section 7

1.2 System Description

The System 55/55X/55SR/550 is a family of rate based autopilots. Each autopilot system controls both
the roll and pitch axes of the aircraft. The roll and pitch modes of operation are:

Roll Mode
Heading (HDG)
Navigation (NAV)
Approach (APR)
Reverse (REV)
Control Wheel Steering (CWS)
Global Positioning System Steering (GPSS)

Note: GPSS mode is not applicable to System 55.

Pitch Mode
Altitude Hold (ALT)
Vertical Speed (VS)
Glideslope (GS)

Note: GS mode is not applicable to System 55SR.

A brief description of each mode is as follows:

HDG - Used to turn onto a selected heading and hold it.

NAV - Used to intercept and track a VOR/GPS course.
APR - Used to intercept and track a localizer front course inbound.
REV - Used to intercept and track a localizer back course inbound.
CWS - Used to hold turn rate and vertical speed.
GPSS - Used to laterally steer along a course of predefined waypoints.

ALT - Used to hold altitude.

VS - Used to hold vertical speed.
GS - Used to intercept and track glideslope.

Each autopilot system is comprised of the following major components:

Programmer/Computer
Turn Coordinator
Heading System (DG or HSI)
Absolute Pressure Transducer
Roll Servo
Pitch Servo
Trim Servo

A pictorial of the System 55/55X/55SR/550 is shown in Fig. 1-1.

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1.2.1 Programmer/Computer, System 55

The Programmer/Computer, PN 01192-( )-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-2. In accordance with the selected
roll mode, it processes inputs from the turn coordinator, heading system, and navigation receiver, to drive
the roll servo until the roll error has been canceled. In accordance with the selected pitch mode, it
processes inputs from the absolute pressure transducer, internal accelerometer, and glideslope
receiver to drive the pitch servo until the pitch error has been canceled.

Fig. 1-2. Programmer/Computer, System 55

1.2.2 Programmer/Computer, System 55X/55SR

The Programmer/Computer, PN 01192-( )-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-3. In accordance with the selected
roll mode, it processes inputs from the turn coordinator, heading system, and navigation receiver, to drive
the roll servo until the roll error has been canceled. In accordance with the selected pitch mode, it
processes inputs from the absolute pressure transducer, internal accelerometer, and glideslope
receiver to drive the pitch servo until the pitch error has been canceled. The System 55X/55SR has the
following principle features beyond that of the System 55:

Dedicated GPSS Channel

Lift Compensation During Turns

However, the following are disabled on the System 55SR:

Glideslope Channel
Flight Director Driver

Note: For a System 55SR, the nomenclature "Fifty Five SR" is shown instead of "Fifty Five X".

Fig. 1-3. Programmer/Computer, System 55X/55SR

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1.2.3 Programmer/Computer, System 550

The Programmer/Computer, PN 01192-( )-( )PM, is shown in Fig. 1-4. In accordance with the
selected roll mode, it processes inputs from the turn coordinator, heading system, and navigation
receiver, to drive the roll servo until the roll error has been canceled. In accordance with the selected
pitch mode, it processes inputs from the absolute pressure transducer, internal accelerometer, and
glideslope receiver to drive the pitch servo until the pitch error has been canceled. The System 550 has
the following principle features beyond that of the System 55:

Dedicated GPSS Channel

Lift Compensation During Turns
Increased Vertical Speed Command Authority up to ±3000 FPM

Fig. 1-4. Programmer/Computer, System 550

1.2.4 Turn Coordinator

The Turn Coordinator, PN 6405-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-5. It supplies the turn rate signal to the
programmer/computer.

Fig. 1-5. Turn Coordinator

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1.2.5 Directional Gyro (DG)

The Directional Gyro, PN 6406-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-6. It supplies the heading error signal to the
programmer/computer. The heading error is the error between the heading bug and the actual aircraft
heading. To allow for course intercept capability, the heading error is also supplied to the course error
channel of the programmer/computer.

Fig. 1-6. Directional Gyro

1.2.6 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

The Horizontal Situation Indicator, PN 6443-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-7. It supplies the heading error
signal and course error signal to the programmer/computer. The heading error is the error between
the heading bug and the actual aircraft heading. The course error is the error between the course pointer
and the actual aircraft heading.

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1.2.7 Absolute Pressure Transducer

The Absolute Pressure Transducer, PN 0111, is shown in Fig. 1-8. It supplies the altitude signal to
the programmer/computer.

Fig. 1-8. Absolute Pressure Transducer

1.2.8 Roll Servo

The Roll Servo, PN 0105-( )-( ) or 0106-( )-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-9. Its capstan is coupled to the
ailerons by a mechanical linkage (typically bridle cable).

Fig. 1-9. Roll Servo

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1.2.9 Pitch Servo

The Pitch Servo, PN 0107-( )-( ) or 0108-( )-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-10. Its capstan is coupled to the
elevator by a mechanical linkage (typically bridle cable). Internal trim sensors detect an out of trim
condition, and supply this information to the programmer/computer.

Fig. 1-10. Pitch Servo

1.2.10 Trim Servo

The Trim Servo, PN 0105-( )-( ) or 0106-( )-( ), is shown in Fig. 1-11. Its capstan is coupled to the
elevator trim tabs by a mechanical linkage (typically bridle cable).

Fig. 1-11. Trim Servo

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1.3 General Theory of Operation

1.3.1 System 55

The autopilot system is configured to be compatible with a particular heading system, and to operate
at a rated voltage (A+) of either 14 Vdc or 28 Vdc. Up to three independent switches, each associated
with a dedicated circuit breaker, apply power to the autopilot system when closed. The Battery Master
Switch applies power to the turn coordinator, while the Autopilot Master Switch applies power to the
rest of the system except for autotrim. Such an arrangement preserves the integrity of the turn
coordinator display if the Autopilot Master Switch is opened or its circuit breaker is interrupted. For a
system equipped with optional autotrim, there is a Trim Master Switch. This switch applies power to the
autotrim section of the system, allowing for use of the manual electric trim capability if the Autopilot
Master Switch is opened or its circuit breaker is interrupted. Upon power-up, the programmer/computer
executes a self test. If it does not pass this test, FAIL becomes annunciated on its display and no modes
can be engaged. Otherwise, the display remains blank until the rate gyro internal to the turn coordinator
reaches sufficient speed, and then RDY becomes annunciated. However, should the rate gyro fail to
reach sufficient speed, the display will remain blank indefinitely and no modes can be engaged. Once
RDY is annunciated, each of the following modes may be engaged by pressing the respective mode
selector switch located directly below the display, although a roll mode must be engaged prior to a pitch
mode:

HDG
NAV
APR
REV
ALT
VS

Channeling a localizer frequency with the NAV mode engaged automatically engages the APR mode.

To engage the CWS mode, the following steps are sequentially executed:
Press and Hold Remote CWS Switch
Maneuver Aircraft to Desired Attitude
Allow Aircraft to Stabilize for 2-3 Seconds
Release Remote CWS Switch for Engagement

Engaging the CWS mode automatically engages the VS mode.

The GS mode must be armed prior to engagement. Automatic arming will occur after the following
conditions have existed for 10 seconds:

APR Mode Engaged

ALT Mode Engaged
Navigation Flag Out of View
Glideslope Flag Out of View
Localizer Frequency Channeled
Aircraft within 50% of Localizer Centerline
Aircraft more than 60% Below Glideslope Centerline

If the last condition cannot be met because the aircraft is too near the glideslope centerline, manual
arming can be instantly achieved by pressing the ALT mode selector switch. Thereafter, once the aircraft
arrives within 5% below the glideslope centerline, the ALT mode disengages and the GS mode engages.

A particular mode is annunciated on the programmer/computer display when engaged, although a special
case occurs for the GS mode since it becomes annunciated once merely armed. The programmer/
computer acknowledges engagement of the GS mode by extinguishing the ALT annunciation.

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The altitude and vertical speed may be modified by use of the Modifier Knob, which is located to the
right of the mode selector switches. The Modifier Knob is a rotary control with detents, but no end
stops. When the ALT mode is engaged, its CW rotation commands an increase in altitude, whereas its
CCW rotation commands a decrease in altitude. Each detent equals ±20 feet, and the range is ±360
feet from the original holding altitude. When the VS mode is engaged, the commanded vertical
speed is annunciated on the programmer/computer display, with the prefix "+" to indicate a climb or "-" to
indicate a descent. In a climb, rotating the Modifier Knob CW increases the commanded climb rate,
whereas rotating it CCW decreases the commanded climb rate. In a descent, rotating the Modifier Knob
CCW increases the commanded descent rate, whereas rotating it CW decreases the commanded
descent rate. Each detent equals ±100 FPM, and the range is ±1600 FPM.

If the autopilot is equipped with autotrim and a pitch mode is engaged, the TRIM and TRIM
annunciations advise the pilot that the aircraft is being automatically trimmed in the indicated
direction. However, if the Trim Master Switch is open or the autopilot is not equipped with autotrim,
these annunciations advise the pilot to manually trim the aircraft using the elevator trim wheel. If the
autopilot is equipped with autotrim but a pitch mode is not engaged, the manual electric trim capability
may be used at the pilot's discretion to trim the aircraft, although the elevator trim wheel could be used
instead.

The autopilot may be disconnected by pressing the Remote Disconnect Switch, after which RDY alone
becomes annunciated on the programmer/computer display.

1.3.2 System 55X

The operation of the System 55X is identical to that of the System 55, with the following exceptions:

1. Both a roll mode and a pitch mode must be engaged prior to engaging the CWS mode.

2. There is a GPSS mode. To engage the GPSS mode when the NAV mode is already engaged, the
NAV mode selector switch must be pressed only once. However, to engage the GPSS mode otherwise,
the NAV mode selector switch must be pressed twice.

3. For programmer/computers with mod code AC/AC or higher, automatic GS arming will occur
after the following conditions have existed for 1 second:

APR Mode Engaged

ALT Mode Engaged
Navigation Flag Out of View
Glideslope Flag Out of View
Localizer Frequency Channeled
Aircraft within 50% of Localizer Centerline
Aircraft more than 10% Below Glideslope Centerline

1.3.3 System 55SR

The operation of the System 55SR is identical to that of the System 55X, with the following exception:

1. The GS mode is disabled.

2. Channeling a localizer frequency with the NAV mode engaged does not automatically engage the
APR mode.

1.3.4 System 550

The operation of the System 550 is identical to that of the System 55X, with the following exception:

1. When the VS mode is engaged, the Modifier Knob has a range of ±3000 FPM.

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1.4 Selected Programmer/Computer Interface Signal Definitions

a. Heading Error

voltage: See Table 1-1.

pins: P1-7 AC Heading Error

P1-28 DC Heading Error HI
P1-29 DC Heading Error LO

polarity:

AC Heading Systems
A square wave that is 180º out of phase with the autopilot's AC Excitation, and centered about its Signal
Reference, shall be provided whenever the aircraft is heading to the left of the desired heading, such that
the autopilot will command a turn to the right.

DC Heading Systems
A positive voltage (HI relative to LO) shall be provided whenever the aircraft is heading to the left of the
desired heading, such that the autopilot will command a turn to the right.

b. Course Error

voltage: See Table 1-1.

pins: P1-8 AC Course Error

P1-11 DC Course Error HI
P1-12 DC Course Error LO

polarity:

AC Heading Systems
A square wave that is 180º out of phase with the autopilot's AC Excitation, and centered about its Signal
Reference, shall be provided whenever the aircraft is heading to the left of the desired course, such that
the autopilot will command a turn to the right.

DC Heading Systems
A positive voltage (HI relative to LO) shall be provided whenever the aircraft is heading to the left of the
desired course, such that the autopilot will command a turn to the right.

c. NAV Radio

voltage: ±150 mVdc for full scale deflection of the LT/RT needle.

pins: P1-30 NAV +RT

P1-31 NAV +LT

polarity: A positive voltage (+RT relative to +LT) shall be provided whenever the aircraft is tracking
to the left of the desired course, such that the autopilot will command a turn to the right.

d. NAV Flag

voltage: >225 mVdc for NAV Flag out of view.

pins: P1-13 NAV Flag HI

P1-14 NAV Flag LO

polarity: A positive voltage (HI relative to LO) greater than the threshold shall be provided
whenever the navigation signal is of usable strength.

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e. GPSS (System 55X/55SR/550 Only)

data bus: ARINC 429

pins: P2-36 ARINC 429 A IN

P2-37 ARINC 429 B IN

labels: 121 Bank Angle Command

312 Ground Speed

purpose: Lateral Steering when GPSS mode is engaged.

f. GPSS Enable (System 55X/55SR/550 Only)

pins: P2-38 GPSS Ground Strap

P2-43 Ground

purpose: Enables engagement of GPSS mode.

g. GS Radio

voltage: ±150 mVdc for full scale deflection of the UP/DN needle.

pins: P2-18 GS +UP

P2-19 GS +DN

polarity: A positive voltage (+UP relative to +DN) shall be provided whenever the aircraft is below
the glideslope, such that the autopilot will command a pitch up.

h. GS Flag

voltage: >225 mVdc for GS Flag out of view.

pins: P2-1 GS Flag HI

P2-2 GS Flag LO

polarity: A positive voltage (HI relative to LO) greater than the threshold shall be provided
whenever the navigation signal is of usable strength.

i. Intensity Control

pin: P1-15

purpose: Varies backlight intensity of autopilot mode selector switches.

j. Localizer Switch

type: Tuned

pin: P1-32

purpose: Closed to ground when the navigation receiver is tuned to a localizer frequency, but open
otherwise.

k. CWS Switch

type: Momentary, Normally Open

pins: P2-5

purpose: Closed to ground while maneuvering aircraft to desired attitude, then opened to engage
the CWS mode.

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l. Flight Director Manual Flight Enable Switch

type: Toggle, Normally Open (Part of Autopilot Master Switch)

pins: P2-8

purpose: Closed to ground to enable manual flight by flight director. This disengages both the roll
and pitch servos without disconnecting the autopilot.

m. Remote Disconnect Switch

type: Momentary, Normally Closed

pins: P1-17
P1-34

purpose: Opened to disconnect autopilot and interrupt trim.

1.5 Connector Pinouts

a. Programmer/Computer (System 55)

The Programmer/Computer has a pair of interface connectors designated P1 and P2. The pinout of each
is shown in Table 1-2.

b. Programmer/Computer (System 55X/55SR)

The Programmer/Computer has a pair of interface connectors designated P1 and P2. The pinout of each
is shown in Table 1-3.

c. Programmer/Computer (System 550)

The Programmer/Computer has a pair of interface connectors designated P1 and P2. The pinout of each
is shown in Table 1-4.

d. Turn Coordinator

The Turn Coordinator has one connector. Its pinout is shown in Table 1-5.

e. Directional Gyro

The Directional Gyro has one connector. Its pinout is shown in Table 1-6.

f. Horizontal Situation Indicator

The Horizontal Situation Indicator has a pair of interface connectors designated CN1 and CN2. The pinout
of each is shown in Table 1-7.

g. Absolute Pressure Transducer

The Absolute Pressure Transducer has one connector. Its pinout is shown in Table 1-8.

h. Roll Servo

The Roll Servo has one connector. Its pinout is shown in Table 1-9.

i. Pitch Servo

The Pitch Servo has one connector. Its pinout is shown in Table 1-10.

j. Trim Servo

The Trim Servo has one connector. Its pinout is shown in Table 1-11.

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Table 1-1. Heading Error and Course Error Inputs

HEADING HEADING COURSE
SYSTEM ERROR ERROR
M FG M ODEL TYPE INPUT INPUT

AERONETICS 8000 HSI (AC) 145 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

ARINC STANDARD HSI (AC) 50 m Vpp/deg 50 m Vpp/deg

BENDIX HSD-880 HSI (DC) 190 m Vdc/deg 190 m Vdc/deg

BENDIX IN831A HSI (AC) 145 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

CESSNA/ARC IG-832A/832C, HSI (DC) 55 m Vdc/deg 55 m Vdc/deg

IG-859A

COLLINS P/N-101 HSI (AC) 50 m Vpp/deg 50 m Vpp/deg

COLLINS 331A-6P/6R HSI (AC) 80 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

EDO DG-360, HSI (DC) 55 m Vdc/deg 55 m Vdc/deg

NSD-360/360A

EDO 52D54, 52D154 DG (AC) 10 m Vpp/deg 10 m Vpp/deg

EDO 52D254 DG (DC) 55 m Vdc/deg 55 m Vdc/deg

KING KCS-55/55A HSI (DC) 550 m Vdc/deg 210 m Vdc/deg

KING KG-107 DG (DC) 550 m Vdc/deg 210 m Vdc/deg

KING KPI-550/550A HSI (AC) 50 m Vpp/deg 50 m Vpp/deg

MEGGITT MAGIC EFIS HSI (AC) 145 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

NARCO HSI-100/100S HSI (AC) 120 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

S-TEC 6406-( ) DG (AC) 100 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

S-TEC 6443-( ) HSI (AC) 145 m Vpp/deg 100 m Vpp/deg

S-TEC ST-500 HSI (DC) 25 m Vdc/deg 25 m Vdc/deg

S-TEC ST-901 HSI (DC) 45 m Vdc/deg 45 m Vdc/deg

SIG MA-TEK IU262-014-11, DG (DC) 55 m Vdc/deg 55 m Vdc/deg

IU262-014-13,
IU262-015-12,
IU262-015-13

SIG MA-TEK IU445-004-9 HSI (DC) 50 m Vdc/deg 50 m Vdc/deg

Notes:
1) AC Heading System s are excited by a 5 kHz square wave.
2) AC Heading Error and Course Error scales are approxim ations only under autopilot load.

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Table 1-2. System 55 Programmer/Computer Pinout

PIN P1 SIGNAL PIN P2 SIGNAL
1 Roll Motor 2 1 GS Flag HI
2 Ground (Pitch Solenoid) 2 GS Flag LO
3 Pitch Motor 2 3 Roll Solenoid Engage (YD)
4 Auto Trim DN Switch 4 FD Engage (Single Cue FD Only)
5 Rate Gyro Tach 5 CWS Switch
6 Rate Gyro Reference 6 Ground (CWS Switch)
7 AC Heading Error 7 Signal Reference (Remote Annun)
8 AC Course Error 8 FD Manual Flight Enable Switch
9 DG Ground Strap 9 FD Flag (Double Cue FD Only)
10 Ground (DG Strap) 10 10 Vdc (Parallax Pot)
11 DC Course Error HI 11 Pitch Steering Centering
12 DC Course Error LO 12 Roll Steering (Remote Annun)
13 NAV Flag HI 13 Pitch Steering (Remote Annun)
14 NAV Flag LO 14 Trim Interrupt (Remote Disc Switch)
15 Intensity Control 15 Manual Trim DN Switch
16 Ground (Transducer) 16 Manual Trim UP Switch
17 Remote Disconnect Switch 17 Trim Motor +DN
18 Roll Solenoid Engage 18 GS +UP
19 Roll Motor 1 19 GS +DN
20 Pitch Solenoid Engage 20 ALT Engage (Sel Altr)
21 Pitch Motor 1 21 VS Select Control (Sel Altr)
22 Auto Trim UP Switch 22 VS Command (Sel Altr)
23 Ground (Auto Trim Switch Common) 23 Sel Altr Ground Strap
24 Rate Gyro 24 Load (Remote Annun)
25 Excitation (Heading System) 25 Clock (Remote Annun)
26 Excitation Reference (Heading System) 26 Data (Remote Annun)
27 Signal Reference (Heading System) 27 Audio
28 DC Heading Error HI 28 Pitch Flap Pot
29 DC Heading Error LO 29 Signal Reference
30 NAV +RT 30 Signal Reference (Flap Pots)
31 NAV +LT 31 Trim Flap Pot
32 Localizer Switch 32 Trim Motor +UP
33 10 Vdc (Transducer) 33 Trim Solenoid Engage
34 AP A+ 34 Adapted Roll Error
35 Airframe Ground 35 Signal Reference
36 Ground (Roll Solenoid) 36 N/C
37 N/C 37 N/C
38 10 Vdc (Heading System) 38 N/C
39 Shield Ground (Roll Servo) 39 Shield Ground (GS Receiver)
40 Shield Ground (Pitch Servo) 40 Shield Ground (Remote Annun)
41 Shield Ground (Turn Coordinator) 41 Shield Ground (Remote Annun)
42 Shield Ground (Heading System) 42 Ground (Sel Altr Strap)
43 Ground (Heading System) 43 Shield Ground
44 Shield Ground (Heading System) 44 Ground (Parallax Pot)
45 Shield Ground (Navigation Receiver) 45 Shield Ground (Flap Pots)
46 Shield Ground (Transducer) 46 Shield Ground
47 Accelerometer 47 Shield Ground (Trim Servo)
48 Pulser Disable 48 Ground (Trim Solenoid)
49 N/C 49 Shield Ground (Sel Altr)
50 Transducer 50 A+ (Trim)

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Table 1-3. System 55X/55SR Programmer/Computer Pinout

PIN P1 SIGNAL PIN P2 SIGNAL
1 Roll Motor 2 1 GS Flag HI
2 Ground (Pitch Solenoid) 2 GS Flag LO
3 Pitch Motor 2 3 Roll Solenoid Engage (YD)
4 Auto Trim DN Switch 4 FD Engage (Single Cue FD Only)
5 Rate Gyro Tach 5 CWS Switch
6 Rate Gyro Reference 6 Ground (CWS Switch)
7 AC Heading Error 7 Signal Reference (Remote Annun)
8 AC Course Error 8 FD Manual Flight Enable Switch
9 DG Ground Strap 9 FD Flag (Double Cue FD Only)
10 Ground (DG Strap) 10 10 Vdc (Parallax Pot)
11 DC Course Error HI 11 Pitch Steering Centering
12 DC Course Error LO 12 Roll Steering (Remote Annun)
13 NAV Flag HI 13 Pitch Steering (Remote Annun)
14 NAV Flag LO 14 Trim Interrupt (Remote Disc Switch)
15 Intensity Control 15 Manual Trim DN Switch
16 Ground (Transducer) 16 Manual Trim UP Switch
17 Remote Disconnect Switch 17 Trim Motor +DN
18 Roll Solenoid Engage 18 GS +UP
19 Roll Motor 1 19 GS +DN
20 Pitch Solenoid Engage 20 ALT Engage (Sel Altr)
21 Pitch Motor 1 21 VS Select Control (Sel Altr)
22 Auto Trim UP Switch 22 VS Command (Sel Altr)
23 Ground (Auto Trim Switch Common) 23 Sel Altr Ground Strap
24 Rate Gyro 24 Load (Remote Annun)
25 Excitation (Heading System) 25 Clock (Remote Annun)
26 Excitation Reference (Heading System) 26 Data (Remote Annun)
27 Signal Reference (Heading System) 27 Audio
28 DC Heading Error HI 28 Pitch Flap Pot
29 DC Heading Error LO 29 Signal Reference
30 NAV +RT 30 Signal Reference (Flap Pots)
31 NAV +LT 31 Trim Flap Pot
32 Localizer Switch 32 Trim Motor +UP
33 10 Vdc (Transducer) 33 Trim Solenoid Engage
34 AP A+ 34 Adapted Roll Error
35 Airframe Ground 35 Signal Reference
36 Ground (Roll Solenoid) 36 ARINC 429 A IN (GPSS)
37 ARINC 429 B OUT (Not Used) 37 ARINC 429 B IN (GPSS)
38 10 Vdc (Heading System) 38 GPSS Ground Strap
39 Shield Ground (Roll Servo) 39 Shield Ground (GS Receiver)
40 Shield Ground (Pitch Servo) 40 Shield Ground (Remote Annun)
41 Shield Ground (Turn Coordinator) 41 Shield Ground (Remote Annun)
42 Shield Ground (Heading System) 42 Ground (Sel Altr Strap)
43 Ground (Heading System) 43 Ground (GPSS Strap)
44 Shield Ground (Heading System) 44 Ground (Parallax Pot)
45 Shield Ground (Navigation Receiver) 45 Shield Ground (Flap Pots)
46 Shield Ground (Transducer) 46 Shield Ground (ARINC 429 GPSS IN)
47 Accelerometer 47 Shield Ground (Trim Servo)
48 ARINC 429 A OUT (Not Used) 48 Ground (Trim Solenoid)
49 GPS Switch 49 Shield Ground (Sel Altr)
50 Transducer 50 A+ (Trim)

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Table 1-4. System 550 Programmer/Computer Pinout

PIN P1 SIGNAL PIN P2 SIGNAL
1 Roll Motor 2 1 GS Flag HI
2 Ground (Pitch Solenoid) 2 GS Flag LO
3 Pitch Motor 2 3 Roll Solenoid Engage (YD)
4 Auto Trim DN Switch 4 FD Engage
5 Rate Gyro Tach 5 CWS Switch
6 Rate Gyro Reference 6 Ground (CWS Switch)
7 AC Heading Error 7 Signal Reference
8 AC Course Error 8 FD Manual Flight Enable Switch
9 DG Ground Strap (Not Used) 9 FD Flag (Not Used)
10 Ground 10 10 Vdc
11 DC Course Error HI (Not Used) 11 Pitch Steering Centering
12 DC Course Error LO (Not Used) 12 Roll Steering
13 NAV Flag HI 13 Pitch Steering
14 NAV Flag LO 14 Trim Interrupt (Remote Disc Switch)
15 Intensity Control 15 Manual Trim DN Switch
16 Ground (Transducer) 16 Manual Trim UP Switch
17 Remote Disconnect Switch 17 Trim Motor +DN
18 Roll Solenoid Engage 18 GS +UP
19 Roll Motor 1 19 GS +DN
20 Pitch Solenoid Engage 20 ALT Engage (Sel Altr)
21 Pitch Motor 1 21 VS Select Control (Sel Altr)
22 Auto Trim UP Switch 22 VS Command (Sel Altr)
23 Ground (Auto Trim Switch Common) 23 Sel Altr Ground Strap
24 Rate Gyro 24 Load (Remote Annun)
25 Excitation 25 Clock (Remote Annun)
26 Excitation Reference 26 Data (Remote Annun)
27 Signal Reference 27 Audio
28 DC Heading Error HI (Not Used) 28 Pitch Flap Pot
29 DC Heading Error LO (Not Used) 29 Signal Reference
30 NAV +RT 30 Signal Reference (Flap Pots)
31 NAV +LT 31 Trim Flap Pot
32 Localizer Switch 32 Trim Motor +UP
33 10 Vdc (Transducer) 33 Trim Solenoid Engage
34 AP A+ 34 Adapted Roll Error
35 Airframe Ground 35 Signal Reference
36 Ground (Roll Solenoid) 36 ARINC 429 A IN (GPSS)
37 ARINC 429 B OUT (Not Used) 37 ARINC 429 B IN (GPSS)
38 10 Vdc 38 GPSS Ground Strap
39 Shield Ground (Roll Servo) 39 Ground (GPSS Strap)
40 Shield Ground (Pitch Servo) 40 Shield Ground
41 Shield Ground (Turn Coordinator) 41 Shield Ground (Remote Annun)
42 Shield Ground 42 Ground (Sel Altr Strap)
43 Ground 43 Shield Ground (ARINC 429 GPSS IN)
44 Shield Ground 44 Ground
45 Shield Ground 45 Shield Ground (Flap Pots)
46 Shield Ground (Transducer) 46 Shield Ground
47 Accelerometer 47 Shield Ground (Trim Servo)
48 ARINC 429 A OUT (Not Used) 48 Ground (Trim Solenoid)
49 GPS Switch 49 Shield Ground (Sel Altr)
50 Transducer 50 A+ (Trim)

Table 1-5. Turn Coordinator Pinout

PIN SIGNAL
A A+ (Turn & Bank)
B Airframe Ground
C Rate Gyro
D Rate Gyro Reference
E Rate Gyro Tach

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Table 1-6. Directional Gyro Pinout

PIN SIGNAL
A AC Heading Error
B Excitation Reference
D Signal Reference
E Signal Reference
H N/C

Table 1-7. Horizontal Situation Indicator Pinout

P IN C N 1 SIG N A L P IN C N 2 SIG N A L
1 B ootstrap 1 R otor H 1 S hield G round
2 B ootstrap 2 R otor H 2 S hield G round
3 B ootstrap 2 S tator X 3 C om pass M onitor
4 B ootstrap 2 S tator Y 4 S hield G round
5 B ootstrap 2 S tator Z 5 S hield G round
6 S hield G round 6 14 V dc (From R em ote D G )
7 28 V dc (From R em ote D G ) 7 A C P hase 1
8 P ow er G round 8 A utom atic Energy M ode C W
9 H eading C .T. Stator Z 9 E ast-W est Potentiom eter 1
10 H eading C .T. Stator X 10 E ast-W est Potentiom eter 3
11 H eading C .T. Stator Y 11 Lighting B us (A+ = 28 V dc) or G round (A+ = 14 V dc)
12 H eading C .T. R otor C 12 Flux D etector Stator Y
13 H eading C .T. R otor H 13 Flux D etector Stator X
14 B ootstrap 1 R otor C 14 N orth-S outh Potentiom eter 2
15 B ootstrap 2 R otor C 15 Flux D etector Stator Z
16 B ootstrap 1 S tator X 16 N orth-S outh Potentiom eter 1
17 B ootstrap 1 S tator Y 17 G yro H eading S tator Y
18 B ootstrap 1 S tator Z 18 S hield G round
19 S hield G round 19 A utom atic Energy M ode Enable
20 S pare G round 20 H eading V alid
21 C ourse D atum C .T. Stator Z 21 A utom atic Energy M ode C C W
22 C ourse D atum C .T. Stator Y 22 O BS R esolver A
23 C ourse D atum C .T. Stator X 23 O BS R esolver B
24 C ourse D atum C .T. R otor C 24 O BS R esolver C
25 C ourse D atum C .T. R otor H 25 O BS R esolver D
26 To-F rom +TO
27 N AV +LT
28 G S +D N
29 R eset
30 Lighting C om m on
31 Lighting B us (A+ = 14 V dc)
32 N orth-S outh Potentiom eter 3
33 G yro H eading S tator X
34 A C P hase 2
35 G S F lag LO
36 G S F lag H I
37 N AV Flag H I
38 N AV Flag LO
39 O BS R esolver E
40 O BS R esolver F
41 O BS R esolver G
42 To-F rom +FR O M
43 N AV +R T
44 G S +U P
45 Flux D etector C .T. R otor C
46 Flux D etector C .T. R otor H
47 S hield G round
48 S hield G round
49 E ast-W est Potentiom eter 2
50 G yro H eading S tator Z

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Table 1-8. Pressure Transducer Pinout

PIN SIGNAL
1 Transducer
2 Ground (Transducer)
3 10 Vdc

Table 1-9. Roll Servo Pinout

PIN SIGNAL
1 Roll Solenoid Engage
2 Ground (Roll Solenoid)
3 Roll Motor 1
4 Roll Motor 2
5 N/C
6 N/C
7 N/C
8 N/C
9 N/C

Table 1-10. Pitch Servo Pinout

PIN SIGNAL
1 Pitch Solenoid Engage
2 Ground (Pitch Solenoid)
3 Pitch Motor 2
4 Pitch Motor 1
5 N/C
6 Auto Trim UP Switch
7 Ground (Auto Trim Switch Common)
8 Auto Trim DN Switch
9 N/C

Table 1-11. Trim Servo Pinout

PIN SIGNAL
1 Trim Solenoid Engage
2 Ground (Trim Solenoid)
3 Trim Motor +UP
4 Trim Motor +DN
5 N/C
6 N/C
7 N/C
8 N/C
9 N/C

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1.6 Specifications

Programmer/Computer, System 55/55X/55SR/550

Rated Voltage: 14/28 Vdc
Dimensions: 9.460 x 6.250 x 1.500 in.
Weight: 2.7 lb.
TSO: C9c, C52a

Turn Coordinator
Rated Voltage: 14/28 Vdc
Flag Voltage Detector Operating Limits: 9 Vdc
Flag RPM Detector Operating Limits: Nominal RPM less 20%
Dimensions: 3.250 x 3.250 x 6.550 in.
Weight: 1.8 lb.
TSO: C3b

Directional Gyro
Rated Pressure: 4.5 to 5.2 in. Hg.
Minimum Air Filtration: 95% on 0.3 Micron Particles
Minimum Air Flow: 2.2 CFM
Pick-off: AC, Linear Transformer
Light Tray Voltage: 14/28 Vdc
Dimensions: 3.370 x 3.440 x 7.180 in.
Weight: 2.5 lb.
TSO: C5c

Horizontal Situation Indicator

Rated Voltage: 14/28 Vdc
Dimensions: 7.210 x 3.375 x 3.375 in.
Weight: 2.9 lb.
TSO: C6d, C9c, C34e, C36e, C40c, C52a
Absolute Pressure Transducer
Rated Voltage: 10 Vdc
Pressure Range: 0-15 PSI Absolute
Overpressure: 150% of Operating Maximum
Weight: 0.20 lb.
Dimensions: 3.000 x 2.430 x 1.880 in.

Roll/Pitch/Trim Servo
Rated Voltage: 14/28 Vdc
Weight: 2.9 lb.
Dimensions: 3.880 x 3.750 x 7.250 in.
TSO: C9c

Current Requirements, System 55/55X/55SR/550 @14 Vdc @ 28 Vdc

Average Operating Current: 1.0 Amp 0.5 Amp
Maximum Current: 5.0 Amp 3.0 Amp

1.7 Technical Support

Ph. 800-872-7832
Fax. 940-328-0753

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SECTION 2
FUNCTIONAL BENCH TEST

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2.1 Equipment Required

Nomenclature S-TEC PN
Bench Test Set 9526
Adapter, Programmer/Computer 9579
Breakout Box, Turn Coordinator 95109
Rate Table N/A (Note)
Digital Voltmeter N/A

Note: Use Dirigo Compass & Instrument FSN 4920-348-2445, Ideal-Aerosmith PN 1252 NA, Televiso
PN 4920 348-2445, or equivalent.

2.2 Purpose

A unit that passes its functional bench test in section 2.3 may be considered airworthy, and tagged as
serviceable for installation in an aircraft. A functional bench test is provided for the following units that are
major components of the System 55/55X/55SR/550 autopilot:

UNIT PN SEC.
Programmer/Computer 01192-( )-( ) & PM 2.3.1
Turn Coordinator 6405-( ) 2.3.2

2.3 Functional Bench Test Procedure

2.3.1 Programmer/Computer

a. Preparation for Testing

1. Ensure that the POWER switch on the Bench Test Set control panel is in the OFF (center) position.

2. Connect the test setup as shown in Fig. 2-2.

3. Configure the Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Set the HDG SYSTEM switch to either the AC HDG (center), KCS 55 (up), or NSD 360 (down)
position, whichever is appropriate for the unit under test (UUT) due to its internal configuration for a
particular heading system - see Table 2-3 to determine switch position.

Set the DG/HSI switch to either the DG (up) or HSI (down) position, whichever is appropriate for the UUT.

Set the METER SEL switch to the VOR/LOC (up) position.

Set the RDY switch to the ROLL RDY (up) position.

Set the ALT SEL ENGAGE/LOC switch to the NEUTRAL (center) position.

Set the VS SELECT/MODIFIER switch to the MODIFIER (down) position.

Set the SENSOR switch to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Set the MANUAL switch to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Rotate the NAV FLAG pot fully CW.

Rotate the GS FLAG pot fully CW.

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4. Configure the Adapter control panel as follows:

Set the MASTER switch to the FD/AP (up) position.

Set the TRIM switch to the OFF (down) position.

Set the ALT SEL switch to the OUT (down) position.

b. Power-Up Test

1. Set the POWER switch on the Bench Test Set control panel to either 14V (up) or 28V (down),
whichever is appropriate for the UUT.

Verify:

All annunciations appear on UUT display as shown in Fig. 2-1.

Fig. 2-1. Power-Up Annunciations

After 10 seconds, all annunciations are extinguished.

After another 10 seconds, only RDY annunciation re-appears.

Notes: 1. For units with serial number less than 736, all annunciations appear for just 5 seconds
following power-up, after which only RDY annunciation remains.

2. For units with serial number greater than 3001, software revision number briefly appears
between 10 and 20 seconds following power-up.

c. Gyro Tach Discrete Test

1. Set the RDY switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the OFF (center) position.

Verify:

RDY annunciation is extinguished.

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2. Set the RDY switch on Bench Test Set control panel back to the ROLL RDY (up) position.

Verify:

RDY annunciation re-appears .

d. Primary Roll Modes Engagement Test

1. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

Only HDG annunciation appears on UUT display.

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

2. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

Only NAV annunciation appears on UUT display.

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

3. Press the REV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

Only REV annunciation appears on UUT display.

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

4. Press the APR mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

Only NAV and APR annunciations appear on UUT display.

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

e. Heading Channel Test

1. Configure the Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Set the DVM SELECT switch to TURN COORD.

Adjust the TURN COORD pot until approximately 0 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

Set the DVM SELECT switch to either AC HDG or DC HDG, whichever is appropriate for the UUT
due to its internal configuration for a particular heading system - see Table 2-3 to determine switch
position.

Adjust the HDG/CRS pot until approximately 0 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

Set the DVM SELECT switch to SERVO.

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2. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

0 ± 1.5 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

3. Rotate the HDG/CRS pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: +3.5 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: +7.0 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

4. Rotate the HDG/CRS pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CCW.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: -3.5 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: -7.0 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

f. Turn Rate Channel Test

1. Configure the Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Set the DVM SELECT switch to either AC HDG or DC HDG, whichever is appropriate for the UUT
due to its internal configuration for a particular heading system - see Table 2-3 to determine switch
position.

Adjust the HDG/CRS pot until approximately 0 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

Set the DVM SELECT switch to SERVO.

2. Rotate the TURN COORD pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: -3.5 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: -7.0 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

3. Rotate the TURN COORD pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CCW.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: +3.5 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: +7.0 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

g. Navigation Channel Test

1. Configure the Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Set the DVM SELECT switch to TURN COORD.

Adjust the TURN COORD pot until approximately 0 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

Rotate the VOR/LOC L-R pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

Set the DVM SELECT switch to SERVO.

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2. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: +3.5 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: +7.0 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

3. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

4. Rotate the VOR/LOC L-R pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CCW.

5. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: -3.5 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: -7.0 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

6. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

7. Rotate the VOR/LOC L-R pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

8. Press the REV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: -3.5 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: -7.0 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

9. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

10. Rotate the VOR/LOC L-R pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CCW.

11. Press the REV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: +3.5 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: +7.0 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

12. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

13. Rotate the VOR/LOC L-R pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

14. Press the APR mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: +3.5 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: +7.0 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

15. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

16. Rotate the VOR/LOC L-R pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CCW.

17. Press the APR mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: -3.5 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: -7.0 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

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h. Course Channel Test

1. Configure the Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Adjust the VOR/LOC L-R pot until PERCENT RADIO meter is at approximately 0%.

2. Rotate the HDG/CRS pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: +3.5 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: +7.0 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

3. Rotate the HDG/CRS pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CCW.

Verify:

14 Vdc units: -3.5 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

28 Vdc units: -7.0 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

i. Disconnect Test

1. Press the A/P DISC switch on Bench Test Set control panel.

Verify:

RDY annunciation flashes on UUT display while audible alert sounds, and all other annunciations are
extinguished.

After 5 seconds, RDY annunciation stops flashing but remains displayed, and audible alert ceases.

j. Primary Pitch Modes Engage Test

1. Unplug the Adapter ROLL servo connector from Bench Test Set SERVO receptacle.

2. Plug the Adapter PITCH servo connector into Bench Test Set SERVO receptacle.

3. Press the ALT mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

No change to UUT display.

4. Press the VS mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

No change to UUT display.

5. Engage a primary roll mode (HDG, NAV, REV, APR) by pressing the appropriate mode selector
switch on UUT.

6. Press the ALT mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

The ALT annunciation appears on UUT display.

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

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7. Press the VS mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

The VS annunciation appears on UUT display.

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

k. Altitude Channel Test

Note: Due to an oscillator internal to the UUT, the servo voltage displayed on the DVM is disturbed at
a frequency of 1 Hz when the ALT mode is engaged.

1. Press the ALT mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

2. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT 3-4 detents CW to command an increase in altitude.

Verify:

Voltage displayed on DVM increases positively for each detent.

3. Press the VS mode selector switch on UUT.

4. Press the ALT mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

5. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT 3-4 detents CCW to command a decrease in altitude.

Verify:

Voltage displayed on DVM increases negatively for each detent.

l. Stall Warning and Commanded Vertical Speed Display Test

Notes: 1. The commanded vertical speed, which is displayed on the UUT when the VS mode
is engaged, has the prefix "+" to indicate a climb or "-" to indicate a descent.

2. The displayed commanded vertical speed must be multiplied by 100 to obtain the actual
commanded vertical speed.

1. Press the VS mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

A commanded vertical speed of 0 FPM, with an error of 100 FPM climbing or descending,
is displayed on UUT (i.e., either 0, +1, or -1 is displayed).

2. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CW until +2 (200 FPM commanded climb rate) is displayed.

Verify:

After 15 seconds, since the commanded vertical speed cannot be satisfied, the VS annunciation
on UUT flashes to indicate the possibility of an impending stall.

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3. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CCW until 0 (0 FPM) is displayed.

Verify:

The VS annunciation stops flashing but remains displayed.

4. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CW.

Verify:

As displayed on UUT, each detent commands a vertical speed increase of +1 (100 FPM climbing),
up to the limit of +16 (1600 FPM climbing) for System 55/55X/55SR or +30 (3000 FPM climbing)
for System 550.

5. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CCW until 0 FPM is displayed.

6. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CCW.

Verify:

As displayed on UUT, each detent commands a vertical speed increase of -1 (100 FPM descending),
up to the limit of -16 (1600 FPM descending) for System 55/55X/55SR or -30 (3000 FPM descending)
for System 550.

m. Vertical Speed Channel Test

Note: Due to an oscillator internal to the UUT, the servo voltage displayed on the DVM is disturbed
at a frequency of 1 Hz when the VS mode is engaged.

1. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CW until 0 FPM is displayed.

Verify:

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

2. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT 3-4 detents CW to command a vertical speed increase in the rate of
climb.

Verify:

Voltage displayed on DVM increases positively for each detent.

3. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT CCW until 0 FPM is displayed.

4. Rotate the Modifier Knob on UUT 3-4 detents CCW to command a vertical speed increase in the rate
of descent.

Verify:

Voltage displayed on DVM increases negatively for each detent.

Note: If UUT is a System 55SR, engage the NAV and ALT modes, and then proceed to step r.

n. Glideslope Mode Automatic Arm and Couple Test

1. Configure the Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Set the METER SEL switch to the GS (down) position.

Adjust the GS UP-DN pot for > 60% below the glideslope centerline.

Note: As shown on the PERCENT RADIO meter, below glideslope is to the right of zero.

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2. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT.

3. Press the ALT mode selector switch on UUT.

4. Set the ALT SEL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the LOC (down) position.

Verify:

After the period shown in Table 2-1, the GS annunciation appears on UUT display.

Table 2-1. GS Mode Auto Arm Period

UUT Mod Code Period
AC/AC or Higher 1 – 0.50 sec
Lower than AC/AC 10 – 0.50 sec

5. Slowly rotate the GS UP-DN pot on Bench Test Set control panel CCW until the ALT annunciation on
UUT is extinguished.

Verify:

PERCENT RADIO meter on Bench Test Set control panel is approximately 5% below the glideslope
centerline.

o. Glideslope Mode Manual Arm Test

1. Press the HDG mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

The ALT annunciation appears on UUT display.

The GS annunciation is extinguished.

2. Adjust the GS UP-DN pot on Bench Test Set control panel for between 5% and 60% below
the glideslope centerline.

3. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT.

4. Press the ALT mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

The GS annunciation appears on UUT display.

p. Glideslope Flag Test

1. Slowly rotate the GS UP-DN pot on Bench Test Set control panel CCW until the ALT annunciation on
UUT is extinguished.
2. Set the DVM SELECT switch on Bench Test Set control panel to GS FLAG.
3. Slowly rotate the GS FLAG pot on Bench Test Set control panel CCW until GS flashes on UUT
display.
Verify:
The FAIL annunciation appears on UUT display.

200-250 mVdc is displayed on DVM.

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4. Rotate the GS FLAG pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

Verify:

The GS annunciation stops flashing but remains displayed.

The FAIL annunciation is extinguished.

q. Glideslope Mode Disable Test

1. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

The ALT annunciation appears on UUT display.

The GS annunciation flashes.

2. Press the NAV mode selector switch on UUT display.

Verify:

The GS annunciation is extinguished.

r. Navigation Flag Test

1. Set the DVM SELECT switch on Bench Test Set control panel to NAV FLAG.

2. Slowly rotate the NAV FLAG pot on Bench Test Set control panel CCW until NAV annunciation
flashes on UUT display.

Verify:

The FAIL annunciation appears on UUT display.

200 - 250 mVdc is displayed on DVM.

3. Rotate the NAV FLAG pot on Bench Test Set control panel fully CW.

Verify:

The NAV annunciation stops flashing but remains displayed.

The FAIL annunciation is extinguished.

s. Accelerometer Channel Test

1. Set the DVM SELECT switch on Bench Test Set control panel to SERVO.

2. Gently move the UUT up and down repeatedly in a quick motion, while keeping it level.

Verify:

Resultant changing voltage is displayed on DVM.

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t. Excessive G-Force Test

Note: If UUT is a System 550, proceed to step u.

1. From its position of rest, tilt the front end (bezel) of UUT upward to the angle shown in Table 2-2a,
relative to the horizontal.

Verify:

SOL lamp is illuminated on Bench Test Set control panel.

2. Tilt the UUT upward even more to the angle shown in Table 2-2b.

Verify:

SOL lamp is extinguished.

Table 2-2a. Pitch Solenoid Engaged

UUT PN ANGLE
01192-( )-( ) 60.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T 60.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF 60.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )-30 65.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T-30 65.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF-30 65.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )-45 69.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T-45 69.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF-45 69.0° – 1.0°

Table 2-2b. Pitch Solenoid Disengaged

UUT PN ANGLE
01192-( )-( ) 72.5° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T 72.5° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF 72.5° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )-30 75.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T-30 75.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF-30 75.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )-45 78.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T-45 78.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF-45 78.0° – 1.0°

u. Trim Channel Test

1. Return UUT to its position of rest.

Note: If UUT is equipped with autotrim, as denoted by suffix T to PN, proceed to step 6.

2. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM UP (up) position.

Verify:

After 3 seconds, TRIM annunciation appears on UUT display and audible alert sounds.

After 7 seconds, TRIM annunciation flashes and audible alert ceases.

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3. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

4. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM DN (down) position.

Verify:

After 3 seconds, TRIM annunciation appears on UUT display and audible alert sounds.

After 7 seconds, TRIM annunciation flashes and audible alert ceases.

5. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

Note: Proceed to v.

6. Press the A/P DISC switch on Bench Test Set Control Panel.

7. Unplug the Adapter PITCH servo connector from Bench Test Set SERVO receptacle.

8. Plug the Adapter TRIM servo connector into Bench Test Set SERVO receptacle.

9. Set the TRIM switch on Adapter control panel to the ON (up) position.

10. Engage a primary roll mode (HDG, NAV, REV, APR) by pressing the appropriate mode selector
switch on UUT.

11. Engage a primary pitch mode (ALT, VS) by pressing the appropriate mode selector switch on UUT.

Verify:

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

12. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM UP (up) position.

Verify:

Voltage displayed on DVM begins to increase positively.

After 3 seconds, TRIM annunciation appears on UUT display.

After 7 seconds, TRIM annunciation flashes.

After 10 seconds, voltage displayed on DVM reaches limit as follows:

14 Vdc units: +10 Vdc to +14 Vdc

28 Vdc units: +20 Vdc to +28 Vdc

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13. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

14. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM DN (down) position.

Verify:

Voltage displayed on DVM begins to increase negatively.

After 3 seconds, TRIM annunciation appears on UUT display.

After 7 seconds, TRIM annunciation flashes.

After 10 seconds, voltage displayed on DVM reaches limit as follows:

14 Vdc units: -10 Vdc to -14 Vdc

28 Vdc units: -20 Vdc to -28 Vdc

15. Set the SENSOR switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

16. Set the MANUAL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to either the TRIM UP or TRIM DN position.

Verify:

RDY annunciation flashes on UUT display while audible alert sounds.

After 5 seconds, RDY annunciation stops flashing but remains displayed, and audible alert ceases.

TRIM annunciation flashes on UUT display.

17. Set the MANUAL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

18. Set the MANUAL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM UP position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation flashes on UUT display.

14 Vdc units: +10 Vdc to +14 Vdc is displayed on DVM

28 Vdc units: +20 Vdc to +28 Vdc is displayed on DVM

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19. Set the MANUAL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

20. Set the MANUAL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM DN position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation flashes on UUT display.

14 Vdc units: -10 Vdc to -14 Vdc is displayed on DVM

28 Vdc units: -20 Vdc to -28 Vdc is displayed on DVM

21. Set the MANUAL switch on Bench Test Set control panel to the TRIM OFF (center) position.

Verify:

TRIM annunciation is extinguished.

0 ± 1 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

v. Control Wheel Steering Mode Test

1. Press and release the CWS switch on Adapter control panel.

Verify:

CWS and VS annunciations appear on UUT display.

A commanded vertical speed of 0 FPM, with an error of 100 FPM climbing or descending, is displayed on
UUT (i.e., either 0, +1, or -1 is displayed).

w. End of Test

1. Set the POWER switch on the Bench Test Set control panel to the OFF (center) position.

2. Remove UUT from test setup.

2.3.2 Turn Coordinator

a. Preparation for Testing

1. Ensure that the POWER switch on the Breakout Box control panel is in the OFF (left) position.

2. Configure the Rate Table control panel as follows:

Set the DIRECTION OF TURN switch to the OFF position.

Set the DEGREES PER MINUTE switch to the 180° position.

3. Connect the test setup as shown in Fig. 2-3.

4. Insert the DVM (+) lead into the TACH jack on Breakout Box.

5. Insert the DVM (-) lead into the GND jack on Breakout Box.

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b. Inclinometer Test

1. Observe the INCLINOMETER BALL on UUT display.

Verify:

INCLINOMETER BALL is centered between the two vertical white lines .

2. Tilt the right side of UUT upward to an angle of 8° degrees relative to the horizontal.

Verify:

INCLINOMETER BALL moves freely to its leftmost range.

3. Return the UUT to its position of rest.

4. Tilt the left side of UUT upward to an angle of 8° degrees relative to the horizontal.

Verify:

INCLINOMETER BALL moves freely to its rightmost range.

5. Return the UUT to its position of rest.

c. Power-Up Test

1. Set the POWER switch on Breakout Box control panel to the ON (right) position.

Verify:

LOW VOLTAGE FLAG on UUT is out of view.

d. Tachometer Test

1. After 1 minute, > 7.5 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

e. Turn Rate Test

1. Move the DVM (+) lead to TURN RATE jack on Breakout Box.

2. Move the DVM (-) lead to REF jack on Breakout Box.

Note: Hereafter, whenever the Rate Table is rotating, monitor the cable connected to the UUT and
ensure that it does not become entangled in the test setup. Never leave the test setup
unattended while the Rate Table is rotating.

3. Set the DIRECTION OF TURN switch on Rate Table to LEFT position.

Verify:

TURN RATE INDICATOR on UUT aligns with LEFT STANDARD RATE INDEX.

1.0 ± 0.10 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

4. Set the DIRECTION OF TURN switch on Rate Table to OFF position.

Verify:

TURN RATE INDICATOR on UUT aligns with both HORIZONTAL INDICES.

0 ± 0.05 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

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5. Set the DIRECTION OF TURN switch on Rate Table to RIGHT position.

Verify:

TURN RATE INDICATOR on UUT aligns with RIGHT STANDARD RATE INDEX.

-1.0 ± 0.10 Vdc is displayed on DVM.

f. End of Test

1. Set the DIRECTION OF TURN switch on Rate Table to OFF position.

2. Set the POWER switch on Breakout Box control panel to the OFF (left) position.

3. Disconnect UUT from test setup.

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Table 2-3. Heading System Simulator, 9526 Bench Test Set

HDG DVM
HEADING SYSTEM SELECT HEADING COURSE
SYSTEM SWITCH SWITCH SCALE SCALE
MFG MODEL TYPE POSITION POSITION (NOTE 1) (NOTE 2)

AERONETICS 8000 HSI AC HDG AC HDG 1.45 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

ARINC STANDARD HSI AC HDG AC HDG 0.50 Vdc = 10° 0.50 Vdc = 10°

BENDIX HSD-880 HSI KCS 55 DC HDG 1.90 Vdc = 10° 1.90 Vdc = 10°

BENDIX IN831A HSI AC HDG AC HDG 1.45 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

CESSNA/ARC IG-832A/832C, HSI NSD 360 DC HDG 0.55 Vdc = 10° 0.55 Vdc = 10°
IG-859A

COLLINS P/N-101 HSI AC HDG AC HDG 0.50 Vdc = 10° 0.50 Vdc = 10°

COLLINS 331A-6P/6R HSI AC HDG AC HDG 0.80 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

EDO DG-360, HSI NSD 360 DC HDG 0.55 Vdc = 10° 0.55 Vdc = 10°
NSD-360/360A

EDO 52D54, 52D154 DG AC HDG AC HDG 0.10 Vdc = 10° 0.10 Vdc = 10°

EDO 52D254 DG NSD 360 DC HDG 0.55 Vdc = 10° 0.55 Vdc = 10°

KING KCS-55/55A HSI KCS 55 DC HDG 5.50 Vdc = 10° 2.10 Vdc = 10°

KING KG-107 DG KCS 55 DC HDG 5.50 Vdc = 10° 2.10 Vdc = 10°

KING KPI-550/550A HSI AC HDG AC HDG 0.50 Vdc = 10° 0.50 Vdc = 10°

MEGGITT MAGIC EFIS HSI AC HDG AC HDG 1.45 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

NARCO HSI-100/100S HSI AC HDG AC HDG 1.20 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

S-TEC 6406-( ) DG AC HDG AC HDG 1.00 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

S-TEC 6443-( ) HSI AC HDG AC HDG 1.45 Vdc = 10° 1.00 Vdc = 10°

S-TEC ST-500 HSI NSD 360 DC HDG 0.25 Vdc = 10° 0.25 Vdc = 10°

S-TEC ST-901 HSI NSD 360 DC HDG 0.45 Vdc = 10° 0.45 Vdc = 10°

SIGMA-TEK IU262-014-11, DG NSD 360 DC HDG 0.55 Vdc = 10° 0.55 Vdc = 10°
IU262-014-13,
IU262-015-12,
IU262-015-13

SIGMA-TEK IU445-004-9 HSI NSD 360 DC HDG 0.55 Vdc = 10° 0.55 Vdc = 10°

Notes:
1. A positive voltage indicates degrees right to heading, whereas a negative voltage indicates degrees left to heading.
2. A positive voltage indicates degrees right to course, whereas a negative voltage indicates degrees left to course.

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Fig. 2-3. Test Setup for Turn Coordinator (UUT)

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SECTION 3
DISASSEMBLY/REASSEMBLY

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Fig. 3-1. Exploded View, Programmer/Computer

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3.1 System 55/55X/55SR/550 Programmer/Computer

This section authorizes the complete disassembly/reassembly of the programmer/computer, hereafter

referred to as unit.

3.1.1 Disassembly Procedure

Refer to Fig. 3-1 and proceed as follows:

1. Remove nine screws (1) from bottom of unit.

2. Remove nine screws (2) securing cover (3) to unit.

3. Remove cover (3) from unit.

4. Remove four screws (4) securing bezel (5) to chassis (6).

5. Pull bezel (5) until it disconnects from logic board (7).

6. Lift up on logic board (7) until it disconnects from roll/glideslope board (8).

7. Remove four screws (9) securing roll/glideslope board (8) to chassis (6).

8. Remove one screw (10) securing roll/glideslope board (8) to chassis (6).

9. Lift up on roll/glideslope board (8) until it disconnects from pitch/trim/servo amp board (11).

10. Disconnect accelerometer plug from pitch/trim/servo amp board (11).

11. Remove three screws (12) securing pitch/trim/servo amp board (11) to chassis (6).

12. Remove three screws (13) securing pitch/trim/servo amp board (11) to chassis (6).

13. Remove pitch/trim/servo amp board (11) from chassis (6).

3.1.2 Reassembly Procedure

Refer to Fig. 3-1 and proceed as follows:

1. Place pitch/trim/servo amp board (11) into chassis (6).

2. Install three screws (13) securing pitch/trim/servo amp board (11) to chassis (6).

3. Install three screws (12) securing pitch/trim/servo amp board (11) to chassis (6).

4. Connect accelerometer plug to pitch/trim/servo amp board (11).

Note: Ensure that white side of plug is facing board components.

5. Connect roll/glideslope board (8) to pitch/trim/servo amp board (11).

6. Install one screw (10) securing roll/glideslope board (8) to chassis (6).

7. Install four screws (9) securing roll/glideslope board (8) to chassis (6).

8. Connect logic board (7) to roll/glideslope board (8).

9. Connect bezel (5) to logic board (7).

10. Install four screws (4) securing bezel (5) to chassis (6).

11. Place cover (3) over unit.

12. Install nine screws (2) securing cover (3) to unit.

13. Install nine screws (1) into bottom of unit.

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FUSE LOCATIONS

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Fig. 4-1. Fuse Locations for System 55/55X/55SR/550 Programmer/Computer, Through Hole Technology (THT) Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
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ACCELEROMETER ADJUSTMENT

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5.1 Equipment Required

Nomenclature S-TEC PN
Bench Test Set 9526
Adapter, Programmer/Computer 9579
Digital Voltmeter N/A
Screwdriver, Flathead N/A

5.2 Purpose

The accelerometer should be adjusted on any programmer/computer that does not pass section 2.3.1(t),
although this may be done anytime otherwise to ensure optimal system performance.

5.3 Accelerometer Adjustment Procedure

The programmer/computer is hereafter referred to as unit.

a. Preparation for Adjustment

1. Remove nine screws securing cover to unit (reference section 3.1.1), but do not remove cover.

2. Ensure that POWER switch on Bench Test Set control panel is in OFF (center) position.

3. Connect adjustment setup as shown in Fig. 5-1, with unit setting at a position of rest on bench
(0° relative to the horizontal).

4. Configure Bench Test Set control panel as follows:

Set RDY switch to ROLL RDY (up) position.

Set MANUAL switch to TRIM OFF (center) position.

5. Configure Adapter control panel as follows:

Set MASTER switch to FD/AP (up) position.

6. Set POWER switch on Bench Test Set control panel to either 14V (up) or 28V (down), whichever is
appropriate for unit.

7. Wait until unit has completed its power-up self test, as indicated by RDY annunciation alone being
displayed.

b. Adjustment

1. From its position of rest, tilt front end (bezel) of unit upward to the angle shown in Table 5-1, relative
to the horizontal.

Table 5-1. Accelerometer Adjustment Angle

UNIT PN ANGLE
01192-( )-( ) 00.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T 00.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF 00.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )-30 30.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T-30 30.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF-30 30.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )-45 45.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )T-45 45.0° – 1.0°
01192-( )-( )TF-45 45.0° – 1.0°

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2. Remove cover from unit.

3. Adjust accelerometer as shown in Fig. 5-2 using screwdriver, until 0 ± 10 mVdc is displayed on DVM.

4. Place cover onto unit, but do not secure it with screws.

5. If 0 ± 10 mVdc is still displayed on DVM, then adjustment is complete. Otherwise, return to step 2.

c. End of Adjustment

1. Return unit to its position of rest on the bench.

2. Set POWER switch on Bench Test Set control panel to OFF (center) position.

3. Disconnect unit from adjustment setup.

4. Install nine screws securing cover to unit.

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Fig. 5-1. Adjustment Setup for Accelerometer

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Fig. 5-2. Accelerometer Adjustment

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ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT DRAWINGS

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GLOSSARY

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Term Meaning
A/C Aircraft
AC Alternating Current
ALT Altitude
AP Autopilot
APR Approach
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
A+ Aircraft Rated Voltage (14 Vdc or 28 Vdc)
CAP Capture Gain Condition, Course Captured
CAP SOFT Capture Soft Gain Condition, Tracking Course or Localizer
CCW Counterclockwise
CDI Course Deviation Indicator
CMD Command
CRS Course
CW Clockwise
CWS Control Wheel Steering
DC Direct Current
DG Directional Gyro
DN Down
DVM Digital Volt Meter
EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System
FD Flight Director
FPM Feet Per Minute
GND Ground
GPS Global Positioning System
GPSS Global Positioning System Steering
GS Glideslope
HDG Heading
HI High
HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator
LO Low
LOC Localizer
LORAN Long Range Navigation
LT Left
NAV Navigation
N/C No Connection
PN Part Number
POT Potentiometer
REV Reverse
RT Right
SOFT Soft Gain Condition, Tracking Course
SOL Solenoid
TACH Tachometer
TSO Technical Standard Order
UP Up
UUT Unit Under Test
Vdc Volts Direct Current
VHF Very High Frequency
VOR Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range
Vpp Volts Peak-to-Peak
Vrms Volts Root-Mean-Square
VS Vertical Speed
XDCR Transducer

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