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CHAPTER 23 COMMUNICATION
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CHAPTER 23 COMMUNICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMMUNICATIONS
1. General
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SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS
1. General
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1. General
The aircraft has two KTR908 VHF communication systems. The operation frequency of the
VHF communication system is between 118 MHz and 136.975 MHz, in increments of 25 kHz.
720 channels are available. One of the VHF communication systems receives the electrical
power from the emergency bus.
2. System Description
The VHF communication system gives these functions: short-distance communications from
the aircraft to the ground or from the ground to the aircraft and communications between
different aircraft.
Ref. Fig.001 for the block diagram of the VHF communication system.
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Ref. Table 002 for the power supply of the VHF communication system.
Table 002 VHF Communication System – Power Supply (C/B)
Component Type Designation Row/Column Location
No.1 VHF BACC18Z10R VHF1 Q4
ELEC EQPT C/B
communication
PNL
system
No.2 VHF BACC18Z10R VHF2 Q3
ELEC EQPT C/B
communication
PNL
system
The aircraft has two VHF communication systems. Each system receives the power supply
from a different source and they are installed independently. The antennas also operate
independently. The failure of one radio must not have effects on the usual operation of the
other.
The “VHF1” and “VHF2” circuit breakers on the top ELEC EQPT C/B PNL control the 28.5 V
DC voltage of the No.1 or No.2 VHF communication system. If there is a failure of the normal
electrical power supply, the bus-bar (on the ELEC EQPT C/B PNL) will supply 28.5 V DC
emergency voltage to the No. 1 VHF communication system.
During communication, it is possible to control the operating frequency of the system with the
frequency selection knob on the control box panel. The frequency range of the system is 118
MHz thru 136.975 MHz. The system has 720 channels and the frequency increment for each
channel is 25 kHz.
Each VHF communication system includes:
- The KTR908 VHF Transceiver: it has a receiver, a transmitter, a frequency synthesizer
and an electrical power supply. Its function is to modulate/demodulate the signals;
- The KFS598A control box: it sets the parameters for the system;
- The DMC50-17/10-105-24 antenna: it receives/transmits the radio signals.
3. System Operation
Ref. Fig. 003.
- Close the “VHF1” or “VHF2” circuit breaker on the ELEC EQPT C/B PNL;
- Turn the on/off/volume/squelch test knob on the control box panel clockwise until it is
away from the “OFF” position;
- Then connect the electrical power supply to the VHF communication system;
- Turn the frequency selection knob on the control box panel clockwise or
counterclockwise.
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1. No.1 VHF Antenna; 2. No. 2 VHF Antenna; 3. No. 2 KTR908 VHF Transceiver; 4. No. 1
KTR908 VHF Transceiver; 5. Central Console; 6. No. 2 KFS598A Control Box; 7. No. 1
KFS598A Control Box.
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- The large knob on the outer side will change the frequency value on the left side of the
decimal point in 1 MHz increments;
- The small knob on the inner side will change the frequency value on the right side of the
decimal point as follows:
- in 25 kHz increments (when the knobs are pulled out);
- in 50 kHz increments (when the knobs are pushed in).
- After a selection of the applicable operation frequencies in the stand-by display, push the
shift button and the frequencies of your selection will come into view on the applicable
frequency display;
- Close the “L SEL PNL”, “L JACK PNL”, “R JACK PNL”, “R SEL PNL”, “REAR SEL PNL”
and “JUNC BOX” circuit breakers on the ELEC EQPT C/B PNL;
- Set the transmitter selection switch on the audio selection panel to the “1” or “2”;
- Push the “VHF1” or “VHF2” button on the audio selection panel. Then, it is possible to
start the communication through the selected receiver;
- Pull out the on/off/volume/squelch test knob on the control box panel when you receive
communication data;
- After the frequency is set, there will be a continuous noise in the headphone;
- Push the on/off/volume/squelch test knob on the control box panel and connect the
squelch circuit. This will remove the noise;
- Adjust the volume with the on/off/volume/squelch test knob on the control box panel;
- Push the PTT button to transmit. The “T” letter will come into view in the top right corner
of the applicable frequency display. Speak on the microphone to start the transmission.
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You can hear a good monitor signal in the headphone. The radio will start to receive
when you release the PTT button.
NOTE: The VHF transceiver will receive and transmit as follows: 4:1 (4 min receive and
1 min transmit). It is necessary to monitor the transmit time to prevent damage
to the transceiver, which can become too hot.
- Turn the on/off/volume/squelch test knob on the control box panel to “OFF”, when the
VHF transceiver communication is completed.
- Open the “VHF1” and “VHF2” circuit breakers and open the related circuit breakers of the
audio system on the ELEC EQPT C/B PNL.
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HF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
1. General
The HF-9000 HF communication system has an interface with the 3100 audio system. The
system gives these functions: long distance communications from the aircraft to the ground,
from the ground to the aircraft and communications with other aircraft.
2. System Description
The HF-9000 HF communication system is a solid HF/SSB communication radio station. It
includes a HF control box, a HF transceiver and a HF antenna coupler. The antenna is the
leading edge of the vertical tail plane.
The transceiver will complete the parameter set procedure and the function selection after it
receives the related signals from the control box. The transceiver can give the pilots the
function of external communications through the audio system.
Ref. Fig. 001 for the block diagram of the HF communication system.
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1. Cursor; 2. OPR Area; 3. Mode Display Area (MODE); 4. FREQ/CHAN Area; 5. PWR
Area; 6. VALUE Knob; 7. CURSOR Knob; 8. FREQ/LD Button Switch; 9. CHAN Knob; 10.
Squelch Switch (DSBL); 11. SQL Knob; 12. VOL Knob.
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Name Function
1. Cursor When it is below a field, you can change the field
values
2. OPR area Shows the operation status
3. Mode Display Area (MODE) Shows the operation mode
4. FREQ/CHAN area Shows the operation frequency/channel
5. PWR area Shows the transmit power level
6. VALUE knob Adjusts the value that the cursor shows
7. CURSOR knob Moves the cursor
8. FREQ/LD button Switch Puts the frequency into storage
9. CHAN knob Changes the channel number
10. Squelch Switch (DSBL) Sets the squelch system to OFF
11. SQL knob Adjusts the squelch level
12. VOL knob Adjusts the receiver volume
4. Component Description
A. HF Control Box
The HF control box is important to control the radio station functions. The pilot can control
these functions with the knobs and switches installed on the HF control box panel:
- Operation mode;
- Operation status;
- Channel number;
- Channel-number display lighting;
- Squelch.
B. HF Transceiver
The HF transceiver includes an enclosure and four or five primary modules. These are
the installed modules:
- Control module;
- Electrical power/audio module;
- Receiver/exciter module;
- Power amplifier module;
- ARINC-429 interface or MIL-STD-1553B interface modules for the external control
system.
The control module includes a microprocessor system, which has a ROM, a RAM, a
non-volatile memory, a timer and a parallel Input/Output (I/O) device.
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The control module has accesses to the control lines and the condition lines that go to
and come from all other modules.
The RF/IF, part of the receiver/exciter module, uses a two-frequency interchange scheme.
This lets the signals interchange between the audio frequency spectrum and the
applicable RF frequency. The frequency synthesizer of the receiver/exciter module
supplies all the necessary frequency to interchange the RF with Audio frequency and the
audio frequency with the RF. The microprocessor adjustment standard frequency
supplies stable time datum for the frequency synthesizer.
The electrical power of the electrical power/audio module changes the +28 V DC main
electrical power into the stable voltage necessary for each receiver -transmitter.
The ARINC-429 or MIL-STD-1553B interface module receives control data from the
external bus. It changes the data and sends them to the control module. Control data
from the receiver -transmitter module and other systems are sent to the interface module
through the control module. The interface module changes the data and sends them to
the external bus.
C. HF Antenna Coupler
The HF antenna coupler includes three main modules: a frequency discriminator, a RF
tuner and a control module.
The microprocessor in the control module supplies the applicable phase and the
minimum Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) to the RF tuner directly through a
software. These values agree with the instruction signal that comes from the
receiver/transmitter and the error signal that comes from the frequency discriminator. The
tuned frequency data is kept in the memory of the microprocessor. When the frequency is
used again, it is also possible to use the minimum time to tune.
D. Antenna
The antenna is aligned with the leading edge of the vertical tail plane. It transmits and
receives the RF signal.
5. System Operation
A. Power-on
Connect the circuit breakers of the HF-9000 HF Communication System on the C/B
Panel and the circuit breakers of the Audio System.
Set the Transmitter Select Switch on the Audio Select Panel to the "3” position and push
the “HF” button. Thus you can use the HF-9000 HF radio and start the communication.
B. Built-in Test
(1) Receive Built-In Test
Turn the CURSOR knob to move the cursor to the OPR field, and set TST, with the
VALUE knob, to start the receive built-in test. The MODE field will show RT
(transceiver), CU (antenna tuner) and R (control box). If the built-in test is
satisfactory, the OPR field will show TST and the MODE field will show OK.
(2) Transmit Built-In Test
After the “receive” built-in test, push the PTT key on the control column or Audio
Select Panel. The OPR field will show TST and the MODE field will show TX to start
the “transmit” built-in test. If the built-in test is satisfactory, the OPR field will show
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turn the knob clockwise. To decrease the squelch level, turn the knob
counterclockwise. The range of the squelch level is between 0 and 3.
(b) Transmit Inspection
When you transmit in the “AM”, “UV” or “LV” mode, turn the VALUE knob to set
the applicable power level. Each mode is monitored and can give a tone of good
quality.
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AUDIO INTEGRATING
1. General
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AUDIO SYSTEM
1. General
The audio system includes the interphone communication system, the passenger broadcast
and entertainment system and the calling system. The interphone communication system is
used for communications between attendants and also communications with ground crews,
which occur through the in-flight radio. The passenger broadcast and entertainment system is
the source of broadcasts and music for the passengers in the passenger compartment. The
calling system is used for calls between the attendants and between the attendants and the
ground crew.
- The audio signals for identification that the DME finder interrogator receives.
2. System Description
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- Headphones (3 pairs);
A. Junction box
The junction box connects the audio system to the aircraft communication and navigation
devices. It has an interface with the external devices and transmits the control
instructions to the control box.
The audio select panel and audio auxiliary panel include a light panel, a processor panel
and a connector panel. They transmit the necessary control instructions to the junction
box.
The audio jack panel includes of jack, a switch, a relay, and other components. Used for
the connection of hand-hold microphones and headphones.
D. Speaker amplifier
It increases the power of audio signals (from the pilots) that come out of the speaker.
The external jack box includes a power module, a headphone amplifier module, a
microphone amplifier module and a hotline module. These are connected to the external
headphones for the communications with the attendants in the passenger compartment.
F. Digital player
The digital player includes a card-reading circuit and a control display panel. It is
connected to the passenger address amplifier to supply music and broadcast programs
in MP3 format.
G. Service station
- A microphone amplifier;
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- A Button Circuit;
- A headphone box.
It increases the power of audio signals and changes them into output sounds.
I. Call Chime
The pilot call panel includes a power module and a calling control circuit module. The
pilots use this panel for calls to the attendants and the ground crew.
The attendants use this panel for calls to the pilots or announcements to the passengers.
When you release the button it becomes the PTT button (not locked). When you push the
button it becomes the IC switch.
Audio auxiliary
2 AV3100-(15) 141, 142
panel
Left and right consoles
Audio select
3 AS3100-(27A) Right side of FR 6 thru FR 7 141, 142
panel
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Passenger PA3100-(11)
7 Address (PA) Left electronic equipment rack 221FL
amplifier Mod3
Ground crew
13 430M-1 Left side of FR 1A 131AL
horn
Ref. Table 002 for the power supply of the audio system.
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Passenger
BACC18Z10R P.A. P4
Address amplifier
GND CREW
Ground crew horn BACC18Z1R U1
CALL
3. Operating Principles
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Set the transmitter switch on the audio select panel to a position, and pull
out the “VOX/IC" button. The audio signals received from the microphone
go into the hotline microphone module on the audio select panel through
the audio jack panel. Then the signals with increased power are transmitted
to the headphones of other persons through the audio junction box. At the
same time (after the “IC" sound volume control) the output signals from the
hotline microphone module go into the headphone amplifier as an “IC”
(Interphone Communication) side tone. At the end, the output sounds come
out of the headphone connected to the audio jack panel.
Push the “VOX/IC” button on the Audio select panel and set the transmitter
selection switch to a position. When you connect the external “IC”
(Interphone Communication) switch, the audio signals received from the
microphone go into the microphone amplifier module I. They also go into
the hotline microphone module on the audio select panel through the audio
jack panel. Then the signals with increased power are transmitted to the
headphones of the crew through the audio junction box.
When the transmitter selection switch is set to the “SERV” position, push
the “PTT” button on the audio select panel (or push the “PTT/IC” button on
the control column). The audio signals received from the microphone are
changed into sounds that go into the headphones of other persons.
When the transmitter selection switch is set to the “SERV” position, the
audio signals received from the microphone go into the audio junction box.
The microphone amplifier module I (on the audio select panel) increases
the power of the signals before they go to the service station through the
audio junction box.
Set the transmitter selection switch on the audio select panel to these positions:
“1” (VHF1), “2” (VHF2), “3” (HF). Push the related transceiver buttons. When
you push the “PTT” button, the audio signals received from the microphone go
into the microphone amplifier module I (on the audio select panel) through the
audio jack panel. The signals with increased power are transmitted to the
connected transceiver through the audio junction box. At this time, the signals
that the transceiver receives go to the headphone amplifier module (on the
audio select panel) through the audio junction box. At the end the output sounds
go into the headphone connected to the audio jack panel.
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When you push the related transceiver button on the audio auxiliary panel, the
received signals go from the transceiver to the audio junction box. Then the
signals go to the headphone amplifier on the audio select panel. At the end the
audio signals with increased power are changed into sounds and go to the
connected headphone through the audio jack panel.
When the transmitter selection switch on the audio select panel is in the “PA”
position, push the “PTT” button. The audio signals received from the
microphone are transmitted to the microphone amplifier module I (on the audio
select panel) through the audio jack panel. Then the signals are transmitted to
the Passenger Address amplifier through the audio junction box. At the end the
output sounds come out of the passenger compartment speaker.
The audio input signals with increased power go from the microphone sensor of
the service station to the Passenger Address amplifier. This occurs through the
audio junction box. At the end the output sounds come out of the passenger
compartment speaker.
The audio signals go to the digital player which sends them to the Passenger
Address amplifier. This amplifier increases the power of the audio signals and
the output sounds come out of the passenger compartment speaker.
C. Calling system
The call principles of the pilot call to attendant or ground crew, attendant call to pilot,
ground crew call to pilot are all that the caller outputs a signal to the callee to make
its harmonizer produce chime, and make its indicator illuminated.
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Move the button to the “ATTENDANT” position for a call to the attendant. Move the
button to the “GND CREW” position for a call to the ground crew.
When the switch is in the “NO SMOKING” position, the “NO SMOKING” sign is on.
When the switch is in the "FASTEN SEAT BELT“ position the “FASTEN SEAT
BELT” sign is on.
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When you push the button, the pilot call indicator on the control panel goes off.
When you push the “PA ON” button, this will occur:
- The flight crew can hear the entertainment music in the flight compartment;
When you push the “PA OFF” button, this will occur:
When the digital player stops its operation temporarily, the “PAUSE” indicator comes
on.
C. Digital player
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Button switch with input Rotary switch with button Input button switch,
function, used for sound volume used for the correction
1 control or for the correction of of data or the
data continuous control of
audio playback
Selection of continuous
4 Play/pause/stop indicator Button switch music, pause, music
stop
Non-locking display
8 Key Button
button
5. System Operation
A. Hotline communication
Pull out the “VOX/IC” button on the audio select panel, and speak on the microphone
from the station of the left pilot, right pilot and observer. The sidetone heard in the
headphone must be clear, and also the voice from the other two stations must be clear.
Use the volume control knob for interphone communication to continuously change the
sound volume in the headphone. When there is no person who speaks, there must be no
noise.
B. Internal communication
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also the voice from other two stations must be clear. Continuously change the sound
volume in the headphone with the “IC VOL” knob.
When the transmitter selection switch on the audio select panel is in the “SERV” position
(service personnel) the interphone communication is available through the “PTT” button.
C. Control station
Set the transmitter selection switch on the audio select panel to the applicable transmitter
position, and push the button switch of the related radio (VHF1, VHF2, HF). At the
stations of the left pilot, right pilot and observer push the “PTT” button. The related radio
indicator light on the audio select panel comes on, and, when you speak, the sidetone in
the headphone must be clear. Adjust the volume of the headphone with the volume
control knob. Release the “PPT” button to let the communication station operate in the
receive mode and thus receive the external communication signals.
D. Monitoring Signal
Push the “NAV1”, “NAV2”, “DME1”, “DME2”, “ADF1”, “ADF2”, “MKR1” and “MKR2”
buttons on the audio auxiliary panel. Make sure that you can hear the monitoring signal of
the receiver. You can continuously change the volume in the headphone with the volume
control knob. When you push the “VOICE” (identification filtering) button, make sure that
the 1020 Hz signals in the headphone of the “NAV1”, “NAV2”, “ADF1”and “ADF2”
receivers become weaker.
E. Emergency Operation
Push the “EMER” button on the audio select panel. The emergency indicator will come on
and this will occur:
Set the speaker switch on the audio jack panel (of the left console and right console) to
the ON position. As a result you can hear the audio signals of the communication radio
station and of the related navigation receiver in the flight compartment speaker.
Then disconnect the speaker switch and set the flight compartment speaker to OFF.
NOTE: It is necessary to push the “PTT” button to set the flight compartment speaker to
OFF.
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Set the “ATTENDANT/GND CREW” call switch on the pilot call panel to ATTENDANT.
Make sure that you can hear the high-low chime in the passenger compartment. At the
same time, the “CREW CALL” indicator on the attendant control panel comes on. Push
the “RESET” button on the attendant control panel, and the “CALL CREW” indicator will
go off.
Set the “ATTENDANT/GND CREW”\ call switch on the pilot call panel to the GROUND
CREW position. Make sure that you can hear the sound of the ground crew horn in the
left forward avionics compartment.
Push the “CALL CREW” button on the attendant operating panel. Make sure that you can
hear the high-low chime in the cockpit and that the indicator on the pilot call panel comes
on. If you push the “RESET” button on the pilot call panel, the call indicator will go off.
Push the “CALL” button adjacent to the external jack box. Make sure that you can hear a
low chime in the cockpit.
Set the Transmitter Selection Switch on the audio select panel to the “SERV” position. An
attendant will remove the service station and push the “CAPT” button at the service
station. When the “PTT” button is used, the voices of the persons who speak to each
other must be clear. When the persons stop to speak, the attendant pushes the “RESET”
button (reset) at the service station.
-The VOX button operates correctly and lets the ground crew and the pilot in the flight
compartment speak to each other;
Use the volume control knob on the external jack box to continuously change the sound
volume in the headphones.
L. PA from Pilot
Set the Transmitter Selection Switch on the Audio Select Panel to the “PA” position
(passenger broadcast). Push the “PTT” button, you can hear a high-low chime in the
passenger compartment. When there is an announcement for the passenger, the voice in
the passenger compartment must be clear.
M. PA from Attendant
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When you push the “PA” button at the service station and then the “PTT” button, make
sure that, in the passenger compartment, you can hear:
- A high-low chime;
- A clear voice.
N. PA Priority
When there are announcements from the pilot and the attendant at the same time, the
pilot announcement overrides that of the attendant
When you temporarily move the sign switches (on the Pilot Call Panel) to the “NO
SMOKING” and “FASTEN SEAT BELT” positions, make sure that you hear a high chime
in the passenger compartment. When you move these switches back to off, you must
again hear a chime in the passenger compartment.
(1) Push the “PA ON” switch on the Attendant Operating Panel.
(2) Push the release button (8) on the digital player. Open the screen and put a PCMCIA
into the slot.
(3) Push the ON/OFF button (3). The LCD display will be as follows:
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(4) Push the volume knob (1). The player starts to operate and the “PAUSE” indicator
goes off. Make sure you can hear the music or sounds in the passenger
compartment. The “PAUSE” indicator comes on again when the player stops its
operation.
NOTE: When you push the volume knob (1) you can only start the player, but you
cannot stop it.
(5) If there is a notice in the PCMCIA used and you push the menu knob (2), you can get
the language menu. If you push the forward (5) and back buttons (6) you can make a
selection of the tasks.
(6) Push the Play/Pause/Stop button (4) and the player will operate again.
(7) During the player operation, push the Play/Pause/Stop button (4). The player stops
its operation and the “PAUSE” indicator comes on..
(8) When the pilot or the attendant gives a PA announcement, the music in the
passenger compartment must stop. After the PA announcement, the music in the
passenger compartment will start again.
(9) You can use the volume knob to adjust the volume of the music or to change the
language.
(10) If you push and hold the ON/OFF button (3) for 3 s, the player will stop its operation.
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STATIC DISCHARGING
1. General
The static discharging device includes:
- The static discharging brush;
- The grounding brush ;
- The grounding cone.
The function of the static discharging device is the discharge of the static electricity collected
on the aircraft during flight, landing and when the aircraft is on the ground.
This increases the safety of the aircraft, the ground crew and the equipment.
2. System Description
Ref. Fig. 001.
With its tip, the static discharging brush causes the discharge of the static electricity that
collects during the aircraft flight.
When the aircraft is on its wheels, the Grounding Brush touches the ground and causes the
discharge of the static electricity from the aircraft.
When the aircraft is parked, the ground cone touches the ground and causes the discharge of
the static electricity collected on the aircraft. It also gives protection from the lightning to
increase the safety of the aircraft and the personnel.
The Table 001 shows the location of the static discharging components.
Table 001 Static discharging device – Component location
Description Location
On tips of left and right wings, left and right horizontal tail
Discharging brush
planes, and vertical tail plane
Grounding brush Below the beam of main landing gear
In the internal side of access panels for FR 41 thru FR 42
Grounding cone
and STR 8 thru STR12
3. System Operation
A. General
In the atmosphere around the earth there is a static field, the potential gradient is
approximately 6V per 1m of height increment (3.28 ft). Thus the potential at high altitude
is very high. An aircraft collects electrical charges because of static electricity in different
flight conditions. It is the friction of air with an aircraft in flight that causes static electricity.
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This friction specially occurs when the aircraft surface hits different particles that are in
the air (rain, ice, water drops and dust). Thus, the static charges collect on the aircraft
sufficiently until an electrical discharge occurs. If the discharge of that electricity is not
controlled, it can cause Radio Frequency Interference and sparks. This is very dangerous
for the safety of flight because it can cause an interference with the aircraft
Communication and Navigation Systems. If a landing occurs when the aircraft speed is
high and there is no sufficient time to discharge the static charges, electrical shocks can
occur:
- When the ground personnel touch the aircraft ;
- When the personnel in the aircraft go out of the aircraft.
If the aircraft has much fuel, a fire can easily start and cause problems to the flight safety.
B. Discharging brushes
Ref. Fig.002.
The static discharging brushes are installed in the aircraft areas where the electric
charges can occur:
- At the tip of the wing;
- On the horizontal tail plane ;
- On the vertical tail plane.
These static discharging brushes cause the discharge of the electric charges, collected
on the fuselage during flight, through their tips.
C. Grounding brush
Ref. Fig. 003.
The grounding brush is installed below the beam of each main landing gear. The
grounding brush touches the ground when the aircraft is on its wheels. Thus it causes the
discharge of the electric charges collected on the fuselage during flight.
D. Grounding cone
Ref. Fig. 004.
The grounding cone is installed on the fuselage for the discharge of its remaining electric
charges when the aircraft touches the ground. This device also gives a protection from
the lightning to increase the safety of the aircraft and the personnel.
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1. General
The audio and video monitoring system includes the cockpit voice recorder system.
The cockpit voice recorder system, Ref. 23-71-00.
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1. General
The cockpit voice recorder system can record the pilot’s voice and also the navigation audio
signals during the last two hours of a flight. If an aircraft hits the ground or the water and is
damaged, the system gives a good protection to the recorded contents. These are very
important data for the analysis of the causes of the aircraft accident or of accidents related to
safety.
During flight and when the pilot parks the aircraft on the ground, the solid-state cockpit voice
recorder records the voices of the crew into the memory assembly.
The cockpit voice recorder system has four input channels of the same type, which are
isolated from each other.
The cockpit voice recorder system continuously records the sounds and communications for
two hours, and at the same time it records the data into the four channels. When the memory
assembly is full, the system gradually erases the records of the first two hours, and then it
records the new data. Thus the system keeps only the data recorded in the last two hours. It is
possible to erase the records manually only after the aircraft landing, when the engine
shutdown switch is set to the shutdown position.
When the aircraft has an accident and falls into the water, the water-sensitive switch will
operate the underwater locator beacon (which is installed in the cockpit voice recorder). The
underwater locator beacon sends audio pulse signals into the water, and these help the
approved personnel to find it.
2. System Description
The cockpit voice recorder system has a cockpit voice recorder, a microphone monitor panel
and an engine shutdown relay.
A. Cockpit voice recorder
The cockpit voice recorder includes a control panel, an electrical power unit, a CSMU and
an ULB.
(1) The control panel controls the status and the mode of the cockpit voice recorder.
(2) The CSMU is a solid-state unit. It can store a large quantity of data and can keep
these data also when the power is off. The CSMU is installed in a protective
container. The CSMU is the storage of all the input data.
(3) The power assembly changes the 28 V DC aircraft power into secondary power for
the components.
(4) In the cockpit voice recorder there is an ULB, which receives power supply from the
battery. When the aircraft has an accident and falls into the water the water-sensitive
switch operates the ULB. This beacon emits audio pulse signals.
NOTE: The ULB has a battery. A nameplate on the beacon shows the date when
the battery life becomes expired. It is thus necessary to replace the battery
before this date.
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B. Microphone monitor
The microphone monitor gets the voices and the audio signals in the cockpit to start a
self-test. It also erases the sounds from the cockpit voice recorder.
C. Engine shutdown relay
The erasure switch in the microphone monitor starts the procedure to erase the records
when these conditions occur:
- The aircraft landing gear touches the ground
- The engine shutdown switch is set to the shutdown position and thus the contacts of
the engine shutdown relay are closed.
Ref. Table 001 and Fig.001 for location of the cockpit voice recorder system.
Table 001 Cockpit Voice Recorder System – Components Location
Component Mode/Part No. Location Access/Area
Cockpit Voice Below the deck of FR 29
SSCVR 162/252KF
Recorder thru FR 30
Microphone
980-6116-004 On the top of the cockpit. 211
Monitor
Engine Shutdown Below the deck of FR 29
BACR13CG2AB 162/252FF
Relay thru FR 30
Ref. Table 002 for the power supply of the cockpit voice recorder system.
3. Operating Principles
Ref. Fig. 002.
The cockpit voice recorder system has four input channels of the same type, which are
isolated from each other. After the cockpit voice recorder is connected to the 115 V/400 Hz
electrical power source, it starts to continuously record the data into the four channels.
Channel 1 records the data about the observer and is connected to the observer audio jack
panel.
Channel 2 records the data about the right pilot and is connect to the right pilot audio jack
panel.
Channel 3 records the data about the left pilot and is connected to the left pilot audio jack
panel.
Channel 4 records the voices and the audio signals in the cockpit, through a regional
microphone.
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The function of the microphone monitor is to get the voices and the audio signals from the
cockpit, for self-test and sound erasure. When you push the self-test button on the
microphone monitor panel, the cockpit voice recorder starts the self-test. The erasure
switch in the microphone monitor can start the procedure to erase the records only when
there are these conditions:
-The aircraft landing gear touches the ground
- The engine shutdown switch is set to the shutdown position.
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5. System Operation
A. To start the system
Close the circuit breakers of the “CVR” and Audio System on the ELEC EQPT C/B PNL.
B. Lighting adjustment
Use the button on the pilot lighting control panel (on the overhead control panel) to adjust
the lighting of the microphone monitor panel.
C. Built-in test
(1) Put the headphones into the “HEADPHONE” jack on the microphone monitor panel.
(2) Push the “TEST” button on the microphone monitor panel for 0.5 s and then release
the button. After approximately 1s, you can hear a 800 Hz continuous signal from the
headphone for approx. 3 s. The status indicator on the microphone monitor panel will
come on for 1 s and then it will go off.
D. Inspection of recording channels
Before the inspection, cover the zonal microphone on the Microphone Monitor Panel to
make sure that the microphone does not receive the voice.
(1) Push the “VOX/IC” button on the audio select panel and speak into a hand
microphone.
(2) You can hear the sound in the headphone after some seconds.
(3) Put the pendant headphone-microphone into the audio jack panel and speak into the
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