B737-200 L3 ATA 23 Communications (Full)

COMMUNICATIONS BOEING 737 - 100/200
AUDIO INTEGRATION
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
A module for the passenger address system contains diodes and loading resis-
General description tors. Loading resistors are installed on a module for systems which may be
The communications systems provide facilities for recording control cabin com- monitored through the audio selecting system. Selcal and PA diodes are
munication and transmitting--receiving intelligible information between airplane installed on another module. PA system relays are also in the unit. Potentiome-
crewmembers, passengers, ground maintenance personnel, other aircraft and ters are installed on the front of the unit for adjusting PA sidetone, flight and
ground based radio facilities. The airplane communication systems consist of: service interphone system amplifiers. Detailed description of the individual
modules is covered in the description of the associated system.
S High frequency (HF) communication systems The majority of the communication systems circuit breakers are on load control
center P6, which is on the bulkhead behind the first officer’s seat. Only the
S Very high frequency (VHF) communication systems VHF--1 and selcal systems circuit breakers are on load control P18, which is on
S Selcal systems the bulkhead behind the captain’s seat. System power is taken from the dc bat-
S Passenger address (PA) system tery bus, the dc standby bus, switched dc electronic bus No. 1, unswitched ac
S Service interphone system electronic bus No. 1, switched dc electronic bus No. 2 and ac--dc unswitched
electronic busses No. 2. The switched electronic busses are energized through
S Flight and ground crew call systems electronic bus No. 1 and electronic bus No. 2 master switches. Therefore, sys-
S Flight interphone system tems on the switched busses may be quickly isolated from the main power
S Audio selecting system busses in case of emergency. The master switches are on circuit breaker panel
S Voice recorder system P6--1.
Static discharges are located on the wing, vertical fin, rudder and elevator trail-
ing edges and tips. Four discharges are installed on each wing and on the ver-
The major components of the communication and interphone systems, includ- tical fin and rudder. Three discharges are installed on each elevator. Static dis-
ing audio accessory unit and paralleling network, are installed on electronic charges are installed to reduce precipitation static interference in the airplane
equipment rack E2 in the electronic equipment compartment. The voice record- radio receivers.
er system recorder provisions are in the aft cargo compartment.
Systems control panels are installed on the control stand and overhead panel
P5 where the pilots have convenient access to them. External entrance into the
electronic equipment compartment may be gained through an access door lo-
cated immediately aft of the nose wheel well.
The audio accessory unit contains modules for various communication sys-
tems. Amplifier modules for the flight interphone system and service interphone
system are installed in the unit.
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Figure 1 Communication System Block Diagram

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AUDIO INTEGRATION SYSTEM
The audio selecting system consists of audio selector panels which enable
Description and operation crewmembers to select any of the airplane communication facilities. Audio se-
The Audio Integration system provides a communication link between control lector panels are located at the captain’s, first officer’s, and observer’s stations.
cabin crew members, ground crew and the airplane radio systems. Audio selector panel circuits are paralleled on electronic rack shelf E2--1.
Audio Integration is accomplished at the E2--1 Electronic shelf. The audio selector panels, loudspeakers and interphone amplifier use 28 volts
The flight interphone system and audio selecting system provide the connect- dc obtained from the battery bus and unswitched electronics bus No. 2. sys-
ing link between the airplane radio receivers, transmitters, and interphone systems circuit breakers are on load control center P6.
tems audio selector panels and associated headphones and microphones en- Pressing a push--to--talk button when a radio system has been selected on an
able control cabin crewmembers to complete voice communications over the associated audio selector panel will cause an event marker to be recorded by
HF and VHF radio systems, flight interphone system, service interphone sys- the flight data recorder (Ref Chapter 31, Flight Recorder System).
tem, and passenger address system (if installed). The ADF, DME, marker bea-
con, and VOR (VHF) navigation receivers may also be monitored.
The flight interphone system enables control cabin members to communicate
with each other with their associated microphones, headphones and audio se-
lector panels. An interphone amplifier provides the necessary audio amplifica-
tion between stations. The amplifier is in the audio accessory unit. Two loud-
speakers installed in the control cabin enable the captain and first officer to
monitor systems selected on their audio selector panels without wearing head-
phones. The captain and first officer have INT--MIC PTT switches on their re-
spective control wheels. Each audio selector panel also has an INT--RADIO
switch. These switches are used with oxygen mask microphones or boom mi-
crophones to complete communications to selected systems or directly to the
interphone system.
A boom microphone headphone headset, and oxygen mask microphone are
provided at the captain’s, and first officer’s stations. A handheld microphone,
headset and oxygen mask microphone are provided at the observer’s station.
A flight interphone handset jack is on external ground power receptacle panel
P19.
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Figure 2 Audio Integrating System

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AUDIO INTEGRATION SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION
The crew members are provided with the following equipment:
Captain and First Officer
1. Audio Selector Panel
2. Microphone Switch
3. Speakers
4. Jacks for Boom, Mask and Hand microphones and for a Headphone
First Observer
1. Audio Selector Panel
2. Jacks for Mask, hand Microphone and for a Headphone.
Second Observer
1. Headphone jack
In the electrical and electronic compartment are located the audio accessory
box and integrating plugs.
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Figure 3 Component Location

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MICROPHONES HEADPHONES
A handheld microphone may be used at any station equipped with a handheld
microphone jack. A push--to--talk switch on the microphone completes power
circuits to its internal preamplifier, and microphone audio and control circuits to
the system selected on the Audio Selector Panel.
The oxygen masks have carbon microphones built into the mask. The PTT
switch on the audio selector panel or on the captain’s, or first officer’s control
wheels can be used to complete the mask microphone circuits.
The boom microphone/headphone assembly incorporates a headphone and an
amplified microphone connected to an adjustable headband. The PTT switch
on the Audio Selector Panel or Control Wheel is used to connect the boom mi-
crophone audio to the system selected on the ASP.
HEADPHONES
Magnetic headphones, with an impedance of 600 ohms, are located at each
station to enable crew members to monitor audio signals directed through the
Audio Selector Panel.
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Figure 4 Microphones And Headphones

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AUDIO SELECTOR PANEL (ASP)
The ASPs serve as communication switch--boards and allow cockpit crew
members to manage their individual communication requirements. The panels
function independently and permit two--way communication using the flight or
service interphone systems, passenger address, or radios. The ASPs also
allow voice and/or identification monitoring of navigation aids.
Receiver volume and selection of oxygen mask or boom microphone are con-
trolled at each ASP. Transmission using the oxygen mask or boom microphone
are keyed with a Push--To--Talk located on either the ASP or on the pilot’s con-
trol wheel. When installed, a hand microphone may be used to key direct trans-
missions through an ASP.
Audio from each ASP is monitored using a headset/headphones or the respec-
tive pilot’s speaker.
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Figure 5 Audio Selector Panel (ASP)

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AUDIO ACCESSORY UNIT
The Audio Accessory Unit contains electronic components required for various
communication systems.
It also contains two transistorized amplifier modules, the Flight Interphone am-
plifier and the Service Interphone amplifier. Carbon or transistorized micro-
phones may be used with these amplifiers.
Load resistors are connected to the incoming navigation audio lines.
Diodes provide isolation between PTT circuits, and a ground to the flight re-
corder during any R/T transmission.
A small hinged flap on the front panel covers the following five potentiometer
adjustments:
S R1 Flight Interphone amplifier gain (FLT GAIN)

S R2 Attendant audio level (ATT LEV)
S R3 Service Interphone Amplifier gain (SERV GAIN)
S R4 PA Sidetone level (S.T. LEV)
S R5 PA Volume indicator sensitivity (IND SENS)
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Figure 6 Audio Accessory Unit

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Control wheel ptt switch
On each pilot’s control wheel is mounted a 3 position switch for connecting the
MIC input to the system from either the Oxygen Mask or Boom Microphone. In
the momentary MIC position, the switch provides PTT for the oxygen mask or
boom microphone and allows transmission of the Audio to whichever commu-
nication system is selected on the Audio Selector Panel. In the INT position,
the switch connects the MIC from the oxygen mask or boom microphone di-
rectly into the interphone system making it unnecessary to use the INT switch
on the Audio Selector Panel to talk to another crew member.
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Figure 7 Control Wheel PTT Switch

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Electronic shelf E2--1 is used for integration of the audio systems.
Four electrical connectors are used to parallel the Audio Selector Panels and
provide connection to the Audio Accessory Unit and to the Radios.
The Audio Accessory Unit contains a service interphone amplifier, Flight Inter-
phone Amplifier, and Audio load resistors. Connections are made directly to the
VHF Comm. radios, and PA amplifier which are located on the E2--1 shelf.
Connection to the other radios are made through two additional electrical con-
nectors.
The Flight Interphone Amplifier provides communication between flight crew
member also to an Flight Interphone Jack at the Ext Power Receptacle, Gain
adjustment of the amplifier is made on the front of the Audio accessory unit. A
Service Interphone Amplifier provides communications between flight crew
members, attendants and to external service jacks. The Flight Interphone Am-
plifier card is interchangeable with the Service Interphone Amplifier Card.
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Figure 8 Audio Integration System Block

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FLIGHT INTERPHONE
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ATA 23--52 FLIGHT INTERPHONE
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FLIGHT INTERPHONE SYSTEM
The flight interphone system allows the crewmembers to communicate with
each other or ground facilities. Audio selector panels enable crewmembers to
select and complete voice communications over the selected system.
When VHF 1, VHF 2, INT, or PA is selected using the an audio selector panel,
microphone audio signals are routed to that particular communication or pas-
senger address system. Listen capability is also provided for the system se-
lected by the listen switches.
The push to talk circuitry, when activated, provides an Air Traffic Control
“Event“ to the Flight Recorder, when the is in the VHF 1 or VHF 2 position.
When NAV 1 or 2, ADF 1 or 2, DME 1 or 2, or MKR is selected by placing the
appropriate listen switch in the ON position the audio from the selected system
will be received at the headphones and cockpit speakers via the Audio Selector
Panel.
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Figure 9 Flight Interphone System Block Diagram

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FLIGHT INTERPHONE SYSTEM
Flight compartment crewmembers can access the airplane radio systems by
Description and operation turning on the system audio switch and depressing the system microphone se-
The flight interphone amplifier and loudspeaker assemblies use a 28--volt dc lector switch on the audio selector panel and holding the audio selector panel
dual power source from the battery bus and unswitched electronics bus No. 2. INT--RADIO switch to the RADIO position. This will connect the selected boom
circuit breakers are on load control center P6. The loudspeaker assemblies or oxygen mask microphone and a control line to the selected radio system.
use 28 volts dc from the same circuit breakers that supply power for the audio The PTT function can also be performed at either pilot’s station by holding the
selector panels. control wheel PTT switch to the MIC position. All microphone selector switches
When interphone is selected by means of the audio selector panel, microphone are interlocked to prevent decal operation.
audio signals are directed to the flight interphone amplifier in the audio acces- Handheld microphones contain their own PTT switch. Pressing the switch will
sory unit. The flight interphone amplifier output is routed through the audio se- connect the microphone and control circuits to the system selected on the au-
lector panel interphone audio listen switch to the isolation amplifier where it is dio selector panel.
then directed to the associated headphone. The captain’s and first officer’s loudspeaker can be turned on or off by a switch
on the loudspeaker assembly case. The audio output from the loudspeaker can
Amplifier be adjusted to a comfortable listening level with the volume control adjacent to
A transistorized amplifier module is installed in the audio accessory unit. The the on--off switch. Both loudspeakers will be muted when the captain, first offi-
amplifier has two separate input and output circuits, thus providing isolation cer, or observer uses his microphones.
between the jack on the external power panel and the remainder of the flight Ground crew personnel can access the flight interphone system to communi-
interphone system. Design of the amplifier permits a temporary short to occur cate with flight compartment crewmembers by plugging a handset into the
on either one of the input or output circuits without catastrophic failure of the FLIGHT INTERPHONE jack on external power receptacle panel P19.
amplifier. Either carbon or transistorized microphones may be used with the
amplifier. The amplifier uses 28 volts de and completes the necessary de volt- A potentiometer is located on the front of the audio accessory unit to adjust the
age to the systems microphones. Since no on--off switch is provided for the gain of the flight interphone amplifier to provide a suitable audio volume level at
amplifier, it will be operable whenever the battery bus or unswitched electronics all stations.
bus No. 2 is hot.
Operation
Flight compartment crewmembers can access the flight interphone system to
communicate with each other by turning on the I/C audio switch on their audio
selector panels and holding the audio selector panel INT--RADIO switch to the
INT position. This will connect the selected boom or oxygen mask microphone
directly to the flight interphone amplifier. The PTT function can also be per-
formed at either pilot’s station by setting the control wheel PTT switch to the
INT position.
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Figure 10 Flight Interphone System Circuit

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FLIGHT INTERPHONE COMPONENTS LOCATIONS
The flight interphone system consists of a flight interphone amplifier, micro-
phones, headphones, and two loudspeakers. The amplifier is installed as a
module in the audio accessory unit on electronics rack E2--1. The flight inter-
phone amplifier gain potentiometer is mounted on the front of the accessory
unit. The captain and first officer each have a loudspeaker assembly installed
in the ceiling panels at their stations. A flight interphone handset jack on exter-
nal ground power receptacle panel P19 is paralleled to the flight interphone am-
plifier for communications between ground personnel and crewmembers.
The captain and first officer each have jacks for a headphone, handheld micro-
phone, oxygen mask microphone, and earphone boom microphone headset
installed on the sidewalls of their stations. An INT--MIC push--to--talk (PTT)
switch is on the outboard horn of each of their control wheels. An INT-- RADIO
switch is on each of their audio selector panels. Both of these switches perform
the identical function of providing the PTT control for a boom or oxygen mask
microphone.
The first observer has jacks for a headphone, handheld microphone, and oxy-
gen mask microphone installed at his station. A headphone jack for a second
observer is paralleled to the first observer’s headphone jack. The first observer
has an INT--RADIO switch on his audio selector panel to provide the PTT con-
trol for a boom or oxygen mask microphone.
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Figure 11 Flight Interphone Component Location

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FLIGHT INTERPHONE SYSTEM – ADJUSTMENT/TEST f. Ensure the loudspeakers can be turned off and on.
Test Flight interphone System

NOTE: THE SECOND OBSERVER HAS HEADPHONES PARALLELED TO
1. General THE FIRST OBSERVER’S. HEADPHONES AND HANDHELD MIKE
A. The following tests should be conducted whenever a system component MUST BE FURNISHED FOR USE WITH THE OBSERVER’S AND
has been replaced or repaired. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPARTMENT AUDIO SELECTOR
B. Communications and navigation audio, which monitored with the flight PANELS. IF NECESSARY, ADJUST THE FLIGHT INTERPHONE
interphone system components, is checked as part of the requirements AMPLIFIER GAIN POTENTIOMETER ON THE FRONT OF THE
of the respective communication and navigation systems test. AUDIO ACCESSORY UNIT TO OBTAIN A COMFORTABLE LISTE-
NING LEVEL.
2. Prepare to Test
A. Provide power to the airplane and energize busses on load control cen- C. Establish communications between the captain’s, first officer’s and ob-
ter P6. server’s stations using their oronasal mask mikes. Tap the side of the
mike to produce audio signals and press the audio selector panel PTT
B. Ensure all interphone and the dual power source circuit breakers are button to operate the mike.
closed.
a. Communications should be loud and clear between stations.
C. Turn on both flight interphone loudspeakers.
b. Both loudspeakers should be muted whenever a PTT switch is
pressed.
3. Test Flight Interphone System D. Establish communications between the captain’s and first officer’s sta-
Position the mike selector switch to INT on the captain’s, first officer’s, observ- tions using their oronasal mask mikes and their control wheel INT PTT
er’s and electronic equipment compartment audio selector panels. switches.
A. The green INT light should illuminate on each audio selector panel. a. Communications should be loud and clear between stations.
B. Using the handheld mike and headphones at the captain’s station, and b. Both loudspeakers should be muted whenever the PTT switch is
providing microphones and headphones at the observer’s and electronic pressed.
equipment compartment station (if installed), establish communications c. The PTT switch should be spring loaded to an off position when re-
with each station which has an audio selector panel. leased.
b. Varying the volume control on each audio selector panel should in-
crease or decrease the associated headphone audio level.
c. Varying the volume control on the captain’s or first officer’s audio se-
lector panel should increase or decrease the associated loudspeaker
audio level.
d. Varying the volume control on a loudspeaker should increase or de-
crease the loudspeaker audio level.
e. Both loudspeakers should be muted whenever a PTT switch is
pressed at the captain’s, first officer’s, observer’s, or electronic
equipment compartment station (if installed).
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FLIGHT INTERPHONE SYSTEM – ADJUSTMENT/TEST
E. Using a handset plugged into the FLIGHT jack on external power recep-
tacle panel P19, establish communications with the captain’s station.
F. Position the mike selector switch to the OFF position on all audio selec-
tor panels. Push up the INT toggle switch on al audio selector panels.
a. The green INT light should be extinguished.
G. Using a handset plugged into the FLIGHT jack on external power recep-
tacle establish communications with each audio selector panel.
a. Handset audio should be heard loud and clear with headphones at
each station.
H. Push the INT toggle switch down on each audio selector panel.
I. Turn off the interphone loudspeakers.
J. Determine whether there is any further need for electrical power on the
airplane; if not remove external power.
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ATA 23--41 SERVICE INTERPHONE
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SERVICE INTERPHONE SYSTEM
Description and operation
The Service Interphone System provides a means of communication between
the control cabin, passenger cabin and aircraft service points. Inputs to the sys-
tem are from the Audio Selector Panels, handsets and from the service inter-
phone jacks with the service interphone switch in the “ON” position. The Audio
Accessory Unit provides amplification for the audio signals.
The service interphone system provides ground crew personnel and all airplane
crewmembers with facilities that enable two--way voice communications during
airplane servicing or during normal flight operations.
Handset jacks are located throughout the airplane, internally and externally, for
use by ground crew personnel to facilitate airplane servicing and maintenance.
The service interphone switch on pilot’s overhead panel P5 is used to discon-
nect these jacks from the system when they are not in use.
Handsets are installed on the forward and aft attendant’s panel to provide facili-
ties for communication between attendants. Control cabin crewmembers gain
access to the system by selecting service interphone on their audio selector
panels. This enables two--way voice communications between all crewmem-
bers.
The service interphone system has no on/off switch. The system is energized
whenever 28--volt dc power is applied through circuit breaker SERV/ATT INPH
AMPL on panel P6--2. A dual power source is provided from the battery bus
and unswitched electronics bus--2.
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Figure 12 Service Interphone System Block Diagram

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SERVICE INTERPHONE SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION
The Service Interphone System is comprised of the following items:
1. Audio Accessory Unit
2. Service Interphone Switch
3. The Forward Attendants Panel Handset
4. The Aft Attendants Panel Handset
5. The Handset Jack Receptacles
6. Cockpit Audio Select Panels
The Forward Attendant Panel is on the windscreen just aft of the front entry
way.
The Aft Attendant Panel is located on the rear lavatory bulkhead just aft of the
aft entry way.
The Service Interphone Switch is located on the aft overhead panel (P5).
The Audio Accessory Unit is located on the first shelf on rack E2 in the elec-
tronic equipment compartment.
The Service Interphone System receives power from the P6 circuit breaker
panel.
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Figure 13 Service Interphone Component Loacation

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SERVICE INTERPHONE STATIONS
The seven switch controlled service interphone access points and six un-
switched stations are located as illustrated in the accompanying graphic.
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Figure 14 Service Interphone Stations

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SERVICE INTERPHONE SYSTEM SCHEMATIC
The service interphone system is energized whenever 28V DC power is applied
through a circuit breaker on load control center P6. A dual power source is pro-
vided from the battery bus and No. 2 electrical unswitched bus.
The six switch controlled handset jacks are all connected to three conductors
from the Audio Accessory Unit by means of terminal strips in the mixing bay
area and radio rack. Switching of the microphone input from these jacks is
accomplished by means of the service interphone switch on the pilot’s over-
head panel.
The two unswitched attendant handsets and the control stand jack are also
connected to the system by means of three conductors from the audio acces-
sory unit.
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Figure 15 Service Interphone System Schematic

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SERVICE INTERPHONE AMPLIFIER
A transistorized amplifier module is installed in the audio accessory unit located
on shelf 1 of electronic rack E2. It amplifies input audio sufficiently to provide
communication to all service interphone stations.
Design of the amplifier permits a temporary short to occur on either one of the
input or output circuits without catastrophic failure of the amplifier Automatic
gain control circuits ensure a constant output regardless of the number of
handsets connected to the amplifier. Either carbon or transistorized micro-
phones may be used with the amplifier. The amplifier uses 28--volt dc power
and completes the necessary dc voltage to the system microphones.
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Figure 16 Service Interphone Amplifier

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TEST SERVICE INTERPHONE SYSTEM
Reference AMM 23--41--0, page 501
1. General
A. The following test procedures should be conducted whenever a jack,
handset, or audio accessory unit has been replaced. When using jacks,
wipe handset plugs clean prior to inserting plug into jack as dirt may
cause intermittent operation or damage the jack. Handsets must be fur-
nished by ground personnel. Handsets are installed at the attendant’s
stations and control stand.
2. Prepare to Test
A. Provide ground power to the airplane and energize the busses on load
control center P6.
B. Ensure all interphone and DUAL PWR SOURCE circuit breakers are
closed.
C. Position the SERVICE INTERPHONE switch to ON.
3. Test Service lnterphone System
A. Using a handset at the control stand, establish satisfactory communica-
tions with the following stations:
a. Forward Attendant’s handset.
b. Aft Attendant’s handset.
c. Panel P19 SERVICE jack.
d. APU (Auxiliary Power Unit).
e. Right Wheel Well.
f. Left Wheel Well.
g. Right Wing Refueling Station.
h. Electronics Rack.
i. Aft Cabin Ceiling
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ATA 23--43 FLIGHT & GROUND CREW CALL SYSTEM
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FLIGHT & GROUND CREW CALL SYSTEM
Description Chimes
The system enables call signaling between the flight compartment and cabin The flight compartment high--tone chime is an electronic device located in the
attendants, between the flight compartment and ground maintenance person- aural warning devices box (Ref 31--26--O). This box is installed on the forward
nel, and between cabin attendants. The system is used to signal personnel to end of the control stand.
use the service interphone system to communicate with the person initiating The attendant’s hi--lo tone chime is an electronic device located in the PA am-
the call. plifier (Ref 23--31----0). The PA amplifier is installed on shelf 1 of the E2 equip-
Three basic crew call systems are installed in the airplane; ground crew call ment rack.
system, captain call system, and attendant call system. Crewmembers are able Passenger Signs Panel
to contact each other through lights or chimes. Ground crew call is with an
The panel is located in the P5 pilot’s overhead panel and contains two call
electromechanical horn.
signaling switches and a blue call indicating light.
The ground crew can only be called from the control cabin via the Passenger
Signs panel. The captain may be called by either ground crew or flight atten- External Power Receptacle Panel
dants using the external power receptacle panel, or the forward or aft atten- The P19 panel is located near the external power receptacle and contains a
dants panels. call signaling switch and two interphone jacks.
The attendants may be called from either the control cabin using the passenger Calling ground crew personnel to the airplane is done by pressing a ground
signs panel or from either of the attendants panels. Whenever an attendant call crew call button on overhead panel P5 in the control cabin. The button com-
button is depressed, the crew call relay is energized maintaining the master call pletes the circuit to a ground crew call horn located at the fwd end & inside of
lights illuminated until a crew call reset button is pushed on one of the atten- the nose wheel well.
dants panels.
The system consists of pushbutton call signaling switches, call indicating lights, Attendant’s Panels
and audible call indicating devices. A panel Is located at the forward and aft attendant’s seated stations. Each pan-
The system obtains operating power from 28--volt dc bus No. 1 through a cir- el contains two call signaling switches and a switch to reset the attendants’ call
cuit breaker on panel P18--4. circuits.
Call Horn Master Call Lights

The horn is an electromechanical device located in the nose wheel well on An attendant’s call light is located on the forward and aft master call annuncia-
approximately the airplane centerline. tor light module.
The attendant’s interphone call lights are pink.
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Figure 17 Flight & Ground Crew Call System Components

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FLIGHT & GROUND CREW CALL SYSTEM
Operation
The system is supplied power through circuit breaker PASS AND CREW CALL
on panel P 18--4.
The system is turned on by closing the circuit breaker.
The system is used to signal crewmembers in the flight or passenger compart-
ments or ground maintenance personnel to use the service interphone system
to communicate with the person initiating the call.
When the GRD CALL switch on the forward overhead panel is pressed, 28--volt
dc power is applied to the call horn causing it to sound. This gains the attention
of personnel outside the airplane.
When the PILOT CALL switch on the external power receptacle panel or the
CAPTAIN CALL switch on an attendant’s panel is pressed, 28 --volt dc power is
applied to the hi--tone chime causing it to sound. This gains the attention of
personnel in the flight compartment. When either switch is pressed, the blue
call light on the passenger signs panel comes on to provide an additional call
indication in the flight compartment.
When the ATTEND call switch is pressed in the flight compartment or an
ATTENDANT call switch is pressed on an attendant’s panel, 28--volt dc power
is applied to the forward and aft pink master call lights causing them to come
on and to the hi--lo chime in the PA amplifier causing the tones to be broadcast
over the PA system. In addition, electrical power is applied to the crew call
relay in the forward attendant’s panel causing it to energize and keep power
applied to the lights after the call switch has been released.
When the RESET switch on either attendant’s panel is pressed, electrical
power is removed from the crew call relay causing it to de--energize and turn
off the forward and aft master call lights.
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Figure 18 Flight & Ground Crew Call System Circuit

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FLIGHT AND GROUND CREW CALL SYSTEM TEST
Reference AMM 23--43--0, page 501 F. Press ATTENDANT call switch on forward attendant’s panel and check
that:
1. Prepare to test flight and ground crew call system.
a. Forward and aft pink master call lights come on.
A. Provide electrical power
b. Hi--lo tone chime sounds once over PA speakers.
B. Check that PASS AND CREW CALL and PASSENGER ADDRESS cir-
cuit breakers on P18 panel are closed. c. Master call lights remain on after ATTENDANT call switch is re-
leased.
C. Check that AURAL WARNING circuit breaker on P6--2 panel is closed.
d. Master call lights go off when RESET switch is pressed on either
2. Test flight and ground crew call system. attendant’s panel.
A. Press GRD CALL switch on overhead panel P5 and check that ground G. Repeat step 2 (E) at aft attendant’s panel.
crew call horn sounds. Release switch and check that sound stops.
H. Remove electrical power if no longer required.
B. Press PILOT CALL switch on external ground power panel P19 and
check that:
a. CALL light on overhead panel P5 comes on.
b. Hi--tone chime sounds once in flight compartment.
c. CALL light goes off when PILOT CALL switch is released.
C. Press CAPTAIN call switch on forward attendant’s panel and check that:
a. CALL light on overhead panel P5 comes on.
b. Hi--tone chime sounds once in flight compartment.
c. CALL light goes off when CAPTAIN switch is released.
D. Repeat step 2 (C) at aft attendants panel.
E. Press ATTEND call switch on overhead panel P5 and check that:
a. Forward and aft pink master call lights come on.
b. Hi--lo tone chime sounds once over PA speakers.
c. Master call lights remain on after ATTEND call switch is released
d. Master call lights go off when RESET switch is pressed on either
attendant’s panel.
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PASSENGER ADDRESS
The passenger address and entertainment system provides a means of com-
municating with the passengers and of entertaining them. The system may be
used to provide either announcements or music.
All of the Audio going to the Passenger Address Speakers is routed through
the Passenger Address Amplifier where it is amplified and the input priority is
established. The input from the engine oil pressure switch varies the Amplifier
gain to compensate for noise from the engines.
Announcements can be made by the pilots, or any of the attendants. The pi-
lots have priority over the attendants.
AUTO announcements, boarding music or both from tape reproducers can pro-
vide inputs on other priority channels.
When the chimes are initiated the sound is superimposed on the other audio.
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Figure 1 Passenger Address System

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COMPONENT LOCATION
The Passenger Address System is comprised of the following items:
1. Tape (music) Reproducer

2. Audio Accessory Unit
3. Passenger Address Amplifier
4. Control Stand Microphone Jack
5. Forward Attendants Panel Microphone & Music Switch
6. Aft Attendants Panel Microphone
The Tape Reproducer, Audio Accessory Unit and Passenger Address Amplifier
are located on Rack E2 in the Electronic Equipment Compartment.
The Control Stand microphone jack is located on the AFT end of the cockpit
control stand.
The forward Attendant’s Panel microphone is on the Attendants Panel located
on the windscreen just aft of the front entry way.
The AFT Attendant’s Panel microphone is on the Attendant’s Panel located on
the rear lavatory bulkhead just left of the center aisle.
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PASSENGER ADDRESS PSU LOUDSPEAKER INSTALLATION
Access to the Passenger Cabin Loudspeakers is gained by lowering the PSU
containing the speaker. A tool 3/16 inches in diameter or less must be used to
depress the hinged latches. The PSU then swings down on hinges, allowing
access to the speakers. To remove the loudspeaker assembly the wiring must
be disconnected from the transformer and 4 screws must be removed.
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Figure 3 Passenger Service Unit Loudspeaker

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service interphone systems, passenger address, or radios. The ASPs also al-
low voice and/or identification monitoring of navigation aids.
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CABIN ATTENDANT’S PANELS (PA)
Both the FORWARD and AFT CABIN ATTENDANTS PANELS contain a hand-
mike for passenger address use.
The forward attendants panel contains the boarding music controls. This in-
cludes a rotary ON/OFF switch and volume control.
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Figure 5 Cabin Attendant Panels

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PASSENGER ADDRESS AMPLIFIER
The Passenger Address Amplifier consists of a 2 level chassis housed in a 1/4
ATR short case. A 3 position rotary test switch and 3 LEDS are located on the
front panel. The center position of the switch is normal, but the LEDS are con-
nected across the output load. The spring loaded CAL position allows the unit
to be checked for rated gain. The TONE position allows the unit to be tested
for a predetermined output and supplies a tone for speaker checking.
An access hole is provided on the front panel for adjustment of the Master Lev-
el Control R267 which controls the overall output level of the amplifier. This is
potted when it leaves Boeing.
The amplifier is capable of producing 120 watts output into a load of 41 ohms
and 60 watts output into a load of 83 ohms.
Test Tone Function
The operation of the PA Amplifier has been described with the front panel
TEST switch in the normal OFF position. Two other positions are available for
maintenance purposes, i.e. TEST TONE and CAL.
In the TONE position a Hl Tone (chime) is triggered on and is connected direct-
ly to the amplifier system so that the hi tone should be heard in all speakers.
The gain increase resulting from engine operation should function during this
test in a normal manner.
Calibrate Function
With the PA amplifier test switch in the CAL position a chime generator hi tone
is again triggered on and is connected to the amplifier system. In this test
mode the cabin speakers are replaced by an internal 83 ohm load. The output
across the internal load can be read the front panel LED’s. Calibration is ac-
complished by adjusting master gain adjust resistor R267 until only the 0dB
LED is illuminated.
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Figure 6 Passenger Address Amplifier

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PA SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
Microphone and PTT inputs from the Control Cabin Audio Selector Panels are
all jumpered together to form the first (crew) priority at the PA Amplifier. The
forward and AFT Attendants Panels are also jumpered together to form the
second (Attendants) priority at the amplifier. The third priority Audio (Music) is
initiated by the Music ON/OFF switch on the Forward Attendants Panel. The
PTT signals are used by the PA amplifier for priority switching.
The passenger address amplifier provides audio power to the speaker system
of the airplane and also contains circuitry required to establish the Cockpit
Crew/Attendant/Music priority. The Amplifier also has high, high/low, and low
chimes for use by the pilot and passengers. It accomplishes an audio gain
control based on a voltage level received from an engine oil pressure switch to
compensate for engine noise.
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Figure 7 System Block Diagram

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HIGH FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION
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ATA 23--11 HF SYSTEM
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HF COMMUNICATION
The high frequency (HF) communication system provides long range commu-
nications between the airplane and ground stations, or between other air-
planes. The system operates in the 2--30 MHz frequency range in amplitude
modulated or side band mode.
The HF system uses the skip distance phenomena to achieve long distance
transmission. Skip distance transmission is most effective in the 2--30 MHz
range and varies with frequency and time of day.
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Figure 1 HF Communications
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HF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
The HF communication control panel provides ON/OFF control, mode selec-
tion, frequency selection and receiver sensitivity control.
The HF transceiver consists of a transmitter and a receiver with a common RF
translator which establishes and maintains the selected RF operating frequen-
cy. Audio inputs and outputs for the HF comm system are connected to the
audio integrating system.
The antenna coupler is used to match the antenna impedance to the transceiv-
er for the selected frequency.
The annunciator panel indicates the status of the system by colored lights.
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Figure 2 HF Communications System

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COMPONENT LOCATION
The HF communication system is composed of a transceiver, control panel, a
coupler status annunciator, antenna coupler and mount, a feedline and
associated RF shield and a single antenna.
The system components are located in the following areas:
1. Control Panel -- Fwd Electronics Panel (P9)

2. Transceiver -- Electronic Equipment Rack, E2--3
3. Electrical and Electronic Compartment -- Coupler Status Annunciator Panel
4. Vertical Fin Leading Edge -- Antenna Coupler and Mount, Feedline and RF
Shield, Antenna Conductor and Antenna
The HF communication system uses 3--phase, 115 volt, 400 cycle AC and 28
volt DC power obtained from load control center P18.
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Figure 3 Component Locations

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HF COMMUNICATION CONTROL PANEL
The HF control panel enables selection of frequency and mode of operation.
Four frequency selector knobs may be set from 2.000 to 29.999 MHz in 1 KHz
steps. The operator may select the AM, LSB (lower sideband), or USB (upper
sideband) mode. During reception of messages, the operator may set the RF
SENS control for the best received signal.
When the frequency select controls are set to the desired frequency, a com-
bination of DC ground and open--circuited signals are sent to the HF transceiv-
er. When the mode select switch is not in the “off“ position, a DC ground signal
is sent to the transceiver to apply relay voltage to the system. The mode select
switch applies DC ground or open--circuited signals to the transceiver indicating
mode of operation. The RF sensitivity control connects a variable resistance up
to 5 kilohms to the transceiver.
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Figure 4 Control Panel

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HF TRANSCEIVER
The Collins 628T--1 HF Transceiver is housed in a 3/4 ATR short case.
It may be installed with a 999W--1A adapter into existing provisions for the
Collins 618T transceiver. The 628T1 transceiver with its adapter make up a full
1 ATR shelf mounted unit which weighs approximately 30 lbs and requires
115V, 400 Hz, 3 phase AC power. Its frequency range is from 2.800 to 26.999
MHz in 1 KHz increments. The transceiver RF output is up to 200 watts peak
envelope power in the USB mode and 100 watts in the AM mode. An internal
blower provides cooling during transmissions.
The front panel of the transceiver contains two fault lights, a test switch a mic
jack and a phone jack.
The RT FAULT light illuminates in the event of: low power supply voltage,
low transmitter power output or frequency synthesizer out of lock.
The KEY INTERLOCK light illuminates when the transceiver is keyed if a
fault exists in the coupler. Transmission is inhibited during this time.
When the SQL/LAMP TEST switch is pressed the squelch is disabled and
the RT FAULT and KEY INTERLOCK lights illuminate.
The front panel of the adapter contains a Primary Antenna connector, a

Squelch/RF SENS switch and a 747/OTHER switch. The Primary Antenna
Connector is used for both receive and transmit functions in single antenna
installations. The squelch/RF Sense switch is positioned to correspond with
that function chosen on the HF Control Panel. The 747/OTHER switch selects
proper audio grounding depending on the type of aircraft.
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Figure 5 HF Transceiver
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HF ANTENNA COUPLER
The coupler is a lightweight (17 lbs.), pressurized unit with a removable cover
containing a seal gasket. The coupler consists of a case, which contains inter-
nal interconnect wiring and three connectors for external interface, and six cir-
cuit cards.
The coupler is tunable over a frequency range from 2 to 30 Megahertz (MHz)
and automatically matches the antenna impedance to the characteristic trans-
mission line impedance (50 ohms) within 2 to 4 seconds. This reduces the
VSWR within 1.3:1.
115V AC is required for coupler operation and no external cooling is required
for the coupler.
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Figure 6 Antenna Coupler

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ANTENNA COUPLER STATUS ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
The panel consists of a set of annunciators for either one or two HF systems.
There are five annunciators in each set: TUNE PRESS (green), PRESS FAULT
(amber), RF FAULT (amber), COUPLER FAULT (amber) and OPERATE
(green).
The TUNE PROCESS light illuminates green whenever the HF system is
keyed while in standby and remains illuminated as the system processes
through tune modes A, B and C. When the system attains HF OPERATE sta-
tus, the TUNE GREEN light extinguishes.
The three fault amber lights are normally extinguished but illuminate if condi-
tions in their respective unit are abnormal.
The OPERATE light illuminates when the system attains the operate status.
The light extinguishes when the system is recycled to HOME and STANDBY.
The lights are tested by pressing on the light switch assembly.
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Figure 7 Antenna Coupler Status Annunciator Panel

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION
It is composed of a length of U shaped fiber glass material or dielectric sealed
within the leading edge of the vertical fin. The feed line from one or two (con-
nected in parallel) antenna couplers is connected to a point on the metallic por-
tion of the antenna which has low impedance for RF currents. The antenna de-
sign easily allows the coupler to match the antenna impedance to the
transmitter impedance of 50 ohms.
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Figure 8 Antenna Installation

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ANTENNA COUPLER INSTALLATION
The graphic illustrates the installation area for the antenna coupler.
There is space for one or two antenna couplers. Where there are two antenna
couplers installed, number one is on the left and number two is on the right.
There are access panels on both sides at the base of the vertical fin.
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Figure 9 Antenna Coupler Installation

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HF COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS BLOCK DIAGRAM
The HF system operates when airplane power is available and a mode of op-
eration and a frequency (channel) are selected on the control panel. Power is
applied from three phase, 115V AC and 28V DC circuit breakers.
With initial power application or when a new frequency is selected, the system
recycles to a RCV--STBY (receive standby) mode. In this mode, the HF system
receives an RF signal from the antenna through the isolation amplifier in the
antenna coupler. The RF signal is then processed and applied as audio to the
audio integrating circuit. When the system is keyed, the tuning elements are
driven to resonance of the selected frequency when the transmitter is activated
through relay control. During these intervals, the TUNE PROCESS annuncia-
tor illuminates and a 1000 Hz tone is applied to the audio integrating system.
When tuning is complete, the TUNE PROCESS annunciator goes out, the
1000 Hz tone ceases and the HF OPERATE annunciator illuminates and re-
mains on as long as the HF system operates.
When the operator keys the HF system, a PTT logic and microphone audio are
applied to the transceiver. The PTT logic, also applied to the antenna coupler,
activates the HV power supply and causes the microphone audio to modulate
the RF carrier frequency. The RF is then applied through the tuning elements
to the antenna.
During periods of no transmission, the transceiver receives signals from the
antenna in the same manner as in RCV--STBY mode.
A set of three amber lights on the annunciator panel monitor operation for each
system.
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Figure 11 HF System Block Diagram

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HF COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM -- FUNCTIONAL MODES
The graphic describes the different modes of operation and the fault modes The coupler’s discriminator responds to phase difference between the rf volt-
associated with the HF system. age and current. Tuning elements are positioned by zero phase difference (load
resistive and resonant).
Tuning is initiated by changing frequency or initially applying power, which re-
sults in a logical progression through various modes. The two major compo- TUNE B (LOAD TUNING)
nents of the system, the transceiver and antenna coupler unit, are involved in Tuning elements are adjusted to present a total impedance which is approxi-
the rechannelling process. The first step drives the tuner in the antenna coupler mately 50 ohms or less, and resonant. The 1 KHz tune still present and TUNE
to the home position which is the low frequency end (2 MHz) or minimum atten- IN--PROCESS light still illuminated.
uation in the tuner circuits. The system advances and remains in the receive
standby (REC/STBY) mode until a key signal is introduced. Keying the trans- TUNE C (VSWR)
ceiver starts the tuning process which continues until a satisfactory VSWR is Tuning elements are further adjusted so that rf power loading generates a
measured at which time the operate mode is reached. The HF system is then VSWR<1.3: 1 (reflected power<2 watts rf). The 1 KHz tune still present and
ready for use. Rechannelling is normally complete in 8 to 12 seconds. TUNE IN PROCESS light still illuminated.
If the final operate mode is not reached in 30 seconds, a fault results and the
transmitter is disabled. OPERATE
Occurs after completion of TUNE C. Key latch is broken, tuning rf power goes
TUNING MODES off, audio tune ceases, TUNING IN PROCESS light goes off, and green
OPERATE light illuminates. System is capable of reception or transmission
HOME
when keyed). During full power modulated transmission, coupler maintains
Initiated when transceiver power is turned on or a new frequency is selected. VSWR<1.3..1 by adjustment of the tuning elements. No audio tone is heard
The antenna tuning elements are driven to the HOME position, irrespective of while tuning occurs during transmission.
selected frequency. The elements are positioned for minimum attenuation of
the received signals, but are not used during RECEIVE. FAULT MODES
REC/STDBY COUPLER FAULT
System automatically cycles to this mode as soon as the tuning elements all The amber COUPLER FAULT light illuminates if:
reach their respective HOME positions. The system is capable of reception on 1. the coupler fails to tune within 15 seconds
selected frequency.
2. tuning elements fail to home within 15 seconds
(Note: In dual Systems, reception is possible only when the opposite system is
3. arcing in the coupler is detected. This light does not illuminate if the tuning
not transmitting). In REC/STDBY mode, the system is ready to be keyed for
failure is caused by insufficient rf.
transmission at anytime.
RF FAULT
TUNE A (RESONANCE)
The amber RF FAULT light illuminates when the coupler fails to tune due to
Initialed by keying the transmitter (Key latched in), low power rf is delivered to
insufficient rf power from the transmitter.
antenna coupler, an audio tune (1 KHz) indicates that tuning is in progress and
the green TUNE IN PROCESS annunciator light illuminates. PRESSURE FAULT
The amber PRESS FAULT light illuminates when the coupler’s internal pres-
sure drops to less than 15.5 psia.
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Figure 12 HF Communications System - Functional Modes

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VHF SYSTEM
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ATA 23--21 VHF COMMUNICATION
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VHF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The very high frequency (VHF) communication system provides short range
(line of sight) voice communications between:
1. The airplane and ground stations.

2. The airplane and other airplanes.
The frequency range allocated for VHF communications is 116.000 through

151.975 MHz.
The VHF communications system receives RF energy via the antenna, pro-
cesses the RF and sends resulting audio to the interphone system. The VHF
communication system also sends an audio signal to the Selcal system to alert
the flight crew of an incoming call. During transmission the microphone audio
from the interphone system is processed by the VHF communication system
and RF energy transmitted via the antenna.
The control panel allows crewmembers to select a VHF frequency and also
perform other control functions.
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Figure 1 VHF Communication System

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COMPONENT LOCATION
There are two VHF communication Systems installed, and each system con-
tains the following components:
1. Control Panel
2. Transceiver
3. Antenna
The number 1 and 2 control panels are located on the aft electronics panel
(P8).
The transceivers are located on the E2--1 shelf in the electronic equipment
compartment.
The antennas are located number 1 on the top of the fuselage and number 2
on the bottom.
The VHF communication Systems receive power from the P6 and P18 circuit
breaker panels.
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VHF COMM CONTROL PANEL
The VHF COMM control panel provides inputs to the VHF COMM Transceiver
for normal operation and test purposes.
The Control Panel consists of the following:
1. Two sets of concentric knobs for frequency selection. The outer knob se-
lects the 1st, 2nd and 3rd digits and the inner knob selects the 4th and 5th
digits.
2. A window for displaying the selected frequency for each set of knobs (left
and right).
3. A test button for testing the receiver.
4. A transfer switch used to transfer between the selected frequencies ap-
pearing in the two windows.
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VHF TRANSCEIVER
The 618M3 and 3A (Collins) are completely solid--state VHF communications
transceivers consisting of a power supply, frequency synthesizer, receiver,
modulator and transmitter.
The VHF comm transceiver processes audio inputs for RF transmission and
processes RF energy for audio reception. The minimum transmit power output
is 20 watts. For the M3 the frequency range is 118.000 to 135.975 MHz; for
the M3A the frequency range is 116.000 MHz to 151.975 MHz. The appropri-
ate channel spacing may be derived from the chart on the graphic.
The units are standard 1/2 ATR short and weighs 10.25 lbs. (4.65 Kg).
Accessible from the front panel are the following:
1. A SQUELCH DISABLE switch which allows testing the transceiver.

2. Phone and microphone jacks to allow transmission and reception from the
transceiver during troubleshooting.
3. A TRANSMIT POWER light which illuminates when the RF output transmit
power is at least 10 watts.
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Figure 4 VHF Transceiver

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ANTENNA INSTALLATION
The VHF Communication Antenna provides the means for radiating transmitted
RF energy and receiving RF energy from ground stations and other aircraft.
The antennas are blade antennas, each approximately 12 inches long. Each of
the antennas contains the following:
1. An electrical connector to provide interconnection between the antenna and

transceiver.
2. Mounting screws for attaching the antenna to the mounting surface.
3. Jacking screws to assist in breaking the mounting bond during removal.
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Figure 5 VHF Antenna

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VHF COMM. SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
The VHF communication systems receive power from P6 and P18 panels.
The frequency is selected from the control panel. During transmission, micro-
phone audio and push--to--talk (PTT) signals are applied to the transceiver from
the Audio Integrating System. The transceiver converts the mic audio to RF
energy and transmits it via the antenna. During transmission audio Sidetone is
supplied to the interphone system to allow monitoring of the transmission.
During reception, the antenna receives RF energy and sends it to the trans-
ceiver. The transceiver converts the RF energy to audio and sends the audio
to the Audio Integrating System. The transceiver also sends an audio signal to
the Selcal System to alert the flight crew to monitor VHF reception.
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SELCAL SYSTEM
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ATA 23--28 SELCAL SYSTEM
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SELCAL SYSTEM
The Selcal system alerts the flight crew that a ground station is calling the air-
plane.
The Selcal (Selective Call) system receives Selcal codes from the airplane
communication receivers. When the assigned airplane code is received, the
Selcal system alerts the flight crew with visual and aural signals.
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Figure 1 Selcal System

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COMPONENT LOCATIONS
The Selcal System has two independent channels and consists of the
following components:
1. VHF COMM/NAV control panels 1 and 2

2. Dual Decoder
The control panels are on the aft electronics panel (P8).

The decoder is on the Electronic Equipment Rack (E2--2).
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VHF COMM/NAV/DME SELCAL CONTROL PANEL
The control panel contains a number of components for control of four avionics
systems, the VHF COMM, the VHF NAV, the DME and the SELCAL systems.
The VHF COMM section of the panel has two sets of frequency select knobs
and frequency selected indicators. The transfer switch determines which one
is being used. The outer frequency select knob selects the 1st, 2nd and 3rd
digits and the inner knob selects the 4th and 5th digits.
A SELCAL alert light switch assembly alerts the crew to an incoming signal
from a ground station. A press to reset (P/RST) function of the assembly is
used to extinguish the light.
The associated VHF NAV receiver and DME Interrogator are tuned by two fre-
quency select knobs on the bottom of the panel. The knob on the left tunes the
tens and units and the knob on the right tunes the tenths and hundreds of the
frequency range.
A two position switch, the AUTO/MAN tune selector, allows the VHF NAV re-
ceiver and the DME interrogator to be tuned manually or automatically from an
associated navigation system.
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SELCAL DECODER
The Selcal decoder senses inputs from communication transceivers and deter-
mines if the airplane assigned 4 letter code is being received on either one or
both channels. If the coded transmission is the airplane code, the Selcal de-
coder activates the aural warning device and illuminates a light. The decoder
unit consists of dual decoder chassis mounted in one unit. The unit is con-
tained in a 1/2 ATR short case and weighs 10.8 lbs. (4.9 Kg).
Code selector switches are mounted on the front panel of the decoder unit.
Channel 1 switches are on the left, facing the panel and Channel 2 switches
are on the right. Each switch has letter codes from ”A” through “M“ with the
exception of letter “i”.
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Figure 4 Selcal Decoder

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SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
The two Selcal channels are similar in operation. The communication audio
comes from the corresponding VHF communication receiver and into the de-
coder on which the airplane’s Selcal code is set.
If the airplane code is received, alert signals are generated in the decoder. An
alert lamp is illuminated on the control panel, and a Hl--LO chime in the aural
warning unit is actuated at a 1 Hz rate.
Once the alert light and Hl--LO chime are on, they remain on until the Decoder
is reset. The Decoder is reset by depressing the ”RESET” button on the con-
trol panel.
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COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
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ATA 23--71 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
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VOICE RECORDER
The Voice Recorder System provides a continuous record of the latest 30
minutes of flight crew communications and conversations.
The Voice Recorder System receives sound from the flight deck and audio sig-
nals from the Audio Integrating System. The sound and audio are continuously
recorded by the Voice Recorder. Sensing of the “airplane on--ground” and
”parking--brake--set” is used to permit bulk erasure of the voice recording.
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Figure 1 Voice Recorder System

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COMPONENT LOCATION
The Voice Recorder System consists of the following components:
1. A voice recorder located in the aft cargo compartment.

2. A control panel located on overhead panel P5.
The Voice Recorder System receives power from the P6 load control center.
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VOICE RECORDER UNIT
The Voice Recorder Unit makes an endless 30 minute recording of four audio
channels. It consists of a tape and tape transport mechanism which are con-
tained in a crash--proof capsule. The unit also contains electronics, test con-
trols and monitor controls. The unit is contained in a 1/2 ATR short case,
weighs 17 lbs. (7.7kg) and requires no external heating or cooling.
The following parts are mounted on the front panel of the recorder:
1. A meter and phone jack to monitor the recording.

2. A switch to select a channel for the phone jack and meter or to select all
channels for the phone jack only.
3. A test switch to connect an internal test signal to be recorded.
An elapsed time meter is mounted on the right rear side of the unit under the
dust cover.
An acoustical, underwater locator beacon can be included. It would be bolted,
on a horizontal shelf, on the upper rear of the recorder. The beacon battery
should be replaced by the date indicated on the beacon.
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Figure 3 Voice Recording Unit

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VOICE RECORDER CONTROL PANEL
The voice recorder control panel contains remote monitoring and testing com-
ponents of the voice recorder unit, detects flight deck sounds and conversa-
tions and controls bulk erasure of the recording tape.
The following are mounted on the control panel:
1. A microphone which picks up sounds and conversations in the flight deck.

This information is recorded on channel 4 of the recorder.
2. An erase button which, when pressed for a minimum of two seconds,
causes bulk erasure of the recording tape, provided the aircraft is on the
ground and the parking brake is set.
3. A test button which, when pressed, provides a sequential testing of the 4
recording channels.
4. A meter which monitors the level of the test signals as recorded upon the
recording tape.
5. A phone jack for monitoring all 4 recorded channels.
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SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
The Voice Recorder System has four modes of operation: the recording mode,
erase mode, monitor mode and test mode.
In the recording mode, three audio input channels come from the Audio Inte-
grating System and the fourth input channel is from the flight deck area micro-
phone on the control panel.
In the erase mode, the control panel can initiate bulk erasure in the recorder
provided the squat switch and parking brake switch are closed.
In the monitor mode, audio from all recorder channels goes to the control pan-
el audio output.
In the test mode, the control panel test switch initiates a recorder test. The
recorder returns test light and audio signals to the control panel.
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VOICE RECORDER SCHEMATIC
The Voice Recorder operates when the unswitched electronics BUS--1 is ener-
gized. the 115V AC power energizes the DC power supply, the 600 Hz test
generator, the transport motor and the bulk erase head.
Continuous tracks record the audio from the audio integration and the sound
picked up by the area microphone. The tape is endless, with a total duration of
30 minutes and a speed of 1--7/8 IPS. Each audio track has an input amplifier
and a record head. A single ERASE head erases all four tracks using 65 KHz.
A single monitor head monitors all four tracks and provides outputs to the
phone jacks on the control panel and on the front of the recorder. The monitor
head output is delayed 1/2 second from the record head inputs.
A bulk erase circuit, activated by the erase switch on the control panel, erases
the entire tape, provided the aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake set.
The ERASE switch must be depressed for a minimum of two seconds. When
released, a 400 Hz tone, lasting 5 to 10 seconds 3 indicates the tape is being
erased. The bulk ERASE coil uses 115V AC via a DC relay operated by switch
S--1 in the recorder. A DC voltage passes from the recorder, through the con-
tacts of relay K--4 in the Landing Gear Accessory Unit, through the ERASE
switch and back to a time delay circuit in the recorder, which operates S--1.
K--4 is energized by K--6, the Ground Sensing Relay, and S--100, the Parking
Brake switch on P8.
The 4 recording tracks are sequentially tested by pressing the ALL switch on
the front of the recorder or the TEST switch on the control panel. This closes
switch S--2 in the recorder which enables the 600 Hz test. generator and the
Ring Counter which applies the 600 Hz tone input to one of the four record
heads every 0.8 sec. The recorded tones are monitored by the monitor head
and amplified then filtered through the 600 Hz filter. If the output of the 600 Hz
filter is adequate, switch S--3 in the recorder closes and the test meters on the
recorder and the control panel read in the green area. The numbered switches
on the recorder front panel permit testing of each recorder track individually.
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Figure 6 Voice Recorder Schematic

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STUDENT NOTES
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COMMUNICATIONS BOEING 737 - 100/200

ATA 23--50 AUDIO INTEGRATION

Figure 1 Communication System Block Diagram

Figure 2 Audio Integrating System

Figure 3 Component Location

Figure 4 Microphones And Headphones

Figure 5 Audio Selector Panel (ASP)

S R1 Flight Interphone amplifier gain (FLT GAIN)

Figure 6 Audio Accessory Unit

Figure 7 Control Wheel PTT Switch

Figure 8 Audio Integration System Block

ATA 23--52 FLIGHT INTERPHONE

Figure 9 Flight Interphone System Block Diagram

Figure 10 Flight Interphone System Circuit

Figure 11 Flight Interphone Component Location

Test Flight interphone System

ATA 23--41 SERVICE INTERPHONE

Figure 12 Service Interphone System Block Diagram

Figure 13 Service Interphone Component Loacation

Figure 14 Service Interphone Stations

Figure 15 Service Interphone System Schematic

Figure 16 Service Interphone Amplifier

ATA 23--43 FLIGHT & GROUND CREW CALL SYSTEM

Call Horn Master Call Lights

Figure 17 Flight & Ground Crew Call System Components

Figure 18 Flight & Ground Crew Call System Circuit

ATA 23--31 PASSENGER ADDRESS SYSTEM

Figure 1 Passenger Address System

1. Tape (music) Reproducer

Figure 2 Component Location

Figure 3 Passenger Service Unit Loudspeaker

Figure 4 Audio Selector Panel (ASP)

Figure 5 Cabin Attendant Panels

Figure 6 Passenger Address Amplifier

Figure 7 System Block Diagram

ATA 23--11 HF SYSTEM

Figure 2 HF Communications System

1. Control Panel -- Fwd Electronics Panel (P9)

Figure 3 Component Locations

Figure 4 Control Panel

The front panel of the adapter contains a Primary Antenna connector, a

Figure 6 Antenna Coupler

Figure 7 Antenna Coupler Status Annunciator Panel

Figure 8 Antenna Installation

Figure 9 Antenna Coupler Installation

Figure 10 Audio Selector Panel (ASP)

Figure 11 HF System Block Diagram

Figure 12 HF Communications System - Functional Modes

ATA 23--21 VHF COMMUNICATION

1. The airplane and ground stations.

The frequency range allocated for VHF communications is 116.000 through

Figure 1 VHF Communication System

Figure 2 Component Location

Figure 3 Control Panel

1. A SQUELCH DISABLE switch which allows testing the transceiver.

Figure 4 VHF Transceiver

1. An electrical connector to provide interconnection between the antenna and

Figure 5 VHF Antenna

Figure 6 Audio Selector Panel (ASP)

Figure 7 System Block Diagram

ATA 23--28 SELCAL SYSTEM

Figure 1 Selcal System

1. VHF COMM/NAV control panels 1 and 2