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Iridium ® Welcome Package Airbus Iridium SATCOM System
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100 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232 Telephone: 941-371-0811 Facsimile: 941-377-5591 Welcome! Dear Valued Customer, All of us at L-3 Aviation Recorders take this opportunity to say “thank you” for your selection of the L-3 Airbus Iridium Satellite Communication (SATCOM) system.
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100 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232 Telephone: 941-371-0811 Facsimile: 941-377-5591 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Interface If desired, the Iridium SATCOM System SDU provides an EFB with an interface to the EFB message transport system. An Ethernet port provides the physical connection between the devices – using industry standard IEEE 802.3 LAN technologies.
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100 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, Florida 34232 Telephone: 941-371-0811 Facsimile: 941-377-5591 Table of Contents This Welcome Package includes the documents listed in the table below. Keep in mind, these documents may not be the latest up-to-date revisions. Please check the L-3 Customer Support website for the latest update available at: http://www.l-3ar.com/customer/index.
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Sarasota, S t Florida Fl id 34232 CAGE Code 06141 Phone: (941) 371–0811 | FAX: (941) 377–5591 http://www.l-3ar.com/ Iridium Customer Support pp Technical support, Reliability, Product support Daren Welker Carlo Mammelli Dave Dowding Product Support Engineer Publications Supervisor Senior Product Support Engineer Phone Cell Fax Email Phone Cell Fax Email Phone Cell Fax Email 941.379.1620 941 941.372.2313 372 2313 941.377.5591 daren.welker@l‐3com.
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Sarasota,, Florida 34232 CAGE Code 06141 Phone: (941) 371–0811 | FAX: (941) 377–5591 http://www.l-3ar.com/ Authorized Service Facility y A European service facility will be established later in 2014. Until such time, all Iridium repairs will be performed at L‐3 Factory. Address: L‐3 Communications Aviation Recorders 100 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, Florida 34232 Attention: Repair Station – 941‐377‐5517 941 377 5517 Repair Station Manager: Gerald Godbee Phone: 941.377.5531Email: gerald.godbee@l‐3com.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Quick Start Guide SDU L-3 part number 228E5733-00 SCM L-3 part number 418E5733-00 L‐3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary 165E5733‐01 Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SECTION 1 ‐ OVERVIEW 1. Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Overview The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System will be certified to TSO C‐159a for voice and data safety‐services. It has a dual‐channel Iridium link, one dedicated for data ‐ with the capability to send and receive standard ACARS messages between the aircraft’s Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU), and the other prioritized for voice via a certified terrestrial service provider.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Data Unit (SDU) 2. SDU Configuration Module (SCM) The SCM is housed in a small enclosure, which is designed to be mounted within 24” of the SDU rear connector. The SCM and antenna connect directly to the SDU. The SDU is the heart of the system and provides all of the interfaces to other aircraft systems. L‐3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary 165E5733‐01 Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SECTION 2 – SYSTEM CONFIGURATION You configure the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Data Unit (SDU) via Ethernet using a laptop, web browser, and the AFIRS Maintenance User Interface (MUI). An RJ‐45 Maintenance Port jack is located behind the access door on the front panel of the SDU. IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE CONFIGURING SATCOM SYSTEM    The MUI only accepts English‐language characters and numbers.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 1. Install SIM Card 1. Remove the four screws from the plate on the SCM. 2. Remove the plate on the SCM to reveal the SIM enclosure.  3. Slide the SIM Enclosure to release.  4. Lift the SIM Enclosure. L‐3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary 165E5733‐01 Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 5. Slide the SIM card in the slot. It will fit only one way; do not force.  6. Close the SIM Enclosure and slide to the left to lock.  The SIM Card is now installed. 7. Replace the plate. 8. Replace the four screws using a small amount of threading Loctite 222. 9. Proceed to “Access the Maintenance User Interface (MUI)” below. L‐3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary 165E5733‐01 Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3. Access the Maintenance User Interface (MUI) 1. With system power on, connect an Ethernet cable to the Maintenance Port via the front panel access door of the SDU. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a laptop with a web browser (Mozilla FireFox® is recommended). 3. Confirm that the green link light is illuminated. The light can be steady or flashing – flashing means that data is being transmitted. 4. Set the laptop network adapter to the following:  IP = 192.168.128.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 1 ‐ Login area 2 ‐ Menu of available links to pages accessible to various users upon login 3 ‐ Tabs: GENERAL, ARINC, and DISCRETE IN 4 ‐ System and Link status display area 5 ‐ System information data display area 6 ‐ Mode: OPERATIONAL, MAINTENANCE, INITIALIZING, etc. 7. Proceed to “Access Maintenance Mode” below. 4. Access Maintenance Mode – On Ground Status Required 1.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 4. Click the ORT link on the left side of the screen to open the ORT page. The Owner Requirements Table will display.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 5. Click OK. An Address Book template will download to the computer as a comma‐separated‐values file (adb.csv). If the computer does not have Microsoft Excel®, the file can be opened as a Microsoft WordPad® file. Example of Microsoft Excel® Address Book file. Example of Microsoft WordPad® Address Book file. 6. Locate and open the adb.csv file. 7. Add entries to the address book (up to 300) and modify as necessary. There are no list numbers in the adb.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 10. Click Browse and locate the adb.csv file that you just created. 11. Click Upload. 12. Click Apply. 13. Click Exit Maintenance Mode when updates are complete. A message displays, prompting for confirmation to exit Maintenance Mode. 14. Click OK. The system saves changes, reboots, and returns to Operational Mode. 15. Proceed to “Enter Administrator Role” below. 7. Enter Administrator Role ‐ On‐Ground Status Required 1.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 8. Update User Access Table (UAT) Parameters The User Access Table (UAT) is used to set up user access privileges for up to 20 users. These settings may be changed as needed to meet operational requirements. 1. Click the UAT (Security) link on the left side of the screen to open the UAT page. 2. Add security roles as necessary based on the following parameters.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System a. Download Backup UAT File (Optional) You may want to download a backup UAT file that you could upload in the event that the system file should fail. 1. On the Home Page, type the following in the Login fields:  Default User Name: AFIRSADMIN  Default Password: ADMIN228 2. Click Login. 3. Click Downloads. 4. Select the UAT option from the Configurations section. 5. Click Download. 6. Choose Save. 7. Click OK. 8. Proceed to “Section 3 ‐ Testing” below.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SECTION 3 – TESTING 1. Test System Voice Connectivity Perform the following steps to ensure that the system is working properly. If you do not have voice transmission available, proceed to Test System Data Connectivity. For information on Built‐in Tests and Fault Indicators, see the Installation and Operations Manual. a. Call from Landline Phone to Iridium SATCOM Phone NON‐ATS (Air Traffic Service) SIM 1. Call Iridium Call Service U.S. 1‐480‐768‐2500 Non‐U.S.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System b. Call from Iridium SATCOM Phone to Landline Phone (Manual) 1. Select Manual Dial from the MCDU screen. 2. Punch in the phone number and select the button directly next to the open field to populate the field. 3. Choose a priority by using the Page Up and Page Down buttons. 4. Choose Pre‐Select. L‐3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary 165E5733‐01 Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 5. The system is ready to connect the call. 6. Initiate the call. c. Call from Iridium SATCOM Phone to Landline Phone (Directory) IMPORTANT: If manual dialing has been disabled, the ability to use dual‐tone multi‐ frequency signaling (DTMF) will also be disabled. This means that you will not be able to punch in an extension number after reaching a switchboard via Directory dialing. 1. Select Directory from the MCDU screen. 2. Choose a directory.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3. Locate the number to call. 4. Initiate the call. 2. Send Data Message from Iridium SATCOM 1. Go to the MCDU. 2. Choose a free text and send a test message to Dispatch or Maintenance. The system will automatically queue and send the message. Optionally, you can have the message receiver send you a message back. L‐3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary 165E5733‐01 Rev.
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Iridium Status Indicator Summary Note: LED indicators require power to the Iridium SATCOM system. Every indicator will be off if no power is applied.
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators DATA CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name BIT Check Configuration CONFIG FAIL Table Failure Raise Fault/Failure Condition The “Configuration Table Failure” will be raised if the system is unable to read or write the Configuration Data stored in the memory The “SCM Compatibility Fault” will be raised if the SDU software load is not compatible with the valid Configuration Dat
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators POWER CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name LOW VOLTS BIT Check Raise Fault/Failure Condition ON OFF Critical Failure Front Panel LEDs SCM The “Low Voltage Status” will be The “Low Voltage Status” will be Low Voltage raised if the system enters the Low cleared if the system exits the Status Input Voltage state. Low Input Voltage state.
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators TEMPERATURE CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name BIT Check CONFIG FAIL Temperature Sensor Fault CONFIG FAULT System Low Temperature Status NVM FAIL Raise Fault/Failure Condition Clear Fault/Failure Condition ON OFF Fault/Event Critical Failure Front Panel LEDs System ISVM A “Temperature Sensor Fault” will be The “Temperature Sensor raised if one or more of the te
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators INTERNAL CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name ISVM DPL FAIL ISVM AT FAIL ISDM FAIL SIM CARD FAIL GPS FAIL BIT Check Raise Fault/Failure Condition Clear Fault/Failure Condition ON OFF Fault/Event Critical Failure Front Panel LEDs System ISVM The “ISVM Voice The Iridium Satellite Voice Modem ISVM Voice Communication Failure” (ISVM) failure will be raised if the Comm
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators EXTERNAL CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name A717 INACTIVE BIT Check Raise Fault/Failure Condition Clear Fault/Failure Condition ON OFF System ISVM An “ARINC 429 Receiver Port A raised “ARINC 429 A429 RXnn ARINC 429 Inactive Fault” will be raised if an Receiver Port Inactive Fault” INACT (nn = Receiver Port ARINC 429 Receiver Port that is will be cleared if a recogni
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators EXTERNAL CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name BIT Check Raise Fault/Failure Condition Clear Fault/Failure Condition A717 INACTIVE ARINC The “ARINC 573/717 Receiver fault The ARINC 573/717 573/717 will be raised if the ARINC 573/717 Receiver Fault will be cleared Receiver is configured Active data and the if ARINC 573/717 data Inactive Fault data is not present. resumes.
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators EXTERNAL CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name A717 INACTIVE MCDU TX FAIL BIT Check Raise Fault/Failure Condition Clear Fault/Failure Condition ON OFF Critical Failure Front Panel LEDs SCM ARINC The “ARINC 573/717 Receiver fault The ARINC 573/717 573/717 will be raised if the ARINC 573/717 Receiver Fault will be cleared Receiver is configured Active data and the if A
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L-3 Iridium SATCOM System - Built-in Test and Fault Indicators EXTERNAL CHECKS Indicator Description LED Off Operational, No Failure/Fault Fault Light Discrete Output Fault Name A717 INACTIVE BIT Check Raise Fault/Failure Condition Clear Fault/Failure Condition ON OFF NO GPS LINK GPS Link Status NO ISVM LINK ISVM Link Status The “ISVM Link Status” will The “ISVM Link Status” will be be cleared if the ISVM driver raised if the ISVM driver reports no reports a link for 5 seconds in link. a row.
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Iridium SIM Card Registration The Iridium network is based on the international Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) standard and architecture. With any GSM cellular device, all Iridium transceivers capable of voice require a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) associated with the mobile device. Though the SIM can be used for many functions, such as restricting call access or to store information, its primary function is to assign the telephone number to the L-3 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) transceiver.
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Congratulations on purchasing the FLYHT AFIRSTM 228S system. In order to complete the activation of the voice and data services we require some additional information. Please review the following voice and data service options and email the completed form to us at 228S Voice/Data Services@FLYHT.com. A FLYHT Service and Support Manager will contact you to complete the activation process and to provide you with the assigned satcom phone number. 1. Aircraft Information: Model: Serial Number: Registration: 2.
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4. Please indicate your ACARS satcom data service provider: ARINC SITA Please note you will require a separate agreement with your selected ACARS satcom data service provider. 5. Contact information: Primary contact* Billing Contact (if different) Company Name Address: email : Phone: *The satcom voice phone number will be provided to this contact upon activation.
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Terms and Conditions TERMS OF PAYMENT Payment net thirty (30) days from date of invoice or as otherwise specified by Seller. Buyer agrees to pay the entire net amount of each invoice from Seller pursuant to the terms of each such invoice without offset or deduction.
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CUSTOMER AGREEMENT As an individual or authorized representative of the company, I hereby certify that the information provided on this form is true and correct. I authorize FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (FLYHT) to investigate financial references and all other relevant material. FLYHT has the right to deny service to any account that is past due and also reserves the right to deny service based upon information supplied.
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Installation Manual Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SDU L-3 part number 228E5733-00 SCM L-3 part number 418E5733-00 Publication Number: 165E5733-00 Issue: Rev.
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EXPORT CONTROL STATEMENT IRIDIUM SATCOM TECHNOLOGY / DATA: “This Iridium SATCOM System Technical Data is being exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (ECCN #7A994), No License Required (NLR). Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. In accordance with U.S. Law (Title 15CFR Part 746 and Supplement No. 1 to Part 774; and Title 31CFR) resale/re-export or transfer to certain designated countries is prohibited without the prior written consent of the U.S.
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Record of Revisions Rev. Issue Date Description 00 01 November 2013 Initial issue. All CM 01 15 December 2013 Corrected SDU & SCM TopLevel Part Numbers. All CM/SC 02 21 January 2014 Corrected SDU & SCM TopLevel Part Numbers.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table of Contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 9 1.1 Applicability..................................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Model Designation .......................................................................................................... 9 1.2.1 Airbus Iridium SATCOM System .................
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.5.7.1 Configurable Outputs ....................................................................................... 31 3.5.8 Two-Wire Phone .............................................................................................. 31 3.5.9 Microphone Input ............................................................................................. 31 3.5.10 Iridium / GPS Antenna .....................................................................................
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6.11 Discrete Outputs ........................................................................................................... 50 6.12 SATCOM ...................................................................................................................... 50 6.12.1 Audio Integrating System................................................................................. 50 7. SATCOM System Configuration ....................................................................
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 3-4 – SCM Outline Drawing ............................................................................................. 23 Figure 3-5 – SCM Oblique View ................................................................................................. 24 Figure 3-6 – SCM Connector View Showing Location of Pin 1 .................................................. 25 Figure 3-7 – Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Antenna............................................................
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System List of Tables Table 1-1 – Part Numbers ............................................................................................................ 9 Table 1-2 – References ................................................................................................................ 9 Table 1-3 – Acronyms and Terms .............................................................................................. 12 Table 3-1 – J1A Top Plug (TP) Insert ...........................
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 1. INTRODUCTION This section provides a general introduction to the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System and its applicable standards and references. 1.1 Applicability This Installation Manual provides the information necessary to plan the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System installation and integration in the aircraft.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Ref. Document Number Description 3. ARINC 573-7 Mark 2 Aircraft Integrated Data System (AIDS Mark 2) 4. ARINC 600-16 Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interfaces 5. ARINC 619-3 ACARS Protocols For Avionic End Systems 6. ARINC 664-2 Aircraft Data Networks 7. ARINC 702-6 Flight Management Computer System 8. ARINC 702A-3 Advanced Flight Management Computer System 9. ARINC 717-14 Flight Data Acquisition and Recording System 10.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Ref. Document Number Description 23. ABD0100 Issue I List of Affective ABD0100 Modules 24. ABD0100.0.0D General 25. ABD0100.1.1E General Technical Requirements Applicable to all Technical Domains 26. ABD0100.1.2G Environmental Conditions and Tests Requirements Associated to Qualification 27. ABD0100.1.3E Safety – Reliability - Requirements 28. ABD0100.1.4F Maintainability Requirements 29. ABD0100.1.5F Off – Aircraft Test and Testability Requirements 30. ABD0100.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Ref. Document Number Description 46. ABD0100.2.6B Sub-Contracted Item Design Assurance 47. ABD0100.2.7G Design Validation/Verification Process and Reviews 48. ABD0100.2.8F Formal Qualification and Purchaser Acceptance Process 49. ABD0100.2.9G Configuration Management Process 50. ABD0100.2.10A Design Quality Assurance 51. ABD0100.2.11C Electronic Hardware Design Assurance Process 52. ABD0100.3.0H Documentation Requirements 53.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Acronym Definition ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated AWG American Wire Gauge BCD Binary Coded Decimal BITE Built-In Test Equipment BOP Bit Oriented Protocol BP Bottom Plug BSP Board Support Package CF Compact Flash CFDS Centralized Fault Display System (Airbus) CNSSA Core Non-Safety Services Application CTS Clear To Send DITS Digital Information Transfer System DTP Date Time Position EFB Electronic Flight Bag EIA Electronics Industry Associati
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Acronym Definition ICD Interface Control Document ICE Iridium Certified Equipment ICT Installation Configuration Table IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IMEI International Mobile Equipment Identifier ISO International Organization for Standardization LGCIU Landing Gear Control Interface Unit LED Light Emitting Diode LRU Line Replaceable Unit LSK Line Select Key MCDU Multi-Purpose Control and Display Unit MOPS Minimum Operational Per
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Acronym Definition SAL System Address Label SATCOM Satellite Communications SCM SDU Configuration Module SDI Source/Destination Identifier SDU Satellite Data Unit SIM Subscriber Identity Module SSA Safety Service Application SSM Signed Status Matrix SW Software TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TNC Threaded Neill–Concelman TP Top Plug TX Transmit TSO Technical Standard Order UAT User Access Table UTC Coordinated Universal Time VAC Vo
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 2. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION This section describes the system operation and architecture. 2.1 System Overview The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System provides multiple voice and data communications functions in the aircraft. The Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) provides a satellite voice and data communications (SATCOM) link with the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) via the Iridium® satellite network.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 2-2 – Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Block Diagram 2.3 External System Interfaces The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System has a number of external interfaces, which are listed below and described in detail in this section.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 2-3 – Airbus Iridium SATCOM System External Interfaces  Audio System Interface (1) This interface consists of a Microphone Input to the SDU and an Interphone Output from the SDU to connect to a standard (DO-214) Audio Integrating System (e.g. Audio Panel) in the aircraft. Software selectable discrete inputs and outputs can be configured to support this interface (e.g. Mic On, Chime, Chime Reset, End Call functions).
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System  RS-232/422 Serial Ports (4) These interfaces can be software-configured to connect to different aircraft systems. Typical interfaced systems include EFB, Global Positioning System (GPS), etc.  Ethernet Ports (4) These interfaces can be used to connect to several different systems. Typical interfaced systems include EFB, CFDS, etc. One of these ports can also be used to provide a remote maintenance port interface (e.g. in the flight compartment).
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3. EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the mechanical and environmental specifications of the components of the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. 3.1 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) This section describes the mechanical and environmental specifications of the components of the Satellite Data Unit (SDU) – see Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1 – Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Data Unit (SDU). 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.1.1 General The SDU is housed in an ARINC 600 2MCU enclosure, which is designed to be mounted in a standard ARINC 600 mounting tray. See Figure 3-2 for an outline of this component. Figure 3-2 – SDU Outline Drawing (dimensions in [millimeters] and inches) 3.1.2 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 7.81” x 2.27” x 15.02” (198.3mm x 57.7mm x 381.5mm) (See Figure 3-2) Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.49 kg) Max.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Mounting: ARINC 600 2MCU Mounting Tray Rear Mating Connector: Size 2 ARINC 600 Receptacle Radiall P/N: NSXN2P201S0004 Maintenance Connector: RJ45 (8P8C) Modular Connector Jack Flash Card: CompactFlash® (Type I or Type II) 3.1.3 Environmental Specifications – Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Refer to Appendix C – Environmental Qualification Forms for environmental testing conditions, categories and descriptions of the conducted tests of the SDU.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Typically, the SCM will be mounted on or near the ARINC 600 mounting tray used for the SDU. See Figure 3-4 for an outline of this component. Figure 3-4 – SCM Outline Drawing (dimensions in [millimeters] and inches) 3.2.2 Mechanical Specifications Dimensions: 1.00” x 2.00” x 4.69” (25.4mm x 50.8mm x 119.1mm) Weight: 0.4 lbs. (0.18 kg) Max. Material/Finish: Aluminum alloy with clear chromate per MIL-DTL-5541, Type II, Class 3 on all surfaces 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 3-5 – SCM Oblique View (Note 1: Resistance between mounting plate and module not to exceed 20 milli-ohms. Also, resistance between mounting plate and aircraft structure not to exceed 20 milli-ohms.) Figure 3-6 – SCM Connector View Showing Location of Pin 1 (Note 2: Connector is a 9-pin D-Sub, P/N ABS1145A09P03B.) 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.2.3 Environmental Specifications Refer to Appendix C – Environmental Qualification Forms for environmental testing conditions, categories and descriptions of the conducted tests of the SCM. 3.3 Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Antenna The antenna is a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) unit that is mounted on the top of the aircraft’s fuselage – see Figure 3-7. It provides satellite connectivity for both the GPS and Iridium satellite systems.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.4 Antenna Coaxial Cable For details on the selection and installation of the antenna coaxial cable, please see Section 4.3.4, which provides recommended coaxial cable types to be used which meet the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System requirements. Figure 3-8 illustrates the Iridium antenna coaxial cable and connectors. Figure 3-8 – Iridium Antenna Coaxial Cable and Connectors 3.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SDU Rear Connector (J1) Table 3-1 – J1A Top Plug (TP) Insert H J K O O Ethernet 3B Tx+ Ethernet 3B Rx+ Ethernet 2B Tx- O O Ethernet 3B Rx- Ethernet 3B Tx- O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Ethernet 4B Tx- O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 8 O O O O O O O O O O 9 O O O O O O O O O O 10 O O O O O O O O O O 11 O O O O O O O O O O 12 O O O O O O O O O O 13 O O O
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 3-2 – J1B Middle Plug (MP) Insert A B C D E F G H J K 1 O O O O O O No. 1 A429Rx A No. 1 A429Rx B No. 1 A429Tx A No. 1 A429Tx B 2 Ext. 1 Mic Audio Hi Ext. 1 Mic Audio Lo Ext. 1 Audio Out Hi Ext. 1 Audio Out Lo O O O O O O 3 O O No. 2 A429Rx A No. 2 A429Rx B No. 3 A429Rx A No. 3 A429Rx B No. 4 A429Rx A No. 4 A429Rx B No. 2 A429Tx A No. 2 A429Tx B 4 O O O O O O O O SCM Power SCM Ground 5 No.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 3-3 – J1C Bottom Plug (BP) Insert Pin Size Description 1 20 Not Used 2 12 Primary 28 VDC Power Input 3 12 Power Ground 4 20 Not Used 5 20 Not Used 6 20 Not Used 7 12 Not Used 8 12 Chassis Ground 9 16 Not Used 10 16 Not Used 11 16 Not Used 12 5 Not Used 13 5 Iridium/GPS Antenna Figure 3-9 – SDU Connector Map 3.5.1 Power Input The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System is powered by +28 VDC. 3.5.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.5.3 ARINC 429 Digital Serial Bus Input Quantity: 16 Format: DITS, ARINC 429 Low or high speed Low Speed Data Rate: 12.5 Kbps ± 1% High Speed Data Rate: 100 Kbps ± 1% SSM/SDI/Data Definition: Software Selectable Protocols 3.5.4 ARINC 429 Digital Serial Bus Output Quantity: 6 Format: DITS, ARINC 429 Low or high speed Low Speed Data Rate: 12.5 Kbps ± 1% High Speed Data Rate: 100 Kbps ± 1% SSM/SDI/Data Definition: Software Selectable Protocols 3.5.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.5.7 Discrete Outputs Each discrete output transitions between an ‘Open Circuit’ (high-impedance-to-ground) and a ‘Closed Circuit’ (low-impedance-to-ground) state to indicate a change in output logic. Quantity: 8 Configurable ‘Open Circuit’ Impedance: >100 kΩ ‘Open Circuit’ Voltage (Max.): 36 VDC ‘Closed Circuit’ Current Limit (Min.): 500 mA Voltage Across ‘Closed Circuit’: <1.25 V 3.5.7.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Sidetone: Provided by System to Interphone Output Sidetone Level: Software Configurable Audio Band Pass: 300 – 3400 Hz 3.5.10 Iridium / GPS Antenna Coaxial Cable Insertion Loss (Max.): 3 dB @ 1626.5 MHz 3.6 SDU Maintenance Connector (J2) The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SDU provides an RJ-45 Maintenance Port connector on the front panel which provides for Ethernet connection to Ground Service Equipment (GSE) e.g.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 3-5 – ARINC 429 Receiver Protocols – CFDS Source: Airbus CFDS Speed: Low (Configurable) Label Parameter Format Transmit Rate 125 Time (UTC) BCD 1s 126 Flight Phases BNR 1s 155 Aircraft Configuration (Printer, ACARS, etc.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 3.9 ARINC 429 Receiver Activity Status Defines the criteria the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System uses for determining whether a receiver port is active. A bus is generally declared active when 4 consecutive words at the specified rate are received, and declared inactive when 4 consecutive samples fail. Table 3-7 – ARINC 429 Receiver Port Monitoring Receiver Activity Label ATSU / FWC Min. Update Rate 270 1 Hz ARINC 739A MCDU 270 / 377 1 Hz Airbus CFDS 125 / 260 1 Hz 3.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 3-9 – ARINC 429 Transmitter Protocols SDU – MCDU 3.10.2 From SDU to MCDU Destination: ARINC 739A MCDU Label Parameter Speed: Low (Configurable) Format Transmit Rate Update Rate 172 Subsystem Identifier BCD 1s – 377 Equipment Identifier BCD 1s – 220 MCDU Address Label for MCDU#1 221 MCDU Address Label for MCDU#2 222 MCDU Address Label for MCDU#3 Table 3-10 – ARINC 429 Transmitter Protocols SDU – CFDS 3.10.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 4. INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS This section provides information on the installation considerations for each of the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System components. 4.1 Satellite Data Unit (SDU) The SDU is housed in an ARINC 600 2MCU enclosure, which is designed to be mounted in a standard ARINC 600 mounting tray. Figure 4-1 shows a typical ARINC 600 2MCU tray used for the SDU.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 4.2 SDU Configuration Module (SCM) The SCM can be mounted on or near the SDU tray within 24 inches of the SDU rear connector. The SCM should be electrically bonded to the airframe (<20 milliohms). It is recommended that the SCM be located to provide easy access to the cover if ever the SIM card requires replacement. Refer to Figure 3-4 for the SCM mounting footprint. 4.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Testing was performed to DO-160F, MIL-STD-810, EN-60068, ISO-2669, and the applicable ABDs unless otherwise noted.  Temperature: -55° C (-67° F); to +85° C (+185° F)  Altitude: -100 to +55,000 FT  Vibration: 10 G’s (DO-160D/E F2-AB) Electrical Specifications  Frequency: 1616.0 – 1625.5 MHz  VSWR: ≤ 1.5:1  Impedance: 50-Ohms  Polarization: RHCP  Axial Ratio: ≤ 3.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 4.3.2 Antenna Mounting A .020 Thick Conductive Gasket is provided. L-3 recommends using (4) screws, MS24693-C274 for mounting the Airbus Iridium Antenna – see Figure 4-3. Figure 4-3 - Iridium Antenna, Gasket 4.3.3 Coaxial Cable Iridium SATCOM System Coaxial Cable: This is an RF Cable designed to cover the frequency range from 1565 MHz to 1626.5 MHz for Iridium transmit / receive operations and GPS reception.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System The antenna coaxial specifications are listed below: Weight (Typical)  024E5733-01 - 1.633 kg (57.6 oz)  024E5733-02 – 1.497 kg (52.8 oz)  024E5733-03 – 1.470 kg (51.8 oz) Overall Dimensions (Typical)  Length: 024E5733-01 – 11.3 m (445.0 inches) 024E5733-02 – 10.2 m (402.0 inches) 024E5733-03 – 9.95 m (392.0 inches)  Diameter: 8.1 mm (0.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 5. SATCOM INSTALLATION MATERIALS In addition to the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System LRUs (SDU and SCM), the materials described in this section are generally required as part of a typical Airbus Iridium SATCOM System installation. Note: The system integrator is responsible to ensure that all installation materials used meet the regulatory requirements for the intended aircraft installation environment. 5.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6. SYSTEM INTERFACE WIRING This section provides information on the system interface wiring required for the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. 6.1 General All wire types and installation practices must comply with the requirements for the aircraft. Unless otherwise noted, minimum wire size is 22 AWG for standard copper wire or 24 AWG for high strength copper alloy wire. Terminate all shields at ground block or ground stud on SDU tray.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6.3.1 Receiver Protocols Each of the ARINC 429 receivers can be configured in software for the proper protocol of the external aircraft system to which it is interfaced. Below is a list of the available ARINC 429 receiver protocols. (See §3.8 for the label specifications for each receiver protocol.) Once a protocol (except “None” is selected for any given receive port, it is no longer available for assignment to any of the other ports.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6.4 MCDU If an ARINC 739A MCDU is installed, MCDU 1 should be connected to ARINC 429 Tx 1 and ARINC 429 Rx 1. For MCDU 2 and 3, ARINC 429 Rx ports 2 and 3 are used as shown in Figure 6-2, but any Rx port from 2 to 16 may be used. Figure 6-2 – MCDU Interface 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6.5 ACARS ATSU The ACARS ARINC 429 Tx interface provides safety-services data functionality for the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. It is recommended that if the ACARS ATSU ARINC 429 Rx connection will not be utilized, that the wires be capped and stowed near the connectors as shown. ARINC 429 Rx port 4 is shown in Figure 6-3, but any Rx port from 2 to 16 may be used. Figure 6-3 – ACARS ATSU Interface 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6.6 CFDIU Interface The SDU communicates with the Airbus Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU) over two ARINC 429 Low Speed busses, (1) input and (1) output as shown in Figure 6-4. Figure 6-4 – CFDIU Interface 6.7 Date, Time and Position The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System uses date, time and position information for numerous purposes, including information tags attached to various reports and events.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System When configured for RS-232 mode, the serial ports support software (Xon/Xoff) and hardware (RTS/CTS) handshaking. If hardware handshaking is not being used, the RTS and CTS pins do not need to be connected. Figure 6-5 – Serial Port Interface 6.9 Ethernet The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System has four Ethernet ports (see Figure 6-6). Each port can autonegotiate the best speed (10/100) and mode (full/half duplex). Port 1A is currently configured with a static IP address.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System  Monitored Unused Ethernet ports should be configured as “None.” A “Monitored” port is one where the system expects an active link and it will generate a fault if the Ethernet link to the external system is not available. For example, if the SDU is connected by Ethernet to a Class 2 EFB that is routinely turned off and stowed for take-off and landing, the port should be configured as “Not Monitored” or the system will generate a fault whenever the EFB is disconnected.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System  When any of the LGCIU discrete inputs are in the inactive state, the aircraft is considered as ‘in the air. 6.10.2 Function Assignment The discrete inputs are software configurable. Once a function is selected for any given input, it is no longer available for assignment to any of the other inputs. See Figure 6-7. The ‘Mic On’, and ‘Call Light’ functions are used in conjunction with the Extension 1 audio interface and are discussed in §6.12.1.1 below. Discrete Input No.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 6-7 – Discrete Input Interfaces 6.11 Discrete Outputs The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System has 8 configurable Discrete Outputs, each of which is softwareconfigurable for Active High or Active Low logic and the assigned function. The Discrete Outputs use ‘Open-Closed’ signal levels, where the output is either high-impedance to ground (Open) or lowimpedance to ground (Closed).
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Mic On Input The ‘Mic On’ function is dedicated as a ‘Latched ACP’ mode; therefore, Voice Extension 1 (Mic/Phone input) will answer an incoming call when the ‘Mic On’ input transitions to the active state. Once a call is in progress, the microphone audio channel will function as long as the ‘Mic On’ input is in the active state. If a call is in progress and the ‘Mic On’ input toggles to the inactive state, the call will be terminated.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7. SATCOM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION You configure the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Data Unit (SDU) via Ethernet using a laptop, web browser, and the AFIRS Maintenance User Interface (MUI). Note: The MUI only accepts English-language characters and numbers. IMPORTANT: This manual provides information on how to connect to the Maintenance Port and access the Maintenance User Interface (MUI).
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7.1 Accessing the Maintenance User Interface (MUI) You access the AFIRS MUI by connecting an Ethernet cable to the Maintenance Port of the SDU. Alternatively, as described in section 6.9, Ethernet Port 1A can be used. Also, if an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) with a supported web browser installed is connected to one of the rear Ethernet port connections, the EFB can be used as an AFIRS maintenance terminal and a laptop is not required.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 7-2 – Home Page – General Tab The default view opens to the Home page General tab (see Figure 7-2) which displays the following information: 1 Login area 2 Menu of available links to pages accessible to various users upon login 3 Tabs: General, ARINC, and Discrete In 4 System and Link status display area 5 System information data display area 6 Mode: OPERATIONAL, MAINTENANCE, INITIALIZING, etc. 7.1.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System ISVM LINK: Yellow (NO LINK) no Iridium link if CSQ (Channel Signal Quality) is 0-1; Green (OK) if CSQ is 2-5 ISDM LINK: Yellow (NO LINK) no Iridium link if CSQ (Channel Signal Quality) is 0-1; Green (OK) if CSQ is 2-5 GPS LINK: Yellow (NO FIX), Green (OK) The ARINC tab displays the status of the 16 ARINC 429 RX channels. The status of a configured function is either ACTIVE (green) or FAULT (red). The ARINC 717 RX configuration is currently not used.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7.1.3 Part Numbers Page The Part Numbers page provides the status of the software (Figure 7-5) and hardware configuration (Figure 7-6) of the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. Figure 7-5 – Part Number Page (Software Tab) Figure 7-6 – Part Number Page (Hardware Tab) 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7.2 Entering Maintenance Mode In order to enter Maintenance Mode, the aircraft must be deemed ‘On-Ground’. If the aircraft is deemed ‘In-Air’, the [Enter Maintenance Mode] button will be or will become unavailable. If the aircraft status changes to ‘In-Air’ while in Maintenance Mode, the system will reboot automatically and return to Operational Mode.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System The Home screen appears as shown in Figure 7-8. The SYSTEM status indicates Yellow (blank). Note: Entering Maintenance Mode disables all MCDU functions. Figure 7-8 – Maintenance Mode Initial Display Screen To exit Maintenance Mode: Upon completion of uploading of data or software files or modifying parameters, click Exit Maintenance Mode for the changes to take effect – see Figure 7-9. A dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm that you want to save changes.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 7-9 – Maintenance Mode Exit Screen Figure 7-10 – System Restart Screen Note: Exiting Maintenance Mode enables all MCDU functions. If the aircraft status changes to ‘In-Air’ while in Maintenance Mode, the system will reboot automatically and return to Operational Mode, disregarding incomplete file uploads. The following sections describe the functionality of the additional menu items available in Maintenance Mode. 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7.2.1 Maintenance Mode Menu Descriptions Entering Maintenance Mode provides the Upgrades page to the Maintenance User and Administrator User. 1. Click Upgrades to upload software or data files. The screen shown in Figure 7-11 will be displayed. 2. Click Browse to navigate and select the software or data file to be uploaded. Figure 7-11 – Upgrades Screen 3. Click Upload to start the uploading process.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7. Maintenance User can modify only 5 ORT parameters: a. Click ORT (Owner Requirements Table) to configure customized settings for specific aircraft and or operator requirements. 8. Administrator User can modify any UAT parameter: a. Click UAT (User Access Table) to configure user access privileges. . 9. Click Exit Maintenance Mode for changes to take effect.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 7-1 - Read Privileges by Role Read Privileges Status and Part Numbers Fault Status Part Numbers: ICT P/N, ORT P/N, ISVM F/W Ver., ISDM F/W Ver.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 7-2 - Download Privileges by Role Download Privileges Logs Roles Failures In‐Air Faults On‐ Ground Faults Configurations Status (Link Changes) Debug ICT ORT ADB UAT (Address Book) (User Access Table) Guest (no login required) No No No No No No No No No Data Collector Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Maintenance Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Administrator Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Table 7-3 – Modify Privileges by Role Modify Privileges Modifications Software/Data Loading (Upload) UAT Roles ORT Parameters ICT Parameters Address Book (User Access Table) UAT ADB S/W Upgrades ICT ORT (Complete) (Address Book) (User Access Table) Guest (no login required) No No No No No No No No No Data Collector No No No No No No No No No Maintenance Yes (Limited) No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Administrator No No No Yes Yes Yes
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7.3 Configuring the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System This section provides basic information on how to configure the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. User access privileges are required to modify parameters as follows: Maintenance User – 5 ORT parameters Administrator User – UAT parameters The above listed users are required to log in with a user name and password and enter Maintenance Mode. Note: The aircraft status must be ‘On-Ground’ when Entering Maintenance Mode.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System To view the Address Book in the MUI: 1. In Operational Mode, log in as Maintenance User or Administrator User. 2. Click Address Book to display the Address Book entries (see Figure 7-12). Figure 7-12 – Address Book 3. View the Address Book entries in the MUI:  Order#: Up to 300 address book entries. Note: This parameter is not part of the adb.csv file.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System The file name of an up-loadable ORT file has a part number; for example, ‘852E5927-00.bin’. It is version-controlled and the CRC is calculated and displayed during the upload process for verification. The default file name of a downloaded ORT file is ‘ort.bin’. Figure 7-13 – ORT Screen Note: An ORT Configuration Worksheet is provided in Appendix B to assist the operator in selecting and documenting the correct ORT configuration settings.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 6. OTHER CALL PARAMETERS – ALLOW LOW PRIORITY CALLS IN COCKPIT: Lowpriority calls are considered PUBLIC or Priority 4. If set to YES, low-priority calls can be received in the cockpit, and low-priority calls can be placed from the cockpit. If set to NO, low-priority incoming calls will not ring in the cockpit, and no low-priority calls can be placed from the cockpit. Note: If set to NO, the PUBLIC directory prompt will not be available on the MCDU. 7.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 7-14 – UAT Page To access and modify UAT parameters: 1. Log in with user name and password as Administrator User 2. Click Enter Maintenance Mode. Note: The aircraft status must be “On-Ground” to be able to Enter Maintenance Mode. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click the UAT (Security) link on the left-hand side of the screen to open the UAT page.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7.4 Upgrading Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Software The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System software is field-upgradeable using the Upgrade function of the MUI in Maintenance Mode. One of the following user privileges is required to login and enter Maintenance Mode to upload software and data files:   Maintenance User Administrator User Note: The aircraft status must be ‘On-Ground’ to enter Maintenance Mode. 7.4.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 7-15 – Software Upgrade Progress Note: Incompatible files will be rejected. The progress bars turn red, and an error message displays next to the progress bars. Click Reset to restart the upgrade process. If you uploaded an incorrect file, but have not yet clicked Apply, click Reset to restart the upgrade process. 4. Click Apply to verify and load the software into non-volatile memory.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System To activate the newly installed software, you must Exit Maintenance Mode and restart the SDU. 5. To exit Maintenance mode, click Exit Maintenance Mode at the top-right corner of the MUI screen, A confirmation message displays prompting to confirm that you want to exit Maintenance Mode (see Figure 7-17). Figure 7-17 – Exit Maintenance Mode Message 6. Click OK. The SDU automatically restarts and applies the newly installed software.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 7. When the restart is complete, verify that the SDU is in Operational Mode and functioning as expected. To verify that the correct software version and configurations have been loaded, check the following: a. From the Home page, click on the General, ARINC, and Discrete In tabs to review the system and link status, and the status of the ARINC 429 Rx and Discrete In connections. b. Click on the Faults page to view if any faults are currently raised. c.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Figure 7-20 – Restart Screen 5. Once the system reboots to Operational Mode, verify your changes and confirm that the correct software and data files have been installed. 6. Click the Part Numbers page and review the Software tab for the correct Part Numbers 7. The Part Numbers screen displays as shown in Figure 7-21. Figure 7-21 – Software Part Numbers Screen 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 8. MAINTENANCE AND CHECKOUT This section provides instructions on post-installation checkout procedures and information on Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. 8.1 Post-Installation Checkout 8.1.1 Before Power-On Tests 1. Before installing the SDU in the mounting tray, confirm that all aircraft interface wiring is correct as per the aircraft wiring integration design. 2. Confirm that a valid SIM card is installed in the SDU Configuration Module (SCM). 3.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 8.1.2 Aircraft Systems Interface Tests Note: The tests listed in this section are generic in nature and are not intended to be used as a test plan for any specific aircraft installation. They should only be used by the aircraft systems integrator as a guide in developing the correct and complete aircraft-specific integration tests. The aircraft systems integrator’s test plan should ensure that the aircraft and its systems are in a safe condition for each test to be performed.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 8.1.2.4 Ethernet Port Tests Confirm Ethernet connectivity to each Ethernet device as follows: Confirm that the SDU front panel ETHERNET LEDs for the connected ports are green. Flashing green indicates data is being transferred. Perform any tests specific to the connected system to confirm that it is communicating with the SDU over the Ethernet port. 8.1.2.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System 8.1.3.3 SATCOM Voice Tests 1. Confirm that the MCDU SATCOM MAIN MENU page displays Ready to Connect. 2. Place an air-to-ground call by using the MCDU. Confirm proper MCDU indications for a call in progress. 3. Terminate the call from the cockpit. Confirm proper cockpit indications and return to Ready to Connect state. 4. Place a ground-to-air call. Confirm proper cockpit indications for an incoming call.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Appendix A – Wiring Diagram (follows on next 3 pages) 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Appendix B – ORT Worksheet ORT Group ORT Parameter Name Value Air to Ground Calls Call Progress Tones  NORTH AMERICAN  EUROPEAN Allow Manual Dialing Extension 1  YES  NO Other Call Parameters Allow Low Priority Calls in Cockpit  YES  NO Safety Services (Airbus Iridium Additional ACARS Header Parameter  NONE  ARINC ATS Enabled  YES  NO SATCOM System) 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Appendix C – Environmental Qualification Forms The following forms are provided for the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SDU and Airbus Iridium SATCOM System SCM, and Airbus Iridium Antenna System respectively. 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System RTCA DO-160G Environmental Qualification Form Model: AFIRS 228S Product: Satellite Data Unit and Satellite Control Module Part Number: 228E5733-00 418E5733-00 Manufacturer: L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders 100 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota FL, 34232 P.O. Box 3041, Zip Code 34230-3041 TSO Number: Manufacturer's Specification and/or Other Applicable Specifications: Aviation Recorders QTP #905-E5750-34 Airbus Purchaser Technical Specification, X2328SP1010161 Airbus ABD0100.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Conditions TEST STANDARD Description of Conducted Tests Altitude 4.6.1 +15,000 feet Decompression 4.6.2 +8,000 feet +50,000 feet Overpressure 4.6.3 Equipment tested at 183 kPa and 199 kPa (Absolute Pressure) Temperature Variation DO-160G, Section 5 IAW ABD100.1.2 G Equipment tested to Category B. Humidity DO-160G, Section 6.0 IAW ABD100.1.2 G Equipment tested to Category A (Standard). Operational Shocks DO-160G Section 7.0, IAW ABD100.1.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Conditions Fluids Susceptibility TEST STANDARD Description of Conducted Tests DO-160G Section 11.4.1 IAW ABD100.1.6 D Sections 4.7 and 4.8 Equipment tested to Category F, for: Dust DO-160G Section 12.4, IAW ABD100.1.2 G Section 1.10 Equipment qualified to Category D Fungus Resistance DO-160G Section 13.0 and IAW ABD100.1.2 G Section 1.11 Equipment qualified to Category F Magnetic Effect DO-160G Section 15.0 IAW ABD100.1.2 G Section 3.4.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Conditions Induced Signal Susceptibility TEST STANDARD DO-160G Section 19.0 IAW ABD100.1.2 G Section 3.4.4 Description of Conducted Tests Equipment tested to Category ZW. 19.3.1 Magnetic Fields Magnetic Fields Electric Fields 19.3.3 19.3.4 19.3.5 Spikes Equipment Cables Cables Cables Electrostatic Discharge IAW ABD100.1.2 G Section 3.
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Airbus Iridium SATCOM System L-3 Aviation Recorders 100 Cattlemen Road Sarasota, FL 34232 Telephone: 1-941-371-0811 Fax: 1-941-377-5591 E-mail support: DLAR-aviationproducts@L-3com.com Website: http://www.L-3ar.com 165E5733-00 Issue, Rev.
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COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM PART NUMBERS SDU - 228E5733-00 SCM - 418E5733-00 COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WITH ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST P/N: 165E5733-10 IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSO C-159a VENDOR CODE: 06141 23-28-01 Revision 1 Jan.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM EXPORT CONTROL STATEMENT IRIDIUM SATCOM TECHNOLOGY / DATA: “This Iridium SATCOM System Technical Data is being exported from the United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations (ECCN #7A994), No License Required (NLR). Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. In accordance with U.S. Law (Title 15CFR Part 746 and Supplement No.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM GENERAL This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with safety markings and instructions before operation. This instrument was constructed in an ESD (electro–static discharge) protected environment. This is be cause most of the semiconductor devices used in this instrument are susceptible to damage by static dis charge.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. PAGE GENERAL......................................................................................................................... 1 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................... 1 DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................ 4 A.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM CLEANING 1. GENERAL......................................................................................................................401 CHECK 1. GENERAL......................................................................................................................501 REPAIR 1. GENERAL......................................................................................................................
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE TITLE PAGE Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Operational Concept Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Block Diagram Satellite Data Unit (SDU) Assembly Drawing Part Number: 228E5733-00 Figure 4. SDU Configuration Module (SCM) Assembly Drawing Part Number: 418E5733-00 Figure 5. Airbus Iridium SATCOM System Antenna Drawing Part Number: 009E5733-00 Figure 801. SDU Outline Drawing Figure 802. SCM Outline Drawing Figure 803.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM INTRODUCTION 1. GENERAL This Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) describes the components for the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. The system includes a Satellite Data Unit (SDU), p/n: 228E5733-00, an SDU Configuration Module (SCM), p/n: 418E5733-00, along with an Iridium Antenna, p/n: 009E5733-00, and Coaxial Antenna Cable assembly, p/n: 024E5733XX. The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System meets the performance requirements of TSO C159a.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM Acronym Definition BITE Built-In Test Equipment CF Compact Flash CFDS Centralized Fault Display System (Airbus) CNSSA Core Non-Safety Services Application CTS Clear To Send DITS Digital Information Transfer System DTP Date Time Position EFB Electronic Flight Bag EIA Electronics Industry Association FAA Federal Aviation Administration F/W Firmware FWC Flight Warning Computer GAMA General Aviation Manufact
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM Acronym Definition ISVM Iridium Satellite Voice Modem LGCIU Landing Gear Control Interface Unit LED Light Emitting Diode LRU Line Replaceable Unit LSK Line Select Key MCDU Multi-Purpose Control and Display Unit MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Specifications MUI Maintenance User Interface N/C Normally Closed NGSS Next Generation Satellite Systems N/O Normally Open ORT Owner Requirements Table PBX Pub
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM Acronym Definition SSA Safety Service Application SSM Signed Status Matrix SW Software TIA Telecommunications Industry Association TNC Threaded Neill–Concelman TX Transmit TSO Technical Standard Order UAT User Access Table UTC Coordinated Universal Time VAC Volts Alternating Current VDC Volts Direct Current WPS Words Per Second 3.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM B. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS The following documents are listed for reference only. Table 2. Reference Document List Ref.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM 5. COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (CMM) DESCRIPTION This CMM consists of a single volume. The manual conforms to the intent and form of Air Transport Association of America (ATA) Specification 100, Revision 36. The manual is written for an audience of intermediate- and depot-level maintenance technicians; however the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System components are not field-repairable.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM H. ASSEMBLY This section is not applicable under the current maintenance philosophy for the SDU and SCM units. These units are not field-repairable, and as such, must be returned to the L-3AR factory for testing and repair should an LRU fail. I. FITS AND CLEARANCES This section provides specifications and outline and dimension drawings for the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System. J.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1. SYSTEM OVERVIEW Refer to Figure 1. The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System comprises a portion of the aircraft avionics, or “Aircraft Earth Station” (AES) required to support the "Next Generation Satellite System" (NGSS) using the Iridium Satellite System as specified in RTCA/DO262A.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM Refer to Figure 2. The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System interfaces to various aircraft systems to monitor, record, and report the aircraft flight and system data. This data includes aircraft movement and position reports, Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) data records, engine and airframe system health and trend records and reports, and monitored parameter tolerances and exception reports.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM 2. SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System consists of three Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). The core system components are the Satellite Data Unit (SDU), the SDU Configuration Module (SCM), the Iridium Antenna, and Coaxial Antenna Cable assembly. Optional components include Cabin Handset(s) (Wired or Cordless). A. SATELLITE DATA UNIT (SDU) Refer to Figure 3.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM B. SDU CONFIGURATION MODULE (SCM) Refer to Figure 4. The SCM is a small module that is mounted near the SDU. It uses an EEPROM to store a copy of the “aircraft personality” information. The SCM also contains the Iridium SIM card, which provides access to the Iridium satellite network for the voice communications functionality. Figure 4.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM C. IRIDIUM ANTENNA SYSTEM Refer to Figure 5. The antenna is a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) unit that is mounted on the top of the aircraft’s fuselage. It provides satellite connectivity for both the GPS and Iridium satellite systems. The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System has a single combined Iridium/GPS RF connection on the rear interface connector, which is to be connected to a single combined Iridium/GPS Antenna.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. GENERAL This section is not applicable to this CMM. The Airbus Iridium System components: Satellite Data Unit, p/n: 228E5733-00, and SDU Configuration Module, p/n: 418E5733-00, have been designated as Level-1 non-fieldrepairable Line Replaceable Units. These Airbus Iridium System units should be returned to L-3 Aviation Recorders Repair Station for all maintenance tasks (i.e.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM DISASSEMBLY 1. GENERAL This section is not applicable to this CMM. The Airbus Iridium System components: Satellite Data Unit, p/n: 228E5733-00, and SDU Configuration Module, p/n: 418E5733-00, have been designated as Level-1 non-fieldrepairable Line Replaceable Units. These Airbus Iridium System units must be returned to L-3 Aviation Recorders Repair Station for all maintenance tasks (i.e.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM CLEANING 1. GENERAL This section is not applicable to this CMM. The Airbus Iridium System components: Satellite Data Unit, p/n: 228E5733-00, and SDU Configuration Module, p/n: 418E5733-00, have been designated as Level-1 non-fieldrepairable Line Replaceable Units. These Airbus Iridium System units should be returned to L-3 Aviation Recorders Repair Station for all maintenance tasks (i.e.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM CHECK 1. GENERAL This section is not applicable to this CMM. The Airbus Iridium System components: Satellite Data Unit, p/n: 228E5733-00, and SDU Configuration Module, p/n: 418E5733-00, have been designated as Level-1 non-fieldrepairable Line Replaceable Units. These Airbus Iridium System units should be returned to L-3 Aviation Recorders Repair Station for all maintenance tasks (i.e.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM REPAIR 1. GENERAL This section is intended to contain information required to restore a worn or damaged part to a serviceable condition. However, the Airbus Iridium SATCOM System is a completely solid-state device that does not contain any electro-mechanical moving parts. The Airbus Iridium SATCOM System consists of a Satellite Data Unit (SDU) and SDU Configuration Module (SCM) line replaceable units (LRUs).
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 1. GENERAL This section is not applicable to this CMM. The Airbus Iridium System components: Satellite Data Unit, p/n: 228E5733-00, and SDU Configuration Module, p/n: 418E5733-00, have been designated Level-1 non-fieldrepairable Line Replaceable Units. These Airbus Iridium System units must be returned to the L-3AR Repair Station, FAA: LD7R612J; EASA.145.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM FITS AND CLEARANCES 1. GENERAL This section provides the Airbus Iridium System specifications and outline and dimensions. Since the recorder uses solid-state memory recording technology, there are no internal fits and clearances or torque values normally associated with older technology electromechanical tape recorder units. 2.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM 2) SDU Specifications Dimensions: 7.81” x 2.27” x 15.02” (198.3mm x 57.7mm x 381.5mm) Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.49 kg) Max.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM B. SDU CONFIGURATION MODULE (SCM) This paragraph describes the mechanical specifications of the SDU Configuration Module (SCM). Refer to Figure 802 for an outline of this component. 1) SCM Outline & Dimensions Figure 802. SCM Outline Drawing (dimensions in [millimeters] and inches) 2) SCM Specifications Dimensions: 1.00” x 2.00” x 4.69” (25.4mm x 50.8mm x 119.1mm) Weight: 0.4 lbs. (0.18 kg) Max.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM C. IRIDIUM ANTENNA SYSTEM This paragraph describes the mechanical specifications of the Iridium Antenna. Refer to Figure 803 for the Outline & Dimension drawing of this component. 1) Iridium Antenna Outline & Dimensions Figure 803. Iridium Antenna Outline Drawing (dimensions in [millimeters] and inches) 23-28-01 Description and Operation Page 804 Jan.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM 2) Iridium Antenna Specifications The Iridium SATCOM System Antenna is a passive antenna designed to cover the frequency range from 1565 MHz to 1626.5 MHz for Iridium transmit / receive operations and GPS reception. It is a low-profile, circular device that can be mounted directly to the aircraft fuselage. This antenna connects to the Iridium SDU through a coaxial cable. Weight (Typical) 0.170 kg (6 oz.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM Electrical Specifications Frequency: 1616.0 – 1625.5 MHz VSWR: ≤ 1.5:1 Impedance: 50-Ohms Polarization: RHCP • Axial Ratio: ≤ 3.0 db @ zenith • Power Handling: 60 Watts CW D. COAXIAL ANTENNA CABLE ASSEMBLY Refer to Figure 804. The Iridium SATCOM System Coaxial Cable is an RF Cable designed to cover the frequency range from 1565 MHz to 1626.5 MHz for Iridium transmit / receive operations and GPS reception.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM 2) Iridium Antenna Specifications Weight (Typical) • 024E5733-01 - 1.633 kg (57.6 oz) • 024E5733-02 – 1.497 kg (52.8 oz) • 024E5733-03 – 1.470 kg (51.8 oz) Overall Dimensions (Typical) • Length: 024E5733-01 – 11.3 m (445.0 inches) 024E5733-02 – 10.2 m (402.0 inches) 024E5733-03 – 9.95 m (392.0 inches) • Diameter: 8.1 mm (0.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT 1. GENERAL The Airbus Iridium System components, SDU p/n: 228E5733-00 and SCM p/n: 418E573300) have been designated as Level-1 non-field-repairable Line Replaceable Units. There are no special tools, fixtures and test equipment for Level-1 maintenance for the Airbus Iridium System units. These units must be returned to L-3 Communications for all maintenance tasks (i.e.
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AVIATION RECORDERS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL AIRBUS IRIDIUM SATCOM SYSTEM ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST 1. GENERAL The Airbus Iridium System components: Satellite Data Unit, p/n: 228E5733-00 and SDU Configuration Module, p/n: 418E5733-00, have been designated as Level-1 non-fieldrepairable Line Replaceable Units. The Airbus Iridium System units should be returned to L-3 Communications for all maintenance tasks (i.e. disassembly, assembly, replacement parts, testing, and return to service certification).
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