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F.
Power up the PC, start "WinViews" and select connect.
G.
Power up the avionics in the aircraft. You should note the "Not Available"
light ON and you should see INITIALIZATION messages coming from the
EGPWS on your PC. When the messages quit (could be as long as 3 min-
utes for the first application of power) press Control 'Z' on your keyboard.
The PC display should show a '>'.
H.
Type 'PS' and the 'return' key on your PC. You should receive several lines
of status messages from the EGPWS. One of the messages should be
'Configuration Module not initialized'. Instructions for programming the con-
figuration module are contained in
section 4.2.3.2
return to item I. below.
I.
With your PC communicating with the EGPWS, select 'file' at the top of the
WinViews screen. Select 'Load Command File' and then select the file
named Gagndtst.cmd. (This file can be created using WinsViews and
WinsViews Guide).
J.
Now press function key F6 on your keyboard.
K.
Set the aircraft's altimeter to 29.92 IN Hg and note the altitude displayed on
the altimeter. Now look at the PC screen and locate the item named Gill-
ham Alt ft. and verify that the altitude shown agrees with the aircraft altime-
ter, ± 100 feet. If it does not, troubleshoot the encoding altimeter / wiring.
L.
Provide a source of GPS signals to the GPS antenna. This can be accom-
plished by using a GPS repeater inside a hanger, or by taking the aircraft
outside where it has a clear view of the sky.
M.
Press function key F6 to return to the command mode of WinsViews. Type
in GPS followed by the 'Return' key to view the status of the GPS receiver.
Typing control 'R' on the keyboard will re-issue the last command sent and
allow you to continue to monitor GPS status. Once the GPS has acquired
satellites, the status message "Not Navigating" will change to "Navigation
with possible data collection". The Not Available Lamp should turn off and if
a display is being used, a North UP terrain view should be shown on the
display.
N.
Press the 'Self Test' switch and verify that the unit lights all lamps, pro-
duces audio and the display, if installed, shows a test pattern. The EGPWS
self test function will identify any problems with the interfaces or with the
EGPWS computer. Troubleshoot any problem reported during the self test.
O.
Connect a pitot-static test set to the aircraft static system. Operation of the
pitot-static test set should be performed only by persons trained in its use.
Rev 3, August/2002
section 4.2.3.2
at this time and after configuration has been completed,
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