Section Ii - Installation; General Information; Scope; Certification Requirements - PS Engineering PAR200B System Installation And Operation Manual

PAR200B Audio Selector Panel, COM radio Controller and Intercom System

2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1.1

SCOPE

This section provides detailed installation and interconnection instructions for the PS Engineering PAR200B
Audio Selector Panel/Intercom/ with VHF communication radio controls.
Please read this manual carefully before beginning any installation to prevent damage and post-installation
problems. Installation of this equipment requires special tools and knowledge.
The PAR200B is interchangeable with the PAR200A Audio Panels, and can replace the PAR200A without
modification to the installation. A logbook maintenance entry is all that is required.
2.1.2

Certification Requirements

The PAR200B Intercom is FAA approved under TSO C139/ETSO C139 (Aircraft Audio Systems and Equip-
ment) and contains partial elements of TSO C169a/ETSO 2C169A (VHF Radio Communications Transceiver
Equipment Operating Within Radio Frequency Range 117.975 To 137.000 Megahertz).
The partial TSO applies to C169a, because the PAR200B unit provides control and display only for the
The conditions and tests for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Those
installing this article, on or in a specific type or class of aircraft, must determine that the aircraft instal-
The article may be installed only following 14 CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness require-
See FAA AC 20-41A

2.2 Unpacking and Preliminary Inspection

Use care when unpacking the equipment. Inspect the units and parts supplied for visible signs of shipping
damage. Examine the unit for loose or broken buttons, bent knobs, etc. Verify the correct quantity of com-
ponents supplied with the list in Section 1.6. If any claim is to be made, save the shipping material and contact
the freight carrier. Do NOT return units damaged in shipping to PS Engineering. If the unit or accessories
show any sign of external shipping damage, contact PS Engineering to arrange for a replacement. Under no
circumstances attempt to install a damaged unit in an aircraft. Equipment returned to PS Engineering for any
other reason should be shipped in the original PS Engineering packaging, or other UPS approved packaging.

2.3 Equipment Installation Procedures

2.3.1

Cooling Requirements

Forced air-cooling of the PAR200B is not required. However, the units should be kept away from heat pro-
ducing sources (i.e. defrost or heater ducts, dropping resistors, heat producing avionics) without adequate
cooling air provided.
2.3.2

Mounting Requirements

The PAR200B must be rigidly mounted to the instrument panel of the aircraft structure, within view and
reach of the pilot position(s). The unit may be mounted in any area where adequate clearance for the unit and
associated wiring bundle exist.
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Installation and Operator's Manual

Section II - INSTALLATION

NOTE
TY91-series of VHF communications equipment.
lation conditions are within the TSO standards.
ments.
for information regarding substitute TSO Aircraft Equipment.
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