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(6) Install Antenna Clamp and Shield Assembly (part of Transponder Test Set IFR 6000)
on upper transponder antenna (top of the center cabin/fuselage), in accordance with
instructions in IFR 6000 Ramp Test Set Operation Manual.
(7) Pre-position the Transponder Test Set IFR 6000 antenna to point at the aircraft's
lower Transponder 2 antenna (bottom of the center cabin/fuselage).
(8) On the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000) SETUP-XPDR page, use NEXT PARAM or
PREV PARAM softkeys to select each parameter, and the "arrow" DATA keys to set
the values listed below:
• RF PORT: DIR W/COUPLER
• DIR CABLE LOSS: Ignore
• CPL CABLE LOSS: Set to loss found on cable.
• COUPLER LOSS: Set to loss found on coupler.
• UUT ADDRESS: AUTO
• MANUAL AA: Ignore
• DIVERSITY TEST: ON
• PWR LIM: FAR 43
• CHECK CAP: YES
(9) Push XPDR button to go to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.
(10) Push CONFIG soft key to display the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN page.
(11) On the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN, scroll to GENERIC MODE S using the UP/Down
DATA keys.
(12) With GENERIC MODE S highlighted, push RETURN soft key to confirm selection.
This will also cause a return to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.
(13) Set the WOW Box Switches to W-off-W (airborne).
(14) Push RUN TEST soft key to start AUTO TEST. The tester will sequence through
separate tests, after which a "PASS" message should be displayed.
(15) Bottom ERP should be between 48 to 60 dBm and MTL should be between -68 to
-80 dBm to PASS.
(16) Remove Antenna Clamp and Shield Assembly from aircraft and stow in IFR 6000
ramp test set kit.
(17) Remove CU-584 Antenna Coupler from lower transponder antenna.
(18) Set the WOW Box Switches to W-on-W (on-ground).
(19) Test complete, go to Job Close-up (
EFFECTIVITY: NOTED
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