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ELT/NAV INTERFACE Abbreviated Component Maintenance Manual This manual includes data for the equipment that follows: Component Part No. Model No. ELT/NAV Interface 453-6500 Wulfsberg Electronics Division 6400 Wilkinson Rd., Prescott, AZ 86301 Cage Code: 1B7G3 25-69-10 Page 1 of 58 APR 06/10 570-4602 Rev.
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COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be disclosed to others for any purpose, nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from Wulfsberg Electronics. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. Wulfsberg Electronics makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of mer- chantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 SERVICE BULLETIN LIST SERVICE ISSUE MANUAL MANUAL SUBJECT BULLETIN NO DATE REV NO REV DATE 25-69-10 Page 5 of 58 APR 06/10...
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COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE SUBJECT PAGE DATE Title Page Apr 06/10 Apr 06/10 Notices Apr 06/10 Test and Fault Isolation Apr 06/10 Record of Revisions Apr 06/10 Apr 06/10...
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Removal Installation Illustrated Parts List In the United States, the ELT/NAV Interface must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements herein and 14 CFR, FAR Parts 43, and 91; and other airworthiness requirements, as applicable. In Canada, the ELT/NAV Interface must be installed and maintained in accordance with the requirements herein and Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR), Part V and other CAR airworthiness requirements, as applicable.
2. Model Description SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-001 ELT/NAV Interface The ELT/NAV Interface provides the means to transmit position data received from the aircraft navigation system to the ELT. The ELT/NAV Interface is available in two installation configurations: 24-bit auto reprogramming and position data, or Position data only.
FAA TSO C126 System Component NOTE: Details of TSO certification for the ELT/NAV Interface are available in the “TSO Qualification Test Report for the ELT/NAV Interface System” (Document 6288). The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
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COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 CATEGORY SECTION DESCRIPTION 15.0 Magnetic Effect 16.0 Power Input 17.0 Voltage Spike 18.0 Audio Frequency Susceptibility 19.0 Induced Signal Susceptibility 20.0 Radio Frequency Susceptibility 21.0 Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 22.0 Lightning 23.0...
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 TASK 25-69-10-990-804 4. List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-001 Term Definition Advisory Circular – A Federal Aviation Administration (USA) bulletin with special information. For the purposes of this document, the acro- nym AC does not refer to electrical alternating current.
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COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 Federal Aviation Regulations – The rules and regulations governing the manufacture, certification, operation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of aircraft in the United States. FORM 337 FAA Form 337 is required anytime a major repair and/or major altera- tion is performed on an aircraft.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 TASK 25-69-10-990-805 5. References SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-001 Regulatory Documents The following regulatory documents are referred to herein. When referring to such documents, it is the manual user’s responsibility to ensure they are using the latest revision or release of such documents.
The following documents are available on-line at the Artex web site at www.artex.net, or from Wulfsberg Electronics upon request. 570-1000, “ELT Test Set (ETS) Operation Manual” 6288, “TSO Qualification Test Report for the ELT/NAV Interface System” 25-69-10 Page 22 of 58...
AIRCRAFT POWER Figure 1. ELT/NAV Interface System Integration The ELT/NAV Interface is designed to work with “ELT with 24-bit Address” and “ELT with Serial Number” location protocols. In both cases, the ELT/NAV Interface provides position coordinates (latitude and longitude) to the ELT.
Position data is continually updated and overwritten in the ELT RAM as long as the ELT is idle and waiting for an activation signal. If power to the ELT/NAV Interface is lost, the ELT holds the last known position data for 30 seconds and the ELT must be activated within that time frame to transmit position information.
This capability facilitates swapping ELTs from one aircraft to another when performing routine maintenance, etc., without losing a significant amount of time reprogramming ELTs. If the ELT is not programmed with a 24-bit address location protocol, the ELT/NAV Interface will not reprogram the ELT.
2. Navigation System Interface Requirements SUBTASK 25-69-10-870-001 ARINC 429 Latitude and Longitude Data Input The ELT/NAV Interface will accept signals “A” and “B” from any ARINC 429 navigation system. The interface looks for labels “310” (latitude) and “311” (longitude), which contain position data.
+28 VDC power source. When +28 VDC power is applied to the ELT/NAV Interface, it reads the ELT 24-bit address data and compares it to the 24-bit address data hard wired to the ELT/NAV Interface.
ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 TASK 25-69-10-870-804 4. Specifications SUBTASK 25-69-10-870-001 Physical and Environmental Table 3 lists the ELT/NAV Interface physical and environmental specifications. Table 3. Physical and Environmental Specifications PARAMETER CHARACTERISTIC Temperature (Storage) -55° C to +85° C Temperature (Operating) -20°...
SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-002 Regulatory Requirements The ELT/NAV Interface is considered an integral part to the ELT system, and as such is subject to the periodic inspection and testing required by the regulatory authorities governing the installation, operation, and maintenance of ELT systems.
Inspect the P2 interface wiring between the ELT/NAV Interface and the ELT for: Security, Evidence of damage, and Evidence of insulation deterioration. Inspect the P1 24-bit address wiring between the ELT/NAV Interface and ground or 24-bit address switch block for: Security, Damage, Insulation deterioration, and Grounding points for corrosion.
Notify any nearby control tower of your intentions. Turn on the aircraft navigation system and verify it is receiving valid position data. Verify the ELT/NAV Interface is powered up and has at least 30 seconds to initialize. Tune a receiver, usually the aircraft transceiver, to 121.5 MHz.
Turn on the aircraft navigation system and verify it is receiving valid position data. Verify the ELT/NAV Interface is powered up and has at least 30 seconds to initialize. Set the 453-1000 ELT Test Set (ETS) beacon reader to receive and decode the ELT digital message.
If the ELT is programmed with a location (long message) protocol and disconnected from the ELT/NAV Interface or the aircraft navigation system is not transmitting position data, the message will indicate “Position Invalid” in lieu of position data. See "Figure 4.
453-6500 SUBTASK 25-69-10-750-002 24-Bit Address Reprogramming Verification Test This test procedure verifies the ELT/NAV Interface has updated the aircraft 24-bit address ID in the ELT programming. Apply power to the ELT/NAV Interface, while the ELT remains off (i.e, inactive). Re- programming takes place within 30 seconds of power up.
AC 43.13-1, Chapter 12, § 12-22, Note 3. Notify any nearby control tower of your intentions. Verify the ELT/NAV Interface is powered up and has at least 30 seconds to initialize. NOTE: The aircraft navigation system is NOT turned on for this test. For ELT registration purposes, the 15 digit hex ID shall contain the “default”...
SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Aircraft navigation system off Turn on navigation system Turn on power No power to ELT/NAV Interface Check breaker/fuse ELT and remote switch LED Check for frayed insulation display 5-flash error causing short or ground (No navigation data present)
See "Figure 5. ELT/NAV Interface Removal". Disconnect ELT/NAV Interface plugs: P2, and P1, if installed. Install connector covers to protect the ELT/NAV Interface receptacles. Remove the screws attaching the ELT/NAV interface to the mounting structure. ELT (REF.) REMOVE SCREWS (6 PLCS) MOUNTING STRUCTURE (REF.)
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 TASK 25-69-10-500-801 2. Material or Equipment Return SUBTASK 25-69-10-510-001 Shipment Information If any material or equipment is to be returned to the factory, under warranty or otherwise, Wulfsberg Electronics must be notified prior to shipment with the following information: •...
The regulatory requirements and guidelines for ELT installations discussed in the following subtasks are applicable to installation of the ELT/NAV Interface and must be applied to the ELT/NAV Interface. Where the word “ELT” is used in the following subtasks, read “ELT/NAV Interface”.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-006 RTCA DO-204, § 3.1.8 guidelines for mounting a ELT: The ELT shall be mounted to primary aircraft load carrying structures, such as trusses, bulkheads, longerons, spars, or floor beams.
COMPOUNDS. THESE TYPES OF CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO FASTENERS AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS, AS WELL AS ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR CORROSION. Mount the ELT/NAV Interface within 2 feet (610 mm) of the ELT, such that the interface harness does not exceed 3 feet (914 mm) including strain relief.
Drill the six mounting holes with a #19 or 4.25 mm drill. Install the ELT/NAV Interface chassis with the 8-32 x 5/8” SS pan head phillips screws, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts provided in the installation kit (455-6500), as shown in "Figure 7.
Minimum 24 AWG wire size for 24-bit address reprogramming ground wires. Switch block, if used, must be located less than 3 feet (0.9 m) from the ELT/NAV Interface and wiring must not exceed 3 feet (0.9 m) including strain relief.
PIN INSERTION VIEW Figure 8. ELT/NAV Interface Wiring Diagram Fabricate a shielded 4-wire harness long enough to reach between the ELT/NAV Interface and the ELT, including strain relief and drip loop. Strip approximately 0.15 in. (3 mm) of insulation from the ELT receptacle end of the four cable wires and 0.19 in.
ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 Fabricate a ground wire of sufficient length to reach from the ELT/NAV Interface to a suitable aircraft ground location. Strip approximately 0.19 in. (5 mm) of insulation from each end of each of the ground wire.
453-6500 (18) Connect the P2 plug to the ELT/NAV Interface. (19) Install the 150-6504 protective cap on the ELT/NAV Interface P1 plug, if the 24-bit address reprogramming option is not used. (20) Test the installation in accordance with the procedure outlined in SUBTASK 25-69-10-750-001, on page 34.
(12) Test the installation in accordance with SUBTASK 25-69-10-750-002, on page 36. SUBTASK 25-69-10-450-003 24-Bit Address Reprogramming – Switch Block Method Locate and install the 24-bit switch block less than 3 feet (0.9 m) from the ELT/NAV Interface in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions. Prepare twenty-six (26) wires as follows: Strip approximately 0.19 in.
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(10) Verify the wiring P1 plug pin locations and block switch positions are correct based on the applicable 24-bit address. See "Figure 8. ELT/NAV Interface Wiring Diagram”, on page 46. (11) Support the wiring by clamping or other suitable means, such that the wiring is properly supported and protected from chaffing and strain.
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Purpose This illustrated parts list (IPL) illustrates and lists the spare parts, with attaching hardware, applicable to the ELT/NAV Interface. Parts and components not listed herein, are not field replaceable and repairs requiring parts outside the scope of this manual must be accomplished by the manufacturer.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 TASK 25-69-10-990-802 2. Manufacturer Name and Address SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-001 Ordering Information Approved parts may be ordered from Wulfsberg Electronics, or any authorized dealer. CONTACT INFORMATION Sales, Wulfsberg Electronics 6400 Wilkinson Dr.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 TASK 25-69-10-990-803 3. Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries SUBTASK 25-69-10-990-001 Fig # & Item Column The first number at the top of the column is the figure number of the corresponding illustration.
COBHAM AVIONICS WULFSBERG ELECTRONICS ABBREVIATED COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL 453-6500 Assemblies, subassemblies, and detail parts subject to modification, deletion, addition, or replacement by an issued service bulletin, are annotated to indicate both pre- and post- service bulletin configurations. The term (PRE SB XXXX) in the “Nomenclature” column designates the original configuration, and the term (POST SB XXXX) identifies assemblies and parts after the modification has been completed.
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