Honeywell KA 54 manual

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    INST ALLA TION MANU AL KRA 405B RAD AR AL TIMETER MANU AL NUMBER 006-10536-0010 REVISION 10 OCT OBER, 2005[...]

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    W ARNING The enclosed technical data is eligib le for e xpor t under License Designation NL R and is to be used solely b y the individual/organization to whom it is addressed. Div ersion contrary to U .S. la w is prohibited. COPYRIGHT NO TICE ©1997, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005 Hon eywell International Inc. REPRODUCTION OF THIS PUBLICA TION OR ANY POR T[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page RH-1 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 REVISION HIGHLIGHTS 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 This is a full reprint of the KRA 405B Installation Manual. Discard the previous manual revision in its entirety. Specific changes to content are denoted by change bars. Revision highlight(s) include the updat[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page RH-2 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 THIS PAGE IS RESERVED[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-1 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEM PAGE SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0 INTRODUCTI ON .......... .................. ........... .................... .... 1-1 1.1 DESCRIPTIO N OF EQUIPMENT ........... .................. ........... ........... 1-2 1.2 ACRONYMS A ND ABBREV[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-2 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 ITEM PAGE 2.4 CONFIGURAB LE PARAMETERS .............. .................. ............ ........ 2-2 A. ALTITUDE T RIP POINTS ............... .................. ........... ........... 2-2 B. ZERO FEET OFFSET ................... .................. ........... ...[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-3 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 ITEM PAGE D. APPROACH ........... ..................... .................. ........... ...... 3-3 E. PUSH-TO-TE ST MODE .................... .................. ............ ........ 3-3 3.3 SELF-TEST DIA GNOSTICS ................ .................. ............[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-4 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 THIS PAGE IS RESERVED[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-5 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 ITEM PAGE FIGURE 2-1 KRA 405B DEFAUL T TRIP POINT SETTINGS ............ ................. 2-3 FIGURE 2-2 KRA 405B TRIP POINT EDITIN G WINDOW ....... ........... ............. 2-3 FIGURE 2-3 KRA 405B ZERO POINT OFFSET ...... .................. ........... .... 2[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-6 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 THIS PAGE IS RESERVED[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-7 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 ITEM PAGE TABLE 1-1 KNI 415/416 IND ICATOR AVAILABILITY ....... .................. ..... 1-10 TABLE 1-2 CABLE INSTALL ATIONS ................. .................. .......... 1-11 TABLE 2-1 TSO CERTIFIED A NTENNAS ........ .................... ............... 2-9[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page TC-8 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 THIS PAGE IS RESERVED[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-1 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1.0 INTRODUCTION This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteristics of the BENDIX/KING KRA 405B. Installation and operating procedures are also included. Information relative to the[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-2 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 Some part numbers may not be currently available. Consult the current Honeywell catalog or contact a Honeywell representative for equipment availability. The KRA 405B System also may consist of previously TSO certified components from the following list. However[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-3 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The KRA 405B Radar Altimeter System consists of the KRA 405B Receiver/ Transmitter, the KNI 415 or KNI 416 Ind icator, and two (2) KA 54A Antennas. The entire system is solid state except for a servo mechanism and relay in the Indicator. The KRA 405B Radar Altim[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-4 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS A. KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM B. KRA 405B RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER TSO C. KRA 405B RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER SYSTEM ALTITUDE ACCURACY: ± 5 ft (1.5 m) or ± 5% ( whichever is greater) at 0 to 500 feet and ± 7% at 500 to 2,500 feet SYST[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-5 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 C. KRA 405B RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER (cont.) ALTITUDE OUTPUT: Slope: Precision Equ ipment: -20 to 2,500 ft (-6.1 to 762.0 m) -10 mV/ft (32.81 mV /m); Zero ft = 0.000 volts Auxiliary Out #1: -20 to 500 feet (-6.1 to 152.4 m) +20 mV/ft (+65.62 m V/m); 500 to 2,500 fee[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-6 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 C. KRA 405B RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER (cont.) Load Capability: 4 loads, @ 2 k Ω per load Off Scale Voltage : Precision Equi pment Output: -28.0 ± 1.5 Vdc Auxiliary Out #1: +17.3 ± 0.5 Vdc Auxiliary Out #2: -11.2 ± 0.6 Vdc (-0101) Auxiliary Out #2: 27.5 ± 1.5 Vdc[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-7 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 D. KNI 415/416 INDICATOR TSO COMPLIANCE: C87/ETSO-2C87 DO -138 Env. Cat GAPAAAX XXXXX PHYSICAL DIMENSIO NS: See FIGURE 2-5 KNI 415 /416 INSTALLATION DRAWING Length: Width: Height: WEIGHT: See FIGURE 2-5 KNI 415/416 INS TALLATION DRAWING ALTITUDE: 55,000 feet (16[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-8 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 E. KA 54A ANTENNA TSO COMPLIANCE: C87/ETSO-2C87 DO -160A Env. Cat. D2AJXW FD PHYSICAL CHARACTE RISTICS: See FIGURE 2-11 KA 54A ANTENNA Length: Width: Height: WEIGHT: (2 requi red) See FIGURE 2-11 KA 54A ANTENNA ALTITUDE: 60,000 ft (18,28 1 m) OPERATIONAL TEMPE R[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-9 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 F. KA 54 ANTENNA (RETROFIT ONLY) 1.4 UNITS AND ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED (KRA 405B SYSTEM COMPONENTS) NOTE: Some part numbers may not be currently available. Consult the current Honeywell catalog or contact a Honeywell representative for equipment availability. A. RA[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-10 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 B. RADAR ALTIMETER INDICATOR - Honeywell KNI 415 or KNI 416 TABLE 1-1 KNI 415/416 INDICATOR AVAILABILITY C. RADAR ALTIMETER ANTENNAS (2 each) Honeywell KA 54A, Part Number 071-1501-00 (White) Part Number 071-01501-0100 (Black) Gaskets are included with a new an[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-11 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 E. KNI 415/416 INDICATOR INSTALLATION KIT P/N 050-01401-0002 which includes the following: F. KA 54A RADAR ALTIMETER ANTENNA INSTALLATION KIT P/N 050-02960-0000 which includes the following: *See TABLE 1-2 CABLE INSTALLATIONS for alternate cable installations. [...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-12 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 TED = TED Manufacturing Corporation ECS = Electronic Cable Specialists, Inc. PIC = PIC Wire And Cable TABLE 1-2 CABLE INSTALLATIONS C. To allow for a valid on-ground calibration, the total installed ca- ble length plus twice the antenna height above ground must[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-13 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The CM 2000 allows the KRA 405B to operate with custom altitude trip points (rather than the factory preset values) and allows for an offset to the zero foot readout . Refer to section 2.4 CONFIGURABLE PARAMETERS to determine if the module is required for a par[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 1-14 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 1.7 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS The transmitter, as installed in the aircraft, requires an Aircraft Radio Station License. This license is obtained by filing FCC Form 404. The KRA 405B may be operated for up to 30 days without a station license, after filing the FCC F[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-1 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 SECTION II INSTALLATION 2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION This section contains general suggestions and information to consider before installation of the KRA 405B. Close adherence to these suggestions will assure optimum performance from the equipment. The conditions and[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-2 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The installing agency will supply and fabricate all external cables. The connectors required for RG 393 (the preferred cable) are supplied by Honeywell. Installation kits are also available. Consult 1.4 UNITS AND ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED (KRA 405B SYSTEM COMPONENTS)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-3 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 Use the cursor keys or the mouse to move the highlight bar to the parameter that is to be adjusted. FIGURE 2-1 KRA 405B DEFAULT TRIP POINT SETTINGS Press the <Enter> key to display the Editing Window for the selected Trip Point. The window should be simila[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-4 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The Editing window will be removed and the Memory Definitions window will again be displayed, to allow further changes, and the Main screen will display a message describing the changed parameter. After completing the all changes to the settings, refer to the KP[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-5 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The KRA 405B has provisions to allow some flexibility in the altitude at which zero feet is displayed. This deviation would be useful for installations where a zero foot reading is desired before the landing gear compresses or when the antennas are mounted signi[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-6 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 NOTE: For CM 2000 Configuration Modules used in ART 2000 Weather Radar and KRA 405B Radar Altimeter Installations and CM 2000 configuration modules that have never been pro- grammed or may have a default program for a different unit, a "write to" initi[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-7 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The selected mounting location will vary with each particular type of aircraft. The unit should be installed in a convenient location for accessibility for inspection and maintenance. The area should be free from excessive vibration, heat, and noise generating s[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-8 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 c. For direct mounted units perform the following steps: 1. Mark, punch, then drill mounting holes, being careful not to damage adjacent equipment or ca- bles. 2. Using four (4) #6-32 screws, secure the unit in the position selected. (2) Dual Installation The KR[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-9 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 (3) Make certain that clearance is available between units so that normal vibration does not cause the unit to strike adjacent equipment cases. (4) Allow clearance behind the unit for installation of the cables and connectors. (5) If an instrument hole that meet[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-10 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 The UB Corporation, Sensor Systems, Dorne and Margolin (EDO) and Comant Industries antennas can be purchased directly from the respective manufacturers at the following addresses: (1) UB Corporation 9829 Wilsky Blvd. Tampa, FL 33615 Telephone: 813-884-1463 (2) [...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-11 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 • Antennas should be pointing straight down within plus or minus 6 ° when the aircraft is in a level flight attitude. Antennas mounted more than 6 ° off the vertical will exhibit erratic op- eration on the ground. See FIGURE 2-7 DUAL RADAR ALTIMETER SYS- TE[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-12 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 • Antennas must not be located in areas where excess water can ac- cumulate. Water between the antenna flange and aircraft skin will cause loss of system sensitivity and may cause peeking. • The connectors on the KA 54 antennas should be mounted perpen- dic[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-13 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 • Avoid the use of right angle or bulkhead coax connectors. Volt- age standing wave ratios (VSWR) are greater on these types of connectors and therefore can cause problems. If bulkhead con- nectors must be used, then connectors such as Kings Electronics Inc. [...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-14 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 G. WIRING HARNESS FIGURE 2-14 CONNECTOR PIN LOCATIONS shows the KRA 405B R/T mating connector pin connections and the KNI 415/416 mating connector pin locations. Refer to FIGURE 2-17 KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM INTERCONNECT as required. During preparation o[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-15 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 To program the configuration module, a KPA 900 with software 222- 00366-0002 or greater is needed (See section 1.6. B. KPA 900 CONFIGURATION MODULE PROGRAMMER KIT ). Follow the instructions in the KPA 900 operator’s manual (006-05392- 00XX) which is included [...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-16 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-4 KRA 405B POST INSTALLATION CALIBRATION SWITCH Verify proper on ground performance after the calibration is complete. For systems without a zero feet offset programmed into the configuration module, this will be an indication of zero feet plus or minu[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-17 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 2. A calibration in an excessively noisy environment will not be accepted by the KRA 405B. A post calibration altitude of thir- ty to one hundred feet indicates a failed calibration. If this condition occurs, the calibration must be completed in a dif- ferent l[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-18 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 It also ensures the absence of an RF leakage path allowing the 4.3 GHz transmitter output to bleed into the system’s receiv- er, thus bypassing the normal antenna-to-ground-to-antenna path while flying above 2,500 feet AGL. The following procedure duplicates [...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-19 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 f. Place a one (1) foot square or larger piece of the mi- crowave absorber over each KRA 405B Antenna. The KRA 405B should unlock and the Indicator pointer should drive clockwise behind the mask. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the aircraft from the hanger,[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-20 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 An antenna fault will be detected when its cable is ter- minated into a 50 ohm load and the indicator needle will stow behind the mask. Re-bond the antenna if the point- er is now stowed. If the indicator pointer still does not stow, this in- dicates an RF cabl[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-21 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 (3) Test Procedure a. Connect the test equipment as shown in FIGURE 2-15 KRA 405B TEST EQUIPMENT SETUP , replacing the antennas in the installation. b. Adjust the variable attenuator to 0 dBm (this setting yields approximately 65 dBm loop loss). The KNI 415/ 41[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-22 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 (4) Simulated Altitude Test Procedure The Simulated Altitude Test Procedure is to be used by the installer to test associated systems that interface with the KRA 405B. In the Simulated Altitude Test Mode, all outputs of the KRA 405B operate normally, except tha[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-23 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 1. Loosen fluted retaining screw clamp, located on the front of the mounting rack, remove triangular keeper from the front lip of the unit, and slide unit out of the rack. 2. Remove (4) #6-32 screws, securing unit to mounts, and remove. (2) Re-installation a. F[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-24 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 b. Re-attach mating cable to Cannon connector (P4151/ P4161) on the back of the unit. C. ANTENNAS (Refer to FIGURE 2-8 KA 54 ANTENNA OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING through FIGURE 2-12 HONEYWELL GT 7003586 (SENSOR SYSTEMS TYPE S67- 2002-4 ANTENNA) ) Refer to secti[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-25 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-5 KNI 415/416 INSTALLATION DRAWING (Dwg No 155-05160-0000, R-1)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-27 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-6 KRA 405B INSTALLATION DRAWING (Dwg No 155-06030-0000 R-0)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-29 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-7 DUAL RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM TYPICAL ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS (Page 1 of 2)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-31 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-7 DUAL RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM TYPICAL ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS (Page 2 of 2)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-33 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-8 KA 54 ANTENNA OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING DORNE MARGOLIN INC. TYPE DMPN 3-3/A, (Dwg No 155-05159-0000, R-1)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-35 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-9 UBC TYPE AD 43013-1 AND COMANT TYPE 01-34-04531 ANTENNA OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING, (Dwg No 155-05166-0000, R-0)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-37 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-10 DORNE MARGOLIN TYPE DMPN 3-4/A ANTENNA OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DIAGRAM, (Dwg No 155-05167-0000, R-2)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-39 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-11 KA 54A ANTENNA (SENSOR SYSTEMS TYPE S67-2002 & DORNE AND MARGOLIN TYPE DMPN 19-2-1) OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING, (P/N 071-01501-0000, R-AE)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-41 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-12 HONEYWELL GT 7003586 (SENSOR SYSTEMS TYPE S67-2002-4 ANTENNA) OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-43 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 NOTE: Proper operation of a Radar Altimeter System depends upon the VSWR of the antenna cable. Therefore, extreme care must be ex- ercised in assembling the TNC connector to the RG 393/U cable. Strict adherence to the above instruction s will ensure a good VSWR[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-44 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 KRA 405B MATING CONNECTOR (P4051) P/N 030-02077-0000 KRA 415/416 MATING CONNECTOR (P4151/P4161) P/N 030-02210-0001 FIGURE 2-14 CONNECTOR PIN LOCATIONS[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-45 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-15 KRA 405B TEST EQUIPMENT SETUP[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-46 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-16 EXTERNAL SONALERT (W/15 SECOND DH AUDIO FADER)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-47 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-17 KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER SYSTEM INTERCONNECT (Dwg No 155-01645-0000, R-AD)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 2-49 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 2-18 CM 2000 CONFIGURATION MODULE MOUNTING DRAWING (Dwg No 155-06016-0000, R-2)[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-1 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 SECTION III OPERATION 3.1 GENERAL The KNI 415 and KNI 416 Radar Altimeter Indicators are shown in FIGURE 3- 1 KNI 415 CONTROL FUNCTIONS and FIGURE 3-2 KNI 416 CONTROL FUNCTIONS and are discussed below. • Altitude Scale: The KNI 415 scale gives accurate altitud[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-2 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 • DH Lamp: This lamp lights when the Decision Height is reached. The lamp can be turned off by pushing the lamp in. The lamp can be turned on again, when below the decision height, by depressing the lamp a second time. Once turned off, the DH lamp will be auto[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-3 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 C. IN FLIGHT OPERATION At normal cruise altitudes above 2000 feet, the indicator pointer is behind the mask and the warning flag is hidden from view above 2,500 feet. A Flight Control System (FCS) warn is a failure warning signal to systems requiring accurate ab[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-4 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 3.3 SELF-TEST DIAGNOSTICS SYMPTOM ACTION REQUIRED Altimeter does not indicate 50 ± 5 feet. The Radar Altim eter System is in- operative. Repair is requ ired. Flag does not c ome into view, but indicated a ltitude is cor- rect. Indicator Failu re. Radar Altime- [...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-5 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 3-1 KNI 415 CONTROL FUNCTIONS[...]

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    N KRA 405B RADAR ALTIMETER INSTALLATION MANUAL Page 3-6 006-10536-0010 Rev. 10 Oct/2005 FIGURE 3-2 KNI 416 CONTROL FUNCTIONS[...]

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