Business and Commuter Aviation Systems

Honeywell Inc.
P.O. Box 29000
Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9000
U.S.A.

TO HOLDERS OF COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, PUB. NO. 09--3531--10,

RT-300 RADIO ALTIMETER (PART NO. 7001840 --901 THRU --906, --911 THRU
--917, --922, --924, --926, --931, --932, --934, --936, --937)

REVISION NO. 5 DATED 30 DEC 1998

HIGHLIGHTS

Revision No. 5 divides this manual into three volumes. The attached pages are identified as
Volume I and contain DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE PRACTICES. The
TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION subheading was moved from the initial manual to become
Volume II. The ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST subheading was changed to ILLUSTRATED PARTS
CATALOG and was removed from the initial manual to become Volume III.

This revision is a complete reissue, and revision bars are not used. Changes and additions in the
parts list are identified with the letter R in the left margin. The Record of Revisions page shows
Honeywell has put in the manual all revisions through Revision No. 5 dated 30 Dec 1998.

Page Description of Change

T--1, T--2, Revised to show the revision date of this manual and added --918, --928, and --938
as new part numbers. Changed the publication number from 09--3531--10 to
A09--3531--010.

H--1, H--2 Added these pages to show how to use the Hazard Codes given for equipment
and materials.
RR--1, RR--2 Revised to add entry for revision 5.
RTR--1, RTR--2 Added RECORD OF TEMPORARY REVISIONS.
SBL--1 thru SBL--4 Added modification details from Service Bulletin 7001840--34--23
(A21--1996--099).
LEP--1, LEP--2 Revised to show where changes are made in the manual.
TC--1 thru TC--6 Referred to Volume II to show the new location of TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION. Referred to Volume III to show the new location of the
ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG.
INTRO--1 thru Reformatted section. Added list of referenced publications and verification dates.
INTRO--6
1 thru 46 Reformatted section.

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Page Description of Change

301 thru 306 Reformatted section.

401, 402 Reformatted section.
501, 502 Reformatted section.
601 thru 610 Reformatted section. Added special repair.
701 thru 706 Reformatted section. Moved termination table to repair.
801, 802 Added FITS AND CLEARANCES section.
901, 902 Reformatted section. Updated list of special tools, fixtures, and equipment.

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Business and Commuter Aviation Systems
Honeywell Inc.
P.O. Box 29000
Phoenix, Arizona 85038-9000
U.S.A.

RT--300 Radio Altimeter Receiver

Transmitter
Part No. 7001840-901 thru -906,
-911 thru -918,
-922, -924, -926,
-928, -931, -932,
-934, -936, -937, -938

Component
Maintenance Manual
with illustrated parts catalog
Volume I — Description, Operation, and
Maintenance Practices

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PROPRIETARY NOTICE
This document and the information disclosed herein are proprietary data of Honeywell Inc. Neither
this document nor the information contained herein shall be used, reproduced, or disclosed to
others without the written authorization of Honeywell Inc., except to the extent required for
installation or maintenance of the recipient’s equipment.
NOTICE -- FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (5 USC 552) AND DISCLOSURE OF
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION GENERALLY (18 USC 1905)
This document is being furnished in confidence by Honeywell Inc. The information disclosed herein
falls within exemption (b) (4) of 5 USC 552 and the prohibitions of 18 USC 1905.

S1998

Honeywell is a U.S. registered trademark of Honeywell Inc. All other marks are owned by their respective companies.

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MATERIALS HAZARD RATING CODE

Honeywell uses the National Fire Protection Association system to identify the different levels of hazards that
are caused by the use of a given material. A Hazard Code identifies three effects of a material on a person:
health (eat, drink, touch, and breathe), fire (when and how it burns), and reactivity (chemical explosions).
Also, each material is given a storage group for safety.

Each code has three numbers and one letter (for example, 130D) as shown in the Hazard Code symbol
below. The three numbers show the hazard levels for health, fire, and reactivity, in that sequence. The range
of each number is 0 to 4. The higher the number, the more dangerous the hazard. You must be careful with
any material that has a Hazard Code with a 2, 3, or 4. The one letter (A thru E) in the code identifies a
specific storage group that is applicable for the material.

If applicable, materials used for the procedures in this manual are given a Hazard Code. More data on the
health and fire levels is shown on page H--2. Get specific data on a material from the data sheet supplied by
the manufacturer of the material.

POSITION 2 POSITION 3
FIRE REACTIVITY
(RED) (YELLOW)
3

1 0

POSITION 1 D POSITION 4
HEALTH STORAGE
(BLUE) (WHITE)
AD--51483@

Hazard Code Symbol

(The code shown is 130D.)

POSITION 1: HEALTH HAZARD POSITION 2: FIRE HAZARD

0 No important hazard 0 Will not burn
1 Irritant -- Use with caution 1 Must increase temperature above 93.4 _C to
burn
2 Hazardous -- Prevent continued exposure, 2 Must increase temperature above 37.8 _C to
inhalation, and contact burn
3 Dangerous hazard -- Use protective clothing 3 Fire and explosion hazard at ambient
together with protection to breathe temperature
4 Very bad hazard -- Do not breathe vapor or 4 Highly dangerous fire and explosion hazard
come in contact with liquid without approved
special protection
POSITION 3: REACTIVITY HAZARD POSITION 4: STORAGE GROUP
0 Usually stable A Acids
1 Unstable if heated B Alkalis, cyanides
2 Violent chemical change is possible C Oxidizing agents
3 Dangerous explosion is possible D Chlorinated hydrocarbons, flammable liquids,
materials that are not flammable
4 Very bad explosion hazard -- quickly go out of E Neutral salts and others
the area if materials are exposed to fire

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HEALTH HAZARD RATING IN POSITION 1

Rating Description Effect of Exposure

4 Very bad health Very short exposures could cause DEATH or CRITICAL REMAINING
hazard INJURY even after fast medical treatment. Do not breathe the vapor or
come in contact with the liquid without approved protection.

3 Dangerous health Short exposures could cause DANGEROUS TEMPORARY OR

hazard REMAINING INJURY even with fast medical aid. Use approved clothing.
2 Hazardous Intense or continued exposure could cause TEMPORARY DISABILITY
OR POSSIBLE REMAINING INJURY unless medical aid is given
immediately.

1 Irritant May cause IRRITATION on exposure. Only SMALL REMAINING INJURY

would be the result without medical treatment. Safety glasses must be
worn.

0 No important Not hazardous for usual conditions. Special personal protection is not
health hazard necessary.

FIRE HAZARD RATING IN POSITION 2

Rating Description Effect of Exposure

4 Very flammable Any liquid or gaseous material that is a liquid under pressure with a flash
point below 22.8 _C. Also materials that can form explosive mixtures with
air, such as dusts or combustible solids, and pressurized small drops of
flammable or combustible liquid. PREVENT ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. NO SMOKING PERMITTED!
3 Highly flammable Liquids and solids that can start to burn in almost all conditions of ambient
temperature. Liquids with a flash point at or above 22.8 _C but below
37.8 _C. Control all sources of ignition. NO SMOKING!

2 Moderately Materials that must be warm or in an area open to high temperatures

combustible before ignition can occur. This rating is applicable to liquids having a flash
point above 37 _C but below 93.4 _C. Be very careful when near a source
of heat.

1 Lightly Materials that must be hot before ignition can occur. This rating includes
combustible materials that will burn in air in an area open to a temperature of 815 _C
for 5 minutes or less. Liquids and solids have a flash point at or above
93.4 _C.

0 Will not burn Any material that will not burn in air in an area open to a temperature of
815 _C for 5 minutes.

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RECORD OF REVISIONS -- VOLUME I

For each revision, put the revised pages in your manual and discard the superseded pages. Write
the revision number and date, date put in manual, and the incorporator’s initials in the applicable
columns on the Record of Revisions. The initials HI show Honeywell Inc. is the incorporator.

Revision
Number Revision Date Date Put in Manual By

1 1 Jun 1987 1 Jun 1987 HI

2 1 Dec 1988 1 Dec 1988 HI

3 15 Mar 1990 15 Mar 1990 HI

4 15 May 1995 15 May 1995 HI

5 30 Dec 1998 30 Dec 1998 HI

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Instructions on each page of a temporary revision tell you where to put the pages in your manual.
Remove temporary revision pages only when discard instructions are given. For each temporary
revision, put the applicable data in the record columns on this page.

Temporary Temporary Temporary Date

Revision Revision Revision Date Put Removed
Number Date Status in Manual By * from Manual By *

1 ** 25 Apr 1996 Active 25 Apr 1996 HI 30 Dec 1998 HI

* The initials HI in this column show Honeywell Inc. has done this task.
** Temporary revisions are incorporated in the manual by normal revision.

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SERVICE BULLETIN LIST

Identified Date Included

Service Bulletin Mod in this Manual Description
7001840--34--1 A 1 Nov 1981 Reduces RF emissions and replaces modulator
(21--1981--50) assembly, Part No. 7001902 901, with a new
modulator assembly, Part No. 7003691 901. Adds
microwave absorption material to front end and
transmitter covers, and adds solder lugs to
transmitter output as high--pass filters until new
transmitter microstrip becomes available. Product
improvement modification incorporated by
Honeywell on all units with Serial No. XXXX0232
and above.

7001840--34--2 B 1 Nov 1981 Eliminates the possibility of false lock--on due to

(21--1981--51) FMCW altimeters and second time returns at
25,000 feet, when the aircraft is above 2,500 feet.
Product improvement modification incorporated by
Honeywell on all units with Serial No. XXXX0143
and above except XXXX0148.

7001840--34--3 C 1 Jun 1987 Increases self--test inhibit threshold margin and

(21--1982--32) adds second self--test inhibit input. Incorporated
by Honeywell in all units after Serial No.
XXXX0730.

7001840--34--4 D 1 Jun 1987 Prevents disabling of the ground proximity warning

(21--1983--43) system and voice advisory system. Incorporated
by Honeywell in all units after Serial No.
XXXX0880.

7001840--34--5 E 1 Jun 1987 Improves track and hold performance in helicopter

(21--1984--07) hover operation in --903 units. Incorporated by
Honeywell in all units after Serial No. XXXX1360.

7001840--34--6 F 1 Jun 1987 Eliminates a possible power supply start--up

(21--1985--73) problem. Improves initialization of circuitry at
turn--on to avoid possible lock--up problems.
Reshapes time zero (T ) pulse. Eliminates
possible low level oscillation in the receiver
assembly. Reduces chance of altimeter lock--up
due to leakage. Allows altimeter to operate
properly over its specified temperature range.
Incorporated by Honeywell in all units after Serial
No. XXXX1545.

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Service Bulletin Mod in this Manual Description
7001840--34--7 G 1 Jun 1987 Improves performance during a momentary
(21--1986--89) reduction in received signal strength. Incorporated
by Honeywell in all units after Serial No.
XXXX1936.

7001840--34--8 J 1 Jun 1987 Holds altitude equivalent voltage for one second
(21--1986--201) following loss of track. Incorporated by Honeywell
in all units after Serial No. XXXX2158.

7001840--34--9 K 1 Jun 1987 Improves leakage protection and dynamic lock--on

(21--1986--225) sensitivity. It also eliminates noise AGC.
Incorporated by Honeywell in all units after Serial
No. XXXX2158.

7001840--34--10 1 Jun 1987 Converts RT--300 Radio Altimeter R/T Part No.
(21--1986--230) 7001840--901 through --906 to Part No.
7001840--911 through --916.

7001840--34--11 L 1 Jun 1987 Prevents activation of self--test due to noise on the

(21--1987--28) self--test input and corrects a PWB design error.
Incorporated by Honeywell in units after Serial No.
XXXX2158.

7001840--34--12 M 1 Dec 1988 Improves the interface with the ground proximity
(21--1987--172) warning system.

7001840--34--13 N 1 Dec 1988 Improves reliability by preventing pointer slippage

(21--1987--190) on RA--315/335 indicators, extending the SEARCH
range below zero feet to give more tolerance
margin, and eliminates low level oscillations on ER.

7001840--34--14 1 Dec 1988 Converts RT--300 Radar Altimeter R/T Part No.
(21--1987--220) 7001840--912 to Part No. 7001840--922 and --926.

7001840--34--15 1 Dec 1988 Converts RT--300 Radar Altimeter R/T Part No.
(21--1987--222) 7001840--912 to Part No. 7001840--917.

7001840--34--16 P 1 Dec 1988 Ensures proper STC floor adjustments.

(21--1988--3)

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Service Bulletin Mod in this Manual Description
7001840--34--17 R 1 Dec 1988 Eliminates the possibility of momentary false
(21--1988--48) lock--on caused by unit--to--unit interference in dual
installations.
Revision 1 15 Mar 1990 Adds information to modify units with A2A2
assembly, Part No. 7001902--901.
Revision 2 15 Mar 1990 Adds information to modify units with A2A2
assembly, Part No. 7003691--901, pre REV C, with
Issue 2 PWB.

7001840--34--18 S 1 Dec 1988 Improves the performance of the hold trigger and
(21--1988--49) hold output circuit to eliminate occurrences of not
switching into three--second hold when the track is
lost. The altitude at which acquisition delay is
switched in and out is also increased from 2500
feet to 3300 feet.

7001840--34--19 T 15 May 1995 Eliminates cross side radio altimeter interference

(21--1990--55) when aircraft is on ground. This modification is
mandatory on --922 units and optional on all others.

7001840--34--20 U 15 May 1995 Provides improved temperature compensation.

(A21--1991--180)

7001840--34--21 V 15 May 1995 Reduces the probability of either the false lock--ons
(A21--1992--104) that displays 500 to 2,500 feet when the aircraft is
above 2,500 feet, or late altitude display when the
aircraft is in descent.

7001840--34--22 15 May 1995 Converts 7001840:

(A21--1994--104) From To
--911 --931
--922, --912 --932
--924 --934
--926, --916 --936
--932 --937

7001840--34--23 W 30 Dec 1998 Eliminates erroneous altitude displays on the

(A21--1996--099) modulator CCA. Modification R is necessary to
complete this Service Bulletin.

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES -- VOLUME I

Original 0 .. 1 Nov 1981
Revision 1 .. 1 Jun 1987
Revision 2 .. 1 Dec 1988
Revision 3 .. 15 Mar 1990
Revision 4 .. 15 May 1995
Revision 5 .. 30 Dec 1998

Subheading and Page Revision Subheading and Page Revision

Title Introduction
T--1 5 INTRO--1 5
T--2 5 INTRO--2 5
INTRO--3 5
Materials Hazard Rating Code INTRO--4 5
H--1 5 INTRO--5 5
H--2 5 INTRO--6 5
Record of Revisions Description and Operation
RR--1 5 1 5
RR--2 5 2 5
3 5
Record of Temporary Revisions
4 5
RTR--1 5
5 5
RTR--2 5
6 5
Service Bulletin List 7 5
SBL--1 5 8 5
SBL--2 5 9 5
SBL--3 5 10 5
SBL--4 5 F 11/12 5
13 5
List of Effective Pages 14 5
LEP--1 5 15 5
LEP--2 5 16 5
F 17/18 5
Table of Contents
19 5
TC--1 5
20 5
TC--2 5
21 5
TC--3 5
22 5
TC--4 5
F 23/24 5
TC--5 5
25 5
TC--6 5
26 5
F indicates right foldout page with blank back.

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Subheading and Page Revision Subheading and Page Revision

27 5 607 5
28 5 608 5
29 5 609 5
30 5 610 5
31 5
32 5 Assembly (Including Storage)
33 5 701 5
34 5 702 5
35 5 703 5
36 5 704 5
37 5 705 5
38 5 706 5
39 5
Fits and Clearances
40 5
801 5
41 5
802 5
42 5
43 5 Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment
44 5 901 5
45 5 902 5
46 5

Disassembly
301 5
302 5
303 5
304 5
305 5
306 5

Cleaning
401 5
402 5

Check
501 5
502 5

Repair
601 5
602 5
603 5
604 5
605 5
606 5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS -- VOLUME I

Section Page

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRO--1
1. How to Use this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRO--1
2. Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRO--2
3. Weight and Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRO--2
4. Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRO--3
5. Special Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . INTRO--5
Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1. Physical Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Functional Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
A. Overall Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(1) Transmitter CCA A2A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
(2) Modulator CCA A2A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C. Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
(1) Down Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
(2) IF/Video Amplifier A1A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
D. Processor CCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
(1) Range Tracking Servo Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
(2) Automatic Search/Track Mode Switching Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
(3) Receiver AGC Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
(4) Receiver Gain Stabilization and Noise AGC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
(5) Antenna Leakage Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(6) Test Release Double Bounce Protection Circuitry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(7) Test Signal Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
(8) Self Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
E. Outputs CCA A4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
(1) Precision Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
(2) Altitude Trip Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(3) Auxiliary Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(4) Internal Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
(5) Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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F. Power Supply CCA A6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3. Detailed Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
A. Transmitter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
(1) Modulator CCA A2A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
(2) Transmitter CCA A2A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
B. Receiver Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
(1) Receiver CCA A1A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
(2) IF/Video CCA A1A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
C. Processor Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(1) 100--Foot Test Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(2) 6--Microsecond One--Shot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(3) Ramp Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
(4) DC Restorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
(5) Range Comparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
(6) 40--Nanosecond Track Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
(7) 110--Nanosecond AGC Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
(8) Track Overlap Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
(9) Track Overlap Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
(10) Overlap Error Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
(11) AGC Amplifier and Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
(12) Lock--On Comparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
(13) Search Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
(14) STC Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
(15) Noise Detector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
(16) Noise AGC Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
(17) AGC Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
(18) Self--Test Blanking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
(19) Transmitter and Receiver Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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D. Outputs CCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
(1) Precision Output (EH) Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
(2) Noise Comparator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
(3) Search Mode Overscale Driver Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
(4) Track and Hold Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
(5) Monitor Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
(6) Auxiliary Output Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
(7) Trip Comparators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
E. Power Supply CCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Testing and Fault Isolation [Volume II]

Automatic Test Requirement (ATLAS) [Not Applicable]

Disassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
1. Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
2. Equipment and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
3. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
A. Removal of the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
B. Removal of Outputs (A4), Processor (A5), and Power Supply (A6) CCAs . . 302
C. Removal of Receiver Assembly A1 and Receiver CCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
(1) Removal of the Receiver Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
(2) Removal of IF/video CCA A1A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
(3) Removal of Receiver CCA A1A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
D. Removal of Transmitter Assembly A2 and Transmitter CCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
(1) Removal of the Transmitter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
(2) Removal of Transmitter CCA A2A1 and Modulator CCA A2A2 . . . . . . . 305
E. Removal of the Motherboard CCA A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
F. Removal of the Remaining Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
1. Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
2. Equipment and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
3. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
A. External Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
B. Electrical Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

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Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
1. Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
2. Equipment and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
3. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
1. Job/Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
2. Equipment and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601
3. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604
A. Standard Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604
B. General Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
C. Special Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
D. Surface Mount Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610
Assembly (Including Storage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
1. Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
2. Equipment and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
3. Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
A. Installation of Motherboard CCA A3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
B. Installation of Transmitter Assembly A2 and CCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
(1) Installation of Transmitter CCA A2A1 and Modulator CCA A2A2 . . . . . . 703
(2) Installation of the Transmitter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
C. Installation of Receiver Assembly and CCAs A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
(1) Installation of Receiver CCA A1A2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
(2) Installation of IF/video CCA A1A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704
(3) Installation of Receiver Assembly A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704
D. Installation of the Outputs (A4), Processor (A5), and Power Supply (A6)
CCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
E. Installation of the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
4. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
Fits and Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801

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1. Task . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901
2. Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901
Illustrated Parts Catalog [Volume III]

List of Illustrations
Figure Page
Figure 1. Receiver Transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Figure 2. Subassembly Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 3. Receiver Transmitter Simplified Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 4. Receiver Transmitter Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 5. Processor CCA A5 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 6. Outputs CCA A4 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Figure 7. Power Supply CCA A6 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Figure 8. Jitter Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 9. 20--kHz Pulse Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Figure 10. Transmitter Emitter Pulse Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 11. Transmitter Collector Pulse Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Figure 12. DC--to--DC Converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

List of Tables
Table Page
Abbreviations Table ....................................................... INTRO--3
Table 1. Receiver Transmitter Subassemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table 2. Receiver Transmitter Leading Particulars ...................... 4
Table 3. Receiver Transmitter Outputs ................................ 5
Table 4. Altitude Trip Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Table 301. Equipment and Materials .................................... 301
Table 302. Location of CCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Table 401. Equipment and Materials .................................... 401
Table 501. Visual Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Table 601. Equipment and Materials .................................... 601

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Table Page
Table 602. References for Standard Repair Procedures ................... 605
Table 603. Reference Drawings in TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION ...... 605
Table 604. Component Designations .................................... 607
Table 605. Wire Terminations .......................................... 608
Table 701. Equipment and Materials .................................... 701
Table 702. Location of CCAs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
Table 801. Fits and Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801
Table 901. Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901

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INTRODUCTION

1. How to Use this Manual

The instructions in this manual give the data necessary to do all recommended maintenance
functions to put the RT-300 Radio Altimeter Receiver Transmitter (Receiver -- Transmitter) in
serviceable condition. Standard maintenance procedures that technicians are thought to
know are not given in this manual.

Refer to the table of contents to see which subheadings are included in this manual. The
table of contents identifies those subheadings that are not applicable, require no special
instructions, or are scheduled for a subsequent revision.

We recommend that the tests in Volume II, TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION be done before
the unit is disassembled. These tests can tell the condition of the Receiver -- Transmitter or
most probable cause of any malfunction. Should any malfunction occur, repair as necessary.

To decrease the length of sentences and titles, complete part numbers are not always shown
in this manual. A piece of the part number can show applicability to a specific assembly or
component on illustrations as well as in text and tables. Complete part numbers are always
given in the parts list subheading. Refer to the introduction in Volume III, ILLUSTRATED
PARTS CATALOG (IPC) to find how to use that subheading.

Related publications that are referred to in this manual are identified in the list that follows:

Publication Publication No. ATA No.

Portable Test Fixture, T322967 31--3531--01
Ground Equipment Manual
Radio Altimeter Indicator A09--3531--02 34--42--02
RA--210/230 (HPN 4004444)
Component Maintenance Manual
Radio Altimeter Indicator A09--3531--04 34--42--04
RA--215/235 (HPN 4014267)
Component Maintenance Manual
Radio Altimeter Indicator A09--3531--07 34--42--07
RA--315/335 (HPN 7000839)
Component Maintenance Manual
Handling, Storage, and Shipping Procedures for A09--1100--01
Honeywell Avionics Equipment Instruction Manual
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Repair A09--1100--03
Techniques Instruction Manual
Standard Repair Procedures for Honeywell Avionics A09--1100--004
Equipment Instruction Manual
Electronics Workmanship Manual C63--3000--01
Abbreviations for Use on Drawings and in Text* ASME Y1.1
(1989)
NOTE: * Available from the American National Standard Institute, New York, NY

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Graphic Symbols for Electrical and Electronics ANSI Y32.2
Diagrams* (1974)
Standard Letter Symbols for Units of Measurement* ANSI/IEEE Std 260
(1978)
Graphic Symbols for Logic Functions* ANSI/IEEE Std 91
(1984)

NOTE: * Available from the American National Standard Institute, New York, NY

2. Verification
Verification of these technical instructions is done by performance or by simulation of the
necessary procedures. Checks of the manual by the engineering staff make sure the
instructions and description data agree with the applicable engineering specifications and
drawings and are accurate and sufficient. The level of verification for this manual is shown in
the list that follows:

Subheading Level of Verification

Testing and Fault Isolation By performance, 16 January, 1998
Disassembly By simulation, 9 December, 1998
Assembly By simulation, 9 December, 1998

Honeywell will revise this manual as necessary to give current data. The sources for data
supplied in this manual include engineering drawings and change orders released as of
16 January, 1998.

3. Weight and Measurements

All weights and measurements in this manual are in both U.S. and S.I. (metric) values. The
letter symbols for units of measurement follow the instructions given by ANSI/IEEE STD 260
and ASME Y1.1.

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4. Abbreviations
The letter symbols for abbreviations are the same as shown in ANSI/IEEE Std 260 and ASME
Y1.1, except as identified in the abbreviations table.

Abbreviations Table
Abbreviation Definition
ADI Digital Altitude Display
ADJ Adjustment
AGC Automatic Gain Control
ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
AUX Auxiliary

BW Bandwidth

CAL Calibration
COM Common
COMPTR Comparator

dBm Decibels Referenced to 1 Millivolt

DVM Digital Voltmeter

ER DC Range Voltage

FMCW Frequency Modulated Continuos Wave

IF Intermediate Frequency

LO Local Oscillator

MOD Modification

NAGC Noise/Temperature Automatic Gain Control

PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency

PRP Pulse Repetition Period
PRR Pulse Repetition Rate
PRT Pulse Repetition Time
PW Pulse Width

R/T Receiver/Transmitter
RCVR Receiver
RF Radio Frequency

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Abbreviation Definition
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics

SEA/TRK Search/Track
STC Sensitivity Time Control

T Time Zero
TEMP Temperature
TRK Track
TSO Technical Standard Order

UUT Unit Under Test

WARN Warning

XMIT Transmit
XMTR Transmitter

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5. Special Precautions
Warnings, cautions, and notes in this manual give the data that follows:
 A WARNING is an operation or maintenance procedure or condition, which, if not obeyed,
can cause injury or death.
 A CAUTION is an operation or maintenance procedure or condition, which, if not obeyed,
can cause damage to the equipment.
 A NOTE gives data to make the work easier or gives directions to go to a procedure.
All personnel who operate and do maintenance on the Receiver -- Transmitter and on the
applicable test equipment, must know and obey the safety precautions. The warnings and
cautions that follow apply to all parts of this manual.

CAUTION: THE RECEIVER -- TRANSMITTER CONTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE ELECTROSTATIC

DISCHARGE SENSITIVE. IN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG OF THIS
MANUAL, THESE ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED AS ESDS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE
NECESSARY CONTROLS, A FAILURE OR UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
UNIT CAN OCCUR FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. USE APPROVED
INDUSTRY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A MINIMUM WHEN
YOU TOUCH, REMOVE, OR INSERT PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT TO MATERIALS

SPECIFIED BY HONEYWELL. MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT AND CAN CANCEL THE WARRANTY.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. Physical Description
The RT-300 Radio Altimeter Receiver Transmitter (Receiver -- Transmitter) is a pulsed radar
which utilizes separate external transmit and receive antennas (Figure 1). It features
self--contained electronics, internal monitoring, and self--test capabilities.

Refer to Table 1 for Receiver -- Transmitter subassemblies and Table 2 for Receiver --
Transmitter leading particulars.

The Receiver -- Transmitter provides outputs suitable for operating radio altitude displays as
shown in Table 3. Radio altitude trip points for use by external equipment are shown in
Table 4.

Figure 1. Receiver -- Transmitter

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Table 1. Receiver -- Transmitter Subassemblies

Ref Des Description

A1 Receiver assembly
A2 Transmitter assembly
A3 Motherboard circuit card assembly (CCA)
A4 Outputs CCA
A5 Processor CCA
A6 Power supply CCA
A1A1 IF/video CCA
A1A2 Receiver CCA
A2A1 Transmitter CCA
A2A2 Modulator CCA

Most components are on six assemblies:

 Receiver assembly (A1)
 Transmitter assembly (A2)
 Motherboard CCA (A3)
 Outputs CCA (A4)
 Processor CCA (A5)
 Power supply CCA (A6).
The receiver assembly A1 contains two subassemblies:
 IF/video CCA A1A1
 Receiver CCA A1A2.
The transmitter assembly A2 contains two subassemblies:
 Transmitter CCA A2A1
 Modulator CCA A2A2.
The motherboard A3 is attached to the rear of the front panel chassis and has mating
connectors for the A4, A5, and A6 assemblies. It also is connected directly to the 26--pin front
panel connector J1.

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All external connections are from the 26--pin connector, J1, and two TNC connectors on the
front panel. Test connectors on the outputs A4 and processor A5 CCAs are accessed by
removing the access plate on the back of the cover.

The subassembly locations are shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Subassembly Locations

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Table 2. Receiver -- Transmitter Leading Particulars

Dimensions (maximum):
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.07 in. (281.2 mm)
Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.56 in. (115.8 mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.09 in. (104.0 mm)
Weight (maximum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 lb (2.05 kg)
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 V dc to 32 V dc, 17 Watts
Transmitter characteristics:
Modulation type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Short pulse
RF frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 GHz
Peak power output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Watts nominal
Receiver characteristics:
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single conversion superheterodyne
IF frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 MHz
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rigid mounting
(Must meet RTCA DO--160A, category JN)
Shock tray HPN 7002200
(Must meet RTCA DO--160A, category R)
Mating Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J1 (HPN 7000032--66)
For –93X configurations use (HPN 7020963--2)
Mates with HPN 4000809--566(MS3126F16--265)
J2 and J3 (TNC female)
Mates with HPN 4008064 or HPN 4005065
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TSO C--87, RTCA DO--160A
Environmental Categories
A2F2/A/(JN/R)/XXXXXZAAAA
Environmental Conditions:
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . --55 _C to +70 _C (continuous operation)
--55 _C to +85 _C (storage)
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In excess of 95%
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zero to 55,000 ft
Operational Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zero to 2500 ft
Shock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6g -- 11 ms (all axes operational)
15g -- 11 ms (all axes crash safety)
Aircraft attitude:
Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±20_
Roll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ±30_
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses are metric particulars.

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Table 3. Receiver -- Transmitter Outputs

Precision Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dc analog voltage (0 to 2500 ft)
Gradient: --4.0 mV/ft
0 alt. = 0.0 V dc
Accuracy: 0 to 100 ft, ±3 ft
100 to 500 ft, ±3%
500 to 1000 ft, ±4%
Auxiliary Output:

Radio Altimeter
(--9X1, --9X3, --9X5, and --924) . . . . . . . . . . Dc analog voltage (0 to 500 ft)
Gradient: ARINC characteristic 552
0 altitude = +400 mV
Accuracy: 0 to 100 ft, ±4 ft
100 to 500 ft, ±4%
Radio Altimeter
(--9X2, --9X6, --917, --918, --928, --931, dc analog voltage (0 to 2500 ft)
--937, and --938) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gradient: ARINC characteristic 552
0 altitude = +400 mV
Accuracy: 0 to 100 ft, ±4 ft
100 to 500 ft, ±4%
500 to 2500 ft, ±5%
Output Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 seconds on MOD K units
None on –901, --902, --905, --906, and --917
Integrity Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Establishes operational status above operating
altitudes.
Self--Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Self--contained push--to--test pilot confidence check
at all altitudes.
NOTE: Numbers in parentheses are metric particulars.

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Table 4. Altitude Trip Points

Trip No. Trip Point Applicability
1 1200 ±60 ft All configurations
3 50 ±4 ft
2 250 ±10 ft All configurations except –905, --906, --915,
--916,
916 --917,
917 --924,
924 --926,
926 --937,
937 and d --938
938
4 400 ±16 ft
2 250 ±10 ft --905, --906, --915, --916, --917, --926, and
--928
928
4 500 ±20 ft
2 150 ±6 ft --924
4 200 ±8 ft
2 1500 ±60 ft --937 and --938
4 200 ±8 ft
NOTE: A 100 mV current sink is provided at and below the trip points indicated above.

2. Functional Operation
A. Overall Function

A simplified block diagram of the Receiver -- Transmitter is shown in Figure 3.

The Receiver -- Transmitter is a self--contained microwave transmitter receiver and range

computation system. It operates on short pulse, leading edge track principles to measure
aircraft absolute altitude.

Clearance altitude is displayed on a companion analog altitude display or on a digital

altitude display (ADI). Auxiliary outputs are provided to supply both analog and discrete
information for various aircraft user equipment.

The dc output voltage of the Receiver -- Transmitter represents the absolute altitude. The
output voltage is linearly related to the aircraft height above the closest terrain directly
below the aircraft. The gradient is --4 millivolts/foot with 0 millivolts representing zero feet.

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Figure 3. Receiver -- Transmitter Simplified Block Diagram

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Regulated power supplies and range gate tracking are employed to maintain a high
degree of accuracy.

The Receiver -- Transmitter provides:

 Radio altitude trip points
 Indicator warning flag output
 Auxiliary radio altitude output
 Self--test capabilities.
(1) Radio altitude trip points are listed in Table 4. These outputs are grounded at and
below the indicated radio altitude.

(2) The warning flag output indicates valid operation (+28 volts dc) while the unit is in the
track mode. Loss of time zero (T ) pulses or receiver noise during the search mode
causes the +28 volts dc to go to 0 volts dc. The warning flag is displayed.

(3) The auxiliary output of all units is +20 millivolts/foot for the first 480 feet of altitude
with +400 millivolts equal to 0 feet. The auxiliary output of the --9X2, --9X6, --917,
--931, and --937 configurations extends to 2500 feet and is shaped in accordance
with Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) characteristic 552.

(4) The self--test feature is operational at all altitudes. It simulates an altitude of 100 feet
and produces an invalid condition (flag displayed) at the warning flag output. An
inhibit is provided for use when the flight control system is engaged.

The Receiver -- Transmitter has three modes of operation:

 Search
 Track
 Self--test.
In the search mode the track and automatic gain control (AGC) gates are repeatedly
swept from minimum to maximum range. They are searching for the earliest synchronous
ground return signal.

In the track mode the track gate trailing edge follows the leading edge of the first returned
pulses. The AGC gate entirely overlaps the first return pulses.

The self--test mode may be engaged during either the search or track modes. In the
self--test mode an artificial signal representing 100 ±10 feet is injected into the video
amplifier, which the range computation system processes and outputs. The artificial
signal is derived from the transmitter T pulses.

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B. Transmitter

A block diagram of the Receiver -- Transmitter is shown in Figure 4.

The transmitter assembly consists of the transmitter CCA A2A1 (transmitter) and the
modulator CCA A2A2 (modulator). Both assemblies are mounted in a shielded casting.

The Receiver -- Transmitter transmitter section is an all solid--state, two--transistor unit

operating in a master oscillator, power amplifier configuration. The transmitter is collector
and emitter pulse modulated by a solid--state modulator. A sample of the transmitted
signal is detected and applied to the processor assembly as a T (system sync) pulse to
initiate the timing sequence.

(1) Transmitter CCA A2A1

The transmitter CCA develops the transmitted radio frequency (RF) pulse. It consists
of both physical components and printed components. The printed component
characteristics are determined by:
 Length of the printed microstrip
 Size of the printed microstrip
 Shape of the printed microstrip.
The transmitter microstrip circuitry is designed to provide the required coupling,
filtering, and impedance matching for the transmitter.

The 4300 MHz oscillator develops the transmitted pulse, which is applied to amplifier
Q1. The RF output pulse is five Watts nominally.

All adjustments on the transmitter microstrip are interactive and cannot be adjusted
individually. The variable capacitor on Q2 is primarily a frequency adjustment.
However, all other adjustments must be made so all transmitter parameters meet
their specifications at the same time.

The variable capacitor between Q1 and Q2 is an interstage matching capacitor but

also affects frequency and power output. The adjustment on the output of Q1 is
primarily a power output adjustment. All adjustments interact to lower the sidebands
down to the specified level. The sideband traps are used to remove sideband
emissions.

The T detector is a directional coupler, which samples a portion of the RF output.

The sample is detected to provide a negative 3 volt video pulse. This video pulse is
used to synchronize the processor.

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Figure 4. Receiver -- Transmitter Block Diagram

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(2) Modulator CCA A2A2

The modulator generates the waveforms required to drive the transmitter. A 20 kHz
astable modulator generates a 100 nanosecond modulation pulse every
50 milliseconds.

The modulator CCA consists of four main circuits:

 Jitter generator (U3)
 20 kHz pulse generator (U2)
 Transmitter emitter pulse circuit (Q1 and Q2)
 Transmitter collector driver circuit (Q3, Q4, and Q5).
The jitter generator noise modulates the modulator pulse repetition rate (PRR). This
prevents the display of second time around lock--on at altitudes between 25,000 and
28,000 feet. The pulse repetition period (PRP) is varied up to 30 milliseconds.

The 20 kHz pulse generator generates the pulse timing for the modulator.
Adjustments in the pulse generator circuitry set the pulse width (PW) of the
transmitter pulses to 60 nanoseconds and the pulse repetition time (PRT) of the
transmitter to 50 microseconds nominally.

The transmitter emitter pulse circuit provides a prepulse to bias the transmitter
oscillator and amplifier transistors.

The collector driver provides a positive 30 volt pulse to drive the transmitter collectors
with a 100 nanosecond pulse. Both the prepulse and the collector pulse finish at the
same time.

C. Receiver

The RF ground return signal from the receiver antenna is amplified and converted by the
receiver RF preamplifier and mixer to produce an intermediate frequency (IF) signal. The
IF signal is amplified and detected to produce a video pulse, which is further amplified
and applied to the processor.

Within the processor, the detected video pulse is compared to the system sync pulse, and
the time difference between these two pulses is determined. This time difference is
converted to a dc analog voltage (internal range voltage) proportional to the shortest
range to the ground.

The internal range voltage is fed to the output assembly for further processing. An AGC
voltage is derived in the range tracker and fed back to the receiver assembly to maintain
the amplitude of the video signal at a constant level.

The receiver consists of the receiver CCA A1A2 (down converter) and the IF/video CCA
A1A1 (IF/video amplifier). Both assemblies are mounted in a shielded casting. The
receiver assembly processes received RF signals to provide a video output signal.

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(1) Down Converter

The down converter is a single conversion superheterodyne receiver. The received

4300 MHz pulsed signal is mixed with the 4240 MHz local oscillator (LO) signal to
provide a 60 MHz pulse modulated IF signal.

The down converter consists of both physical and printed components. The printed
component characteristics are determined by:
 Size of the printed microstrip
 Shape of the printed microstrip
 Length of the printed microstrip.
The 4300 MHz received signal is applied to RF preamplifier Q1. Transistor Q1 is
used to provide a low noise figure (2 dB typically). The output of Q1 is then mixed
with the 4240 MHz LO frequency to provide a 60 MHz IF signal. The 6 decibels pad
on the output of the LO attenuates the LO signal to the level required by the mixer.
The pad also establishes a stable load impedance for the oscillator to work against.

(2) IF/Video Amplifier A1A1

The 60 MHz IF signal from the mixer is applied to the IF/video amplifier at J1. The
signal is amplified and bandwidth limited by the 60 MHz IF amplifier.

This amplifier has three gain control signals:

 Sensitivity time control (STC)
 Noise/temp AGC (NAGC)
 AGC.
These signals are received from the processor CCA.

The STC voltage lowers the gain of the system at low altitudes, which prevents direct
antenna leakage interference.

Units which contain MOD K use the NAGC circuit only for a temperature
compensation signal.

In units without MOD K, the NAGC compensates for temperature induced gain
variations which are not compensated for by the gain temperature compensation
network. A temperature sensing network is located on the IF/video amplifier.

The temperature signal is sent to the processor CCA where it is combined with the
noise error integrator to produce the NAGC signal in units which do not contain MOD
K. For units with MOD K only, the temperature signal is used to produce the NAGC
signal.

An AGC voltage is applied to the 60 MHz IF amplifier to keep the video output level
constant by compensating for variations in received signal strength.

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The output of the 60 MHz IF amplifier is applied to detector Q1, which converts the
RF signal into a video pulse. The signal voltage level at the output of the detector is
approximately 1.0 millivolts. The detected video is applied to a diode switch, which
allows passage of the video signals during normal operation and blocks their
passage in the self--test mode.

In the self--test mode, a video test ground from the outputs CCA A4 allows a 100 foot
test signal from the processor CCA A5 to pass through the diode switch. The output
of the diode switch is amplified and bandwidth limited by video amplifier U6 and U7.

The 50 nanosecond delay line delays the output of video amplifier U7. This
compensates for system delays. The delayed video is again amplified by video
amplifier Q5 and Q6 to provide a gain controlled video output signal of approximately
1.7 volts dc at A1J1.

D. Processor CCA

A block diagram of the processor CCA A5 is shown in NO TAG.

The processor CCA (processor) contains:

 Range tracking servo circuitry
 Automatic search/track mode switching circuitry
 Receiver AGC circuitry
 Receiver gain stabilization and noise AGC
 Antenna leakage protection circuitry
 Test release double bounce protection circuitry
 Test signal generator
 Self--monitor functions.
(1) Range Tracking Servo Circuitry

A negative 3 volt, 60 nanosecond T pulse from the transmitter is applied to the

processor at pin 2. This pulse is used to trigger a 6 microsecond one shot
multivibrator which provides a 6 microsecond ramp gate. The ramp gate,
a 6 microsecond square wave, is applied to the ramp generator. It also triggers the
transmitter monitor.

The ramp generator provides a 0 to +5 volt ramp with a 6 microsecond duration. The
slope of the ramp can be raised or lowered by approximately 0.5 volt, by the RANGE
CAL potentiometer (pot) R31 for altitude calibration. The ramp is coupled to the dc
restorer clamp, which establishes a 0--foot height reference voltage when the Radio
Altimeter is installed in the aircraft.

The clamped 6 microsecond ramp is applied to the inverting input of range

comparator U5. In the track mode, the range comparator will trigger when the ramp
voltage equals the dc range voltage (ER) at the noninverting input. This in turn
triggers a 40 nanosecond track gate and a 110 nanosecond AGC gate.

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The 40 nanosecond track gate is applied to one input of the track gate overlap
detector and the received video signal is applied to the other input. The track gate
overlap detector produces a low output only if the track gate and the input video are
time coincident.

When the system is tracking a target, the trailing edge of the track gate overlaps the
leading edge of the video signal. This signal is then summed with a 10 foot overlap
reference signal to produce an overlap error signal, which is amplified and applied to
a slew rate limiter.

In the search mode it limits the slew speed of the range integrator. The output of the
limiter is disabled in track mode. The overlap error signal is applied to range
integrator U8. The output of the ER is the voltage which represents aircraft height.

The operation of the 110 nanosecond AGC gate and the AGC overlap amplifier is the
same as that of the 40 nanosecond track gate generator and track gate overlap
detector, except the entire video signal is overlapped. This signal is applied to
acquisition detector CR3 and to an AGC detector.

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Figure 5. Processor CCA A5 Block Diagram

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(2) Automatic Search/Track Mode Switching Circuitry

The search and acquisition circuit provides automatic search mode/track mode
switching for the Receiver -- Transmitter. The search and acquisition circuits enable
the system to initially acquire the ground return signal or reacquire the signal if
tracking is interrupted.

The search mode is initiated upon loss of signal. A sweep signal is generated, which
causes the system to search for the earliest return signal. This process continues
until track is reestablished.

Once track has been properly established, the search mode is inhibited. The output
network uses a search valid signal. This signal causes the indicator needle to
disappear from view during the search phase.

The automatic search and acquisition circuit consists of:

 Acquisition detector CR3
 Lock--on threshold potentiometer R41
 Comparator U10
 Search generator (U11 and U9).
(a) Acquisition

The acquisition detector CR3 responds to negative voltages. It builds up a

negative charge dependent on the number and level of pulses received from the
AGC gate overlap detector.

If the acquisition detector CR3 output is more negative than the lock--on
threshold, comparator U10 output is negative. This indicates the Radio Altimeter
is in the track mode. The lock--on threshold is set by pot R41. If the acquisition
detector output is less negative than the lock--on threshold, the comparator
output is positive. This indicates the Radio Altimeter is in the search mode.

The comparator output is delayed 0.1 second when going from track to search
mode. This delay prevents activation of the search mode during momentary
signal fluctuations.

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(b) Search Generator

The search generator establishes the search rate of the search and acquisition
circuit. The search generator consists of range comparator U11 and switches
inside U9. When the Radio Altimeter is in the track mode, the output of range
comparator U11 will be positive, which sets switches U9 to the retrace position.
When track is lost, the output of range comparator U11 goes negative, which
switches U9 to the sweep position. This allows generation of the sweep ramp at
ER. When the ramp reaches the maximum search range reference, the range
comparator U11 will again switch to create the retrace. The sweep/retrace
function continues until a threshold video signal is detected and lock--on is
achieved.
(3) Receiver AGC Circuitry
The signal from range comparator U5 is applied through the AGC gate and AGC
overlap amplifier to the AGC detector.
The AGC detector detects the level of the input signal and sums it with a 1.7 volt
AGC level reference voltage. This signal is integrated, inverted, and applied as
feedback to the receiver assembly to maintain a constant video level. The AGC
circuit senses the level of the video signal and adjusts the gain of the receiver so that
the video signal level is held at a constant 1.7 volt level. This occurs when the Radio
Altimeter Receiver Transmitter is in the track mode.
(4) Receiver Gain Stabilization and Noise AGC
The noise AGC circuit is removed on units which contain MOD K. On units which
contain MOD K, only the temperature compensation signal from the receiver
assembly is amplified to provide NAGC gain control.
On units which do not have the MOD K circuitry, the noise AGC circuit is used to
control receiver gain during search mode. It stabilizes the gain by keeping the noise
level in the receiver constant.
Noise detector Q9 detects the noise level of the video signal. Transistor Q9 provides
a dc output level, which is applied to switch Q10. Switch Q10 is open at altitudes
less than 190 feet and closed above 190 feet.
Below 190 feet no noise is present in the video signal because STC gain
programming has reduced the receiver gain. Switch Q10 is opened so that the zero
noise level is not averaged in the noise integrator U12.
At altitudes above 190 feet, altitude comparator U10 triggers, which closes switch
Q10. This allows the detected noise signal to be summed with a 0.45 volt average
noise reference voltage.
The signal is integrated, limited, and summed with a temperature compensation
signal received from the receiver assembly. The composite signal is amplified to
provide a noise AGC gain control for the receiver IF amplifier. RCVR GAIN ADJ
variable resistor R109 is used to set the threshold gain level. The gain level
establishes maximum sensitivity and proper search operation.

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When the track mode occurs and AGC is established, the NAGC dump comparator
triggers, which closes switches CR18 and VR7. This applies a --3 decibels equivalent
signal to integrator U12 and a +6 dB signal to amplifier U12. Two references are
provided:
 Minimum gain reference is provided for the noise integrator
 Maximum gain reference output to the receiver assembly.
The minimum integrator gain reference provides a lower starting gain for the search
mode if lock is lost. This prevents locking on to receiver noise since threshold is
established at a slightly higher gain.

The maximum gain reference allows the receiver to hold lock--on for weak signals.

(5) Antenna Leakage Protection Circuitry

A STC voltage is fed back to the receiver assembly to gain program the receiver as a
function of altitude. Gain programming prevents acquisition of the direct antenna
leakage during the interval when the transmitter is on.

The STC circuit reduces receiver gain at low altitudes to prevent locking on to
antenna leakage signals. STC shaper U11 amplifies and shapes the ER voltage to
produce an STC voltage.

At altitudes below 35 feet the gain reduction is constant. The gain reduction is
reduced above 35 feet until approximately 250 feet where no gain reduction occurs.

Antenna installation must provide antenna to antenna isolation greater than 75

decibels for the STC programming to be effective.

(6) Test Release Double Bounce Protection Circuitry

When an aircraft is on the ground, the test release double bounce protection circuit
works to prevent the Radio Altimeter from locking on to multiple reflections. The
lock--on can occur as late as 200 nanoseconds (100 feet) after the self--test
pushbutton switch on the indicator is released. When the indicator self--test switch is
released, the 0.2--second timer is initiated. This reduces the receiver gain by 60
decibels. The low gain is maintained for 0.2 second or until sweep has resumed.

(7) Test Signal Generator

The test signal generator circuit generates the 100--foot test signal used in the
self--test mode. Auto zero correction circuit U8 provides a zero altitude reference,
which is applied to the pulse generator. The pulse generator continually generates a
100--foot test signal, which is applied to the receiver assembly.

The signal is inhibited in the receiver until the self--test switch is pressed. The
receiver IF amplifier is disabled and the 100 foot test signal is injected into the video
amplifier. The 100--foot test signal is a 70 nanosecond, 0.4 volt pulse delayed
approximately 250 nanoseconds, which depends on the zero adjust voltage from the
T pulse.

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(8) Self Monitor

The self--monitor circuit monitors the operation of the transmitter and receiver
assemblies. Transmit monitor U11 monitors the presence of 6 microsecond gates
generated by the 6 microsecond ramp gate. If the gates are present, the monitor
output is +14 volts dc which indicates a valid transmitter.

The receiver monitor U10 monitors the detected noise level. If the average noise
level is greater than the reference level, the output is +14 volts dc, which indicates
the receiver is valid. If both the transmit and receiver monitors are valid, a +14 volts
dc monitor valid signal at UID--6 is applied to the outputs CCA.

E. Outputs CCA A4

A block diagram of the outputs CCA A4 (outputs CCA) is shown in Figure 6.

The outputs CCA provides:

 Precision output (drives the indicator pointer and other aircraft systems)
 Four altitude trip outputs
 Auxiliary outputs
 Internal monitoring
 Self test.
(1) Precision Output

The outputs CCA interfaces the ER received from the processor with external user
circuitry to provide the precision output. The ER input is a positive voltage to altitude
gradient of 1.667 millivolts/foot.

On the --901 and --902 configurations this signal is applied to a 60 millivolts lag
circuit, which filters the internal range signal. It is applied to output amplifier U7
where the signal is inverted and amplified to provide a precision output at J1--W
equivalent to --4 millivolts/foot. The gain of output amplifier U7 is 2.4.

An external test drive signal from J1--E can be applied to the output amplifier for
aircraft system ground checks. An input voltage range of 0 to +15 volts dc at J1--E
exercises all output functions. For normal operation of the Radio Altimeter, pin J1--E
must be grounded.

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Figure 6. Outputs CCA A4 Block Diagram

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An overscale driver circuit is provided to drive the precision output overscale

(indicator pointer stowed out of view) when the Receiver -- Transmitter is in the
search mode or when the receiver noise level exceeds the level established by the
noise AGC loop. This action keeps external interference from indicating a false
altitude reading.

The noise comparator circuit works only to keep the output driven overscale when
flying above normal operating ranges and erroneous noise signals are present.
Erroneous noise signals may be generated in areas where frequency modulated
continuous wave (FMCW) altimeters are operating.

A search/track input from the processor is applied at P1--24 to a delay circuit. This
input is positive when in the search mode and negative when in the track mode. The
delay circuit provides a:
 One second delay for most configurations
 Five second delay for MOD K configurations
 Three second delay for --91X, MOD M configurations.
The delay occurs when the unit switches from search to track.

In search mode, the positive output from the SEA/TRK delay is applied to an OR gate
which closes overscale driver switch U6. This initiates the overscale driver circuitry.

A track and hold circuit is provided in the precision output path of --903 configurations
and all configurations containing MOD K. This circuit holds the last available altitude
prior to a loss of track for up to three seconds. This eliminates nuisance pointer
stowing. In --917 configurations the time is reduced to negligible.

Momentary track loss can occur due to RF signal fades in helicopter hover
operations. A hold input from the processor is applied at P1--15 to a RESET delay
circuit. The delay circuit establishes a 50 millisecond delay on RESET to allow U7 to
settle.

The hold input is 0 volts when in the track mode and negative in the search mode.
Upon loss of signal, a negative hold signal is applied to the RESET delay circuit,
which triggers the three second hold timer. The three second hold timer causes track
and hold buffer U9 to retain the last available altitude value.

Return of a valid signal within three seconds causes the hold input at P1--15 to return
to 0 volts. This signal is inverted and delayed 50 milliseconds. The signal is applied
to a reset timer which resets the three second hold timer and restores normal
operation. If the signal has not returned within three seconds, the output indicates
loss of track.

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(2) Altitude Trip Points

The ER is processed on the outputs CCA. Four altitude trip outputs, which supply a
ground at or below the preset altitude, are provided.

A precision output is also applied to four trip comparators (different sections of U2).
The trip comparators compare the precision altitude signal with a fixed altitude
reference of 1200, 250, 50, and 400 feet. When the aircraft is at or below the
respective trip point, the applicable comparator provides a positive output to turn on
driver U1.

The drivers provide a ground at J1--L, --R, --U, and --V when at or below the
applicable trip point. Trip adapter socket U13 can be used to change any of the trip
references by means of a field modification if desired.

(3) Auxiliary Outputs

The precision output from U7 is applied to auxiliary output shaper U6 and ARINC
shapers U6 and U8 to provide an auxiliary output at J1--X. Auxiliary output shaper
U6 is used alone on the --901 and --903 configurations. U6 shapes the first 500 feet
of the auxiliary output in accordance with ARINC 552 specifications.

ARINC shapers U6 and U8 and buffer amplifier U10 are used on --902 units, and
shape the auxiliary output in accordance with the full range ARINC 552 characteristic.

(4) Internal Monitoring

The monitoring circuits monitor various functions of the Receiver -- Transmitter.

When the Receiver -- Transmitter switches from track to search, a positive signal at
P1--24 is applied to diode CR1. This turns on driver U1 to provide a track invalid
ground at J1--F.

The SEA/TRK input is also applied to a SEA/TRK delay. A three second delay is
provided when going from the track mode to the search mode. The delay prevents a
momentary flag warning that occurs when signal strength is lost above normal
operating altitude. The warning persists until the receiver noise monitor changes to a
valid level.

The flag warning signal controls the indicator flag to provide warning of system
malfunction. In addition, a track invalid signal is available, which indicates if the
Receiver -- Transmitter is not in the track mode.

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(5) Self Test

Application of a ground at J1--T initiates the Receiver -- Transmitter self--test circuitry.

The ground is applied to logic circuitry, which turns off flag driver Q1. The indicator
warning flag comes into view and driver U1 provides a ground at P1--20.

The ground at J1--T is applied to the processor to provide multiple bounce protection,
and to the receiver assembly to switch the self--test signal into the video amplifier.
Application of a ground at J1--D will inhibit the self--test function.

A test--inhibit input is provided to defeat the pilot activated self test when the flight
control system is engaged. An output test drive input is provided to drive all the
output networks with an external voltage source. This may be useful for round
checking equipment attached to the Receiver -- Transmitter outputs.

F. Power Supply CCA A6

A block diagram of the power supply CCA (power supply) is shown in Figure 7.

The self--contained power supply operates from the aircraft 27.5 volts dc bus. It provides
all the Receiver -- Transmitter operating voltages.

The power supply provides the operating dc voltages for the Receiver -- Transmitter and
also regulated ±15 volts dc outputs for use by system indicators. The 28 volts dc aircraft
power is applied to the power supply at J1--c (high) and J1--b (low).

This voltage is filtered and applied to a switching preregulator, which converts the filtered
28 volts dc to a regulated +15 volts dc. The regulated +15 volts dc at J1--Z is applied
through a low pass filter, which consists of choke L1 and capacitor C13, to a dc--to--dc
converter.

The dc--to--dc converter provides filtered outputs of +30 volts dc, +5 volts dc, and
--18 volts dc for use within the Receiver -- Transmitter. The --18 volts dc output is also
applied to a linear regulator where it is used to provide a --15 volts dc regulated output at
J1--a.

The switching preregulator is a constant frequency (70 kHz) variable duty cycle regulator.
The dc--to--dc converter is a self oscillating saturating core type inverter with an oscillation
frequency of 14 kHz.

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Figure 7. Power Supply CCA A6 Block Diagram

3. Detailed Description
A. Transmitter Assembly

(1) Modulator CCA A2A2

The modulator CCA consists of four main circuits:

 Jitter generator
 20 kHz pulse generator
 Transmitter emitter pulse circuit
 Transmitter collector pulse circuit.
(a) Jitter Generator

A diagram of the jitter generator is shown in Figure 8.

The jitter generator noise modulates the pulse repetition period to prevent false
lock--on at altitudes between 25,000 and 28,000 feet. False lock--on can be
caused by strongly reflective terrain or dual altimeter installations, which interfere
with each other.

U3A and U3B are configured as bandpass amplifiers. They amplify the noise
generated by Zener diode VR1. The output noise amplitude at U3--9 is
approximately 100 millivolts peak--to--peak. The noise is amplified at the output
of U3--1 to approximately 6 volts peak--to--peak. The average dc level is +5 volts
dc.

The output of U3--1 is applied to resistor R8, which sums the noise current into
capacitor C3. This produces noise modulation on the main pulse timing. The
pulse repetition period is caused to jitter about the nominal 50 microseconds with
a deviation of up to ±30 microseconds.

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Figure 8. Jitter Generator

(b) 20--kHz Pulse Generator

A diagram with timing waveforms of the pulse generator is shown in Figure 9.

The 20--kHz pulse generator generates the pulse timing for the modulator.
Variable resistor R2 is used to set the pulse width of the transmitter pulses to 60
nanoseconds. The pulse width at U2--13 is somewhat longer (100 nanoseconds
typically) to allow for transmitter oscillator start up. Variable resistor R31 is used
to set the PRT of the transmitter to 50 microseconds nominally.

Thermister R3 is used to maintain a constant pulse width with temperature

variations.

(c) Transmitter Emitter Pulse Circuit

A diagram of the emitter pulse circuit is shown in Figure 10.

Just prior to the 100 nanoseconds modulation pulse, the transmitter emitter pulse
circuit provides a prepulse to bias the transmitter oscillator and amplifier
transistors. The 225 nanosecond wide pulses from pulse generator U2--5 are
applied to capacitor C8. Capacitor C8 strips off the dc level, which results in a
waveform which varies from 0 to --4.0 volts at Q1--base.

Transistor Q1--collector provides an amplified current pulse to turn on Q2. The

output at Q2--collector is a 400 nanoseconds wide, --13 volt pulse which is used
to provide emitter bias current for the transmitter transistors. The negative
15--volt prepulse turns on the emitters of transistors Q1 and Q2. This gets the
transmitter biased and ready to pulse.

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Figure 9. 20--kHz Pulse Generator

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Figure 10. Transmitter Emitter Pulse Circuit

(d) Transmitter Collector Pulse Circuit

A diagram of the collector pulse circuit is shown in Figure 11.

The transmitter collector pulse circuit provides the pulsed drive for the transmitter
oscillator and amplifier transistors. With no pulse applied, the baseline voltage at
the base of Q3 is approximately +28 volts dc. This keeps transistors Q3, Q5,
and Q4 turned off, which results in 0 volt output at the collector of Q4.

When the prepulse fires, transistor Q3 turns on and its collector drives to +28
volts dc. Because of the ground potential at the outputs of amplifier U1,
transistors Q5 and Q4 remain off until the 100 nanosecond pulse from pulse
generator U2--13 is applied to U1--1. Open--collector device U1 turns off and
allows Q4 and Q5 emitters to be pulled high.

The output pulses at the emitter of Q5 are 100 nanoseconds wide and
approximately +28 volts in amplitude. The parallel configuration of amplifier U1
provides the required current sinking capability to hold Q4 off when the prepulse
is applied.

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Figure 11. Transmitter Collector Pulse Circuit

(2) Transmitter CCA A2A1

The transmitter CCA microstrip develops the transmitted RF pulse. It consists of both
physical components and printed components. The printed component
characteristics are determined by:
 The length of the printed microstrip
 The size of the printed microstrip
 The shape of the printed microstrip.
The microstrip circuitry is designed to provide the required coupling, filtering, and
impedance matching for the transmitter.

The 4300 MHz oscillator develops the transmitted pulse, which is applied to amplifier
Q1. The RF output pulse is five Watts nominally.

All adjustments on the transmitter microstrip are interactive and cannot be adjusted
individually. The variable capacitor on Q2 is primarily a frequency adjustment.
However, all other adjustments must be made so that all transmitter parameters meet
specifications at the same time.

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The variable capacitor between Q1 and Q2 is an interstage matching capacitor but

also affects frequency and power output. The adjustment on the output of Q1 is
primarily a power output adjustment. All adjustments interact to get the sidebands
down to the specified level. The sideband traps are used to remove sideband
emissions.

The T detector is a directional coupler that samples a portion of the RF output. The
sample is detected to provide a –3 volt video pulse. This video pulse is used to
synchronize the processor.

B. Receiver Assembly

(1) Receiver CCA A1A2

The receiver CCA (down converter) microstrip is a single conversion

superheterodyne receiver. The received 4300 MHz pulsed signal is mixed with the
4240 MHz local oscillator (LO) signal to provide a 60 MHz, pulse modulated IF signal.

The down converter microstrip consists of both physical and printed components.
The printed component characteristics are determined by:
 The size of the printed microstrip
 The shape of the printed microstrip
 The length of the printed microstrip.
The 4300 MHz received signal is applied to RF preamplifier Q1. Transistor Q1 is
used to provide a low noise figure (2 decibels typically). The output of Q1 is mixed
with the 4240 MHz LO frequency to provide a 60 MHz IF signal.

The 6 decibels pad on the output of the LO attenuates the LO signal to the level
required by the mixer. The pad also establishes a stable load impedance for the
oscillator to work against.

(2) IF/Video CCA A1A1

A schematic diagram of the IF/video CCA is shown in Volume II, TESTING AND
FAULT ISOLATION, NO TAG.

(a) 60 MHz IF Amplifier

The 60 MHz IF amplifier amplifies and bandwidth limits the 60 MHz IF signal from
the down converter microstrip. The 60 MHz pulsed IF signal is applied to the IF
amplifier at connector J1. At this point the threshold signal level is approximately
--92 decibels referenced to 1 millivolt (dBm).

The overall gain of the IF amplifier is approximately 75 decibels. Wideband

linear amplifiers U1, U3, U4, and U5 are constant gain linear amplifiers which
have a gain of 14 decibels per stage. Dual gate MOSFET transistors Q3 and Q2
have a gain of 12 decibels per stage. These stages are used with the AGC
circuit to provide over 100 decibels of gain control.

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PIN diodes CR3 and CR2 are used in conjunction with the STC and noise AGC
circuits to control the signal level. The STC signal is applied to the IF amplifier at
terminal E8 and is active only at altitudes below 250 feet. The lower the altitude,
the more positive the STC signal level. This positive signal back--biases CR3,
which reduces the amount of current through CR3. This causes the signal to be
attenuated across CR3, which decreases the IF amplifier overall gain.

PIN diode CR4 functions in the same manner as CR3 except it is controlled by
the detected noise signal applied at terminal E4, during search. The higher the
detected noise level, the greater the amount of attenuation. The increase in
attenuation keeps the noise level and the receiver gain constant during search.

(b) Video Detector

Video detector Q1 takes the amplified RF signal from the IF amplifier and
converts it into a positive video pulse. The amplitude of the video pulse is
approximately 1.0 millivolts when AGC is active.

(c) Video Amplifier

The video amplifier amplifies and bandwidth limits the detected video pulse. The
positive pulse is coupled through capacitors C43 and C49, and diode CR9 to
video amplifier U6--1. Video amplifiers U6 and U7 have an overall voltage gain
of 1000 (60 decibels). Amplifier U6 has a gain of 100 and U7 has a gain of 10.

Diodes CR14 and CR15 are clamping diodes used to limit the pulsed signal
levels. This keeps the video amplifier stages from stretching the pulse width due
to amplifier saturation.

The output of video amplifier U7 is a negative going pulse, which is applied to

emitter follower Q4. Emitter follower Q4 provides a buffer between the video
amplifier U7 and the delay line. The 50 nanoseconds delay line is required to
balance out the system delays.

The negative pulses from the output of the delay line are coupled to a pulse
amplifier consisting of transistors Q5 and Q6. The output level of the positive
video pulse at terminal E6 is approximately 1.7 volts when AGC is active. This
pulse is applied to the processor at P1--1.

(d) Video Test

During normal operating conditions, the video test input at terminal E3 is high.
This keeps diodes CR11 and CR12 back--biased. When the test button is on
(indicator pressed), the video test input at E3 will be pulled low. Diode CR11 is
pulled low which causes the AGC control to reduce the IF gain. The receiver
signal is blocked.

In test, diode CR12 will also be pulled low, which causes CR9 to be back--biased
and CR10 to be forward--biased. This causes the detected video pulse from Q1
to be blocked. The test signal at terminal E1 is coupled through C44 and CR10
to video amplifier U6.

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When self--test is initiated, the 100--foot test signal, rather than the detected IF
signal, is amplified by the video amplifier. Diode CR8 is used as a variable
attenuator and is controlled by the processor AGC circuit. Diode CR8 keeps the
test signal level at video output E6 constant, to maintain processing accuracy.

C. Processor Assembly

A schematic diagram of the processor CCA A5 is shown in Volume II, TESTING AND
FAULT ISOLATION, NO TAG, NO TAG, and NO TAG.

(1) 100--Foot Test Generator

The 100--foot test generator provides a 100--foot test signal which is used whenever
self--test is initiated. The test signal is initiated by the negative going leading edges
of the T pulses at TP1.

The output of U1--4 is a negative going pulse with a pulse width determined by the
zero adjust voltage and R11 adjustment. When the pulse times out, U1--4 goes high
and triggers U1--10 to produce a 70 nanosecond pulse at U1--5.

This pulse simulates a 100 foot delayed video pulse in the video amplifier during
self--test. The pulse width at U1--4 determines the exact simulated altitude, but is
typically 250 nanoseconds.

The zero adjust variable resistor A3R2 affects the simulated altitude to compensate
for installation variables.

Amplifier U8 is used to compensate for delays due to antenna height and cable
lengths. The output at U8--7 can vary between +4.5 and +5.5 volts dc, which
depends on the position of the zero adjust resistor.

(2) 6--Microsecond One--Shot

The output of one--shot multivibrator U6--5 generates a 6--microsecond pulse which is

used to trigger the transmitter monitor. Multivibrator U6--12 provides a negative going
pulse which is used to develop a 6--microsecond ramp. Time zero T pulses are
coupled through capacitor C2 to U6--9. The leading edges start ramp timing and
trigger the one--shot. The one--shot produces a +4.0 volt pulse at U6--5 and a
negative going pulse at U6--12.

Variable resistor R28 is used to set the width of the output pulse at 6 microseconds.

(3) Ramp Generator

The ramp generator is used to provide a 6--microsecond, 0 to 5 volt timing ramp

waveform. Transistors Q1 and Q2 and amplifier U8 provide a constant current
source. As long as no T pulses are present, the output at NAND gate U2--8 is low
which draws the current to ground. When a T pulse is coupled through capacitor
C2, the input at U2--10 goes low, which causes the output of open collector gate
U2--8 to turn off. This allows capacitor C11 to charge linearly from 0 to 5 volts.

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After a short delay the input at U2--9 goes low for 6 microseconds. At the end of 6
microseconds both U2--9 and U2--10 switch high, which causes the output at U2--8 to
go low. This allows capacitor C11 to discharge very quickly, which returns the ramp
to zero.
Variable resistor R31 is used to change the slope of the ramp which calibrates the
altitude measurement.
(4) DC Restorer
The dc restorer acts as a clamp, which establishes and maintains a 0 foot height
reference when the Radio Altimeter is installed in the aircraft. Diode pack U7 and
resistors R29 and R32 are used to vary the base of the ramp between ground and
--100 millivolts.
The amount of change is dependent on the amplitude of the negative voltage applied
to U7--6 from the zero adjust variable resistor. This resistor is adjusted during
installation to set the internal range at zero feet. Internal range would otherwise vary
as a result of antenna height and cable lengths.
(5) Range Comparator
Range comparator U5 is used to correlate the dc level of the internal range voltage
P1--12 and --10 to the altitude above the terrain. The altitude is equivalent to the time
delay between T pulses and returned video pulses at P1--1.
The time delay is 2 nanoseconds per foot, which is the round trip speed of light and
also the slope of the 6--microsecond timing ramp. The timing ramp at U5--3 is
compared to the internal range voltage at U5--2. When the timing ramp voltage
equals the internal range, a negative edge is generated at Q3 emitter, which
generates the track and AGC gates.
If the track gate trailing edge overlaps the video pulse leading edge by a set amount
of time, the tracking loop reaches a steady state and the internal range voltage at
P1--12 is representative of the altitude above the terrain.
In search mode, the internal range voltage is forced to sweep repetitively from --0.7 to
+5.0 volts dc in 0.75 seconds, and then rapidly retrace. The negative edge of the
range comparator output at Q3 emitter is delayed proportionally by the internal range
voltage. Consequently, the track and AGC gates sweep from T to T +6
microseconds, searching for video pulse overlap.
When overlap occurs the sweep is stopped and the tracking loop regains control to
position the track gate as described above. In track mode, the amount of overlap
determines any change in the dc level of the internal range voltage.
(6) 40--Nanosecond Track Gate
The 40--nanosecond track gate, which consists of gates U3 and U4, generates a
40--nanosecond negative pulse at U3--8 (TP--5). When the pulse is not present, the
outputs of open collector gates U4--6 and U4--11 are grounded and the video pulses
at P1--1 (TP--4) cannot be amplified by the track overlap amplifier Q8 and Q7. When
the pulse is present, the open collector gates are turned off and the video pulses are
allowed to pass through resistors R4 and R12 to the base of transistor Q8.

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A one shot circuit generates a 40--nanosecond pulse at U3--8. The pulse width is
dependent on R8 and C6, and is triggered by the negative edge of the range
comparator output, Q3--emitter. When Q3--emitter goes low, U3--3 output goes low
which forces U3--8 output low. Also, U4--3 open collector output turns off and allows
C6 to charge toward +5 volts through R8. When C6 charges to a voltage equal to
the threshold of the Schmidt trigger gate at U3--4 and --5, the gate output at U3--6
goes low which forces U3--8 high again. U3--8 output remains low only for the time it
takes C6 to charge to the threshold of gate inputs U3--4 and --5.
(7) 110--Nanosecond AGC Gate
The 110--nanosecond AGC gate consisting of gates U2, U3, and U4 works the same
as the 40--nanosecond track gate circuit, except the pulse width is determined by R6
and C10 and is 100 nanoseconds instead of 40 nanosecond.
(8) Track Overlap Amplifier
The track overlap amplifier amplifies the overlapped portion of the track gate and
video pulse. This positive pulse is amplified by transistor Q8, which has a gain of 4.
Transistor Q7 is an emitter follower which acts as a buffer.
(9) Track Overlap Detector
The track overlap detector is used to convert the negative pulses at TP--8 into a dc
level proportional to the pulse level. The negative pulses from the collector of Q7 are
coupled through capacitor C20 and are stretched by diode CR2 and capacitor C24 to
provide a negative dc level that is proportional to the pulse negative peak.
(10) Overlap Error Amplifier
The detected track overlap signal is summed with a 10--foot overlap reference signal
at U8--9 and amplified to produce an overlap error signal. This signal is applied to a
slew rate limiter, which consists of diodes CR12 and CR13. The limiter has no effect
in the track mode.
In the search mode, it limits the slew speed of range integrator U8. In the track
mode, the error signal is applied to U8--13 where it slews integrator output U8--14.
This provides an ER which is representative of aircraft height.
(11) AGC Amplifier and Detector
These two circuits operate in a manner similar to the track overlap amplifier and
detector circuits. The positive AGC gate is coupled through capacitor C16 and
amplified by transistor Q4, which has a gain of 2. The negative pulse is applied to
the AGC circuit and to buffer Q5. The negative pulse on the emitter of Q5 is coupled
through capacitor C25 to diode CR3. Diode CR3 rectifies the negative pulse to
provide a negative dc level at U10--3 proportional to the video pulse level in the AGC
gate.
For the search rate, the AGC gate width and pulse repetition rate established in this
system, lock on occurs at a video pulse level of 0.5 volt. The acquisition detector
integrates approximately 200 pulses. Pulse integration provides signal--to--noise ratio
improvement for weak signals.

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(12) Lock--On Comparator

Lock--on comparator U10 compares the detected AGC voltage level with a preset
negative threshold level. In the track mode, the voltage level at U10--3 is more
negative than the level at U10--2, which results in a negative output at U10--1 and --7.
The output from U10--7 is applied to the search generator circuit and to the output
CCA.

If there is a loss of video or the unit is not tracking, the voltage level at U10--3 drops
to zero. This causes the outputs at U10--1 and U10--7 to switch positive which
indicates the unit is in the search mode.

Diode CR5, resistor R74, and capacitor C34 provide a 0.1 second delay when going
from the track to the search mode. This prevents activation of the search mode
during momentary signal fluctuations.

(13) Search Generator

The search generator is activated in the search mode when U10--7 output goes from
--12 to +14 volts dc. Switch control U9--9 becomes positive and U9--4 makes with
U9--3. Range integrator output P1--12 immediately goes to the retrace reference
level --0.5 volts dc.

Retrace is activated when U10--7 is negative in the track mode. Diode CR8 is
forward biased and pulls U11--2 below U11--3. U11--1 is forced to +14 volts dc at
TP--10. Switch contact U9--14 makes with U9--13, which provides positive feedback
to U11--3. The positive feedback keeps the output at U11--1 positive (retrace) while
U10--7 switches from track to search.

With U11--1 positive (retrace) switch contact U9--15 is made to U9--1 and sums
positive current into the range integrator summing junction U8--13. The integrator
output (P1--12) slews rapidly negative until it reaches the --0.5 volt retrace reference
level. The retrace reference level is determined by voltage dividers R59/R61 and
R76/R79.

Resistor R56, capacitor C22, and the +15 volts dc supply determine the retrace rate
of --1.5 volts/milliseconds. When the range integrator output at P1--12 reaches --0.5
volts dc, U11--3 becomes less positive than the +5.0 volts dc established at U11--2 by
R76 and R79. Range comparator U11--1 then switches to --12 volts dc, which causes
U9--14 to switch to ground and U11--3 feedback to be eliminated.

Range comparator U11--3 remains less positive than U11--2 until range integrator
output P1--12 slews to +5.0 volts dc. Connector terminal P1--12 sweeps positive at a
rate determined by R53, C22, and the --15 volts dc supply. A positive sweep results
from U9--15 switching to ground which leaves only a small negative current through
R53 into the summing junction at U8--13. The sweep rate is 7.5 volts/second. The
sweep/retrace cycle continues until track mode is established and U9--4 switches to
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(14) STC Generator

The STC generator produces a signal that is used to reduce receiver gain at low
altitudes to prevent locking on antenna leakage signals. The STC signal is active
only at altitudes below 250 feet.
The lower the altitude, the more positive the STC signal level will be. At 35 feet it
remains constant. The operation of differential amplifier U11 is a function of the ER
which is equivalent to 1.667 millivolts/foot
At zero feet the output of fine STC amplifier is +6.2 volts dc. The output of the
course STC amplifier is +15 volts dc, which is blocked by diode CR10.
At zero feet the STC FLOOR adjustment R49 is adjusted so that the attenuation of
the STC setting does not cause a lock--on to a leakage signal. This leakage signal
level must be greater than 71.5 decibels below the transmitter level. From 0 to 35
feet the output from U11--8 is held at 6.2 volts dc, which provides maximum STC
signal reduction.
At altitudes above 35 feet, the output at U11--8 goes more negative. The STC signal
attenuation decreases until at approximately 100 feet it has no effect.
At altitudes above 100 feet the course STC amplifier drives negative to generate the
STC current. The voltage at Q11--emitter swings between +15 volts dc (100 feet)
and approximately --10 volts dc (250 feet). The STC signal current is developed and
reduces the receiver STC attenuation. The receiver gain is at its maximum level
above 250 feet in the search mode.
(15) Noise Detector
The noise detector rectifies the noise level of the receiver signal applied at the base
of transistor Q9. This provides a dc level that is proportional to the amount of noise.
Resistor R77 and capacitor C36 provide some filtering.
The output is applied through switch Q10 to an integrator which generates the noise
AGC signal on units without MOD K. It is also applied to the receiver monitor circuit
and is routed through P1--15 to the output CCA.
(16) Noise AGC Circuit
The noise AGC circuit is disabled on MOD K units. On units without MOD K, the
noise AGC circuit integrates the detected noise signal to provide a signal, which is
used to control receiver gain during the search mode.
At altitudes below 190 feet, transistor Q10 is off, which blocks the noise detector
output. No noise exists due to STC gain programming.
At altitudes above 190 feet, Q10 turns on, which allows the detected noise signal to
be applied to integrator U12--6. This signal is compared with a 0.45 volt reference
voltage at U12--5. The error is then integrated and applied to an amplifier where it is
shaped and summed with a temperature compensation voltage. The temperature
compensation voltage is proportional to the receiver assembly temperature. The
voltage provides a first order correction signal to compensate for receiver gain
variations if ambient temperature changes.

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The noise AGC integrator voltage provides for any differences in this compensation.
Constant receiver gain in search is required to maintain a reliable lock--on threshold
setting. If gain were allowed to drop, sensitivity would be lost.

If gain were allowed to increase, false track indications would be processed. Resistor
R109 is used to set the nominal receiver gain during search. It is adjusted so the
noise AGC integrator voltage at U12--7 (P2--6) is zero volts nominally during search.
The adjustment allows for full positive and negative excursions if temperature varies.

The noise AGC signal has a limited authority to change the receiver gain from +6
decibels to --3 db. These limits are established by:
 Saturation voltages of integrator U12--7
 Gain of amplifier U12--4
 Shaping network which consists of VR6, CR11, R101, and R109.
These networks establish the current flow through noise AGC diode CR2 and
attenuate the IF/video assembly A1A1.

The noise AGC dump circuitry involves transistor Q12. The dump circuitry is used to
establish the starting conditions for the noise AGC circuitry. A strong signal, which
produces lock on and AGC, can be lost due to signal fading above normal operating
altitude. The starting conditions are required to prevent the noise AGC circuit from
increasing the gain above the threshold gain setting. This occurs after normal AGC
action has reduced the gain (and noise) and when signal strength is rapidly lost.

The integrator starting condition at U12--7 is forced to a maximum reduced gain

condition (--12 volts dc) by Q12 turning off. Transistor Q12 turns off when the AGC
voltage at P1--9 is active (less than 12 volts dc). When AGC occurs, VR8 does not
conduct current into Q12--base. Transistor Q12 turns off and current flows through
VR7 and CR14 into the noise AGC integrator summing junction at U12--6. This
forces integrator output U12--7 to saturate at --12 volts dc (the lowest receiver gain
condition).

Current also flows through CR18 and R120 into the summing junction at U12--2.
Receiver gain increases to offset the gain reduction contribution of the integrator at
U12--7.

The net receiver gain remains unchanged or slightly increased to give extra gain
margin for signal fades. The starting gain level is reduced to avoid false lock on to
receiver noise when a signal is lost and search begins. When search starts the noise
AGC integrator gradually increases receiver gain until it reaches the threshold gain
setting and the nominal lock--on threshold is established.

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(17) AGC Circuit

The AGC circuit provides a feedback signal to the receiver to maintain a constant
video level at the processor when in the track mode. Negative amplified video pulses
which occur within the AGC gate are applied from AGC amplifier Q4 to the base of
transistor Q6, which acts as a buffer. The negative pulses on the emitter of Q6 are
coupled through capacitor C19 and rectified by CR1. A negative dc level proportional
to the video pulse level is produced. This signal is applied to integrator U12--13
where it is compared with a reference voltage at U12--12.
The error signal is integrated and applied to buffer amplifier U12, which inverts the
signal. The output at U12--8 is applied to the noise AGC circuit and through P1--9 to
the receiver assembly. The output of U12--8 controls the receiver gain, which keeps
the video pulse level constant (approximately 1.7 volts peak).
(18) Self--Test Blanking
The self--test blanking circuit prevents the Receiver -- Transmitter from locking on
multiple reflections, which occurs as late as 200 nanoseconds (100 feet) when the
self--test pushbutton switch is released.
When self--test is initiated, the input at P1--11 (video test) is pulled low until the
self--test switch is released. When the switch is released, the voltage goes high.
The positive edge (as the voltage goes high) triggers U6, which creates a positive
0.2 second pulse at U6--13. This pulse is applied to the AGC circuit through diode
CR15 which causes the AGC to dump to a negative voltage. The receiver is forced
to reduce its gain to a level which will not lock on to multiple bounce signals.
When the search generator switches to its sweep mode (RETRACE = 12 volts dc),
before the 0.2 second time has expired, CR16 conducts and overrides the receiver
blanking. Normal AGC control is established. This allows acquisition of the normal
zero foot target following a self test.
(19) Transmitter and Receiver Monitors
The transmitter and receiver monitor circuits verify the normal operation of the
transmitter and receiver assemblies.
In the transmitter monitor, a 6--microsecond pulse from the 6 microsecond one--shot
is coupled through capacitor C35. The pulse is rectified by CR6 to provide a constant
dc level. The dc level is applied to U11--12 and compared with a 1.0 volts dc
reference voltage at U11--13. If the voltage level at U11--12 is greater than 1.0 volts
dc, the output at U11--14 is positive, which indicates a valid condition.
Receiver monitor U10 monitors the detected noise level. If the noise level is greater
than 75 millivolts, the output at U10--8 is positive, which indicates a valid receiver.
If either of the monitored signals drops below the reference level, the output at P1--6
goes low, which indicates an invalid condition. An invalid monitor condition in track is
normal since receiver noise is eliminated by the AGC gain reduction. The output
card, to keep the flag warning off during track, uses a track valid indication.

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D. Outputs CCA

A schematic diagram of the outputs CCA is shown in Volume II, TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION, NO TAG.

(1) Precision Output (EH) Circuit

The precision output circuit provides the --4.0 millivolts/foot precision analog output at
J1--W. The ER input from the processor is applied at P1--2. This signal is a positive
voltage--to--altitude gradient of 1.667 millivolts/foot The signal is amplified by U7,
which has a gain of --2.4. The output at U7--6 is equivalent to --4.0 millivolts/foot of
altitude.

On --901, --902, --904, --905, and --906 configurations without MOD K, this signal is
routed through terminals P1--3 and --4 which are jumpered and applied through
P1--17.

On the --903 configuration and all MOD K units, the signal is passed through a track
and hold circuit which consists of switch Q3 and voltage follower U9 before it is
applied at P1--17.

(2) Noise Comparator

The noise comparator circuit is used to keep the output driven overscale when flying
above normal operating range and erroneous noise signals are present.

Comparator U11 compares the detected noise level received from the processor at
P1--10 with a fixed reference level. For units prior to MOD E, the detected noise is
applied to the inverting input (pin 13) of comparator U11. When the noise level
exceeds the reference level of 492 millivolts, the output at U11--14 switches negative.
Amplifier U7 goes to hard negative. This causes the pointer on the indicator to
remain stowed behind the mask.

For MOD E and subsequent units, the detected noise is applied to the noninverting
input (pin 12) of comparator U11. When the noise level exceeds the reference level
of 492 millivolts, the output at U11--14 switches positive. The bias current through
CR19 causes U6--6 to go positive. This causes the pointer to stow behind the mask
at altitudes above 2500 feet.

When in the track mode at altitudes below 2500 feet, the pointer is prevented from
being stowed due to the negative bias on the cathode of diode CR22. The noise
comparator circuit is inhibited.

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(3) Search Mode Overscale Driver Circuit

The search mode overscale driver is used to drive the indicator pointer from view
when in the search mode. A SEA/TRK signal from the processor is applied at P1--24.
This signal is positive in search and negative in track. In the track mode, the
negative signal is applied to U6--6. The output at U6--7 is positive and is blocked by
diode CR12, which has no effect on amplifier U7.

In the search mode a positive voltage is applied to U6--6 which causes the output at
U6--7 to go negative. This negative signal is passed by diode CR12 and applied to
amplifier U7--3. This drives amplifier U7 hard negative, which causes the pointer on
the indicator to move from view behind the mask. Capacitor C14, resistor R36, and
diode CR11 provide a 1 second delay when the signal switches from search to track.
This provides a greater margin against momentary leakage lock--on.
(4) Track and Hold Circuit

The track and hold circuit is applicable to the --903 configuration and MOD K units. It
holds the last available altitude signal prior to loss of signal for up to three seconds.
This eliminates nuisance pointer stowing which can occur due to RF signal fades. A
hold signal from the processor is applied to the unit at P1--15.

For the --903 configurations prior to MOD E and in track mode, the hold signal is at
zero volts. This keeps the outputs at U11--7 and --8 negative. The negative output at
U11--8 is blocked by diode CR17, which prevents multivibrator U12 from being
triggered. The +15 volt output at U12--7 keeps transistor Q4 turned off and switch Q3
on, which allows the interval range signal to pass through.

If lock on is interrupted, the hold signal at P1--15 slews to approximately --1.5 volts.
This causes the output at U11--7 to switch positive, which quickly changes capacitor
C22. The output at U11--8 goes positive, which triggers multivibrator U12.
For the --903 configuations with MOD E and all MOD K units, a positive logic hold
signal is applied at P1--15 if lock on is interrupted. Capacitor C22 quickly charges,
which causes the output at U11--8 to go positive, which triggers multivibrator U12.
The output at U12--7 switches to ground, which turns on transistor Q4 and turns off
switch Q3. With Q3 open, capacitor C21 holds the last available altitude signal.
At the end of the multivibrator three--second time delay, the output at U12--7 again
switches positive, which causes transistor Q4 to turn off and switch Q3 to turn on.
This allows the overscale signal to drive the indicator pointer behind the mask.
If lock on is reacquired within the three--second delay, the outputs at U11--7 and --8
switch negative. The falling edge of the pulse at U12--11 triggers multivibrator U12.
The negative pulse at U12--9 then resets the output at U12--7, which causes
transistor Q4 to turn off and switch Q3 to turn on. This allows the altitude signal to
again pass through Q3.
Transistor Q2, Zener diode VR3, and comparator U11 are used to instantly inhibit the
overscale signal generated by U6 when lock on is reacquired within three seconds
and when altitude is below 2500 feet. This prevents output glitches at reset.

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During track, the negative output from U11 holds off transistor Q2. Capacitor C14 is
floating and essentially out of the circuit. If lock on is broken and then reacquired
within three seconds, transistor Q2 remains off, and inhibits the one--second (five
second on MOD K units) search--to--track time delay. If lock on is broken for more
than three seconds, a --15 volts dc overscale signal from U9--6 is applied at U11--2.
This causes the output at U11--1 to switch positive, which turns on transistor Q2.
Capacitor C14 charges, which sets up a one--second delay when the Receiver --
Transmitter switches from search to track.

(5) Monitor Circuit

The monitoring circuits verify various functions of the Receiver -- Transmitter.

When the Receiver -- Transmitter switches from track to search, a positive signal at
P1--24 is applied to diode CR1. This turns on driver U1 to provide a track invalid
ground at J1--F. The SEA/TRK input is also applied to a three--second TRK/SEA
delay, which provides a three--second delay when going from the track mode to the
search mode.

The delay is provided to prevent a momentary flag a warning which occurs when
signal strength is lost above normal operating altitude. The warning persists until the
receiver noise monitor changes to a valid level.

The flag warning signal controls the indicator flag to provide warning of system
malfunction. In addition, a track invalid signal is available, which indicates the
Receiver -- Transmitter is not in the track mode.

(6) Auxiliary Output Circuits

The auxiliary output circuits provide an analog altitude output at J1--X which are used
by various aircraft user equipment. The auxiliary output circuits receive an input from
the precision output circuit equivalent to --4.0 millivolts/foot

On --9X1, --9X3, --9X4, and --9X5 configurations, the input from the precision output
circuit is applied to shaper U6, which shapes the signal in accordance with the first
480 feet of ARINC 552 characteristics. The auxiliary output at U6--8 is +20
millivolts/foot for the first 480 feet of altitude with +400 millivolts equal to 0 feet.

On --9X2 and --9X6 configurations, the auxiliary output at U10--6 extends to 2500 feet
and is shaped in accordance with ARINC 552 characteristics. From 0 to 480 feet, the
output is the same as on --9X1, --9X3, --9X4, and --9X5 configurations. However,
from 480 to 2500 feet the output follows the ARINC curve which is a logarithmic
output ranging from +10 to +28 volts dc. Diode pack U5 diodes and U8 are used to
set up the curve break points.

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(7) Trip Comparators

The trip comparators provide a ground capable of sinking 100 milliamperes maximum
when at or below the designated trip level. Trip number 1 is set at 1200 feet, trip
number 2 at 250 feet, trip number 3 at 50 feet, and trip number 4 at 400 feet (500
feet for --9X5 and --9X6 configurations).

Altitude comparators U2, compare the precision range output (--4.0 millivolts/foot)
with a preset altitude reference voltage. When the actual altitude is above the
reference level, the output of the comparator is negative.
This output is blocked by a diode, which allows the output of drivers U11 to be at
+28 volts dc. When the actual altitude is at or below the reference level, the output of
the comparator is positive. This positive voltage causes the output of driver U1 to be
pulled to ground.

E. Power Supply CCA

A schematic diagram of the power supply is shown in Volume II, TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION, NO TAG.
A simplified diagram of the dc--to--dc converter is shown in Figure 12.

The +15 volts dc regulated input voltage is changed to a square wave by the dc--to--dc
converter. The main components of the DC--to--DC converter are:
 Transformer T1
 Switching transistors Q1 and Q3.
Transformer T1 is a saturable core transformer which causes switching by controlling
current flow.

When power is initially applied, transistor Q4 turns on to provide a high current start up for
transistor Q1 or Q3.
When the circuit is first turned on, either Q1 or Q3 begins conduction which depends on
circuit unbalance. Assume it is Q1. Once conduction begins, there is a very rapid buildup
of core flux and the conducting transistor is driven to saturation when the core is
saturated. Transistor Q1 collector current continues to increase until it can no longer
remain saturated by the base current supplied by the feedback winding voltage and
resistor R19.

As the collector voltage increases, the feedback voltage decreases, and supplies less
base current. This regenerative effect causes transistor Q1 to turn off rapidly and
transistor Q2 to turn on. The process repeats for Q2. This results in a square wave of 0
to 30 volts amplitude at the collectors of Q1 and Q2 that are out--of--phase with each
other.
The primary square wave is transformed on the secondary windings of T1 and full--wave
rectified to supply system voltages of +30, --18, and +5 volts dc. Once the start up has
been initiated, +30 volts dc is fed back to the base of Q4, which turns it off and reduces
power consumption.

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Figure 12. DC--to--DC Converter

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DISASSEMBLY

1. Task
Use these procedures to remove parts from the Receiver -- Transmitter to do the cleaning,
checks, repair, and replacement of parts as necessary. References to figure and item
numbers in Volume III, ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG (IPC) show you where to find the
parts to remove. The applicable figure number in the IPC is given in each primary paragraph
and does not change until specified differently.

Before disassembly, use Volume II, TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION to examine the
condition of the Receiver -- Transmitter or to find the most probable cause of malfunctions. Do
this to prevent disassembly that is not necessary. Do only those procedures of disassembly
that are necessary to remove defective parts and to correct malfunctions.

As an aid for assembly, tag the items that are disconnected to show where the connections
were made. Include data on any special conditions of a connection such as the polarity and
the position of the items. Identify the tie points for the motherboard wire assembly to prevent
damage to the wire insulation during final assembly.

2. Equipment and Materials

Refer to Table 301 for equipment and materials.

Table 301. Equipment and Materials

Name Description Source
Desolder equipment STA--TEMP Desolder System O.K. International Corp, Metcal
with appropriate replaceable tip Co Inc, STA--TEMP Systems
cartridges Division, Menlo Park, CA
(47882)
NOTE: Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to
warranty CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.

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3. Procedure
CAUTION: DO NOT EXCEED 15 WATTS ON THE DESOLDER SYSTEM WHEN UNSOLDERING
CONNECTIONS OR COMPONENTS. THIS PREVENTS DAMAGE TO THE CIRCUIT
CARD ASSEMBLY PRINTED WIRING BOARD.

CAUTION: THE RECEIVER -- TRANSMITTER CONTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE ELECTROSTATIC

DISCHARGE SENSITIVE. IN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG OF THIS
MANUAL, THESE ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED AS ESDS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE
NECESSARY CONTROLS, A FAILURE OR UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
UNIT CAN OCCUR FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. USE APPROVED
INDUSTRY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A MINIMUM WHEN
YOU TOUCH REMOVE, OR INSERT PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES.

A. Removal of the Cover

(1) Remove 12 screws (30, NO TAG or NO TAG).

(2) Remove the top cover (35).

B. Removal of Outputs (A4), Processor (A5), and Power Supply (A6) CCAs

The outputs CCA A4, processor CCA A5, and power supply CCA A6 must be removed
first to gain access to the other CCAs. Refer to Table 302 for the location of the CCAs.

NOTE: If you are replacing either receiver assembly A1 or processor CCA A5, refer to
the REPAIR section of this manual.

Table 302. Location of CCAs

Ref Des IPC Figure 1, 1A Item No. IPC CCA Figure No.
Outputs CCA A4 115,120,125,126,127,128,129,133 4, 4A, 4B, 4C
Processor CCA A5 135 5, 5A, 5B
Power supply CCA A6 140 6
IF/video CCA A1A1 8
Receiver CCA A1A2 9, 9A, 9B
Transmitter CCA A2A1 10, 10A
Modulator CCA A2A2 11, 12

(1) Remove the grommet (110, NO TAG or NO TAG), which holds the three CCAs
together.

NOTE: The outputs CCA A4, processor CCA A5, or power supply CCA A6 can be
removed in any order.

(2) Disengage the CCA from motherboard CCA A3 (190) connector and use the circuit
card guides to remove the CCA from the chassis (215).

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C. Removal of Receiver Assembly A1 and Receiver CCAs

To remove receiver assembly A1 and receiver CCAs, the procedures which follow must
be performed in the order given.

(1) Removal of the Receiver Assembly

NOTE: If you are replacing either receiver assembly A1 or processor CCA A5, refer
to the REPAIR section of this manual.

(a) Remove six screws (50, NO TAG or NO TAG). There are two screws on the front
of the chassis (215) and four screws on the bottom of the chassis.

(b) Pull receiver assembly A1 (75) away from the chassis.

(c) Remove one screw (55), one flat washer (60), and cable clamp (65).

(d) Disengage cable assembly P2 (5, NO TAG or NO TAG) from the motherboard
CCA (190, IPC Figure 1 or Figure 1A).

(e) Desolder and tag the leads on feedthrus FL1 thru FL6 and FL8 (25, NO TAG)
and FL7 (30) which are routed to the motherboard CCA.

(f) Remove receiver assembly A1 (75, NO TAG or NO TAG).

(2) Removal of IF/video CCA A1A1

(a) Remove six screws (15, NO TAG), six lock washers (16), and six flat washers
(17) which hold the cover (35) to the bracket (95) and the receiver machining
housing (115).

(b) Remove the cover (35).

CAUTION: THERE ARE FERRITE BEADS ON THE FEEDTHRUS. THEY ARE TINY
AND BRITTLE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE OR DAMAGE THE
FERRITE BEADS WHEN YOU REMOVE THE LEADS ON THE
FEEDTHRUS.

(c) Desolder and tag the leads on FL9 thru FL12 (90).

(d) Remove two screws (85), two lock washers (86), and two spacers (87).

(e) Remove the bracket (95).

(f) Remove connector plug P1 (2B, NO TAG or NO TAG) from receiver CCA A1A2.

(g) Remove six screws (55, NO TAG), six lock washers (56), and six flat washers
(57) that hold IF/video CCA A1A1 (60) to the receiver machining housing (115).

(h) Remove IF/video CCA A1A1.

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(3) Removal of Receiver CCA A1A2

(a) Remove six screws (15, NO TAG), six lock washers (16), and six flat washers
(17) that hold the cover (35) to the bracket (95) and the receiver machining
housing (115).

(b) Remove the cover (35).

(c) Remove four screws (40), four lock washers (41), and four flat washers (42) that
hold the cover shield (45) to the receiver machining housing (115).

(d) Remove the cover shield (45).

CAUTION: THERE ARE FERRITE BEADS ON THE FEEDTHRUS. THEY ARE TINY
AND BRITTLE. BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE OR DAMAGE THE
FERRITE BEADS WHEN YOU REMOVE THE LEADS ON THE
FEEDTHRUS.

(e) Desolder and tag the leads on FL9 thru FL12 (90).

(f) Remove two screws (85), two lock washers (86), and two flat washers (87).

(g) Remove the bracket (95).

(h) Remove the connector plug (2B, NO TAG or NO TAG) from IF/video CCA A1A1,
if not already removed.

(i) Remove the solder from the center pin of connector J3 (110, NO TAG).

(j) Remove four screws (65) and four lock washers (75) which hold receiver CCA
A1A2 (80) to the receiver machining housing (115).

(k) Remove receiver CCA A1A2.

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D. Removal of Transmitter Assembly A2 and Transmitter CCAs

(1) Removal of the Transmitter Assembly

To remove transmitter assembly A2 and transmitter CCAs, the procedures which

follow must be performed in the order given.

(a) Remove six screws (80, NO TAG or NO TAG). There are three screws in the
front and four screws on the bottom.

(b) Pull transmitter assembly A2 (105) away from the chassis (215).

(c) Remove one screw (85), one flat washer (90), and the cable clamp (95).

(d) Desolder and tag the leads on feedthrus FL1, FL2, FL3, (45, NO TAG), and FL4
(50).

(e) Remove the transmitter assembly.

(2) Removal of Transmitter CCA A2A1 and Modulator CCA A2A2

NOTE: The transmitter CCA A2A1 and modulator CCA A2A2 are removed as a unit.

(a) Remove four screws (30, NO TAG) which hold the cover (35) to the transmitter
machining housing (120).

(b) Remove seven screws (10) and seven lock washers (13) which hold the shield
cover (20) to the transmitter machining housing.

(c) Remove the shield cover.

(d) Remove four screws (80), four lock washers (85), and four flat washers (90)
which hold transmitter CCA A2A1 (100) to the transmitter machining housing
(120).

(e) Remove four screws (105), four lock washers (107), and four flat washers (108)
that hold modulator CCA A2A2 (110) to the transmitter machining housing.

(f) Remove transmitter CCA A2A1 and modulator CCA A2A2 out of the transmitter
machining housing as a unit.

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E. Removal of the Motherboard CCA A3

The receiver assembly A1 and transmitter assembly A2 are removed prior to the removal
of motherboard A3 CCA.

(1) Remove one nut (150, NO TAG or NO TAG) from the self clinching stud (225).

(2) Remove one screw (145) which holds the support bracket (155) to the chassis (215).

(3) Remove the support bracket (155).

(4) Remove one nut (180) and one flat washer (185) from the self clinching stud (220).

(5) Disengage cable assemblies (5, 8, NO TAG or NO TAG) from motherboard CCA
(190, NO TAG or NO TAG).

(6) Remove four screws (165) that hold the retaining plate (170) mounted on the
motherboard to the chassis (215).

(7) Remove motherboard CCA A3.

(8) Remove one aluminum sleeve spacer (195).

F. Removal of the Remaining Parts

You now have access to all the parts for repair or replacement that is necessary. Refer to
the ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG for the identification and the location of the parts.
Use the procedures in the REPAIR section to replace a part.

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CLEANING

1. Task
Use these procedures for the removal of dust, dirt, and unwanted oil and grease. Be careful
not to cause damage to the parts when you do these procedures.

Do the procedures in a clean location. When you use pressurized air to clean assemblies and
parts, do not use more air pressure than is necessary.

After you clean the assemblies and parts, supply protection from moisture, dust, and other
contamination until you do a visual check and assemble the component.

2. Equipment and Materials

WARNING: BEFORE YOU USE A MATERIAL, KNOW THE HAZARD CODE AND GET THE
NECESSARY PROTECTION. REFER TO THE PAGE ABOUT HAZARD CODES FOR
MATERIALS IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL.

Refer to Table 401 for equipment and materials.

Table 401. Equipment and Materials

Name Description Source
Air supply Air ionizing nozzle or gun Optional source
attachment for compressed air (20
psi)
Crocus cloth Grade 4/0
HMN 1130778 Solvent — Isopropyl alcohol
HAZARD CODE 130D (99%), semigrade

NOTES:
1. Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to warranty
CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.
2. The HMN codes in the list of materials identify the Honeywell Material Number (HMN) given to
each material.

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3. Procedure
CAUTION: THE RECEIVER -- TRANSMITTER CONTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVE. IN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG OF THIS
MANUAL, THESE ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED AS ESDS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE
NECESSARY CONTROLS, A FAILURE OR UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
UNIT CAN OCCUR FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. USE APPROVED
INDUSTRY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A MINIMUM WHEN
YOU TOUCH, REMOVE, OR INSERT PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES.

CAUTION: IF YOU CLEAN ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE PARTS WITH PRESSURIZED AIR,

MAKE SURE THE HOSE HAS AN AIR IONIZING NOZZLE OR GUN. AN
ELECTROSTATIC CHARGE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PARTS IF THE NOZZLE
OR GUN ATTACHMENT IS NOT USED.

CAUTION: BEFORE YOU USE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL AS A SOLVENT, MAKE SURE IT DOES
NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE PAINTED SURFACES. APPLY A MINIMUM
QUANTITY OF THE SOLVENT--TOO MUCH SOLVENT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE PARTS THAT ARE SENSITIVE TO MOISTURE.

CAUTION: USE ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CAREFULLY WHEN YOU CLEAN FLUX FROM THE
SOLDER CONNECTIONS. DO NOT LET THE SOLVENT TOUCH THE CONNECTOR
BODY. DO NOT USE FREON, ACRYLIC, TOLUIC, OR ETHYLENE TYPE SOLVENTS
BECAUSE THEY CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE THERMOPLASTIC CONNECTORS.

A. External Parts

(1) Remove dirt and dust with pressurized air or a soft, natural--bristle brush.

(2) Remove oil and grease that has collected on the Receiver -- Transmitter. Use a clean
cloth or cotton swab that is moist with isopropyl alcohol (HMN 1130778).

(3) Remove unwanted material on painted surfaces that show index markings, numerals,
or letters. Use a clean cloth that is moist with a mild detergent. To clean an area in a
recess, use a stiff--bristle brush that is moist with a mild detergent.

B. Electrical Parts

(1) Remove dirt and dust around connector pins with pressurized air.

(2) Remove dirt and dust on electrical parts with a soft, natural--bristle brush or cotton
swab that is moist with isopropyl alcohol.

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CHECK
1. Task
Do visual checks to find damaged or worn parts and parts that show signs of near failure.
Replace all damaged or worn parts. This prevents future failures of the equipment.

2. Equipment and Materials

None.

3. Procedure
CAUTION: THE RECEIVER -- TRANSMITTER CONTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVE. IN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG OF THIS
MANUAL, THESE ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED AS ESDS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE
NECESSARY CONTROLS, A FAILURE OR UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
UNIT CAN OCCUR FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. USE APPROVED
INDUSTRY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A MINIMUM WHEN
YOU TOUCH, REMOVE, OR INSERT PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES.

CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE CONNECTOR OR COMPONENT PINS UNLESS PROPERLY

GROUNDED. THE ESDS COMPONENT COULD BE DAMAGED OR ESTABLISHED
PERFORMANCE LEVELS COULD BE DEGRADED.

Refer to Table 501. Do these checks during testing and fault isolation, disassembly, and
assembly.

Table 501. Visual Checks

Items to Examine Level of Acceptance

All surfaces (which includes covers) for The pieces must fit together correctly. Installation of
twisted, bent, or dented areas the cover must not compress the wires or cause a
blockage in the movement of a part.
Exterior and interior of the Receiver -- The unit must be clean and have no dirt, loose
Transmitter particles, solder splashes, and other unwanted
materials. Painted surfaces should not look worn or
have bad scratches.
Connector pins The pins must not be bent or damaged. Make sure
the connectors are tightly engaged.
Electrical insulation The insulation must be flexible, not rigid or broken,
and have no surfaces that are burned. Make sure the
wires do not touch sharp edges and surfaces that
could cause damage to the insulation.
Parts that have threads There must be no cross--threads and burrs.
Electrical components Items that have cracks, have changed in color, and
show signs they became too hot can be defective.
Replace them or do electrical checks to make sure of
their condition.

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Table 501. Visual Checks (cont)

Items to Examine Level of Acceptance
Installed parts Make sure that all parts are installed correctly and the
hardware that attaches is in position and is tight.
Identification plate Make sure the identification plate is tightly attached
and you can read it.

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REPAIR

1. Task

Use these procedures for the Receiver -- Transmitter to replace defective parts, replace or
repair defective subassemblies, and apply paint to damaged painted surfaces. Repair of the
subassemblies is usually done to replace defective parts and repair the printed wiring board.

Do only those procedures of disassembly that are necessary to make repairs. When new
parts are necessary, refer to Volume III, ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG (IPC) for the
correct part numbers, quantities and hardware that is attached.

2. Equipment and Materials

WARNING: WARNING: BEFORE YOU USE A MATERIAL, KNOW THE HAZARD CODE AND GET
THE NECESSARY PROTECTION. REFER TO THE PAGE ABOUT HAZARD CODES
FOR MATERIALS IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL.

Refer to Table 601 for equipment and materials. The equipment used for the standard repair
procedures given in paragraph 3.A. is not included in Table 601.

Table 601. Equipment and Materials

Name Description Source
Desolder equipment STA--TEMP Desolder System O.K. International Corp, Metcal
with appropriate replaceable tip Co Inc, STA--TEMP Systems
cartridges Division, Menlo Park, CA
(47882)
Solder equipment STA--TEMP — Model STSS--002
Solder System with appropriate
replaceable tip cartridges
HMN 1130778 Solvent — Isopropyl alcohol Optional source
HAZARD CODE 130D (99%), semigrade

HMN 2010814 Tape, NATURAL, lacing and Sunset Line and Twine Co,
tying, 0.050--inch wide and Petaluma, CA
0.010--inch thick (MIL--T--43435,
Type II -- polyester yarn, finish C
-- impregnated with synthetic
rubberized polyester, size 5)
NOTES:
1. Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to
warranty CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.
2. The HMN codes in the list of materials identify the Honeywell Material Number (HMN) given
to each material.
3. When low V.O.C materials are required use HMN 9862078.
4. For wire color as identified by (--C), refer to the drawings in TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION and Table 605.

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Table 601. Equipment and Materials (cont)

Name Description Source
HMN 2914532 Tubing, flexible TFE (AMS Norton Co, CHEMPLAST Inc
3654), GRA color Div, Acton, MA
HMN 2928720 Tape, pressure sensitive, 3M, Industrial Tape and
aluminum foil, 0.005--inch thick, Specialities Div, St. Paul, MN
0.930--inch wide (Federal
Specification L--T--80)
HMN 2932532 Sleeving, nonrigid, insulation, 3M, Electronized Chemicals Co,
crosslinked, flexible, polyolefin., Electrical Products Div,
heat shrinkable, electrical, CLR Wilmington, MA
(flammable), 0.930--inch inside
diameter (MIL--I--23053/5, Class
2)
HMN 29A0620 Tape, conductive, 3M, Industrial Tape and
adhesive--backed, copper foil, Specialities Div, St. Paul, MN
1/2--inch wide — No. 1181
HMN 29P4520 Tape, adhesive, conductive, 3M, Industrial Tape and
aluminum foil, pressure sensitive Specialities Div, St. Paul, MN
— No. 1170
HMN 5700224 Wire, uninsulated, soft, copper, Optional source
tin coated, electrical hookup,
AWG 24 [Federal Specification
QQ--W--343, Type H (Part No.
QQW343HYYS1T)]
HMN 5704624--C Wire, high temperature, Carolina Wire and Cable Inc,
insulated, electrical, AWG 24, Charlotte, NC
color as specified
(MIL--W--16878/4)

HMN 5704626--C Wire, high temperature, Carolina Wire and Cable Inc,
insulated, electrical, AWG 26, Charlotte, NC
color as specified
(MIL--W--16878/4)

NOTES:
1. Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to
warranty CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.
2. The HMN codes in the list of materials identify the Honeywell Material Number (HMN) given
to each material.
3. When low V.O.C materials are required use HMN 9862078.
4. For wire color as identified by (--C), refer to the drawings in TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION and Table 605.

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Table 601. Equipment and Materials (cont)

Name Description Source
HMN 57P2928--6 Wire, insulated, solderless--wrap W. L. Gore and Associates Inc,
(wire--wrap), electrical, with Newark, DE
extruded PTFE primary
insulation covered with
fluorocarbon/kapton tape, AWG
28, GRN — Honeywell
Specification P4006020--2
HMN 5879500 Cable, coaxial, flexible, radio Optional source
frequency [MIL--C--17/--93 (Part
No. M17/93--RG178, 50 ohms)]
HMN 94C2078 Coating, Polane--T polyurethane, Sherwin--Williams Co,
HAZARD CODE 230D semigloss black (MIL--C--83286 Cleveland, OH
and FED--STD--595 color 27038)
— No. F63TXWB48/4378
HMN 9700578 Adhesive, contact (Federal Minnesota Mining and Mfg Co,
HAZARD CODE 230D Specification MMM--A--121) — Adhesives, Coatings, and
EC--1357 Sealers Div, St. Paul, MN
HMN 9702878 Adhesive, epoxy (Federal B. F. Goodrich Co, The Adhesive
HAZARD CODE 110D Specification MMM--A--134, Type Products Div, Akron, OH
I) — A--1177B (two parts)
HMN 9702978 Adhesive--sealant, silicone, RTV GE Company, GE Silicones,
HAZARD CODE 110D (MIL--A--46106, Type I -- soft Waterford, NY
spreadable thixotropic paste,
group I -- general purpose) —
RTV 102 (WHT)
HMN 9730078 Retaining compound — 7526F Glyptal Inc, Chelsea, MA
HAZARD CODE 330D (blue) adhesive

HMN 9730178 Retaining compound Loctite Corp, Newington, CT

HAZARD CODE 110D (MIL--S--22473, grade A) —
Grade A
HMN 9862078 Coating, conformal, acrylic, low Columbia Chase Corp, Humiseal
HAZARD CODE 230D VOC (MIL--I--46058, Type AR) Div, Flushing, NY
No. 13B--LOC
NOTES:
1. Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to
warranty CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.
2. The HMN codes in the list of materials identify the Honeywell Material Number (HMN) given
to each material.
3. When low V.O.C materials are required use HMN 9862078.
4. For wire color as identified by (--C), refer to the drawings in TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION and Table 605.

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Table 601. Equipment and Materials (cont)

Name Description Source
HMN 98P6478 Coating, conformal, acrylic Columbia Chase Corp, Humiseal
HAZARD CODE 330D (MIL--I--46058, Type AR) — No. Div, Flushing, NY
1B31
HMN 98P7978 Coating, conformal, silicone Dow Corning Corp, Midland, MI
HAZARD CODE 230D (MIL--I--46058, Type SR) — No.
1--2577
NOTES:
1. Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to
warranty CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.
2. The HMN codes in the list of materials identify the Honeywell Material Number (HMN) given
to each material.
3. When low V.O.C materials are required use HMN 9862078.
4. For wire color as identified by (--C), refer to the drawings in TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION and Table 605.

3. Procedure

CAUTION: ALL INPUT SIGNALS SHOULD BE TURNED OFF BEFORE THE POWER TO THE
RADIO ALTIMETER IS TURNED OFF. IF THE INPUT SIGNAL IS TO BE PRESENT
WHILE THE POWER IS OFF, IT SHOULD BE LIMITED TO 10 MA OR LESS.

CAUTION: CORRODED OR BROKEN CCA EDGE--CONNECTOR FINGERS REQUIRING REPAIR,

MUST BE REPLACED WITH GOLD, USING AN APPROVED ELECTROPLATING
PROCESS. DO NOT REPAIR FINGERS BY FLOWING SOLDER ONTO DAMAGED
AREA.

CAUTION: THE RADIO ALTIMETER CONTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE ELECTROSTATIC

DISCHARGE SENSITIVE. IN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG OF THIS
MANUAL, THESE ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED AS ESDS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE
NECESSARY CONTROLS, A FAILURE OR UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
UNIT CAN OCCUR FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. USE THE APPROVED
INDUSTRY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A MINIMUM WHEN
YOU TOUCH, REMOVE, OR INSERT PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES.

A. Standard Repair

(1) Refer to the Electronics Workmanship Manual, Honeywell Pub No. C63--3000--01 for
Honeywell workmanship standards.

(2) Refer to Standard Repair Procedures for Honeywell Avionics Equipment Instruction
Manual, Honeywell Pub No. A09--1100--004, to do the shop repairs given in
Table 602.

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Table 602. References for Standard Repair Procedures

Applicable Section in
Honeywell Pub. No. HMN
A09--1100--004 Reference Reference Information
Removal and Application of HMN 9862078 NO TAG thru NO TAG
Conformal Coating HMN 98P6478
HMN 98P7978
CCA/PWB Repair and NO TAG thru NO TAG
Component Replacement
Mixing Adhesives, Sealants,
and Compounds
Harness, Cable, Lead Set, Table 605
and Connector Repair NO TAG
(Wiring)
Mechanical Repairs
(Clinch nuts, Dzus fasteners,
etc.)
Coating Preparation and HMN 94C2078
Application
(Paint)

B. General Repair

(1) Refer to Table 603 for the applicable reference drawings in Volume II, TESTING AND
FAULT ISOLATION. The drawings give information about:
 Component layout
 Buswire data
 Component termination
 Conformal coating
 Cut runs
 Schematics
 Waveforms.

Table 603. Reference Drawings in TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION

Figure No. Ref Des Drawing No. Comments
101 Radio Altimeter 7001840 Overall layout
102 Motherboard CCA A3 7001892 Detail/schematic
103 Motherboard CCA A3 7021075--901 Detail/schematic
104 Motherboard CCA A3 Waveforms
105 Receiver Assembly A1 7001889 Detail

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Table 603. Reference Drawings in TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION (cont)

Figure No. Ref Des Drawing No. Comments
106 IF/video CCA A1A1 7001904 Detail/schematic
107 Receiver CCA A1A2 7001906 Detail/schematic
108 Receiver CCA A1A2 7014488--901 Detail/schematic
109 Down Converter A1A2 7022580--902 Detail/schematic
110 Transmitter Assembly A2 7001890 Detail
111 Transmitter CCA A2A1 7001900 Detail/schematic
112 Transmitter CCA A2A1 7024058--901 Detail/schematic
113 Modulator CCA A2A2 7001902 Detail/schematic
114 Modulator CCA A2A2 7003691 Detail/schematic
115 Modulator CCA A2A2 7017137--901 Detail/schematic
116 Outputs CCA A4 7001894 Detail/schematic
117 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--901 Detail/schematic
118 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--902 Detail/schematic
119 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--903 Detail/schematic
120 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--904 Detail/schematic
121 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--905 Detail/schematic
122 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--906 Detail/schematic
123 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--907 Detail/schematic
124 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--924 Detail/schematic
125 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--925 Detail/schematic
126 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--937 Detail/schematic
127 Outputs CCA A4 7017139--938 Detail/schematic
128 Processor CCA A5 7001896 Detail/schematic
129 Processor CCA A5 Waveforms
130 Processor CCA A5 7017141--901 Detail/schematic
131 Processor CCA A5 7017141--902 Detail/schematic
132 Power Supply CCA A6 7001898 Detail/schematic
133 Power Supply CCA A6 Waveforms

(2) Refer to Table 604 for component designations

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Table 604. Component Designations

Designation Definition
A Diode anode
B Transistor base or component bottom
C Capacitor, transistor collector, diode cathode, or common lead on variable
resistor.
CR Diode
E Transistor emitter
J Jack
L Inductor or component left lead
P Plug
Q Transistor
R Resistor or component right lead
T Transformer or component top
U Integrated circuit
VR Zener diode
Y Crystal
NOTE: Component leads are defined as viewed from the component side of an assembly
(side B).

(3) Refer to FITS AND CLEARANCES for:

 Component clearances
 Maximum component height
 Maximum lead length
 Torque limits.
(4) Refer to ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG (IPC) for:
 Figure and item numbers
 Subassembly and component locations
 Correct part numbers
 Correct quantities
 Hardware that attaches.
(5) Refer to Special Repair, paragraph 3.C. in this section, for lead assembly tables. The
lead assembly tables give wire:
 Terminations
 Type (HMN number)

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 Size (AWG)
 Color.
C. Special Repair

Due to the microwave properties of the Receiver -- Transmitter, component lead lengths
and component placement is critical. Refer to the detail views on the figures in Volume II,
TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION for the correct replacement of specific components.

(1) Conformal Coating

(a) Remove conformal coating as necessary before repair to all CCAs.

NOTE: If low V.O.C materials are required, substitute HMN 9862078 for HMN
98P6478.

(b) Apply conformal coating (HMN 98P6478), (HMN 9862078), or (HMN 98P7978)
as necessary after repair to all CCAs. Refer to the applicable drawings in
TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION to determine which coating is used.

(c) Inspect the coating after curing to make sure it is free of bubbling, blistering,
wrinkling, cracking, pinholes or peeling.

(2) Replacement of Receiver Assembly A1 or the Processor CCA A5

NOTE: The receiver assembly A1 (Part No. 7001889--901) and processor CCA A5
(Part No. 7001896) may not be indiscriminately mixed.

(a) Install processor CCA A5, revision L and previous with receiver assembly A1,
revision G and previous.

(b) Install processor CCA A5, revision M and subsequent with receiver assembly A1,
revision H and subsequent.

(3) Replacement of the Semiconductors on IF/video Subassembly A1A1

If any of the semiconductors on IF/video subassembly A1A1 are replaced, the Radio
Altimeter must be temperature tested. Perform the procedures in NO TAG in Volume
II, TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION.

Refer to Table 605 for wire terminations.

Table 605. Wire Terminations

From To Color Gage Description
A1FL1 A1A1--E8 BRN 26 STC
A1FL1 A3XA1--1 BRN 26 STC
A1FL2 A1A1--E7 RED 26 --15 VDC
A1FL2 A3XA1--2 RED 26 --15 VDC

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Table 605. Wire Terminations (cont)

From To Color Gage Description
A1FL3 A1A1--E5 ORN 26 +15 VDC
A1FL3 A3XA1--3 ORN 26 + 15 VDC
A1FL4 A1A1--E4 YEL 26 NOISE AGC
A1FL4 A3XA1--4 YEL 26 NOISE AGC
A1FL5 A1A1--E3 GRN 26 VIDEO TEST
A1FL5 A3XA1--5 GRN 26 VIDEO TEST
A1FL6 A1A1--E2 BLU 26 AGC
A1FL6 A3XA1--6 BLU 26 AGC
A1FL7 A1A1--E1 VIO 26 TEST SIGNAL
A1FL7 A3XA1--7 VIO 26 TEST SIGNAL
A1FL8 A1A1--E9 GRA 26 TEMP COMP
A1FL8 A3XA1--8 GRA 26 TEMP COMP
A1FL9 A1A1--E10 VIO 26 GATE
A1FL9 A1A2--E1 VIO 26 GATE
A1FL10 A1A1--E11 RED 26 DRAIN
A1FL10 A1A2--E7 RED 26 DRAIN
A1FL11 A1A1--E12 GRA 26 LO C
A1FL11 A1A2--E9 GRA 26 LO C
A1FL12 A1A1--E13 BRN 26 LO E
A1FL12 A1A2--E8 BRN 26 LO E
A2FL1 A2A2--E5 WHT 26 +5 VDC
A2FL1 A3XA2--1 BRN 26 +5 VDC
A2FL2 A2A2--E6 WHT 26 --15 VDC
A2FL2 A3XA2--2 RED 26 --15 VDC
A2FL3 A2A2--E7 WHT 26 +30 VDC
A2FL3 A3XA2--3 ORN 26 +30 VDC
A2FL4 A2A1--5 WHT * T
A1J1 A1A1--E6 WHT--BLU * VIDEO
7001916, revision -- and 7002205, revision D.
* Coaxial cable RG--158, 50 ohms (HMN 5879500).

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D. Surface Mount Devices

Refer to the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Repair Techniques Instruction Manual,
Honeywell Pub. No. A09--1000--03 for procedures to replace defective components.

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ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING STORAGE)

1. Task
Use these procedures to assemble each subassembly and then put the subassemblies
together to make a Receiver -- Transmitter. Do only those procedures that are applicable to
the level of disassembly done. Refer to the data written during disassembly for the location of
tie points and where to connect components and wires.

References to figure and item numbers in Volume II, ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG (IPC)
show you the location of the parts as they are assembled. The applicable figure number in
the IPC is given in each primary paragraph and does not change until specified differently.

Refer to paragraph 4. for storage instructions.

2. Equipment and Materials

WARNING: BEFORE YOU USE A MATERIAL, KNOW THE HAZARD CODE AND GET THE
NECESSARY PROTECTION. REFER TO THE PAGE ABOUT HAZARD CODES FOR
MATERIALS IN THE FRONT OF THIS MANUAL.

Refer to Table 701 for equipment and materials.

Table 701. Equipment and Materials

Name Description Source
Solder equipment STA--TEMP — Model STSS--002 O.K. International Corp,Metcal
Solder System with appropriate Co Inc, STA--TEMP Systems
replaceable tip cartridges Division, Menlo Park, CA
(47882)
HMN 9730078 Retaining compound — 7526F Glyptal Inc, Chelsea, MA
HAZARD CODE 330D (blue) adhesive

HMN 9730178 Retaining compound Loctite Corp, Newington, CT

HAZARD CODE 110D (MIL--S--22473, grade A) —
Grade A
NOTES:
1. Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment and materials in this list. Refer to
warranty CAUTION about materials in INTRODUCTION.
2. The HMN codes in the list of materials identify the Honeywell Material Number (HMN) given
to each material.

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3. Procedure
CAUTION: THE RECEIVER -- TRANSMITTER CONTAINS ITEMS THAT ARE ELECTROSTATIC
DISCHARGE SENSITIVE. IN THE ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG OF THIS
MANUAL, THESE ITEMS ARE IDENTIFIED AS ESDS. IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE
NECESSARY CONTROLS, A FAILURE OR UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE
UNIT CAN OCCUR FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE. USE APPROVED
INDUSTRY PRECAUTIONS TO KEEP THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO A MINIMUM WHEN
YOU TOUCH, REMOVE, OR INSERT PARTS OR ASSEMBLIES.

NOTES:

1. Apply retaining compound (HMN 9730178) to front RF connectors J2 or J3 if they are

removed from the chassis for any reason.

2. Apply retaining compound (HMN 9730078) to all nonlocking hardware.

A. Installation of Motherboard CCA A3

(1) Install the aluminum sleeve spacer (195, NO TAG or NO TAG) on the self clinching
stud (220).

(2) Attach the cable assembly (5, NO TAG or NO TAG) and cable assembly (8) to
motherboard CCA A3 (190, NO TAG or NO TAG).

(3) Insert retaining plate J1 (170) which is mounted on the motherboard through the hole
in the chassis (215). Align the appropriate hole on the motherboard over the
aluminum sleeve spacer (195) with the self clinching stud (220).

(4) Install four screws (165) which hold the retaining plate and motherboard A3 to the
chassis.

(5) Install one flat washer (185) and one nut (180) to the self clinching stud (220).

(6) Install the support bracket (155) on the self clinching stud (225) and loosely attach
with one nut (150).

(7) Install one screw (145) through the bottom of the chassis into the support bracket
(155).

(8) Tighten one screw (145) and one nut (150).

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B. Installation of Transmitter Assembly A2 and CCAs

(1) Installation of Transmitter CCA A2A1 and Modulator CCA A2A2

(a) Install four spacers (108, NO TAG), four lock washers (107), and four screws
(105) which hold modulator assembly A2A2 to the transmitter machining housing
(120).

(b) Install four flat washers (90), four lock washers (85), and four screws (80) which
hold transmitter CCA A2A1 to the transmitter machining housing.

(c) Install the shield cover (20) over the CCAs and align the screw holes in the
shield cover with the appropriate screw holes in the transmitter machining
housing.

(d) Install seven lock washers (13) and seven screws (10) which hold the cover
shield (20) to the transmitter machining housing.

(e) Install the cover (35) with four screws (30).

(2) Installation of the Transmitter Assembly

(a) Solder the leads to feedthrus FL1 (45, NO TAG), FL2, FL3, and FL4 (50). Refer
to the lead assembly tables in REPAIR for the correct termination information.

(b) Align four screw holes on the bottom and the two screw holes in the front of the
transmitter assembly A2 (105, NO TAG or NO TAG) with the appropriate holes in
the chassis (215).

(c) Insert the screws (80) to attach the transmitter assembly to the chassis.

C. Installation of Receiver Assembly and CCAs A1

(1) Installation of Receiver CCA A1A2

(a) Align receiver CCA A1A2 (80, NO TAG) with the appropriate screw holes in the
receiver machining housing (115).

(b) Install four lock washers (75) and four screws (65) which hold receiver CCA
A1A2 to the receiver machining housing.

(c) Solder the center pin of connector J3 (110) to the receiver CCA A1A2.

(d) Align the two screw holes in the bracket (95) with the appropriate screw holes in
the receiver machining housing (115).

(e) Attach the bracket (95) to the receiver machining housing with two lock washers
(86) and two screws (85).

(f) Solder the leads on FL9 (90), FL10, FL11 and FL12. Make sure that the ferrite
beads (88) are installed as shown in NO TAG. Refer to the lead assembly tables
in REPAIR for the correct termination information.

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(g) Install the shield cover (45) over receiver CCA A1A2.

(h) Attach the cover shield (45) to the receiver machining housing with four lock
washers (41), four flat washers (42), and four screws (40).

(i) Attach the cover (35) to the chassis with six flat washers (17), six lock washers
(16), and six screws (15).

(2) Installation of IF/video CCA A1A1

(a) Align IF/video CCA A1A1 (60, NO TAG) with the appropriate screw holes in the
receiver machining housing (115).

(b) Attach IF/video CCA A1A1 to the chassis with six lock washers (56) and six
screws (55).

(c) Connect the connector plug (2B, NO TAG or NO TAG) which runs from receiver
CCA A1A2.

(d) Align the bracket (95, NO TAG) with the appropriate screw holes in the receiver
machining housing.

(e) Attach the bracket (95) to the receiver machining housing with two flat washers
(87), two lock washers (86), and two screws (85).

(f) Solder the leads on feedthrus FL9 thru FL12 (90). Refer to NO TAG in TESTING
AND FAULT ISOLATION and the lead assembly tables in REPAIR for the correct
termination information.

(g) Install the cover over IF/video CCA A1A1.

(h) Attach the cover (35) to the housing with six flat washers (17), six lock washers
(16), and six screws (15).

(3) Installation of Receiver Assembly A1

(a) Solder the leads on feedthrus FL1 thru FL7 (30, NO TAG) and FL8 (25) which
are routed to the motherboard CCA. Refer NO TAG in TESTING AND FAULT
ISOLATION and to the lead assembly tables in REPAIR for the correct
termination information.

(b) Engage cable assembly P2 (5, NO TAG or NO TAG) on the motherboard CCA.

(c) Install the cable clamp (65, NO TAG or NO TAG) with one flat washer (60) and
one screw (55).

(d) Align four screw holes in the bottom and two screw holes in the front of the
chassis (215) with those in receiver assembly A1.

(e) Attach receiver assembly A1 to the housing with six screws (50).

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D. Installation of the Outputs (A4), Processor (A5), and Power Supply (A6) CCAs

Install the applicable CCAs. Refer to Table 702 to identify the location of the CCAs.

NOTE: If you are installing either receiver assembly A1 or processor CCA A5, refer to
the REPAIR section of this manual.

Table 702. Location of CCAs

Ref Des IPC Figure 1, 1A Item No. IPC CCA Figure No.
A4 Outputs CCA 115,120, 125,126, 127, 128, 4, 4A, 4B, 4C
129,133
Processor CCA A5 135 5, 5A, 5B
Power supply CCA A6 140 6
IF/video CCA A1A1 8
Receiver CCA A1A2 9,9A, 9B
Transmitter CCA A2A1 10, 10A
Modulator CCA A2A2 11,12

NOTE: The outputs CCA A4, processor CCA A5, or power supply CCA A6 may be
installed in any order.

(1) Refer to Table 702 to identify the applicable CCA and item number.

(2) Use the circuit card guides to engage the CCAs to motherboard CCA A3 (190,
NO TAG).

(3) Install the grommet (110) to hold the three CCAs together.

E. Installation of the Cover

(1) Place the cover (35, NO TAG) over the housing.

(2) Attach the cover (35) to the housing with 12 screws (30).

4. Storage

If you must put the Receiver -- Transmitter in storage for a long time, keep it in a location with
a temperature range of --30 to + 55 degrees C (--20 to +131 degrees F). Make sure the unit
has protection from dust, moisture and other contamination.

When the equipment is sent to Honeywell for warranty repair, use the approved ATA
container, or equivalent. Refer to the Handling, Storage, and Shipping Procedures for
Honeywell Avionics Equipment Instruction Manual, Honeywell Pub. No. 09--1100--01, for full
instructions on shipping and storage of the Receiver -- Transmitter.

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FITS AND CLEARANCES

The fits and clearances in Table 801 are necessary to assemble the Receiver -- Transmitter
correctly. Make sure these limits occur when repair procedures are done. The figure numbers
shown are found in Volume II, TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION.

Table 801. Fits and Clearances

Figure Description or Item No. Condition to Measure Limits
101 Receiver Transmitter A1 Length of filter pins on receiver 0.375
0.05 in.
assemblyy A1
Length of filter pins on 0.25
0.05 in.
transmitter assembly A2
102 Motherboard CCA A3 Maximum lead protrusion 0.060 in.
103 Part No. 7001892 and (side B)
Part No. 7021075--901 Spacing of J4, J5, and J6 off Flush to 0.010 in.
the PWB
Spacing of J1 off the PWB 0.437 in.
Height of test point loops 0.015 in.
above the PWB
105 Receiver assembly A1 Torque on the nut holding A1J1 20
3 in.--lb.
to the machine housing
106 IF/video CCA A1A1 Maximum component lead 0.060 in.
protrusion
Length of leads on RT1 0.25 in. to 0.40 in.
Maximum component height of 0.27 in.
C29 and C38
107 Receiver CCA A1A2 Unsoldered lead length of R1, Less than 0.05 in.
108 Part No. 7001906 and R2, R3, CR1, and CR2
Part No. 7014488--901 All terminals on side A Less than 0.15 in.
Refer to figure details for
specific component Fits and
Clearances
108 Receiver CCA A1A2 Unsoldered lead length of R1, Less than 0.05 in.
(7014488--901) R2, R3, CR1, and CR2
All terminals on side A Less than 0.15 in.
Refer to figure details for
specific component fits and
clearances
109 Down Converter CCA A1A2 Maximum component height 0.580 in.
(7022580--902) Refer to figure details for
specific component fits and
clearances
110 Transmitter assembly A2 Torque on the nut holding A2J1 20 ± 3 in.--lb
to the machine housing

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Table 801. Fits and Clearances (cont)

Figure Description or Item No. Condition to Measure Limits
111 Transmitter CCA A2A1 Maximum component height 0.150 in.
112 Transmitter CCA A2A1 Length of wire from E6 to E7 4.00 ± 0.10 in.
Part No. 7024085--901 Maximum pin height (Side A) 0.150 in.
Refer to figure details for
specific component fits and
clearances
113 Modulator CCA A2A2 Maximum component height 0.70 in.
114 Part No.
No 7001902,
7001902 7003691,
7003691 M i
Maximum componentt lead
l d 0 060 in.
0.060 i
115 and 7017137--901 protrusion
116 Outputs CCA A4 Maximum component height 0.400 in.
thru side B
127 Maximum component height of 0.485 in.
C21
Maximum component lead 0.060 in.
protrusion
Distance of R3 off PWB 0.125
0.025 in.
128 Processor CCA A5 Maximum component lead 0.060 in.
130 Part No. 701896, protrusion
and 7017141--901, and Minimum height of test points 0.100 in.
131 7017141--902 above the PWB
Maximum component height 0.400 in.
132 Power supply CCA A6 Maximum component height 0.670 in.
Maximum exposed copper 0.125 in.
permissible on trimmed leads
at trimmed surfaces 0.10 in.
Minimum height of R31 and
VR6 off the PWB

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SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT

1. Task
This subheading gives all of the special tools, fixtures, and equipment that are necessary to
do the maintenance on the Receiver -- Transmitter. Refer to the maintenance procedures in
the other subheadings of this manual for their function.
The materials that are necessary during maintenance are not included in this subheading.
They are identified in the subheadings where they are used.
The list of tools, fixtures, and equipment inTable 901 includes the source of supply. The
applicable supply code (also known as CAGE code) from the Cataloging Handbook H4/H8,
Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE), Sections A and B is shown in parentheses after
the source of supply. Use the CAGE code to get the full identification of the supplier.
The work area where the tools, fixtures, and equipment are used must have protection from
electrostatic discharge to prevent damage to the Receiver -- Transmitter.

2. Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment

Refer to Table 901 for tools, fixtures and equipment.

Table 901. Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment

Name Description Source
Receiver--transmitter test fixture — Part No. T322029 Honeywell Inc., Business and
C
Commuter
t Aviation
A i ti Systems,
S t
RT--300 adapter panel Part No. T334076 Glendale, AZ (55939)
Portable test fixture Part No. T322967
Portable test fixture adapter Part No. T334109
RT--300 Radio Altimeter Part No. 7001840--VAR
(transmitter and power supply
only need to be functional)
Desolder equipment STA--TEMP Desolder System O.K. International Corp, Metcal
with appropriate replaceable tip Co Inc, STA--TEMP Systems
cartridges Division, Menlo Park, CA
(47882)
Solder equipment STA--TEMP — Model STSS--002
Solder System with appropriate
replaceable tip cartridges
Spectrum analyzer HP8592 Hewlett Packard, Fullerton, CA
(6D158)
Power meter HP435
Frequency counter HP5340A
Signal generator HP8616A
Crystal detector HP423A
Step attenuator HP8494B/HP8485B with
HP11716A interconnection kit

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Table 901. Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment (cont)

Name Description Source
Digital voltmeter (DVM) Model 8600A John Fluke Mfg Co Inc,
Mountlake Terrace, WA (7B718)
Multimeter Model 260 Simpson Electric Co, Division of
American Gage and Machine
Co, Elgin, IL (16902)
Oscilloscope dual--trace — Model 454 Tektronix, Inc, Beaverton, OR
(80009)
RF Voltmeter Model 91H, 92B Boonton Electronics Corp,
Parsippany, NJ (04901)
Directional coupler NARDA 3044--10 Narda Microwave Corp,
Indianapolis, IN (3P779)
Mating connector RT--300 J1 4000809--566 (MS3126F16--26S) ITT Cannon Electric, Phoenix,
632605--566 (MS3116E16--26S) AZ (08718)
336166--566 (MS3116F16--26S)

Oven temperature--controlled within
Optional sources

10 _F (
5 _C)
Attenuator 10 and 20 dB fixed or variable at
4.3 GHz
50--ohm feedthru termination 50--ohm feedthru termination
RG--214 cable 4 feet with N--female and
TNC--female connector or
equivalent adapters (Cable
insertion loss at 4.3 GHz must be
known. Do not use the cable
from the test fixture.)

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