L3 Technologies AFIRS228S User Manual
AFIRS 228S Iridium Global Communications System Installation Manual
16 July 2014
L-3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary
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165E5733-00 Rev. 03
Figure 3-6 – SCM Outline Drawing (dimensions in [millimeters] and inches)
3.2.2 Environmental Specifications
Refer to
Supplemental Documents
for environmental testing conditions, categories, and
descriptions of the SCM tests conducted.
3.3 Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Antenna
The antenna is a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) unit that is mounted on the top of the aircraft’s
fuselage. It provides satellite connectivity for both the GPS and Iridium satellite systems.
fuselage. It provides satellite connectivity for both the GPS and Iridium satellite systems.
Figure 3-7 –Iridium SATCOM System Antenna