L3 Technologies AFIRS228S Manual Do Utilizador
AFIRS 228S Iridium Global Communications System Installation Manual
16 July 2014
L-3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary
Page 75
165E5733-00 Rev. 03
The tests listed in this section are generic in nature and are not intended to be used as a test
plan for any specific aircraft installation. They should only be used by the aircraft systems
integrator as a guide in developing the correct and complete aircraft-specific integration tests.
The aircraft systems integrator’s test plan should ensure that the aircraft and its systems are in
a safe condition for each test to be performed.
plan for any specific aircraft installation. They should only be used by the aircraft systems
integrator as a guide in developing the correct and complete aircraft-specific integration tests.
The aircraft systems integrator’s test plan should ensure that the aircraft and its systems are in
a safe condition for each test to be performed.
8.1.2.1 Main Power Test
1. Confirm that 28 VDC power is available at the Main power input, and that the Iridium SATCOM
System is initialized and operating.
2. Using the MUI Home page General tab, confirm that the System status and Datalinks are
green.
8.1.2.2 ARINC 429 Databus Interface Tests
1. On the MUI, click on the ARINC tab on the Home page.
2. Confirm the aircraft systems connected to the databus ports being tested are operational and
transmitting on the databus.
3. Confirm that the ARINC 429 Rx (1-16) channels used are shown as ACTIVE.
8.1.2.3 MCDU Tests
Confirm SATCOM functionality on each MCDU as follows:
1. On the MCDU MENU page, the <SAT prompt should be available at one of the Line Select
Keys (LSKs). Press the LSK to display the SATCOM MAIN MENU page.
2. On the SATCOM MAIN MENU, press the LSK for the SATCOM STATUS page.
The SATCOM STATUS page should be displayed with log-on state as well as voice and
datalink status information.
datalink status information.