Introduction
Apollo SL40 Field Maintenance Manual
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S
ECTION
1 - I
NTRODUCTION
A
BOUT
T
HIS
M
ANUAL
This manual provides performance checkout instructions, troubleshooting instructions to the
board level, disassembly and reassembly procedures, and test procedures to verify that the unit
is once again operational. It is intended for use by persons certified by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) to repair aircraft communication devices.
Provides an
introduction
to the SL40 unit, details handling and shipping
considerations for the components, and lists required tools and test equipment.
Includes all
troubleshooting
procedures, test setups, disassembly/reassembly, and
identifies replaceable components.
Includes
checkout procedures
to ensure that repairs have been properly
completed and unit is fully serviceable
Includes post repair
test data log
sheets.
A
POLLO
SL40 D
ESCRIPTION
The Apollo SL40 is a 760 channel VHF Comm transceiver. It is one member of the Apollo
slimline series which includes the SL40 Comm, the SL50 GPS, and the SL60 GPS/Comm.
F
EATURES
The features of the SL40 Comm include:
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760 channels
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Frequency range of 118.000 to 136.975 MHz
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Active and standby frequency display
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16 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display
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Automatic display intensity
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Back-lit buttons
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Transmit status indicator
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Frequency memory and recall functions
−
from remote source
−
eight last used
−
eight user stored
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Weather channels
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Frequency monitor function
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Built-in intercom function
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Stuck mic time-out
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Two microphone inputs
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Internal non-volatile memory - no battery required
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Full range input supply voltage
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12 watt audio amplifier
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Appendix A