barfield DC400 User Manual

DC400/A
Adapter Module
USER INSTRUCTION SUPPLEMENT
M/N DC400/A, P/N 101-00802
Doc. P/N: 61-101-00802.EF2
Revision G
January 7, 2015
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MOD C, used with
DC400 OR DC400A
P/N’s 101-00800 or 101-00850
Digital DC Fuel Quantity Test Sets
For
BEECHCRAFT MODELS
1900/1900C, UA and UB
and
1900C/1900D, UC and UE
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barfield DC400 Specifications

General

AC Voltage	100-240V
Frequency	50/60 Hz
Weight	1.5 kg
Output Channels	4
Communication Interface	RS-232, Ethernet

Summary

CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION

Capabilities

Outlines the system's functional capabilities for testing fuel quantity systems, individual tanks, indicators, and calibration.

Panel Controls

Refers users to other manuals for details on the DC400A and DC400 test sets and aircraft systems.

Aircraft System Description

Directs users to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual for specific procedures and maintenance practices.

Equipment Required

Lists all necessary test equipment, adapter cables, and power supplies for performing tests.

Precautions

Details essential safety and handling instructions, including defueling and power management.

Preliminary

Provides an overview of the recommended testing sequence for system integrity and calibration.

Disclaimer

States limitations of information and manufacturer's responsibility regarding calibration figures.

CHAPTER 2 OPERATION

SYSTEM INSULATION TEST

Procedure for testing the insulation of the entire fuel quantity system, including aircraft and test set preparation.

INSULATION TEST (INDIVIDUAL PROBES)

Procedure for testing the insulation of individual fuel quantity probes and their connections.

SYSTEM CAPACITANCE TEST

Procedure for testing the capacitance of the fuel quantity system for empty and full tank conditions.

CAPACITANCE TEST (INDIVIDUAL PROBES)

Procedure for testing the capacitance of individual fuel quantity probes across different aircraft models.

INDICATOR TEST

Procedure for testing the functionality and calibration of the fuel quantity indicator.

PREFERRED CALIBRATION TEST (WITH DRY TANKS)

Method for accurately calibrating the fuel quantity system using dry tank conditions.

SYSTEM WIRING INTEGRITY TEST

Procedure to determine if there are resistance problems in the aircraft wiring harness.

CHAPTER 3 ALTERNATE TESTS

PROBES BENCH TEST

Procedure for testing individual fuel quantity probes on a test bench.

INDICATOR BENCH TEST

Procedure for testing the fuel quantity indicator's functionality on a test bench.

ALTERNATE CALIBRATION (WET TANKS)

Method for calibrating the system using wet tank conditions when draining is unavailable.