BOMBARDIER Challenger 300 User Manual

COMMUNICATIONS
Table of Contents
Sep 13/2004 Flight Crew Operating Manual Volume 2
REV 1 CSP 100-6
06-00-01
Introduction .........................................................................................................................06-00-01
Description ..........................................................................................................................06-01-01
Components........................................................................................................................06-01-01
Audio Control Panels (ACPs)..............................................................................................06-01-01
Control Wheel TX and INPH Switches................................................................................06-01-02
Radio and Intercom Switches and Hand Microphones .......................................................06-01-03
Headset Jack Plugs.............................................................................................................06-01-03
Hand Microphones ..............................................................................................................06-01-04
Flight Compartment Speakers.............................................................................................06-01-04
Maintenance Interphone Panels..........................................................................................06-01-05
VHF Communication ...........................................................................................................06-01-06
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-06
General MFD Tuning .................................................................................................06-01-06
Display Control Panel Com Radio Control.................................................................06-01-07
Control Display Unit ...................................................................................................06-01-08
Tuning Reversion ................................................................................................................06-01-09
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-09
Components and Operation.......................................................................................06-01-09
HF Radio Communication (Optional) ..................................................................................06-01-09
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-09
Components and Operation.......................................................................................06-01-09
Receiver/Transmitter..................................................................................................06-01-09
HF Coupler.................................................................................................................06-01-09
HF Antenna................................................................................................................06-01-09
Display Control Panel HF Tuning Control ..................................................................06-01-10
MFD — HF Control Menu ..........................................................................................06-01-10
CDU HF Radio Control ..............................................................................................06-01-10
SELCAL System (Optional)................................................................................................. 06-01-11
Description................................................................................................................. 06-01-11
Components And Operation ...................................................................................... 06-01-11
SATCOM (Optional) ............................................................................................................ 06-01-11
Description................................................................................................................. 06-01-11
Components and Operation.......................................................................................06-01-12
Satellite Data Unit (SDU) ...........................................................................................06-01-12
Radio Interface Unit ...................................................................................................06-01-12
High-Power Amplifier .................................................................................................06-01-12
Satcom Antenna ........................................................................................................06-01-12
Satcom Antenna Control Unit ....................................................................................06-01-12
Data Link (Optional) ............................................................................................................06-01-12
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-12
Static Wicks.........................................................................................................................06-01-13
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)............................................................................................06-01-14
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-14
Components and Operation.......................................................................................06-01-14
CVR Control Panel.....................................................................................................06-01-14
Area Microphone........................................................................................................06-01-15
Recorder Unit.............................................................................................................06-01-15
Emergency Locator Transmitter..........................................................................................06-01-16
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-16
Cabin Communication System (Optional) ...........................................................................06-01-16
Description.................................................................................................................06-01-16
REV 1

BOMBARDIER Challenger 300 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Bombardier Aerospace
Crew	2
Passenger Capacity	8-10
Length	20.92 m (68 ft 8 in)
Wingspan	19.46 m (63 ft 10 in)
Height	6.20 m (20 ft 4 in)
Engines	2 × Honeywell HTF7000 turbofans
Introduction	2004
Service Ceiling	13, 716 m (45, 000 ft)
Maximum Range	5, 741 km (3, 100 nmi)
Cruise Speed	850 km/h (530 mph)
First Flight	August 14, 2001

Summary

INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The MFD is the primary radio tuning source for the system.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Lists the main components of the radio communication system.

AUDIO CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Describes key functions and selectors on the ACPs.

AUDIO CONTROL PANEL OPERATION

O2/MASK CONTROL

Toggle switch activates oxygen mask microphone.

CONTROL WHEEL TRANSMISSION SWITCHES

TX/INPH SWITCH FUNCTION

Switches for transmitting on selected radio or intercom.

PILOT TRANSMISSION INTERFACE

HEADSET JACK PLUG LOCATIONS

Locations for connecting headsets to the audio system.

AUDIO OUTPUT AND INPUT DEVICES

HAND MICROPHONE PLACEMENT

Describes the location of hand microphones.

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT SPEAKERS

Describes overhead speakers and volume control.

MAINTENANCE INTERPHONE SYSTEMS

INTERPHONE PANEL LOCATIONS

Describes locations for interphone connections for maintenance.

VHF RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

VHF SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Describes the VHF-4000 transceiver and its frequency range.

MFD RADIO TUNING PROCEDURE

Explains how to tune VHF radios using the MFD.

VHF RADIO OPERATION VIA DCP

DISPLAY CONTROL PANEL (DCP) OPERATION

Details COM radio operations via the DCP.

VHF RADIO CONTROL VIA CDU

CDU RADIO TUNING PROCEDURE

Steps for tuning radios using the CDU.

RADIO TUNING REVERSION

REVERSION SWITCH FUNCTION

Explains the function of the tune reversion switch.

TUNING CONTROL MODE SELECTION

Describes how MFD/CDU control is selected.

OPTIONAL HF RADIO COMMUNICATION

HF SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Describes the HF radio's frequency range and modes.

HF SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Details the receiver/transmitter, HF coupler, and antenna.

HF RADIO OPERATION AND CONTROL

DCP HF TUNING PROCEDURE

Procedures for HF tuning via DCP.

MFD HF CONTROL MENU FUNCTIONS

HF radio modes and tuning control via MFD menu.

CDU HF RADIO TUNING PROCEDURE

Steps for tuning HF radios using the CDU.

HF RADIO MODES AND SELCAL

HF OPERATION MODES

HF transmit/receive modes and preset functionality.

SELCAL SYSTEM OPERATION

How SELCAL codes are received and displayed.

SATELLITE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (SATCOM)

SATCOM SYSTEM OVERVIEW

Provides voice and data comms via satellite.

SATCOM SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND DATA LINK

SATCOM COMPONENTS DETAILS

Details SDU, amplifier, antenna, and control unit.

OPTIONAL DATA LINK OPERATION

Data link via VHF, HF, or SATCOM, controlled by FMS CDU.

AIRCRAFT STATIC DISCHARGE SYSTEMS

STATIC WICK INSTALLATION LOCATIONS

Lists where static wicks are installed on the aircraft.

COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER (CVR) SYSTEM

CVR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND COMPONENTS

Describes CVR unit, audio channels, and control panel.

CVR TEST AND ERASE FUNCTIONS

Explains CVR test procedure and data erasure.

CVR SYSTEM DETAILS AND DETECTION AIDS

AREA MICROPHONE FUNCTION

Picks up sounds and voices in the flight compartment.

CVR RECORDER UNIT AND ULD

Stores audio data and aids in locating the recorder.

EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER (ELT)

ELT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Describes ELT activation, transmission, and flight deck controls.

OPTIONAL CABIN AND PRINTER SYSTEMS

CABIN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Provides private automatic branch exchange for voice/data.

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT PRINTER

For printing messages and maintenance data.

FLIGHT DATA RECORDER (FDR) SYSTEM

FDR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND COMPONENTS

Describes FDR unit, ULD, and accelerometer.

FDR RECORDING AND EVENT MARKING

Details recording triggers and event button function.

FDR DETECTION AIDS

ULD and tri-axial accelerometer functions.

EICAS COMMUNICATION MESSAGES

CVR AND FDR EICAS MESSAGES

Messages related to CVR and FDR failures/faults.

SELCAL AND ELT EICAS MESSAGES

Messages related to SELCAL reception and ELT status.