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(6) Install Antenna Clamp and Shield Assembly (part of Transponder Test Set IFR 6000)

on upper transponder antenna (top of the center cabin/fuselage), in accordance with

instructions in IFR 6000 Ramp Test Set Operation Manual.

(7)

Pre-position the Transponder Test Set IFR 6000 antenna to point at the aircraft’s

lower Transponder 2 antenna (bottom of the center cabin/fuselage).

(8) On the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000) SETUP-XPDR page, use NEXT PARAM or

PREV PARAM softkeys to select each parameter, and the “arrow” DATA keys to set

the values listed below:

• RF PORT: DIR W/COUPLER

• DIR CABLE LOSS: Ignore

• CPL CABLE LOSS: Set to loss found on cable.

• COUPLER LOSS: Set to loss found on coupler.

• UUT ADDRESS: AUTO

• MANUAL AA: Ignore

• DIVERSITY TEST: ON

• PWR LIM: FAR 43

• CHECK CAP: YES

(9) Push XPDR button to go to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.

(10) Push CONFIG soft key to display the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN page.

(11) On the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN, scroll to GENERIC MODE S using the UP/Down

DATA keys.

(12) With GENERIC MODE S highlighted, push RETURN soft key to confirm selection.

This will also cause a return to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.

(13) Set the WOW Box Switches to W-off-W (airborne).

(14) Push RUN TEST soft key to start AUTO TEST. The tester will sequence through

separate tests, after which a “PASS” message should be displayed.

(15) Bottom ERP should be between 48 to 60 dBm and MTL should be between -68 to

-80 dBm to PASS.

(16) Remove Antenna Clamp and Shield Assembly from aircraft and stow in IFR 6000

ramp test set kit.

(17) Remove CU-584 Antenna Coupler from lower transponder antenna.

(18) Set the WOW Box Switches to W-on-W (on-ground).

(19) Test complete, go to Job Close-up (

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