(10) Depress the right LSK #4 to set the Stormscope mode to STRIKE.
(a)
Verify that the Strike Rate is displayed on the PFDs (‘x’ shaped symbols may
also be displayed on the HSI, if lightning is present).
(11) On either PFD, tune the VHF 1 COMM radio to a test frequency (e.g., 123.450 MHz).
(a) Select COM 1 as the ACTIVE radio (if not already selected).
(12) Key the pilot’s Comm mic switch (transmit on VHF 1 Comm) repeatedly.
(a) Verify no strike data appears on the PFDs as a result of keying the VHF 1
transmitter.
(13) On either PFD, tune the VHF 2 COMM radio to a test frequency (e.g., 123.450 MHz).
(a) Select COM 2 as the ACTIVE radio.
(14) Key the co-pilot’s Comm mic switch (transmit on VHF 2 Comm) repeatedly.
(a) Verify no strike data appears on the PFDs as a result of keying the VHF 2
transmitter.
(15) Verify aircraft is positioned so that it can be freely turned 45° (± 5°) clockwise (to the
right).
(a) Make sure area around aircraft is clear.
(b) Make sure that WX-PA tester can be moved with the aircraft.
(c) Make sure adequate cable is deployed from the external power cart to allow the
aircraft to turn 45° to the right.
(16) Power up the WX-PA Portable Analyzer unit.
• After the WX-PA completes self-test, the MODE MENU will be displayed.
(17) On the WX-PA, select “Continuous Out” on the MODE MENU, then press the MENU/
ENTR button once (so that WX-PA indicates “PAUSED” and not “RUNNING”).
(18) On the WX-PA, press the FLAPS/A button to select top mount antenna configuration.
(19) On the WX-PA, select a cardinal bearing of 0° and a range of 55 NM.
Refer to TEST - 1 in Table 503.
• Use F1 and F2 buttons to adjust range and the F3 and F4 buttons to adjust
bearing.
(20) On the WX-PA, with “Continuous Out” still selected on the MODE MENU, press the
MENU/ENTR button once so that WX-PA indication changes from “PAUSED” to
“RUNNING”.
(21) On the PFD, press the STRIKE CLEAR LSK.
• Strike data cleared from PFDs, then begins building again.
EA500 Aircraft Maintenance Manual — 06-117751
Temporary Revision No. 34-21
EFFECTIVITY: 0001 - 0008, 0010 - 0050, 0052, 0054 -
0267 POST SB 500-31-024
34-40-50
CONFIG B
Page 507
Sep 30/20
© 2020 Eclipse Aerospace, Inc.