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EGPWS LINE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
CAGE CODE: 97896 SCALE: NONE SIZE: A DWG NO.: 060-4199-180 REV: G SHEET 1 of 68
MK V
MK VI
MK VII
MK VIII
MK XXII
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems
Line Maintenance Manual
Document No: 060-4199-180, Rev G
Release date: 29 Mar 2010
Honeywell International, Inc.
Redmond, Washington 98073-9701

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Honeywell MK XXII Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHoneywell
ModelMK XXII
CategorySecurity System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to EGPWS

Scope of EGPWS Manual

Provides information about the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) with respect to Line Maintenance Operations.

Applicability of EGPWS Models

Manual is applicable to MK V, MK VI, MK VII, MK VIII, and MK XXII EGPWS with specific part numbers.

Reference Documents for EGPWS

Lists additional EGPWS references for MK V, MK VII, MK VI, MK VIII, MK XXII models.

EGPWS Description and Operation

General System Description

Purpose of EGPWS is to prevent accidents from CFIT, obstacles, or windshear. Provides aural/visual alerts.

EGPWS Operation Modes Overview

Details various EGPWS operating modes including Excessive Descent Rate, Terrain Closure Rate, Descent After Takeoff.

Mode 1: Excessive Descent Rate

Provides audio and visual alerts for excessive descent rates into terrain, with 'SINKRATE' and 'PULL-UP' enunciations.

Mode 2A/2B: Terrain Closure Rate

Provides alerts for dangerously high terrain closure rates with 'TERRAIN, TERRAIN' and 'PULL-UP' enunciations.

Mode 3: Descent After Takeoff

Alerts for excessive altitude loss after takeoff or go-around. Enunciates 'DON'T SINK'.

Mode 4A/4B/4C: Unsafe Terrain Clearance

Alerts for unsafe terrain clearance based on phase of flight, height, speed. Uses 'TOO LOW TERRAIN/GEAR/FLAPS'.

Mode 5: Descent Below Glideslope

Alerts for excessive glideslope deviation with 'GLIDESLOPE' enunciation.

Mode 6: Advisory Callouts (Optional)

Provides optional aural callouts for altitude, minimums, and bank angle. No alert lights.

Excessive Bank Angle Callout

Callout for excessive bank angles based on altitude and aircraft type. Enunciates 'BANK ANGLE'.

Tail Strike Callout

Alert function for applicable rotary wing aircraft based on Radio Altitude, Pitch Attitude, etc. Enunciates 'Tail Too Low'.

Mode 7: Windshear Detection (Optional)

Provides alerts for windshear of sufficient magnitude to be potentially hazardous to the aircraft.

Envelope Modulation (Not Available in MK VI/VIII -001)

Improves alert protection and expands margins at key locations by modulating envelopes.

Terrain Clearance Floor & Runway Field Clearance Floor

Adds terrain clearance envelope around airport runways for CFIT protection.

Runway Database

Database of data records for all airport runways for coverage provided by the Terrain Database.

Terrain Alerting and Display (Optional)

Monitors aircraft position to provide rapid audio/visual alerts for terrain threats.

Peaks Display Mode (Optional)

Enhancement to terrain display, viewing terrain below aircraft emphasizing highest/lowest elevations.

Geometric Altitude (GPS Required)

Computed pseudo-Corrected Barometric Altitude for optimal EGPWS function across all flight phases.

Weather Radar Autotilt (MK V and MK VII Only)

Automatic Weather Radar tilt angle capability using aircraft altitude and terrain database.

System Display and Annunciation

Drives cockpit annunciators and EFIS with system status and alert annunciations.

Runway Awareness and Advisory System (Option for MK V and MK VII Only)

Offers safety enhancements for aircraft with MK V/VII EGPWS, providing advisories and alerts for operations.

Stabilized Approach Monitor (Option for MK V and MK VII Only)

Offers safety enhancements for aircraft with MK V/VII EGPWS, providing advisories for unstabilized approach.

Altimeter Monitor (Option for MK V and MK VII Only)

Offers safety enhancements for aircraft with MK V/VII EGPWS, providing advisories for incorrect altimeter setting.

Takeoff Flap Configuration Monitor (Option for MK V and MK VII Only)

Offers safety enhancements for aircraft with MK V/VII EGPWS, providing alerts for improper flap setting before takeoff.

Long Landing Monitor (Option for MK V and MK VII Only)

Offers safety enhancements for aircraft with MK V/VII EGPWS, providing alerts for landing position awareness.

Low Airspeed Monitor (MK V Boeing 737NG Only)

Offers safety enhancements for Boeing 737NG aircraft with MK V EGPWS, providing aural alert for low airspeed.

Lamp Format

Describes two different caution/warning lamp illumination formats for EGPWS alerts.

EGPWS System Maintenance

Maintenance Philosophy

EGPWS is an 'on-condition' only maintenance system. No scheduled maintenance required.

System Operation During an INOP Condition

Details system status indications during INOP conditions, including TERR INOP, GPWS INOP.

BIT Description

EGPWC contains extensive Built-In-Test (BIT) capability to verify warning computer and interface signal sources.

EGPWC Front Panel

Describes indicators and user interfaces on the EGPWC front panel for troubleshooting.

EGPWS Status LED's

Explains the yellow External Fault, green Computer OK, and red Computer Fail LEDs.

Front Panel Self-Test Interface (MK V and MK VII Only)

Provides a Self-Test switch for activating Self-Test features.

Audio Jack (MK V and MK VII Only)

Front panel headphone jack for use during Self-Test.

Front Panel PCMCIA Interface

PCMCIA card slot for MK V/VII, or external interface for MK VI/VIII/XXII for data.

Front Panel Test Connector

Provides communication support for maintenance and test functions via RS-232/422.

Self-Test Functions

Supports manually operated Self-Test sequence indicating system operational status.

Fault Isolation and Troubleshooting

General Troubleshooting Approach

Methods to identify system/subsystem faults. Do not remove EGPWC until fault is isolated.

Troubleshooting Guide

Table showing recommended maintenance action based on front panel LED status.

Level 1 Self-Test: Go/No Go Test

Provides an overview of the current operational capability of EGPWS. Divided into Preamble, Short, and Long tests.

Self-Test Preamble

First step of Self-Test checking for configuration errors before Short/Long Level 1 Self-Test.

Short Level 1 Self-Test

Provides a Go/No Go confidence test indicating EGPWS functionality and outputs.

Long Level 1 Self-Test

Initiated by pressing Self-Test until voices start. Enunciates all configured alerts following Short Level 1.

Level 2 Self-Test: Current Faults

Provides enunciation of all faults existing at time of test request. Differentiates internal/external faults.

Current Faults - Internal

Lists internal fault messages and probable maintenance response (e.g., ROM FAILED, RAM FAILED).

Current Faults - External

Lists external faults indicating problems with sensors, systems, or wiring (e.g., ARINC 429 Bus Fault).

Level 3 Self-Test: System Configuration

Enunciates EGPWC configuration information like Part Number, Software Version, Aircraft Type.

Level 4 Self-Test: Fault History

Provides enunciation of faults recorded over the last 10 flight legs.

Level 5 Self-Test: Alert History

Provides enunciation of alerts (cautions and warnings) recorded over the last 10 flight legs.

Level 6 Self-Test: Discrete Input Test

Provides enunciation of discrete input status changes for verification of function and wiring.

ARINC 552 / ALT 55 Radio Altitude Validity Flag Discretes

Three Radio Altitude validity flags used by EGPWS for ARINC 552 or ALT 55 Radio Altimeter inputs.

GND Landing Gear Discrete

Input supplied by landing gear or selector handle position-sensitive switch. Indicates landing gear status.

+28V Landing Gear Discrete

Input supplied by landing gear or selector handle position-sensitive switch. Indicates landing gear status.

GND Landing Flap Discrete or Flap Override

Input from Flap or Flap selector handle switch. Indicates landing flaps selected or not.

+28V Landing Flap or Flap Override Discrete

Input from Flap or Flap selector handle switch. Indicates landing flaps selected or not.

Flap Position Discretes

Up to four flap position discretes supplied from flap selector handle switch. Indicate flap position selected.

Self-Test Discrete

Supplied by momentary actuated cockpit self-test switch. Indicates self-test status.

Steep Approach Discretes

Requires two discretes to activate Steep Approach. One enabled for use, one selected in flight.

Steep Approach Discrete #1 (MK V and MK VII Only)

Steep Approach Enabled discrete. Indicates Steep Approach Enabled or Disabled status.

Steep Approach Discrete #2

Steep Approach Selected discrete. Indicates Steep Approach Selected or Not Selected status.

GND ILS Tuned Discrete

Input from ILS/VOR Mode Selector. Indicates ILS tuned or VOR tuned status.

+28V ILS Tuned Discrete

Input from ILS/VOR Mode Selector. Indicates ILS tuned or VOR tuned status.

Glideslope Validity Discretes

Two Glideslope Validity Discretes for ARINC 547 Glideslope Receiver input. Indicate Valid or Invalid.

GND Glideslope Inhibit Discrete

Switch for inhibit of Glideslope mode. Indicates Glideslope Inhibit or Not Inhibit.

+28 V Glideslope Inhibit Discrete

Switch for inhibit of Glideslope mode. Indicates Glideslope Inhibit or Not Inhibit.

GND Glideslope Cancel Discrete

Cockpit Glideslope mode manual inhibit switch. Indicates Glideslope is canceled or enabled.

Decision Height Discrete

Decision Height Bug switch. Indicates Less than or Greater than Decision Height.

Mode 6 Volume Control Discrete

Mode 6 low volume select switch. Indicates Low Volume Select or Normal Volume.

Callouts Enable Discrete (MK V and MK VII Only)

Mode 6 Altitude callouts enable switch. Indicates Callouts Enabled or Disabled.

GND Audio Suppress(Inhibit)/All Modes Inhibit Discrete

Discrete inhibits audio/visual except Windshear. Controls suppression based on aircraft type.

+28 V Audio Suppress(Inhibit)/All Modes Inhibit Discrete

Discrete inhibits audio/visual except Windshear. Controls suppression based on aircraft type.

AOA Validity Discretes (MK V and MK VII Only)

AOA validity discretes for AOA Indication System or Stall Warning Computer. Indicate Fail or Not Fail.

Display Select Discretes

Cockpit manual switch for display selection. Indicates TAD activated or canceled.

Terrain Awareness & TCF Inhibit

Switch for inhibit of Terrain Awareness & TCF functions. Enunciates 'Terrain Inhibited' if disabled.

Simulator Reposition (MK V and MK VII Only)

Switch for activating Simulator Reposition. Presets EGPWS to match simulator initial conditions.

Weather Radar On/Off

WXR On/Off switch input. Indicates Radar turned on or off.

Localizer Validity Discretes (MK V and MK VII Only)

Localizer validity discretes for ARINC 547 Localizer Receiver input. Indicate Valid or Invalid.

Attitude Validity Discretes

Attitude validity discretes for Attitude sensor. Indicate Valid or Invalid.

Airspeed Validity Discrete

Airspeed validity discrete for Airspeed sensor. Indicates Valid or Invalid.

Barometric Altitude Rate Validity Discretes

Barometric Altitude Rate validity discretes for barometric rate sensor. Indicate Valid or Invalid.

Acceleration Self-Test In Progress Discrete

Indicates Accelerometers are in Self-Test mode. Shows Self-Test Active or Inactive.

Longitudinal Acceleration Validity Discrete

Longitudinal Acceleration validity discrete for Acceleration sensor. Indicates Valid or Invalid.

Normal Acceleration Validity Discrete

Normal Acceleration validity discrete for Acceleration sensor. Indicates Valid or Invalid.

Magnetic Heading Validity Discrete

Magnetic Heading validity discrete for Magnetic Heading sensor. Indicates Valid or Invalid.

AOA Vane Heater Discrete

AOA Vane Heater Discrete for indication of vane heat for flight history recording.

PLI Deselect Switch Discretes (MK V and MK VII Only)

PLI deselect switch discretes to deactivate PLI select relays to remove EGPWS PLI indication.

Autopilot Disconnect Discretes

Autopilot Disconnect discretes for indication that Autopilot has been disconnected.

Tactical Select Discrete

Tactical Select discrete for indication that Tactical Select switch has been pressed.

Altitude Alert Discrete

Altitude Alert discrete for indication that Altitude Alert is selected.

Corrected Barometric Altitude Validity Discrete

Corrected Barometric Altitude Validity Discrete to determine when Corrected Altitude input is invalid.

Momentary Flap Override Discrete

Flap Override Discrete to determine when Flap Override has been selected.

Weight On Wheels Discrete

Weight On Wheels Discrete to determine if aircraft is on the ground.

GPWS Inhibit Discrete

Discrete inhibits audio/visual except Windshear, Terrain Awareness and TCF.

RAAS Enable Discrete (MK V and MK VII Only)

Discrete for enabling RAAS functionality.

RAAS Inhibit Discrete (MK V and MK VII Only)

Discrete for inhibiting RAAS functionality, also inhibits Long Landing Monitor and Takeoff Flap.

Stabilized Approach Monitor Enable Discrete (MK V and MK VII Only)

Discrete for enabling Stabilized Approach Monitor functionality.

Stabilized Approach Monitor Inhibit Discrete (MK V and MK VII Only)

Discrete for inhibiting Stabilized Approach Monitor functionality.

Low Airspeed Monitor Inhibit Discrete (MK V – 737NG Only)

Discrete for inhibiting Low Airspeed Monitor functionality.

Maintenance Practices

General Maintenance Practices

Normal maintenance activities follow standard industry practices. Includes database updates, history download, programming.

Database Update Procedures

EGPWS uses databases for enhanced functions. These are periodically updated as new data becomes available.

Database Update Frequency

Honeywell strives to improve databases. Updates released when sufficient new data is available.

Loading a Database

Database loaded via PCMCIA card (MK V/VII) or Smart Cable (MK VI/VIII/XXII).

Flight History Downloading

EGPWC records detected faults and data. Flight history can be downloaded via PCMCIA interface for analysis.

Obtaining an EGPWS Flight History Download Card

Procedure to obtain a Flight History Download (PCMCIA) Card.

Download Procedure

Step-by-step procedure for downloading flight history data from EGPWC using PCMCIA card.

Transcription of the PCMCIA Card

Contact Honeywell Technical Operations for transcription of Flight History Download Card data.

Programming the Configuration Module (MK VI, MK VIII, MK XXII Only)

Accomplished using WinVIEWS on a PC connected to EGPWC via RS-232 interface.

Configuration Module Reprogramming (MK VI, MK VIII, MK XXII Only)

Reprogramming the Configuration Module is similar to programming, allowing individual categories to be changed.

Servicing and Removal/Installation

General Servicing

The EGPWS does not require any servicing.

EGPWC Removal/Installation

Procedures for removing and installing the EGPWC unit.

EGPWC Removal Steps

Steps to remove the EGPWC unit from the aircraft.

EGPWC Installation Steps

Steps to install the EGPWC unit into the aircraft.

Configuration Module (MK VI, MK VIII, MK XXII Only)

Refer to Installation Design Guide for Configuration Module illustrations.

Configuration Module Removal

Steps to remove the Configuration Module from the P2 connector.

Configuration Module Installation

Steps to install the Configuration Module to the P2 connector.

Display Switching Relays (If Installed)

Refer to appropriate EGPWS aircraft wiring and mechanical drawings.

Adjustment, Test, Inspection, and Repairs

Adjustment Procedures

The EGPWS does not require any adjustments.

Testing Procedures

Line maintenance testing for EGPWS consists of functional verification.

General Inspection and Checks

System inspected for integrity and checked for wear/tear during routine aircraft maintenance.

General Cleaning and Painting

EGPWS does not require cleaning or painting. Performed by authorized repair facility.

General Repairs

No on-aircraft repairs. Unit removed and replaced if problem found, routed to repair facility.

Appendices and Tools

Appendix A: WinVIEWS Software Tool

WinVIEWS is a software tool for monitoring and testing EGPWC. Assists in determining signal/scaling and status.

Appendix B: Troubleshooting Do's and Do Not's

Guidance on using self-test, WinVIEWS, and front panel LEDs for troubleshooting.

Appendix C: RAAS Maintenance Messages (Aural & Displayed)

Details RAAS maintenance messages and associated notes for Self-Test Level 1 and 3.

Appendix D: Stabilized Approach Monitor Maintenance Messages

Details Stabilized Approach Monitor messages for Self-Test Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Appendix E: Altimeter Monitor Maintenance Messages

Details Altimeter Monitor messages for Self-Test Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Appendix F: Takeoff Flap Configuration Monitor Maintenance Messages

Details Takeoff Flap Configuration Monitor messages for Self-Test Levels 1, 2, and 3.

Appendix G: Long Landing Monitor Maintenance Messages

Details Long Landing Monitor messages for Self-Test Level 1 and 3.

Appendix H: Low Airspeed Monitor Maintenance Messages

Details Low Airspeed Monitor messages for Self-Test Levels 1 and 3.

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