Installation Manual: MANUAL NUMBER 006-10545-0003 Revision 3, May 2004
Installation Manual: MANUAL NUMBER 006-10545-0003 Revision 3, May 2004
Installation Manual: MANUAL NUMBER 006-10545-0003 Revision 3, May 2004
INSTALLATION MANUAL
KT 76C
ATCRBS
TRANSPONDER
MANUAL NUMBER 006-10545-0003
Revision 3, May 2004
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
REVISION HISTORY
INSTALLATION MANUAL
BENDIX/KING
KT 76C ATCRBS Transponder
006-10545-0001 1 Dec/1999
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
Paragraph Page
1.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3.1 KT 76C PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.3.2 KA 60 PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4 UNITS AND ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4.1 CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1.4.2 KT 76C INSTALLATION KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.5 ACCESSORIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT SUPPLIED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.6 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
1.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
Paragraph Page
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.3.2 AVIONICS COOLING REQUIREMENTS FOR PANEL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT . 2-1
2.3.3 KT 76C INTERCONNECT WIRING AND CABLE HARNESS FABRICATION . . . . 2-2
2.3.4 EQUIPMENT LOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3.5 KT 76C INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.3.6 VOLTAGE CHANGEOVER INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.7 KT76A/KT78A TO KT 76C CHANGEOVER INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3.8 MOLEX CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
2.4 POST INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2.4.1 TRANSPONDER SYSTEM CHECKOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
SECTION III
OPERATION
Paragraph Page
3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2 DETAILED OPERATING MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2.1 FUNCTIONAL MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
TSO APPENDIX E
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
2-1 CRIMPING TOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
2-2 KT 76C INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2-3 KT 76C TRANSPONDER INSTALLATION DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
2-4 KA 60 ANTENNA INSTALLATION DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
2-5 ACCEPTABLE CABLE CONNECTIONS DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2-6 CABLE CONNECTOR DRAWING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
2-7 KT 76C RF CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2-8 TYPE “N” AND “C” CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
2-9 BNC CONNECTOR CABLE ASSEMBLY DRAWING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
3-1 UNIT FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3-2 STANDBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-3 TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3-4 UNIT ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-5 ALTITUDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3-6 IDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3-7 VFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3-8 ALTITUDE DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1-1 KT 76C TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1-2 KA 60 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-3 KT 76C CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
1-4 KT 76C INSTALLATION KIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1-5 CABLE SETUP 4.5 to 11 FEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-6 CABLE SETUP 10 to 25 FEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1-7 CABLE SETUP 16 to 32 FEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
2-1 INSPECTION/CHECK PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
2-2 RAMP TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
SECTION I
GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteris-
tics of the Honeywell Silver Crown KT 76C ATCRBS Transponder. Installation and operating
procedures are also included. Information relative to the maintenance, alignment, and procure-
ment of the replacement parts may be found in the KT 76C Maintenance/Overhaul Manual,
P/N 006-15545-00XX (XX = latest revision available).
The following parts are recommended for a cable setup with dimensions of 10 feet to 25 feet: (See
Figure 2-5, Sheet 2 of 2).
The following parts are recommended for a cable setup with dimensions of 16 feet to 32 feet:
(SeeFigure 2-5, Sheet 2 of 2).
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
CAUTION
AFTER INSTALLATION OF THE CABLING AND
BEFORE INSTALLATION OF THE EQUIPMENT, A
CHECK SHOULD BE MADE WITH THE AIRCRAFT
PRIMARY POWER SUPPLIED TO THE MOUNT-
ING CONNECTOR TO ENSURE THAT POWER IS
APPLIED ONLY TO THE PINS SPECIFIED IN THE
INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM, FIGURE 2-2.
The KT 76C system installation will conform to standards designated by the customer, installing
agency and existing conditions as to the unit location and type of installation. However, the fol-
lowing suggestions should be considered before installing your KT 76C system.
2.3.2 AVIONICS COOLING REQUIREMENTS FOR PANEL MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
The greatest single contributor to increased reliability of all modern day avionics is to limit the max-
imum operating temperature of the individual units whether panel or remote mounted. While mod-
ern day individual circuit designs consume much less electrical energy, the watts per cubic inch
dissipated within avionics units remains much the same because of the high density packaging
techniques utilized. Consequently, the importance of providing avionics stack cooling is essential
to the life span of the equipment.
While each individual unit may not require forced air cooling, the combined heat load of several
units operating in a typical avionics stack will significantly degrade the reliability of the avionics if
provisions for stack cooling are not incorporated in the initial installation. Recommendations on
stack cooling are contained in Honeywell Installation Bulletin #55. Failure to provide stack cooling
will certainly lead to increased avionics maintenance costs and may void the warranty.
2.3.3 KT 76C INTERCONNECT WIRING AND CABLE HARNESS FABRICATION
A. General
The KT 76C ATCRBS Transponder receives primary power from the aircraft
power source. Power connections, voltage requirements, circuit breaker re-
quirements are shown on the interconnect diagram (see Figure 2-2).
The length of the wires to parallel pins should be approximately the same
length, so that the best distribution of current can be effected. Honeywell rec-
ommends that all wires, including spares as shown on the interconnect dia-
gram be included in the fabrication of the wiring harness. However, if full wir-
ing is not desired, the installer should ensure that the minimum wiring require-
ments for the features and functions to be used be incorporated.
When cables are installed in the aircraft, they must be supported firmly
enough to prevent movement and should be carefully protected against chaff-
ing. Additional protection should also be provided in all location where the ca-
ble may be subjected to abuse.
In wire bundles, the cabling should not be tied tightly together as this tends to
increase the possibility of noise pickup and similar interference. When routing
cables through the aircraft the cables should cross high level rf lines at right
angles.
To allow for inspection or repair of the wiring of the connector assembly itself,
sufficient lead length should be left so that when the mounting hardware for
the rear connectors and antenna coaxial cable is removed the assembly may
be pulled forward several inches. Also, a bend should be made in the harness
(at the rear connectors) to allow water droplets that might form on the harness
due to condensation, to drip off at the bend and not collect in the connection.
Except for antenna cables, (see Figure 2-5) the length of cables from the
KT 76C transponder mounting tray connector to other system units is not crit-
ical because unit interfaces are designed with high impedance inputs, low im-
pedance outputs, and low noise susceptibility characteristics.
The KT 76C antenna should be well removed from other antenna projections,
the engine(s), and propeller(s). It should also be well removed from landing
gear doors, access doors, or other openings which will break the ground
plane for the antenna as a surface directly beneath the antenna should be a
flat plane over as large area as possible.
Where practical, plan the antenna location to keep cable lengths as short as
possible and avoid sharp bends in the cable to minimize the VSWR.
On pressurized aircraft, the antenna should be sealed using RTV No. 3145
(P/N016-01082-0000) or equivalent around the connector and mounting
hardware.
All antenna mounts should be sealed around from the outside for moisture
protection using RTV or equivalent.
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE LOCKING FAS-
TENER
C. Antenna
(1) General
The VFR code and display brightness can be programmed and their values
stored in EEPROM. To program the VFR code or display brightness parame-
ters please refer to Sections 3.2.2.C. or 3.2.2.F.(1), respectively.
A. Power Requirements
(1) Voltage Change Kit Removal
Add pin 12 to support the additional current (see Figure 2-2, sheet 1, for
details).
(3) Change the harness fuse from 3 A to 5 A current rating.
(4) The RFI Suppression Adaptor (P/N 071-02010-0000) must be removed
if it was installed.
B. Additional Features
(2) When the ejector is positioned against the stop the locking key of the
contact is raised, allowing the contact to be removed by pulling moder-
ately on the lead.
(3) Neither the contact or position is damaged by removing a contact; how-
ever, the contact should be checked visually before reinstalling in con-
nector, to be certain that retaining tab “A” extends as shown (see 2-1) for
retention in connector.
Once the terminal is in the correct position, close the jaws gently until the terminal is held loosely in place. Push the wire
stop down so that it rests snugly behind the contact portion of the terminal.
Strip off 1/8 inch of the wire insulation and insert the wire through the insulation tabs into the conductor tabs until the insu-
lation hits the conductor jaw face or until the conductor touches the wire stop.
Squeeze the handles until the crimp jaws close and the ratchet releases.
Straighten the terminal if necessary, then release the plier grips and remove the crimped terminal.
CRIMPING PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
If too much or too little pressure is needed to release the crimper’s ratchet pawl at the end of the crimp stroke, the ratchet
can be easily adjusted. A spanner wrench provided with the tool can be used to loosen the lock nut, and rotate the keyed
stud clockwise for increased pressure and counter-clockwise for decreased pressure. Once the desired pressure has been
set, the lock nut must be tightened again. Newer models may have a screwdriver adjustment.
Antenna Connector - J2
1 ................................................... Antenna
A. Inspection
This test checks the ATC IDENT code switches and display.
The next displayed digit will change to reflect the code selec-
tion switch that was pressed. This sequence continues until
the last digit (LSB) is entered. The new 4 digit code should
now be displayed.
b) Verify that pressing the CLR push-button switch replaces the
last digit entered with a dash (-). Subsequent presses of the
CLR push-button will replace existing digits with dashes, until
the display is all dashes.
c) Verify that after four to six seconds of no activity on the CLR,
VFR, or Code Selection switches, the display reverts back to
the previously entered code.
(d) Conformity Inspection
This test requires the use of an ATCRBS Ramp Tester. Specific instructions
for operating the ramp tester are contained in the applicable operator’s man-
ual. In systems with dual transponders and altitude sources configure the
system to check each function. Table 2-2 lists tests that will be performed
during ramp testing. In addition, Table 2-2 contains a brief description of each
test and the pass/fail criteria.
RF Power Output Measures the effective radiated power Minimum of 125 watts.
output from the antenna.
SECTION III
OPERATION
3.1 GENERAL
The following paragraphs describe the operation of the KT 76C. Illustrations of the displays are
furnished to assist the operator in understanding the operation of the unit and also provide a visual
aid for programming sequences.
NOTE
The KT 76C, and all other avionics, should be turned
off before starting the aircraft engine(s).
Standby - The unit is energized, but is inhibited from replying to any interrogation. “SBY” is annun-
ciated on the display in this mode. The altitude display is blank (see Figure 3-2).
TST - The unit will illuminate all segments. The unit will remain in TST mode until the mode se-
lection is changed (see Figure 3-3).
On - The unit is able to reply to all valid Mode A and Mode C interrogations, however; the altitude
information of Mode C reply is suppressed. The altitude display is blank and the ID 4096 code is
displayed on the right. “ON” is annunciated on the display in this mode (see Figure 3-4).
Altitude - The unit is able to reply to all valid Mode A and Mode C interrogations. The altitude in-
formation will be sent in Mode C replies. The ID 4096 code will be displayed on the right and the
altitude displayed on the left. “ALT” and “FL” are annunciated on the display in this mode (see
Figure 3-5).
Depressing the “IDT” push button causes the special position identification
pulse (SPI) to be appended to Mode A replies for a period of 18 ± 2 seconds.
During this period the KT 76C will annunciate the “R”. An input pin is provided
on the rear connector for an external ident pushbutton (see Figure 3-6).
B. ID CODE
The 4096 Identification code, ID code, for the aircraft is displayed in the right
hand position of the display, the Ident window. There are eight pushbutton
switches (0 through 7) used to select the 4096 ID code.
The ID code may be selected in the Standby, On, and Altitude modes. Three
to four seconds after the ID code has been selected or immediately after the
“IDT” pushbutton has been pressed the new code is transmitted. The ID code
is written into nonvolatile memory so that the code will be saved during power
interruptions.
NOTE
D. REPLY
The reply indicator, "R", is illuminated for 750 msec +/- 100 msec when the
transponder is replying to a valid interrogation and during the 18 ± 2 seconds
following the initiation of an Ident.
E. ALTITUDE DISPLAY
The KT 76C displays the Flight Level altitude on the left side of the display.
The display is in hundreds of feet. “FL” is annunciated to indicate Flight Level
altitude. Flight Level is a term to indicate that the altitude is not true altitude,
but barometric altitude which is not corrected for local pressure. For Example,
“FL 040" corresponds to an altitude of 4000 feet, meaning sea level pressure
of 29.92 inches of mercury.
The Flight Level altitude is only displayed when the altitude reporting is en-
abled, i.e. in Altitude mode. The altitude range is -1000 to 62,700 feet. If an
invalid code from the altimeter is detected dashes will appear in the altitude
window. Altitude reporting is disabled if the altitude window is blank or has
dashes (see Figure 3-8).
(e) Remove the mode select knob from the “TST” mode to set display
parameters.
TSO APPENDIX E
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM