MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM — ADJUSTMENT / TEST

1. ATC — Functional Test / Inspection
A. Note
This procedure allows for recertification of an ATC while installed on aircraft.
This procedure meets requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) 91.413 and Part 43
Appendix F.
This procedure is made up of two tests as follows:
• Auto test
• Single test
Auto test procedure can be used for certification of transponder only when performed by a certified
repair station properly equipped to perform transponder certification.
Single test procedure is used for certification of transponder only when the following applies:
• Performed by a certified repair station properly equipped to perform transponder certification
• Any portion of the auto test fails or more information is needed
B. Preparation
SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT
Digital air data test set ........................................................................... GSE3400217 or equivalent
IFR 6000 ramp test set .......................................................................... GSE3420362 or equivalent
Transponder antenna shields .............................................................. 7005-8142-500 or equivalent
(1) Reference(s)
• Safe Ground Maintenance Procedure, 20-00-00, Maintenance Practices
• External Electrical Power Application, 20-20-10, Maintenance Practices
(2) Aircraft Preparation
(a) Prepare aircraft for safe ground maintenance. See Safe Ground Maintenance
Procedure, 20-00-00, Maintenance Practices.
(b) Ensure the following Circuit Breakers (CBs) are pulled:

CB NAME CB PANEL CB LOCATION

L LWR PITOT HTR Pilot ANTI-ICE
L UPR PITOT HTR Pilot ANTI-ICE
R LWR PITOT HTR Copilot ANTI-ICE
R UPR PITOT HTR Copilot ANTI-ICE

(c) Pull appropriate circuit breaker as follows:

NOTE: Pull only circuit breaker for ATC system not being tested.

CB NAME CB PANEL CB LOCATION

ATC #1 Pilot COM / NAV

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CB NAME CB PANEL CB LOCATION

ATC #2 Copilot COM / NAV

(d) Apply electrical power to aircraft. See External Electrical Power Application, 20-20-10,
Maintenance Practices.
(e) Ensure there is 50 knots of airspeed on aircraft or weight is off wheels.
NOTE: This can be accomplished via pitot / static test set, weight is off wheels or the
combined WOW circuit breaker is pulled. Some test sets, such as the IFR
6000, may require that the aircraft be in the air or simulated in the air for initial
interrogations.
(f) If auto test being accomplished, comply with the following:
CAUTION: FAILURE TO INSTALL UPPER AND LOWER ANTENNA SHIELDS, WITH
PITOT STATIC TEST SET ATTACHED, MAY CAUSE FALSE TCAS
TARGETS ON OPERATING AIRCRAFT IN VICINITY.
NOTE: Transponder antenna shields are not necessary when performing auto test
using IFR 6000 test set.
1 Ensure transponder not being tested is off.
2 Set up test set for testing ATC systems.
NOTE: Do not use emergency codes 7700, 7770 and 7600 for normal or test
operations.
Do not use codes 0000 or 3000 under any conditions.
It is recommended that local tower be notified when testing ATC system
outside hangar.
(g) Set up IFR 6000 test set to test transponders as follows:
1 Press SETUP key to enter setup menu.
2 Position antenna from aircraft as determined by using IFR 6000 antenna setup
chart.
3 Record height and range of unit under test antenna (in feet) from test set
antenna.
NOTE: On test set, use keys as follows:
• Use SELECT keys to change items (cursor line indicates item
selected)
• Use SLEW keys to change values
4 Record gains (printed on test antenna) and losses (printed on test cable) using
SELECT and SLEW keys.
NOTE: Display indicates ERROR if recorded distances are not in accordance
with antenna position chart.
5 Select antenna to be tested using SLEW keys.
6 Press any key to exit setup menu.

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NOTE: If direct connection is not being used, antenna of unit not being tested
must be covered with antenna shield.
C. Procedure
NOTE: This procedure consists of two tests. Perform applicable test as follows:
• 1.C.(1) Transponder Test - Auto Test Using IFR 6000 Test Set
• 1.C.(2) Transponder Test - Single Test Using IFR 6000 Test Set
Transponders will not report Mode A or Mode C unless there is 50 knots of airspeed on
aircraft via pitot / static test set, weight is off wheels or the combined WOW circuit
breaker is pulled. Some test sets, such as the IFR 6000 may require that the aircraft be
in the air or simulated in the air for initial interrogations.
CAUTION: KEEP TRANSPONDER ON TIME TO A MINIMUM.
(1) Transponder Test - Auto Test Using IFR 6000 Test Set
(a) On Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDU), perform the following:
1 On ATC page, select system to be tested.
2 On RADIO page 1, set Transponder Code to 1200 or other desired code.
3 On TCAS page, set Flight ID to desired code.
4 On TCAS page, ensure ADS-B (if installed) is set to ON (green).
(b) On test set, comply with the following:
1 Press AUTO TEST key.
NOTE: Results of last auto test are indicated on display.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to run auto test.
NOTE: When testing in hangar, several attempts may be needed for test of top
mounted antenna to pass due to hangar reflections.
Auto test will run until all single and power tests are completed.
During auto test, pressing RUN / STOP key at any time will interrupt test
and can not be restarted where test was interrupted.
During auto test, no reply to UF 16, UF 20 and / or UF 21 does not
constitute a failure.
3 Ensure TEST RUNNING is displayed in bottom line of display.
4 In upper right of display, the following will be displayed at completion of auto test:
• PASSED if all tests check satisfactory
• FAILED if a test does not check satisfactory along with failed mode (A, C
and / or S) next to MODES FAILED
NOTE: If any mode fails or more information is needed, comply with Step
1.C.(2), Transponder Test - Single Test Using IFR 6000 Test Set.
5 Verify the following has been transmitted:
• Appropriate Mode A and S codes (same codes entered in transponder)
• Correct tail number [stored in Aircraft Personality Module (APM), which
should match current registration of aircraft]

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• Correct flight ID (entered on TCAS page of MCDU)

(2) Transponder Test - Single Test Using IFR 6000 Test Set
NOTE: If transponders are installed in aircraft and have not been removed for any reason,
Step 1.C.(2)(o) and Step 1.C.(2)(p) do not need to be performed.
(a) On Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDU), perform the following:
1 On ATC page, select system to be tested.
2 On RADIO page 1, set Transponder Code to 1200 or other desired code.
3 On TCAS page, set Flight ID to desired code.
4 On TCAS page, ensure ADS-B (if installed) is set to ON (green).
(b) Press AUTO TEST key and perform the following:
NOTE: Results of last auto test or single test are indicated on display.
1 Press RUN to ensure basic transponder functions are present.
2 Verify the following has been transmitted:
• Appropriate Mode A and S codes (same codes entered in transponder)
• Correct tail number (stored in APM which should match current registration
of aircraft)
• Correct flight ID (entered on TCAS page of MCDU)
(c) Using SELECT keys, select from auto test screen to single test screen.
(d) Test 1, comply with the following:
1 Select Reply Delay test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** REPLY DELAY TEST - PASSED**
• Test specifications: 128.00 ±0.25 microseconds for Mode S and Intermode
(ITM)
• Test specifications: 3.00 ±0.50 microseconds for Air Traffic Control Radar
Beacon System (ATCRBS) modes
(e) Test 2, comply with the following:
1 Select Reply Jitter test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** REPLY JITTER TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: 0.05 microsecond for Mode S
• Test specifications: 0.06 microsecond for ITM
• Test specifications: 0.1 microsecond for ATCRBS modes
(f) Test 3, comply with the following:
1 Select ATCRBS Reply test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.

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3 Verify the following:

• Results: ** ATCRBS REPLY TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Spacing: 20.3 ±0.10 microseconds
• Test specifications: Pulse width for Fl and F2: 0:45 ±0.10 microsecond
4 Depress IDENT button and verify ID is visible in front of code displayed on test
set.
(g) Test 4, comply with the following:
NOTE: Side lobe suppression level test must be run within 95 feet (28.96 meters) of
unit under test.
1 Select SLS Level test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** SLS LEVEL TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Reply received with -9.0 dB SLS pulse
• Test specifications: No reply received with 0.0 dB
(h) Test 5, comply with the following:
NOTE: This test is only for transponders without Mode S.
1 Select ATC Only All-Call test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** ATC ONLY ALL-CALL TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Verifies reply is only received from transponders
without Mode S capabilities
(i) On transponders with Mode S, comply with the following:
NOTE: On transponders without Mode S, proceed to Step 1.C.(2)(j) (Test 16).
1 Test 6, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S All-Call test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S ALL-CALL TEST - PASSED **
• Aircraft tail number correctly displayed
• Test specification: Unit under test address previously determined in
Mode S interrogation is sent to unit under test in UF 4 and verified in
DF 4 reply
2 Test 7, comply with the following:
a Select Invalid Mode S test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** INVALID ADDRESS TEST - PASSED **

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• Test specifications: No reply received while interrogating with two

address different from all-call address (Test 6)
3 Test 8, comply with the following:
a Select SPR On / Off test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** SPR ON / OFF TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications
– SPR On: Reply
– SPR Off: No Reply
4 Test 9, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S UF 0 test.
b Press RUN / STOP to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S UF 0 TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Reply has same altitude as compared to
previous Mode C reply and same address compared to DF 11
address and correct format
5 Test 10, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S UF 4 test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S UF 4 TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Reply has same altitude as previous Mode C
reply and same address as DF 11 and correct format
6 Test 11, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S UF 5 test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S UF 5 TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Reply has same ID code as previous Mode A
reply and same address as DF 11 and same format
7 Test 12, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S UF 11 test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S UF 11 TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Verify correct address as compared to previous
response and correct format

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8 Test 13, comply with the following:

a Select Mode S UF 16 test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Result: ** MODE S UF 16 TEST - PASSED**
• Test specifications: UF 16, UF 20 and UF 21 formats relate to
airborne data link
9 Test 14, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S UF 20 test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S UF 20 TEST - NO REPLY **
• Test specifications: UF 16, UF 20 and UF 21 formats relate to
airborne data link
10 Test 15, comply with the following:
a Select Mode S UF 21 test.
b Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
c Verify the following:
• Results: ** MODE S UF 21 - NO REPLY **
• Test specifications: UF 16, UF 20 and UF 21 formats relate to
airborne data link
(j) Test 16, comply with the following:
1 Select squitter test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify following:
• Results: ** SQUITTER TEST - PASSED **
• Aircraft tail number is correctly displayed
• Test specifications: Squitters are received from unit under test every 0.8 -
2.4 seconds
(k) Test 17, comply with the following:
1 Select Frequency test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** FREQUENCY TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Frequency of unit under test is 1090 ±3.0 MHz.

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NOTE: When testing transponders outside confines of a hangar and having

aircraft altimeter system above ground level (using pitot / static test set),
antenna of transponder system under test must be shielded. Shielded
antenna will cause failures in diversity, minimum transmit level
difference and power tests.
(l) Test 18, comply with the following:
NOTE: Diversity test must be run within 50 feet (15.24 m) of antenna being tested.
1 Select Diversity test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** DIVERSITY TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Power level difference is 20 dB
(m) Test 19, comply with the following:
1 Select MTL Difference test.
2 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** MTL DIFFERENCE TEST - PASSED **
• Test specifications: Receiver sensitivity (MTL) difference between Mode A
and Mode C is ±1.0 dB maximum
(n) Comply with power and sensitivity test as follows:
NOTE: Power test must be run at distance / range established in set procedure.
1 Press POWER TEST key to enter power test screen.
2 Select unit under test antenna to be tested (top or bottom) with SELECT keys.
3 Verify the following:
• Results: ** STATUS PASSED **
• Test specification: Output power (ERP) is >48.5 dBm and <57.0 dBm
• Test specification: Receiver sensitivity (MTL) is -73.0 ±4.0 dBm
(o) Comply with Mode C test as follows:
1 Install antenna shields on antennas of unit under test.
2 Position IFR 6000 flat plate antenna 20 feet (6.1 m) from transponder antenna of
unit under test.
3 Press AUTO TEST key.
4 Using SELECT keys, select Test 3 (ATCRBS Reply Test).
5 Press RUN / STOP key to initiate test.
6 In radome, select SSEC switch to DISABLED position.
NOTE: The SSEC switch is located to the left of the weather radar RTA.
7 On display unit, verify SSEC 1-2-3 Disabled (amber) message is displayed on
CAS.

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NOTE: If SSEC disable switch was not selected to disable prior to applying
electrical power, SSEC 1-2-3 Disabled (amber) message will not be
displayed on CAS; however, SSEC 1-2-3 Disabled (amber) will be
displayed on standby altitude tape.
8 On integrated standby instrument, verify SSEC 1-2-3 Disabled (amber) message
is displayed.
(p) Using pitot / static test set, run all pitot / static systems to altitudes listed in Table 501.
(q) Ensure cockpit displayed altitude differs no more than 125 feet of ATC transmitted
altitude displayed on IFR 6000.
(r) In radome, place SSEC switch to NORMAL position (down).
D. Follow On
(1) Remove electrical power from aircraft. See External Electrical Power Application, 20-20-10,
Maintenance Practices.
(2) Depress circuit breakers pulled in Step 1.B.(2)(b) and Step 1.B.(2)(c).
(3) Disconnect and remove all test equipment.
(4) Inspect for presence of foreign objects.
(5) Record all maintenance actions in accordance with current governing authority.

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Table 501: Data Correspondence - Test Table

TEST SET OVERSPEED WARNING

ALTITUDE AIRSPEED MACH NO.
POINTS ACTUATION POINTS

Pilot Copilot ATC Pilot Copilot Pilot Copilot Pilot Copilot

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM Master ADM ADM
Altitude No. 1 (2) Airspeed Mach No.
Alt A/S No. 1 (1) No. 2 (1) No. 1 (1) No. 2 (1) No. 1 (1) No. 2 (1) Airspeed No. 1 (1) No. 2 (1)

Limits Limits Limits

ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM ADM Limits ADM ADM
No. 2 (2)

No. 3 (1) No. 3 (1) No. 3 (1) No. 3 (1) No. 3 (1) No. 3 (1) No. 3 (1) NO. 3 (1)
Max: -1020 Max: 323.5 Max: 0.48 Max: 304 N/A N/A
-1000 320
Min: -980 Min: 316.5 Min: 0.47 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 20 Max: 323.5 Max: 0.48 Max: 304 N/A N/A
0 (SL) 320
Min: -20 Min: 316.5 Min: 0.47 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 520 Max: 323.5 Max: 0.49 Max: 304 N/A N/A
500 320
Min: 480 Min: 316.5 Min: 0.47 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 1020 Max: 216.0 Max: 0.34 Max: 304 N/A N/A
1000 212
Min: 980 Min: 208.0 Min: 0.32 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 1525 Max: 216.0 Max: 0.34 Max: 304 N/A N/A
1500 212
Min: 1475 Min: 208.0 Min: 0.31 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 2030 Max: 216.0 Max: 0.34 Max: 304 N/A N/A
2000 212
Min: 1970 Min: 208.0 Min: 0.32 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 3030 Max: 216.0 Max: 0.35 Max: 304 N/A N/A
3000 212
Min: 2970 Min: 208.0 Min: 0.33 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 4035 Max: 216.0 Max: 0.36 Max: 304 N/A N/A
4000 212
Min: 3965 Min: 208.0 Min: 0.33 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 6040 Max: 280.5 Max: 0.48 Max: 304 N/A N/A
6000 277
Min: 5960 Min: 273.5 Min: 0.45 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 8034 Max: 280.5 Max: 0.50 Max: 304 N/A N/A
8000 277
Min: 7966 Min: 273.5 Min: 0.48 Min: 300 N/A N/A
Max: 10,035 Max: 280.5 Max: 0.51 Max: 344 N/A N/A
10,000 277
Min: 9965 Min: 273.5 Min: 0.49 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 12,037 Max: 280.5 Max: 0.53 Max: 344 N/A N/A
12,000 277
Min: 11,963 Min: 273.5 Min: 0.51 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 14,039 Max: 307.5 Max: 0.60 Max: 344 N/A N/A
14,000 304
Min: 13,961 Min: 300.5 Min: 0.58 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 16,041 Max: 307.5 Max: 0.62 Max: 344 N/A N/A
16,000 304
Min: 15,959 Min: 300.5 Min: 0.60 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 18,043 Max: 307.5 Max: 0.65 Max: 344 N/A N/A
18,000 304
Min: 17,957 Min: 300.5 Min: 0.62 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 20,045 Max: 293.5 Max: 0.64 Max: 344 N/A N/A
20,000 290
Min: 19,955 Min: 286.5 Min: 0.62 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 22,047 Max: 303.5 Max: 0.69 Max: 344 N/A N/A
22,000 300
Min: 21,953 Min: 296.5 Min: 0.67 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 25,050 Max: 303.5 Max: 0.73 Max: 344 N/A N/A
25,000 300
Min: 24,950 Min: 296.5 Min: 0.71 Min: 340 N/A N/A
Max: 30,055 Max: 323.0 Max: 0.84 Max: 335 N/A N/A
30,000 320
Min: 29,945 Min: 317.0 Min: 0.83 Min: 331 N/A N/A
Max: 35,065 Max: 293.0 Max: 0.86 Max: 308 N/A N/A
35,000 291
Min: 34,935 Min: 289.0 Min: 0.84 Min: 304 N/A N/A
Max: 40,075 Max: 258.0 Max: 0.85 Max: 275 N/A N/A
40,000 256
Min: 39,925 Min: 254.0 Min: 0.83 Min: 271 N/A N/A
Max: 45,085 Max: 236.0 Max: 0.87 Max: 244
45,000 234
Min: 44,915 Min: 232.0 Min: 0.85 Min: 240
Max: 50,095 Max: 199.0 Max: 0.83 Max: 213
50,000 197
Min: 49,905 Min: 195.0 Min: 0.81 Min: 209
Max: 51,097 Max: 192.0 Max: 0.82 Max: 207
51,000 190
Min: 50,903 Min: 188.0 Min: 0.80 Min: 203

(1)
Record aircraft reading as directed from pilot / copilot PFD.
(2)
Record altitude reporting display and verify it agrees with displayed altitude on PFD within ±125 feet.

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