COBHAM AVIATOR Instruction Manual

AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Installation & maintenance manual

AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Document number: 98-129600-C
Release date: 24 February 2017
Installation and maintenance manual

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Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The information, drawings and wiring diagrams contained in this manual are intended as a reference for
engineering planning only. The drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein do not represent any
specific Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). It is the installer's responsibility to compose installation
drawings specific to the aircraft. This manual and the drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein may
not be used as a substitute for an STC package.
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in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source. In the event of any discrepancies, the English
version shall be the governing text.
Thrane & Thrane A/S is trading as Cobham SATCOM.
Copyright
© 2017 Thrane & Thrane A/S. All rights reserved. Printed in Denmark.
Manufacturer address
Thrane & Thrane A/S, Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D, DK-2800, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Trademark acknowledgements
• Product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their
respective owners.
Company web site
www.cobham.com/satcom
Disposal
Old electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol can contain substances
hazardous to human beings and the environment. Never dispose these items together with
unsorted municipal waste (household waste). In order to protect the environment and
ensure the correct recycling of old equipment as well as the re-utilization of individual
components, use either public collection or private collection by the local distributor of old electrical and
electronic equipment marked with this symbol.
Contact the local distributor for information about what type of return system to use.

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Record of revisions
Rev. Description Release Date Initials
A Original document 15 July 2009 UFO
B General update. 15 October 2010 UFO
C General update: Rebranding to Cobham layout. and
replacing Thrane & Thrane with Cobham SATCOM.
The following sections have been added:
Manufacturer address on page ii, 3.2
The following sections have been edited:
Disclaimer, Trademark acknowledgements and
company web site on page ii, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1.1, 4.1, 4.2,
4.3, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.5, A.2
The following sections have been deleted:
2.4, RMA procedures under 5.5,
The following images have been added:
4-4, 4-5,
The following images have been edited:
2-3, 2-4, 4-2, 4-3, 5-1, 5-2
The following images have been deleted:
None
The following tables have been added:
None
The following tables have been edited:
4-1, 4-2, A-1, A-2
The following tables have been deleted:
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General description .........................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 The AVIATOR Wireless Handset ..................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset features .........................................................................1-2
1.2 Part numbers ........................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Equipment drawings
2.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset ...........................................................2-2
2.3 TT-5626B Cradle ................................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3 Connectors and pin-out
3.1 Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset ............................................................3-1
3.1.1 Pigtail connector on the Cradle ....................................................................................3-1
3.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset .....................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Jack connector for headset ............................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 USB connector for charging ..........................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Mounting considerations ...........................................................................................4-1
4.2 Tools needed .......................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Electrical installation and wiring ..........................................................................4-2
4.3.1 To connect the AVIATOR Wireless Handset .........................................................4-2
4.3.2 To wire the Cradle for the AVIATOR Wireless Handset ...................................4-2
4.3.3 Cable preparation ................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.4 To install the Cradle without the pigtail ...................................................................4-5
4.4 Recommended cables ...................................................................................................4-6
4.4.1 DC cables, maximum resistance ..................................................................................4-6
4.4.2 Recommended DC Power cables .................................................................................4-6
4.5 To charge the AVIATOR Wireless Handset ..................................................4-7
Chapter 5 Service & maintenance
5.1 Continued Airworthiness ............................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 General .....................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Instructions ............................................................................................................................5-1

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5.2 Getting support ..................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.1 Airtime support ....................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.2 System support ....................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 Software update ................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 Verifying the software update ......................................................................................5-3
5.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................5-3
5.5 Returning units for repair ...........................................................................................5-4
5.6 Disposal of electrical & electronic equipment ..........................................5-5
5.6.1 To remove the battery .....................................................................................................5-5
Appendix A Equipment specifications
A.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................A-1
A.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset and cradle ..........................................................A-2
A.2.1 TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset ....................................................................A-2
A.2.2 TT-5626B Cradle .................................................................................................................A-3
Appendix B DO-160 specifications
B.1 General ......................................................................................................................................B-1
B.1.1 Certifying agency ................................................................................................................B-1
B.1.2 Environmental Qualification Forms ............................................................................B-1
B.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle ..........................................................B-2
Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................................Glossary-1
Index ....................................................................................................................................................................Index-1

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List of figures
Figure 1-1: TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle...........................................................................1-1
Figure 2-1: AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white version...........................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2: AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black version............................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3: Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white version.....................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4: Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black version......................................................................2-5
Figure 3-1: DC connector ......................................................................................................................................................3-1
Figure 4-1: Allowed mounting positions in the cabin..............................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2: Wiring the Cradle...............................................................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-3: DC power cable, crimp termination..........................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-4: Heat-shrink of pigtail connector ................................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-5: Installing the Cradle without the pigtail.................................................................................................4-5
Figure 5-1: PMA label with production date (upper label).....................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2: Software identification on the lower label............................................................................................5-3

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