Pilot Communications Spartan Series User manual

Spartan Series | “Like An Easy Chair” | PA
- 1176M87
Designed for use by the military with 5 Ohm M87 microphone and low impedance speakers.
This unit comes standard with a Pillow Top head pad and Confor® foam ear seals. This unit
reduces fatigue and improves communication on long military missions.
The headset is compatible with C-
130, C130J, C -141, KC- 135, C - 5B aircraft and the AIC - 18
interphone used on many military aircraft.
Features
Passive Noise Reduction: (NRR) 25dB
Cell/Satellite Phone Interface
-
Optional
Auxiliary audio interface for music
or audible checklists/warnings
-
Optional
Half Metal / Half Flex “memory” microphone boom
ElectroVoice® M87 dynamic microphone
Pillow Top Head Pad
Confor® foam leatherette ear seals
Individual volume control
Cell/Satellite phone interface (optional)
Warranty: Three Year Warranty
Table of Contents
Introduction / Features …………..………………………….…. 1.0
Fitting Your Headset ………………………………… 2.0
Microphone Placement……………… …………………………. 2.1
Volume Control………………..……….……………………… 2.2
Mono/Stereo Selector …………………...……………… 2.3
Cell / Satellite Phone Jack
-
Optional ……………………….. 2.4
Music Input Jack
-
Optional ……………………………….……. 2.5
Confor® Foam Leatherette Ear Seals ….…………... ……….. 2.6
Pillow Top Head Pad …..………………………………..…….. 2.7
Optional Accessories …..…………………………………….… 2.8
Taking Care of your Headset …..………………………… 3.0
A. Microphone Windscreen……….………….………… 3.1
B. Ear Cushions
…………….………………....…. 3.2
C. Communication Cord …………………………… 3.3
Contact Information …………………………………………… 3.4
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- 1176M87
2. 0 Fitting Your Headset
Wearing your headset properly is paramount to achieving both comfort and noise attenuation.
First slightly loosen the hand adjustable knobs on the headband. The headset should be placed
on your head and slowly pulled down so that each ear cup is properly positioned over each ear
for maximum noise attenuation. Tighten the knurled knobs when the headset feels correct.
It should apply slight pressure on your head without being snug. You may need to make your
final adjustments in the high noise environment of the cockpit.
2.1 Microphone Placement
Your headset comes with a ratcheting half metal/half flexible “memory” microphone boom and a
dynamic M87 microphone. The boom can be rotated 360 degrees for left or right side use.
Proper placement of the electret microphone is critical in order to achieve clear communications.
The microphone should be placed at the corner of the mouth approximately 1/4” away from the
lips.
2.2 Volume Control
The PA-
1176M87 headset is fitted with an individual volume control. When adjusting the volume
control the pilot
- in- command should adjus t their volume control first with the audio system
turned on. Please remember that you may be dealing with 3 volume controls - radio, intercom
and headset.
2.3 Cell/Satellite Phone Capable
- Optional
Having the capability in an emergency of being able to place a cell phone call from your aircraft
is one of the reasons Pilot has installed a Cell/Satellite jack on the headset. Located on the non-
boom side ear cup, a 2.5mm jack has been installed. It will work with 90% of cell phones in the
marketplace. An adapter may need to be purchased from your local electronics shop in order to
utilize this feature.
2.4 Music Input Jack
- Optional
The Cell/Satellite Phone Jack can also be used as a Music-Input jack. Plug in your favorite
music source, IPOD®, MP3® or CD player and you’ll hear true stereo music in your stereo
headset.
2.5 Confor® Foam Leatherette Ear Seals
Your headset is fitted with our premium head sensitive foam ear seals. The Confor® Foam ear
seals will appear slightly stiff at first but will become soft as they are warmed by your body heat
to the perfect shape of your ears.
2.6 Pillow Top Head Pad
Our PA-1176M87 has a Pillow Top cushion to distribute the weight of the headset. No more hot
spots! This head pad will give you hours of enjoyable flying.
2.7 Optional Accessories
Twin Layer Gel Silicone Ear Seals Leatherette Windscreen Cover
Sheepskin Head Pad Custom Padded Case
Cloth Ear Seal Covers M101 Dynamic Microphone

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3.0 Taking Care of Your Headset
Treat your headset like you would treat your stereo and computer at home. To insure the full life
of your headset. keep it clean and free of dirt and you will extend the headset’s life giving you
many years of flying pleasure.
Clean your headsets with non-alcohol wipes or a soft slightly cloth dampened with water and a
mild soap.
Never use alcohol . P
lastic parts dry out or fray when exposed to alcohol based
products. Headband, ear cups, ear seals and cords can be lightly cleaned but one should be
careful around the microphone and speakers on the headset.
3.1 Mic Windscreen
Pilot USA recommends periodically replacing the microphone windscreen if necessary.
The
foam microphone windscreen helps eliminates the popping “P”s and “T”s and annoying breath
puffs when you’re communicating with the headset. The foam microphone windscreen also
helps protect the microphone from moisture and other elements that may cause damage to the
electronics. You may use mild soap and water to clean your foam windscreen. Place the foam
windscreen in mild soapy water. Rinse and make sure the windscreen is fully air dried before
reattaching to the microphone.
3.2 Ear Cushions
Ear seals also need periodic replacing. Depending on how much you fly, temperature (extreme
heat or cold) also influences the life span of your ear seals. We have several types of ear seals
on our headsets. Generally, PVC, foam and silicone gel style
ear seals can be wiped off with
mild soap and water. Do not submerge the ear seals in water. All three types of our ear
seals have vent holes and water would enter the ear seal’s vent holes ruining the ear seal.
3.3 Communication Cord
Take care of your communication cord. Wires in the cord can break if abused. Always
disconnect them by disconnecting the plugs, not by pulling the cords. Pulling on the cord,
instead of the plugs is a major cause of headset repairs – it causes wire breaks and static. We
recommend storing your headset in a headset case or flight bag and keeping the cords free of
obstruction to reduce wear and tear on your headset. Pilot USA has a full line aviation
accessories. Many dealers carry our accessories but if you don’t find t
hem at your local dealer,
they can order them for you or you can call us direct and place an order.
Pilot USA Inc.
70 Maxwell, Irvine, California 92618
Toll Free: 1-888-GO- PILOT Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
www.pilot-
usa.com [e-mail] m