SANDIA aerospace SAE5-35 User manual

SANDIA aerospace, Inc.SANDIA aerospace, Inc.
SANDIA aerospace, Inc.SANDIA aerospace, Inc.
SANDIA aerospace, Inc.
3700 Osuna Rd. NE, Suite 711
Albuquerque,NM87109 305186-00 Rev.3
SAE5-35
Altitude Data System
Installation Manual

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Table Of Contents
RecordofRevisions.............................................................................................................. 1
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 2
List of Illustrations .............................................................................................................. 2
Section 1 - General Description.......................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 3
1.1.1 Product Description ....................................................................................... 3
1.2Technical Characteristics ........................................................................................ 3
1.2.1 PhysicalCharacteristics ................................................................................ 3
1.2.2 Operational Characteristics .......................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Gillham Grey Code Output........................................................................... 4
1.2.4 AIM Outputs ................................................................................................ 4
1.2.5 Discrete Inputs ............................................................................................. 4
1.2.6 RS-232 Outputs............................................................................................ 4
1.2.6.1 Standard Mode ..................................................................................... 4
1.2.6.2 Extended Mode..................................................................................... 5
1.2.7 Certification ................................................................................................... 5
EnvironmentalQualification Form...................................................................................... 6
Section 2 - Installation Considerations ............................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Mounting Considerations ....................................................................................... 7
2.3 Cooling ................................................................................................................... 7
Section 3 - Installation Procedures ..................................................................................... 8
3.1 General ................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Equipment Required............................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Equipment Supplied....................................................................................... 8
3.2.2Equipment NotSupplied .................................................................................. 8
3.2.3AIMAnnuciator............................................................................................... 8
3.3MountingTrayInstallation ......................................................................................... 8
3.4 Static Port Connection ........................................................................................... 9
3.5 Electrical Installation .............................................................................................. 9
3.6 Calibration ............................................................................................................ 14
3.6.1 Equipment Required .................................................................................... 14
3.6.2 Calibration Procedures................................................................................. 15
3.6.3 Placarding .................................................................................................... 16
3.7 Continued Airworthiness...................................................................................... 16
List Of Illustrations
Figure 3-1 SAE5-35 Outline Dimensions (with tray) ...................................................... 9
Figure 3-2 J4/J5 Connector Wiring ............................................................................... 11
Figure 3-3 J4/J5 Connector Hood Assembly................................................................. 11
Figure 3-4 J4 Pinout ...................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3-5 J5 Pinout ...................................................................................................... 12
Figure 3-6 Interconnect To Popular Transponders........................................................ 13
Figure 3-7 Interconnect to Garmin & UPSAT GPS and MX20 .................................... 14
Figure 3-8 SAE5-35 Adjustment ................................................................................... 16
Figure 3-9 Gillham Grey Code Chart ....................................................................... 17-19
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Section 1 General Description
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual describes the installation of the SANDIA aerospace SAE5-35 Altitude Data System. It
is intended for use by FAAcertified repair stations to install the SAE5-35 Altitude Data System and
includes both the mechanical and electrical installation information for the SAE5-35. Calibration and
checkout procedures are included. The installer should insure that all functions are operating accord-
ing to their intended purpose in their particular installation.
1.1.1 Product Description
The SAE5-35 is a solid state -1000 to 35,000 foot altitude data system that converts pressure altitude
into a digital output as set forth in the International Standard for SSR Pressure Altitude Transmis-
sion. The data output of the SAE5-35 is referenced to 29.92 inch HG (1013 Millibars). The SAE5-
35 has been designed to provide altitude data to GPS and TerrainAwareness Systems in addition to
Mode C Transponders. The SAE5-35 outputs Gillham Grey Code to the transponder and two inde-
pendent RS232 digital outputs that can be used by GPS or other systems requiring this format.
Additionally, the SAE5-35 includes SANDIA aerospace’s exclusiveAltitude In-flight Monitoring
(AIM) feature. With the addition of an optional panel mounted switch and annunciator the AIM
mode will monitor and advise the pilot if the aircraft deviates from a selected altitude.
1.2 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.2.1 Physical Characteristics
Width: 4.87” (5.11” with mounting tray)
Height: 1.06” (1.57” with mounting tray)
Depth: 4.74” (4.80” with mounting tray)
Weight: 0.7 lbs. (.86 lbs. with mounting tray)
1.2.2 OperationalCharacteristics
Operating Temp. -20o C to + 55oC
Altitude: 35,000 feet
Voltage: 11 - 32 Vdc
Current 1.0 amps maximum with heater on
<100 mA quiescent
Accuracy: +/- 50 feet Typical
Resolution: Grey Code 100’
RS232 10’
Burst Pressure 90 in Hg
Maximum Rate of Altitude Change: 12,000 Feet/Minute
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1.2.3 Gillham Grey Code Outputs
a. 10 Bits available: D4, A4, A2, A1, B4, B2, B1, C4, C2, C1
b. Bit On Impedance: Less than 5 ohms
c. Bit Off Leakage: Less than 10uA
d. Maximum Current per bit: 20 mA
e. Minimum working current: 10 uA
f. Maximum voltage per bit: 50V
g. Minimum working voltage: 5V
h. Bit update rate: Less than 250 mS
i. Minimum strobe switching bandwidth: Greater than 10kHz
1.2.4 AIM Outputs
Maximum Lamp Current: 80 mA
Maximum offVoltage: 50V
1.2.5 Discrete Inputs
AIM SET, Strobe and RS232 Mode Select Inputs
Asserted: < 0.4 Vdc
Not Asserted: > 1.7 Vdc
Pull-up current: 150 uA
1.2.6 RS-232Outputs
There are two modes of operation for the RS232 outputs. The Data Mode pin, J5 pin 4 selects the
data formats.
1.2.6.1 Standard Mode
When the Mode pin (J5 pin 4) is open:
a. Baud: 9600
b. Data bits: 8
c. Stop bit: 1
d. Parity: None
e. Output rate: 1 +/- .2 seconds
f. Message length: 11 bytes
g. Altitude resolution: 10 foot
h. Works with Garmin and Trimble GPS
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1.2.6.2 Extended Mode
When the Mode pin (J5 pin 4) is grounded:
a. Baud: 1200
b. Data bits: 8
c. Stop bit: 1
d. Parity: None
e. Output rate: 1 +/- .2 seconds
f. Message length: 17 bytes
g. Altitude resolution: 10 foot
h. Temperature resolution: 1 degree C
i. For use with UPSAT MX20 and GPS receivers
1.2.7 Certification
TSO: C88a
Software: DO-178B Level C
Environmental: DO-160D(C1)CAA[(SM)(UF)]XXXXXXZBBBBTBXXXX

Environmental Qualification Form for the SAE5-35 Altitude Data System
NOMENCLATURE: SAE5-35, Altitude Data System
TYPE/MODEL/PART NO: SAE5 – 35 / 305154-00
TSO NUMBER: C88a
MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATION AN/OR OTHER APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION:
SAE5-35 INSTALLATION MANUAL P/N 305186-00
QUALIFICATION TEST PLAN, SAE5-35 ALTITUDE ENCODER. P/N AENC0051
MANUFACTURER: SANDIAAEROSPACE
ADDRESS: 5445 EDITH BLVD. NE, SUITE I ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107
REVISION & CHANGE NUMBER OF DO-160: REV D, DATED JULY27 1997
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Section 2 Installation Considerations
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The SAE5-35Altitude Data System simplifies installations that include GPS, TerrainAware-
ness Systems and other avionics that require RS232 altitude input information. The SAE5-35
provides standard Gillham Grey Code output on its 15 pin connector. Grey code is required
for interface to Mode C ATCRBS and Mode S transponders. Two independent RS232
outputs are provided on the nine pin connector. The SAE5-35 also incorporates SANDIA
aerospace’s exclusive Altitude In-flight Monitoring (AIM) feature that advises pilots if they
deviate from their selected altitude by more than one hundred feet. The AIM feature can be
installed by purchasing SANDIA aerospace’s optional annunciator/switch assembly, P/N
305217-00. Or the installer can supply his own switch and annunciator assembly(s). The
main 15 pin connector follows the standard encoder interconnect used by many manufactur-
ers. By following this convention, upgrading to the SAE5-35 is made easier. If another
manufacturers encoder is being replaced, it is important to check the wiring information
before plugging the existing connector into the SAE5-35. Both the Grey Code output and
each of the RS232 outputs have separate drivers. This ensures that a load on one line does
not load the other. Additionally, the RS232 output is available even if the enable line on the
Grey Code has not been enabled by the transponder.
The SAE5-35 does not require warm up unless the outside temperature is below 20 degrees
C. When warm up time is required, the internal heater is capable of warming the SAE5-35
from -20 degrees C to operating temperature in less than two minutes.
2.2 MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS
The SAE5-35 can be mounted in any axis and either inside or outside the pressure vessel.
Mounting should allow for as short a pressure line as possible from the encoder to the altim-
eter. Be sure to allow an ample service loop on the cable to allow for calibration of the
SAE5-35
CAUTION: DO NOT mount the SAE5-35 in
the direct airstream or near either the hot or
cold air ducts.
2.3 COOLING
The SAE5-35 does not require external cooling.
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3.1 GENERAL
The SAE5-35 is supplied with a mounting tray and solder type mating connectors. It is important
that proper solder techniques be observed in attaching wires to the mating connectors. Failure to do
so could result in a failure in the connection and cause intermittent or non operation of the SAE5-35.
Section 3 Installation Procedures
3.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
3.2.1 Supplied
SAE5-35 System 705154-00
Includes: SAE5-35 Encoder 305154-00
SAE5-35 Installation Manual 305186-00
SAE5-35 Installation Kit 305216-00
15 Pin Mating Connector 305215
15 Pin Connector Hood 305208
9 Pin Mating Connector 305214
9 Pin Connector Hood 305207
MountingTray 305145
Knurled Holdown Nut 305189
3.2.2 Requiredbutnot supplied
Number 6-32 mounting screws
Staticportfitting
3.2.3 OptionalEquipment
AIMAnnunciator,InstallersuppliedorSandia Part Number307217-00
3.3 MOUNTING TRAY INSTALLATION
The mounting tray is mounted to the airframe using either three or four number 6-32 screws. The
mounting hole pattern for the SAE5-35 mounting tray contains five holes. For new installations, it is
recommended that the four corner holes be used to mount the SAE5-35 tray. The fifth hole has been
added to facilitate upgrades from other manufactures encoders. Refer to the SAE5-35 tray dimen-
sions in Figure 3-1 to determine if the hole pattern of the removed system match the hole pattern of
the SAE5-35 mounting tray.
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3.4 STATIC PORT CONNECTION
A standard 1/8 - 27 NPT brass fitting is provided on the front plate of the encoder for attaching to the
aircraft static air system. An adapter may be used to convert this to match the aircraft static plumb-
ing. When attaching the mating fitting, make sure that it is secure and free from leaks that can induce
errors in the static system. In installations where an existing encoder is being replaced, the existing
tubing and fittings should be examined for any damage or deterioration and replaced if necessary. To
reduce the likelihood of the brass fitting rotating while installing the static lines, a “D” shaped hole is
used to mount the brass fitting into the front panel. Upon completion of installation of the SAE5-35, a
Case Leak test is to be performed per FAR Part 43 Appendix E
NOTE: Since significant force can be applied to the encoder
during static fitting installation, dual wrench techniques are al-
ways recommended to avoid damage to the encoder.
3.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
The SAE5-35 is designed to operate from 11-32Vdc without any special wiring considerations.
Power can be supplied from the transponder’s switched A+ output, the transponder circuit breaker or
from the aircraft buss. If supplied from the aircraft buss, the line must be protected with a 2 amp fuse
Figure 3-1
SAE5-35 Outline Dimensions (with tray)
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or circuit breaker. SAE document AS8003 Minimum Performance Standard for Automatic Pressure
Altitude Reporting Code Generating Equipment states that “a means shall be incorporated in the
equipment to indicate the loss of electrical power or the effect thereof, unless the electrical power to
operate the code generating equipment is supplied by anATC Transponder which also supplies an
indication of this power loss.” This is typically accomplished by using the switched A+ output from
the transponder or by connecting the SAE5-35 power input to the transponder circuit breaker. Alter-
natively, the two power pins, 8 and 14, are internally connected in the SAE5-35. Only one of these
connections is necessary to supply power to the unit. The unused connection can be used to drive a
panel-mounted indicator if desired.
All transponder functions including the Grey code output are on the 15 pin connector J4. The RS232
digital outputs for GPS and other avionics requiring this format as well as the AIM function are on
the 9 pin connector J5. The Grey code output on the transponder is disabled whenever Mode C on
the transponder is not selected.
Note: The RS232 serial data output is always present whenever
there is power to the SAE5-35 and the warm up time is com-
pleted, even when the Strobe/Enable line is not grounded.
Note: If power is supplied from the transponder, the RS232 and
AIMfunctionswillbeinoperativewhenthetransponder is turned
off or removed from the aircraft.
Grounding the Strobe/Enable line on J4 pin 6 will enable the transponder Grey code data. There are
three methods used to do this.
1. Permanently grounding this line.
2. The transponder provides a switched ground enable signal.
3. The transponder provides a strobe-ground enable signal.
The SAE5-35 is compatible with all three systems, refer to the appropriate transponder installation
manual for detail. Interconnect information for the most popular transponders can be found in Figure
3-6. For other makes of transponders, refer to the manufacturers installation manual.
Note: If the transponder being interfaced has a strobe output,
the AIM function will not operate properly and should not be
connected.
While several manufacturers use RS232 digital altitude data, their formats and baud rates may vary.
The SAE5-35 can accommodate most data formats by either grounding or leaving pin 4 on J5 open.
If pin 4 is left open, the output baud rate is 9600. If pin 4 is grounded, the output baud rate is 1200.
The RS232 interconnect information can be found in Figure 3-7.
Interconnect information for the most popular transponders can be found in Figures 3-6.The RS232
interconnect information can be found in Figure 3-7.
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Figure 3-2
J4/J5 Connector Wiring
Figure 3-3
J4/J5 Connector Hood Assembly
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The SAE5-35 uses Sub-D solder cup connectors with screw lock assemblies. Proper wire attachment
and assembly of the screw locks and connector hood are shown in Figure 3-2 and 3-3. It is recom-
mended that each wire and solder cup be covered with a piece of shrink tubing or other insulator.

J4 J5
J4 Notes:
1. J4 is 15 Pin receptacle
2. Pin 6 maybestrobedorpermanently grounded.
Pin6mustbegroundedforAIMfunction to
beoperational.
3. Power and ground wires (pins 8, 14 & 15) are
20 AWG. All other wires are 22AWG unless
otherwise noted.
4. Pin 8 and 14 are internally connected in the
SAE5-35. Only one line is necessary to supply
power to the unit. The unused power pin may
beusedasapowerloss indicator if desired.
5. The Garmin 430/530 must be set to Icarus
RS232format.
J5 Notes:
1. J5 is 9 Pin receptacle
2. Maximum lamp current 80mA
3. All wires are 22AWG unless otherwise
noted.
4. AIM switch is a momentary contact
5. Ground pin 4 for 1200 baud
Leave pin 4 open for 9600 baud (see
Paragraph 1.2.6.1 & 1.2.6.2 for details).
6. If the AIM function uses annunciator
lamps provided by the installer, they
should be appropriately labeled. The
lamp connected to pin 9 should be
labeled ‘ALT’and the lamp connected
to pin 8 should be labeled ‘SET’.
Figure 3-4
J4 Pinout
Figure 3-5
J5 Pinout
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Notes:
1. The SAE5-35 has two independent RS232 outputs. RS232 TX2 can be connected to a
second sysytem in the same manner as RS232 TX1
2. The RS232 wires are 22 AWG twisted pair.
3. Shield grounds are ground at the SAE5-35 and open at the unit being interfaced.
4. See Figure 3-5 for AIM function interconnect wiring.
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3.6 CALIBRATION
The SAE5-35 is calibrated at the factory to a pressure datum traceable to the National Bureau of
Standards. However, when the encoder is installed in the aircraft it must be recalibrated to corre-
spondence to the primary flight altimeter, refer to FAR 91.217 and FAR 91.413 for details. This
calibration ensures that the altitude code generated from the SAE5-35 is within 125 feet of the alti-
tude displayed to the pilot.
3.6.1 Equipment Required
1. A calibrated pitot-static test set capable of pumping the system from –1000 feet up the
maximum test altitude.
2. A calibrated transponder ramp tester capable of displaying the encoder altitude informa-
tion.

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3.6.2 Calibration Procedures
Note: The Primary Flight Altimeter must be calibrated per
part 43 section E. Verify compliance with AC-43.13 as appli-
cable.
1. Connect the pitot-static test set to the aircraft static system. The SAE5-35 must be
connected to the aircraft static line near the flight altimeter and the two altitude adjust-
ments buttons must be accessible. Apply power to the altitude encoder and the ATC
transponder and allow the encoder to stabilize. Set primary flight altimeter to 29.92
inches of mercury.
2. Apply vacuum from the pitot-static test set to obtain an altimeter reading of 34,800 feet
(or 100 feet below the maximum test altitude specified in Part 43, appendix F.)
3. Slowly increase altitude and note the flight altimeter at the encoder transition point. If the
transition point is not 34,850 +/- 30 feet (or between –80 feet and –20 feet below the
maximum test altitude), press the increase button (behind slot A) or decrease button
(behind slot B) until the encoder transition point is within tolerance.
4. Increase altitude to obtain an altimeter reading of 35,000 feet (or 100 feet above the
maximum altitude specified in Part 43, appendix F.)
5. Slowly decrease altitude and read the flight altimeter at the encoder transition point. Verify
the transition point is 34,950 +/- 30 feet (or between 20 feet and 80 feet above the maxi-
mum test altitude.) If necessary, press the increase button (behind slot A) or decrease
button (behind slot B) until the encoder transition point is within tolerance.
6. Apply pressure from the pitot-static test set to obtain an altimeter reading of -800feet
7. Slowly decrease altitude and read the flight altimeter at the encoder –800 foot to –900-
transition point. If the transition point is higher than -880 feet, hold the increase altitude
button (behind slot A) while pressing and releasing the decrease altitude button (behind
slot B) until the transition point is –850 +/- 30feet. If the transition point is lower than -
820 feet, hold the decrease altitude button (behind slot B) while pressing and releasing the
increase altitude button (behind slot A) until the transition point is –850 +/- 30feet.
8. Apply pressure from the pitot-static test set to obtain an altimeter reading of -1000feet
9. Slowly increase altitude and read the flight altimeter at the encoder –1000 foot to –900-
transition point. If the transition point is higher than -920 feet, hold the increase altitude
button (behind slot A) while pressing and releasing the decrease altitude button (behind
slot B) until the transition point is –950 +/- 30 feet. If the transition point is lower than -

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980feet, hold thedecreasealtitude button(behindslotB) whilepressingand releasing the
increase altitude button (behind slot A) until the transition point is –950 +/- 30 feet.
10. Repeat steps 2 through 10 until the transition points and the flight altimeter are within
tolerance for both low and high altitudes. Verify several test points throughout the range
toassurecorrespondence between theSAE5-35andthe flight altimeter.
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3.6.3 Placarding
We recommend that the altimeter used for flight reference and the SAE5-35 be placarded with the
followinginformation:
Replacement or re-calibration of the altimeter used for flight
reference requires re-calibration of SAE5-35Altitude Encoder.
Altitude encoded to feet.
Figure 3-8
SAE5-35 Adjustment
3.7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS
The SAE5-35 requires calibration every 24 months per FAR 91.411. All other maintenance of the
SAE5-35 is on condition only.
OOPS!
TheSAE5-35 canbe reset to factory settings by applingpower to
theunitwhilesimultaneouslypressingbothadjustmentsA& B

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Altitude D4 A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4
-1000 0 000000010
-900 0 000000110
-800 0 000000100
-700 0 000001100
-600 0 000001110
-500 0 000001010
-400 0 000001011
-300 0 000001001
-200 0 000011001
-100 0 000011011
0 0000011010
100 0000011110
200 0000011100
300 0000010100
400 0000010110
500 0000010010
600 0000010011
700 0000010001
800 0000110001
900 0000110011
1000 0 000110010
11000000110110
1200 0 000110100
1300 0 000111100
1400 0 000111110
1500 0 000111010
1600 0 000111011
1700 0 000111001
1800 0 000101001
1900 0 000101011
2000 0 000101010
2100 0 000101110
2200 0 000101100
2300 0 000100100
2400 0 000100110
2500 0 000100010
2600 0 000100011
2700 0 000100001
2800 0 001100001
2900 0 001100011
3000 0 001100010
3100 0 001100110
3200 0 001100100
3300 0 001101100
3400 0 001101110
3500 0 001101010
3600 0 001101011
3700 0 001101001
3800 0 001111001
3900 0 001111011
4000 0 001111010
4100 0 001111110
4200 0 001111100
4300 0 001110100
4400 0 001110110
4500 0 001110010
4600 0 001110011
4700 0 001110001
4800 0 0 01010001
4900 0 0 01010011
5000 0 0 01010010
5100 0 0 01010110
5200 0 0 01010100
5300 0 0 01011100
5400 0 0 01011110
5500 0 0 01011010
5600 0 0 01011011
5700 0 0 01011001
5800 0 0 01001001
5900 0 0 01001011
6000 0 0 01001010
6100 0 0 01001110
6200 0 0 01001100
6300 0 0 01000100
6400 0 0 01000110
6500 0 0 01000010
6600 0 0 01000011
6700 0 0 01000001
6800 0 0 11000001
6900 0 0 11000011
7000 0 0 11000010
7100 0 0 11000110
7200 0 0 11000100
7300 0 0 11001100
7400 0 0 11001110
7500 0 0 11001010
7600 0 0 11001011
7700 0 0 11001001
7800 0 0 11011001
7900 0 0 11011011
8000 0 0 11011010
8100 0 0 11011110
8200 0 0 11011100
8300 0 0 11010100
8400 0 0 11010110
8500 0 0 11010010
8600 0 0 11010011
8700 0 0 11010001
8800 0 0 11110001
8900 0 0 11110011
9000 0 0 11110010
9100 0 0 11110110
9200 0 0 11110100
9300 0 0 11111100
9400 0 0 11111110
9500 0 0 11111010
9600 0 0 11111011
9700 0 0 11111001
9800 0 0 11101001
9900 0 0 11101011
10000 0 0 11101010
10100 0 0 11101110
10200 0 0 11101100
10300 0 0 11100100
10400 0 0 11100110
10500 0 0 11100010
Altitude D4 A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4
Figure 3-9
Gillham Grey Code Chart

18 305186-00
10600 0 011100011
10700 0 011100001
10800 0 010100001
10900 0 010100011
11000 0 010100010
111000010100110
11200 0 010100100
11300 0 010101100
11400 0 010101110
11500 0 010101010
11600 0 010101011
11700 0 010101001
11800 0 010111001
11900 0 010111011
12000 0 010111010
12100 0 010111110
12200 0 010111100
12300 0 010110100
12400 0 010110110
12500 0 010110010
12600 0 010110011
12700 0 010110001
12800 0 010010001
12900 0 010010011
13000 0 010010010
13100 0 010010110
13200 0 010010100
13300 0 010011100
13400 0 010011110
13500 0 010011010
13600 0 010011011
13700 0 010011001
13800 0 010001001
13900 0 010001011
14000 0 010001010
14100 0 010001110
14200 0 010001100
14300 0 010000100
14400 0 010000110
14500 0 010000010
14600 0 010000011
14700 0 010000001
14800 0 110000001
14900 0 110000011
15000 0 110000010
15100 0 110000110
15200 0 110000100
15300 0 110001100
15400 0 110001110
15500 0 110001010
15600 0 110001011
15700 0 110001001
15800 0 110011001
15900 0 110011011
16000 0 110011010
16100 0 110011110
16200 0 110011100
16300 0 110010100
16400 0 110010110
16500 0 110010010
16600 0 110010011
16700 0 110010001
16800 0 110110001
16900 0 110110011
17000 0 110110010
17100 0 110110110
17200 0 110110100
17300 0 110111100
17400 0 110111110
17500 0 110111010
17600 0 110111011
17700 0 110111001
17800 0 110101001
17900 0 110101011
18000 0 110101010
18100 0 110101110
18200 0 110101100
18300 0 110100100
18400 0 110100110
18500 0 110100010
18600 0 110100011
18700 0 110100001
18800 0 111100001
18900 0 111100011
19000 0 111100010
19100 0 111100110
19200 0 111100100
19300 0 111101100
19400 0 111101110
19500 0 111101010
19600 0 111101011
19700 0 111101001
19800 0 111111001
19900 0 111111011
20000 0 111111010
20100 0 111111110
20200 0 111111100
20300 0 111110100
20400 0 111110110
20500 0 111110010
20600 0 111110011
20700 0 111110001
20800 0 111010001
20900 0 111010011
21000 0 111010010
211000111010110
21200 0 111010100
21300 0 111011100
21400 0 111011110
21500 0 111011010
21600 0 111011011
21700 0 111011001
21800 0 111001001
21900 0 111001011
22000 0 111001010
22100 0 111001110
22200 0 111001100
22300 0 111000100
22400 0 111000110
22500 0 111000010
22600 0 111000011
22700 0 111000001
Altitude D4 A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4 Altitude D4 A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4

19
22800 0 101000001
22900 0 101000011
23000 0 101000010
23100 0 101000110
23200 0 101000100
23300 0 101001100
23400 0 101001110
23500 0 101001010
23600 0 101001011
23700 0 101001001
23800 0 101011001
23900 0 101011011
24000 0 101011010
24100 0 101011110
24200 0 101011100
24300 0 101010100
24400 0 101010110
24500 0 101010010
24600 0 101010011
24700 0 101010001
24800 0 101110001
24900 0 101110011
25000 0 101110010
25100 0 101110110
25200 0 101110100
25300 0 101111100
25400 0 101111110
25500 0 101111010
25600 0 101111011
25700 0 101111001
25800 0 101101001
25900 0 101101011
26000 0 101101010
26100 0 101101110
26200 0 101101100
26300 0 101100100
26400 0 101100110
26500 0 101100010
26600 0 101100011
26700 0 101100001
26800 0 100100001
26900 0 100100011
27000 0 100100010
27100 0 100100110
27200 0 100100100
27300 0 100101100
27400 0 100101110
27500 0 100101010
27600 0 100101011
27700 0 100101001
27800 0 100111001
27900 0 100111011
28000 0 100111010
28100 0 100111110
28200 0 100111100
28300 0 100110100
28400 0 100110110
28500 0 100110010
28600 0 100110011
28700 0 100110001
28800 0 100010001
Altitude D4 A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4 Altitude D4 A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4
28900 0 100010011
29000 0 100010010
29100 0 100010110
29200 0 100010100
29300 0 100011100
29400 0 100011110
29500 0 100011010
29600 0 100011011
29700 0 100011001
29800 0 100001001
29900 0 100001011
30000 0 100001010
30100 0 100001110
30200 0 100001100
30300 0 100000100
30400 0 100000110
30500 0 100000010
30600 0 100000011
30700 0 100000001
30800 1 100000001
30900 1 100000011
31000 1 100000010
311001100000110
31200 1 100000100
31300 1 100001100
31400 1 100001110
31500 1 100001010
31600 1 100001011
31700 1 100001001
31800 1 100011001
31900 1 100011011
32000 1 100011010
32100 1 100011110
32200 1 100011100
32300 1 100010100
32400 1 100010110
32500 1 100010010
32600 1 100010011
32700 1 100010001
32800 1 100110001
32900 1 100110011
33000 1 100110010
33100 1 100110110
33200 1 100110100
33300 1 100111100
33400 1 100111110
33500 1 100111010
33600 1 100111011
33700 1 100111001
33800 1 100101001
33900 1 100101011
34000 1 100101010
34100 1 100101110
34200 1 100101100
34300 1 100100100
34400 1 100100110
34500 1 100100010
34600 1 100100011
34700 1 100100001
34800 1 101100001
34900 1 101100011
35000 1 101100010