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Chapter 23 –Communications
1. Audio System
1.a. Audio System - Flight Condition and security of mounting. X X X X X X X X X X X X
Compartment Control
Unit and Power Panels (Card 09–08)

1.b. Audio System - Flight Condition and security. X X X X X X X X X X X X

Compartment Speakers
and Speaker Panel
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Assembly (Card 09–08)

1.c. Audio System - Flight Condition and security. X

Compartment Pilot and
Co-Pilot Head Sets (Card 02–03)

1.d. Audio System - Condition and security of mounting; X X X X X X X X X X X X

Passenger Address microphone for condition; ceiling
System speakers for condition and security.
(Pre Mod 6/2028) (Card 11–12)

1.e. Audio System Operational test of interphone and X

audio integrating systems.
(Pre Mod 6/2028)
(Card FUN–B4)

VHF and VHF Standby:

2. VHF and VHF Standby - Condition and security of mounting X X X X X X X X X X X X
Antennas and adjacent structure, connections for
security; fiberglass cover for cracks and

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(Pre Mod 6/2003)
deterioration; wire whip(s) for bending
or misalignment.
(Card 10–04)
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2.a. Antennas - Control Units Condition and security of mounting. X X

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(Pre Mod SOO 6215)

(Pre Mod 6/2049) (Card 29–07)
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2.b. Antennas - VHF/FM Unit Condition and security of mounting; X X X X
cables for condition and connector for
security.
(Card 23–14g)

2.c.(1) Antennas - VHF Upper Condition and security; control and X X X X X X X X X X X X

Aft Antenna indications for condition; wiring and
(Mod 6/2003) connectors for security. Clean as
required.
(Card 10–4a)

2.c.(2) Antennas - VHF Upper Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

Aft Antenna between the antenna and the airframe
(Mod 6/2003) (< 3.0 milliohms).

Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.

Refer to Inspection

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Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 17–19f)

2.d.(1) Antennas - VHF Fwd Condition and security; control and X X X X X X X X X X X X

Antenna indications for condition; wiring and
(Mod 6/2003) connectors for security. Clean as
required.
(Card 10–4Bb)

2.d.(2) Antennas - VHF Fwd Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

Antenna between the antenna and the airframe
(Mod 6/2003) (< 3.0 milliohms).

Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.

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Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 17–19g)
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2.e.(1) Antennas - VHF Lower Condition and security; control and X X X X X X X X X X X X
Aft Antenna indications for condition; wiring and
(Mod SOO 6231) connectors for security. Clean as
(Mod 6/2003) required.
(Card 10–4c)

2.e.(2) Antennas - VHF Lower Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

Aft Antenna between the antenna and the airframe
(Mod SOO 6231) (< 3.0 milliohms).
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(Mod 6/2003)
Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 17–19h)

2.f.(1) Antennas - VHF FM Condition and security; control and X X X X X X X X X X X X

Antenna indicators for condition; wiring and
(Mod SOO 6296) connectors for security. Clean as
required.
(Card 10–4D)

2.f.(2) Antennas - VHF FM Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

Antenna between the antenna and the airframe
(Mod SOO 6296) (< 3.0 milliohms).

Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.

Refer to Inspection

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Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 17–19k)
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3. HF System
3.a. HF System - Antennas Condition, masts for cracks and X X X X X X X X X X X X
security; wire for proper tension and
(Pre Mod SOO 6215)
loose connections; cable covering
(Pre Mod 6/2003)
for cracks and deterioration; tension
unit at vertical stabilizer tip for cracks,
corrosion and security. Lead-in sleeves
for cracks and security. Insulators for
condition; connections for security.
Clean as required.
(Cards 10–02, 10–03)

3.b. HF System -Transceivers Condition and security of mounting. X X

/Control Units
(Pre Mod SOO 6215)

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(Pre Mod 6/2049) (Card 29–07)

3.c. HF System - Antenna Connections for security and mounting X X X X X X

Coupler for security. Clean as required.
(Pre Mod SOO 6215)
(Pre Mod 6/2049) (Card 18–15)

3.d. HF System - HF Power Condition and security of mounting, X X X X X X

Unit cables for condition and connectors for
security.
(Pre Mod SOO 6215)
(Pre Mod 6/2049) (Card 18–12a)

3.e.(1) HF System - HF Control Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X

Head (PS440) for condition and security of attachment.
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) (Card 18–30a)

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3.e.(2) HF System - HF Control Inspect grounding of wiring bundle X X X X X X
Head (PS440) shield braid to airframe structure
(< 2.5 milliohms).
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 18–30b)
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3.f.(1) HF System - Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X

HF Receiver/Exciter for condition and security of attachment.
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) (Card 18–30c)

3.f.(2) HF System - Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

HF Receiver/Exciter between the mounting tray and the
airframe (< 2.5 milliohms).
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 18–30d)

3.g.(1) HF System - HF Receiver Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X

Amplifier (KPA 1052) for condition and security of attachment.
(Mod SOO 6215)

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(Mod 6/2049) (Card 18–30e)
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3.g.(2) HF System - HF Receiver Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X
Amplifier (KPA 1052) between the mounting tray and the
airframe (< 2.5 milliohms).
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 18–30f)

3.h.(1) HF System - HF Coupler Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X

(KAC 1052) for condition and security of attachment.
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) (Card 18–30g)

3.h.(2) HF System - HF Coupler Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

(KAC 1052) between the mounting tray and the

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airframe (< 2.5 milliohms).
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 18–30h)

3.h.(3) HF System - HF Coupler Pressure test coupler.

(KAC 1052)
Note Refer to Maintenance Manual. Every Year
(Mod SOO 6215)
(Mod 6/2049) (Cards 18–32, CAL 18–32)

3.i.(1) HF System - HF Antenna Condition, mast for cracks and security; X X X X X X X X X X X X

wire for proper tension and loose
(Mod SOO 6215)

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connections; cable covering for cracks
(Mod 6/2049)
and deterioration; tension unit at vertical
stabilizer tip for cracks.
(Cards 10–02, 10–03)
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3.i.(2) HF System - HF Antenna Inspect bonding of the antenna bonding X X X X X X
strap from antenna coupler to antenna
(Mod SOO 6215)
base.(< 3 milliohms).
(Mod 6/2049)
Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 18–30i)
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4. Communication
Installation
4.a. Communication Cables for condition; connections for X X
Installation - Cables, security; bonding wire for condition and
Connectors and Terminal security. Clean as required.
Blocks
(Card 29–08)

4.b. Communication Cracks, corrosion and security. X X X X

Installation - Equipment Vibration isolators for deterioration
Shock Mounts and condition; proper bonding wire for
condition and security.

(Card 22–05)

4.c. Communication Condition and security (minimum length X X X X X X X X X X X X

Installation - Static one inch wick extension from sheath).
Discharge Wicks
(Cards 12–03, 13–01, 14–01)

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4.d. Communication Rod for condition and security. X
Installation - Lightning
Protection (Card 01–10)

4.e. Communication Operational Test. X

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5.(1) Pilot/Co-Pilot Audio Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X
Panel for condition and security of attachment.
(KMA 29)
(Mod SOO 6209)
(Mod 6/2049) (Cards 16–20a, 16–20c)

5.(2) Pilot/Co-Pilot Audio Inspect grounding of wiring bundle X X X X X X

Panel shield to airframe structure (< 2.5
(KMA 29) milliohms).
(Mod SOO 6209) Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
(Mod 6/2049)
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Cards 16–20b, 16–20d)

5.(3) Pilot/Co-Pilot Audio Audio panel emergency switch X X X X X X

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Panel operational test.
(KMA 29)
(Mod SOO 6209)
(Mod 6/2049) (Card 16–20e)

6.(1) Audio System Isolation Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X

Amplifier (NAT 247) for condition and security of attachment.
(Mod 6/2049) (Card 15–26b)

6.(2) Audio System Isolation Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

Amplifier (NAT 247) between the unit and the airframe
(< 2.5 milliohms).
(Mod 6/2049)
Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection

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Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 15–26a)
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7. MMDR
7.a.(1) MMDR #1 Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X
(Mod 6/2049) for condition and security of attachment.
(Card 15–25a)

7.a.(2) MMDR #1 Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

(Mod 6/2049) between the mounting tray and the
airframe (< 2.5 milliohms).
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Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.

Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 15–25b)

7.b.(1) MMDR #2 Condition and security; bonding wires X X X X X X

(Mod SOO 6209) for condition and security of attachment.
(Mod 6/2049) (Card 15–25c)

7.b.(2) MMDR #2 Inspect bonding of the mating surfaces X X X X X X

(Mod SOO 6209) between the mounting tray and the
(Mod 6/2049) airframe (< 2.5 milliohms).

Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.

Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.

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(Card 15–25d)

8. Emergency Frequency Operational Test. X X X X X X

Com Tuning Switch
(Card 15–27)
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9.(1) GPS/IRIDIUM/WiFi Condition, security and corrosion; X X X X X X X X X X X X
Antenna condition of external fillet seal; condition
of coaxial cables and connectors and
(SOO 6288)
security of attachment of coaxial cables.
(SOO 6298)
(Card 10–9)

9.(2) GPS/IRIDIUM/WiFi Inspect bonding of mating surfaces X X X X X X

Antenna between the antenna baseplate and
airframe (<3.0 milliohms).
(SOO 6288)
(SOO 6298) Note HIRF/IEL/DEL inspection.
Refer to Inspection
Requirements,
Page 7, Para 12 for details.
(Card 17–19l)

10.(1) SkyNode SAT COM Condition, security and corrosion; X X X X X X

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Transceiver electrical wires and connectors for
condition and security of attachment.
(SOO 6298)
(Card 15–28)

10.(2) SkyNode SAT COM Function test. (Power on). X X X X X X

Transceiver
(SOO 6298) (Card FUN–D7)

11. SAT COM Panel/Dialer Condition, security and corrosion; X X X X X X

(RC6000/A) electrical wires and connectors for
condition and security of attachment.
(SOO 6298)
(Card 16–18k)

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