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Summary of Contents for 403

Page 1: ...MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS You have just purchased the best value in STATE OF THE ART cockpit communication This unit is equipped with many new convenient features that will add to your flying enjoyment PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INTERCOM AND CONSULT WITH YOUR A P MECHANIC OR REPAIR STATION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION ...

Page 2: ... connector housing 1 Large control panel 1 Small control panel 2 Knobs 6 Stereo mono switches with mounting nuts and washers 2 4 40 mounting screws 6 Stereo mono control panels 4 6 32 screws 1 Allen wrench Manual Warranty Card Model 403d also contains 1 Wiring harness for DCR with button switch and LED 1 DCR control panel 2 LED holders 2 Sheet metal mounting screws Figure 1 Model 403 403d Typical ...

Page 3: ...ck position when rotated completely counter clockwise Large Control Panel Large Control Panel 6 32 Non magnetic Screws 4 Knobs 2 VOLUME SQUELCH INTERCOM Hex Nuts Washers 2 each Figure 2 Large Control Panel Exploded View INTERCOM AIRCRAFT PANEL Washers 2 Nuts 2 Knobs 2 6 32 Non Magnetic Screws 4 Through panel or Under panel Mounting The intercom can be mounted in any 5 5 inch deep 1 2 inch by 2 5 i...

Page 4: ...n Headphone and Microphone Jack Installation The 403 and 403d intercoms can be installed as either a stereo monaural monaural only or stereo only system With either type of installation you may leave the existing aircraft headphone and microphone jacks in place to use as a convenient tie in point at which to connect wires 8 17 and 21 to the radio or you may connect the intercom to an audio panel i...

Page 5: ...l one 1 4 inch hole in the aircraft panel for each stereo mono switch and one 3 8 inch hole for each head phone jack Figure 5 below 4 Drill one 1 2 inch hole in the aircraft panel for each microphone jack shoulder washer preferably next to the headphone jack 5 Connect headphone and microphone jacks with 20 22 gauge wire preferably 22 gauge as shown in Figure 5 below and page 4 Figure 6 6 Pass the ...

Page 6: ...used switch that station to MONO mode If you don t the entire sys tem will not operate properly and a warning tone may sound Switches and mounting plates for six 6 stations are included with the 403 and 403d OPTIONAL 13 OPTIONAL DCR Control Panel and Switch Assembly 18 19 20 1 17 21 8 22 23 24 25 7 2 10 9 6 3 14 5 4 13 11 12 16 15 ICS Isolate FLIGHTCOM 403 Sq Vol Optional SMALL Panel MIC HDPH CONN...

Page 7: ...one and microphone jacks with 20 22 gauge wire preferably 22 gauge as shown in the Figure 7 below and page 6 Figure 8 Figure 7 Jack Mounting Diagram Mono Only or Stereo Only Stereo Only Jack Installation To attach headphone and microphone jacks to the aircraft panel when you are installing the intercom as a stereo only system 1 Choose a location for each pair of headphone and microphone jacks one ...

Page 8: ... 1 AMP AVIONICS GROUND TRANSMIT KEYLINE RECEIVE AUDIO TRANSMIT AUDIO ICS Isolate FLIGHTCOM 403 Sq Vol ICS Squelch Volume Isolate 403 INTERCOM Optional SMALL Panel FLIGHTCOM 403 Intercom MIC HDPH CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING JACKS AIRCRAFT RADIO Rear view Solder Terminal Side of 25 pin D sub plug male Pins 13 25 14 1 TIP RING BARREL NOTES Auxiliary input is pin no 18 Isolate all mic jacks from airframe ...

Page 9: ...e 6 Figure 8 and page 4 Figure 6 for connector pin numbers and connection information 2 Carefully route all wires away from aircraft controls so that wires do not chafe on or come in contact with control cables push rods trim actuators chains flap followers or other moving devices and Avoid bundling wires with an RF inverter coaxial cables or synchro wiring Use shielded wire for microphone headpho...

Page 10: ...ing Stereo Input and Output Jacks If a music source has not been permanently installed in the aircraft you can install a 3 5 mm stereo mini jack in an accessible location to provide an interface for a portable stereo recorder or CD player Pin numbers 18 and 19 are points of attachment for auxiliary input that will enable listening to another audio source such as a tape player page 4 Figure 6 and F...

Page 11: ...oval DIP Switch Access ON 1 2 3 4 PIN 1 Bushing Hex Nuts 2 Case Top DCR Board Hex Screws 2 DIP Switches Factory Setting ALL OFF DCR Control Panel Installation To install the DCR control panel 1 Find a location for mounting the DCR control panel that is readily accessible for the pilot or radio operator 2 Using the DCR control panel as a template to locate the six mounting holes drill appropriate s...

Page 12: ...lders into panel holes BEFORE installing LEDs RED Wires 1 3 2 Assemble the DCRTM Control Panel before mounting either vertically or horizontally Figure 12 DCR Control Pane PLAY RECORD START Amber LED Red LED Toggle Switch Pushbutton 1 8 Dia Mounting Hole 2 Digital Clearance Recorder Figure 11 DCR Control Panel Exploded View Figure 12 DCR Control Pane Figure 13 By Pass Plug Wiring Diagram 1 2 7 8 9...

Page 13: ... volume control to a comfortable listening level Figure 14 Correct Positioning of Boom and Microphone ZERO to 1 8 from mouth Adjusting the Squelch Control To adjust the squelch control 1 While no one is talking turn the intercom Squelch control knob as far clockwise as possible while still blocking background noise 2 Re adjust the setting in flight to compensate for different noise levels NOTE if ...

Page 14: ...ication from the aircraft radio an automatic instant muting feature will prevent interference with critical voice communications by reducing the auxiliary input volume When intercom or radio conversation ends the muting feature will deactivate to restore full music volume If you do not wish to have intercom conversations interrupt music you can partially disable the instant muting feature by caref...

Page 15: ...ck a recording 1 Set the toggle switch to PLAY 2 Press the START button The recording will replay each time you press the START button Stopping Playback before the End of a Message To stop playback before the end of a message 1 Set the toggle switch to RECORD 2 Quickly return the toggle switch back to PLAY Erasing a Recording To erase a recording 1 Set the toggle switch to RECORD 2 Press the START...

Page 16: ...ch 1 is in the ON position and the Isolate switch is in the Isolate position the pilot will not hear his sidetone while transmitting but passengers will be able to monitor his transmissions The receive functions however will work normally as described in the Pilot Isolate Switch section on page 12 of this manual Problem the unit is completely dead Reason there may not be voltage available through ...

Page 17: ...er electric gyro the intercom may not be insulated from the airframe Solution do the following 1 Insulate all microphone jacks from the aircraft frame and run a separate ground wire from each jack to pin 13 on the intercom 2 Be sure the ground lead from the intercom is connected to an avionics ground wire Reason if using a monaural headset the switch next to the headphone jack may be in the Stereo...

Page 18: ...blem may be within the radios and or headsets Solution check the radio and headsets in another aircraft If the intercom does not work after all attempts to correct a problem contact us by phone letter or through our web site Include the model number a detailed description of the problem and your name and contact information Do not return the unit without first contacting us Usually the problem is ...

Page 19: ...n any way This warranty does not apply in the event of accident abuse improper installation unauthorized repair tampering modification fire flood collision or other damage from external sources including damage which is caused by user replaceable parts leaking batteries etc This warranty does not extend to any other equipment or aircraft to which this product may be attached or connected The foreg...

Page 20: ... of Flightcom Corporation Specifications subject to change without notice 2007 Flightcom Corporation Flightcom Corporation 7340 SW Durham Road Portland OR 97224 USA www flightcom net Phone 503 684 8229 Fax 503 620 2943 600 0036 00 Rev G ...

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