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WX-950
Installation Manual
1-6
Rev. C
1.5 INTERFACE
The electrical characteristics of all input and output signals are detailed in Appendix A.
1.6 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED NOT SUPPLIED
Circuit Breaker The WX-950 is protected via an internal fuse (see para 4.6). For external
circuit breaker protection, a 5 A circuit breaker is recommended for 14 V
aircraft systems and a 3 A circuit breaker for 28 V systems.
12 to 28 VDC Power Supply Power supply capable of providing 12 to 28 VDC at 30 Watts is required to
do the pre-installation test procedure.
WX-950 Test Cable This cable is required to do the pre-installation test procedure. The cable
can be purchased from Goodrich Avionics Systems (P/N 803-10950-001) or
fabricated from the details provided in figure 2-1.
WX-SM Skinmapper WX-SM Skinmapper (P/N 78-8060-5859-6 with Mod. 2 (P/N 816-10012-001)
installed) is required to verify the suitability of a selected WX-950 antenna
location.
WX-PA Portable Analyzer WX-PA Portable Analyzer Kit (P/N 78-8060-5791-1) is required to do the
post installation checkout.
Surface Preparation Alodine 1001, required for installation of the Stormscope® antenna.
Antenna Sealant For pressurized aircraft, use a sealant meeting the requirements of SAE
AMS-S-8802 such as Flamemaster CS3204 Class B. For non-pressurized
aircraft, use a non-corrosive sealant that meets the physical requirements
of MIL-A-46146 such as General Electric RTV162.
Heading Input Cable This cable provides aircraft heading information to the WX-950. See
paragraph 2.7.3. for cable specification and requirement.
Synchro Inverter If 400Hz synchro drive is not available.
1.7 INSTALLATION APPROVAL
The installation of Stormscope® systems, if not installed under a type certificate or supplemental type
certificate, must be treated as a major alteration on F.A.A. form 337. Application for approval may be made
at any F.A.A. Air Carrier, General Aviation, or Flight Standards district Office.
1.8 WARRANTY INFORMATION
The Stormscope® WX-950 Weather Mapping System is warranted for two years from the date of
installation (not to exceed 30 months from the date of shipment from Goodrich Avionics Systems) subject to
the following limitations.
1.8.1 Warranty Statement
Goodrich Avionics Systems, (hereinafter called Goodrich Avionics Systems), warrants each item of new
equipment manufactured or sold by Goodrich Avionics Systems to be free from defects in material and
workmanship, under normal use as intended, for a period of 30 months from date of shipment by Goodrich
Avionics Systems to an authorized facility, or 24 months from date of installation by an authorized facility,
whichever occurs first. No claim for breach of warranties will be allowed unless Goodrich Avionics Systems
is notified thereof, in writing, within thirty (30) days after the material or workmanship defect is found.
The obligation of Goodrich Avionics Systems shall be limited to replacing or repairing at its factory the
equipment found defective under terms of this warranty certificate; providing that such equipment is
returned in an approved shipping container, transportation charges prepaid, to Goodrich Avionics Systems,
Grand Rapids, Michigan, or such other location as Goodrich Avionics Systems may authorize. Goodrich
Avionics Systems reserves the right to have necessary repairs performed by an authorized agency.