COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
AVIATION RECORDERS
Model FA5000
Initial Issue Page 601
Sep. 30/11
Repair
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REPAIR
1.
GENERAL
This section is intended to contain information required to restore a worn or damaged part
to a serviceable condition. However, the Model FA5000 is a completely solid-state device
that does not contain any electro-mechanical moving parts. The Model FA5000 has been
designed as maintenance-free unit which makes extensive use of surface mount technol-
ogy (SMT). The repair of printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) containing SMT components
requires specialized factory equipment, training, and techniques, therefore, such PWAs
are not field-repairable. Only the L
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3AR Repair Station, FAA: LD7R612J;
EASA.145.4620 is authorized to repair the FA5001 to component level in accordance with
L
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3AR Factory test, calibration and repair specifications.
As a result, the Model FA5000’s maintenance philosophy is replacement of failed assem-
blies. In the case of the Model FA5000, the replaceable assemblies are the Video Card
PWA (P/N: P/N: 5001
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6133
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11 only) Aircraft Interface PWA, the Main Processor PWA,
and the Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU).
When it has been determined that one or more of these assemblies is faulty, the faulty
assembly(ies) should be removed and returned to the Aviation Recorders factory for re-
pair or replacement. Attempts to repair any of these assemblies will void the warranty.
Extreme care should be used when handling these assemblies.
CAUTION:THE FA5000 CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ELECTRO–STATIC
DESTRUCTION (ESD). PRIOR TO HANDLING PWAs, ENSURE PROPER PER-
SONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED. INSURE THAT CARDS ARE
PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING CONDUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR
STORING.
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