Service Information Letter: Gables Engineering

GABLES ENGINEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER

1. Subject Shutterwheel Switch Replacement.
2. Purpose To inform owners and operators of GABLES control panels equipped with
shutterwheel switches p/n 700-D27980NN and p/n 700-D27980CN of the
availability of new shutterwheel switch replacements.
3. Effectivity This Service Information Letter applies to the following GABLES control panel
series:
G6074 VHF Communications G6200 VHF Communications
G6201 VHF/HF Communications G6204 ADF
G6223 VHF Communications G6225 ADF
G6228 VHF/HF Communications G6229 VOR/DME
4. Compliance Compliance with this Service Information Letter is optional and should be
performed at the discretion of the owner/operator.
5. Planing New shutterwheel switch kits may be obtained from GABLES by ordering kit part
number 700-B45467 to replace p/n 700-D27980NN and by ordering kit part number
700-B45468 to replace p/n 700-D27980CN.
6. History The GABLES control panels listed under the effectivity section of this Service
Information Letter have shutterwheel switches that are being replace by new
shutterwheel switches that are more reliable and easier to maintain. These new
shutterwheel switches are available as part of a kit that includes a flex connector
assembly and new PC board sockets for the J3 and J4 locations.
The new flex connector included in the kit will expedite the removal and
reinstallation of the shutterwheel switches.
The new PC board sockets are included as a convenience to give the operators the
option to replace the existing shutterwheel to PC board interface connection in
case of wear or damage of the existing sockets.
Owner/operators of these control panels may replace the existing shutterwheel
switches with the new shutterwheel switches at their discretion. The existing
shutterwheel switches will no longer be supported in new control panel sales or
repairs. Owner/operators participating in the shutterwheel switch exchange
program will receive the new shutterwheel switches in exchange for existing
shutterwheel switches.
7. Instructions Replace existing shutterwheel switches with new shutterwheel switches by

performing the following steps:
A. Remove front panel knobs by loosening set screws. Retain knobs for reinstallation.
Original Issue: October 29/1999 Shutterwheel Switches Service Information Letter No. 50
Rev 0: October 29/1999 Page 1 of 3
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B. Remove front plastic by removing attaching screws. Retain front plastic and attaching screws
for reinstallation.
C. Remove control panel top and bottom covers by removing attaching screws. Retain top and
bottom covers and attaching screws for reassembly.
D. Remove shutterwheel switches, as required, by removing attaching screws. Retain screws for
reinstallation.
E. The following steps may be performed to gain access to PC board sockets J3 and J4 for
inspection and/or replacement of connector sockets.
(1) Remove nut(s) attaching front panel switch(es) to front metal plate. Retain nut(s) for
reassembly.
(2) Remove screws securing LCD display(s) to front metal plate. Retain screws for
reinstallation.
(3) Remove screws attaching front metal plate to upper and lower chassis posts. Retain
screws for reinstallation.
(4) Remove lower posts by removing attaching screws to backplate. Retain lower posts and
attaching screws for reinstallation.
(5) Remove front strip from PC board assembly by removing attaching screws. Retain front
strip and attaching screws for reinstallation.
(6) Remove PC board rear bracket by removing attaching screws. Retain PC board rear
bracket and attaching screws for reinstallation.
(7) Remove screws and spacers attaching PC1-3 board(s) to MPU FIFO PC board. Retain
screws and spacers for reinstallation.
CAUTION:
EXERCISE CARE WHEN DISCONNECTING PC BOARDS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
INTERCONNECTING PINS.
(8) Carefully remove MPU FIFO PC board from PC1-3 board(s).

(9) Inspect and/or replace PC board sockets J3 and J4 as needed. Use p/n 213-0138 PC
board sockets supplied with modification kit for replacement of damaged/faulty PC board
sockets J3/J4.
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CAUTION:
EXERCISE CARE WHEN CONNECTING PC BOARDS TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
INTERCONNECTING PINS.
(10) Carefully install MPU FIFO PC board to PC1-3 board(s) removed in step 7.E.(8) above.
(11) Secure PC1-3 board(s) to MPU FIFO PC board using screws and spacers removed in
step 7.E.(7) above.
(12) Install PC board rear bracket and secure using screws removed in step 7.E.(6) above.
(13) Install front strip to PC board assembly and secure using attaching screws removed in
step 7.E.(5) above.
(14) Install lower posts and secure to backplate using attaching screws removed in step
7.E.(4) above.
(15) Secure front metal plate to upper and lower chassis posts using attaching screws
removed in step 7.E.(3) above.
(16) Secure LCD display(s) to front metal plate using attaching screws removed in step
7.E.(2) above.
(17) Secure front panel switch(es) to front metal plate using attaching nut(s) removed in step
7.E.(1) above.
F. Install new shutterwhell switch(es), p/n 700-D41000G as replacement for existing shutterwheel
switch(es) p/n 700-D27980NN or 700-D41000H as replacement for existing shutterwheel
switch(es) p/n 700-D27980CN.
G. Secure new shutterwheel switch(es) to front metal plate using attaching screws removed in
step 7.D above.
H. Install control panel top and bottom covers and secure in place using attaching screws
removed in step 7.C above.
I. Install front plastic and secure to control panel using attaching screws removed in step 7.B.
above.
J. Install front panel knobs and secure in place by tightening the corresponding set screws.
K. Test control panel as follows:
(1) Prior to installation in aircraft, verify the system equipment interfacing with the
corresponding Control Panel, is operating properly and all applicable tests have been
performed. Refer to the latest revision of the applicable CMM/IPL, Testing and Fault
Isolation section, or in the absence of the CMM/IPL, the latest revision of the Acceptance
Test Procedure to perform testing of control panel.

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7. Instructions Replace existing shutterwheel switches with new shutterwheel switches by

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(8) Carefully remove MPU FIFO PC board from PC1-3 board(s).

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