LIMITED WARRANTY

THIS MODEL A-30 DIGITIZER IS WARRANTEED BY ACK

TECHNOLOGIES INC. AGAINST DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND
WORKMANSHIP FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM IT’S
MANUFACTURING DATE. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IF THE
ENCLOSED WARRANTY CARD HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND
RETURNED TO ACK TECHNOLOGIES INC. WITHIN 15 DAYS OF IT’S
INSTALLATION. THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY TO
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE MODEL A-30 DIGITIZER WHEN
MODEL A-30 ALTITUDE DIGITIZER
RETURNED FREIGHT PREPAID TO OUR MANUFACTURING
FACILLITY. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT INCLUDE REPAIR OR
OPERATION MANUAL
REPLACEMENT OF ANY UNIT WHICH HAS BEEN IMPROPERLY
USED , INSTALLED, OR WHICH IS PHYSICALLY DAMAGED. EXCEPT
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AS PROVIDED HEREIN ACK TECHNOLOGIES INC. MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARANTIES , AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MOD 8 GRAY CODE OUTPUT TO 42,000 FEET TWO RS 232 OUTPUTS
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PERTICULAR PURPOSE IS
LIMITED IN IT’S DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN MOD 4 GRAY CODE OUTPUT TO 30,750 FEET
LIMITED WARRANTIES SET FORTH HEREIN. ACK TECHNOLOGIES
INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR
MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN NO
EMPLOYEE, AGENT, DEALER, OR OTHER PERSON IS AUTHORIZED
TO GIVE ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE ON BEHALF OF ACK
TECHNOLOGIES INC.
YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM ST ATE TO STATE

FAA TSO C-88a

APPROVAL

4440 WEST JULIAN STREET

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 95110 THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE
WITH MODEL A-30 ENCODERS
PHONE 408 287-8021 The conditions and test required for TSO authorization of SERIAL NUMBER 85,000 AND
this article are minimum performance standards. It is the
responsibility of those desiring to install the article either ABOVE (MOD 4 AND ABOVE)
on or within a specific type or class of aircraft to
FAX 408 971-7879 determine that the aircraft installation conditions are
within the TSO standards.

E MAIL [email protected] MANUAL PART NUMBER A30M REVISION 03 07/09/2003

 TABLE OF CONTENTS TRANSPONDER ALTITUDE REPLY ERRATIC
1. Transponder not functioning properly. Repair or replace
SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION transponder.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 2. Intermittent data connection. Check parallel data connections.
SECTION 3 PIN OUT 3. If Narco AT50 or AT50A transponder see section 10 for capacitor
SECTION 4 RS 232 OUTPUTS removal instructions.
SECTION 5 CALIBRATION ALTITUDE REPLY SHOWS DESCENT WHILE CLIMBING OR
SECTION 6 OPERATION CLIMBING WHILE DESCENDING
SECTION 7 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS 1. One data input line not connected. Check parallel data input lines.
SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS 2. Transponder not latching in one data line. Replace or repair
SECTION 9 PARTS LIST transponder.
SECTION 10 TRANSPONDER CONNECTION 3. If Narco AT50 or AT50A transponder see section 10 for capacitor
SECTION 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING removal instructions.

SECTION 12 WARRANTY SECTION 12 WARRANTY

THE BACK COVER OF THIS MANUAL CONTAINS OUR COMPLETE
SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION LIMITED WARRANTY
The model A-30 digitizer is designed to work with all modern mode
A/C and mode S transponders. In the mod 4 through mod 7 Model A-30 digitizers mod 4 and above (serial number 85000 and above)
configuration the digitizer reports to 30,750 feet and provides parallel must be returned to our facility for warranty repair or service. No field
gray code output. In the mod 8 and above configuration, the digitizer service is authorized on mod 4 and above digitizers.
reports to 42,000 feet and provides both parallel gray code and two RS
232 outputs which are jumper selectable in the most popular data Should it become necessary to return the digitizer for warranty repair or
formats. RS 232 altitude reporting is jumper selectable in 10 or 100 foot service to our facility, please call or email us before sending the unit.
increments. The mod 4 and mod 8 configurations are plug compatible contact us at:
with all earlier mod 1, 2 and 3 digitizers (serial numbers 2,400 through
84,999). Care must be taken when replacing earlier digitizers to make PHONE 408 287-8021
sure that power is only applied to pin 8. See section 8 of this manual FAX 408 971-6879
before replacing earlier encoders. The cable assembly supplied with the E MAIL [email protected]
digitizer is tested and complies with all requirements of FAR 23.1359
and FAR 23.853 and is suitable for installation in any part 23 aircraft. All units must be returned to our facility freight prepaid. Our shipping
address is as follows:
ACK TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 440 W. JULIAN ST.
MOUNTING
SAN JOSE, CA 95110
The Model A-30 digitizer is designed to be located in the same
environmental area as the primary altimeter used for flight reference. Make sure that you have included a return address which is suitable for
Avoid mounting the digitizer in the direct airflow of hot or cold air inlets. UPS return shipment (no P.O. boxes or APO numbers).
The digitizer may be mounted in any position within the aircraft. Use
6-32 fasteners or 5/32” rivets to attach the mounting tray (P/N A30.03). Please include a short description of the problem you have been
Make sure the head of the fastener used does not protrude above the experiencing and a telephone number where you may be reached during
recess in the tray. the day.
 POWER INPUT
10 to 32 Volt DC power to the digitizer should be supplied directly from
the main power buss of the aircraft. The circuit should be protected by a
15 PIN PLUG 2 – 3 amp circuit breaker or fuse meeting FAR 23.1357 requirements.
WHEN USING THE MODEL A-30
(see figure 1) We do not recommend that transponder switched power

J1
DIGITIZER WITH NARCO AT50 OR
AT50A TRANSPONDERS IF be used for digitizer power. See section 3 for pin out information.
MT3

MT1
UNSTABLE OR ERATIC ALTITUDE
REPORTING IS ENCOUNTERD
Q11 C16 Q 8 C14 Q 6 C11 Q 4 C6 Q2 C4 D1 IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE MAIN A/C BUSS
THESE 10 CAPACITORS. PROPER
+10 - 32 VOLTS DC POWER INPUT A-30 DIGITIZER

R1
SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENT
U8

FIGURE 1
C36

REMOVAL PROCEEDURE MUST BE

FOLLOWED.

R2
Q12 C17 Q9 C15 Q 7 C12 Q5 C7 Q3 C5 Q1
MARK THE TSO LABEL AS MOD 13
WHEN THESE CAPACITORS ARE 2-3 AMP FUSE

R3
OR CIRCUIT BREAKER
+
REMOVED.
C29

PIN 8
RED WIRE

U1
U2
C18

PIN 15

C8
R23

+ A/C GROUND BLACK WIRE

FIGURE 10
C19

R11
D2

PITOT-STATIC CONNECTION
NARCO AT50 AND Pitot-Static hookup to the A-30 is through the port in the top of the case.
AT50A TRANSPONDERS
The factory installed port is designed to use 3/16” diameter EPDM hose
which is enclosed with the unit. An optional 1/8” NPT port fitting (P/N
A30.06.02) is also included with the unit. Refer to FAR 23.1325.
NOTE: NARCO AT50 AND AT50A TRANSPONDERS CHASSIS
NUMBER CNG218B4 OR CNR218B4 AND BELOW MUST BE
1. Identify the static source line which is connected to the primary flight
MODIFIED AS PER NARCO SERVICE BULLETIN AT-50A-5 DATED
altimeter used for flight reference.
SECTION 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 2. If installing into an aircraft with no static system, determine the source
of static pressure that is used by the primary flight altimeter. At that
NO MOD C ALTITUDE REPLY FROM TRANSPONDER source place an “T” fitting which will allow you to connect the EPDM
IF MODE C FRAMING PULSES ARE PRESENT hose (P/N A30.06.04) which is supplied with the unit to that source.

1. Make sure Digitizer pin 6 is grounded unless directed otherwise by 3. Chose a location in the static line that is accessible and is as close to
the transponder manufacturer. the digitizer as possible. Provide for positive drainage of moisture and
routing of the line as per FAR 23.1325 PAR (b) (1) & (11) (See figure 2)
2. Make sure power is applied to pin 8 of the Digitizer and pin 15 is
grounded. 4. Cut the static line at this location. Make sure not to contaminate the
inside of the static line when cutting it. Use a razor blade on plastic line
3. If using with a Narco AT50 or AT50A transponder see note in section and a tubing cutter on metal line.
10 on service bulletin AT50-5.
5. Install the plastic “T” fitting supplied (P/N A30.06.05) in the static line.
4. Make sure proper digitizer warm-up time has transpired. If installing this fitting in plastic static line use the two reducing rubber
adaptors supplied (P/N A30.06.06). If installing this fitting in metal static
IF MODE C FRAMING PULSES ARE NOT PRESENT line cut two 1” long pieces from the EPDM. Secure the “T” fitting and
rubber hose using the supplied spring clamps. (P/N A30.06.07 &
1. Check transponder antenna for corrosion or poor airframe grounding.
A30.06.08) (See Figure 2)
check SVWR of antenna and cable.
6. Secure the end of the EPDM hose to the port on the digitizer. Use the
2. Make sure the transponder is in altitude reporting mode. Mode A/C or
spring clamp supplied (P/N A30.06.07) to retain the hose to the port.
Alt on transponder.
 7. If the alternate 1/8” NP static connection is to be used, remove the SECTION 10 TRANSPONDER CONNECTION
top cover and install the alternate port fitting (P/N A30.06.02). See Data transfer to the transponder is accomplished by connecting the
section 4 for cover removal procedure. You may also connect the data lines C1 through A4 to their corresponding pins on the
alternate port to the existing port by cutting a short piece of the transponder. D4 is connected when reporting is required above
EPDM hose and connecting it between fittings and securing each end 30,750 feet. Ground pin 6 of the model A-30 digitizer unless
with the supplied spring clamps. (See figure 2) instructed otherwise by the transponder manufacturer. Some
modern transponders will accept RS 232 serial data. Consult the
transponder manufacturers installation instructions for proper
connection and RS 232 configuration.
A-30 DIGITIZER

PIN 1 BLUE/W (1)

PIN 5 LT BROWN

PIN 10 ORANGE
ALTERNATE PORT FITTING

PIN 9 YELLOW

PIN 13 VIOLET

PIN 6 BROWN
PIN 2 GREEN

PIN 12 GRAY
PIN 3 WHITE
REPLACE

PIN 11 PINK
PIN 4 BLUE
CABLE P/N A30.11.01
EPDM HOSE P/N A30.06.04
5/16" SPRING CLIP POSITIVE DRAINAGE OF
P/N A30.06.07 MOISTURE AND ROUTING PER
EPDM TUBE FAR 23.1325 PAR (b) (1) & (2)
A1 A2 A4 B1 B2 B4 C1 C2 C4 D4 TRANSPONDER
COUPLING "T" FITTING
14 13 15 19 17 16 21 18 20 10 (2) ARC RT359A/459A/859A
STATIC CONNECTION STATIC CONNECTION SEE BECKER ATC 2000/3401
16 15 14 17 19 18 22 21 20 23 (2)
FIGURE 2 SEE ITEM 5 THIS SECTION
1 2 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (2) BECKER ATC 4401
STATIC LINE
4 6 8 9 10 11 3 5 7 NC (2) BENDIX TRP-2060/2061/660
A B C D E F H J K NC (2) BENDIX TR541A/641B
12 10 7 6 5 4 8 11 9 3 (2) COLLINS TDR-950/950L
7 5 3 12 13 14 8 6 4 NC 2 EDO-AIRE RT-777
SECTION 3 PIN OUT 3 5 6 9 11 12 10 4 7 18 (2) GARMIN 320/320A/327 (3)
A connecting cable (P/N A30.11.01) is supplied with the digitizer. The
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NC 3 GENAVE BETA 5000
cable is color coded to facilitate transponder connection. Please
verify proper location of the color coded wires before installing the 6 7 9 4 1 2 3 8 10 NC (2) KING KT76/78
cable. On MOD 8 and up digitizers an add on wire kit is included (P/N M K J E C B D L H 8 (2) KING KT76A/78A/76C/79
A30.11.02) to provide output for the two RS 232 outputs and the D4 G H J K L M P R S NC B (2) KING 750A
data line. These wires must be inserted in the 15 pin jack. See figure 3
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NC 5 KING KT75
for proper placement of these wires. The wire provided is tested by us
and meets the requirements of FAR 23.1359 and 23.853. 9 10 11 12 13 17 18 19 20 21 (2) MICROAIR T2000
7 6 8 12 10 9 14 11 13 NC 5 NARCO AT50/50A/150 (4)
DP-15 FEMALE CONECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT AND COLOR CODE
2 4 8 9 10 11 1 3 5 NC 12 NARCO AT5/6/6A
PIN FUNCTION COLOR
PIN 15 PIN 8 PIN# COLOR PIN# COLOR 1 D4 BLUE/WHITE** 7 6 13 9 10 11 14 16 12 NC 19 RADAIR 250
8 RED 15 BLACK 2 A1 GREEN
7 NONE 14 NONE 3 A2 WHITE 5 17 16 15 2 14 3 4 18 NC 12 TERRA TRT250/250D
6 BROWN 13 VIOLET 4 A4 BLUE
5 LT BROWN 12 GRAY 5 B1 LIGHT BROWN 13 31 12 33 14 32 16 34 15 35 (2) UPS/APPLLO SL70
4 BLUE 11 PINK 6 STROBE BROWN
3 WHITE 10 ORANGE 7 RS232 OUT GREEN/WHITE* * K C W T L D P F Z NC (2) WILCOX 1014A
PIN 9 PIN 1 2 GREEN 9 YELLOW 8 +12-24 VDC RED
1 NONE 9 B2 YELLOW
10 B4 ORANGE (1) D4 PROVIDED ONLY ON MOD 8 AND ABOVE MODEL A-30 DIGITIZERS. (2) CONNECT TO AIRCRAFT
CABLE ASSEMBLY P/N A30.11.01 NOTE: ON MOD 8 AND ABOVE BOXES INSERT 11 C1 PINK NO CONNECTION ON MOD 7 AND BELOW MODEL A-30 DIGITIZERS. GROUND
THESE WIRES INTO THE JACK AS REQUIRED. 12 C4 GRAY
PIN COLOR (3) TRANSPONDERS ACCEPT RS 232 ALTITUDE DATA IN SEE SECTION 4 OF THIS MANUAL FOR PROPER
13 C2 VIOLET JUMPER SETTINGS WHEN USING SERIAL INPUT. CONSULT TRANSPONDER MANUFACTURERS
PIN OUT 1 BLUE/WHITE
7 GREEN/WHITE 14 RS232 OUT GRAY/WHITE* * INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR PROPER CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION OF TRANSPONDER.
FIGURE 3 14 GRAY/WHITE 15 GROUND BLACK
D4/RS232 ADD ON WIRE KIT P/N A30.11.02 (4) SEE FIGURE 6 (PAGE 10) WHEN INSTALLING WITH NARCO AT50 OR AT50A TRANSPONDERS.
* AVALIBLE ONLY ON MOD 8 AND ABOVE
*
 SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 4 RS 232 OUTPUTS
The Model A-30 Digitizer mod level 8 and above provide for two RS232
Approvals: FAA TSO C-88a Range: MOD 4 –100 to 30,750 feet
outputs. The Digitizer is shipped with all jumpers installed. This
German LBA 10.221/4 MOD 8 –100 to 42,000 feet
configuration provides for UPS/Apollo output at 1200 Baud and 10 foot
Accuracy: Typical +- 20 feet Size: L 6” W 2.65” H 1.3” altitude resolution at both RS 232 data ports. Any of the three data
Maximum +- 50 feet Weight 5.1 oz (144 grams) output formats may be individually selected for each RS232 output. The
10 foot 100 foot jumper selects the resolution for both RS 232 ports. To
Operating voltage: 10 to 32 VDC Operating current: 60 mA typical configure the data ports remove the cover by removing the four (4) cover
Operating temp: -4 to +131° F Warm-up current draw: retaining screws (See figure 2). Lift the cover from the end furthest from
-20 to +55° C 14VDC 420 mA the 15 pin connector until the static port fitting is pulled free from the
Warm-up time: 28VDC 220 mA internal rubber connector. Once the cover has been lifted enough, move
70° F ambient 60 seconds the cover sideways off of the 15 pin jack. See figure 4 to select the data
0° F ambient 210 seconds Altitude resolution: format which is required at each port and reinstall the cover. (See fig 4)
Gray code (parallel) output 100ft
RS 232 10 or 100ft
RS 232 outputs: ACK Technologies Inc. A-30.01 Altitude Digitizer (Rev 1.3)

1
MT1 R1 C2
C1 15 January 2003 (EDCS) MT2
R2 U1
R3 R4 R5 R6 R7

Apollo/UPS 1200 baud 17 byte message

C3
J1
R8
D1 Q1 1 2
U6 J1 RS 232 JUMPERS
Trimble/Garmin 9600 baud 10 byte message

1
U5 R9
C4 R10 R12 R11 C5 C6
Q2 Q3 U3

1
U4 R13

9
Northstar/Garmin 2400 baud 10 byte message Q4 Q5

C7
R14

R16
R15
Q6 Q7

PLUG
U2 R18

DO-160B ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORIES

U7
R17
Q8 Q9 R19

C12

14
C4BA/JKLMNOPS/XXXXXXZZBBBXXXX + 19 20

1
Q11 Q12

+
+
+
+
15
C8 C9 C10 C11 C14 C15 C16

8
C13 Q10
C17

+
DO-178B NOT APPLICABLE CONTAINS NO MICROPROCESSOR U8 R20
D2 D3 R21 R22 R23 R24 U9
C21 C22 C23 C24 C25 C26 C27

+
+

+
+

+
RS 232
U10 C28
R25 C19 R28 R29

C18 R26 R27

MT3 C20 MT4
+

+
FIGURE 4
SECTION 9 PARTS LIST JUMPER NOTE: NO OUTPUT WITH
ALL JUMPERS REMOVED
1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2

PIN 14 RS 232 UPS APOLLO GARMIN TRIMBLE

OUTPUT 1200 BAUD NORTHSTAR GARMIN
2400 BAUD 9600 BAUD

PIN 7 RS 232 UPS APOLLO GARMIN TRIMBLE

OUTPUT 1200 BAUD NORTHSTAR GARMIN
2400 BAUD 9600 BAUD
100 FOOT 10 FOOT
RESOLUTION RESOLUTION
H L PART # A30.06.02 QTY 1 PIN 7 & 14 PIN 7 & 14

1/8" NP PORT ADAPTOR

PART # A30 QTY 1

DIGITIZER

PART # A30.06.08 QTY 4 19 20 19 20 19 20 19 20 19 20

PART # A30.03 QTY1 3/8" SPRING HOSE CLAMP
MOUNTING TRAY
48" +- 1/2" ± 1.000"

PART # A30.06.06 QTY 2 PART # A30.06.07 QTY 6

SECTION 5 CALIBRATION
PART # A30.06.05 QTY 1 PART # A30.06.04 QTY1
3/16" NYLON "T" FITTING .290"OD X .160"ID EPDM TUBING REDUCING ADAPTORS 5/16" SPRING HOSE CLAMP The Model A-30 Digitizer is calibrated typically to within +- 50 feet
straight line fit from it’s highest and lowest reporting altitude using NIST
traceable pressure standards. For most installations little or no
adjustment is necessary to match the Digitizer to the altimeter.
Altimeters which are on the high or low side of the requirements of
TSO C-10b may require correspondence adjustment. FAR 91.217
PART # A30.11.02 QTY 1 requires that altitude Digitizers must be calibrated when installed.
D1/RS 232 ADD ON WIRE KIT
PART # AA30.11.01 QTY 1 SUPPLIED WITH MOD 8 AND ABOVE
FAR 91.413 requires calibration any time installation or maintenance is
CABLE ASSEMBLY performed on a Transponder/Digitizer system.
 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE SECTION 6 OPERATION
1. Calibration should be done with both the primary flight altimeter and
Digitizer at the same ambient temperature within the range of +55 to +95 The operation of the A-30 Digitizer is controlled by the aircraft
degrees Fahrenheit (+15 to +35 degrees centigrade). Power supplied to transponder. Place the transponder in the altitude reporting mode to
the Digitizer should be of the same nominal voltage as the aircraft buss transmit altitude data. Model A-30 digitizers which transmit RS 232 data
voltage to which it is to be installed. (mod 8 and above) provide continuous data to RS 232 devices.

2. Apply power to the Digitizer for at least 5 minutes before proceeding The air traffic control system standard allows for use of mode C altitude
with the calibration. information that is up to 249 feet in error. A properly functioning and
calibrated Digitizer may report mode C altitude deviations of up to +- 200
3. Determine the altitude to which you will be calibrating the encoder. feet to ATC. This error is a result of a number of factors present in the
Supplied with the Digitizer are four (4) altimeter placards. (See figure 5) aircraft and ATC system.
4. With the primary flight altimeter set to 29.92 in hg, decrease the All Digitizers report altitude based on standard pressure of 29.92 in Hg.
system pressure supplied by the pitot –static test set until the primary If your aircraft is equipped with a transponder or other device that
flight altimeter indicates 50 feet lower than the maximum altitude to displays pressure altitude without barometric correction we recommend
which you are calibrating. that regular periodic checks of the displayed altitude be made. To do
5. Check the code transition point at this altitude and if required adjust this, set the altimeter to 29.92 in Hg and verify that the altitude display
the trim pot marked “H” until the transition point is within +-50 feet of indicates altitude that is within 200 feet of the altimeter.
the primary flight altimeter with both increasing and decreasing If your aircraft is equipped with a GPS or other device which displays
pressure. (See figure 6) barometrically corrected altitude from the RS 232 data, set the altitude
6. Increase system pressure until the primary flight altimeter indicates correction the same for both the device and the altimeter. The difference
+50 feet. If required adjust the trim pot marked “L” until the transition in altitude indications should be less than 200 feet.
point is within 10 feet of this altitude with both increasing and If no altitude readout device is available in the aircraft we recommend
decreasing pressure. that the accuracy of the device be periodically verified with ATC
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until an accuracy of +- 50 feet is obtained for controllers. Make sure that the altimeter barometric pressure is set to
both increasing and decreasing pressure at both maximum calibration the proper value for your location. The altitude reported by the
altitude and 0 foot altitude. controller and the altimeter indication should not deviate by more than
200 feet.
8. Install a placard which corresponds to the maximum altitude to which
the Digitizer was calibrated on the front center face of the primary flight Air traffic controllers are required to verify the accuracy of the Digitizer
altimeter. before the altitude data can be used for separation of traffic. If notified
by a controller “altitude squawk deviates by (number of feet) stop
FAR 91.217 requires that a correspondence check be preformed. altitude squawk” this indicates that your altimeter, Digitizer or
AC43-6B provides guidance on acceptable methods to accomplish this. transponder is malfunctioning and should be inspected by a certified
repair facility.
If an air traffic controller reports “no altitude squawk” the most likely
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF problem is with the aircraft transponder.
THIS ALTIMETER REQUIRES THIS ALTIMETER REQUIRES
ENCODER RECALIBRATION ENCODER RECALIBRATION The warm-up times listed in the specifications are for initial power up of
ENCODED TO 15000 FEET ENCODED TO 30750 FEET the Digitizer. Ambient temperature is the temperature to which the
ALTIMETER PLACARDS P/N A30.09.02 Digitizer has subjected to prior to warm-up.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
THIS ALTIMETER REQUIRES THIS ALTIMETER REQUIRES
ENCODER RECALIBRATION ENCODER RECALIBRATION SECTION 7 CONTINUING AIRWORTHINESS
ENCODED TO 20000 FEET ENCODED TO 42000 FEET
There are no periodic continuing maintenance requirements for the
model A-30 Digitizer. Repair or service should performed when the
FIGURE 5 Digitizer no longer meets the accuracy requirements. FAR regulations
require periodic calibration when used for IFR flight.