User Manual

AFIRS 228S Iridium Global Communications System Installation Manual
16 July 2014 L-3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary Page 20
165E5733-00 Rev. 03
Figure 3-6 – SCM Outline Drawing (dimensions in [millimeters] and inches)
3.2.2 Environmental Specifications
Refer to Supplemental Documents for environmental testing conditions, categories, and
descriptions of the SCM tests conducted.
3.3 Iridium SATCOM System Satellite Antenna
The antenna is a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) unit that is mounted on the top of the aircraft’s
fuselage. It provides satellite connectivity for both the GPS and Iridium satellite systems.
Figure 3-7 –Iridium SATCOM System Antenna