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AFIRS 228S Iridium Global Communications System Installation Manual
16 July 2014 L-3 Aviation Recorders Proprietary Page 78
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8.1.3 Operational System Tests
Note:
The tests in this section require the aircraft to be powered and outside the hangar in a location that
has a clear view of the Iridium and GPS satellites. Aircraft systems that interface with the Iridium
SATCOM System must be installed and operational.
These tests also require the AFIRS system to be activated on the Iridium network by SIM card
provider, and a valid SIM card installed in the SCM. Ensure that the ORT configuration ATS Enabled
(Yes/No) matches the SIM card type installed.
8.1.3.1 Date, Time, and Position Tests
1. Open the MUI to display the AFIRS Home page.
2. Confirm that the correct date, time, and position (UTC) information is displayed.
3. If the Internal GPS is configured as Active, the MUI display is showing AFIRS GPS and the
GPS Link is displayed green.
8.1.3.2 Datalink Tests
1. Confirm on the MUI that the ISVM and ISDM Links are green, and the MCDU SATCOM
STATUS page displays LOGGED-ON.
8.1.3.3 SATCOM Voice Tests
1. Confirm that the MCDU SATCOM MAIN MENU page displays Ready to Connect.
2. Place an air-to-ground call by using the MCDU. Confirm proper MCDU indications for a call in
progress.
3. Terminate the call from the cockpit. Confirm proper cockpit indications and return to Ready to
Connect state.
4. Place a ground-to-air call. Confirm proper cockpit indications for an incoming call. Answer the
call and confirm proper cockpit indications for a call in progress.