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Bendix KR87 Install Manual
Bendix KR87 Install Manual
KR 87
AUTOMATIC DIRECTION
FINDER
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REVISION HISTORY
KR 87
KR 87 Installation Manual
ITEM ACTION
Full Reprint Replaces all previous revisions. Specific changes are denot-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM PAGE
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................ 1-1
1.3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 KR 87 ADF RECEIVER.................................................................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 KI 227 ADF INDICATOR................................................................................................ 1-4
1.3.3 KI 228 ADF INDICATOR................................................................................................ 1-5
1.3.4 KA 44 ADF ANTENNA .................................................................................................. 1-6
1.3.5 KA 44B ADF ANTENNA................................................................................................. 1-6
1.4 UNITS AND ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED ..................................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 KR 87 ADF RECEIVER.................................................................................................. 1-7
1.4.2 KI 227 ADF INDICATOR................................................................................................ 1-7
1.4.3 KI 228 ADF INDICATOR................................................................................................ 1-7
1.4.4 KA 44 ADF ANTENNA ................................................................................................... 1-7
1.4.5 KA 44B ADF ANTENNA................................................................................................. 1-7
1.4.6 KR 87 INSTALLATION KIT ............................................................................................ 1-8
1.4.7 KI 227/228 INSTALLATION KIT................................................................................... 1-10
1.5 ACCESSORIES REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED ................................................... 1-10
1.6 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................ 1-10
1.7 REQUIREMENTS FOR A FULLY TSO'D SYSTEM.................................................... 1-10
1.8 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS INSTRUCTIONS .................................................... 1-10
1.8.1 EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................ 1-10
1.8.2 WIRES/COAX CABLES ............................................................................................... 1-11
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTING EQUIPMENT ........................................................... 2-1
2.3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ...................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.1 COOLING CONSIDERATIONS ..................................................................................... 2-1
2.3.2 KR 87 MOUNTING TRAY INSTALLATION ................................................................... 2-1
2.3.3 KI 227/228 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 2-2
2.3.4 KA 44/44B INSTALLATION ........................................................................................... 2-2
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SECTION III
OPERATION
3.1 OPERATING PROCEDURES ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 OPERATING MODES.................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 FREQUENCY CONTROL .............................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.3 TIMERS.......................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 INDICATOR OPERATION ............................................................................................. 3-3
TSO APPENDIX
ITEM PAGE
FIGURE 2-1 EXTERNAL RESET WIRING USING NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH............ 2-4
FIGURE 2-2 EXTERNAL RESET WIRING USING NORMALLY CLOSED SWITCH ....... 2-4
FIGURE 2-3 EXTERNAL STOP & HOLD WIRING USING NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH 2-5
FIGURE 2-4 EXT. STOP & HOLD WIRING USING NORMALLY CLOSED SWITCH...... 2-6
FIGURE 2-5 EXTERNAL ALARM WIRING....................................................................... 2-6
FIGURE 2-6 CRIMPING TOOLS (MOLEX) ...................................................................... 2-9
FIGURE 2-7 QE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT ....................................................... 2-14
FIGURE 2-8 KA 44/44B PIN LOCATION DIAGRAM ...................................................... 2-16
FIGURE 2-9 KR 87 PIN LOCATION DIAGRAM P871 .................................................... 2-17
FIGURE 2-10 KI 227 PIN LOCATION DIAGRAM ............................................................. 2-18
FIGURE 2-11 KI 228 PIN LOCATION DIAGRAM ............................................................. 2-19
FIGURE 2-12 KR 87 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING ......................................... 2-21
FIGURE 2-13 KR 87 RECEIVER INSTALLATION DRAWING ......................................... 2-23
FIGURE 2-14 KI 227 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING ......................................... 2-25
FIGURE 2-15 KI 228 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING ......................................... 2-27
FIGURE 2-16 KA 44 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING.......................................... 2-29
FIGURE 2-17 KA 44B OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING ....................................... 2-31
FIGURE 2-18 KA 44B OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING W/ GROUND PLANE .... 2-33
FIGURE 2-19 ANTENNA CABLE ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 2-35
FIGURE 2-20 PRESSURE SENSOR INSTALLATION ..................................................... 2-37
FIGURE 2-21 KR 87/KI 227-00 INTERCONNECT ........................................................... 2-39
FIGURE 2-22 KR 87/KI 227-01 INTERCONNECT ........................................................... 2-41
FIGURE 2-23 DUAL KR 87/KI 228 INTERCONNECT ...................................................... 2-43
FIGURE 2-24 DUAL KR 87/DUAL KI 227/KCS 55A INTERCONNECT............................ 2-45
FIGURE 2-25 DUAL KR 87/DUAL KI 228/KCS 55A INTERCONNECT............................ 2-47
FIGURE 3-1 KR 87 CONTROL FUNCTIONS (-00 THRU -05, -07) .................................. 3-3
FIGURE 3-2 KR 87 CONTROL FUNCTIONS (-14, - 15, -17) ........................................... 3-4
FIGURE 3-3 KI 227-00 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 3-5
FIGURE 3-4 KI 227-01 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 3-5
FIGURE 3-5 KI 228-00 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 3-6
FIGURE 3-6 KI 228-01 CONTROL FUNCTIONS ............................................................. 3-6
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SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical, and electrical characteris-
tics of the Honeywell KR 87 Automatic Direction Finder, the KI 227 and KI 228 ADF Indicators,
and the KA 44 and KA 44B ADF Antennas. Installation and operating instructions are also includ-
ed. Information concerning the maintenance and repair of this equipment may be found in the KR
87/KI 227/KI 228 Maintenance/Overhaul Manual, P/N 006-05184-XXXX, and the KA 44/KA 44B/
KTS 156 Maintenance/Overhaul Manual, P/N 006-05535-XXXX.
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO COMPLIANCE: TSO C41c Class A
DO-160 Env. Cat
A1D1/A/SKP/XXXXXX/ZBABA
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: RTCA DO-142
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature -20oC to +55oC
Altitude Up to 50,000 feet
Humidity 95% + RH at 50oC for 48 hours
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: See FIGURE 2-12 KR 87 OUTLINE AND
MOUNTING DRAWING
WEIGHT: See FIGURE 2-12 KR 87 OUTLINE AND
MOUNTING DRAWING
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
066-1072-00/01/02/03/04/05/06/07/17: 27.5 +/- 0.5 VDC 0.45A max w/ one load
066-1072-00/01/03/04/06/07/17: 13.75 +/- 0.5 VDC 0.9A max w/ one load
066-1072-02/05: 27.5 +/- 0.5 VDC 0.56A max w/ two loads
066-1072-14: 13.75 +/- 0.5 VDC 1.031A max
066-1072-02/05: 27.5 +/- 0.5 VDC 0.45A max w/ one load
066-1072-14/15: 27.5 +/- 0.5 VDC 0.515A max w/ one load
066-1072-15: 27.5 +/- 0.5 VDC 0.625A max w/ two loads
MAXIMUM LIGHTING CURRENT
066-1072-00/01/02/03/04/05: 13.75 VDC +/- 0.5 VDC applied @ Pin L, and
Pin 9 grounded; .252Amps Max
27.5 VDC +/- 0.5VDC applied @ Pin 9, and Pin
L open; .126Amps Max
066-1072-06/07: 4.5 VDC +/- 0.1VDC applied @ Pin L and Pin 9
grounded; .635 Amps Max
066-1072-14/15: 13.75 VDC +/- 0.5 VDC applied @ Pin L, and
Pin 9 grounded; .383 Amps Max
27.5 VDC +/- 0.5 VDC applied @ Pin 9, and Pin
L open; .191 Amps Max
066-1072-17: 4.5 VDC +/- 0.1 VDC applied @ Pin L, and Pin
9 grounded; 1.031 Amps Max
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
DISPLAY INFORMATION:
Left Window Active ADF frequency (displayed at all times)
Right Window (FRQ Mode) Standby frequency
Right Window (FLT Mode) Flight timer
Right Window (ET Mode) Elapsed timer
Right Window (ET SET Mode) Preset value for timer countdown
FREQUENCY RANGE: 200 KHz to 1799 KHz in 1 KHz increments.
RECEIVER SENSITIVITY:
ADF Mode 150uV/m max for s+n/n = 6dB
ANT Mode 70uV/m max for s+n/n = 6dB
RECEIVER SELECTIVITY:
6dB Bandwidth 2 KHz max off center frequency
80dB Bandwidth 7 KHz max off center frequency
SPURIOUS RESPONSE: 80dB down +/- 12KHz from center frequency
CROSS MODULATION/
INTER MODULATION:
50 to 550 KHz 66dB min.
550 KHz to 150 MHz 72dB min.
ADF BEARING ACCURACY: +/- 3o from 70uV/m to 0.5V/m RF input signal
level
ADF INDICATOR SPEED: 7 sec max with indicator 175o off bearing and
70uV/m to 0.5V/m RF input signal level
INDICATOR DRIVE: DC sine and cosine voltages 4.5 +/- 3.0VDC at
150mA max
AUDIO OUTPUT: 50mW across 500Ω
ALARM OUTPUT: Maximum current 1.0A. Maximum open circuit
voltage 33VDC.
SUPER FLAG OUTPUT:
14 VDC A/C Valid=12VDC @ 250mA
28VDC A/C Valid=26VDC @ 250mA
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO COMPLIANCE: TSO C41c Class A
DO-160 Env. Cat A1D1/A/SKP/XXXXXX/ZBABA
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature -20oC to +55oC
Altitude Up to 50,000 feet
Humidity 95% + RH at 50oC for 48 hours
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: See FIGURE 2-14 KI 227 OUTLINE AND MOUNT-
ING DRAWING
WEIGHT: See FIGURE 2-14 KI 227 OUTLINE AND MOUNT-
ING DRAWING
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Lighting 14VDC at 0.16A or 28VDC at 0.08A
Compass Card Drive 12VDC at 0.12A
ADF BEARING INPUT: DC sine and cosine voltages, +/- 3.0VDC max
across each winding
COMPASS CARD INPUT: 2 phase digital stepper motor signals from
(066-3063-01 only) KCS 55/55A Compass System
HEADING SELECTOR:
066-3063-00 Manual
066-3063-01 Manually synchronized stepper motor drive
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO COMPLIANCE: TSO C41c Class A
DO-160 Env. Cat A1D1/A/SKP/XXXXXX/ZBABA
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature -20oC to +55oC
Altitude Up to 50,000 feet
Humidity 95% + RH at 505C for 48 hours
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: See FIGURE 2-15 KI 228 OUTLINE AND MOUNT-
ING DRAWING
WEIGHT: See FIGURE 2-15 KI 228 OUTLINE AND MOUNT-
ING DRAWING
POWER REQUIREMENTS:
Lighting 14VDC at 0.16A or 28VDC at 0.08A
Compass Card Drive 12VDC at 0.12A
ADF BEARING INPUT: DC sine and cosine voltages, +/- 3.0VDC max
across each winding for each pointer
COMPASS CARD INPUT: 2 phase digital stepper motor signals from KCS 55/
(066-3059-01 only) 55A Compass System
HEADING SELECTOR:
066-3059-00 Manual
066-3059-01 Manually synchronized stepper motor drive
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO COMPLIANCE: TSO C41c Class A
DO-160 Env. Cat B2D2/A/LJY/XXXXXX/ABABA
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Temperature -20oC to +55oC
Altitude Up to 50,000 feet
Humidity 95% + RH at 50oC for 48 hours
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: See FIGURE 2-16 KA 44 OUTLINE AND MOUNT-
ING DRAWING
WEIGHT: See FIGURE 2-16 KA 44 OUTLINE AND MOUNT-
ING DRAWING
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 9VDC at 80mA max (supplied by KR 87)
SPECIFICATION CHARACTERISTIC
TSO COMPLIANCE: See TSO APPENDIX
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS: See TSO APPENDIX
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: See FIGURE 2-17 KA 44B OUTLINE AND
MOUNTING DRAWING / FIGURE 2-18 KA 44B
OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING W/
GROUND PLANE
WEIGHT: See FIGURE 2-17 KA 44B OUTLINE AND
MOUNTING DRAWING / FIGURE 2-18 KA 44B
OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING W/
GROUND PLANE
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 9VDC at 80mA max (supplied by KR 87)
066-1072- -00 -01 -02 -03 -04 -05 -06 -07 -14 -15 -17
14/28 VOLT X X - X X - X X X - X
28 VOLT ONLY - - X - - X - - - X -
SNGL IND X X - X X - X X X - X
DUAL IND - - X - - X - - - X -
SUPER FLAG - - - - X X X X X X X
5V LAMPS - - - - - - X X - - X
14/28 V LAMPS X X X X X X - - X X -
CLR LIGHT X X X X X X - - X X -
BLUE LIGHT - - - - - - X X - - X
BACKLIT NOMENCLATURE - - - - - - - - X X X
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050-01756-0000 INSTALLATION KIT AA
050-01756-0001 INSTALLATION KIT AA
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM -0000 -0001
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006-00538-0000 IS KR87 EA 1.00 1.00
006-08126-0000 KR 87 INSTR SHT EA 1.00 1.00
030-00101-0000 PANEL MNT PLUG EA 1.00 1.00
030-01094-0051 CONN W/KEY EA 1.00 1.00
030-01107-0030 CONNECTOR TERM 30T EA 1.00 1.00
057-02259-0000 ANT MTG TEMPLATE EA 1.00 1.00
076-01042-0001 FERRULE W/F EA 1.00 1.00
089-02051-0024 NUT SPEED U 6-32 EA 4.00 4.00
089-02191-0022 NUT LOCK 6-32 EA 1.00 1.00
089-02353-0001 NUT CLIP 6-32 EA 6.00 6.00
089-05878-0007 SCR PHP 4-40 X 7/16 EA 2.00 2.00
089-05907-0006 SCR PHP 6-32X3/8 EA 1.00 1.00
089-06012-0008 SCR FHP 6-32X1/2 EA 6.00 6.00
090-00019-0007 RING RTNR .438 EA 1.00 1.00
091-00031-0005 NY CA CLAMP .312 EA 1.00 1.00
155-05340-0000 INST DWG KR87 RF .00 .00
200-02586-0000 ANTENNA CABLE ASSY 12 FT EA 1.00 .
200-02586-0001 ANTENNA CABLE ASSY 24 FT EA . 1.00
PN DESCRIPTION REV
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050-01756-0002 INSTALLATION KIT AA
050-01756-0003 INSTALLATION KIT AA
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM -0002 -0003
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006-00538-0000 IS KR87 EA 1.00 1.00
006-08126-0000 KR 87 INSTR SHT EA 1.00 1.00
030-00101-0000 PANEL MNT PLUG EA 1.00 1.00
030-01094-0051 CONN W/KEY EA 1.00 1.00
030-01107-0030 CONNECTOR TERM 30T EA 1.00 1.00
057-02259-0000 ANT MTG TEMPLATE EA 1.00 1.00
076-01042-0001 FERRULE W/F EA 1.00 1.00
089-02051-0024 NUT SPEED U 6-32 EA 4.00 4.00
089-02191-0022 NUT LOCK 6-32 EA 1.00 1.00
089-02353-0001 NUT CLIP 6-32 EA 6.00 6.00
089-05878-0007 SCR PHP 4-40 X 7/16 EA 2.00 2.00
089-05907-0006 SCR PHP 6-32X3/8 EA 1.00 1.00
089-06012-0008 SCR FHP 6-32X1/2 EA 6.00 6.00
090-00019-0007 RING RTNR .438 EA 1.00 1.00
091-00031-0005 NY CA CLAMP .312 EA 1.00 1.00
155-05340-0000 INST DWG KR87 RF .00 .00
200-02586-0002 ANTENNA CABLE ASSY 36 FT EA 1.00 .
200-02586-0003 ANTENNA CABLE ASSY 48 FT EA . 1.00
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050-01756-0004 INSTL KIT 48 FT AA
050-01756-0005 INSTL KIT CITATION AA
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM -0004 -0005
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006-00538-0000 IS KR87 EA 1.00 .
006-08126-0000 KR 87 INSTR SHT EA 1.00 1.00
030-00101-0000 PANEL MNT PLUG EA 1.00 1.00
030-01094-0051 CONN W/KEY EA 1.00 1.00
030-01107-0030 CONNECTOR TERM 30T EA 1.00 1.00
047-05657-0011 GRNDG RING .015 THK EA . 1.00
047-10794-0001 ADAPTER PLATE EA . 1.00
057-02259-0000 ANT MTG TEMPLATE EA 1.00 1.00
076-01042-0001 FERRULE W/F EA 1.00 1.00
089-02051-0024 NUT SPEED U 6-32 EA 4.00 4.00
089-02191-0022 NUT LOCK 6-32 EA 1.00 1.00
089-02353-0001 NUT CLIP 6-32 EA 6.00 6.00
089-05534-0020 SCR FLHP 1/4-28 EA . 2.00
089-05534-0036 SCR FLHP 1/4-28 EA . 2.00
089-05878-0007 SCR PHP 4-40 X 7/16 EA 2.00 2.00
089-05907-0006 SCR PHP 6-32X3/8 EA 1.00 1.00
089-06012-0008 SCR FHP 6-32X1/2 EA 6.00 6.00
090-00019-0007 RING RTNR .438 EA 1.00 1.00
091-00031-0005 NY CA CLAMP .312 EA 1.00 1.00
155-05340-0000 INST DWG KR87 RF .00 .00
200-02586-0004 ANTENNA CABLE ASSY 48 FT EA 1.00 1.00
PN DESCRIPTION REV
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050-01756-0006 INSTL KIT W/PLATE & RING AA
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM -0006
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006-08126-0000 KR 87 INSTR SHT EA 1.00
030-00101-0000 PANEL MNT PLUG EA 1.00
030-01094-0051 CONN W/KEY EA 1.00
030-01107-0030 CONNECTOR TERM 30T EA 1.00
047-04956-0003 BACKUP PLATE EA 1.00
047-05657-0001 GRNDG RING W/F EA 1.00
057-02259-0000 ANT MTG TEMPLATE EA 1.00
076-01042-0001 FERRULE W/F EA 1.00
089-02051-0024 NUT SPEED U 6-32 EA 4.00
089-02191-0022 NUT LOCK 6-32 EA 1.00
089-02353-0001 NUT CLIP 6-32 EA 6.00
089-05534-0020 SCR FLHP 1/4-28 EA 2.00
089-05534-0036 SCR FLHP 1/4-28 EA 2.00
089-05878-0007 SCR PHP 4-40 X 7/16 EA 2.00
089-05907-0006 SCR PHP 6-32X3/8 EA 1.00
089-06012-0008 SCR FHP 6-32X1/2 EA 6.00
090-00019-0007 RING RTNR .438 EA 1.00
091-00031-0005 NY CA CLAMP .312 EA 1.00
155-05340-0000 INST DWG KR87 RF .00
200-02586-0004 ANTENNA CABLE ASSY 48 FT EA 1.00
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SYMBOL PART NUMBER FIND NO DESCRIPTION UM -0000 -0001
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030-01008-0000 LVR/PVT ASSY EA 2.00 2.00
030-01009-0000 HOOD CONN EA 1.00 1.00
030-01280-0001 CONNECTOR SOCKET EA . 14.00
030-02000-0000 CONN 14 PIN FEM EA 1.00 .
030-03248-0000 CONN RCPT HOUSING EA . 1.00
090-00348-0000 CONN ACCESSORY, GUIDE SCKT EA . 1.00
090-00348-0001 CONN ACCESSORY, GUIDE PILOT EA . 1.00
14 CFR Part 25.1529 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness is met per the following instruc-
tions:
A. The removal of the KR 87 is on the condition of failure. There is no required main-
tenance
1.8.2 WIRES/COAX CABLES
During on-condition or regularly scheduled maintenance, inspect the wires and coax cables fol-
lowing the guidelines listed in AC 43,13-1 Chapter 15 as necessary.
SECTION II
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Avoid mounting the unit near heater vents or
other high heat sources, or near alternator wir-
ing, inverter supplies, or 400 Hz compass sys-
tem cabling.
CAUTION:
Avoid mounting the KI 227 or KI 228 close to
heater vents or other high heat sources.
B. Cut the panel cutout and drill mounting holes as shown in FIGURE 2-14 KI
227 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING or FIGURE 2-15 KI 228 OUT-
LINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING.
C. Secure the indicator to the instrument panel using three (3) 6-32 X 1/2" flat
head screws (installer supplied). The indicator may be secured from the front
or rear of the instrument panel.
2.3.4 KA 44/44B INSTALLATION
A. Location Considerations
The antenna installation will determine to a large extent whether or not the KR
87 will give optimum performance. The KA 44/44B contains both the loop and
sense antennas, and the following considerations should be taken into ac-
count before selecting a location for the antenna:
(1) Mount the antenna on the centerline of the aircraft fuselage.
(2) Keep the antenna at least 4 feet away from DME or transponder anten-
nas to minimize L-band interference.
(3) The antenna should be well removed from any projections such as the
engines and propellers, as well as landing gear doors, access doors, or
other openings which will break the antenna ground plane.
(4) If the antenna is to be top mounted, select a location where shadowing
from the wings, etc., is minimized.
(5) If the antenna is to be mounted on an aircraft with floats, the antenna
should be top mounted to avoid interference by floats and steel cables.
(6) When installing the antenna on a fabric covered aircraft, a metal ground
plane as large as physically practical (but at least 3 feet in diameter)
should be used.
(7) The antenna should be mounted well clear of the aircraft alternator/gen-
erator. The antenna cable must not be routed with alternator cables,
400 Hz cables, or high level transmitting cables.
(8) Insure that the antenna cable does not interfere with any aircraft control
cables
(9) If the antenna is a KA 44 or a KA 44B, serial number 8799 or below, be
sure to plug the drain hole at the rear of the antenna with a good caulking
compound or sealant such as RTV 3116 (available under P/N 016-
01021-0000). KA 44B's, serial number 8800 and above, no longer have
a drain hole.
(10) If the antenna is top mounted, be sure to fill the mounting screw holes
with sealant such as RTV 3116 (P/N 016-01021-0000) to prevent water
from standing in the holes.
B. Installation Procedures
(1) Using the template included in the installation kit mark the antenna
mounting holes on the aircraft skin.
(2) Punch and drill the mounting holes.
(3) Sand the area on the inside of the aircraft skin on which the doubler plate
is to be mounted with fine sandpaper or emery cloth.
(4) Carefully following the directions on the container, apply Alumiprep No.
33 (available under P/N 016-01127-0000) to both the inside surface of
the aircraft skin and the back of the doubler plate to cleanse the metal of
any residue.
(5) Apply Alodine No. 1001 (available under P/N 016-01128-0000) to both
locations following the directions on the container to insure good bond-
ing and prevent oxidation.
(6) Rivet the antenna doubler plate in place. It is imperative that the doubler
plate make good electrical contact with the ground plane. It is also im-
perative that the four (4) star washers (P/N 089-08018-0037) that are
supplied with the antenna be used underneath the heads of the four (4)
antenna mounting bolts in order to insure proper grounding.
(7) Refer to FIGURE 2-16 KA 44 OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING,
FIGURE 2-17 KA 44B OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING, and FIG-
URE 2-18 KA 44B OUTLINE AND MOUNTING DRAWING W/
GROUND PLANE and mount the antenna.
2.3.5 FLIGHT TIMER RESET SWITCH INSTALLATION
A. KR-87's, Serial Number 10,999 and below (Without Mod 3)
The flight timer within the KR 87 is automatically reset to zero when the unit
is turned on. Additionally, the timer can be reset externally if it is wired to ac-
cept an external reset line. As an example, the reset line could be wired to
the landing gear retraction switch to initiate counting immediately after take-
off. It could also be wired to an external reset switch, allowing the pilot to reset
it after he switches fuel tanks, for instance. In any event, the owner or oper-
ator of the aircraft should be consulted as to how the reset switch is to be con-
figured. If no external reset feature is desired, leave pins K and J of the KR
87 rear connector open. If, however, the external reset feature is desired, it
can be wired in one of two ways:
(1) A momentary or prolonged ground on pin J will reset the timer. To reset
the timer after a prolonged ground on pin J, the connection must be mo-
mentarily opened and then re-grounded. This can be wired in a number
of ways, examples of which are shown in FIGURE 2-1 EXTERNAL RE-
SET WIRING USING NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH. If desired, a pres-
sure sensor (P/N 071-01247-0000 or equivalent) can be used as the
flight timer reset switch. Refer to FIGURE 2-20 PRESSURE SENSOR
INSTALLATION for further information.
NOTES:
1. Switches are shown in an inflight condition. Timer will not start until these conditions
are met.
2. KR 87 must have Mod 1 incorporated in order to accommodate a positive voltage on pin J
or K.
NOTES:
1. Switches are shown in an inflight condition. Timer will not start until these conditions
are met.
2. KR 87 must have Mod 1 incorporated in order to accommodate a positive voltage on pin J
or K.
B. KR 87's Serial Number 11,000 and above (or any KR 87 with Mod 3)
KR 87's serial number 11,000 and above, or any unit that has had Mod 3 in-
stalled in accordance with Service Bulletin KR 87-3 (P/N 600-01690-0030),
have incorporated a change in flight timer operation. Instead of having the
flight timer reset to zero whenever an external switch is activated, the flight
timer will now "stop and hold" the accumulated time. The only way to reset
the flight timer to zero in such units is to turn the KR 87 off and then back on.
This method of operation will enable those who have the flight timer connect-
ed to the landing gear or "squat" switch to be able to note their flight time after
landing. If the "stop and hold" feature is not desired, leave pins J and K on
the KR 87 rear connector open.
This will cause the flight timer to begin counting when the KR 87 is turned on
and will continue until it is turned off or the power removed. If, however, the
"stop and hold" feature is desired, it may be wired in one of two ways:
(1) A ground on pin J will "stop and hold" the flight timer. Opening the switch
again will cause the timer to continue until the switch is closed again.
This can be wired in a number of ways, examples of which are shown in
FIGURE 2-3 EXTERNAL STOP & HOLD WIRING USING NORMALLY
OPEN SWITCH. If desired, a pressure sensor (P/N 071-01247-0000 or
equivalent) can be used as the flight timer "stop and hold" switch. See
FIGURE 2-20 PRESSURE SENSOR INSTALLATION for further infor-
mation.
NOTES:
1. Switches are shown in an inflight condition. Timer will not start until these conditions
are met.
2. KR 87 must have Mod 1 incorporated in order to accommodate a positive voltage on pin J or
K.
FIGURE 2-3 EXTERNAL STOP & HOLD WIRING USING NORMALLY OPEN SWITCH
(2) An open on pin J will "stop and hold" the flight timer. Closing the switch
again will cause the timer to continue until the switch is opened again.
This can be wired in a number of ways, examples of which are shown in
FIGURE 2-4 EXT. STOP & HOLD WIRING USING NORMALLY
CLOSED SWITCH below.
NOTES:
1. Switches are shown in an inflight condition. Timer will not start until these conditions
are met.
2. KR 87 must have Mod 1 incorporated in order to accommodate a positive voltage on pin J
or K.
FIGURE 2-4 EXT. STOP & HOLD WIRING USING NORMALLY CLOSED SWITCH
c. Insert the stripped conductor until the insulation is even with the
side of the crimper facing the operator. Crimp the conductor tabs
by squeezing the handles together until the jaws are fully closed or
a sufficient crimp is obtained.
d. Move the lead to Anvil A. Place the insulating tab section on Anvil
A. Crimp again until the jaws are fully closed or a sufficient crimp
is obtained.
(2) Contact Insertion into Molex Connector Housing
a. After the contact terminals have been installed on the wiring har-
ness, the contact terminals can be inserted into the proper location
in the connector housing (P/N 030-01094-0051). The terminal can-
not be inserted upside down. Be sure to push the terminal all the
way in until a click can be felt or heard.
b. The self-locking feature can be tested by gently pulling on the wire.
(3) Location of Polarizer Key in Housing
a Prior to insertion of connector into rear of unit, check the polarizing
key position between contacts 5 and 6.
b. Refer to FIGURE 2-13 KR 87 RECEIVER INSTALLATION DRAW-
ING to check the correct position of the polarizing key.
(4) Extraction of Contact from Molex Connector
a. Slip the flat narrow blade of a Molex contact ejection tool, P/N 047-
05099-0001, under the contact on the mating side of the connector.
By turning the connector upside down one can see the blade slide
into the stop.
b. When the ejection is slid into place, the locking key of the contact
is raised, allowing the contact to be removed by pulling moderately
on the lead.
c. Neither the contact or position is damaged by removing a contact;
however, the contact should be checked visually before reinstalling
in the connector to be certain that retaining tab A extends as shown
(See FIGURE 2-6 CRIMPING TOOLS (MOLEX)) for retention in
the connector.
I. After the harness has been fabricated and is ready for installation, secure the
antenna coax connector and the circuit board connector to the rear of the
mounting rack as shown in the KR 87 Installation Drawing, FIGURE 2-13 KR
87 RECEIVER INSTALLATION DRAWING.
2.3.8 KR 87 RECEIVER INSTALLATION
Prior to installing the KR 87 into the mounting tray, make a careful point-to-point continuity check
to verify proper wiring and to insure that aircraft power is applied only to the correct pins. Verify
that the antenna and indicator connectors are in place.
With the rear connectors in place in the mounting rack, slide the KR 87 into the rack and secure it
by turning the hold down screw clockwise with a 3/32" Allen wrench. The locking screw is acces-
sible through a hole in the front panel. Continue turning until the unit is secure in the mounting
rack, being careful not to overtighten the locking screw.
Once the terminal is in the correct position, close the jaws gently until the terminal is held loosely in place. Push the wire
stop down so that it rests snugly behind the contact portion of the terminal.
Strip off 1/8 inch of the wire insulation and insert the wire through the insulation tabs into the conductor tabs until the insu-
lation hits the conductor jaw face or until the conductor touches the wire stop.
Squeeze the handles until the crimp jaws close and the ratchet releases.
Straighten the terminal if necessary, then release the plier grips and remove the crimped terminal.
CRIMPING PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
If too much or too little pressure is needed to release the crimper’s ratchet pawl at the end of the crimp stroke, the ratchet
can be easily adjusted. A spanner wrench provided with the tool can be used to loosen the lock nut, and rotate the keyed
stud clockwise for increased pressure and counter-clockwise for decreased pressure. Once the desired pressure has been
set, the lock nut must be tightened again. Newer models may have a screwdriver adjustment.
The QE adjustment pot has a sensitivity of approximately 1o per turn. Refer to FIGURE 2-7 QE
COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT to determine which direction to turn the pot.
D. Recheck the relative bearings and readjust the QE compensation pot as nec-
essary to split the errors at the quadrantal points and obtain the lowest possi-
ble average error.
E. When QE adjustments are complete, reinstall the O-ring seal and the thread-
ed cap in the adjustment hole to seal the antenna. No further ground adjust-
ments are required.
2.4.3 OPERATIONAL CHECKS
The following operational checks are to verify proper operation of the various internal functions of
the KR 87 and can be made with the aircraft in the parking area.
A. Turn the unit on and verify that the right hand side of the display shows either
the standby frequency or the flight or elapsed timer. If the radio is in one of
the timer modes press the FRQ button once to display the standby frequency.
Verify that the tuning knobs will change the standby frequency and that press-
ing the FRQ button again transfers the active and standby frequencies.
B. Press the FLT/ET button and verify that the unit returns to one of the timer
modes. The radio will return to whichever timer mode was active before the
FRQ button was pressed in Step A above. If the unit has reentered the ET
(Elapsed Timer) mode press the FLT/ET button once more to enter the FLT
(Flight Timer) mode. Turn the unit off and then back on and verify that the
flight timer has reset to zero.
C. Press the FLT/ET button to enter the ET mode and note that the timer is in the
Count Up mode. Press the RESET button and verify that the timer resets to
zero and then continues counting up.
NOTE:
Pressing the RESET button will reset the Elapsed
Timer regardless of the information currently dis-
played.
D. Enter the Count Down mode by pressing and holding the RESET button for
approximately 2 seconds until the ET annunciator on the display begins to
flash and then enter any convenient time (up to 59 minutes and 59 seconds)
with the tuning knobs. The timer will remain in the ET Set mode (as indicated
by the flashing ET annunciator) for 15 seconds after the time is entered or un-
til the RESET, FLT/ET, or FRQ button is pressed. The preset time will remain
unchanged until the RESET button is pressed, at which time the Elapsed Tim-
er will begin to count down. Verify the following conditions:
(1) The timer counts down to zero and then begins to count up.
(2) The display flashes for approximately 15 seconds after the counter
reaches zero.
(3) External alarms (if installed) are activated for approximately 1 second af-
ter the counter reaches zero.
E. Verify that pressing the FLT/ET button exchanges the two timers in the dis-
play. Press the FRQ button and verify that the standby frequency is displayed
in the right hand window of the display and that subsequent FRQ button cy-
cles will cause the active and standby frequencies to be exchanged.
F. Place the KR 87 in the ANT mode and tune in several known stations. Verify
that audio reception is satisfactory and that volume control operation is nor-
mal. Verify that the ADF indicator needle is parked at the 90o position relative
to the nose of the aircraft. Place the unit in the ADF mode and verify that the
needle points to the station.
G. Press the BFO button to enter the BFO mode and verify that the BFO tone is
present in the receiver audio (if a keyed CW station is used the tone heard will
be the coded identifier).
H. For the KR 87 -14/15/17, verify that the lighting for the backlit nomenclature
(ADF, STBY/TIMER, OFF, and VOL) is operating and dims in conjunction with
the aircraft lighting dimmer control.
2.4.4 KI 227-01 AND KI 228-01 INDICATOR CHECKS
Following installation of the KI 227-01 or the KI 228-01 it is advisable to conduct the following
checks to insure that the indicator has been properly installed and is functioning correctly under
nominal conditions.
A. Compass Card Accuracy
With the KCS 55/55A Compass System operational, manually synchronize
the compass card of the KI 227 or KI 228 with the SYNC knob until the head-
ing of the KI 227/228 matches that of the compass system. Rotate the aircraft
90o and verify that the KI 227/228 compass card matches that of the KCS 55/
55A compass card within +/-2o.
B. ADF Accuracy
Tune in an ADF station at a known magnetic heading and verify that the ADF
pointer indicates the correct relative bearing within +/-3o.
SECTION III
OPERATION
B. Standby Frequency
The standby frequency is displayed in the right window when the FRQ mes-
sage is lighted. When this is the case, this frequency may be changed with
the knobs in a manner similar to that explained above for the active frequency.
If the standby frequency is not being displayed it may be called to the window
by pressing the FRQ button. Pressing this button when the standby frequen-
cy is displayed causes the current standby and active frequencies to be ex-
changed.
3.1.3 TIMERS
A. FLT/ET Button
If elapsed time (ET) is currently displayed the FLT/ET button will cause the
flight timer to be displayed. Pressing this button again will exchange the two
timers in the display. If the standby frequency is displayed the FLT/ET button
will cause the timer which was last displayed to reappear in the window.
(Note: When power is first applied, the flight timer is displayed).
B. Flight Timer
The flight timer is displayed in the right hand window when the FLT message
is lit. This timer will count up to 59 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds. When the
unit is first turned on this timer is automatically started at 0. Minutes and sec-
onds will be displayed until a value of 59 minutes and 59 seconds is reached.
On the next count the display will shift to hours and minutes.
See Section 2.3.5 FLIGHT TIMER RESET SWITCH INSTALLATION of this
manual for additional information.
C. Elapsed Timer
This timer has two modes; Count Up and Count Down. When power is ap-
plied it is in the Count Up mode starting at 0. As is true with the flight timer,
the elapsed timer will count to 59 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds, displaying
minutes and seconds until one hour has elapsed, then displaying hours and
minutes. When in the Count Up mode the timer may be reset to 0 by pressing
the reset button. (Note: Pressing the reset button will reset the elapsed timer
regardless of what is currently being displayed).
To enter the Count Down mode, the Reset (RST) button is held depressed for
approximately 2 seconds until the ET message begins to flash (this may be
done regardless of current display). While the ET message is flashing the tim-
er is in the ET Set mode. In this mode a number up to 59 minutes, 59 seconds
may be preset into the elapsed timer with the concentric knobs. With the
small knob pressed in the 10's of seconds digit may be changed; it will roll
over from 5 to 0 and under 0 to 5. With the knob pulled out the 1's of seconds
digit may be changed. It rolls over from 9 to 0 and under from 0 to 9. The
larger knob modifies the minutes. It rolls over from 59 to 0 and under from 0
to 59. The timer will remain in the ET Set mode (ET message flashing) for 15
seconds after a number is set in or until the RST, FLT/ET, or FRQ button is
pressed. The number preset will remain unchanged until the RST button is
pressed. When the RST button is pressed after a number is preset, the
elapsed timer will start counting down. (Note: The timer will start when RST
is pressed regardless of the current display). When the timer reaches 0 it
changes to the Count Up mode and continues up from 0. Also the right hand
display will flash for 15 seconds and the timer alarm line will be pulled low for
1 second.
While the elapsed timer is counting down, pressing the RST button will have
no effect unless it is held for approximately 2 seconds. This will cause the tim-
er to stop and enter the Set mode (ET message flashing).
3.1.4 INDICATOR OPERATION
The KI 227-00 and the KI 228-00 have a manually rotatable compass card which the pilot can set
to a selected bearing reference with the HDG knob. If a KI 227-01 or a KI 228-01 is installed in
conjunction with the KCS 55/55A Compass System, the compass card on the KI 227/228 is syn-
chronized to the KI 525/525A compass card by rotating the SYNC knob of the KI 227/228 until the
heading matches that of the KI 525/525A. This may be done with both, either, or neither system
energized. Once aligned, the KI 227/228 compass card will track the KI 525/525A compass card.
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