Introduction

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

This manual describes the installation of the Apollo SL40 Comm. It is intended for use by persons certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install aircraft navigation devices. It includes installation and checkout procedures for the SL40 unit to standards described in FAA advisory circular AC 20-67B.

Section 1 Provides an introduction to the Apollo SL40 unit. TSO certification information is also included in this section.

Section 2 Includes installation and checkout procedures.

 

Includes complete specifications.

Section 3

 

Includes limitations for the equipment and installation.

Section 4

Appendix A Includes troubleshooting information.

Appendix B Includes periodic maintenance requirements.

Appendix C Includes the environmental qualification form.

Appendix E Includes serial data specifications.

APOLLO SL40 DESCRIPTION

The Apollo SL40 is a 760 channel VHF Comm transceiver. It is one member of the Apollo slimline series, which includes the SL40 Comm, the SL50 GPS, and the SL60 GPS/Comm.

FEATURES

The features of the SL40 Comm include: x 760 channels

x Frequency range of 118.000 to 136.975MHz x Active and standby frequency display

x 16 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display x Automatic display intensity

x Back-lit buttons

x Transmit status indicator

Apollo SL40 Installation Manual

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