RL-854 Radio Control Unit

 

Type I, Style A

Description

Maintenance and Repair

(contd.)

Check interlock systems periodically to ensure their effectiveness.

Do not attempt to service electrical equipment if standing water is present. Use caution when servicing electrical equipment in a high- humidity environment.

Use tools with insulated handles when working with electrical equipment.

2. Description

See Figure 1. This section describes the RL-854 Type I Radio Control system.

Figure 1. RL-854 Radio Control Unit

 

Introduction

The RL-854 Type I Radio Control system is used for air-to-ground control

 

of airport lighting facilities. This equipment is manufactured to FAA

 

specification AC 150/5345-49.

 

The RL-854 Radio Control, consisting of an AM receiver and a Style A

 

decoder, is a completely self-contained system for controlling lighting

 

functions on an airport from a remote radio transmitter. The transmitter is

 

usually the communications transmitter in an aircraft.

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