Operational Check of CVDR ULB
TASK 31-39-00-710-803-A
Operational Check of CVDR ULB
Refer to the MPD TASK: 313900-01
OPERATIONAL CHECK OF CVDR ULB.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Consumable Materials
C. Work Zones and Access Panels
D. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
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Subtask 31-39-00-710-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Subtask 31-39-00-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.01 08:31:34 UTC
Operational Check of CVDR ULB
WARNING:
BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU USE CONSUMABLE MATERIALS. OBEY THE MATERIAL MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND YOUR LOCAL REGULATIONS.
1. Reason for the JobRefer to the MPD TASK: 313900-01
OPERATIONAL CHECK OF CVDR ULB.
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE |
| No specific | 1 | WARNING NOTICE(S) |
| No specific | Torque wrench: range to between 9 and 8 m.N (79.65 and 70.80 lbf.in ) ![]() | |
| 20538-00 | 1 | KIT-TEST, LF ULB |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| (Material No.05BAJ1) | Threadlocking Adhesive-- High strength - |
| (Material No.08BBD1) | Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - |
| (Material No.14SBA1) | Textile-Lint free Cotton - |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 122 | AVIONICS COMPARTMENT |
| 312 | AFT FUSLG TAIL SECTION |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-01 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-861-002-A-02 | Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the External Power |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-01 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the APU |
| TASK 24-41-00-862-002-A-02 | De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied from the Engine 1(2) |
| TASK 31-39-33-000-801-A | Removal of the Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR) and the Umbrella Panels |
| TASK 31-39-33-400-801-A | Installation of the Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR) and the Umbrella Panels |
| TASK 31-39-33-920-801-A | Remove ULB for In Shop Battery Discard |
| TASK 52-41-00-010-002-A | Open the Avionics Compartment Doors for Access |
| TASK 52-41-00-410-002-A | Close the Avionics Compartment Doors after Access |
| TASK 31-39-00-00 | COMBINED VOICE AND DATA RECORDING / RECORDING AND AIRCRAFT LOCATING SYSTEM |
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B. Get Access
(1) For the location of this component, refer to paragraph Component Location
(Ref. AMM D/O 31-39-00-00).
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Get access to the Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder 2 (CVDR 2):
(a) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position below access door 811.
(b) Open access door 811 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-010-002).
(4) Get access to the CVDR 1:
(a) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below access door 312AR.
(b) Open access door 312AR.
(c) Set light switch 3LJ to the ON position.
(d) Remove the CVDR umbrella (Ref. AMM TASK 31-39-33-000-801).
Subtask 31-39-00-020-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) For the location of this component, refer to paragraph Component Location
(Ref. AMM D/O 31-39-00-00).
(2) Put the WARNING NOTICE(S) in position in the cockpit to tell persons not to operate the flight controls.
(3) Get access to the Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder 2 (CVDR 2):
(a) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE in position below access door 811.
(b) Open access door 811 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-010-002).
(4) Get access to the CVDR 1:
(a) Put the ACCESS PLATFORM 3M (10 FT)- ADJUSTABLE in position below access door 312AR.
(b) Open access door 312AR.
(c) Set light switch 3LJ to the ON position.
(d) Remove the CVDR umbrella (Ref. AMM TASK 31-39-33-000-801).
C. Removal of the Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB)
(1) Remove the ULBs (6) from the CVDRs (1) and (2):
(a) Remove the screws (5) from the mounting brackets (4).
(b) Remove the mounting brackets (4) and the nuts (3).
(c) Remove the ULB (6) from the mounting brackets (4).
Subtask 31-39-00-560-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Remove the ULBs (6) from the CVDRs (1) and (2):
(a) Remove the screws (5) from the mounting brackets (4).
(b) Remove the mounting brackets (4) and the nuts (3).
(c) Remove the ULB (6) from the mounting brackets (4).
D. Cleaning of the ULB
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Make sure that the two water switch buttons and the insulation around them are clean and have no grease on them. If necessary, clean them with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - (Material No.08BBD1) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
4. Procedure(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Make sure that the two water switch buttons and the insulation around them are clean and have no grease on them. If necessary, clean them with Non Aqueous Cleaner-- Isopropyl Alcohol - (Material No.08BBD1) and a Textile-Lint free Cotton - (Material No.14SBA1) .
Subtask 31-39-00-710-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Operational Check
(1) Put the low frequency ULB (1) in servicing operation mode for 60 seconds.
(2) Do the operational test of the ULB (1) of CVDR 1 with the ultrasonic test set:
(3) Do the steps (2)1. thru (2)11. for the ULB (1) of CVDR 2.
Subtask 31-39-00-560-053-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Put the low frequency ULB (1) in servicing operation mode for 60 seconds.
(2) Do the operational test of the ULB (1) of CVDR 1 with the ultrasonic test set:
| ACTION | RESULT |
1.On 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
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2.On 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
| On 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
NOTE: 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2) turns off automatically 2 minutes after the last operation. |
3.On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
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4.On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
| On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
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5.On the ULB (1):
| On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2): NOTE: The error message "CHECK POLARITY RETRY IN 66 SEC" comes into view when the poles are interchanged. You can start the next measurement after 66 seconds.
NOTE: The acoustic signal shows that the measurement is correct. |
6.On the ULB (1):
| On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2): NOTE: The error message "READING INCOMPLETE RETRY IN 66 SEC" comes into view when you remove the adapter cable (3) during measurement. You can start the next measurement after 66 seconds. NOTE: To prevent the signal loss, the 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2) must be near the ULB (1).
NOTE: This "SIGNAL OK" tick mark shows that the functional test is completed and the transmission frequency of the ULB is correct. |
| 7.Do a check of the battery voltage. |
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8.On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
| On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
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9.On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
| On the screen of 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
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10.On 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
| On 20538-00 KIT-TEST, LF ULB (2):
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11.On the ULB (1):
| NOTE: The ULB (1) goes into sleep mode after 60 seconds. |
B. Inspection of the Attachments of the ULB
(1) Do a visual inspection of the attachment screws and the bracket.
(2) Make sure that the attachment screws and the brackets are clean, and that they show no signs of contamination and deterioration.
5. Close-up(1) Do a visual inspection of the attachment screws and the bracket.
(2) Make sure that the attachment screws and the brackets are clean, and that they show no signs of contamination and deterioration.
Subtask 31-39-00-420-051-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
A. Installation of the ULB
(1) Install the ULBs (6) on the CVDRs (1) and (2):
(a) Put the ULB (6) in position on the mounting brackets (4).
(b) Apply a layer of Threadlocking Adhesive-- High strength - (Material No.05BAJ1) to the threads of the screws (5).
(c) Install the nuts (3), the mounting brackets (4) and the screws (5).
(d) Make sure that you can read the ULB identity and the battery expiration-date label.
(e) TORQUE the screws (5) to between 9 and 8 m.N (79.65 and 70.80 lbf.in )
. Obey the torque sequence given on the illustration.
Subtask 31-39-00-410-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Install the ULBs (6) on the CVDRs (1) and (2):
(a) Put the ULB (6) in position on the mounting brackets (4).
(b) Apply a layer of Threadlocking Adhesive-- High strength - (Material No.05BAJ1) to the threads of the screws (5).
(c) Install the nuts (3), the mounting brackets (4) and the screws (5).
(d) Make sure that you can read the ULB identity and the battery expiration-date label.
(e) TORQUE the screws (5) to between 9 and 8 m.N (79.65 and 70.80 lbf.in )
. Obey the torque sequence given on the illustration.B. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(a) Close access to the CVDR 2:
1 Close access door 811 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-410-002).
(b) Close access to the CVDR 1:
1 Install the CVDR umbrella (Ref. AMM TASK 31-39-33-400-801).
2 Set light switch 3LJ to the OFF position.
3 Close access door 312AR.
(c) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(d) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 31-39-00-862-052-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(a) Close access to the CVDR 2:
1 Close access door 811 (Ref. AMM TASK 52-41-00-410-002).
(b) Close access to the CVDR 1:
1 Install the CVDR umbrella (Ref. AMM TASK 31-39-33-400-801).
2 Set light switch 3LJ to the OFF position.
3 Close access door 312AR.
(c) Remove the WARNING NOTICE(S).
(d) Remove the access platform(s).
Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB)