Operational Test of the ATSU
TASK 46-21-00-710-001-A
Operational Test of the ATSU
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
B. Work Zones and Access Panels
C. Referenced Information
3. Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-052-A Subtask 46-21-00-865-109-A
Subtask 46-21-00-860-057-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:26:04 UTC
Operational Test of the ATSU
ZONE: 210
1. Reason for the JobSelf explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | MICROPHONE 150 OHMS - HAND |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 210 | CKPT,FWD COMPT BHD TO FLT COMPT BULKHEAD |
| 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 31-60-00-860-001-A | EIS Start Procedure |
| TASK 31-60-00-860-002-A | EIS Stop Procedure |
| TASK 34-10-00-860-002-A | ADIRS Start Procedure |
| TASK 34-10-00-860-005-A | ADIRS Stop Procedure |
Subtask 46-21-00-861-052-A Subtask 46-21-00-865-109-A
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
Subtask 46-21-00-860-056-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/MCDU/1 | 11CA1 | B01 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 49VU | SDAC/1/SPLY | 3WV | F04 |
| 49VU | FWS/FWC1/SPLY | 3WW | F01 |
| 49VU | COM/RMP/1 | 2RG1 | G10 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 49VU | AUTO FLT/MCDU/1 | 11CA1 | H07 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/VHF/3 | 2RC3 | L05 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | CFDS/CFDIU/SPLY | 2TW | J18 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1 | 3TX1 | L16 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1/SWTG | 5TX1 | L15 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | AIDS/DMU | 4TV | K15 |
| ** ON A/C ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RMP/2 | 2RG2 | L02 |
| 121VU | AUTO FLT/MCDU/2 | 11CA2 | N20 |
| 121VU | EIS/FWC2/SPLY | 2WW | Q07 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM/VHF/3 | 2RC3 | L05 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | COM NAV/RMP/3 | 2RG3 | L03 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | CFDS/CFDIU/SPLY | 2TW | J41 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1 | 3TX1 | K43 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1/SWTG | 5TX1 | K42 |
C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Do the ADIRS start procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 34-10-00-860-002).
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(3) On CAPT LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 301VU and F/O LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 500VU, turn the LOUD SPEAKER potentiometer clockwise to the middle position.
(4) At the CAPT (F/O, Third Occupant) station, connect the MICROPHONE 150 OHMS - HAND to the jack panel.
4. Procedure(1) Do the ADIRS start procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 34-10-00-860-002).
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(3) On CAPT LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 301VU and F/O LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 500VU, turn the LOUD SPEAKER potentiometer clockwise to the middle position.
(4) At the CAPT (F/O, Third Occupant) station, connect the MICROPHONE 150 OHMS - HAND to the jack panel.
NOTE: You can do the test related to the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page (if applicable), only if the AOC application hosted in the ATSU gives the list of frequencies.
Subtask 46-21-00-710-052-A A. Operational Test of the ATSU Failure Warning
Subtask 46-21-00-710-053-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
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1.On RMP1 (2, 3):
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2.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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| | On the MCDU MENU page:
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| 3.Open circuit breakers 3TX1 and 5TX1. | On the upper ECAM DU:
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| | On the MCDU MENU page:
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| | On RMP1 (2, 3):
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| 4.Close circuit breakers 3TX1 and 5TX1. | On the upper ECAM DU:
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| | On RMP1 (2, 3):
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| | On the MCDU MENU page:
NOTE: The ATSU controls the VHF3 frequency at the end of the ATSU power up. |
B. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching to the DATA Mode with Manual Selection of a Datalink Service Provider on the MCDU
Subtask 46-21-00-710-053-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.On MCDU 1(2, 3):
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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2.On the MCDU MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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3.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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4.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1 2, 3):
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5.On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
| On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
NOTE: If you set the data service provider manually (as shown in this procedure), the SCAN indication becomes MANUAL after the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. If the data service provider is selected by the ATSU automatically, the SCAN indication comes into view. The SCAN indication becomes AUTO when the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. |
6.On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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7.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
NOTE: The ATSU controls the VHF3 frequency in DATA mode. |
B. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching to the DATA Mode with Manual Selection of a Datalink Service Provider on the MCDU
Subtask 46-21-00-710-054-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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2.On the MCDU MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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3.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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4.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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5.On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
| On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
NOTE: If you set the data service provider manually (as shown in this procedure), the SCAN indication becomes MANUAL after the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. If the data service provider is selected by the ATSU automatically, the SCAN indication comes into view. The SCAN indication becomes AUTO when the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. |
6.On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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C. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching from the DATA Mode to the VOICE Mode with Manual Selection of a Frequency on the MCDU
Subtask 46-21-00-710-054-E | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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2.On the MCDU MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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3.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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4.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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| 5.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: | On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: |
|
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| | On the upper ECAM DU:
NOTE: The ATSU now controls the VHF3 frequency in VOICE mode. The ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK STBY memo message is shown in the bottom left section, if:
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| 6.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: | On MCDU1 (2, 3): |
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7.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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8.On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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9.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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10.On the captain (first officer) ACP:
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11.With the hand microphone:
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12.In the loudspeakers:
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13.On the COMM STATUS page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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14.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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| 15.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: | On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: |
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NOTE: The ATSU controls again the VHF3 frequency in DATA mode. |
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
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16.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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17.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
NOTE: The VHF3 status changes from DLK NOT AVAIL to DLK AVAIL status when the VHF3 system connects to the ground with the data frequency. It is necessary to wait for some time. |
18.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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C. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching from the DATA Mode to the VOICE Mode with Manual Selection of a Frequency on the MCDU
Subtask 46-21-00-710-055-C ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.On MCDU 1(2, 3):
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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2.On the MCDU MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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3.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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4.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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| 5.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: | On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: |
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|
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
NOTE: The ATSU now controls the VHF3 frequency in VOICE mode. The ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK STBY memo message is shown in the bottom left section, if:
|
| 6.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: | On MCDU 1(2, 3): |
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7.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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8.On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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9.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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10.On the ATSU DATALINK page
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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11.On the CAPT (F/O) ACP:
| On the CAPT (F/O) ACP:
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12.With the hand microphone:
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13.In the loudspeakers:
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14.On the DATALINK STATUS page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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15.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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16.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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| 17.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: | On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: |
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NOTE: The ATSU controls again the VHF3 frequency in DATA mode. |
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
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18.On MCDU 1(2, 3):
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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19.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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20.On the ATSU DATALINK page
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
NOTE: The VHF3 status changes from DLK NOT AVAIL to DLK AVAIL status when the VHF3 system connects to the ground with the data frequency. It is necessary to wait for some time. |
21.On MCDU 1(2, 3):
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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D. Operational Test of the VDR3 Mode Switching through the RMPs
Subtask 46-21-00-710-055-D ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.On MCDU 1(2, 3):
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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2.On the MCDU MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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3.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On the MCDU 1(2, 3):
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4.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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5.On RMP 1(2, 3):
| On RMP 1(2, 3):
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|
|
| | On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:
NOTE: The RMP controls the VHF3 frequency in VOICE mode. |
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
NOTE: The ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK STBY memo message is shown in the bottom left section, if:
|
6.On the CAPT (F/O) ACP:
| On the CAPT (F/O) ACP:
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7.With the hand microphone:
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8.In the loudspeakers:
| |
9.On RMP 1(2, 3):
| On RMP 1(2, 3):
|
| | On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:
NOTE: The ATSU controls the VHF3 frequency in DATA mode. |
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
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10.On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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11.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU 1(2, 3):
NOTE: If the data service provider is selected by the ATSU automatically, the SCAN indication comes into view. The SCAN indication becomes AUTO when the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. |
12.On MCDU 1(2, 3):
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D. Operational Test of the VDR3 Mode Switching through the RMPs
5. Close-up| ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
1.On RMP1 (2, 3):
| On RMP1 (2, 3):
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NOTE: The RMP controls the VHF3 frequency in VOICE mode. |
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
NOTE: The ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK STBY memo message is shown in the bottom left section, if:
|
2.On the captain (first officer) ACP:
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3.With the hand microphone:
| |
4.In the loudspeakers:
| |
5.On RMP1 (2, 3):
| On RMP1 (2, 3):
NOTE: The ATSU controls the VHF3 frequency in DATA mode. |
| | On the upper ECAM DU:
|
6.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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7.On the MCDU MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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8.On the ATSU DATALINK page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
|
9.On the COMM MENU page:
| On MCDU1 (2, 3):
NOTE: If you set the data service provider manually, the SCAN indication becomes MANUAL after the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. If the data service provider is selected by the ATSU automatically, the SCAN indication comes into view. The SCAN indication becomes AUTO when the aircraft is connected to the selected data service-provider. |
10.On MCDU1 (2, 3):
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Subtask 46-21-00-860-057-A
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) On the MCDUs, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen (display off).
(2) On the RMPs, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
(3) At each crew station, disconnect the MICROPHONE 150 OHMS - HAND from the jack panel.
(4) On CAPT LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 301VU and F/O LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 500VU, turn the LOUD SPEAKER potentiometer counterclockwise to the OFF position.
(5) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(6) Do the ADIRS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 34-10-00-860-005).
Subtask 46-21-00-862-052-A (1) On the MCDUs, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen (display off).
(2) On the RMPs, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
(3) At each crew station, disconnect the MICROPHONE 150 OHMS - HAND from the jack panel.
(4) On CAPT LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 301VU and F/O LIGHTING/LOUD SPEAKER control panel 500VU, turn the LOUD SPEAKER potentiometer counterclockwise to the OFF position.
(5) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(6) Do the ADIRS stop procedure (Ref. AMM TASK 34-10-00-860-005).
MCDU Access to COMM MENU Page