Installation of the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)
TASK 46-21-34-400-001-A
Installation of the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)
1. Reason for the Job
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 46-21-34-860-050-A
Subtask 46-21-34-420-050-A
Subtask 46-21-34-410-050-A
[Rev.10 from 2021]
2026.04.02 06:26:05 UTC
Installation of the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)
1. Reason for the Job
Self explanatory
2. Job Set-up Information
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
| REFERENCE | QTY | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|
| No specific | 1 | ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE |
| ZONE/ACCESS | ZONE DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| 127 | REAR AVIONIC COMPARTMENT |
| 824 |
| REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|
| TASK 46-21-00-610-001-A | Uploading of the ATSU Software with the PDL (SFIM or equivalent) |
| TASK 46-21-00-610-803-A | Uploading of the ATSU Software Component |
| TASK 46-21-00-610-804-A | Uploading of the Air Traffic Service Unit Software with the High Speed PDL |
| TASK 46-21-00-710-002-A | VHF 3 Link Test of the ATSU |
| TASK 46-21-00-740-001-A | BITE Test of the ATIMS |
Subtask 46-21-34-860-050-A
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position below access door 824 in zone 128.
(2) Make sure that access door 824 is open.
Subtask 46-21-34-865-051-A (1) Make sure that the ACCESS PLATFORM 2M (6 FT) - ADJUSTABLE is in position below access door 824 in zone 128.
(2) Make sure that access door 824 is open.
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and tagged:
4. Procedure| PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | ATSU 1 | 3TX1 | L16 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1/SWTG | 5TX1 | L15 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | ATSU 1 | 3TX1 | K43 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1/SWTG | 5TX1 | K42 |
Subtask 46-21-34-420-050-A
A. Installation of the ATSU
(1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Remove the blanking caps from the electrical connectors (2).
(4) Make sure that all the electrical connections are clean and in the correct condition.
(5) Install the ATSU (1) on its rack (3).
(6) Push the ATSU (1) on its rack (3) to connect the electrical connectors (2).
(7) Engage the nuts (4) on the lugs (5) and tighten them.
Subtask 46-21-34-865-052-A (1) Clean the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interfaces and the adjacent area.
(3) Remove the blanking caps from the electrical connectors (2).
(4) Make sure that all the electrical connections are clean and in the correct condition.
(5) Install the ATSU (1) on its rack (3).
(6) Push the ATSU (1) on its rack (3) to connect the electrical connectors (2).
(7) Engage the nuts (4) on the lugs (5) and tighten them.
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit breaker(s):
Subtask 46-21-34-610-054-A | PANEL | DESIGNATION | FIN | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | ATSU 1 | 3TX1 | L16 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1/SWTG | 5TX1 | L15 |
| ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | |||
| 121VU | ATSU 1 | 3TX1 | K43 |
| 121VU | ATSU 1/SWTG | 5TX1 | K42 |
C. Entry of the Flight Number
Subtask 46-21-34-610-050-A ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL | ACTION | RESULT |
|---|---|
| 1.Adjust the brightness of the MCDU screen. | The MCDU is on. |
| 2.Push the INIT mode key. | The INIT page comes into view. |
3.On the MCDU scratchpad:
NOTE: The flight number is the ICAO airline code followed by 0000. | On the INIT page, the flight number is shown. |
D. Uploading of the ATSU Software Component and Applications
(1) Upload the ATSU software with the Portable Data Loader (PDL) (SFIM or equivalent) (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-610-001).
Subtask 46-21-34-610-050-G ** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL (1) Upload the ATSU software with the Portable Data Loader (PDL) (SFIM or equivalent) (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-610-001).
D. Uploading of the ATSU Software Component and Applications
(1) Upload the ATSU software component (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-610-803) or (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-610-804) (as applicable).
Subtask 46-21-34-740-050-A Subtask 46-21-34-740-051-A (1) Upload the ATSU software component (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-610-803) or (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-610-804) (as applicable).
F. Do the VHF3 link test of the ATSU (Ref. AMM TASK 46-21-00-710-002) to do a check of the correct operation of the datalink communication.
5. Close-upSubtask 46-21-34-410-050-A
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close access door 824.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tools and other items.
(2) Close access door 824.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
ATSU