02/24/21
Message Overview:
Message Description:
VHF 3 input to DATALINK is inactive.
Possible Causes:
- Third VHF Communication Unit (VHF) 3 (A10)
- Left Radio Interface Unit (RIU) 1 (A17)
- Associated Wiring
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
Quick Links:
| Removal of the VHF Communication Unit | AMM 23-11-01-000-801 |
| Installation of the VHF Communication Unit | AMM 23-11-01-400-801 |
| Removal of the Radio Interface Unit (RIU) | AMM 23-51-21-000-801 |
| Installation of the Radio Interface Unit (RIU) | AMM 23-51-21-400-801 |
| Standard Practices - Replace Wiring | SPM 20-12-00-02 |
| Standard Practices - Wire Repair | SPM 20-12-10-02 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Reset VHF 3 (CB3-E2), RIU 1A (CB1-B5) and RIU 1B (CB1-B4) circuit breakers.
- If system checks are good, do close out.
- If fault remains, continue with next step.
- Do wiring check of ARINC 429 data bus T-VHF-3 from VHF 3 connector A10P1 to RIU1 connector A17P1. Repair/replace as required.
- If system checks are good, do close out.
- If fault remains, continue with next step.
- Replace VHF 3.
- If system checks are good, do close out.
- If fault remains, continue with next step.
- Replace RIU 1.
- Do close out.