03/31/21
Message Overview:
Message Description:
Failure in TSS lower antenna.
Possible Causes:
- Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Lower Antenna (E11)
- Traffic/Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Transponder Unit (A238)
- Associated Wiring
Troubleshooting Tips:
Advisory Wire/Service Bulletin: None
Forum Articles/Infoservice/Newsletter: None
Quick Links:
| Removal of the Traffic/Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Trafficm Surveillance System (TSS) Transponder Unit | AMM 34-43-03-000-801 |
| Installation of the Traffic/Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Transponder Unit | AMM 34-43-03-400-801 |
| Removal of the Traffic Alert and Collision-Avoidance System (TCAS) Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Directional Antenna | AMM 34-43-09-000-801 |
| Installation of the Traffic Alert and Collision-Avoidance System (TCAS) Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Directional Antenna | AMM 34-43-09-400-801 |
| Removal of the Traffic Alert and Collision-Avoidance System (TCAS) and Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Omnidirectional Antenna | AMM 34-43-13-000-801 |
| Installation of the Traffic Alert and Collision-Avoidance System (TCAS) and Traffic Surveillance System (TSS) Omnidirectional Antenna | AMM 34-43-13-400-801 |
| Standard Practices - Replace Wiring | SPM 20-12-00-02 |
| Standard Practices - Repair Wiring | SPM 20-12-10-02 |
Troubleshooting Recommendations:
- Reset TCAS/XPDR 1 Circuit Breaker CB1-A5. Is the fault message still present?
- If YES, continue with next step.
- If NO, do close out.
- Do wiring check between TSS (A238) and the TSS Lower Antenna (E11) for the following cables:
From To Results Conn. A238DP1 - 1 Conn. E11P1 - 1 Conn. A238DP1 - 2 Conn. E11P1 - 2 Conn. A238DP1 - 3 Conn. E11P1 - 3 Conn. A238DP1 - 4 Conn. E11P1 - 4 - If check is satisfactory, continue with next step.
- If check is not satisfactory, repair defective cable.
NOTE: Conn. E11P1 - 2, Conn. E11P1 - 3 and Conn. E11P1 - 4 are not connected (bag & Stow) at TSS Lower Antenna for Aircraft pre SB100-34-11. However, coaxial cables must be checked. - Replace TSS Lower Antenna (E11). Is the fault message still present?
- If YES, continue with next step.
- If NO, do close out.
- Replace TSS (A238).
- Do close out.