What this system is
ATA 23 covers aircraft voice and data communication functions. It may include radio communication, interphone, passenger address, data links, emergency communication and antenna systems.
AIRCRAFT SYSTEM LEARNING
ATA 23 — Communications
ATA 23 covers aircraft voice and data communication functions. It may include radio communication, interphone, passenger address, data links, emergency communication and antenna systems.
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ATA 23
Communications
Aircraft voice, data and communication systems.
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START LEARNINGStart with the system purpose and major component groups, then use the linked glossary, resources and videos before moving into aircraft-specific detail.
TROUBLESHOOT THIS SYSTEMDefine the reported symptom, confirm aircraft and configuration applicability, then follow current approved fault-isolation and maintenance data.
Why it exists
Allow communication between crew members, ground personnel, air-traffic services, company systems and passengers.
What belongs here
- VHF and HF radios
- Satellite communication
- Audio control panels
- Interphone and passenger address
- Data-link units
- Antennas and couplers
- Emergency locator transmitters
What users may see
Frequency or channel displays, transmit/receive indications, audio selections, call lights, data-link messages and system fault indications may be present.
What technicians commonly evaluate
Audio routing, antenna and coax condition, bonding, interference, configuration coding, software/data loading and end-to-end operational checks are common concerns.
AIRCRAFT APPLICABILITY
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