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PMA8000B Audio Selector Panel and Intercom System
Installation and Operator’s Manual
A 3-light, 75 MHz Marker Beacon receiver is integrated in the PMA8000B. This provides the necessary
Marker Beacon lights and audio indications necessary for that portion of an Instrument Landing System
(ILS) approach. A pushbutton labeled MKR allows the pilot select high or low sensitivity as well as test
and mute modes.
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APPROVAL BASIS
FAA TSO Approval.
The PMA8000B-series Audio Selector Panels are FAA approved under TSO C50c (Audio Amplifiers) and
TSO C35d (Marker Beacon Receivers), ETSO C50C/ and 2C53d.
All systems comply with relevant portions of EUROCAE RTCA MPS WG No. 7/70, DO-143 and (Marker
Beacon Receivers), ED-14C/DO-160C (Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne
Equipment), ED12B/DO-178B, Level D (Software Considerations for Airborne Equipment) and ED18/DO-214 (Audio Systems Characteristics and Minimum Operational Performance Standards for Aircraft
Audio Systems).
Operation is subject to the following conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
TSO COMPLIANCE
C35d, Class A
C50c, Class 1a
RTCA/DO-214 RTCA/DO-143 RTCA/DO-160D
RTCA/DO-178B DO-254
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ENVIRONMENTAL Qualifications:
Operating Temperature Range:
-15º C to 55ºC
Altitude:
Up to 50,000 feet in an non-pressurized area
DIMENSIONS:
Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm) Width: 6.25 in. (16.9 cm)
Depth behind panel 7.15 in. (18.16 cm)
WEIGHT
PMA8000B Unit
1.34 lb. (0.61 kg)
Rack with connectors
0.51 lb. (0.24 kg)
POWER REQUIREMENTS (Including Internal Lighting):
Voltage:
11 to 33 VDC
Maximum Current:
2.5 Amp (Externally protected by a 5A pull-type
breaker)
Marker Beacon:
Audio Selector/Intercom:
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:
200-890-0100
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Revision 8, May 2008