CHAPTER 4

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

Section I. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

32. General l No. 4 Brisio wrench ( 4 flntes).

l No. 6 Bristo wren cl^ (6 flutes).
T h e tools, parts, supplies, and t,est eqnipinent
1 Allen \vr~nclijl/p in.).
necessary to perform organizutioilal rnwintena.nce
1 set of jeweler's screw drivel*^.
nre authorized by appropri~itel,ublicntions. Ad-
1set of jeweler's tools.
dition:tl tools are not suppliecl with the mdio set. h . ,'l(aferbiuZs.
33. Tools, Test Equipment, and Materials We- Or2ulgestick.
quired for Radio Set AN/ARC44 (Y1ie~wcloth, bleached, lint -f ree %.

Snntll)almm,No. 000 ".

'I'he followi~lglist of t,ools und irintrriuls are ("lcanir~g ('onl~mund (Fed Stcn.1~NO. 7980-
not f~~rnislirtlas pnrt of radio W. but are required 3'35-954'2).
for ol.ganizatioiial niaintenance. Oroc\is cloth.
U. 7'007s. c. '/'eat /Cpiyrrr e m .
One Tool k;quil)nient TE-11. Radio Test Set AK/A 13111-8.
1 No. 2 13risto \vrellcIl (4 flutes). Mult i ~ r ~ e tTS-297/1T.
er

Seetisn li. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SERVICES

34. Definition of Preventive Maintenance compound. IVhen the contacts are

Preventive ~naintenr~~iceis work perfornied on cle:tlied, wipe t.hem with a dry cloth.
equil)lnent (usually when the equipment is not Warning: Prolonged breathing of
in use) to keep it, in good working order so that cleaning compound funles is dangerous.
bre:ikdowns and needless interruptions in service Make sure adequate ventilation is pro-
will be kept to ;L niinimum. Pi.evelltive n1:linte- vicled. ('leani~ig c o m p o ~ ~ n dis flam-
n:lnce differs from trnnbleshooti~~g
and repair; its mable; do not use, near R flame.
object is to prevent certain troubles from (2) When ~ l e a n i n gsurfaces that perform
occurring. no electrical ftmction, use a clot11 or
brush moistened with cleaning corn-
35. General Preventive Maintenance Tech- pound. After cleaning, wipe the p i ~ r t s
niques with a dry cloth.
a. IJse No. 000 sandpaper to remove corrosion ;
Do not use steel wool. After using swnclpapar, 36. Use of Preventive Maintenance Forms
clean area thoroughly with air,. (figs. 26 and 8 7 ) .
h. TJse a clean, dry, lint-free cloth or a dry Lrusll a. The information in this paragraph is pre-
for cleaning. If the dry cloth or brush will not, sented t ~ sa guide to the individual insl,ectini the
remove the dirt, use one of the following tech- equipment in actordance with instructions on 1)A
niques as applicable : Forms 11-238 and 11-239. T h e decision a's to
(1) When cleaning electrical contacts, use a which items on the forrns are itpplicable to this
cloth or brush moistened with cleaning equipment is a decision to be made, in the case of
Part of Tool Equipment TE-41.
the first echelon maintenance, by the communici~-
l OPERATOR F l RST ECHELON MA INTEHANCE CHECK LIST FOR SIGNAL CORPS EQUIPMENT
R A D I O COMMUUICATIOI, D l R E C T l O I FIIOl!fO, C A R I I C R , #&OAR 1
l- EOUIFMCMT NOMEHCUTUAE
INSTRUCTIONS: Sa. ather atd.
EQUIPYEN1 S E R l A L NO.

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D MOISTURE FROM ANTCNNA. Y ICROPHCUE, HEADSETS, ,-

, CCUPOMENT PANELS.
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-
.-
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S P E t T SEATING OF R E A O I L I L C C E S S l B l E 'PLUCK-OUT" ITEMS: lUBES, LAMPS, C R I S T
PLffi-IN C O I L S AND RESISTCUS.

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NO T I G H T E N FXTERIOS W COYWIIENT'r I N 0 CASES, M

SMUCH MOUNTS, hNTEYHA MOUNTS, t O A X l A l T R A N S U 1 S S l O N INSPECT ST(HIAGI: B A T l E R I E S F M D I R T ,
WU+W4U& AHD CABLE COYHECTIOYS. T R O L I ' I LEVEL LU(I S P F C l F l C G R k V I T V ,

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INSPECT LWTENNL FOR E C C E N T R I C I T I E S , CORROSION, iOOSE F I T ,

LlAYACfO I H S U U T O P S HI&Wt-.

tfWmR, *#B C b B L l N G FOR MILDEW,

E ITEYS: SW1
CHECK T E R u l N l t
GASKETS, D I R T h

19 I F D f F l c I E ~ C l t s NOTED *RE I O T CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION, I H O l C A T E ACTION TAKEN FOR COIIRELTIOH.

DA 1 M A T T 11-238 ' R E P L ~ C L S O A A G O FORM V ~ V ,1 GSC 90, W I I I C H IS C~SOLCTE.

tions officers/chieb or his designtxtd representa- ( 3 ) I t e m 6. Chock the equipment for nor-
tive; and in case of the second and third echelon mal starting and stopping as outlined in
maintenance, by the individual making the inspec- paragraphs 24 and 30.
tion. Instructions for the use of each form appear b. DA Form 11-t5'e99. Perform the mainte-
on the mverse side of the form. nance checks not lined out on figure 27. The fol-
b. Circled items on figures 26 and 27 are either lowing items are additional information to those
wholly qr partially applicable to Radio Set listed on the form.
AN/AIRCZ,-44. Those portions of the circled items ( l ) Item $1. Inspect C868 and C869 (figs.
that are not applicable are lined out. References 121 and 122), C311 (fig. 157), and C101
in the I T E M block in the figures are to paragraphs and C102 (fig. 149) for leaks, bulges, and
in this manual which contain additional mainte discoloration. Inspect the feedthrough
nance information pertinent to the particular capacitors for cracks and Ioose mount-
item. ings.
(2) Item g9. Inspect relay assemblies in the
37. Performing Preventive Maintenance rC unit, dynamotor, control panel, and
a. DA h11338. Perforrn the maintenance keyer for loose mountings. Check the
checks not lined out on figure 26. The following contacts of the unsealed relays K801 and
items are additional information t o those listed on K802 (fig. 30) for burned, pitted, and
the form. corroded contracts; misalinernent of con-
( 1 ) I t e m 4. Inspect the seating of the plug- tacts and springs ; insufficient spring ten-
in chassis on the r t unit. Refer to figure sion ;and binding of plungers and hinged
28 for the proper orientation of the plug- parts.
in chassis camloc fasteners for mounting. Note. '&R relay 1 consists of leaf switch
Check the three panel lamps on each con- S800 (flg. W ) , coaxial switch 8803 (flg. 3 1 ) ,
trol panel and each distribution panel and ~ o t a r y solenoid L832 and reai~tor I1801
for proper seating. Inspect the two (fig. 1291.
fuses on the dynamotor (fig. 6) for con- (3) Item $3. Remove the front cover from
tinuity and proper insertion and loclring the r t unit and inspect the seven-gang
in the fuse holders. Check all external RF capacitor (figs. 141 and 142 for dirt,
cable connectors for proper mating and moisture, and loose mountings). (The
locking. serrated end-plates are purposely bent to
(2) ItemS. Check the whole- and l/lO-mega- obtain proper receiver-transmitter track-
cycle selectors (fig. 4) and TRANS selec- ing. Do not bend these plates.)
tor switch (fig. 5) for position detent ac- ( 4 ) I t e m 25. Inspect the terminals of R101,
tion on the central panel and tlie distribu- ClOl, and C102 (fig. 149), 6311 (fig.157),
tion panel. Rotate the volume con- and R801 (fig. 129) for corrosibn, dirt,
trols to check for smoothness of opera- and loose contacts.
tion; and chwk the toggle switches for (5) I t e m 32. Inspect R515 (fig. 43) in the
proper two-position operation. Re sure test set and all transformers, chokes, and
that all control krlobs and switches are potentiometers for overheating and oil
securely mounted without excessive loose- leakage.
ness. control knobs should not rub ( 6 ) Item. $6. Inspect the co~nmunicatiot~s
against their ~wspectivepanels. antenni gasket (fig. 7) for leaks.

Section Ill. LUBRICATION AND WEATHERPROOFING

38. Lubrication 39. Weatherproofing

The mechanical components of Radio Set AN/ The coinponents of Radio Set AhT/AR(:-44
A R M have bean designed to operate properly have been designed to operate properly under
without lubrication during the life of the equip- severe climatic conditions, such as prevail in tropi-
ment. cal, arctic, and desert regions, without special
treatment or special mainte~~lance.Fungiproofing lined in paragraphs 35 and 37 provide proper pre-
is not required. The maintenance procedures out- ventive maintenance in all temperature zones.

Section IV. TROUBLESHOOTING A? ORGANIZATIONAL LEWH

Note. Troubleshooting information for field maintenance personnel is preeented in chapter 7.

40. Extent of Instructions ( 2 ) Worn, broken, or disconnected cords or

a. 'he troutleshooting and ropnir work a t or- plugs.
ganizational nlnintennnce level is limited by the (3) Blown fuses (fig.6).
tivailnble tools, test equipment, and replaceable (4) Improperly seated components (particu-
parts. Troublo~hootingis based on the perform- larly the plug-in cllassis in the rt unit).
ance of the equipment, the use of the senses in (5) Worn out dy~rimoturbruslles.
determining such troubles as burned out fuses, (6) Extremely dirty dynamotor cornnlutu-
defective connectors, or an iniproperly operating t,ors.
equipment, and some simple tests. The procedums (7) Faulty aircraft electrical system.
outlined should determine, first, the defective unit (8) Missi~lgtubes or plug-in chassis.
and, secoild, the nature of the fault within the unit. c. Partial failure of the radio set may be caused
If the fault can be determined through organi- by one or more of the following faults :
zational procectnres, corrective measures are indi- (1) Defective tubes.
cated in the last column of the equipment per- (2) Broken, loose, or missing, antenna ele-
formance checlr list (par. 4%) ; if the fault cannot ments.
be determined through organizational procedures, (3) Improperly connected intercomponent
R reference to the Field Maintenance chapter is
cables.
made in the swne column. These procedures are (4) Worn, broken, or disconnected cords or
performed by Field Kadio Kepairman MOS 296. pl11gs.
b. The techniques that are utilized for organi- (5) Blown fuses.
zational troubleshooting include visual inspection, ( 6 ) Missing tubes or plug-in chassis.
operational tests, tube tests, and sin~plocontinuity (7) Headsets not plugged in properly.
checks. Radio Test Set AN/ARM-8 (chapter 5) ( R ) Dirt in press-to-talk switch.
will enable the sc?rvicrtnnnto check externally each
of the major circuits within the rt unit, and input
42. Electron Tube Replacement Procedure
voltages and signals from] other syste~nwmpo- Recent studies of rn:~intenancepractices have
rlents. The use of this test. set is the basis for the disclosed that lrlore than one-third of all electron
operational test rnade for troubleshooting given tubes are needlessly discarded as faulty. The
in this section. The material is presented in the waste of material must be reduced through effec-
order which the repairman would norlnally em- tive supply economy measures and training of
ploy in servicing a defective radio set. repair personnel. All personnel concerned will
use the information given below as a guide.
41. Visual Inspection a. Inspect a11 cabling, connections, and the gen-
U . When the equipnlent fails to operate and the em1 condition of the equipment before attempting
cilllse is not immediately apparent, check as many remov:tl of electron tubes.
of the items listed in b and c below as is practicable b. Isolate the trouble, if possible, to a particular
before starting a systematic operational check of unit or section of the equipment.
the equipment. Do not, disassemble the set for a c. I f a tube tester is available, remove and test
cornplete irispection without some knowledge of one tube at ix time. Substitute new tubes only for
the operational symptoms. I f possible, obtain in- those which are defective.
formntion frorn the operators-.of the equipment d. I f a tube tester is not available, truubleshoot
regarding performance at the time trouble by the tube substitution ruethod.
occul.red. (1) &plue the auspeckti tubes, one a t a
b. Complete failure of the radio set may be time, with new tubes. Note the sockets
caused by one or more of the following faults: from which the original tubes were re-
(1) Improperly connected intercornponent moved. If the equipment becomes oper-
cables. ative, discard the last tube removed.
 Some circuits, for example oscillator cir- h. Do not discard tubes merely because they
cuits, may function with one tube and fall on or a2ightZy belaw the minimum rtccepta-
not another--even though both t u b are bility value when checked in a tube tester. It must
new. If practicable, retain any removed be recognized that a certain percentage of new
tube rlritil its condition is checked by a tubes fall near the low end of the acceptability
suitable test instrument. range of the tube specification and, therefore, start.
(2) Reinsert the rem:liaing original tubes, their operational life at a value fairly closo to the
one a t a time, in the original sockets. I f tube tester "Retention limit." These tubes rnay
equipment failure occurs during this step, provide satisfactory performance throughout u
discard the last origind tube. DO NOT long period of operational life at this "near limit''
LEAVE A NEW TTJB E IN A value. Substitute new tubes only for those which
SOCKET 1F THE EQUIPMENT OP- are defective.
ERATES SATISFACTORILY W T H Cautwn: Use specid cure in withdrawing a
THE ORIGINAL TITl3E. miniature tube from its socket. DO NOT rock
(3) I f there is an insufficient number of spare or rotatc the top of a miniature tube when remov-
tubes, try one of the following methods : ing from socket,; pzllt straight out. The external
(a) Substitute n new tube for one original pin and the wire lead sealed in the glass base are
tube. If the equipment continues to be two different metals which are butt-wdded ta-
inoperative, replace the ricw tube with gether where the pin appears t~ enter the glass.
the original. Similarly, chefik each Rocking or rotating the tube causes bending of
original in turn, until the equipment the pin which tends to break this weld or cause a
becomes operative. resistanre or intermithnt joint to develop.
( 6 ) Often it is possible to remove a t u b e
from one section of the equipment 43. Troubleshoeting by Using Equipment
without nffectir~g the section being Pehmance C h d List
checked. I n this case, troubleshooting a. Purpose und Use. The equipment perform-
the defective section, using this tube as arive check list is the beginning of a systematic
a substitute spare. troubleshooting procedure designed to isolate
( c ) If a replacement for a bad tube soon trouble with a nlinimum of wasted effort. Oper-
becomes defective, check the adjust- ate the equipment as directed in the check list;
ment and condition of component parts check for the normal indications listed, and, if an
of the tube circuit ; otherwise continued abnormal indication is obtained, follow the cor-
tube replacement will effect only tem- rective measures outlined in the final m l u m of the
porary repair and more serious trou- check list.
bles may result. b. Corrective M e a w e s . I n some cases, the na-
ture of the possible abnormal indication pennits
e. If tube substitution does not correct the trou- immediate localization of trouble t o a particular
ble, ~ e i c n a e ~the
t origin& tubes in the o r i g i d part so that the corrective measures indicate the
~ocketebefore forwarding the defective equip- specific part to be repaired or replaced. I n most
ment for higher echelon repair. cases, however, the possible abnormal indications
f . ,h a general rule discard tubes only when provide only for mtionalization of the trouble
the following conditions exist : to a particular component or plug-in c h w i s of
( 1 ) A test in a tube tested or other instru- the radio set. The sectionalizing procedures at
ment shows that the tube. is defective. the organizational maintenanm level are given in
(2) The tube defect is obvious. F a r examplp ; paragraph 44. I f wny of the corrective measures
the glass envelope is broken, the filarr~ent referred to in the check list or sectionaljzing pro-
is open, or a connecting prong or lsad is cedures are beyond the m p e of organizational
broken. mainbnance personnel (unless the fault within
the defective component or plug-in chassis is ovi-
g. Do not discard tubes rnerely because the
tubes have been used for a specified length c)f
,
dent and easily mpairable) replwe the defective
unit by a prc p r l y operating substitute so that the
time. Satisfactory operation in a circnt is the defective unit may be repaired at a field mainte-
filial proof of tube quality. The tube in use may nance station without keeping the radio set in-
work better than a new one. operable.
c. Equipment Performuwe W k Lkl.
Action m mndltlon
I Normal iadlmth

I l
1 .- . - - - - - _ a _ _ - _ _ " - - u

- - - - - - - - .- - - - - - - -
I ON OFF switch.._

VOL control- ..-- ..

Set t o OFF p s i
$ion.
Rotate fully couu-
terclockwise.
- . - - - - - - .- - - - - - - R E M I,OCAI', 'Turn to LOCAL REM control panel
aeleetor. position on one F R E Q indication
panel. blacked out.
Turn to REM po-
sition on other
panel.
-.----------.---- Whole- and KO- Rotate until de-
megacycle sired operating
selectors. frequency a p
pears in FREQ
window.
------ - - " - - p - - - -
RECEIVERS 1 - - Set in its down
position.
- - -.- ~ All other R E S@ i n their down
CEIVERS positions.
switches.
- ...... - - .. - - - . - - - - TRANS wlcctor Rotate t o I N T
switch. position.
- - - - - - - - - - - U - - - - - VOL control. _ __. Rotste fully coun-
terclockwilu?.
Switch amernbly- - _ Cabling ~.
- CaMe tmrneas
from terminal
box properly
connected.
F M HOME Set in its down
switch. position.
FM SQUEL Set in its down
switch. position.
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Aircraft main Turn on. _ - _ _ _ - _ -Characters

- and nu- Replam lamps.
power switch. merals on control Check to see if air-
panels and distri- craft power is
bution panels available at switch.
glow.
Distribution panel Check tubes V301
filaments lighted. through V305 for
filament aontinuity.
Dynamotor rotating Check power connea-
tione t o dynamotor
at terminah B, 1 ,
and J, on P101.
Pan motor in rt Check 27-volt ac
unit running. eupply from dyna-
motor a t terminals
V pnd X on P815
Nas. Fat1 in rt uuit
should orhaust air h m thp
roar of the unit for p r u w
dt drcprlatinn.
c. Equipment Performance Check List-Continued
Unit
I I Action or condition Normal l n d i c ~ t ~ ComctIve measure

Each diatribution VOL control-. - _.

. Press t h e press-to- Noise output heard Check fuse F101 in
panel. talk switch; in headsets. t h e dynamotor.
then advance Check fuse F301 in
control clock- the distribution
wise t o obtain a
comfortable
noise level in
headset.
Rotate VOL con- Strength of noise in- Check trouble a t dis-
trol i n each creases a n d de- tribution panel
direction. creases in head- (par. 135).
sets
Either control O N OFF switch-.. Set t o ON positioll If rt unit tuning cir- If cycling lasts longer
panel. cuits are not tuned than 10 seconds,
t o the channel turn ON OFF
setting indicated switch on control
on LOCAL con- panel to OFF.
trol panel, rt unit Check trouble in rt
will be heard t o unit channel selec-
cycle (clicking tor circuits (per.
noise or by pres- 136).
ence of 400 cycle
channel changing
tones in the oper-
ator's headset).

VOL control-. __. Rotate approxi-

mately one-half
t u r n clockn,ise.

Request a test in- Signal of comfortable If return communica-

terphone corn- level heard in tion is not heard,
munication and headset. Sidct,one oheck headset am-
adjust the dis- heard in headset plifier circuit in
tribution panel by uperator mak- distribution panel
VOL cont,rol t o ing call. (par. 135). If side-
obtain the de- tone is not heard,
sired hoadset locelize trouble in
level. distribution panel
(par. 136).
RECEIVERS l Set in its up p o ~ i - Slight rushing noise SectionaHae trouble
toggle switch tion heard in headset. t o rt unit receiver
circuits, control
panel or distribu-
tion panel (par.
147). (Check audio
amplifier oircvits
and switching cir-
cuitry.) If excea-
sive noise is heard
in headset, squelch
control may be
misad jueted (par.
191).
 c. Equipment Performance Check Last--Continued
Unit Actlon or condition Normal indication Corrective meesure

--
Item Item
No.
v

17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _ - - - - TRANS selector Rotate to position Slight rushing noise Check for trouble in
switoh. 1 a n d return heard in headset. rt unit receiver
RECEIVERS 1 circuits, control
toggle switch t o panel or diatribu-
down position. tion panel (par.
136). (Check
audio amplifier
M circuits lsnd
switching cir-
U cuitry). If exoes-
z sive noise is heard
in headset, squelch
4 control may be
misadjuated (par.
2 Bl)
E 18 LOCAL control Whole- and Jio- I Rotate t o any of R t unit cycles to Che& fuse F101 in
panel. megacycle S the 280 chan- new channel. the dynamotor.
0 nels available During cycling a Sectionalize
selectors.
400-cps cyding trouble to selector
I tone is heard in switch in coratrol
E headset. Slight panel or t o rt unit
noise or audible (par 136).
W
signal of com-
Pc fortable level is
heard in the head-
H set aft.er cycling
is completcd
X 19 Press-to-talk switch . . __ ._ _ . Press switch and Sidetone heard in (:hack t o soo that t h e
transmit t,n an- hendsot wller~ P M I I O M E switch
W is in its down posi-
other station transmitting.
S operating on t,ion. Check fuse
sarrle frequency. F102 in dyna-
PI motor. Check
H headset-micro-
phone con~~ections.
9 Sectionalize trol~ble
W t o rt unit T-l3
relay I circuits or
W transmitter oir-
cuits (par. 135 and
137)
Received signal Adjust VOL control
heard a t comfort- on control pa11ek.
able level in head- Sectionalize trouble
set. to rt unit receiver
circuits (par. 135)
a. Equipment Performance &ck L&st-Clontinued
--

Udt Item Action or oondition Normal indioation Conwtive measure

- --p -- - -. - -

All radio set corn- .. . Transmit on sev- Each channel should Sectionalize trouble
ponents. eral channels t o have approximate- t o a unit in the
a monitor sta- ly same readsbil- system (par. 137).
tion for ac- ity and signal
I
knowledgment strength.
I
l of readability
and signal
Level of audible
signal received on
If reception is ab-
normal on certain
I strength. each channel is channel6 only,
approximately troubleshoot r t
I the same. unit a n d R F and
tunable IF circuits
(par. 147), after
eliminating tuning-
drive system aa a
troublq source.
Have monitor station
signal strength
checked by third
station.
Switch aesembly - _. F M HOME switch. Set to its up posi- Keyer motor starts Ekctionalize trouble
tion. running. A coded t;o rt unit, keyer,
D(-. .)orV(.) , . or switch assembly
W c p s signd o r a (par. 138).
wlltiillous 400-ops Cheok power eonnec-
signal is heard in tions to keyer on
headset, depend- terminal A on JW6
ing on aircraft and to terminal No.
heading. (See fig. 77 on the terminal
25.) box.
If a 400-cp signal is
heard when no in-
p u t signal is present
at the homing an-
tennas, check r t
unit SQUELCH
control adjustment
(par. 191).
If D and U signals are
dificult to distin-
guish on off-course
aircraft heading,
check adjustment
of HOMING oon-
trol (par. 192).
----~ PM BOWEL Set to its u p p s i - High level n o k sig- Sectionaliae trouble to
switch. tion. nal heard in head- switah assembly
set when a signal (par. 136).
is not being r e
ceived.
Switch ausembly--.. Set to its down Keyer motor stop^
position. running.
Control panel .- - Set to O F F p s i - Rt unit filaments no
tion. longer lighted.
Receiver signals no
longer heard in
headset.
 c. Equipment Pe~jwmanceC'lteck List-Continued
--- - -. - - ----- .-.
.
. -- - -- - -. -. - ---
1 1 I
--p

Unit l ~trm Artion or condition Norm1 indication Corrective m-re

Aircraft main pow-

er switci~. I _. Set to 01"
tion.
posi- Dynamotor stops
running.
Fan motor BM2
Check
switch.
main pwvr

stops running.
Characters and num-
erals on control
panel nnd distribu-
tion panel no long-
cr lighted.
1)i~tribution panel
filaments no long-
er lighted.

44. Sectionalizing and Localizing Procedure plate. Additional white lines at each fastener
a. General. When an abnolmal indication is indicate the position to which the slot in each
obtained during routine operation G r checking of fastener must be rotated with a screwdriver to
t l equipment,
~ the abnormal indication seldom will unlock the plug-in chassis for removal.
reveal the defective unit or part immediately. Caution: Always remove power from the r t unit
Refer to d below, for assistance in sectionalizing before removing a plug-in chassis. - Never apply
the trouble of a component or plug-in chassis of power to the r t unit unless all plug-in units are
the radio set. When the defective unit is deter- correctly fastened in place.
mined, the chart references to chapter 7 provide c. Sectionnlizing Trbuble to Major Component
information for sectionalizing, localizing, and or Plug-inCha~sisof RT Unit. Methods are listed
isolating troi~blos(at the field maintenance level) in d below by which Radio Test Set AN/ARM-8
within the defective unit. At the organizational may be used a t the organizational level to section-
maintenance level, however, when a defective mm- alize trouble t.o a plug-in chassis or major com-
porleiit or plug-in chassis is located, it should be ponent of the radio set. The test set connections
replaced by a properly oper1at:ing substitute to and adjustments for the various meter switch
prevent delay of operst,ia11. positions are given in paragraphs 45 and 46.
References to these instructions are made irn d be-
Note. An iluportnr~t ndvantage of the subminiature low. I n any switch position, if no referer~cois
cleaign of this equipment is that defective plug-in ehnssis made, connect P501 on the test, set to J809 on the
mny be removetl rind later repaired at a ranote station.
In the meantime, u properly operating substitute rnay be r t unit, turn the test set meter switch to the posi-
replacned i r i the eqnir~mentto keep i t in opsrittio~rduring tion indicated, and observe the meter reading.
the time that the defective chassis is being repaired. Be Note that the readings given for all of the test set
sure to utilize this feature of the equipment. switch positions are the minimum readings which
b. Renwvctl of Plug-in C h s i s in El' Unit. The are also displayed on the chart located inside the
plug-in chassis are mounted to the rt unit side test set cover. The possible cause of an abnormal
doors by Camloc fasteners, accessible through reading and-he corrective measures to'be taken
holes in the Camloc cover plates (fig. 28). The at organizational maintenance level to sectionalize
Camloc cover plate first must be removed before the trouble are also given in the table. A detailed
the remaining units mounted on each side door can list of the possible circuit troubles and corrective
be removed. Each cover plate is held in place by measures for abnormal test set meter readings is
two holding screws (fig. 2 8 ) . Mounting screws given in the troubleshooting chart (par. 146c)
for the 2803 chassis and the right door component and is the next systerr~aticcheck (if the above
board, and mounting inserts for the left door com- measurements do not restore norrnaI equipment
ponent board are indicated in figure 29. Camlnc operation). When a particular step of paragraph
Iastenew for each plug-in cllassis are indicated by 14% is referenced in Lhe corrective measures
a white line or lines stencilled on the Cauibc cover colnrnn, refer directly to this referenced stop.
 DOOR R l@HT C lFtER
FASTENER DOOR CHASSIS FASTENERS

l DOOR FASTENER

COVER PLATE
HOLDfNG SCREW CHASSIS FASTENERS

R FASTENER SIDESTEP CAMLOC L E F T DOOR

OSCILLATOR COVER

\ CHASSIS
FASTENERS
/ PLATE
I I

AUDIO OUTPUT
CHASSIS FASTENERS

F i g w e 18. Rt w i t , sltcruring p k g i n ckaeaiu 8 p h g lock fasteners.

Figure 89. R6 :wit, showing Can~loccover plate8 removed.
 FQure 31. K t unit, right aide, door open.
56
d . Vrgankzatzbd Maintenance Sectionalizing Proced~lres.

Minimum meter reading Possible cause of abnormal meter Corrective msssures

reading
--

Measures +27.5-volt dc Connections from aircraft Check t h e circuits for con

supply from aircraft electrical syatem tinuity.
Nole. Thc tnelcr rending on through aircraft main
electrical system
this po~itionwill vary with the
through control panels voltage supplied by the nlrcreft power switch to termi-
t o r t unit. electrical syatem. Wlle11 27.3 nal box [nay be broken.
volts is being a~rpplied,n normul Conriectiorls from termi-
reading of 88 should be obtaIncd nal box through power
in transmit con(1ftlon. All read-
ings in this colulnn are hased on a switches of corltrol
reading ol 88 flrst hoing obtainod panels t o r t unit may
on thls posltion durlng transmls- be broken.
sion If r t unit filaments are If another r t unit is avail-
not lighted and other able replace complete unit
r t unit circuits do not for immediate restoration
have proper +27.5- of operation. Refer to
volt dc voltages pres- paragraph 196c, steps l
ent, trouble is proba- t o 6.
bly in t h e input filter
2804.
Measures + 150-volt dc If dynamotor is not run- Check these circuits for con-
tinuity. Also check dyna-
supply from dynamotor ning, connections from
through control panel aircraft electrical sys- motor low voltage brushes
t o r t unit. tem through main air- (fig. 150) for dirt or ex-
craft power switch t o cessive wear.
terrninal box and dyna-
motor may be broken.
If dyrm~notorstill does Replace dynamotor.
riot run with supply
voltage present, me-
chine poegibly has de-
fective commutator or
opcri winding.
If dynamotor is running, Replace fuse F101 with one
fusc Y 101 (+150 volts) of identical rati~lg.
may be blown.
Caution: Replacing with
fuse of higher rating may
cause unnceessary damage
t o equipment.
If correct fuse blows again,
trouble .nay be isolated
by removing either r t unit
or distribution panels from
circuit. If fuse still blows
with r t unit removed,
check fuse F301 in distri-
. butirn panels. If, after
removing rt unit and die-
tribution panels from cir-
cuit, fuse no longer blows,
distribution pancls are
probably operating nor-
mally and trouble is likely
t o be found in r t unit cir-
cuitry (par. 146c, s t e p 7
and 9)
d. Organizational Maintenance Sectionalizing Procedures.-Continued

Function
I Mlnlmum meter reading Powlble cause ot abnormal meter
reading
Corrective measures

Meaeurea -1.156 volt dc If fusa F101 is good, a n d Replace worn brushes (fig.
supply from dynamotor low voltage or zero 131). Replace dynsmotor
through cohtrol panel voltage is measured at if trouble appears to be
t o rt unit, fuae FlQ1, +
105-volt in commutator.
do brushes may be
warn or dirty, or com-
mutator may be dirty
or have open windings.
If dynamotor is running If two control panels are in
and fuee F101 is good, use, throw each power
connections from dyns- switch on, in turn, t o
motor through termi- check power switch opera-
nal box to power tion, Check these cir-
switches i n control cuits for continuity.
panels Inay be broken.
Connections from con-
trol panels t o r t unit
may be broken.
Measures $300-volt dc If dynamotor is running, Replace fuse F102 with fuse
supply froin dynamotor f300-volt dc fuse F102 of identical rating.
through terminal box may be blown.
t o rt unit.
If fuse F102 blows after if fuse still blows, trouble is
replacement, discon- i n wiring rt unit a n d dyna-
nect I-t unit from cir- motor, or is in dynamotor
cuit a n d replace fuse itself. If fuse no longer
again. blows, trouble is in rt unit.
If immediate restoration
of service i s required, re-
place rt unit.
If fuse F102 is good, and Replace worn brushes. (fig.
low voltage is measured 150).
a t fuse F102,the +300-
+
volt dc and 150-volt
.dc b r u ~ h e smay be
worn or dirty.
Commutator may be ex- Replace dynsmotor with an-
tremely dirty or may other.
have open windings.
+
If 300 volts do is Check these oircuits for con-
present a t fuae F102, tinuity.
connections from dyna-
motor through ter-
minal box t o r t unit
may he broken.
If f300 volts dc can be Refer t o p ~ r a g r a p h 146c,
measured at terminal steps 10 a n d 11.
T or P815 a t t h e r t
unit, trouble is prob-
ably in input filter
2804.
Meter reading indicates I f dynamotor is running, Cheak these circuits for con-
presence of 27-volt ac, connections from dyna- tinuity. If fan motor B802
400-cps supply from motor through ter- in rt unit is running, 27-
dynamotor through minal box t p rt unit volt a c supply is present
terminal box t o rt unit. may be broken. a t rt unit input.
d . Organizational Maintenance Sectionalizing .Procedures.-Con tinued

Mlnimum meter reading Po~slblecause of abnormal meter Corrective measures

reading

Meter reading indicatqs If dynamotor is rur~rii~iy Replace dynamot.or.

presence of 27-volt ac, but above checks indi-
400-cps supply from cate that there is no
dynamotor through 27-volt ac output from
dfnamotor, three-
phase alternator wind-
i n g ~are probably de
fective
If 27 volts ac is present Replace rt unit if immediate
a t input filter but fan restorthtion of service is de-
motor still does not op- sired. Refer t o paragraph
erate, and/or if no 146a, steps 12 t o 14.
cycling tone can be
heard when chan~iel
changing, trouble is in
internal circuitry of r t

Meaqhres portion of first Note Hlgh or low readi~asare

not ncoeasnrlly an indlcatlon of
oscillator V906 grid Impro[)ar operatlon but may
current. Indlcate bntter than or legs thnn
average conditions of oaclllatlon.

If first oscillator is oper- Replace crystals in question

ating abr~ormally on with known good cryst,als.
only a few of its 14 fre- Refer t o paragraph 140e,
quencies, crystals cor- step 15.
responding to these
frequencies might be
bad or above or below
average
If first oscillator is oper- Check or replace V906. Re-
ating abnormally or is aline C945 per instructions
inoperative a t all of its for switch position 5 on
14 frequencies, tube the test set chart. If this
V906 is possibly de- does not correct condition,
fective refer to paragraph 146c,
steps 15 to 19.
Measures portion of sec- 25 (receive) ; 35 (trans- Note. High or low readings are
mit). not necessarily an indication of
ond oscillator V1002 Improper operatlon but may
grid current. Indlcate better then or less than
everage conditlons of oaclllstlon.

If aecand oscillator is Replace these crystal8 with

operating abnormally know11 g o ~ dcrystals. Re-
on only a few of its ten fer t o paragraph 146c, step
frequencies, crystals in 20.
these positions may be
bad or may be above
or below average.
If sccond oscillator is Check or replace tube V1002.
operating abnormally If this c t g ~ s not correct
or i s inoperative on all condition, refer t o para-
10 frequencies, tube graph 146c, steps 20 t o 24.
V1002 is possibly bad.
functlon
switch
position l Function Minimum meter reading Possible cause of abnormal meter
reading
Corrective measures

7 Mewurea portion of side- 5. -- .- . . .- . ---- Note. IIlgh or low readlrgs nrc

not neeeasa~rilynn indlcotion d
step mixer V1701 grid Improper ogeratlnn, butmny indi-
currcnt. catc bcttcr or less than average

If oscillator seems inop- Check or replace tubes. If

erative or abnormal, this does not correct con-
check to see if tubes dition, refer t o paragraph
V1701, V1702, a n d 146c, steps 25 t o 29.
V1703 are lighted.
One further check to iso- If another sidestep oscillator
late trouble t o sidestep chassis is available, re-
circuit rather than t o place for immediate res-
test-point circuits is t o t o r a t i o n of operation.
check for proper aline- Check oscillator frequency
ment on test set switch on replace unit per in-
poaition 17. If a null structions for switch posi-
reading is obtained, os- tion 17 on the test set
cillator is operating chart. Readjust R1711
and test meter circuits (par. 194).
are defective.

Measures portion of 0 on sorne frequency Nole. H l ~ hor low readings arr

not rlocessarlly an 1ndlcGtiorl of
second ipa grid current settings. improper oparntion. Any change
(in the RT-294/ARC- In rcsdings, once recmdetl, Indt-
44) or first ipa grid cates a prohahle tronhlc
current (in , the ET-
294A/AHU4).
If the meter reads zcro on Realine transmitter R P cir-
this positioii and there cuits per instructions for
is power output a t the switch position 8 on the
antenna, stage is prob- test set chart (par. 46).
ably misalined.
If there is no power out- Tighten all subminiature
put a t antenna, a zero connectors associated with
meter reading indi- t r a n s m i t t e r circuit'ry.
cates lack of input Check or replace tubes
drive t o transmitter V909 and V904. Realine
output circuits. transmitter R F circuits
per instructions for switch
position 8 on the test set
chart (par. 46).
Tf test set readings on posi-
tions 8 and 9 are abnor-
mal, refer to paragraph
161c, stcp 30.
M e a s u r e s portiorl of Note. Filgl~or low readln~snre
not ~lcccssarlly an Indication of
power amplifier grid Intproper operation. Any change
current. in reudlngs, ~ I I Wrecorded, serves
to indicate a probable trouble.

If mctcr rcada zero in Realitre transmitter of RF

this position and there circuits per instructions
is some power output for switch position 9, on
a t untenna, this stage the test chart (par. 46).
is probably misalined.
 d . Organizational Mainhmnce Seetimlizing Procedures.-Continued
Test
function Mlnlmum meter reading Pmible cause of sbnormal meter
switch resdine
position
-- -

9 M e a s u r e s portion of . If there is no power out- Check or replace V901,

power amplifier grid put at antenna, a zero VW2, and V903. Realine
current. meter reading indicates transmitter rf circuits
lack of input drive to per instructionafor switch
power amplifier trans- porrition 9 on the test set
mitter stage. chart (par. 46).
Refer to paragraph 146c,
steps 31 to 34
l0 Mensures portion of recti- Nolc. Elgh or low readbfq ara
not necessarily an Indication or
fied voltage of sidetone improper operation. Any c h w e
gate tube V908 to pro- in readings. once m m d e d , w v m
vide an indicatian of to indicatc a decline in wrforrn-
presence of RP carrier. anm.
If meter reads zero on Realine trammitter rf cir-
this position and there ouite per instructiolle for
is some power output ewitch position 20 on the
at antenna, transmitter test set chart (par. 46).
output stages are pm- Refer to paragraph 146c,
sibly misalined. step 37.
If meter reads zero and Check or replace V908. Re-
there is normal power fer to paragraph 146c, step
output a t antenna, 38.
tube V908 and its asso-
ciated circuitry are
possibly -defective.
If meter reads zero and Check or replace tubes V901
I there is no power out- and V902. Realine trans-
put a t antenna, power mitter R F circuits per
amplifier tubes V901 instructions for switch po-
and V902 may be de- sition 20 on the test set
fective. chart (pat. 46).
11 Meters portion of first . No mater reading indi- Check notes for this pwition
limiter grid current. cates that receiver sen- in paragraph 51. Rcfcr
sitivity or selectivity to paragraph 146c, steps
may be deficient. 39 to 41.
Tritnmer capacitois If trimmer capacitors do not
C110&2, C1102-2, aline propcrly (cannot
C110&-1, C1102-I, tune meter for a maxi-
C818, and C811 may mum) replace paasive
be out of alinement. double-tuned I F network
1803, or first 2.9875-
megacycle IF chassis or
second 2.9875megacycle
IF chassis. Realine all
three chassis per instruc-
tions tor switch position 11
on the test set chart (par.
46).
 d . Organizational Maintenance Sectidiziag Procedure8.-Continued
Test
function Function Mlnlrnum meter reading Pmslble muae 01 ebnormnl meter Corrective measures
switch reading
position
-- -
11 Meters portion of first 5- - --- -- .- - - - - - - - - -- - .. If abnormal meter reading ,After replacement of 2803 or
limiter grid current. is present, this reading V1101-1 or V1101-2, the
is set by the gain of the trouble is not corrected,
preceding stages, one or check or replace V905,
more of which may be V ~ M , v'no7, ~ 1 0 0 1 ,
defective V1002, and V1003. If
V905 or V907 is replaced,
realine tunable IF cir-
ouite (par. 185) and re-
ceiver RF circuits (par.
187).
If this does not correct cop-
dition, refer to paragraph
146c, steps 4 2 to 44.
Nots. Changlng channsla will mrve
to poelbly isolate trouble to recelve
input or tunable I F olrcuitry.

l2 This position indicates _..

40- _. .-. . _ - _ . _ . _ _ 2 - If meter reading is low or Replace limiter discriminator
proper tuning of dis- . zero, capacitor C1309A chassis Realine replaced
criminator transformer is possibly misalined or chassi~ per instructiolls
T1301 primary. tubc V1301, V1302, or for switch posit'ions 12, 13,
V1303 may be defec- and 14 on the test set.
tive. chart.
NW. Do not make qny ndjust-
ments Hsted In no@ 8 on the test set
chart if these mljustments have pre-
viously been made.

13 This position indicates 0- - - - - - - - - ,----- - - If meter reading is either

- - .-- Adjust C1309B for zero
proper tuning of T1301 up scale or down scale reading a s noted for this
secondary. from zero on meter, position in paragraph 46.
capacitor C1309B is
possibly mistuned.
If zero reading cannot be Replace limiter discrimina-
obtained, tubes V1301, tor chassis. Realine re-
V1302 or V1303 m r y placed chassis per instruc-
be defective. tions for switch positions
12, 13, and 14 on the test
set chart. '

Note. Do not make any odjust-

1 ments llsted in note 8 on the test set

chart tf these adjustments have pre-
vlowly been made.

Indicates pfoper tuning If meter reading is either Adjust C1309B for zero
of T1301 secondary. u p scale or down scale reading as noted for this
from zero on meter, position in paragraph 46.
cspscitor C1309B is
possibly mistuned.
If zero reading cannot be Replace limiter discrimina-
obtained, tubes V1301, tor chassis. Realine re-
V1302, or V1303 may placed chassis per instruc-
be defective tions for switch positions
12, 13, and 14 on the test
set chart, (par. 46).
Note. Do not make any adjust-
ments listed in note 8 on the test set
chart l[these adjustmants have pre-
viously been made.
 d . Organizaliond Mmintenance Sectionalizing Procedures.-Continued

Mlnimum mdter reading Posslblo cause of 8bnormal meter Correcti~emeasures .

reading

15 Serves a s a n indication of 40 (receiver) ; 10 (trans- If reading appears abnor- Replecc audio output chassis
receiver audio output mit). mal or zero . when and n0iM rectifier chassis,
and of transmitter side- checking receiver audio one a t a time.
tone audio output. output a s noted for
this position in para-
graph 46, and readings
on test set positions
11, 12, 13, and 14 are
normal, tubes V1201,
V1202, V1203, and
V1204, and V1401 may
be defective.
If reading appears abnor- Follow the instructions noted
mal or zero when for this position in para-
checking sidetone audio graph 46. Replace audio
output, check test set output chassis if it is
position 16 t o isolate found to be defective.
trouble t o sidetone cir- Refer t o paragraph 146c,
cuits or t o external (to steps 52 t o 56.
r t unit) circuits. Also
check test set position
15 on receive condi-
tion to determine
whether audio output
chassis is operative.
16 Serves as a n indication of If abnormal or no reading If the check indicates trouble
a presence of distribu- is obtained on this posi- is external t o r t unit cir-
tion panel audio input tion, check test set cuitry, check continuity of
a t rt unit. position 15 on both re- all connections through
ceive and transmit con- terminal box t o distribu-
dition t o isolate trouble tion panel. If another
t o either sidetone a n d distribution panel is pres-
audio output circuits of ent, switch it t o and again
rt unit or t o micro- try t o obtain reading.
phone amplifier circuit? Check fuse F301. If check
of distribution panel. indicates internal r t unit
trouble, check A F output
circuits on test set posi-
tion 15. If trouble per-
sists, check a,nd, if neces-
sary, replace noisc rccti-
fier chassis.
If test point reading is Replace audio input chassis
normal and yet indica- if defective. If audio in-
tior~sare t h a t the trans- put chaasis is replaced.
mitter is not being check adjustment of R171 1
m o d u l a t e d properly, (par. 194) on the sidestep
cheok audio input chas- oscillator chassis.
sis. .
 d. Organizational Maintenance Sectidiziny Proeedwes.-Continued

function Function Minimum meter reuding Poarible mu88 of abnormal meter C o m t l v e measures
swltch r e

1'1 This is a calibration posi- - ---

Null indication-. . - - If, after checking this If teet set position 7 indi-
tion for the sidestep as- position se noted i n cates t h a t sidestep oscil-
! cillator of rt unit paragraph 46, a null lator is dead, replace side-
cannot be obtained, step oscillator chassis. Re-
check test net position adjust R1711 (par. 194).
7 t o ascertain whether Repeat checks listed under
sidestep oscillator is os- this position.
cillating. If t h e pointer If this does not correct con-
on oscillator tuning ca- dition, refer to paragrpph
pacitor C1708 is not on 146c, ~ t e p61.
or close t o t h e vertical
black line stenciled o n
the shield, t h e sidestep
oscillator is probably
not tuned correctly
(par. 193).
Serves a s a n indication of If, after checking this po- Replace homing amplifier
homiria audio output. sition as noted in para- chassis. Also replace noise
graph 46, no reading rectifier chassis t o deter-
can be obtained, make mine whether isolation cir-
checks of test set posi- cuits are defeotive.
tion 15 t o isolate trou-
ble to either audio out- Reali~iereplaced homing am-
put chassis or t o hom- plifier chssais per instruc-
ing circuitry. If, when tions for switch positions
alining homing ampli- 8, 15, a n d 16 on t h e test
fier in this position, a set chsrt (par. 46).
maximum tuning indi- N&. Do not make any adjust-
cation cannot be ob- ments llsted in note 8 on tlw teat set
tained when tuning chart U these adjustments have previ-
t r i m m e r capacitors ously been made
C1503 and Cl.509, then
tube V1501 or tube
V1502 is possibly de-
fective.
H O M I N G control R820 Check R820 adjustment (par.
: not adjusted correctly. 192).
i Homing relay K805 eir. Refer t o paragraph 146c,
cuitry defective. steps 62 to 65.
 d . Oraanizational Maintenance S e c t i d i z i n a Procedures.4ontinued
Test
lunctlon Function Minimum meter red in^ Pmlble cause of abnormal meter Cormtive mersurcs
switch
position

Can be used aa a five-watt No minimum reading A zero reading on this T o isolate the trouble, re-
full-scale R F watt- listed for this position. position indicates that move filters from circuit
meter in range of 24.0 Minimum reading there ia no R F power by connecting a coaxial
to 52.0 megacycles. should be observed on output at jack J803A cable between J9Ol in
This position is used position 20 instead. on the rt unit. Make transmitter section and
mainly for preliminary checks listed under test J803B on antenna con-
transmitter tuneup set position 10 to deter- nector. Trouble in one
when low RF power is mine if there is carrier filter can be spotted by
present. present a t power ampli- checking teat set position
fier plate circuits, If l 9 or 20 over equipment
position 10 is reading frequency range. Filter
normally, trouble is 2801 ia inserted in circuit
probably in 2801 or when on channels between
2802, or in their switch- 24.0 megacycles and 34.9
ing circuits. megacycles, and 2802 is
inserted in circuit when
on channeh between 36.0
megaoycles and 51.9 mega-
cycles. Replace suspected
filter with known good
filter, if available. Re-
aline transmitter RF cir-
cuite per instructions for
switoh position 20 on the
teat set chart (par. 46).
If test meter is reading
abnormally for poaition
10, follow corrective meas-
urea listed. after position
10.
May be used aa 20-watt A zero reading on this To iaolate trouble, remove
full-scalc RF wattmeter position indicates that filtera from circait by
in range of 24.0 to 52.0 there ia no R P power connecting waxial cab1.e
megacycles. This posi- output a t JSO3A on the between JgOl in trans-
tion is uscd for final rt unit. Make checks mitter section and J803B
transmitter tunoup listed under test set on antenna connector.
where normal power position 10 to deter- Trouble in one filter can
output of transmitter mine if there is carrier be spotted by checking
is being ~neasured. prescnt at power am- test aet position l 9 or 20
plScr plato circuits. over equipment frequency
If position 10 is reading range. Filter 2801 f
normally, trouble is inserted in circuit when
probably in ZSOl or on abannel between 24.0
L803 or in their switch- and 34.9 megacycles and
ing circuits. %S02 is in circuit when on
channel between 36.0 and
51.9 megaoycles. Replace
s u s p e c t e d ~ t ewith
r known
good filter, if available.
Realine transmitter RF
oirouita per inatructions
for switch position 20 on
the bat wt chart (par.
46). If test meter reads
abnormally for position
10, follow corrective mean-
urea h t e d after position