1553 Data Bus Flashcards
1
Q
What colour are the aircraft data bus cables?
A
White with a blue spiral.
2
Q
What type of transformer couplers are used on the Wildcat?
A
In line.
3
Q
What is the maximum amount of remote terminals (RT’s) that can be connected to the 1553 data bus?
A
31 because its a 5 bit address.
4
Q
Where is the Control and Display Navigation Unit’s (CDNU) fail caption displayed?
A
On the emergency control panel (ECP).
5
Q
What is a bus monitor responsible for?
A
Listens for the exchange of informational data bus and acts as a back up bus controller.
6
Q
What is the purpose of the terminator?
A
70 Ohm terminator impedance matches and prevents data bouncing back.
7
Q
What are the type of words?
A
Command
Status
Data
