ARINC CHARACTERISTIC 711-10-2002 PDF

Full title and description

ARINC Characteristic 711-10:2002 — Mark 2 Airborne VOR/ILS Receiver. This characteristic defines the desired characteristics, interchangeability, electrical and mechanical interfaces, and test procedures for a Mark 2 airborne VOR receiver intended for installation in commercial transport aircraft. It covers reception and processing of VHF omni‑directional range signals and marker beacon annunciation to the flight deck.

Abstract

This characteristic specifies the functional and interchangeability requirements for a Mark 2 airborne VOR receiver (VHF 108.00–117.95 MHz) including form factors, connectors, power and control circuits, standard interwiring, serial digital omni‑bearing outputs, marker beacon (75 MHz) processing and typical test procedures. Appendices include a standard control panel, relevant ICAO Annex 10 excerpts, U.S. VORTAC national standard extracts, and a bibliography/chronology.

General information

• Status: Listed as current in standard catalogues (Release 10).
• Publication date: January 31, 2002.
• Publisher: Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated (ARINC).
• ICS / categories: 49.090 — On‑board equipment and instruments (avionic equipment).
• Edition / version: Release 10 (711-10:2002).
• Number of pages: 69 pages.

Scope

Covers the characteristics required for a Mark 2 airborne VOR receiver intended for commercial transport aircraft installations. Includes required frequency coverage (108.00–117.95 MHz) and marker beacon processing at 75 MHz, mechanical and electrical interchangeability (form factors, connectors, index pin coding), standard control panel definitions, power/control circuitry, interwiring, required outputs (serial digital omni‑bearing), and recommended test procedures and environmental considerations necessary for certification and line‑replaceable unit interoperability.

Key topics and requirements

• Frequency coverage and receiver performance requirements for VOR reception (108.00–117.95 MHz).
• Marker beacon detection and annunciation requirements (75 MHz marker processing).
• Mechanical form factors, connector types and index‑pin coding for interchangeability.
• Standard control panel definition and human‑machine interface considerations.
• Standard interwiring and power/control circuitry requirements (primary power input and power control).
• Serial digital output format for omni‑bearing/OMNI data and interface expectations for flight deck systems.
• Environmental, test and verification procedures, and typical test sequences for acceptance and certification.
• Appendices referencing ICAO Annex 10 material and national VORTAC standards relevant to VOR/marker operation.

Typical use and users

Used by aircraft manufacturers, avionics equipment designers and suppliers, line‑replaceable unit (LRU) manufacturers, systems integrators, airline technical/maintenance organizations, certification authorities and avionics test laboratories. Applied when specifying, procuring, installing, testing or certifying airborne VOR receiver equipment and associated control panels and wiring on transport category aircraft.

Related standards

Closely related to other ARINC characteristics in the airborne navigation and avionics series (the ARINC 700 series). Relevant international and national navigation and avionics references include ICAO Annex 10 material on aeronautical telecommunications and national VORTAC/VOR standards. Environmental and equipment qualification standards (for example DO‑160 style environmental testing) and other ARINC interface characteristics for cockpit data buses and annunciation systems are typically consulted alongside this characteristic.

Keywords

ARINC 711-10, Mark 2, VOR receiver, airborne navigation, VHF 108–117.95 MHz, marker beacon, 75 MHz, interchangeability, LRU, serial digital omni‑bearing output, avionics, control panel.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ARINC Characteristic 711-10:2002 is an ARINC specification (Release 10) defining the Mark 2 airborne VOR/ILS receiver characteristics, mechanical/electrical interchangeability, interfaces and test procedures for transport‑category aircraft.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers receiver functional requirements and performance for VOR reception (108.00–117.95 MHz), marker beacon processing (75 MHz), form factors, connector and pin coding, standard control panel definitions, power/control circuitry, serial digital omni‑bearing outputs, standard interwiring and typical test procedures and appendices with related regulatory extracts.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Aircraft manufacturers, avionics designers and suppliers, maintenance and repair organizations, systems integrators, certification authorities and test labs use this characteristic when specifying, producing, installing or certifying VOR receiver equipment and associated cockpit interfaces.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 711-10:2002 release is recorded in standards catalogues as Release 10 and is listed as current in those listings. Users should confirm with the standards publisher or official standards distributors for any later amendments or superseding releases before relying on it for new procurements or certification activities.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ARINC series of avionics characteristics (commonly referred to as the ARINC 700 series and the ARINC 711 family for VOR/ILS receivers). Related ARINC characteristics and associated avionics interface documents are typically used together when specifying airborne equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: VOR, Mark 2, ARINC 711-10, VHF navigation, marker beacon, omni‑bearing output, interchangeability, LRU, avionics, control panel.