ARINC CHARACTERISTIC 709-8-1988 (1992) PDF
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St ARINC CHARACTERISTIC 709-8-1988 (1992) — ARINC Characteristic 709-8:1988 (Mark 5) — Airborne Distance Measuring Equipment (DME). This characteristic defines the airborne equipment performance, interfaces and installation characteristics for Mark 5 DME intended for installation in transport-category aircraft, including the presentation of slant-range distance to flight crew and provisions for frequency-scanning operation for use by navigation computers.
Abstract
This characteristic specifies functional and performance requirements, electrical and mechanical interfaces, environmental and electromagnetic compatibility requirements, test methods and cockpit presentation conventions for airborne Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Mark 5. It is intended to ensure interoperability between airborne DME equipment and ground DME facilities and to standardize installation and maintenance criteria for aircraft manufacturers, avionics suppliers and operators.
General information
- Status: Published / historically active (original issue 1988; referenced with 1992).
- Publication date: October 1988 (document edition 709-8:1988; shown with a 1992 reference).
- Publisher: ARINC (Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated) / ARINC Industry Activities.
- ICS / categories: 49.090 — On-board equipment and instruments (avionics/navigation equipment).
- Edition / version: 709-8 (Edition 8, Mark 5 DME characteristic).
- Number of pages: Approximately 145–146 pages (typical published length).
Scope
The scope covers the airborne portion of Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Mark 5: functional description, signal and data formats, performance and accuracy requirements, cockpit presentation of slant-range distance, required interfaces to other avionics (including frequency scanning modes used by navigation computers), installation and testing requirements, and environmental/EMC constraints necessary for safe and interoperable operation with ground DME facilities.
Key topics and requirements
- Definitions and functional description of Mark 5 DME operation and modes.
- Performance and accuracy limits for slant-range distance measurements under normal and degraded conditions.
- Electrical and mechanical interface specifications for airborne units and cockpit indicators.
- Frequency/channel tuning, frequency-scanning modes and provisions for navigation computer control.
- Environmental, vibration and temperature qualification requirements for airborne installation.
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and radio-frequency interference limits.
- Installation, wiring, antenna location recommendations and maintenance/test procedures.
- Indicator/display conventions and failure annunciation to flight crew.
Typical use and users
Primary users are aircraft manufacturers, avionics equipment designers and suppliers, airline engineering and maintenance organizations, certification and compliance engineers, and system integrators who implement airborne navigation and landing systems. Regulatory and test laboratories may also use the characteristic as a reference for verification and qualification testing.
Related standards
Other ARINC characteristics in the 700 series related to airborne navigation and system interfaces (for example other ARINC 709-series documents and ARINC interface characteristics), ARINC 429 (avionics data bus), navigation-data standards (ARINC 424), and international radio/navigation standards such as ICAO Annex 10 and relevant RTCA/DO / EUROCAE documents. Users should consult later ARINC revisions and project-specific Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for program-level requirements.
Keywords
DME, Distance Measuring Equipment, Mark 5, ARINC 709-8, slant range, avionics, navigation, frequency scanning, cockpit indicator, installation requirements, EMC, performance specification.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ARINC Characteristic 709-8:1988 (Mark 5) is an ARINC specification that defines the airborne equipment characteristics, interfaces and performance requirements for Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) used in transport-category aircraft.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers functional behavior and modes of operation, accuracy and performance limits, electrical/mechanical interfaces, frequency and scanning modes, cockpit presentation and indicators, environmental and EMC requirements, and recommended installation and test procedures for airborne DME.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Aircraft manufacturers, avionics designers and suppliers, airline technical and maintenance teams, certification authorities and test labs, and systems integrators developing or installing DME and navigation systems.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The document was originally published in October 1988 and is commonly referenced with a 1992 notation; subsequent ARINC revisions and related characteristics (for example later 709-series updates) may supersede or amend portions of the content. Users should confirm the current applicable ARINC characteristic version with the publisher or their program's Interface Control Document before relying on it for certification or procurement.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it is part of the ARINC 700-series avionics characteristics. The 700-series groups form, fit, function and interface standards for airborne equipment and includes related ARINC documents for other navigation, display and communication systems.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: DME, Mark 5, slant range, ARINC 709-8, airborne distance measuring equipment, avionics interface, frequency scanning, navigation equipment.