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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................4

FLITELINE VHF COMMUNICATION SYSTEM (FLITECOMM)............................................................................5

GENERAL DESCRIPTION CVC-151.......................................................................................................................... 5

GENERAL DESCRIPTION CVC-152.......................................................................................................................... 5
CVC-152 DISPLAY (SERIES III AND FLITELINE INTERFACE – FAILURE INDICATION) .................................................. 12
OPERATING THE CVC-152 ................................................................................................................................... 13
VHF COM SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM (TYPICAL).................................................................................................... 16

FLITELINE VHF NAVIGATION SYSTEM (FLITENAV AND FLITEDME) ..........................................................17

GENERAL DESCRIPTION CVN-251........................................................................................................................ 17

GENERAL DESCRIPTION CDM-451 ....................................................................................................................... 17
GENERAL DESCRIPTION CVN-252........................................................................................................................ 18
LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
CVN-252 CONTROLS (SERIES III AND FLITELINE INTERFACE) ................................................................................ 20
CVN-252 CONTROLS (SERIES III AND FLITELINE INTERFACE - FAILURE INDICATION) ............................................... 24
CVN-252 CONTROLS (SERIES III AND FLITELINE INTERFACE - DME HOLD OPERATION) ......................................... 25
CVN-252 CONTROLS (ARINC 410 INTERFACE) .................................................................................................... 26
CVN-252 CONTROLS (ARINC 410 INTERFACE - DME HOLD OPERATION) ............................................................. 27
OPERATING THE CVN-252 ................................................................................................................................... 28
GENERAL DESCRIPTION SD-442 .......................................................................................................................... 30
VHF NAV SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM (TYPICAL)..................................................................................................... 33

FLITELINE AUTOMATIC DIRECTION FINDER (ADF) ......................................................................................34

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 34

CDF-552 CONTROLS (SERIES III AND FLITELINE INTERFACE) ................................................................................ 36
CDF-552 CONTROLS (SERIES III AND FLITELINE INTERFACE – FAILURE INDICATION) .............................................. 42
CDF-552 CONTROLS (BCD INTERFACE)............................................................................................................... 43
OPERATING THE CDF-552 ................................................................................................................................... 45
ADF SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM (TYPICAL)............................................................................................................. 47

FLITELINE DUAL VHF COM AND VHF NAV CONTROL DISPLAY SYSTEM .................................................48

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 48

LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 48
CCN-955 CONTROLS .......................................................................................................................................... 49
CCN-955 CONTROLS .......................................................................................................................................... 50
OPERATING THE CCN-955................................................................................................................................... 51

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FLITELINE ATC TRANSPONDER SYSTEM (FLITEXPDR) ..............................................................................53

GENERAL DESCRIPTION CTR-352 ........................................................................................................................ 53

CTR-352 CONTROLS (ARINC-410 OCTAL INTERFACE)......................................................................................... 55
OPERATING THE CTR-352 ................................................................................................................................... 60
ATC SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM (TYPICAL)............................................................................................................. 62

FLITELOGIC EFIS TUNING FEATURES............................................................................................................63

GENERAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................... 63

OPERATING THE CONTROL DISPLAYS WITH EFIS................................................................................................... 63

CONFIGURATION STATUS PAGE (ALL UNITS) ..............................................................................................64

LIMITATIONS.......................................................................................................................................................66

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Introduction

The FliteLine™ Avionics Systems represent the next generation of Chelton avionics. The
FliteLine Control Display units are subsystems of the Chelton Avionics FliteLine Systems.
The FliteLine NAV/COM/ADF/ATC Control Displays are one of several methods of controlling
the Chelton Avionics FliteLine remote-mounted avionics systems.

The FliteLine name builds from the reputation and heritage that Wulfsberg™ has enjoyed
with the Flitecomm™ and Flitefone® products. The new FliteLine products are the latest line
of Chelton's remote-mounted avionics. In addition to the Control Display units, the individual
systems within the FliteLine product line include: FliteCOMM™, FliteNAV™, FliteXPDR™,
and FliteDME™

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FliteLine VHF Communication System (FliteCOMM)

General Description CVC-151

The FliteLine CVC-151 is an all digital DSP VHF Comm Transceiver, built and designed to ARINC Air Transport
specifications. The Transceiver is designed to meet the latest ATC environment, all future CNS ATN
requirements, and has provisions for VDL Mode 2 and VDL Mode 3. The CVC-151 features a 20 watt solid-state
transmitter, is compliant with 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz spacing and the architecture is standard ARINC 429 which
supports interface to FMS systems and the Chelton RMS 555 Radio Management System. The CVC-151
Transceiver is interchangeable with current Series III VHF Comm Transceivers using a special mounting tray
adapter.

Features
ƒ 8.33 kHz and/or 25 kHz Channel Spacing
ƒ FM Immunity
ƒ Continuous Transmit Capability (at reduced power)
ƒ Built-in SELCAL and ACARS Capability
ƒ New Color LCD Controller: CVC-152 single Com Control Display or Multi-function color Nav/Com
CCN-955 CD
ƒ Increased System Self-Test and BIT
ƒ ARINC 429 Digital Data Bus
ƒ 118.000-136.975 MHz Standard Frequency Range
ƒ 118.000 -151.975 MHz Extended Frequency Range Option
ƒ Weight and Volume Savings Compared to Series III VC-401B
ƒ Provisions for VDL Mode 2 and VDL Mode 3

General Description CVC-152

The Chelton CVC-152 Control Display Unit is available in versions for use with transceivers with fixed channel
spacing (25 kHz or 8.33 kHz), and for units with switchable (25 kHz and 8.33 kHz) channel spacing. The CVC-
152 is a direct replacement for the Chelton CD-402B and CD-402C Control Display Units.

The CVC-152 Control Display Unit provides a simultaneous readout of two frequencies: The active frequency in
the upper display and, immediately below it, the standby frequency. Frequency switching is accomplished by
simply pressing a frequency transfer button. The Transmit Annunciator (Tx) appears in the display when RF is
present at the output of the transceiver, providing positive proof-of-operation. When the CVC-152 Control
Display Unit is turned on, a diagnosis of all critical circuits begins, and continues until the System is turned off. If
a fault is detected at any time, a FAIL annunciation appears in the display.

The CVC-152 Control Display Unit has a nonvolatile memory which allows it to remember the last frequencies
displayed, indefinitely, even when power is removed. This feature prevents momentary power interrupts from
affecting the system, and allows the last frequencies used to appear immediately when the System is turned on.

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The CVC-152 Communication Control Display Unit is designed to interface with Chelton FliteLine
Communications Radios (CVC-151), Chelton Series III Communications Radios (VC-401B and VC-401C in the
VCS 40 Systems), and Collins Communication Radios with the ARINC 410 (2x5) Interfaces.

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CVC-152 Control Display Unit

CHELTON

"Active" COM Annunciator COM Active COM Frequency

ACT Volume Annunciator

COM System Number 12 124.950
COM Transmit Annunciator TX Mode Annunciators
124.950
1MHz Frequency Tuning
Standby COM Frequency 25k 8.33k TST (Outer Knob)

MODE
Mode Select (Outer Knob) VOL
TUNE
25kHz and 8.33 kHz
Frequency Tuning (Inner
Knob)
Volume Control (Inner Knob) PWR
Active/Standby Transfer
Power On/OFF (pushbutton) (pushbutton)

Switchable Channel Spacing

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CVC-152 Control Display Unit

CHELTON

"Active" COM Annunciator COM Active COM Frequency

ACT Volume Annunciator

COM System Number 12 124.950
COM Transmit Annunciator Mode Annunciators
TX
124.950
Standby COM Frequency ON TST 1MHz Frequency Tuning
(Outer Knob)
MODE
Mode Select (Outer Knob) VOL
TUNE

25kHz Frequency Tuning

(Inner Knob)
Volume Control (Inner Knob)
PWR
Active/Standby Transfer
(pushbutton)
Power On/OFF (pushbutton)

Fixed Channel Spacing

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CVC-152 Controls (Series III, FliteLine, ARINC 410 Interfaces)

CHELTON Mode Selector

COM
Switchable Channel Spacing

ACT 25k - Selects 25 kHz channel spacing.

1 124.950
8.33k - Selects 8.33 kHz channel spacing.

124.950 TST - Disables the squelch circuits to allow audible

verification of receiver operation.
25k 8.33k TST
*Note: There is no ON mode when 25kHz and
MODE
VOL
TUNE 8.33kHz capable Radios are detected.

Outer Knob PWR

Mode Selector
CHELTON

COM Fixed Channel Spacing

On – Standard position allows 25kHz channel

ACT tuning operation
1 124.950
TST - Disables the squelch circuits to allow audible
124.950 verification of receiver operation.

ON TST
*Note: Fixed Channel Spacing is the only mode
MODE
TUNE
ARINC 410 Interface installations will have.
VOL

Outer Knob PWR

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CVC-152 Controls (Series III, FliteLine, and ARINC 410 Interfaces Continued…)

CHELTON Frequency Knobs

COM The right outer knob tunes the transmit/receive
frequency in whole MHz steps (118, 119, 120,
etc.). The right inner knob tunes in 25 or 8.33
ACT kHz steps (refer to the table on page 10).
1 124.950
Frequency Transfer Button

124.950 The right inner knob also functions as a

pushbutton for switching the active and
standby frequency.
25k 8.33k TST

MODE Press and release to exchange active and

TUNE
VOL standby frequencies. Press and hold 2
seconds to remove the standby frequency so
that the active frequency can be changed
PWR directly with the frequency knobs. Press and
hold 2 seconds again to restore the standby
frequency.

Press and hold for 7 seconds or longer to set

the active frequency to 121.50 MHz, and put
the radio into the active tuning mode.

CHELTON Volume Control (Optional) - Inner knob

COM
controls the receiver audio volume. Volume
Level Annunciator appears only when volume
is being adjusted and is removed from display
two seconds following adjustment.
ACT
1 124.950
124.950
25k 8.33k TST

MODE
TUNE
VOL

Inner Knob PWR

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CVC-152 Controls (Series III, FliteLine, and ARINC 410 Interfaces Continued…)
Active Frequency
ACT
1 124.950 The upper line of the display always shows
the active frequency…

25k 8.33k TST

Active Annunciator
ACT
1 124.950 …which is indicated by the Active
Annunciator (the letters ACT).

124.950
25k 8.33k TST

Standby Frequency
ACT
1 124.950 The lower line of the display shows the
standby frequency.
When both frequencies are shown, rotating
124.950 the FREQUENCY KNOBS changes the
standby frequency.

25k 8.33k TST

Transmit Annunciator
ACT
1 124.950 The Transmit Annunciator (the letters Tx)
indicates an RF output of the transmitter. It
appears when the microphone is keyed.

TX
124.950 *Note:Tx Indicator not present on units
configured for ARINC 410 interface
25k 8.33k TST

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CVC-152 Controls (Series III, FliteLine, and ARINC 410 Interfaces Continued…)
System Number
ACT
1 124.950 The System Number indicates that this
display is for COM System 2 (when more
than one system is installed). The number
1 indicates that this display is for COM
TX
124.950 System 1 (when more than one system is
installed).
If only one COM System is installed or if
25k 8.33k TST this Control Display Unit controls COM 3 in
a three-radio system, the display shows a
blank instead of 1 or 2.

CVC-152 Display (Series III and FliteLine Interface – Failure Indication)

* Series III Interface (FliteLine Radio
ACT installations may display these pages
1 124.950 when configured as Series III)

FAIL 1 FAIL 1 in the lower line of the display

indicates a System failure. Neither
transmitter nor receiver is operative.
25k 8.33k TST

* Series III Interface (FliteLine Radio

ACT installations may display these pages
1 124.950 when configured as Series III)

FAIL 2 in the lower line of the display

indicates a Transmitter only failure. This is
FAIL 2 displayed only when the microphone is
keyed. The receiver is still operative
unless FAIL 1 is displayed with the
25k 8.33k TST microphone not keyed.

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Operating the CVC-152

1. Turn the MODE SELECTOR to ON (fixed channel spacing) or to 25kHz or 8.33kHz (switchable channel
spacing). The last frequencies selected prior to System turnoff reappear in the display.

2. If these are not the desired frequencies, rotate the appropriate FREQUENCY KNOB until the desired
frequency is displayed as the standby frequency in the lower line of the display.
The large frequency knob increments (clockwise rotation) or decrements (counter-clockwise rotation) the
frequency being tuned by one megahertz for each detent.
The small frequency knob increments (clockwise rotation) or decrements (counter-clockwise rotation) the
frequency being tuned by 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz for each detent.
For 8.33 kHz channel spacing, the small frequency knob sequences through a list of both 25 kHz and 8.33
kHz channels (see table below).

Frequency (MHz) Channel Spacing (kHz) Channel Name

(as displayed on screen)

118.0000 25 118.000
118.0000 8.33 118.005
118.0083 8.33 118.010
118.0167 8.33 118.015
118.0250 25 118.025
118.0250 8.33 118.030
118.0333 8.33 118.035
118.0417 8.33 118.040
118.0500 25 118.050
118.0500 8.33 118.055
118.0583 8.33 118.060
118.0667 8.33 118.065
118.0750 25 118.075
118.0750 8.33 118.080
118.0833 8.33 118.085
118.0917 8.33 118.090
118.1000 25 118.100
. .
. .
.
136.9750 25 136.975
136.9750 8.33 136.980
136.9833 8.33 136.985
136.9917 8.33 136.990

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3. Press and release the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button. This exchanges the two displayed frequencies.
The desired frequency is now active and may be used immediately.

4. Use the VOLUME CONTROL to adjust volume if a station is broadcasting.

5. To set a new standby frequency, rotate the appropriate FREQUENCY KNOB until the desired frequency is
displayed in the lower line of the display.

NOTE: To tune the active frequency only (without first tuning the standby and then "flipping" the
frequencies), press and hold the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for two seconds, then release
it. This removes the standby frequency from the display.
The FREQUENCY KNOBS may now be used to change the active frequency.
Press and hold the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for two seconds again to restore the
standby frequency to the display, if desired.

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CVC-152 Notes
1. The FREQUENCY SELECTOR knobs tune the radio transceiver directly. The display shows the
frequencies to which the radio transceiver is actually tuned. In addition to the CVC-152, the Chelton
Series III transceivers may also be tuned by an ARINC 429 digital bus. In addition to the CVC-152, the
Chelton FliteLine transceivers may be tuned by either ARINC 429 digital bus or Controller Area Network
(CAN) Bus.

2. Display intensity and panel lighting are controlled by external dimmer controls.

3. Pressing and holding the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for at least 7 seconds before releasing it
sets the COM active frequency to 121.50 MHz and puts the unit into the active tuning mode. This is true
even if segments of the display are faulty or a lighting failure occurs. From this known reference point,
any other frequency may be set by counting detents of the FREQUENCY SELECTOR knobs as they
are rotated. Each clockwise detent of the outer knob is one Megahertz difference. Each clockwise
detent of the inner knob is 25kHz or 8.33 kHz difference.

4. The FREQUENCY SELECTOR knobs rotate continuously through all detents without end stops. After
rotating the outer knob clockwise to the highest number, the next detent will be the lowest number (118
MHz).

5. Pressing and holding the left pushbutton (PWR) for more than 1 second will trigger the system to
shutdown. A warning screen will display a countdown. Releasing the PWR button before the count has
expired will return the unit to the display screen active prior to initiating the shutdown.

Should the system become unresponsive, a hardware failsafe shutdown can be initiated. Under this
circumstance, press and hold the PWR button for 12-15 seconds. There is no indication other than
actual system shutdown and an audible click.

6. The system that is in the off condition may be turned on by simply pressing the PWR button
momentarily.

7. Systems configured for ARINC 410 (2x5) Digital Interface will only support fixed channel operation.
There is no TX indicator on a system configured for ARINC 410 interface.

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VHF COM System Block Diagram (Typical)

VHF Antenna

ARINC 429 Radio

Management
System

VHF Communications
Tranceiver

Microphone
Audio
and PTT

Audio Panel
Sidetone
FrequencySelect

Function Select
Tuning Data*

Audio

Panel Dimmer Control

CVC-152
Audio

Display Dimmer Control

* Control Displays configured for ARINC 410

typically do not have tuning data returned from
the radio

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FliteLine VHF Navigation System (FliteNAV and FliteDME)

General Description CVN-251

The FliteLine CVN-251 is an all digital DSP Navigation System which combines VOR/LOC, Glideslope and
Marker Beacon functions. This Receiver configuration supports the total navigation interface requirements for
MFD or moving map displays. The ARINC 429 digital data bus offers compatibility with EFIS/LCD displays, the
Chelton RMS-555 Radio Management and Flight Management Systems by supporting Nav auto-tune operation.
Additional interfaces are provided to HSI’s, CDI’s and RMI’s to include analog. Automatic calibration of the VOR
converter ensures navigation guidance accuracy. The CVN-251 is interchangeable with Series III VHF Nav
Receivers using a special mounting tray adapter.

Features
ƒ Includes Glideslope and Marker Beacon
ƒ Digital VOR/LOC and Glideslope Converters
ƒ FM Immunity
ƒ Analog Outputs to CDI’s and HSI’s
ƒ Digital Redial/bearing Output
ƒ ARINC 429 Digital Data Bus
ƒ Increased Self-test and BIT
ƒ Optional Stand Alone Color Control Head (CVN-252)
ƒ Or Color Multi-function (CCN-955) Nav/Com
ƒ Special Rotor Modulation Protection
ƒ Weight and Volume Savings Compared to Series III VN-411B

General Description CDM-451

The CDM-451 is an all digital DME. The triple channel scanning DME provides ARINC 429 outputs along with
analog outputs for two displays or EFIS MFD’s. The CDM-451 Transceiver is compatible with FMS Systems to
include auto-tune operation. The third output channel can also provide single DME output to the FMS for
independent navigation solution. The Receiver can be tuned via ARINC 429 bus via the CVN-251 or Series III
NAV Radio using individual CVN-252 Nav Control Displays, the Chelton Series III RMS 555 Radio Management
System, or with Flight Management Systems. The CDM-451 is interchangeable with the current Series III DME
using a special mounting tray adapter. DME data may be optionally displayed with the SD-442 display
controller.

Features
ƒ Simultaneous Scanning of Three Ground Stations
ƒ 325 Watt Transmitter
ƒ Continuous Self-test
ƒ ARINC429 Digital Data Bus Interface
ƒ Analog Outputs
ƒ Volume and Weight Savings Compared to Series III DM-441B
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General Description CVN-252

The Chelton CVN-252 VHF Navigation Control Display is designed to control VHF navigation receiving systems
that combine VOR/LOC, glideslope, and marker beacon reception. The CVN-252 is a direct replacement for the
Chelton CD-412B Control Display Unit.

The CVN-252 Control Display can digitally display BEARING TO or RADIAL FROM any selected VOR station.
When an ILS frequency is selected by the Series III or FliteLine Navigation radio, the letters LOC appear below
the frequency on the display when RAD or BRG are selected.

The CVC-252 Control Display incorporates microprocessor technology to achieve performance, reliability,
accuracy, and features not possible in previous systems. These include advanced filtering techniques, full-time
self-diagnostics, non-volatile frequency memory.

Special filtering circuits virtually eliminate noise, including rotor modulation noise in helicopter installations.
Self-testing begins when the system is turned on, and continues until turnoff. Faults detected result in a FAIL
annunciation.

Non-volatile memory means that the last frequency selected is in system memory if the system is turned off, if
power is interrupted, or even if the system is removed from the aircraft.

The CVN-252 Navigation Control Display Unit is designed to interface with Chelton FliteLine Navigation Radios
(CVN-251), Chelton Series III Navigation Radios (VN-411B in the VNS 41 System), and Collins Navigation
Radios with the ARINC 410 (2x5) Interfaces.

Limitations
NOTE: Installations of the CVN-252, and CCN-955 with the Series III or ARINC-410 digital interfaces which
include the optional DME Hold functionality are subject to certain limitations. In these installations, the aircraft
shall provide indication of the DME Hold status on equipment other than the FliteLine Control Display and within
the pilot's primary field of view.

Failure to meet these limitation guidelines violates the installation guidance set forth in this manual and may
lead to an unsafe aircraft operating condition.

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CVN-252 NAV Control Display

CHELTON

"Active" NAV Annunciator

NAV Active NAV Frequency

ACT Volume Annunciator

NAV System Number

12 110.20
Mode Annunciators

Standby NAV Frequency,

108.15 1MHz Frequency
Bearing, and Radial Tuning (Outer Knob)
ON RAD BRG 

50kHz Frequency
Mode Select (Outer Knob) MODE
TUNE
VOL Tuning (Inner Knob)

Volume Control (Inner Knob) Active/Standby

PWR Transfer(pushbutton)

Power On/OFF (pushbutton) DME Hold (pushbutton)

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CVN-252 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface)

CHELTON Mode Selector

NAV ON - The last frequencies displayed
reappear on the display. Allows tuning of
active and standby frequencies.
ACT
1 110.20
RAD - Displays the radial the aircraft is on
from the selected VOR. It is displayed
108.15 digitally below the selected VOR frequency.
BRG - Displays the bearing to the selected
ON RAD BRG  VOR. It is displayed digitally below selected
VOR frequency.
MODE
TUNE
VOL

* Units configured for DME Hold will have an

PWR arrow next to the BRG mode annunciator
Outer Knob
indicating the HLD mode is off-screen to the
right. See” CVN-252 Controls (Series II and
Fliteline Radio DME Hold Operation)” for
more information)

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CVN-252 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface continued…)

CHELTON Frequency Selector

NAV The right outer knob tunes the receiver in
whole MHz steps (108, 109, 110, etc., up
to 117 MHz).
ACT
1 110.20 The right inner knob tunes fractional MHz
frequencies in 50 kHz steps (.00, .05,
.10, .15, etc., up to .95).
108.15 Frequency Transfer Button

ON RAD BRG  Press and release to exchange the active

and standby frequencies when both are
MODE
VOL
TUNE displayed. Press and hold 2 seconds to
remove the standby frequency so the
active frequency may be tuned directly
PWR with the frequency knobs (press again
and hold 2 seconds to restore the
standby frequency).

Press and hold 7 seconds to tune the

receiver to 108.00 MHz and put the unit
into the active tuning mode.

CHELTON Volume Control (Optional) - Inner knob

NAV
controls the receiver audio volume. Volume
Level Annunciator appears only when
volume is being adjusted and is removed
from display two seconds following
ACT adjustment.
1 110.20

108.15
ON RAD BRG 

MODE
TUNE
VOL

Inner Knob PWR

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CVN-252 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface continued…)

When the NAV radio is turned on, the last display
before turnoff is displayed again.
ACT
1 110.20 The upper line of the display always shows the
active frequency (indicated by the letters ACT. The
lower display may show the standby frequency,
digital radial or bearing, or LOC annunciation,
108.15 depending on the FUNCTION SELECTOR setting.
When two frequencies are displayed, rotating the
FREQUENCY knobs changes the bottom (standby)
frequency.
ON RAD BRG 

If the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch is set to RAD

when a VOR frequency is active (shown on the top
ACT
1 111.40 VOR Freq.
line), the bottom line displays the radial the aircraft is
on FROM the VOR station.
In this mode, the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button
is disabled.
084.0° VOR "From"

ON RAD BRG 

If the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch is set to BRG

when a VOR frequency is active (shown on the top
ACT
1 111.40 VOR Freq.
line) the bottom line displays the bearing TO the
VOR station.

In this mode, the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button

is disabled.
264.0° VOR "To"

ON RAD BRG 

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CVN-252 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface continued…)

Three dashes on the bottom line indicate a flag
condition. This flag means that RAD or BRG has
ACT
1 111.40 been selected on the FUNCTION SELECTOR
switch but cannot be displayed because of
insufficient signal or during VOR station passage.

---
ON RAD BRG 

When the top (active) frequency is a localizer

station, bearing or radial cannot be displayed.
ACT
1 111.40 Setting the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to BRG
or RAD will cause the letters LOC to appear on the
bottom line instead of the standby frequency. This
is a reminder that this display cannot be used for
L0C bearing or radial data while on an ILS approach.
NOTE: When LOC is displayed, return the
FUNCTION SELECTOR to the ON
position so that the standby frequency is
ON RAD BRG 
displayed instead.

The number 1 below the letters ACT represent Nav

System 1 when more than one NAV System is
ACT
1 111.40 installed. This number is fixed at the time of
installation.

264.0°
ON RAD BRG 

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The number 2 below the letters ACT represent Nav
System 2 when more than one Nav System is
ACT
2 111.40 installed. This number is fixed at the time of
installation. A blank below the letters ACT represent
either Nav System 3 (when more than 2 Nav
Systems are installed) or that only one Nav System
is installed.
264.0°
ON RAD BRG 

CVN-252 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface - Failure Indication)

* Series III Interface (FliteLine Radio installations
may display these pages when configured as
1
111.40 Series III)

A FAIL annunciation appears in the lower display to

indicate failure of the radio (such as the VNS-41A

FAIL System). Fail messages and their meanings are:

• FAIL 1: NAV synthesizer out of lock.
• FAIL 2: G/S synthesizer out of lock.
ON RAD BRG 
• FAIL 3: NAV converter A/D check fail.
• FAIL 4: Non-volatile memory fail.
These annunciation’s are the result of a continual
system self-test, and indicate that maintenance is
required before the system may be used.

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CVN-252 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface - DME Hold Operation)

CHELTON HLD – (optional) By switching to this mode

NAV and momentarily pressing the right inner
pushbutton system will activate or
deactivate DME Hold. Indication of DME.
ACT
1 110.20 * When the mode selector knob is placed on
the HLD mode a left arrow will appear
indicating off-screen modes to the left.
--- The standby frequency will dash when in
HLD mode and tuning the active frequency
 RAD BRG HLD is inhibited.

MODE
TUNE
VOL

WARNNING - DME Hold status must be

annunciated elsewhere in the aircraft on
Outer Knob PWR equipment such as an EFIS or FMS.

CHELTON When right inner pushbutton is pressed

NAV
when in HLD mode the box surrounding the
HLD text will flash twice.

ACT
1 110.20
---
 RAD BRG HLD

MODE
TUNE
VOL

PWR Pushbutton

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CVN-252 Controls (ARINC 410 Interface)

CHELTON ON – Normal Operation Mode

NAV
TST – In TST (Test) mode the Control
Display will send a discrete signal to the
ACT
radio to enter test mode or self test mode.
1 110.20
108.15 • Refer to operation manual for the
installed radio for further guidance on
test and self test mode.
ON TST
• Volume control, power, and frequency
MODE
VOL
TUNE operations are the same as Series II
and FliteLine configured units.

PWR

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CVN-252 Controls (ARINC 410 Interface - DME Hold Operation)

CHELTON HLD – (optional) By switching to this mode

NAV and momentarily pressing the right inner
pushbutton system will activate or
deactivate DME Hold. Indication of DME.
ACT
1 110.20 The standby frequency will dash when in
HLD mode and tuning the active frequency
is inhibited.
---.---
ON TST HLD WARNNING - DME Hold status must be
annunciated elsewhere in the aircraft on
MODE
TUNE equipment such as an EFIS or FMS.
VOL

Outer Knob PWR

CHELTON When right inner pushbutton is pressed

NAV
when in HLD mode the box surrounding the
HLD text will flash twice.

ACT
1 110.20

---.---
ON TST HLD

MODE
TUNE
VOL

PWR Pushbutton

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Operating the CVN-252

1. Set the MODE SELECTOR to ON.

2. If these are not the desired frequencies, rotate the FREQUENCY KNOBS until the desired frequency is
displayed on the bottom portion of the display

3. Press and release the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button. This exchanges the two displayed
frequencies. The desired frequency is now active and may be used immediately.

4. Adjust the VOLUME CONTROL for the desired audio level.

5. Rotate the FREQUENCY KNOBS until the desired standby frequency appears on the bottom portion of
the display.

NOTE: To tune the active frequency only (without first tuning the standby and then "flipping" the
frequencies), press and hold the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for two seconds, then
release it. This temporarily removes the standby frequency from the display.
Now the FREQUENCY KNOBS may be used to change the active frequency. The active
frequency may be used immediately.
To restore the standby frequency to the display, press and hold the FREQUENCY TRANSFER
button two seconds.

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CVN-252 Notes
1. The FREQUENCY SELECTOR KNOBS tune the navigational radio receiver directly. The Series III and
FliteLine radios digitally transmit the actual frequency to which the receiver is tuned. The transceiver may
also be tuned by an external ARINC 429 digital data bus.

2. The VOLUME control on the CVN-252 Control Display does not adjust the volume of the Marker Beacon
receiver in the navigation receiver. This volume is preset. Typically, Marker Beacon volume is adjusted by
a control on an audio control panel.

3. Display intensity and panel lighting are controlled by external dimmer controls.

4. Pressing and holding the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for at least 7 seconds before releasing it sets
the active frequency to 108.00 MHZ and puts the unit into active tuning mode. Because the display is
controlled by the receiver (see Note 1 above), the receiver will tune to this frequency even if the display is
defective. From the known reference of 108.00 MHz as a starting point, any other frequency may be
selected by counting detents. Each clockwise detent of the outer knob is one MHz difference (108, 109,
110, etc.). Each clockwise detent of the inner knob is .05 MHz difference (.00, .05, .10, .15, etc.). For
example, rotating the outer knob clockwise three detents would put the frequency at 111.00 MHz. Then
rotating the inner knob clockwise three detents would then put the frequency at 111.15 MHz.

5. The FREQUENCY SELECTOR knobs rotate continuously through all detents without end stops. For
example, the next clockwise detent of the outer knob after 117 is 108; the next clockwise detent of the inner
knob after .95 is 00.

6. Pressing and holding the left pushbutton (PWR) for more than 1 second will trigger the system to shutdown.
A warning screen will display a countdown. Releasing the PWR button before the count has expired will
return the unit to the display screen active prior to initiating the shutdown.

Should the system become unresponsive, a hardware failsafe shutdown can be initiated. Under this
circumstance, press and hold the PWR button for 12-15 seconds. There is no indication other than actual
system shutdown and an audible click.

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General Description SD-442

The SD-442 is a panel mounted DME Selector Display providing the pilot the means to control the CDM-451
modes and to display DME information. The unit provides a full time display of distance and ground speed to
either the NAV 1 or NAV 2 selected VORTAC. Annunciation of the active NAV system is displayed below the
distance readout. The system permits holding the active station frequency in memory, thus freeing the active
navigation receiver for channeling. Annunciation of the hold (HLD) mode is provided below the displayed held
NAV frequency.

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The SD-442 has only three controls. Each is a

momentary, spring-loaded type that releases when
finger pressure is removed. On-off power is through
an external switch such as a radio or avionics
master switch, or a dedicated DME switch. Volume
control of DME station identification audio is also
external, typically located on an audio panel.

NAV - Alternately places annunciator 1, 2, or RNV

in display.
1 - Selects NAV System 1 as the controller of
the DME channel.
2 - Selects NAV System 2 as the controller of
the DME channel.
RNV - Allows the SD-442 Selector Display to be
used as a "repeater" display or
RNAV-computed distance to a waypoint
and ground speed. This allows RNAV
data to be available during times it might
not be displayed by the RNAV System (for
example, when other data is selected for
display on some types of RNAV's).

HOLD - Pressing and releasing this switch does the

following:
A. Locks the appropriate channel of the DME
frequency in use. Aircraft wiring will affect
the way in which the hold feature works. In
some installations, pin 58 ground, the hold
switch will only place the corresponding
channel in hold. In others, pin 58 open, the
hold switch will place the displayed channel
into hold.
B. Displays the current NAV frequency that
determines the DME channel.
C. Disconnects control of the DME from the
NAV Receiver.
D. Displays annunciation HLD.
The purpose of this switch is to allow the
NAV Receiver to be set to other frequencies
without affecting DME operations. The DME
continues to function on its "holding" channel.
Pressing and releasing this switch while in
the HLD mode will return control back to the
indicated NAV System (1 or 2).

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TTS - (Time-To-Station) While this switch is held

pressed, time-to-station will be shown on the
display above the switch. When the switch is
released, the display returns to its previous readout
of ground speed. If in hold when the TTS switch is
pressed, the HLD FREQ on the display will blink
twice to alert the pilot.

NOTE: When DME is being tuned by an MLS,

receive DME hold is inhibited.

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VHF NAV System Block Diagram (Typical)

Glide Slope VOR/Localizer Marker Beacon

Antenna Antenna Antenna

Marker Beacon Lamps

LO HI

ARINC 429
Channel Select
DME

Marker Beacon Sensitivity

VHF Navigation
Receiver NAV Data
Output
HSI
FMS
ARINC 429
REF Signals AFCS
Freq. Select
Navigation CDI
Management
System NAV Data

Marker Beacon
Audio Audio
Panel
FrequencySelect

Function Select
Tuning Data*

Nav Audio

Panel Dimmer Control

CVN-252
NAV Audio

Display Dimmer Control

* Control Displays configured for ARINC 410

typically do not have tuning data returned from
the radio

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FliteLine Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

General Description
The Chelton CDF-552 ADF Control Display provides control to Automatic Direction Finding radios enabling
reception of low-frequency navigational aids and AM broadcast stations in the 190.0 – 1860 kHz frequency
range. The CDF-552 provides a direct replacement of the Series III CD-432B Control Display Unit, for control of
the DF-431B in the DFS-43A system.

The CDF-552 Control Display along with an ADF radio system provides accurate, dependable reception of
enroute non-directional beacons (NDB), Locator Outer Markers (LOM), and commercial AM broadcast stations.

Microprocessor circuitry controls operation, processes signals, performs self -calibration, and provides full-time
self -diagnostics. The CDF-552 may be used with Electronics Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) or in
conjunction with the other Chelton VHF Navigation Systems for course deviation display.

The CDF-552 configured for Series III or FliteLine displays frequencies in the range 190 kHz to 1860 kHz and
the international marine HF distress frequency of 2182 kHz. The CDF-552 configured for BCD tuning displays
frequencies in the range 190.0 kHz to 1749.5 kHz. The active and standby frequency are displayed
simultaneously and stored in nonvolatile memory. Switching between the two is done by simply pressing a
frequency transfer button below the displayed frequencies.

The CDF-552 Automatic Direction Finding (ADF) Control Display Unit is designed to interface with the Chelton
Series III ADF Radio (DF-431B in the DFS 43 system), and Collins ADF Radios with the BCD Parallel Tuning
Interface.

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CDF-552 Control Display Unit

CHELTON

"Active" ADF Annunciator ADF Active ADF Frequency

ACT Volume Annunciator

ADF System Number 12 190.5
Mode Annunciators
Standby ADF
Frequency and Bearing 1860.0
100kHz Frequency
 ANT ADF BRG  Tuning (Outer)

Mode Select (Outer Knob)

MODE
TUNE 10kHz and .5 kHz
VOL
Frequency
Volume Control (Inner Knob) Tuning (Inner Knob)

PWR
Active/Standby
Power On/OFF, Transfer(pushbutton)
Whole/Half kHz (pushbutton)

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CDF-552 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface)

CHELTON Mode Selector

ADF ANT - Enables the ADF System and the

non-directional sense antenna. The last
frequencies displayed reappear on the
ACT
1 190.5 display. Frequency tuning is enabled,
but no direction-finding capability exists
in this mode. External pointers park at
90° or 270°.
1860.0
ADF - Standard direction finding mode.

ANT ADF BRG  External indicators point to station.

MODE
TUNE
BRG - Digitally displays the magnetic bearing
VOL
to selected station. The FREQUENCY
TRANSFER pushbutton is disabled.
External equipment continues to function
Outer Knob
PWR in standard ADF mode.

NOTE: BRG mode is not used for

navigation.

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CHELTON

ADF Mode Selector Continued…

BFO - (Beat Frequency Oscillator)

ACT
1 190.5 Identical to ADF mode, but adds a 1,000-Hz tone to
audio.

Used only to identify interrupted-carrier signals (also

L 15 known as cw).

 ADF BRG BFO

MODE
TUNE
VOL

Outer Knob
PWR

CHELTON

ADF TST - Test Mode

1. Sends a park-at-90° command to external

indicators.
ACT
1 190.5 2. Displays the letter L along with a number in
Standby Frequency window, used for
maintenance purposes.
L 15 3. Pressing the WHOLE/HALF KHZ button in this
mode interrupts the park-at-90° command and
TST ANT ADF  provides station relative bearing to external
indicators. Simultaneously, the lower line of the
MODE
TUNE display will indicate the same relative bearing
VOL
digitally to the nearest tenth of a degree.

Outer Knob
PWR

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CHELTON Volume Control

ADF VOLUME - (inner knob of MODE SELECTOR).

Controls audio level of receiver.

ACT
1 190.5

1860.0
 ANT ADF BRG 

MODE
TUNE
VOL

Inner Knob PWR

CHELTON Frequency Knobs

ADF Large (right outer) knob tunes the receive
frequency in hundreds of kHz from 100kHz
through 2100kHz, skipping 1900kHz and
ACT 2000kHz.
1 190.5
Small (right inner) knob tunes tens, ones, and
half kHz from 0 to 99.5 (see the WHOLE/HALF
1860.0 KHZ pushbutton switch description).

 ANT ADF BRG 

MODE
TUNE
VOL

PWR

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CDF-552 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface continued…)

CHELTON When the large knob is rotated clockwise from 18 to

ADF
the next detent, 2100 will appear in the display.
Next, rotating the small knob one detent clockwise
will cause 2182 to appear in the display. The small
knob may then be used to tune from 2181 through
ACT 2183 about the maritime emergency frequency of
1 2182.0 2182 kHz.

2100.0
 ANT ADF BRG 

MODE
TUNE
VOL

PWR

CHELTON WHOLE/HALF KHZ

ADF Left Pushbutton switch (Same as PWR) alternates

between one-half kHz tuning and whole (units)
tuning by the small FREQUENCY KNOB. When in
ACT the one-half kHz tuning mode, a decimal point will
1 190 appear in the display.
In the TST position of the FUNCTION SELECTOR,
pressing the WHOLE/HALF KHZ pushbutton
1860 displays relative station bearing in the lower line of
the display to the nearest tenth of a degree.
 ANT ADF BRG 

MODE
TUNE
VOL

PWR

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CHELTON FREQUENCY TRANSFER

ADF The right inner knob also acts as a momentary
pushbutton switch. Pressing and immediately
releasing exchanges the active and standby
ACT frequencies when both are displayed.
1 1860
Pressing and holding for two seconds before
releasing temporarily removes the standby
190 frequency. This allows the active frequency to be
changed. Pressing again for two seconds restores
the standby frequency.
 ANT ADF BRG 
Pressing and holding for seven seconds or longer
MODE before releasing sets the receiver to its lowest
TUNE
VOL tunable frequency (100 kHz).

PWR

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CDF-552 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface continued…)

The top line of the display is always the active
frequency, indicated by the letters ACT. The
ACT
1 190.5 number 1 or 2 below the letters ACT indicate the
ADF System Number when more than one system
is installed.
Data in the lower line of the display depends on

1860.0 position of FUNCTION SELECTOR.

In ANT, ADF, or BFO mode, the bottom line of the
display indicates the standby frequency.

 ANT ADF BRG 

In BRG mode, the bottom line of the display

indicates the magnetic bearing of active station. In
ACT
1 190.5 this mode the active frequency can be tuned
directly.

023°
 ANT ADF BRG 

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CDF-552 Controls (Series III and FliteLine Interface – Failure Indication)

Dashes indicate a flag condition.
ACT
1

---
 ANT ADF BRG 

NOTE: FAIL 1, FAIL 2 or FAIL 3, 4, 5, 6,

Annunciation indicates a System fault; the
ACT system is not usable in these conditions.
1

FAIL 1
ANT ADF BRG 

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CDF-552 Controls (BCD Interface)

CHELTON Mode Selector

ADF ANT - Enables the ADF System and the
non-directional sense antenna. The last
frequencies displayed reappear on the
ACT
1 190.5 display. Frequency tuning is enabled, but
no direction-finding capability exists in this
mode. External pointers park horizontally.
Volume may be adjusted for comfortable
1749.5 reception.

Note: Certain BCD tuned ADF models with

 ANT ADF BFO
a top mounted antenna will park the
MODE
external pointer at 90 degrees and a
TUNE
VOL bottom mounted antenna will park at
270 degrees

Outer Knob
PWR Other models will park the external
pointer no matter where the antenna
is located.

ADF - Standard direction finding mode. External

indicators point relative bearing to the tuned
station.

CHELTON

ADF Mode Selector Continued…

BFO - (Beat Frequency Oscillator or Tone)

ACT
1 190.5 Enables a 1,000-Hz tone to be added to audio
identifying interrupted-carrier signals (also known
as cw keyed stations).

1749.5
 ANT ADF BFO

MODE
TUNE
VOL

Outer Knob
PWR

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CDF-552 Controls (BCD Interface continued…)

CHELTON

ADF TST - Test Mode

1. Outputs a Test or Self Test discrete Signal to

the radio. Active and Standby tuning are both
ACT
1 190.5 available in this mode.
Note 1: The function of the Test/Self Test signal
varies with regard to the installed radio.
Please refer to the operation manual
1749.5 specific to the radio.
Note 2: ADF Radios Tuned with the BCD interface
TST ANT ADF 
will not display the display the letter L along
MODE
with a number in Standby Frequency
TUNE
VOL window as in the Series III/FliteLine.
Note 3. Pressing the WHOLE/HALF KHZ button in
PWR this mode does not interrupt the park-at-90°
Outer Knob command and provide station relative
bearing to external indicators as in the
Series III/FliteLine.

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Operating the CDF-552

Series III and Fliteline Interface

1. Set the MODE SELECTOR to ANT. Note that the external ADF pointer moves to 90° and stops.

2. If frequencies displayed are not the ones desired, rotate the FREQUENCY KNOBS until the desired
frequency is displayed on the bottom line of the display.

3. Press and release the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button. This exchanges the two displayed
frequencies. The desired frequency is now active.

4. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired audio level and identify the station represented by the active
frequency displayed.

NOTE: An alternate tuning method is to press and hold the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for
two seconds before releasing. This removes the standby frequency from the display and
the active frequency may be tuned by rotating FREQUENCY KNOBS. The system is
ready for immediate operation. If desired, press the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for
two seconds again to restore standby frequency.

5. Rotate the MODE SELECTOR to ADF. Note that the external ADF pointers leave the 90° parked
position and move to indicate the direction to the active station.

6. Rotate the MODE SELECTOR to BRG and read the magnetic bearing shown digitally on the lower line
of the display. Compare this reading with the other ADF displays to assure correct system operation.

7. Return the MODE SELECTOR to ADF for normal ADF operation.

BCD Interface

1. Set the MODE SELECTOR to ANT. Note that the external ADF pointer moves to 90° and stops.

2. If frequencies displayed are not the ones desired, rotate the FREQUENCY KNOBS until the desired
frequency is displayed on the bottom line of the display.

3. Press and release the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button. This exchanges the two displayed
frequencies. The desired frequency is now active.

4. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired audio level and identify the station represented by the active
frequency displayed.

NOTE: An alternate tuning method is to press and hold the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for
two seconds before releasing. This removes the standby frequency from the display and
the active frequency may be tuned by rotating FREQUENCY KNOBS. The system is
ready for immediate operation. If desired, press the FREQUENCY TRANSFER button for
two seconds again to restore standby frequency.

5. Rotate the MODE SELECTOR to ADF. Note that the external ADF pointers leave the 90° parked
position and move to indicate the direction to the active station.

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CDF-552 Notes
1. The FREQUENCY SELECTOR knobs tune the radio receiver directly. The display actually shows the
frequencies to which the receiver is tuned. In addition to rotation of the FREQUENCY SELECTOR KNOBS,
the receiver may be tuned by an external ARINC 429 digital bus.

2. Display intensity and panel lighting are controlled by external dimmer controls.

3. If the signal to which the receiver is tuned is lost for longer than 5 seconds, the display pointers will park at
90°.

4. The FREQUENCY SELECTOR KNOBS rotate continuously through all detents without end stops. After the
highest number is displayed, the next detent clockwise will cause the lowest number to be displayed.

5. If the display is not functioning, the system frequency can be established as follows: Press the transfer
button for 7 seconds. The system will then be at 100 kHz (for BCD interface it will be 190 kHz) and it will be
in active tuning mode. Rotating the large frequency selector clockwise will increase the frequency in 100
kHz steps. Rotating the small knob clockwise will increase the frequency in 1 kHz steps.

8. Frequencies selected between 100 kHz to 189 kHz and 1861 kHz to 1899 kHz are invalid and will cause the
display to blink off and on. (except with BCD Interface)

9. Pressing and holding the left pushbutton (PWR) for more than 1 second will trigger the system to shutdown.
A warning screen will display a countdown. Releasing the PWR button before the count has expired will
return the unit to the display screen active prior to initiating the shutdown.

Should the system become unresponsive, a hardware failsafe shutdown can be initiated. Under this
circumstance, press and hold the PWR button for 12-15 seconds. There is no indication other than actual
system shutdown and an audible click.

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ADF System Block Diagram (Typical)

Antenna

10.7MHz IF
±14V
VCO

HSI
Data Out
RMI
EFIS
Etc.

ARINC 429 SIN/COS

Synchro XYZ 400 Hz XYZ Synchro
or Left-Right Commands
ARINC 429
Compass
ADF Reciever
System

Synchro XYZ
or
ARINC 429 Radio
Management
System
FrequencySelect

Function Select
Tuning Data*

Audio

Panel Dimmer Control

Audio
CDF-552 Audio Panel

Display Dimmer Control

* Control Displays configured for BCD typically

do not have tuning data returned from the
radio

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FliteLine Dual VHF COM and VHF NAV Control Display System

General Description
The Chelton CCN-955 Com/Nav Control Display Unit combines the capabilities of the CVC-152 and CVN-252
Control Displays.

The CCN-955 splits the screen displaying the communication transceiver data on the upper half and the
navigational data on the lower half. Despite combining the two radio functions all functionality remains
operationally equivalent. The CCN-955 adds functionality to the Power (on/off) button allowing it to be used as
a momentary button to toggle between the Communication and Navigation controls.

The CVC-955 is designed to interface with Chelton FliteLine Communications Radios (CVC-151) and Navigation
Radios (CVN-251), Chelton Series III Communications Radios (VC-401B and VC-401C in the VCS 40 systems)
and Navigation Radio (VN-411B in the VNS 41 system), and Collins Communication and Navigation Radios with
the ARINC 410 (2x5) Interfaces.

Limitations
NOTE: Installations of the CVN-252, and CCN-955 with the Series III or ARINC-410 digital interfaces which
include the optional DME Hold functionality are subject to certain limitations. In these installations, the aircraft
shall provide indication of the DME Hold status on equipment other than the FliteLine Control Display and within
the pilot's primary field of view.

Failure to meet these limitation guidelines violates the installation guidance set forth in this manual and may
lead to an unsafe aircraft operating condition.

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CCN-955 Control Display Unit

"Acitve" COM Annunciator Active COM Frequency

COM System Number CHELTON StandbyCOM Frequency

COM/NAV
COM Volume Annunciator
COM Tuning Annunciator
C ACT 124.950
12 COM Mode Annunciators
COM Transmit Annunciator O TX 134.750
M 25k 8.33k TST Active COM Frequency
"Acitve" NAV Annunciator
N ACT 108.15 StandbyCOM Frequency
12
NAV System Number A 110.20 NAV Volume Annunciator
V ON RAD BRG
NAV Tuning Annunciator NAV Mode Annuncaotors
MODE
TUNE
VOL
1MHz Frequency Tuning
Mode Select (Outer Knob) (Outer Knob)
PWR
25kHz and 8.33 kHz
Volume Control (Inner Knob)
SEL Frequency Tuning (COM),
50 kHz Tuning (NAV),
(Inner Knob)
Power On/OFF (pushbutton)
Active/Standby Transfer(pushbutton)
COM/NAV Select
(pushbutton) DME Hold (pushbutton)

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CCN-955 Controls
COM Tuning
C ACT 124.950
1 Indicates that the Communications transceiver is
O 121.500 the selected radio system.

M 25k 8.33k TST The left inner knob acts as a momentary

pushbutton that selects operation of the COM or
N ACT 110.20 NAV Functions.
1
A 108.15
V ON RAD BRG 

NAV Tuning
C ACT 124.950
1 Indicates that the Navigational receiver is the
O 121.500 selected radio system.

M 25k 8.33k TST The left inner knob acts as a momentary

pushbutton that selects operation of the COM or
N ACT 110.20 NAV Functions.
1
A 108.15
V ON RAD BRG 

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Operating the CCN-955

1. Operation of the CCN-955 is fundamentally the same as operating individual COM and NAV Units

2. The left inner knob acts as a momentary pushbutton that selects operation of the COM or NAV
Functions.

* this pushbutton is also the power (PWR) pushbutton

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CCN-955 Notes
1. Refer to the CVC-152 section for instructions on COM operation.

2. Refer to the CVN-252 section for instructions on NAV operation.

3. Pressing and holding the left pushbutton (PWR) for more than 1 second will trigger the system to
shutdown. A warning screen will display a countdown. Releasing the PWR button before the count has
expired will return the unit to the display screen active prior to initiating the shutdown.

Should the system become unresponsive, a hardware failsafe shutdown can be initiated. Under this
circumstance, press and hold the PWR button for 12-15 seconds. There is no indication other than
actual system shutdown and an audible click.

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FliteLine ATC Transponder System (FliteXPDR)

General Description CTR-352

The CTR-352 Control Display Unit provides a simultaneous control of up to two Mode A/C transponders. The
CTR-352 Control display provides tuning of the ATC 4096 Code with a special VFR Quicktune feature to rapidly
change the ATC code to 1200. The IDENT Annunciator (ID) appears in the display when the Transponder is
replying to interrogation from the ATC ground station. When the CTR-352 Control Display Unit is turned on, a
diagnosis of all critical circuits begins, and continues until the System is turned off. If a fault is detected at any
time, a failure annunciation appears in the display.

The CTR-352 Control Display Unit has a nonvolatile memory which allows it to remember the code displayed,
indefinitely, even when power is removed. This feature prevents momentary power interrupts from affecting the
system, and allows the last code used to appear immediately when the System is turned on.

The CVC-352 Communication Control Display Unit is designed to interface with Chelton FliteLine ATC
Transponder Radios (CTR-351), and Collins Transponder Radios with the ARINC 410 (2x5) Interfaces.

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CTR-352 Control Display Unit

CHELTON
ATC Label
ATC ATC Code

ATC System Number ATC

1 1200
IDENT ATC Mode Annunciators

Reply/Ident Lamp
TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE Code Upper Digits (Outer Knob)

Mode Select (Outer Knob)
Transponder ID Select (Outer Knob)

Cursor Control (Inner Knob)

PWR Code Lower Digits (Inner Knob)
Transponder ID Select (Inner Knob)

Power On/OFF (pushbutton)

SEL
VFR Code 1200 Select (pushbutton)
IDENT (pushbutton)

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CTR-352 Controls (ARINC-410 Octal Interface)

CHELTON Mode Selector
ATC ON – Transponder ON

ATC The selected Transponder is ON (active),

and reports the indicated code when
1 1200 interrogated (Mode A).

SBY - Standby Mode

Places both selected and non-selected

TST SBY ON ALT Transponder Radios in Standby

MODE TUNE

PWR
Outer Knob
SEL

CHELTON

ATC Mode Selector Continued…

ALT - Altitude Reporting ON

ATC
Enables altitude reporting in addition to ATC
1 1200 Code (Mode A/C).

TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE

PWR
Outer Knob
SEL

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CTR-352 Controls (ARINC-410 Octal Interface continued…)

CHELTON

ATC TST - Test Mode

1. Outputs a Test or Self Test discrete Signal to

ATC the radio.

1 1200 Note 1: The function of the Test/Self Test signal

varies with regard to the installed radio.
Please refer to the operation manual
specific to the radio.
Note 2: The code may be changed while in Test
TST SBY ON ALT Mode.
Note 3. The selected Transponder ID may be
MODE TUNE
changed while in Test Mode in order that
both Transponder systems may be put test
PWR mode
Outer Knob
SEL Note 4. The VFR Quick Tune feature is not
available in Test Mode.
Note 5. The Altitude Reporting (Mode A/C) is active
when the code is 1200. For all other codes
reporting is Mode A only. This allows the
operator to test reporting modes separately
if supported by the radio.

CHELTON

ATC
CURSOR CONTROL

The Cursor is a white rectangle that surrounds the

currently selected field.
ATC
1 1200 The left inner knob moves the Cursor between the
Transponder System ID and the ATC Code.

Note: The Cursor will return to the ATC Code field

after 5 seconds of inactivity on any other field.

TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE

Inner Knob
PWR
SEL

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ATC CODE CONTROL

CHELTON If the Cursor is focused on the ATC Code field,

ATC changes of the right inner knob will change the two
lower digits of the display.

ATC Changes of the right outer knob will change the two
upper digits of the display.
1 1200 Note: Clockwise rotation increases the number
while counter-clockwise rotation will decrease
the number.

TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE

Outer Knob
PWR
SEL Inner Knob

CHELTON VFR QUICKTUNE

ATC If the pushbutton is held for at least one second the

ATC Code “1200” will be selected. IF the
ATC pushbutton is release before one second the code
will return the previous value.
1 1200 Note: This function is available in all modes except
Test (TST) regardless of the Cursor position.

TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE

PWR Pushbutton
SEL

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CHELTON

ATC TRANSPONDER SELECTION

If the Cursor is focused on the Selected

Transponder Id field, changes of the right inner or
ATC
outer knob will change the displayed Selected
2 1200 Transponder Id.

Note: The Cursor will return to the ATC Code field

after 5 seconds of inactivity on any other field.

TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE

Outer Knob
PWR
SEL Inner Knob

CHELTON

ATC
IDENT PUSHBUTTON

To activate the transponders IDENT function, press

and release the left pushbutton.
ATC
1 1200 The transponder should indicate the IDENT
function by sending in the REPLY LAMP/IDENT
which is annunciated on the Control Display Screen
in green.
IDENT

TST SBY ON ALT

MODE TUNE

Pushbutton
PWR
SEL

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CHELTON SPECIAL ATC CODES

ATC 1200 – VFR Code for any altitude

7500 - Hijack Mode

ATC 7600 – Loss of Communications

1 7700 7700 – Emergency (received by secondary

surveillance radio sites at all times.

Note: 7500, 7600, and 7700 Codes are

TST SBY ON ALT annunciated with a red background as they
indicate a critical condition. Refer to the
Federal Aviation Regulation, Airman’s
MODE TUNE
Information Manual (FAR-AIM) for a complete
description of special ATC Codes.
PWR
SEL

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Operating the CTR-352

ARINC-410 (Octal) Interface

1. Set the MODE SELECTOR to ON.

2. If the code displayed is not the one desired, rotate the CURSOR CONTROL until the ATC Code
surrounds CURSOR BOX. Rotate the right inner knob to adjust the lower two digits from 00-77. Rotate
the right outer knob to adjust the upper two digits from 00-77.

3. If the VFR code is desired press and hold the right pushbutton until “1200” is displayed.

4. To enable Altitude Reporting on aircraft equipped with an optional digitizing pressure encoder rotate the
MODE SELECTOR to ALT.

5. If it becomes necessary to suppress all replies from the ATC ground station, rotate the MODE
SELECTOR to SBY.

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CTR-352 Notes
1. When changing the ATC code, care should be made so as to avoid inadvertently selection of codes
7500, 7600, and 7700. For example, tuning upwards from 2700 to 7200 (rather than downward which
would pass through the emergency frequencies) will help avoid triggering automated grounds stations.

2. Pressing and holding the left pushbutton (PWR) for more than 1 second will trigger the system to
shutdown. A warning screen will display a countdown. Releasing the PWR button before the count has
expired will return the unit to the display screen active prior to initiating the shutdown.

Should the system become unresponsive, a hardware failsafe shutdown can be initiated. Under this
circumstance, press and hold the PWR button for 12-15 seconds. There is no indication other than
actual system shutdown and an audible click.

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ATC System Block Diagram (Typical)

ANTENNA

Pressure
Encoding
Altimeter

ATC Transponder 1

CTR-352

ANTENNA

ATC Transponder 2

Pressure
Encoding
Altimeter

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FliteLogic EFIS Tuning Features

General Description
The CVC-152, CVN-252, and CCN-955 are designed to integrate with the Chelton FliteLogic Electronics Flight
Instrument System (EFIS). The Control Displays receive COM and NAV tuning frequencies from the EFIS
database to reduce pilot workload.

Operating the Control Displays with EFIS

1. On the EFIS, display the information for the facility (see Waypoint Information (NavData), page 5-38
EFIS Manual).
2. On the EFIS, turn the control knob to highlight the desired frequency.
3. Menu functions will appear as appropriate to send the frequency to the com or nav radios.
3. On the EFIS, press TO COM1 or TO COM2 (or TO NAV1 or TO NAV2) to send the frequency to the
standby position of the COM (or NAV) radio.
4. On the Control Display, when in ARINC410 mode, observe the standby frequency flashes and the
frequency instantly changes.
5. On the Control Display, when in Series III or FliteLine mode, observe the standby frequency briefly
flashes the word EFIS for up to 2 seconds while the frequency synchronizes between the Control
Display and Radio.
4. On the EFIS, Press BACK or EXIT when finished.
5. On the Control Display, press the frequency transfer button (right pushbutton) to move the frequency
from standby to active.

EFIS and Control Display Integration notes:

1. The standby area will not flash when in COM and NAV modes where the actual standby frequency is
not normally displayed

a. NAV – HLD, BRG, RAD,

b. COM –

2. The control display executes the last EFIS frequency update upon entering a mode in which the standby
frequency is displayed.

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Configuration Status Page (all units)

The Configuration Status Page offers the pilot an efficient means to verify the installation options that affect the
user operation of the Control Display. For additional information refer to the Installation Manual, FliteLine Control
Displays, Part Number 150-047011.

Configuration Status Operation

CHELTON
ƒ The Status Page can be entered any time (even
COM/NAV during flight) by simultaneously pressing both the
right and left pushbuttons.

S GENERAL 
ƒ Status Items in gray are either not configurable or
T Unit Type COM/NAV are factory configured items. Items in cyan are
A NVG NO configured by the installer. No items are
LIGHTING 5VAC configurable during flight.
T
VOLUME YES
U DME HOLD YES ƒ A right or left arrow in the page title (top)
S indicates addition status pages. To change
pages rotate the Mode Select Knob (left outer) to
the desired page.
MODE
TUNE
VOL
ƒ To exit the status page rotate the volume control
knob (left inner) in either direction. If the pilot
pushbutton PWR pushbutton
does not exit the Configuration Status Page
SEL
ƒ The Right Knobs have no function in the
Configuration Status Pages.

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Options for Status Items on General Page:

UNIT TYPE INTERFACE NVG DME HOLD LIGHTING VOLUME
S GENERAL 
COM/NAV SERIES III YES YES 5VDC YES
T UNIT TYPE NAV COM ARINC 410 NO NO 28VDC NO
A NVG NO NAV FLITELINE 5VAC
T VOLUME YES ADF
LIGHTING 5VAC Notes:
U DME HOLD NO
S
The DME HOLD field applies only to the CCN-955 and CVN-252.

Options for Status Items on Interface Page:

INTERFACE COM FREQ UNIT ID
S  INTERFACE 
Series III RANGE A (118.000-151.975 MHZ) 1
T INTERFACE SERIES III ARINC410 RANGE B (118.000-136.975 MHZ) 2
A BCD RANGE C (118.000-135.975 MHZ) None
T RANGE D (117.000-135.975 MHZ)
U RANGE E (116.000-151.975 MHZ)
Notes:
S
The COM FREQ and UNIT ID fields do not apply to the Series III Interface;
those items are automatically set by the radio.
S  INTERFACE  UNIT ID field applies only to the ARINC 410 interface. The id is set by the
T INTERFACE ARINC410 installer to match the id of the radio.
A UNIT ID 1 The COM FREQ range field applies only to the CCN-955 and CVN-152 with the
T COM FREQ RANGE A ARINC 410 interface. The range is set by the installer to match the capabilities
U (118.000MHz-151.975MHz) of the radio.
S
The FliteLine ADF Control Display may be configured as Series III or BCD.
BCD only applies to the ADF Display.

Options for Status Items on MISC (Miscellaneous) Page:

HOBBS TEMP
S  MISC - -
T HOBBS 78 HRS
A TEMP 30C
T
U
S
Notes:
Hobbs and Temp are for the FliteLine Control Display only.

Software and Firmware Version Numbers are displayed on this page as is the
full manufacturer part number.
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Limitations
DME hold must be prominently displayed in the normal forward field of view of the flight crew any time DME
HOLD is selected.

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