Date: Apr/97 SB KLN 90-M2

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AlliedSignal Aerospace
Commercial Avionics Systems
400 N. Rogers Road
Olathe, Kansas 66062
Service Bulletin
BULLETIN NO: KLN 90-M2
RNAV Global Positioning System
EFFECTIVITY
KLN 90 part numbers 066-04031-0101/0201/0301/0401, all serial numbers.
This is a factory mod for the KLN 90. This mod will be performed by AlliedSignal
General Aviation Avionics Customer Service.
KLN 90 P/N 066-04031-
-0101 will be converted to a KLN 90B, 066-04031-2121.
-0201 will be converted to a KLN 90B, 066-04031-2221.
-0301 will be converted to a KLN 90B, 066-04031-2321.
-0401 will be converted to a KLN 90B, 066-04031-2421.
KLN 90s converted to KLN 90Bs will retain the original serial number, but there will now
be an M designation on the tag, immediately before the serial number.
REASON
This modification performs the necessary changes to convert a KLN 90 to a TSOd KLN
90B. This is an upgrade program, offered by AlliedSignal CAS to owners of KLN 90s.
DESCRIPTION
The upgrade program provides for:
Upgrading a KLN 90 to an IFR-certifiable KLN 90B.
If necessary, trading a KA 91-0100 antenna for a TSOd KA 91-0200.
The upgrade of the KLN 90 consists of the following:
A. Changes required on all KLN 90s to be upgraded:
1. Replacement of the chassis with the KLN 90B version to accommodate the
battery.
2. Installation of the new main board flat nut, soldered in place.
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3. Installation of the new KLN 90B Main Board programmed IC, I1017, and
appropriate board software identification.
4. Replacement of C1088 and R1102 on the Main Board.
5. Installation of the new OBS Adapter Board.
6. Installation of the new PS Adapter Board.
7. Replacement of CR101 on the Power Supply Board.
8. Installation of the new Battery Module.
9. Installation of the new battery pack and cover.
10. Installation of the new GPS-Xpress Receiver and cover.
11. Installation of the new RF cable assembly.
12. Installation of the new front panel inserts to identify it as a KLN 90B.
13. Installation of a new Caution Decal.
14. Installation of the new Unit Serial Tag, with appropriate part number suffix and
M designation.
15. Installation of a new Software ID tag.
16. Installation of a current data base cartridge.
B. Changes required on some, but not all, KLN 90s to be upgraded. (Depending on
the manufacture date, some or all of these changes may have already been
accomplished.)
1. Soldering the swaged standoffs to the circuit board.
2. Installation of a Caution Tag on the top cover of 5 volt lighting versions to
advise of potential damage.
3. Installation of a bandpass filter, BPF 501.
4. Installation of resistors R520, R521, R522 and R525.
5. Installation of new power supply flex cables as necessary per Service Bulletin
KLN 90/90A-1.
6. Application of humiseal as necessary to TP9 and TP10.
7. Conversion from two-chip to single-chip software for the Host Software.
8. Installation of the magnetic shield over the CRT if the upgraded KLN 90B will
to be entered into the overhaul/exchange pool, or at the request of the
customer. (If the customer is getting his original unit back, and has had no
distortion in the display, this change is unnecessary.)
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COMPLIANCE
Customer option.
This is an optional upgrade program offered to all KLN 90 owners. To take advantage
of this program, contact an authorized AlliedSignal dealer, or AlliedSignal Customer
Service at 913-782-0600, to schedule your KLN 90 for upgrade, or to arrange an
exchange for an upgraded KLN 90B.
Refer to Installation Bulletin #355 (Revised) for re-installation and IFR certification.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
This modification is a product improvement and is not warranty reimbursable. However,
the upgraded KLN 90B will retain the remainder of the original warranty or 90 days,
whichever is longer.
APPROVAL
This modification meets the requirements of TSO C129 A1 and Env. DO 160C.
MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
Because this is a factory mod program, there is no published procedure.
MANPOWER
N/A - Factory mod only.
IDENTIFICATION PROCEDURE
KLN 90s that have been modified will be identified by a new Unit Serial Number Tag
that includes TSO data, the KLN 90B part number, and an M designation immediately
in front of the serial number. The old 4-digit serial number will be replaced by a new
KLN 90B serial number. (These numbers start at 80,000). A new Software ID Tag will
be applied to each unit to indicate the software configuration once it has been
converted.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
N/A - Factory mod only.