ALT-4000
FEATURES
Low Range Radio Altimeter
Form & fit replacements of discontinued ALT-50A/-55B (see P/N chart below for specific replacement information)
Intended for single installations certified for Category II landings and for dual or triple installations in Category IIIa (ALT-1000 is intended for single installations in Category II ONLY)
Measures radar height above terrain up to 2,500 feet
Accurate to within two feet at the critical low altitudes
Entirely digital, allowing for complete end-to-end monitoring
Frequency-Modulated Continuous Wave (FMCW) technology
Versions with analog outputs capable of driving existing indicators
Analog outputs in ALT-55B or ARINC 552A format - strap selectable
Four ARINC 429 digital buses
Used with ANT-52 antennas
Available with standard or shop-adjustable trips (see table below)
Full temperature/altitude capability
Stringent lightning and HIRF hardening
Single unit packaged in a 3/8 ATR short-low package
Package and aircraft mounting are identical to the ALT-55B
Lightweight at 4.7 pounds with additional aircraft installation delay selections that can reduce antenna cable weight
Front panel computer port for system configuration and access to system faults
Computer interface that allows for flight simulation to aid checks of associated systems
Versions compatible with Collins FPA-80 Flight Profile Advisory aural alert unit
Versions available that directly plug in and replace the ALT-55B/-50A