Bird, a leader in RF communications, measurement and new technologies has released the FlightHawk Aviation RF Cable and Antenna Analyzer for the aviation market.
Commercial, corporate and general aviation aircrafts utilize numerous RF systems, such as TCAS (Total Collision Avoidance System). Currently, if these RF systems are not functioning, the operators replace parts without testing/diagnosing the problem. Airplane OEMs, such as Boeing, are working to move operators toward proactive maintenance. In order to achieve proactive maintenance, operators must equip their maintenance crews with tools allowing them to quickly and accurately diagnose a problem.
Bird’s FlightHawk RF Cable and Antenna Tester is a frequency domain reflectometer (FDR). It allows for testing and verification of antenna and cabling of RF systems. It can test for Return Loss/Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR), Distance to Fault (DTF) in true units of length, and cable loss (or insertion loss). The device has a touchscreen display and is based on the Android operating system.
FH-AV-KIT Aviation Test Kit offers an intuitive user experience for both experienced and new RF maintenance crews. Technicians can locate RF cable, connector and antenna problems at the source with clear visual indicators as to the pass/fail status of the system. It provides all necessary adaptors for interfacing to aircraft RF systems & cabling including direct connection into LRU backplanes.
Bird’s specifically designed case takes FOD, foreign object damage; seriously, and the new case ensures that all equipment and tools are in their place after any maintenance activities.
This comprehensive kit minimizes downtime, covers frequency ranges of 1 MHz to 6 GHz, includes everything needed to perform RF tests on aircraft and is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Click here for more information on the FlightHawk Analyzer.
