Title :
FAST: functional avionics system tester
Author :
Bostrom, William A. ; Baluta, Henry J.
Author_Institution :
Grumman Corp., Bethpage, NY, USA
Abstract :
A description is given of the functional avionics system tester (FAST), which is structured to test weapon replaceable assemblies (WRA) functionally and to make greater use of the WRA built-in-test hardware and software. FAST will be used to test certain WRAs that are part of the avionics upgrade from the F-14D fighter. It will be used in a depot environment until the Consolidated Automated Support System is operational. FAST has a small physical footprint (4-ft wide by 3-ft deep), achieved primarily by its instruments-on-a-board design approach. The FAST test station is described in detail, and block diagrams are provided
Keywords :
aircraft instrumentation; automatic test equipment; military systems; F-14D fighter; FAST; built-in-test; functional avionics system tester; military aircraft; weapon replaceable assemblies; Aerospace electronics; Assembly systems; Automatic testing; Instruments; Military aircraft; Power supplies; Sequential analysis; Software testing; System testing; Weapons;
Conference_Titel :
AUTOTESTCON '90. IEEE Systems Readiness Technology Conference. 'Advancing Mission Accomplishment', Conference Record.
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
DOI :
10.1109/AUTEST.1990.111486
