Panasonic Avionics Corporation Inflight Entertainment Troubleshooting

Competitors Required:

1

Description:

This task challenges teams to identify a wiring issue with the IFE harness by gaining access through the seat panel. This is a routine IFE issue for aircraft maintenance.

Once Power is restored to seats and the harness has been pinned correctly, the Panasonic logo will flash across the screen, signifying completion of the task.

References:

AMM and WDM references for harness, monitor, and seat operation provided on site.

Tools, Equipment, and Materials Provided:

• Fluke Meter
• Pinning Tool (22-gauge wire tool)

Snap-on provided tooling (qty one in each of two pallets unless otherwise indicated):

• Screwdriver (SSDMR4BMB)
• Side Cutters (86ACF)
• 5" angle tip mini pocket pry bar (PBMB50)

Procedures:

1. 1. Determine Harness Issue
   2. Gain Access to harness through seat panel
   3. Find harness connectors
   4. Use Fluke meter to determine wire pin issue
   5. Re-pin harness connection
   6. Re-connect clam shell, attach to harness and connect monitor
   7. Apply power for confirmation of correct pinning.
   8. Panasonic Blue screen will appear if completed correctly

Once Power is restored to seats and the harness has been pinned correctly, the Panasonic logo will flash across the screen, signifying completion of the task.