The Marconi IFR Aeroflex 6015 Ramp Test Set is a portable, weatherproof unit for line technician testing of aircraft navigation and communication systems. It performs FAR Part 43 Appendix F and European surveillance-compliant transponder validation, TACAN/DME ground station simulation, TCAS scenario testing, and ADS-B performance verification. The system eliminates unnecessary navigation between screens—most tests complete from a single main user display with dedicated mode keys and softkeys, reducing operational complexity and accelerating turnaround on the flight line.
Technical Specifications
Tested Systems
• Transponder Modes: 1, 2, 3A, C, S
• TCAS: I, II, Military E-TCAS
• TACAN and DME
• IFF Modes: 1 & 2
• ADS-B: MON/GEN capabilities
• UAT
• TIS
Transponder Testing
• Automated Transponder Auto-Test
• Mode S adaptive testing per reported transponder level
• Ten predetermined configurations for ATCRBS, Mode S, MK10, MK12, MK12/S transponders
• Configurable ATCRBS and Mode S parameters with generic limits
TACAN/DME Testing
• TACAN ground station simulation and legacy emulation
• Comprehensive DME channel testing including track sensitivity
• Ground-to-Air (G/A) and Air-to-Air (A/A) TACAN/DME modes
TCAS Testing
• User-programmable TCAS scenarios
• Fast scenario mode with Auto-Altitude and Converge for zero-range collision simulation
• ATCRBS and Mode S intruder simulation
ADS-B Testing
• Automated AC 20-165B surface/air performance testing
• DF17/DF18 extended squitter monitoring and generation
• 1090 MHz transponder and ADS-B emitter simulation
Additional Capabilities
• GICB test support
• Altitude encoder integration
• Battery operation: 6 hours plus
• 110 V power cord supplied
• USB data dump and software upgrade
– Key Features
• One main user screen per test mode minimizes screen navigation
• Large keys support gloved operation
• Application-dependent softkeys and data select/slew controls
• On-screen parameter display matches technician workflow
– Typical Applications
• Pre-flight transponder certification
• Navigation system validation
• Collision avoidance system (TCAS) functional testing
• ADS-B Out compliance verification
• Annual and 100-hour aircraft inspections
– Compatibility & Integration
The 6015 accommodates both legacy and modern transponder architectures through preconfigured test templates and generic parameter sets. USB connectivity enables data export to maintenance records systems and straightforward option installation.
