Volume 1
MIL-HDBK-162A
Section 2
15 December 1965
ITEM NAME: RADAR SET
TYPE: AN/APN-117
Normal Operating Current: 1.35 amp (28v
RELATION TO SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
dc), 0.87 amp (115v, 320 to 1000 cyc),
0.13 amp (115v, 380 to 420 cyc)
This equipment is similar to, but not interchangeable
Maximum Starting Current: 4 amp (28v dc),
with Radar Set AN/APN-22. The AN/APN-22 gives
1 amp (115v, 320 to 1000 cyc), 0.15 amp
altitude readings from O to 20,000 ft. In the AN/APN-
(115v, 380 to 420 cyc)
117 a modification of the servo system and indicator
Altitude Range: O to 1000 ft
system gives improved read-out to 1000 ft.
Accuracy of Indication: plus or minus 2
ft (O to 40 ft), plus or minus 5% (40
to 1000 ft)
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Frequency Range: 4200 to 4400 mc
Transmitter Output Power: 1w nom
Related Equipment
Modulation Capacity: 60 mc
Required but not Supplied: (1) Radar
Type of modulation: FM
Test Set AN/APM-66.
Method of Modulation: Vibrating reed
Power Requirements: 28v dc; 115v, 320 to
1000 cyc, 1-ph, 0.95 pf; 115v, 380 to
420 cyc, 1-ph, 0.95 pf
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS AND PHYSICAL DATA
COMPONENTS
QTY
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
UNIT WT.
(Inches)
(Pounds)
Amplifier, Electronic Control
1
5-1/2 x 7-61/64 x 22-29/32
19.5
AM-1717/APN-117
Mounting Base MT-803/APN-22
1
5-1/8 x 5-7/8 x 23-1/4
4.0
Control-Indicator, Height
1 or 2
3-17/64 x 3-9/16 x 6-1/16
2.0
C-2236/APN-117
Receiver-Transmitter, Radar
1
3-49/64 x 4-1/16 x 12-17/64
4.75
RT-160/APN-22
Housing, Receiver-Transmitter
1
4-11/16 x 5-11/16 x 14-3/16
2.25
CY-1409A/APN-22
REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE
Technical Manuals:
NAVWEPS 16-30APN117-1: Handbook of Operation Instructions
NAVWEPS 16-30APN117-2: Handbook of Service Instructions
NAVWEPS 16-30APN117-3: Handbook of Overhaul Instructions
NAVWEPS 16-30APN117-4: Illustrated Parts Breakdown
AN/APN-117: 2
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