ARINC 592 : 1973

1.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  1.1 Function
  1.2 Applicable Publications
  1.3 Regulatory Approval
  1.4 Interchangeability Requirements
    1.4.1 General Requirements for Interchangeability
    1.4.2 Interchangeability Requirements for the
                ARINC 592 Tape Reproducer
    1.4.3 Generation Interchangeability
    1.4.4 Non-Interchangeable Magazines
  1.5 Glossary of Terms
2.0 STANDARDS REQUIRED TO EFFECT INTERCHANGEABILITY
  2.1 Form Factors
    2.1.1 General
    2.1.2 Tape Reproducer Form Factors
  2.2 Connector
  2.3 Weight
  2.4 Power Circuitry
    2.4.1 Primary Power Input
    2.4.2 Power Control Circuitry
    2.4.3 The Common Ground
    2.4.4 The AC Common Cold
    2.4.5 Tape Speed Control
  2.5 Standard Interwiring
  2.6 Outputs
    2.6.1 Output Impedance
    2.6.2 Output Adjustment
  2.7 Boarding Music Remote Control
    2.7.1 Remote Volume Control
    2.7.2 Remote Programs Selection
  2.8 Program Hold Controls
  2.9 Control Isolation Diodes
  2.10 Protection from Common Mode Noise
  2.11 Environmental Conditions
  2.12 Cooling
3.0 TAPE REPRODUCER DESIGN
  3.1 Frequency Response
  3.2 Signal-to-Noise Ratio
  3.3 Distortion
  3.4 Flutter and Wow
  3.5 Stability
  3.6 Interlock
  3.7 Extended Playing Time
  3.8 Output Level Control
  3.9 Hum and RF Interference
  3.10 Fuses
  3.11 Transistors
  3.12 Accessibility
  3.13 Reliability and Service Life
  3.14 Humidity
4.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE MAGAZINE LOADING
                TYPE OF TAPE REPRODUCER
  4.1 Playing Time and Tape Characteristics
  4.2 Extended Playing Time
  4.3 Magazine Loading
  4.4 Magazine Service Life
ATTACHMENTS
  1 - Standard Interwiring Notes
  2 - Standard Interwiring
  3 - Typical Control Circuit Isolation
APPENDICES 1 Chronology and Bibliography

Describes the Airborne Passenger Entertainment Tape Recorder. Provides general design guidance and requirements.