071-1282-65

KFS 598A digital VHF communication control unit 071-1282-65

071-1282-65 is the exact Part Number for this BendixKing / Honeywell KFS 598A digital VHF communication control unit. The unit provides cockpit frequency selection, test and audio-level control for a compatible KTR 908 VHF communication transceiver. This card is tied to the photographed configuration and complete suffix, rather than serving as a generic listing for every KFS 598A version or a visually similar member of the same family.

The exact source record identifies Part Number 071-1282-65 as a black-bezel digital control unit for the KTR 908. It lists a frequency range extending to 136.975 MHz, VOLUME/ON/OFF/TEST controls and 28 V lighting. The photographed unit carries the KFS 598A designation and serial number 4958. The identification information is important because voltage, lighting, software, hardware options, certification and connector configuration can differ across related versions. The complete Part Number and the approved technical record must be checked together before purchase or installation.

Operational role and system function

The KFS 598A is a compact crew control panel for the associated communication transceiver. It gives the pilot access to channel selection, volume, on/off and test functions while the connected KTR 908 performs the radio-frequency transmission and reception. The control therefore cannot operate as a standalone VHF radio. In service, the unit depends on the integrity of its associated sensors, antennas, transceivers, control panels, displays, data buses, wiring, power and grounding. A reported fault at the unit can therefore originate elsewhere in the connected chain, and troubleshooting should follow the approved aircraft and equipment procedures.

The practical role of KFS 598A is to perform its defined function while exchanging required signals with compatible equipment. It cannot replace missing system components and should not be evaluated as an isolated consumer device. Controls or connectors visible in photographs do not prove that every possible function is enabled in a particular aircraft installation.

Installation and connected equipment

The approved system requires the compatible KTR 908 transceiver, communication antenna and coaxial cable, aircraft audio system, power and lighting circuits, rack or connector, and interconnecting harness. Pin assignments, tuning format and compatibility with a particular KTR 908 configuration must be confirmed from the applicable BendixKing documentation. A rack, backplate, connector kit, antenna, wiring, cooling hardware or other accessories are not assumed to be included unless they are expressly listed in the quotation. Similar panel dimensions or family names do not prove electrical or approval compatibility.

Before installation, technicians should compare 071-1282-65 with the removed unit, aircraft equipment list, wiring diagrams, installation manual and modification records. Panel space, mounting depth, connector keying, pin allocation, circuit protection, lighting, ventilation, data format and configuration settings all require confirmation. Any substitution must be supported by approved data.

Configuration checks for 071-1282-65

The suffix in 071-1282-65 is part of the product identity. Software level, modification status, database requirements, embedded options, voltage and certification can affect compatibility even when two units look alike. These checks are especially important in aircraft that have accumulated supplemental approvals, avionics upgrades or wiring changes over time.

Incoming inspection should verify the manufacturer plate, housing, connectors, locking features, controls, display or indicator face, fasteners and evidence of unauthorized modification. Functional testing should use the approved bench procedure for the exact model and suffix. Installation and return to service remain the responsibility of appropriately authorized personnel.

Overhauled condition, ordering and support

This 071-1282-65 KFS 598A is offered in Overhauled condition from partner stock with a six-month warranty. Partner stock should be reconfirmed at quotation because allocation can change. The available serial number, current test status and release documentation for the specific unit are confirmed before order acceptance.

For an inquiry, specify Part Number 071-1282-65, model KFS 598A, required quantity, destination and documentation requirements. Including the aircraft type and removed-unit Part Number helps prevent configuration errors. Related avionics can be reviewed in the Garmin / BendixKing / Honeywell / Collins category. Products shown there are related catalog positions, not interchangeable replacements unless approved technical data explicitly says so.

Product Type: Digital vhf communication control unit

Designation: 071-1282-65

Manufacturer: BendixKing / Honeywell

Model: KFS 598A

Function: Cockpit frequency, test and volume control for a compatible VHF communication transceiver

Associated Transceiver: KTR 908 according to the source listing

Upper Frequency Reference: 136.975 MHz according to the source listing

Controls: VOLUME, ON/OFF, TEST and channel selection

Lighting: 28 V according to the source listing

Bezel Color: Black

Serial Number: 4958 on the photographed unit

Unconfirmed Specifications: Exact supply current, dimensions, weight and connector pinout were not confirmed in reliable open documentation for this suffix

Condition: Overhauled

Warranty: 6 Months

Installation Note: Confirm the exact Part Number, suffix, software or modification status, rack, connectors, wiring and aircraft approval before installation

Technical Documentation: Applicable manufacturer installation and maintenance data plus aircraft wiring and approval documentation

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Warranty
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