AVIONICS
Irwin – That depends upon the system model, the installation design and the equipment interface requirements. Initial estimates should be about two to 2.5 man-weeks. After installation familiarity, HAP systems may require as little as one man-week or less, with HFC systems requiring 1.5 man-weeks to two man-weeks. Helicopter Maintenance – Will system/LRU
programming be done in a particular manner, like via laptop computer or other device? Irwin – Not applicable to this system generally. However,
confi guration module changes could be conducted in the fi eld using a laptop, but will be controlled and programmed at our facility due to FAA approval process requirements. No programming or modifi cation should be necessary. The systems are customized during manufacture for the interface requirements of the equipment specifi ed in the order process, by the purchasing dealer, for the aircraft installation involved. Helicopter Maintenance – To what category is the
system certifi ed? Irwin – Autopilots are major aircraft modifi cations and
require STC certifi cations, which will cover the appropriate category of the aircraft model. The systems are TSO-approved to the latest FAA TSO for automatic fl ight guidance control systems (AFGCS), TSO C198, and the minimum operational performance standards (MOPS) RTCA DO-325. According to the FAA, these systems will be the fi rst full systems approved under these specifi cations, which now cover airplane
and helicopter systems.
Helicopter Maintenance – How will you address the issue of the same system but diff erent aircraft types? Irwin – Each certifi ed installation will be covered by an STC certifi cation. Variants of the same basic aircraft model can often be added to an STC based upon known or examined similarity, but each model approved for the installation will have been evaluated and identifi ed to the installer. Helicopter Maintenance – Can you share some lessons
learned? Irwin – For SAS/SCAS installations, we will provide
information we have learned about the safest and most effi cient way to remove and replace the control tubes for actuator installation, using the factory service Information as a guide. Additionally, actuator installation in the tubes, which will typically be done by Cool City Avionics, is part of the install kit, so the control tubes are an R&R exercise normally. The install kit includes the system wiring harness pre-wired into the rack with the RFI/EMI shield in place. It is only necessary to terminate the outer cable ends and “wring” the completed harness for errors. The cable and wire terminations are identifi ed. All of the cables are special, very supple, double- shielded and cut to length, with safety excess for routing variations. There you have the new and cool autopilot/SAS and SCAS systems from Cool City Avionics.
Hands Free Tracking
ACES Systems / TEC Aviation Division Ph. 865-671-2003 Fax. 865-675-1241
www.acessystems.com
22
HelicopterMaintenanceMagazine.com February | March 2014
Aces_TraX_V12I1_D_02.indd 1
See us at HELI-EXPO2014 | Booth 6411 13-01-29 12:51 PM
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64