AH-64 Maintenance Test Flight Calculator Users Manual

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Prepared by the Flight Performance Group Revision 1.1 March 2005

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 2 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL REVISION LOG
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FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 3 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................... 6 1.1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes......................................................................... 6 1.2 System Requirements........................................................................................ 6 1.3 Installation Instructions ..................................................................................... 6 1.3.1 Initial Installation............................................................................................. 6 1.3.2 Subsequent Installations................................................................................ 7 1.4 Authorized Use ................................................................................................... 7 1.5 Referenced Documents ..................................................................................... 8 2.0 User Interface...................................................................................................... 9 2.1 Menu .................................................................................................................... 9 2.1.1 File Menu ......................................................................................................... 9 2.1.2 Help Menu...................................................................................................... 10 2.2 Common Page Functions ................................................................................ 11 2.2.1 Drop-Down Combination Box ...................................................................... 11 2.2.2 Keypads ......................................................................................................... 12 2.2.3 Calculate Button................................................................................................. 13 2.2.4 Warnings ............................................................................................................. 13 2.2.5 View Errors/Warnings Button............................................................................ 13 2.2.6 Errors .................................................................................................................. 14 2.3 Printing................................................................................................................... 15 2.3.1 Printed MTFC Page ............................................................................................ 15 2.3.2 Export Report ..................................................................................................... 16 3.0 Operational Use of the MTFC .......................................................................... 17 3.1 Test Profile Inputs ............................................................................................ 17 3.1.1 Using the Test Profile Inputs Page.............................................................. 18 3.1.2 Aircraft Parameters....................................................................................... 18 3.1.3 Engine Parameters ....................................................................................... 19 3.1.4 Other Parameters.......................................................................................... 19 3.1.5 Save Configuration ....................................................................................... 20 3.1.6 Load Configuration....................................................................................... 20 3.1.7 Print Preview/Print ........................................................................................ 21 3.2 Baseline HIT ...................................................................................................... 22 3.2.1 Using the Baseline HIT Page........................................................................ 23 3.2.2 Engine Under Test ........................................................................................ 23 3.2.3 Health Indicator Test Inputs......................................................................... 23 3.2.4 Health Indicator Test Outputs...................................................................... 24 3.2.5 Save Configuration ....................................................................................... 24 3.2.6 Load Configuration....................................................................................... 24 3.2.7 Print Preview ................................................................................................. 25 3.2.8 Print................................................................................................................ 25 3.3 Max Power Check ............................................................................................. 27

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 4 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.3.1 Using the Max Power Check Page............................................................... 28 3.3.2 Engine Under Test ........................................................................................ 28 3.3.3 Max Power Check Inputs.............................................................................. 28 3.3.4 Max Power Check Outputs........................................................................... 28 3.3.5 ATF Calculator Inputs................................................................................... 29 3.3.6 ATF Calculator Output.................................................................................. 29 3.3.7 Save Configuration ....................................................................................... 29 3.3.8 Load Configuration....................................................................................... 29 3.3.9 Print Preview ................................................................................................. 30 3.3.10 Print................................................................................................................ 30 3.4 Autorotation Check .......................................................................................... 32 3.4.1 Using the Autorotation Check Page ............................................................ 33 3.4.2 Autorotation Check Inputs ........................................................................... 33 3.4.3 Autorotation Check Outputs ........................................................................ 33 3.4.4 Additional Inputs........................................................................................... 33 3.4.5 Autorotation Comments ............................................................................... 34 3.4.6 Save Configuration ....................................................................................... 34 3.4.7 Load Configuration....................................................................................... 34 3.4.8 Print Preview/Print ........................................................................................ 35 3.5 Compass Correction ........................................................................................ 36 3.5.1 Using the Compass Correction Page .......................................................... 37 3.5.2 Compensating Swing Inputs........................................................................ 37 3.5.3 Compensating Swing Outputs..................................................................... 37 3.5.4 Residual Swing Inputs.................................................................................. 38 3.5.5 Residual Swing Outputs............................................................................... 38 3.5.6 Save Configuration ....................................................................................... 38 3.5.7 Load Configuration....................................................................................... 38 3.5.8 Print Preview/Print ........................................................................................ 39 4.0 Appendix A - MTFC Trouble Report..................................................................... 40

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 5 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL TABLE OF TABLES Table 2-1 Version Information.................................................................................... 10 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 2-1 About AH-64 MTF-MTFC Dialog ............................................................... 10 Figure 2-2 Drop-Down Combination Box .................................................................. 11 Figure 2-3 Numeric Keypad Dialog ............................................................................ 12 Figure 2-4 Alpha Numeric Keyboard Dialog ............................................................. 12 Figure 2-5 Warning Alert Dialog................................................................................. 13 Figure 2-6 Errors/Warnings Dialog ............................................................................ 13 Figure 2-7 Warnings Dialog........................................................................................ 14 Figure 2-8 Errors Dialog ............................................................................................. 14 Figure 2-9 Printed MTFC Page ................................................................................... 15 Figure 2-10 Export Report Dialog .............................................................................. 16 Figure 3-1 Test Profile Inputs View............................................................................ 17 Figure 3-2 Date Dialog ................................................................................................ 19 Figure 3-3 Test Profile Inputs Printed Output ........................................................... 21 Figure 3-4 Baseline HIT Page View ............................................................................ 22 Figure 3-5 Baseline HIT Check Print Preview Dialog ............................................... 25 Figure 3-6 Baseline HIT Check Print Dialog.............................................................. 25 Figure 3-7 Baseline HIT Printed Output..................................................................... 26 Figure 3-8 Max Power Check Page View ................................................................... 27 Figure 3-9 Max Power Check Print Preview Dialog .................................................. 30 Figure 3-10 Max Power Check Print Dialog............................................................... 30 Figure 3-11 Max Power Check Printed Output.......................................................... 31 Figure 3-12 Autorotation Check Page View .............................................................. 32 Figure 3-13 Autorotation Check Printed Output ....................................................... 35 Figure 3-14 Compass Correction Page View ............................................................ 36 Figure 3-15 Compass Correction Printed Output ..................................................... 39

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 6 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 1.0 Introduction The AH-64 Maintenance Test Flight Calculator (MTFC) application automates the calculations required for specific maintenance test flight procedures for the AH-64A and AH-64D. The Flight Performance Model (FPM) embedded in the MTFC application is based on performance charts in the applicable Maintenance Test Flight (MTF) Manual and TM 1-2840-248-23. NOTE FPMs support various flight modes, accept input parameters, check inputs against predefined limits, execute calculations, generate error/warning messages, and provide results through outputs. Revisions to the MTFC program and this manual are anticipated in order to conform to updates to the references used in the development of the FPM. Comments from the field are encouraged. If you encounter problems with the program, the trouble report in Appendix A may be completed and faxed to (256) 705-9895, or a trouble report may be filled out online at http://www.aeromech.redstone.army.mil/. The Help/About dialog contains a link to this website as well as a link for sending a support email. 1.1 Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes are in accordance with the applicable reference manual. 1.2 System Requirements

The MTFC application requires Windows 2000 or Windows XP, 256 KB of RAM, 30 MB of hard drive space, and 1024x768 minimum screen resolution. 1.3 Installation Instructions

The procedures outlined below describe the installation sequence for the MTFC application. 1.3.1 Initial Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the MTFC installation media, double click on setup.exe. Click the OK button Wait for the installation window with the Aviation Engineering logo to open. Click the Next button to continue. The distribution and authorization screen is displayed next. You must read and agree to the distribution and usage terms to proceed. Click the Next button to continue. The release notes screen is displayed next. Click the Next button to continue.

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FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 7 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 7. The installation program will suggest a default destination folder for the application. If you want to change the directory, click the Browse button and select the desired location. 8. Click the Next button to continue. 9. Click the Next button to proceed with the installation. 10. Click Close to complete the installation. 11. Click OK to close the installer. NOTE The installer will install certain required system files to your computer. In certain cases, one or more restarts may be necessary. If this is the case, the installer may again ask you for the installation folder. This is normal; simply repeat the steps above. 1.3.2 Subsequent Installations 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. From the MTFC installation media, double click on setup.exe. Click the OK button Wait for the installation window with the Aviation Engineering logo to open. Select whether you want to repair the software that is already installed or uninstall the software. Click Finish to proceed with the selected option. Click Close to complete the installation. Click OK to close the installer.

To run the MTFC application, select Start/Programs (Windows 2000) or Start/All Programs (Windows XP), then AH64MTFC/FPG-AH64MTF-MTFC.exe. 1.4 Authorized Use

This software is available for download For Official Use Only (FOUO) through the following web site: http://www.aeromech.redstone.army.mil/ An Internet browser with 128-bit encryption is required to access this web site. Registration is required to access the Performance Planning Home Page in order to download software. Registered users receive update notifications crucial to maintaining this software via email. Use of out-dated software may be a safety hazard and only current software should be used. NOTE Current notices regarding the use and availability of the software, as well as the most current Airworthiness Release will be posted at the Performance Planning section of the Aeromechanics web site.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 8 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 1.5 Referenced Documents TM 1-1500-204-23-4 TECHNICAL MANUAL AVIATION UNIT MAINTENANCE (AVUM) AND AVIATION INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE (AVIM) MANUAL for GENERAL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES) VOLUME 4 TM 1-1520-238-MTF, Technical Manual MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT MANUAL HELICOPTER, ATTACK, AH-64A APACHE TM 1-1520-251-MTF, Technical Manual MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT MANUAL HELICOPTER, ATTACK, AH-64D APACHE TM 1-2840-248-23 Technical Manual AVIATION UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE MANUAL ENGINE, AIRCRAFT TURBOSHAFT MODELS T700GE-700, T700-GE-701 and T700-GE-701C

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 9 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 2.0 User Interface 2.1 Menu

The application menu is a standard Windows menu that cannot be undocked or moved. The main MTFC menu is composed of two submenus: File and Help. 2.1.1 File Menu 2.1.1.1 Load Configuration Use the Load Configuration command to open an existing MTFC file. When you choose the Load Configuration command, the Load Test File dialog appears. Use this dialog to select the MTFC file you want to load. 2.1.1.2 Save Configuration Use the Save Configuration command to save the current state of the MTFC application to a file. When you choose the Save Configuration command, the Save Test Case dialog appears. All current input values will be preserved in the saved file. Version information will be written to the file for the FPM and MTFC application. If the file already exists, a dialog will appear asking if you want to replace the previous version. Selecting Yes will overwrite the previous version and close the Save Test Case dialog. Selecting No will bring you back to the Save Test Case dialog to allow you to select another file name. 2.1.1.3 Print The Print command allows the user to print the calculated MTFC page to a selected Windows printer. For more information, see the section on printing (section 2.3). 2.1.1.4 Print Preview The Print Preview command opens the Print Preview dialog and allows the user to preview and print the calculated MTFC page. For more information, see the section on printing (section 2.3). 2.1.1.5 Exit The Exit command opens the Exit Confirmation dialog. Selecting Yes closes the MTFC application. Selecting No maintains the MTFC application in its current state.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 10 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 2.1.2 Help Menu 2.1.2.1 Show Users Manual Selecting the Show Users Manual command or pressing the F1 key displays the MTFC application Users Manual (this document). 2.1.2.2 About Selecting the About command displays the About AH-64 MTF-MTFC dialog shown in Figure 2-1. The dialog includes information about the MTFC software. MTFC software information is acquired from the FPM itself and is listed in Table 2-1. Also displayed is a link to the support website as well as a link for sending a support email. Table 2-1 Version Information
Item Version Name ID Model Version Model Date Data Version Data Date TO Reference Change Note Support Email Support Website Description Version of the MTFC software FPM name Aircraft type identification Version of the FPM model Date of the FPM model Version of the aircraft data that the model uses Date of the aircraft data that the model uses Technical Order reference (s) Airworthiness Release information
aeromechanics@amrdec.army.mil http://www.aeromech.redstone.army.mil

Figure 2-1 About AH-64 MTF-MTFC Dialog

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 11 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 2.2 Common Page Functions

Each page of the MTFC contains a user interface designed to support a specific maintenance test flight procedure. Though unique in appearance, the MTFC pages share many common functions. This section describes the common functions available to the user. NOTE User interface features unique to a MTFC page are described in detail in the applicable Operational Use section of this manual (Section 3). 2.2.1 Drop-Down Combination Box To use a drop-down combo box, place the cursor anywhere in the input cell. The selection of possible input values is then displayed and the desired input is selected by placing the cursor on it.

Figure 2-2 Drop-Down Combination Box

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 12 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 2.2.2 Keypads To manually populate the MTFC input cells, the cursor must be active in the input cell. This action will cause either a numeric keypad (Figure 2-3) or alpha numeric keypad dialog (Figure 2-4) to open. Input parameters are defined for each MTFC data input cell on the keypad dialog. Inputting the required information and selecting Enter on either keypad enters the information into the MTFC input cell.

Figure 2-3 Numeric Keypad Dialog

Figure 2-4 Alpha Numeric Keyboard Dialog

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 13 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 2.2.3 Calculate Button After all required data is entered, pressing the applicable Calculate button executes all available calculations for display in the active view 2.2.4 Warnings After a calculation, output fields in the view may have warnings associated with them. The user is alerted to any warning by the Warning Alert dialog, shown in Figure 2-5. Selecting Yes displays the Errors/Warnings dialog described in 2.2.5. Selecting No removes the Warning Alert dialog.

Figure 2-5 Warning Alert Dialog 2.2.5 View Errors/Warnings Button After any calculation that produces errors and/or warnings, the application will enable the View Errors/Warnings button. Selecting the View Errors/Warnings button will display the Errors/Warnings dialog, shown in Figure 2-6. The Errors/Warnings dialog displays all the errors and warnings produced from the last calculation. The dialog will indicate the output associated with each message. The File menu allows the user to Print Preview and/or Print the text or Exit (close) the Errors/Warnings dialog.

Figure 2-6 Errors/Warnings Dialog

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 14 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL A warning is also indicated by asterisk symbols in the output fields (e.g. Target Nr *110%*). Right clicking any output field with the asterisk symbols and selecting Show Warning Message(s) from the context menu will display the Warnings dialog shown in Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7 Warnings Dialog 2.2.6 Errors After a calculation, output fields in the view may have errors associated with them. An error is indicated by the term NOCALC (no calculation) in the output fields and results from calculations that are beyond applicable reference manual data. Right clicking any output field with a NOCALC value and selecting Show Error Message(s) from the context menu will display the Errors dialog shown in Figure 2-8.

Figure 2-8 Errors Dialog Additionally, the error may be viewed by selecting the View Errors/Warnings button described in 2.2.5.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 15 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 2.3 Printing The Test Profile Inputs page view and any calculated MTFC page view can be printed. 2.3.1 Printed MTFC Page An example of a printed MTFC page is shown in Figure 2-9.

Figure 2-9 Printed MTFC Page Any calculation that results in a warning message for a MTFC page will cause the following message to appear on the printed MTFC page: * indicates calculations with an associated warning Additionally, a description of the warning(s) is printed on the MTFC page.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 16 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL Any calculation that results in an error message for a MTFC page will cause the following message to appear on the printed MTFC page: NOCALC indicates calculations that are beyond applicable reference manual data NOTE For any maintenance test flight procedure page, in addition to the printed output for the selected page data, a copy of the Test Profile Inputs page data is also printed. 2.3.2 Export Report Select the Print Preview function and press the Export Report button to open the Export Report dialog (shown in Figure 2-10) to save a copy of the Print Preview data as a .pdf, .xls, .doc or .rtf.

Figure 2-10 Export Report Dialog

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 17 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.0 Operational Use of the MTFC The operational use of the MTFC is described in detail in this section. 3.1 Test Profile Inputs

The Test Profile Inputs view is the default page when the MTFC program is first opened. To access additional pages of the MTFC, the user must either manually enter the required data into the input cells of the Test Profile Inputs page, or select previously saved data via the File, Load Configuration function (section 3.1.6).

Figure 3-1 Test Profile Inputs View

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 18 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.1.1 Using the Test Profile Inputs Page The following instructions address the inputs required for the Test Profile Inputs page. 3.1.2 Aircraft Parameters 3.1.2.1 A/C Type Select the appropriate aircraft type. The aircraft type defines the input options and parameters available to meet the requirements of a specific MTF for the applicable pages of the MTFC. WARNING Failure to verify the appropiate selection will result in inaccurate calculations on the Autorotation Check page of the MTFC. 3.1.2.2 Engine Type Select the appropriate engine type. The engine type defines the input options and parameters available to meet the requirements of a specific MTF for the applicable pages of the MTFC. CAUTION Failure to verify the appropiate selection will result in inaccurate calculations on the Baseline HIT and Max Power Check pages of the MTFC. 3.1.2.3 A/C S/N Manually enter the aircraft serial number or select the aircraft serial number from the drop-down combination box. The MTFC stores the last ten (10) manually entered aircraft serial numbers and these are available via the drop-down combination box. 3.1.2.4 A/C Hours Enter the aircraft hours. 3.1.2.5 PID Enter Personnel Identifier. 3.1.2.6 Unit Enter unit identification.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 19 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.1.3 Engine Parameters 3.1.3.1 S/N (Engine 1 and 2) Manually enter the engine serial number or select the engine serial number from the drop-down combination box for engine 1 and 2. The MTFC stores the last ten (10) manually entered engine serial numbers and these are available via the drop-down combination box for both engine 1 and 2. 3.1.3.2 Hours (Engine 1 and 2) Enter the engine hours for engine 1 and 2. 3.1.4 Other Parameters 3.1.4.1 Date Current day, month and year. To select an alternate date, see 3.1.4.1.1 below. 3.1.4.1.1 Date Dialog The day, month and year are automatically set to the operating system calendar. To select a different date, press the Date button to use the Date dialog shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Date Dialog

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 20 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.1.4.1.2 Purpose The user is able to enter a description into the Purpose input textbox. User input will be printed on the Test Profile Inputs printed form. 3.1.5 Save Configuration Use the Save Configuration command to save the current state of the Test Profile Inputs to a file with an extension of .tpi. All current input values will be preserved in the saved file. Version information will be written to the file for the FPM and MTFC application. If the file already exists, a dialog will appear asking if you want to replace the previous version. Selecting Yes will overwrite the previous version and close the Save Test Case dialog. Selecting No will bring you back to the Save Test Case dialog to allow you to select another file name. 3.1.6 Load Configuration Use the Load Configuration command to open an existing Test Profile Input file (a file with an extension of .tpi). Select the desired file and press the Open button. The application inputs for the Test Profile Inputs will be retrieved from the chosen file and populated on-screen.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 21 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.1.7 Print Preview/Print The Print Preview and Print commands allow the user to preview and/or print the Test Profile Inputs data to a form as shown in Figure 3-3.

Figure 3-3 Test Profile Inputs Printed Output

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 22 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.2 Baseline HIT

The Baseline HIT page is used to calculate the values required for the health indicator test baseline check. The user must either manually enter the required data into the input cells, or select previously saved data via the File, Load Configuration function (section 3.2.6).

Figure 3-4 Baseline HIT Page View

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 23 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL

3.2.1 Using the Baseline HIT Page The MTFC Baseline HIT page is used in conjunction with the procedures and checks as outlined in the applicable MTF and TM 1-2840-248-23. The following instructions address the inputs required to use the MTFC Baseline HIT page to complete the calculations for the health indicator test baseline check. 3.2.2 Engine Under Test Select either Engine 1 or Engine 2 via the applicable radio button. The engine serial numbers (S/N) displayed are those values entered on the Test Profile Inputs page. 3.2.3 Health Indicator Test Inputs 3.2.3.1 Airspeed Enter 0 (kts) for an on the ground HIT baseline check or the forward airspeed value for an in-flight HIT check. 3.2.3.2 PA Enter the indicated pressure altitude. NOTE When using the MTFC Baseline HIT page, the input pressure altitude is automatically rounded off to the nearest value for calculation, if applicable. 3.2.3.3 FAT Enter the indicated free air temperature. NOTE When using the MTFC Baseline HIT page, the input FAT is automatically rounded up to the nearest value for calculation, if applicable. 3.2.3.4 Torque From the drop-down combination box, select 60 % for an on the ground HIT baseline check or 62 % for an in-flight HIT check.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 24 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.2.3.5 ITGT Enter the three indicated TGT values derived from the HIT procedures. 3.2.4 Health Indicator Test Outputs After all required inputs are completed and verified; pressing the Calculate HIT button will display the following items as calculated by the MTFC. 3.2.4.1 Avg ITGT Calculated average indicated TGT. 3.2.4.2 Table TGT Calculated table TGT for the input conditions. 3.2.4.3 TGT Margin Calculated TGT margin. 3.2.4.4 TGT Limits (Min and Max) Calculated minimum and maximum TGT limits. 3.2.5 Save Configuration Use the Save Configuration command to save the current state of the Baseline HIT to a file with an extension of .hce. All current input values will be preserved in the saved file. Version information will be written to the file for the FPM and MTFC application. If the file already exists, a dialog will appear asking if you want to replace the previous version. Selecting Yes will overwrite the previous version and close the Save Test Case dialog. Selecting No will bring you back to the Save Test Case dialog to allow you to select another file name. 3.2.6 Load Configuration Use the Load Configuration command to open an existing Baseline HIT file (a file with an extension of .hce). Select the desired file and press the Open button. The application inputs for the Baseline HIT will be retrieved from the chosen file and populated on-screen.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 25 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.2.7 Print Preview The Print Preview command allows the user to select which engine(s) data to preview via the dialog shown in Figure 3-5.

Figure 3-5 Baseline HIT Check Print Preview Dialog NOTE Enabling the Print Preview command for the Baseline HIT Check requires data calculation for Engine 1 and/or Engine 2. 3.2.8 Print The Print command allows the user to select which engine(s) data to print via the dialog shown in Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6 Baseline HIT Check Print Dialog NOTE Enabling the Print command for the Baseline HIT Check requires data calculation for Engine 1 and/or Engine 2.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 26 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL After selecting which engines(s) data to print, the Print command allows the user to print the calculated Baseline HIT data to a form as shown in Figure 3-7.

Figure 3-7 Baseline HIT Printed Output

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 27 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.3 Max Power Check

The Maximum Power Check page is used to calculate the values required for the maximum power check. The user must either manually enter the required data into the input cells, or select previously saved data via the File, Load Configuration function (section 3.3.8).

Figure 3-8 Max Power Check Page View

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 28 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.3.1 Using the Max Power Check Page The MTFC Max Power Check page is used in conjunction with the procedures and checks as outlined in the applicable MTF and TM 1-2840-248-23. The following instructions address the inputs required to use the MTFC Max Power Check page to complete the calculations for the maximum power check. 3.3.2 Engine Under Test Select either Engine 1 or Engine 2 via the applicable radio button. The engine serial numbers (S/N) displayed are those values entered on the Test Profile Inputs page. 3.3.3 Max Power Check Inputs 3.3.3.1 PA Enter the pressure altitude. NOTE Pressure altitude must be between 2000 and 10,000 feet to compute the Torque Speed Factor. 3.3.3.2 FAT Enter the free air temperature. 3.3.3.3 Ng Enter Ng. 3.3.3.4 Airspeed Enter the airspeed value. 3.3.3.5 TGT Enter the indicated TGT value derived from the maximum power check procedures. 3.3.3.6 Torque Enter the indicated torque value derived from the maximum power check procedures. 3.3.4 Max Power Check Outputs After all required inputs are completed and verified; pressing the Calculate MPC button will display the following items as calculated by the MTFC.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 29 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.3.4.1 TTV Calculated target torque value for the input conditions. 3.3.4.2 ETF Calculated engine torque factor for the input conditions. 3.3.5 ATF Calculator Inputs 3.3.5.1 Engine 1 and 2 ETF For each engine, ETF values are automatically entered from the applicable ETF value calculated in item 3.3.4.2 above. If a maximum power check was performed and calculated for only one engine, manually enter the ETF value for the other engine. NOTE If a maximum power check was performed and calculated for both Engine 1 and 2, any manually entered ETF value must reflect the calculated ETF value from 3.3.4.2 above. 3.3.6 ATF Calculator Output After entering and verifying the ETFs, subject to the limitations in 3.3.5.1, pressing the Calculate ATF button will display the following item as calculated by the MTFC. 3.3.6.1 ATF Calculated airframe torque factor is the average of the displayed ETF values for Engine 1 and Engine 2. 3.3.7 Save Configuration Use the Save Configuration command to save the current state of the Max Power Check to a file with an extension of .mce. All current input values will be preserved in the saved file. Version information will be written to the file for the FPM and MTFC application. If the file already exists, a dialog will appear asking if you want to replace the previous version. Selecting Yes will overwrite the previous version and close the Save Test Case dialog. Selecting No will bring you back to the Save Test Case dialog to allow you to select another file name. 3.3.8 Load Configuration Use the Load Configuration command to open an existing Max Power Check file (a file with an extension of .mce). Select the desired file and press the Open button. The

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 30 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL application inputs for the Max Power Check will be retrieved from the chosen file and populated on-screen. 3.3.9 Print Preview The Print Preview command allows the user to select which engine(s) data to preview via the dialog shown in Figure 3-9.

Figure 3-9 Max Power Check Print Preview Dialog NOTE Enabling the Print Preview command for the Max Power Check requires data calculation for Engine 1 and/or Engine 2. 3.3.10 Print The Print command allows the user to select which engine(s) data to print via the dialog shown in Figure 3-10.

Figure 3-10 Max Power Check Print Dialog

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 31 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL NOTE Enabling the Print command for the Max Power Check requires data calculation for Engine 1 and/or Engine 2. After selecting which engines(s) data to print, the Print command allows the user to print the calculated Max Power Check data to a form as shown in Figure 3-11.

Figure 3-11 Max Power Check Printed Output

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 32 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.4 Autorotation Check

The Autorotation Check page is used to calculate the values required for the autorotation check IAW the applicable MTF. The user must either manually enter the required data into the input cells, or select previously saved data via the File, Load Configuration function (section 3.4.7).

Figure 3-12 Autorotation Check Page View

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 33 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.4.1 Using the Autorotation Check Page The MTFC Autorotation Check page is used in conjunction with the procedures and checks as outlined in the applicable MTF. The following instructions address the inputs required to use the MTFC Autorotation Check page to complete the calculations for the autorotation RPM check. 3.4.2 Autorotation Check Inputs 3.4.2.1 PA Enter the test altitude pressure altitude. 3.4.2.2 FAT Enter the test altitude free air temperature. 3.4.2.3 Operating GWT Enter the operating gross weight. 3.4.2.4 Start Fuel Enter the total weight of fuel on board at the test altitude. 3.4.3 Autorotation Check Outputs After all required inputs are completed and verified; pressing the Calculate Auto button will display the following items as calculated by the MTFC. 3.4.3.1 Target Nr Calculated target Nr for the input conditions. The displayed value represents the target Nr and the allowable range of -0% to +3%. 3.4.4 Additional Inputs To complete the requirements of the Autorotation Check procedures, the following additional inputs must be entered. 3.4.4.1 Test Nr Enter the Nr value indicated upon reaching test altitude at the completion of the autorotation check.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 34 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.4.4.2 Recorded Fuel Enter the fuel quantity remaining upon reaching test altitude at the completion of the autorotation check. 3.4.5 Autorotation Comments Enter desired data into the Autorotation Comments input textbox. User input will be printed on the Autorotation Check printed form. 3.4.6 Save Configuration Use the Save Configuration command to save the current state of the Autorotation Check to a file with an extension of .ace. All current input values will be preserved in the saved file. Version information will be written to the file for the FPM and MTFC application. If the file already exists, a dialog will appear asking if you want to replace the previous version. Selecting Yes will overwrite the previous version and close the Save Test Case dialog. Selecting No will bring you back to the Save Test Case dialog to allow you to select another file name. 3.4.7 Load Configuration Use the Load Configuration command to open an existing Autorotation Check file (a file with an extension of .ace). Select the desired file and press the Open button. The application inputs for the Autorotation Check will be retrieved from the chosen file and populated on-screen.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 35 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.4.8 Print Preview/Print The Print Preview and Print commands allow the user to preview and/or print the calculated Autorotation Check data to a form as shown in Figure 3-13.

Figure 3-13 Autorotation Check Printed Output

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 36 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.5 Compass Correction

The Compass Correction page is used to calculate values required for the compass compensation. The user must either manually enter the required data into the input cells, or select previously saved data via the File, Load Configuration function (section 3.5.7).

Figure 3-14 Compass Correction Page View

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 37 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.5.1 Using the Compass Correction Page The MTFC Compass Correction page is used in conjunction with the procedures and checks as outlined in TM 1-1500-204-23-4. The following instructions address the inputs required to use the MTFC Compass Correction page to complete the calculations for the compass compensation check. 3.5.2 Compensating Swing Inputs NOTE Items 3.5.2.1 and 3.5.2.2 must be repeated for each subsequent actual magnetic heading and corresponding aircraft compass reading. 3.5.2.1 Actual Head (M) Enter the actual magnetic heading. 3.5.2.2 Aircraft Comp. (C) Enter the aircraft compass reading. 3.5.3 Compensating Swing Outputs After all required inputs are completed and verified; pressing the Calculate button in the Compensating Swing Section will display the following items as calculated by the MTFC. 3.5.3.1 Dev. The values in the Dev. Column indicate the calculated deviation between each actual magnetic heading and respective aircraft compass reading. 3.5.3.2 Coeff C = Calculated value of coefficient C. 3.5.3.3 Coeff B = Calculated value of coefficient B. 3.5.3.4 Coeff A = Calculated value of coefficient A.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 38 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.5.4 Residual Swing Inputs NOTE Items 3.5.4.1 and 3.5.4.2 must be repeated for each subsequent actual magnetic heading and corresponding aircraft compass reading. 3.5.4.1 Actual Head (M) Enter the actual magnetic heading. 3.5.4.2 Aircraft Comp. (C) Enter the aircraft compass reading. 3.5.5 Residual Swing Outputs After all required inputs are completed and verified; pressing the Calculate button in the Residual Swing Section will display the following items as calculated by the MTFC. 3.5.5.1 Dev. The values in the Dev. Column indicate the calculated deviation between each actual magnetic heading and respective aircraft compass reading. 3.5.5.2 Max Dev. = Calculated maximum deviation between all input actual magnetic headings and aircraft compass readings. 3.5.6 Save Configuration Use the Save Configuration command to save the current state of the Compass Correction to a file with an extension of .cmp. All current input values will be preserved in the saved file. Version information will be written to the file for the FPM and MTFC application. If the file already exists, a dialog will appear asking if you want to replace the previous version. Selecting Yes will overwrite the previous version and close the Save Test Case dialog. Selecting No will bring you back to the Save Test Case dialog to allow you to select another file name. 3.5.7 Load Configuration Use the Load Configuration command to open an existing Compass Correction file (a file with an extension of .cmp). Select the desired file and press the Open button. The application inputs for the Compass Correction will be retrieved from the chosen file and populated on-screen.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 39 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL 3.5.8 Print Preview/Print The Print Preview and Print commands allow the user to preview and/or print the calculated Compass Correction data to a form as shown in Figure 3-15.

Figure 3-15 Compass Correction Printed Output

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE GROUP Doc #: FPG-AH64 MTF-MTFC-SUM Revision: 1.1 Page 40 of 41 MTFC USERS MANUAL APPENDICES 4.0 Appendix A - MTFC Trouble Report The trouble report can be used for requesting assistance with installation or use of the MTFC application, reporting errors in the software, or requesting improvements in the software. If you have access to the Internet, you can submit a trouble report online at http://www.aeromech.redstone.army.mil. The Help/About dialog contains a link to this website as well as a link for sending a support email. Otherwise, you can print, fill in, and fax the following page.

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command Aeromechanics Division Aviation Engineering Directorate Attn: AMSAM-RD-AE-A Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 http://www.aeromech.redstone.army.mil/ aeromechanics@amrdec.army.mil

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