Shreveport, LA 71107
Title:
AVIONICS INSTALLATION AND TESTING
FOR
AN INSTALLATION OF A SINGLE PILOT IFR AVIONICS
KIT135M-150
REV. A
November 15, 2012
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METRO AVIATION, INC. AIT135M-150-1
1214 Hawn Ave. REV: A
Shreveport, LA 71107 Nov 15, 2012
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IR 27 Sept 2012 Initial Revision By: A. Mitchell
Chk: B. Johnson
Appv: M. Geltz
1. Added step 6 to para 7.10.1
A Nov 15, 2012 By: A. Mitchell
Radar
2. Changed verbiage and test matrix
Chk: B. Johnson
for Para 7.11.5
Appv: M. Geltz
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose
To provide pre-installation testing of avionics harnesses and coaxes, mounting
rack bonding testing, installation of avionics equipment, ramp functional testing,
and flight functional testing. These instructions are approved under STC No.
____________ These steps are required to satisfy that all installations will
function as per avionics manufacturers performance specifications and comply
with the SPIFR General Arrangement 135M-150 requirements.
1.2 References
The documents listed below will provide guidance for the testing.
SAE
Aerospace Recommended Practice
SAE ARP1870
(Bonding and Grounding)
refer to the Wiring Harness Installation DWG 135M-156 and verify continuity with
an ohmmeter as necessary. The resistance should be less than 1 ohm. Adhering
to this procedure should prevent equipment damage due to an accidental
miswire in a harness.
The SWR inspections are complied with by using a SWR tester in the specific
frequency range. In utilizing this equipment the meter is set to readout as an
efficiency level and the antennas are tested to have better than 90% efficiency
throughout their appropriate band(s). The exception to this is the Marker Antenna
which is tested and adjusted for peak of efficiency at 75 Mhz. A hole on the top
aft end of the antenna that is sealed with RTV is where the slotted adjustment
Instrument Panel, Slant panel and cockpit console mounted components and racks.
P/N Description
135M-151 Instrument Panel to Console
AA95-863 #1 & #2 Audio Panels
GNS-430W #1 or #2 GPS/Nav/Com
GNS-530W #1 or #2 GPS/Nav/Com
KT-70 or GTX-330 Transponder
GA-106 Stby Nav Ind
MD222-406 Stby Nav Ind
KR-21 Marker Receiver
MD41-1488 GNS Mode Annunciator
MD41-1368 HTAWS Controller (optional)
KMD-850 Multifunction Display (optional)
GMX-200 Multifunction Display (optional)
Aft Avionics Rack Components, Avionics Fan, Radar (optional) and (optional) HTAWS
Components.
P/N Description
135M-155 Avionics Shelf to Airframe (Both Sides)
KRA-405B Radar Altimeter Mount to Avionics Shelf
CDM-451 DME Transceiver Mount to Avionics Shelf
GDL-69 Satellite Data Link Receiver Mount to Avionics
Shelf (optional)
MK-XXI HTAWS Processor Mount to Avionics Shelf
(optional)
135M-157 Fan/Radar Mount to Airframe
ART-2000 Radar Antenna/Receiver/Transmitter to mount
(optional)
KA-33 Avionics Fan to Mount
P/N Description
CI-420-220 #1 GPS Antenna
CI-420-220 #2 GPS Antenna
CI-420-420 #2 GPS/XM Antenna(Use with GDL-69)
S67-2002 (2x) Radar Altimeter Antennas
CI-105-6 Transponder Antenna
CI-105-6 DME Antenna
21-4M #1 Com Antenna
CI-122 #2 Com Antenna
DMN48-1 or CI-205-3 Nav Antenna
CI-118-10 Marker Antenna
Install the following rack mounted equipment next utilizing their locking devices,
screws, or Dezus fasteners as required. Before connecting inspect for bent pins,
pushed back pins, foreign matter, or any other defects and repair before
proceeding.
P/N Description
135M-155-2 Avionics Shelf to Airframe (Both Sides)
KRA-405B Radar Altimeter
CDM-451 DME Transceiver
GDL-69 Satellite Data Link Receiver (optional)
MK-XXI HTAWS Processor (optional)
135M-157 Radar/Fan Mount to Airframe
KA-33 Avionics Fan to Mount
ART-2000 Radar Antenna/Receiver/Transmitter to
mount (optional)
Install any other removed instrument panel equipment as required using above
procedures. Also locate the Dezus mounted equipment in accordance with the
Panel Layouts in the Wiring Harness Installation DWG 135M-156.
Install on the avionics shelf the rack mount equipment in their appropriate rack
and connect their system connectors and antenna connectors. Connect the
disconnect on the avionics fan, radar ART, and annunciator dimmer. Before
connecting inspect for bent pins, pushed back pins, foreign matter, or any other
defects and repair before proceeding.
4. Input 30 feet DH (Decision Height) on the ICP #2 (Pilots) and depress the
test switch. A number of tests will be performed but we are interested in the
Radar Altimeter Indication going to about 45 to 50 feet. Verify that when the
switch is released a DH light comes on the PFD and a tone is heard for 3 to
4 seconds in both Audio Panels as the altitude returns to 0 feet.
P/N Description
GA-106A or MD200-206 Standby Nav Indicator
GTX-330 Transponder
AA95-863 Pilot Audio Panel
AA95-863 Co-Pilot Audio Panel
KMD-850 Multifunction Display
MD41-1488W GNS Mode Annunciator
MD41-1368 HTAWS Control (optional)
P/N Description
AA95-863 TSO Pilot Audio Panel
AA95-863 TSO Co-Pilot Audio Panel
GNS-430W or 530W #1 Nav/Com/GPS System
GNS-430W or 530W #2 Nav/Com/GPS System
GTX-330 Transponder
Pitch Damp
Roll SEMA
System
Pitch & Roll SAS System
Yaw SAS
PFD
ND
AHRS 1
AHRS 2
ADC 1
ADC 2
AP1 & AP2
Ann LTS (GPS
1/GPS 2 Switch)
Standby Horizon
Cockpit Light
All other standard Essential
Systems
Perform test procedures outside and away from the hangar first as a ground test and
again during flight. Operate each radio as both a source and a victim as presented in the
two test matrix below (Table 1 & 2). Evaluate any interference of operation on all other
equipment. Note and correct any anomalies prior to flight testing. Recheck any anomalies
found during ground test again during flight
Instructions: Each unit listed under SOURCE is to be operated (power on, transmit, etc).
The equipment listed under VICTIM is to be evaluated for any anomalies due to operation
of the SOURCE equipment. Place a () mark if no anomalies are noted, and leave
blank if interference is found.
# 1 GNS430W/530W VHF
# 2 GNS430W/530W VHF
#2 GNS430W/530W VOR
#2 GNS430W/530W GPS
ART20000 XW RADAR
VICTIM OTHER
SMD45 PFD Pilot
MK XX1 EGPWS
AIRCRAFT
Marker Beacon
VEMD screen
Caution Light
SYSTEMS
Transponder
NR indicator
CAD screen
CDI Display
Copilot ICS
GMX200
Pilot ICS
Autopilot
DME
# 1 GNS430W/530W
VHF
# 2 GNS430W/530W
VHF
Transponder
WX Radar
Air Data Computer
System(s)
Master Caution /
Warning System
CPDS (VEMD)
Caution and
Advisories Display
(CAD) and First Limit
Indication (FLI)
Inverter (s)
Radio Altimeter
Systems & Digital
Aural Warning
Cockpit Voice and
Flight Data Recorder
Standby Artificial
Horizontal
Cockpit Audio /
Interphone / PA
System
Pitot / Static Heat
# 1 GNS430W/530W VOR
# 1 GNS430W/530W GPS
# 1 GNS430W/530W VHF
# 2 GNS430W/530W VHF
#2 GNS430W/530W VOR
#2 GNS430W/530W GPS
ART20000 XW RADAR
VICTIM OTHER
MK XX1 EGPWS
AIRCRAFT
Marker Beacon
VEMD screen
Caution Light
SYSTEMS
Transponder
NR indicator
CAD screen
CDI Display
Copilot ICS
GMX200
Pilot ICS
Autopilot
DME
Traffic Advisory
System
Fire & Smoke
Detection System
Emergency Lighting
Supplemental NVG
Flood Lights
Landing / Taxi Lights
Navigation / Position
Lights
Strobe Lights
Pulse Lights
Devore Tail Lights
GPS Receivers
Air Conditioning /
ECU System
Vent / Cabin Blower
System
# 1 GNS430W/530W VHF
# 2 GNS430W/530W VHF
#2 GNS430W/530W VOR
#2 GNS430W/530W GPS
MK XX1 EGPWS
AIRCRAFT
Marker Beacon
VEMD screen
Caution Light
SYSTEMS
Transponder
NR indicator
CAD screen
CDI Display
Copilot ICS
GMX200
Pilot ICS
Autopilot
DME
# 1 GNS430W/530W
VHF
# 2 GNS430W/530W
VHF
Transponder
WX Radar
Air Data Computer
System(s)
Master Caution /
Warning System
CPDS (VEMD)
# 1 GNS430W/530W VOR
# 1 GNS430W/530W GPS
# 1 GNS430W/530W VHF
# 2 GNS430W/530W VHF
#2 GNS430W/530W VOR
#2 GNS430W/530W GPS
ART20000 XW RADAR
SOURCE OTHER
MK XX1 EGPWS
AIRCRAFT
Marker Beacon
VEMD screen
Caution Light
SYSTEMS
Transponder
NR indicator
CAD screen
CDI Display
Copilot ICS
GMX200
Pilot ICS
Autopilot
DME
Caution and
Advisories Display
(CAD) and First Limit
Indication (FLI)
Inverter (s)
Radio Altimeter
Systems & Digital
Aural Warning
Cockpit Voice and
Flight Data Recorder
Standby Artificial
Horizontal
Cockpit Audio /
Interphone / PA
System
Pitot / Static Heat
Traffic Advisory
System
Fire & Smoke
Detection System
Emergency Lighting
Supplemental NVG
Flood Lights
Landing / Taxi Lights
Navigation / Position
Lights
Strobe Lights
Pulse Lights
Devore Tail Lights
GPS Receivers
Air Conditioning /
ECU System
Vent / Cabin Blower
System
8.1 Pre-flight
Prior to engine start a flight plan should be programmed into the GPS system to
facilitate GPS testing as well as reducing cockpit workload in flight.
8.4.1 VOR
(i) These flight tests may be reduced if adequate antenna radiation
pattern studies have been made and these studies show the patterns to
be without significant holes (with the rotorcraft configurations used in flight,
i.e., landing gear retracted en route and extended for approach). Particular
note should be made in recognition that certain rotor RPM settings may
cause modulation of the course deviation indication (rotor modulation).
VOR performance should be checked for rotor modulation in both
approach and en route operation while varying rotor RPM throughout its
normal range.
(ii) Both airborne VOR systems should operate normally with warning flags
out of view at all headings of the rotorcraft (in level flight) throughout the
airspace within 100 NM of the VOR facility while flying above the radio line
of sight altitude to within 90 to 100 percent of the maximum altitude for
which the rotorcraft is certified.
(iii) The accuracy determination should be made such that the indicated
reciprocals agree within 2 degrees. Tests should be conducted over at
least two known points, on the ground, such that data are obtained in each
quadrant. Data should correlate with the ground calibration and in no case
should the absolute error exceed 6 degrees. Fluctuation of the course
deviation indication should not be excessive.
1. En route Reception. Fly from a VOR facility, rated for high altitude, along a
radial to a range of 100 NM. The VOR warning flag should not come into
view, nor should there be deterioration of the station identification signal.
The course width should be 20 degrees (_5 degrees tolerance, 10
degrees either side at the selected radial). If practical, perform en route
segment on a Doppler VOR station to verify the compatibility of the
airborne unit. Large errors have been found when incompatibility exists.
2. Long Range Reception. Perform a 360-degree right and a 360-degree left
turn at a bank angle of at least 10 degrees at an altitude just above radio
line of sight and at a distance of at least 100 NM from the VOR facility.
Signal dropout should not occur as evidenced by the malfunction indicator
appearance. Dropouts that are relieved by a reduction of bank angle at the
same relative heading to the station are satisfactory. The VOR
identification should be satisfactory during the left and right turns.
3. En route Station Passage. Verify that the To-From indicator correctly
changes as the rotorcraft passes through the cone of confusion above a
VOR facility. Conduct a flight to a terminal VORTAC station and verify
function and track to the station. Verify audio and Nav deviations and flags
on both Navs 1 and 2.
TEST RESULTS
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8.4.2 DME
8.4.2 GPS
1. While en route to the VORTAC station verify that the GPS systems are
tracking the flight plan as programmed in the pre-flight. The track angles and
distance to station should be nearly identical to VOR/DME, however note
that DME distance is slant range and GPS distance is geographic distance.
2. Complete a 360 degree turn to the right and one turn to the left with a 30
degree bank and note that the GPS systems continue to provide
8.4.4 Communications
(i) General. Intelligible communications should be provided between the
rotorcraft and ground facilities throughout the airspace within 100 NM of an
FAA/AUTHORITY ground facility from radio line of sight altitude to the
maximum altitude for which the rotorcraft is certificated. Communication
should be provided with the rotorcraft at or above line of sight altitude in right
and left bank up to 10 degrees and on all headings.
(ii) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). With all systems operating in flight,
verify by observation that no adverse effects are present in the flight
systems.
(iii) Antenna Measurement. If satisfactory antenna measurement data are
provided, the following flight test may be reduced to checks in right and left
turns in the vicinity of the predicted bearings of worst performance. If
antenna locations are symmetrical, tests may be conducted using only one
direction of turn.
1. Long Range Reception. Starting at a distance of at least 100 NM from the
ground facility antenna, perform a right and/or left 360 degree turn at a bank
angle of at least 10 degrees. Communicate with the ground facility every 10
degrees of turn to test the intelligibility of the signals received at the ground
station and in the rotorcraft. For 100 NM, the minimum line of sight altitude
is approximately 7,000 feet.
2. Approach Configuration. With the landing gear down and with the rotorcraft
in the approach configuration (at a distance of 10 NM from the ground
station and in an idle power descent toward the station), demonstrate
intelligible communications between the rotorcraft and the ground facility.
TEST RESULTS
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8.4.5 Transponder
1. Climb and Distance Coverage: Beginning at a distance of at least 10 NM
from and at an altitude of 2,000 to 3,000 feet above that of the radar
facility and using a transponder code assigned by the ARTCC, fly on a
heading that will pass the rotorcraft over the facility. At a distance of 5 to
10 NM beyond the facility, operate the rotorcraft to maintain an altitude
above radio line of sight while maintaining the aircraft at a heading within 5
degrees from the radar facility to 100 NM from the radar facility.
2. Communicate with the ground radar personnel for evidence of
transponder dropout. During the flight, check the ident mode of the ATC
transponder to assure that it is performing its intended function. Determine
that the transponder system does not interfere with other systems (except
possibly the DME) aboard the rotorcraft and that other equipment (except
possibly the DME) do not interfere with the operation of the transponder
system. There should be no dropouts, that is, when there is no return for
two or more sweeps. The operation of the ATC transponder should be
verified over the station, at 25 NM, and at 100 NM.
3. Long Range Reception. Perform two 360-degree turns, one to the right
and one to the left, at bank angles of 8 to 10 degrees with the flight pattern
at least 100 NM from the radar facility. During these turns, the radar
display should be monitored and there should be no signal dropouts (two
or more sweeps).
TEST RESULTS
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1. Reference the MFD Pilots Guide for the specific function of the Data Link
System. Verify that the unit is active and receiving the satellite signal.
2. Verify that the signal strength is at least in the good range during all
phases of flight. If the GDL-69 has had its subscription activated verify that
information can be received and displayed on the MFD.
TEST RESULTS
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1. Reference the MFD Pilots Guide for the specific function of the MFD for a
Terrain Awareness Warning System. Verify that the unit completes its
function tests successfully and provides the aural confirmation of the test.
8.5 Approach
1. Localizer
(a) Localizer Intercept. In the approach configuration and a distance of
at least 10 NM from the localizer facility, fly toward the localizer front
course, inbound, at an angle of at least 50 degrees. Perform this
maneuver from both left and right of the localizer beam. No flags
should appear during the time the deviation indicator moves from full
deflection to on course. If the total antenna pattern has not been
shown by ground checks or by VOR flight evaluation to be adequate,
additional intercepts should be made.
(b) Localizer Tracking. While flying the localizer inbound and not more
than 5 miles before reaching the outer marker, change the heading of
the rotorcraft to obtain full needle deflection. Then fly the rotorcraft to
establish localizer on course operation. The localizer deviation
indicators should direct the rotorcraft to the localizer on course.
Perform this maneuver with both a left and a right needle deflection.
Continue tracking the localizer until over the transmitter. At least three
acceptable front course and back course flights should be conducted
to 200 feet or less above threshold.
2. Glide Slope
(a) Flight Test. The signal input to the receiver should be of sufficient
strength to keep the warning flags out of view at all distances to 10
NM from the facility. This performance should be demonstrated at all
aircraft headings from 30 degrees left to 30 degrees right of the
localizer course. The deviation indicator should properly direct the
aircraft back to path when the aircraft is above or below path.
Interference with the navigation operation should not occur with all
rotorcraft equipment operating and all pulse equipment transmitting.
There should be no interference with other equipment as a result of
glide slope operation.
(b) Glide Slope Intercept. While flying the localizer course inbound in
level flight, intercept the glide slope below path at least 10 NM from
the station. Observe the glide slope deviation indicator for proper
crossover as the aircraft flies through the glide path. There should be
no flags from the time the needle leaves the full scale fly-up position
until it reaches the full scale fly-down position.
(c) Glide Slope Tracking. While tracking the glide slope, maneuver the
aircraft through normal pitch and roll attitudes. The glide slope
deviation indicator should show proper operation with no flags. At least
three acceptable approaches to 200 feet or less above threshold
should be conducted.
(d) Interference. With all rotorcraft electrical equipment operating and
all pulse equipment transmitting, determine that there is no
interference with the glide slope operation (some interference from the
VHF may be acceptable), and that the glide slope system does not
interfere with other equipment.
(e) Glide slope performance should be checked for rotor modulation
during the approach while varying rotor RPM throughout its normal
range.
3. Marker Beacon
(a) The marker beacon annunciator light should be illuminated for a period
of time representing 2,000 to 3,000 feet distance when flying at an
altitude of 1,000 feet as it passes over a marker beacon (see table
below).
Altitude = 1,000 feet (AGL)
Ground Speed Light Time (Seconds)
Knots 2,000 feet 3,000 feet
90 13 20
110 11 16
130 9 14
150 8 12
(b) The audio signal should be of adequate strength and sufficiently free
from interference to provide positive identification.
(c) Technical: Approach the markers at a ground speed of 130 knots and
at an altitude of 1,000 feet above ground level. While passing over the
outer and middle markers with the localizer deviation indicator
centered, the annunciators should be illuminated for a period of 9 to 14
seconds. Check for acceptable intensity of the indicator lights in bright
sunlight and at night. For slower rotorcraft, the interval should be
proportionately longer.
TEST RESULTS
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8.5.2 GPS
1. After the missed approach set up for a GPS approach using the #2 GPS.
The GPS Select Switch should be in the GPS 2 position and the CDI push
button on both GNS systems set to GPS. Verify that the transitions from
way point to waypoint are smooth with little or no overshoot when using the
autopilot.
2. Complete a missed approach and setup for a second GPS approach using
the second GPS and verify that the results are identical to the first system.
The GPS Select Switch should be in the GPS 1 position.
TEST RESULTS
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TEST RESULTS
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