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Centre for Military Airworthiness
Certification (CEMILAC)
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Chief Executive (Airworthiness) and not to any 'Marathahalli Colony (Post)

officer by name.
CEMIL!C iall'l-b - 560 037
Bengaluru 560 037

The Project Director (Saras)

NAL
C-CADD/CMMACS Campus
Bangalore-560 017

Sub: CONSOLIDATED RFAs IMPLEMENTATION ON SARAS PT1N AIRCRAFT

Reference is made to the letter no: NALlC-CADD/SARAS (M)/TC, Dated 24 Nov

2016 requesting for approval of RFAs implemented for SARAS PT1N aircraft.

2. The Request for Actions (RFAs) as indicated at ANNEXURE-I (Enclosed) is

hereby accepted for implementation.

3. Action points as mentioned in ANNEXURE-I have to be carried out and

compliance of the same is to be sent to this office.

'i..L~/
(KameSh~I), Sc 'G'
Group Director (Aircraft)
for Chief Executive (Airworthiness)

Copy to:
The Director, NAL :.for Kind info please~ithout enclosure}
 CONSOLIDATED RFAs IMPLEMENTATION ON SARAS PT1N AIRCRAFT

SI. RFA Number Title Status & Action Point Reference System
No No. & Date
.

1. PT1N/RFAl2014/001 Shift ISIS, both channel of SWS and 1 RTU Accepted for implementation
to Auxiliary bus to cater for voltage drop
below 18 volts during qross start in flight. ./' Further testing on ground RCMA
on SARAS PT1N Aircraft. (A1C)/377/53 ELECTRICAL
Dated by 22"d SYSTEM
2. PT1N/RFAl2014/002 Change nose door indication from main bus Dee 2016
to emergency bus.

3. PT1N/RFAl2014/005 Replace 3-position switches of auto feather

test and over speed governor test with spring-
loaded 3-position switch with center-OFF.

4. PT1N/RFAl2014/006 Replace existing '00' high temperature cable

with two numbers '00' normal gauge cables in
parallel between main battery and DC Master
Box.

5. PT1N/RFAl2014/009 Shifting of auto-feather load from RH main

bus 2 and LH main bus 1 to emergency bus.

6. PT1N/RFAl2014/010 Replace 15A and 7.5A CBs with single 25A

CB. Presently, FTI load is shared by 2 CBs
 i.e., FTU1 -15A CB and FTU5 -7.7A CB.

Request electrical group to replace the two

CBs with one 25A CB, such that the entire
FTI load is on this 25A CB.
0

.
7. PT1N/RFA/2014/011 Replacement of cockpit! cabin fan (3 Nos.)
by fans with PIN DV-3 (Fan with electric
motor)

8. PT1 N/RFA/2014/022 To conduct test on triggering of flap warning

as reported by flight test crew.
-,

9. PT1 N/RFA/2014/027 Replace the existing starting and ignition

relay (RH & LH) having part number 326-
-
203RTDA-10F 6002 28Vcc with relay PIN
326-203RTDA-10F 6002 28Vcc with relay
PIN 326-203RTDA-1 OF 4402 28Vcc.

Carry out work on SARAS PT1 N Rudder

10. PT1 N/RFA/2014/012 Flight Control Circuit as per 10M: SARAS/C- Approved for Implementation
CADD/STRl2014/002 dated 7th May 2014.
./ The aircraft level test
schedules - of the flight RCMA
11. PT1 N/RFA/2014/013 Kindly carry out the checks on PT1 N aileron control system shall be (AlC)/SARAS/
circuit as per attached procedure. Follow the revised to include the above 1001, Dated
rd
procedure given in Annexure I. design modification. The 23 Nov. 2016
same to be forwarded to FCS
Modify the aileron flight control circuit of this office for further
12. PT1 N/RFA/2014/016 PT1 N as per drawing No. 117N 6A 0010 00 perusal.
OOAto reduce break out and frictional forces.
Carry out the modifications on rudder pedal
assembly on pilot side (LH) as per attached
procedure. This is only for experimental
purpose. This procedure can be modified as
per in-situ requirements.

With reference to RFA No.

PT1N/RFAl2014/016 (Modification of PT1N
Aileron Circuit) it is required to open the floor
board panel to visually see the torque tube
installation (Aileron) and similarly bottom belly
fairing portion to be removed to visually see
the bottom torque tube mounting installation.

For Trail Purpose: Replace compound pulley

in the cockpit 117N 6A 2100 00 10A 120A &
117N 6A 2110 00 10Al 20A on both LH and
RH with single compound pulley 117N 6X
2100 00 000 (LH) and 117N 6X 2200 00 000
(RH) with spacer 117N 6X 1000 00 DADusing
existing cable assemblies. Measure break out
forces, cable tension in control column and
floor board. Based on results further decision
will be taken. Procedure sheet is enclosed.

To rectify the misalignment in the torque tube

installation. Rework on RH torque tube
attachment brackets of PT1N aileron control
circuit. Refer attached annexure.
Shifting of pitot heaters between emergency
bus and main bus. CEMILAC/190
Shift static port #1 heater (CB21) to 8/GDAINAL-
emergency bus (EM #1). SARAS,
Shift static port #1 heater current monitor Dated 20th AVIONICS
(CB14) ~o be shifted to EM #1. Dec. 2016 (Including
Shift pitot heater RH (CB 11) & pitot heater ./ Further testing on ground Structure,
current monitor RH (CB 14) to main bus (MB on SARAS PT1 N Aircraft. FTI)
#1B).

Provide electrical tapping to FTI Data

Acquisition System for inclusion of 5 discrete
status channels (validity bits) from avionics
LRUs .. Five discrete lines are: two ADCUs,
two AHRUs and one RADAL T.

FTI group is requested to install of 5 psid in

place of present 1 0 psid of CPCS differential
pressure parameter.

Inclusion of Ground Speed as a parameter in

telemetry data stream.

Presently the strain gauge circuit made on

the aileron RH push pull rod (117J 6A 1360
00 000) is not working. There is a need to
identify error and correct the circuit. To carry
out this work, the tube needs to be taken out
from the aircraft.
22. PT1N/RFAl2014/036 Pitch trim ISO/NORM discrete signal need to
be wired from central pedestal to SWS
system.

1. Temporary installation of switch in SARAS

23. PT1N/RFAl2014/040 PT1N aircraft to record vibration/ strain data
in the absence of CDU.
2. Installation of a switch for FTE to control
power supply to the rear power amplifier.

Replace existing FTI SSR with SSR of higher Approved for Implementation
capacity memory with recording on flash card
./ Further testing on ground
with a variable sampling rate along with
on SARAS PT1N Airc;:raft.
appropriate mounting.
CEMILAC/190 AVIONICS
8/GDAINAL- (Including
SARAS, Structure,
Replacement of existing telemetry RF cable Approved for Implementation
Dated 2nd Jan. FTI)
from Slave Unit rack up to front antenna / It' t d t
. . v IS reques e 0 measure
located above cabin light. th tt t' . erat'ng 2017
.. e a enua Ion in op I
Reason: Present arrangement IS sUitable for f b d f th
.. . requency an 0 e
power amplifier-in-loop. In the absence of a I I bl t th
.. oss ess ca e a e
power amplifier the lossy cable should be t d ft
an enna en a er
replaced with a loss less cable. . t II t'
inS a a Ion

Approved for Implementation

26. PT1N/RFAl2014/025 Fixing the mic (sensor) on the stubwing for./ Further testing on ground
noise measurement during the EGR by on SARAS PT1N Aircraft.
STTD. Refer 10M dated 24.09.2014.
 ECS Pack PIN 5823COOO-001, SIN 0004 Approved for Implementation RCMA
which is in store, shelf life getting expired by (AlC)/SARAS/
the following i[:lction points:
25.09.2015. It is requested to install in PT1 N ECS_RFA
aircraft. ./ ECS Leak Check is to be Dated 27th
carried out after the Dec. 2016
installation of ECS pack .
./ ECS Ground testing to be
carried out.

Change the c.g. position from 30% to - 26% CEMILAC/190 STRUCTURE

MAC on SARAS PT1 N aircraft before LSTT Approved for Implementation 8/GDAINAL- (Including,
(wt. 6500 kg). This is only for first 2 LSTTs and further ground testing on SARAS, Flight Test,
(LSTT-1 & LSTT-2) as per test/trial Dated 20th FTI)
SARAS aircraft.
requirements. Dec. 2016.

29. PT1 N/RFN2014/011 Replacement of cockpit/ cabin fan ( 3 Nos.)

by fans with PIN DV-3 (Fan with electric
motor)

30. PT1 N/RFN2014/014 1. Installation of DGPS system consisting of

one GPS XR-6 receiver and one antenna.
The GPS antenna will replace the ADF
antenna as ADF won't be used during first
block of flights.
2. Refer to Annexure- II.
31. PT1 N/RFAl2014/038 Preliminary checks with GPS notch filter.
GPS notch filter installation next to rear
power amplifier in the ECS bay.
Refer Annexure-I.

Reference is made to RDAQA Memo No. 37 Acceptable for

dated 15.06.2013, observation serial No 7. Implementation and further RCMA HYDRAULIC
One of the hydraulic pipe lines from power ground testing on SARAS (AlC)/SARASI SYSTEM
pack nearer to the fuel pipeline to the LH fuel PT1 N aircraft. 3001/H, Dated
tank and the clearance is 0.7 mm. Disposition 20th Dec. 2016
provided by the designer that time was ./ The aircraft level ground
accepted by RCMA \. with conditional DI integration test as per
procedure. Design to re-Iook into this approved test schedule of
problem. hydraulic system shall be
carried out and report
Installation of hoses (117N 6H 1000 00 000) should be forwarded for
to the aft part of shuttle valves of LH and RH further study. The periodic
brakes. maintenance of Hydraulic
(Ref. RFA No. 2014/34 dated 7/May/2015). system shall be forwarded
for study and towards COD
clearance.

RH engine SIn 105166 PT6A-67 A Oil Dated Jan 2013, already RCMA
Pressure Drop Issue. approved by GEMILAG will (ENG)/GTREI
Inspect RGB, AGB & main oil pump strainers continue to be the valid test SARAS,
(As per PWC CM099 dated 08.08.20140. schedule . for any future Dated 16 Dec. POWER
ground testing of 2016 PLANT
powerplant system on PT1 N
aircraft .

./ Recommended to carry out

SOAP analysis of oil in
further run of SARAS power
 plant and forwarded the
report to this office on run-
to-run basis .

Request to carry out action as per MM 72-00- ./ Need to be monitored in

00 engine slow to accelerate. As part of this further engine runs and
it is advised to swap/replace the RHengine starting time along with
flow divider and carry our ground run (EGR- observed RDT for ground
73 dated 13/03/2015) in next due scheduled runs shall be forwarded to
maintenance runs. this office.

36. PT1 N/RFAl2014/018 Power cableflex ball cable routing

assessment.
Measure the bend radius & bend angles in
POWER
the existing condition.
PLANT
Measure the resistant load on the FCU side Maintenance activities.
by disconnecting & connecting it back the Z-
link. Resistant load on the power lever in Does not come under preview of this office.
assembly condition.
Routing photographs to be taken.

37. PT1 N/RFN2014/037 Study and data collection on the influence of

number of clipping points on the performance
of power control cable & fuel condition lever.
Objective: To reduce engine control cable
installation losses.

Replace the engine control cables (PCL, FCL Acceptable for implementation. RCMA POWER
& Prop L) to minimize the losses in engine ./ The post installation (ENG)/GT PLANT
control routing. For this new cables to be parameters (effort, backlash RE/SARA
used with new locations of clipping points and etc) shall be forwarded to this S, Dated
methodology. office 16 Dee 16
 ./ Acceptable for implementation RCMA
for ground testing on SARAS (AlC)/SAR
PT1N AS/3001/L
G Dated LANDING
./ Requested to update the 2nd Jan GEAR
COD including new wheel and 2017.
brake unit along with the
Fitment of trial of modified brake PIN applicable changes to be
154800000 dummy unit (RH-MLG) on forwarded to this office along
SARAS PT1 N aircraft. Assess adequate with the performance reports.
clearance between the MLG shock absorber.
Also assess the clearance between the MLG
well in the structure and MLG assembly when
retracted.

41. PT1N/RFAl2014/034 Fitment of modified brake assembly PIN

154800000 and wheel assembly PIN
154700000 on SARAS PT1 aircraft.

Replace the engine control cables (PCL, FCL Acceptable for implementation.
& Prop L) to minimize the losses in engine RCMA
1. The aircraft level ground
control routing. For this new cables to be integration test as per approved
(AlC)/SAR FUEL
used with new locations of clipping poin~ and AS/3001/F, SYSTEM
test schedule of Fuel system
methodology. may be carried out and report
Dated 06
should be forwarded for further
Jan. 2017.
study. The periodic maintenance
carried out for fuel system to be
forwarded for study.

2. The detailed activities carried

out on the system with the test
results from the last activities
 (EGR, LSTTs) on aircraft should
be forwarded for further study
and action.

3. The detailed report of the

, reason for intermittent operation
of booster pump may be
forwarded.

4. It is suggested that the

necessary infrastructure may be
established to carry out
ATP/Pre-installation checks on
ground prior to install the
components on aircraft.

5. The requirements at sl. No: 1

& 2 are necessary towards the
COD clearance.