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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1 ALL
General 1 ALL
System Description 1 ALL
Cockpit Information Systems 1 ALL
Maintenance Information System 2 ALL
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
General 1 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
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SYSTEM (ATIMS) - COMPONENTS AND
INTERFACES
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Component Location 1 106-149, 151-199
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System Description 6 106-149, 151-199
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System Configuration 6 151-158, 201-209
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System Architecture 16 106-149, 151-199
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System Architecture 16 106-149, 151-199
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ATSU Description 17 151-158, 201-209
ATSU Description 19 106-149, 151-156
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MCDU Use 23 106-149, 151-199
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FWC Use 24 106-149, 151-199
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Printer Use 24 106-149, 151-199
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Power Supply 26 106-149, 151-199
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ATSU 26 106-149, 151-199
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201-238, 301-310
401-499,
General 33 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
AFS/ATIMS Interface 36 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Communication/ATIMS Interface 39 106-149, 151-199
201-238, 301-310
401-499,
Communication/ATIMS Interface 44 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the ground 47 151-152, 201-203
network
network 159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
network
Indicating and Recording systems 59 106-149, 151-199
/ATIMS interface 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Landing Gear/ATIMS Interface 65 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
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ATIMS/Air Conditioning Interface 65 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
ATIMS/GPS Interface 65 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Component Description 65 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU) 65 151-158, 201-209
Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) 67 106-149, 151-156
159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Operation 74 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
ATSU DATALINK applications 76 151-158, 201-209
ATSU DATALINK applications 76 106-149, 151-156
159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Datalink Alerts and Alarms 83 151-158, 201-209
159-199, 201-238
301-310, 401-499
159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
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401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Test 93 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
BITE Architecture 93 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,

INTERFACES
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 201 062-099, 106-149
151-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Initialization Procedure of the 201 106-149, 151-199
ATSU Router 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Procedure to Get Access to the DSP 227 062-099, 106-149
USER-DEFINED Pages 151-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Programming of ARINC ASIA 233 062-099, 151-158
(USER-DEFINED) 201-209,
Programming of NEWARINCEU DSP 238 062-099, 153-158
(USER-DEFINED) 204-209,

INTERFACES
SERVICING 301 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
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Uploading of the ATSU Software 301 106-149, 151-199
with the Multipurpose Disk Drive 201-249, 251-299
Unit (MDDU) 301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Uploading of the ATSU Software 331 239-249, 251-299
with a High-Speed Data Loader 311-399, 501-509
511-526, 528-599

INTERFACES
ADJUSTMENT/TEST 501 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Operational Test of the ATSU 501 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
VHF 3 Link Test of the ATSU 531 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
SATCOM Link Test of the ATSU 542 401-499,
BITE Test of the ATIMS 547 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
HF Link Test of the ATSU 555 106-149, 220-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE UNIT (ATSU) 46-21-34
REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 401 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Removal of the Air Traffic Service 401 106-149, 151-199
Unit (ATSU) 201-249, 251-299
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301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Installation of the Air Traffic 404 106-149, 151-199
Service Unit (ATSU) 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
ATIMS - AIRLINE INFORMATION SERVICES 46-23-00

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 1 1 201-210,
General 1 201-210,
Remote AOC Applications 1 201-210,
Hosted AOC Applications 2 201-210,
System Description 3 201-210,
AOC Reports Transmission 3 201-210,
AOC Applications Description 10 201-210,
Remote AOC Applications 19 201-210,
Interface 22 201-210,
On-Board Systems Interface 22 201-210,
Operation 25 201-210,
Operational Use of the Standard 25 201-210,
AOC Applications
AOC Indicating 81 201-210,
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 2 1 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
General 1 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
Remote AOC Applications 1 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
Hosted AOC Applications 4 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
AOC Reports Transmission 5 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
AOC Applications Description 12 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
Remote AOC Applications 24 106-149, 151-199
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211-233, 236-238
301-304,
Interface 27 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
On-Board Systems Interface 27 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
Operation 30 106-149, 151-199
211-233, 236-238
301-304,
Operation and Control of the AOC 30 106-149, 151-199
Standard Application 211-233, 236-238
301-304,
AOC Standard Application 66 106-149, 151-199
Indicating 211-233, 236-238
301-304,
ATIMS - ROUTER 46-24-00

201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
General 1 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Air/Ground Communication 1 151-158, 201-209
Structure
Air/Ground Communication 4 106-149, 151-156
Structure 159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
ATSU Router Databases 7 106-149, 151-156
159-199, 201-238
301-310, 401-499
ATSU Router Databases 8 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
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528-599,
ATSU DATALINK Pages 9 151-152, 201-203
159-199, 201-238
301-310, 401-499
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface 45 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the Flight 47 106-149, 151-199
Management System 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the 47 106-149, 151-199
Communications Systems 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the Electronic 49 106-149, 151-199
Instrument System 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the Flight 49 106-149, 151-199
Warning System 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the Landing Gear 49 106-149, 151-199
System 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Interface with the On board 49 106-149, 151-199
Maintenance Systems 201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
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ATSU Pin Programming 51 151-158, 201-209
ATSU Pin Programming 52 106-149, 151-156
159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Operation 52 106-149, 151-199
201-249, 251-299
301-399, 401-499
501-509, 511-526
528-599,
Router Initialization 53 151-158, 201-209
159-199, 201-238
301-310, 401-499
159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
ATSU sub-networks management 65 151-158, 201-209
ATSU Sub-networks Management 65 106-149, 151-156
159-199, 201-238
301-310, 401-499
ATSU Sub-Networks Management 65 106-149, 151-156
159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
Air/Ground Datalink 81 151-158, 201-209
Communication Indicating
Communication Indicating 159-199, 201-238
301-310, 401-499
Communication Indicating 159-199, 201-249
251-299, 301-399
401-499, 501-509
511-526, 528-599
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1. _______
General
This section gives general information about datalink information systems
which are optional.
It is divided as follows:
- Cockpit Information Systems (Ref. AMM 46-20-00, P. Block 001)
- Maintenance Information System (Ref. AMM 46-30-00, P. Block 001).
2. __________________
System Description
A. Cockpit Information Systems

The Cockpit Information System includes:
- the Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS) (Ref. AMM
46-21-00, P.Block 001)
- the Air Traffic Service (ATS) (Ref. AMM 46-22-00, P. Block 001)
- the Airline Information Services (Ref. AMM 46-23-00, P. Block 001)
- the Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU) Router (Ref. AMM 46-24-00, P.
Block 001).
(1) Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS)

The ATIMS enables Controller-Pilot DataLink Communications (CPDLC)
(HF voice in backup) for air traffic management.
It also enables:
- the exchange of complex data or specific reports between the
aircraft and the ground centers
- automatic reporting (position, intention) for air traffic
surveillance,
- specific communications between the airline and the aircraft
(operational control) to improve airline operational costs and
flexibility.
(2) Air Traffic Services (ATS)

The Air Traffic Services include:
- the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Future Air Navigation System (FANS)
applications:
. ATS Facilities Notification (AFN) for connection with an ATC
ground center
. CPDLC application for datalink communications
. Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) for the aircraft path
surveillance.
- the ATC ARINC 623 applications:
. Departure Clearance (DC) application
. Oceanic Clearance (OC) application
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(3) Airline Information Services
These services include the standard Airline Operational Control
(AOC). These datalink applications are used by the airline for
maintenance, flight operation and administrative purposes.
(4) ATSU router

The ATSU router provides:
- datalink services to remote AOC applications hosted on on-board
peripherals
- datalink services to the ATC/AOC applications hosted on the ATSU,
- management of the datalink media: Very High Frequency (VHF),
Satellite Communication (SATCOM) (optional), HF (optional).
B. Maintenance Information System

This section includes the Maintenance Access Terminal system (Ref. AMM
46-31-00, P. Block 001).
This system consists of:
- a stowage device for a standard Personal Computer (PC) (laptop type)
- a stowage device for a standard printer
- a CD-ROM stowage box
- a PC/printer interface
- a static inverter.
NOTE : The PC and the printer are provided by the airlines.

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FLIGHT DECK INFORMATION SYSTEMS - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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1. _______
General
This section gives data about Air Traffic Information and Management System
(ATIMS).
It is divided as follows:
46-21-00/P. Block 001 ATIMS - Components and Interfaces
46-23-00/P. Block 001 ATIMS - Airline Information Services (AIS)
46-24-00/P. Block 001 ATIMS - Router

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AIR TRAFFIC AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ATIMS) - COMPONENTS AND
INTERFACES - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
______________________________________
1. _______
General
(Ref. Fig. 001)
Up to now, flight crew have communicated with air traffic controllers using
HF and VHF radio communications which are subject to atmospheric
disturbances and so, often difficult to understand.
Furthermore, the transmission networks become saturated due to the air
traffic increase, and to the limited capability to exchange complex data (
routes, weather information...).
Consequently, the Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS) has
been developed to enable datalink communications and the exchange of complex
data or specific reports between the aircraft and the ground centers:
- controller-pilot datalink communications (HF voice in backup) for air
traffic management,
- automatic reporting (position, intention) for air traffic surveillance,
- specific airline-aircraft communications (operational control) to improve
airline operational costs and flexibility.
2. __________________
Component Location
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 002, 003)
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FIN | FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION | PANEL|ZONE|ACCESS | ATA
| | | | DOOR | REF.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1TX1 ATSU 80VU 122 811 46-21-34
4TX1 P/BSW-ATC MSG, CAPT 131VU 211 831 46-21-00
4TX2 P/BSW-ATC MSG, F/O 130VU 212 831 46-21-00
20TX SOFTWARE-ATSU A/C INTERFACE 211 831 46-21-00
22TX SOFTWARE-AOC 211 831 46-21-00
24TX SOFTWARE-AOC DATABASE 211 831 46-21-00

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Figure 001

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Component Location - Cockpit
Figure 002

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Component Location - Avionics Compartment
Figure 003

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(Ref. Fig. 002, 003)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIN | FUNCTIONAL DESIGNATION | PANEL|ZONE|ACCESS | ATA
| | | | DOOR | REF.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1TX1 ATSU 80VU 122 811 46-21-34
4TX1 P/BSW-ATC MSG, CAPT 131VU 211 831 46-21-00
4TX2 P/BSW-ATC MSG, F/O 130VU 212 831 46-21-00
20TX SOFTWARE-ATSU A/C INTERFACE 211 831 46-21-00
21TX SOFTWARE-ATSU CONFIGURATION 211 46-21-00
22TX SOFTWARE-AOC 211 831 46-21-00
24TX SOFTWARE-AOC DATABASE 211 831 46-21-00
30TX SOFTWARE-ATSU ROUTER PARAM 211 46-21-00

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System Description
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
A. System Configuration
(Ref. Fig. 004)
The Air Traffic and Information Management System is organized around a
host platform which integrates datalink applications and the routing
function.
The ATIMS is configured in Pre-FANS configuration:

- Air/ground communication Router Function (ARF)
- Airline Operational Control applications (AOC).
NOTE : The Datalink Control and Display Units (DCDU) are not fitted and
____
the ATC MSG pushbutton switches are not operational in Pre-FANS
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**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 004A)
The Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS) consists mainly
of an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) which provides:
- datalink services to remote Airline Operational Control (AOC)
application embedded in the ATSU and in on-board peripherals: Flight
Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC), Data Management Unit (DMU),
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU), Cabin Terminal
(Digital Interface Unit (DIU)).
- management of the datalink media: VHF datalink Satellite datalink
(optional) and HF datalink (optional).
The ATSU is configured with the following applications:
- Aircraft Interface software (for host platform services)
- Configuration software (for manufacturer configuration parameters)
- Router parameters software (for the VHF Datalink Service Provider (DSP)
World Map)
- AOC application software
- AOC database software.

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R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 004B)
The Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS) consists mainly
of an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) which provides:
- datalink services to remote Airline Operational Control (AOC)
application embedded in the ATSU and in on-board peripherals: Flight
Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC), Data Management Unit (DMU),
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU), Cabin Terminal
(Digital Interface Unit (DIU)).
- management of the datalink media: VHF datalink (mode ACARS or VDL mode
2, also known as ACARS Aviation VHF Link Control (AOA): new frequency,
new modulation, new air/ground protocol) Satellite datalink (optional)
and HF datalink (optional).
The ATSU is configured with the following applications:
- Aircraft Interface software (for host platform services)
- Configuration software (for manufacturer configuration parameters)
- Router parameters software (for the VHF Datalink Service Provider (DSP)
World Map)
- AOC application software
- AOC database software.

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Figure 004B (SHEET 1)

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**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
B. System Architecture
The ATIMS comprises:

- an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU),
- two Datalink Control and Display Units (DCDUs),
- two ATC MSG illuminated pushbutton switches.
NOTE : In Pre-FANS and Pre-FANS + configurations, the two DCDUs are not
____
fitted and the ATC MSG pushbuttons switches are not operational.
The ATSU interfaces with the following on-board units:

- for hosted AOC applications:
Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC),
Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU),
Flight Warning Computer (FWC),
System Data Acquisition Concentrator (SDAC),
Display Management Computer (DMC),
Clock,
Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit (LGCIU),
Data Management Unit (DMU).
- for remote AOC/Aeronautical Passenger Communications (APC)
applications:
FMGC, CFDIU, DMU, Digital Interface Unit (DIU).
- for access and management to the datalink subnetworks:
VHF Data Radio (VDR3), SATCOM (optional).
- for system management, maintenance and configuration:
FWC, SDAC, CFDIU, LGCIU, Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) or
Portable Data Loader (PDL).
- for multipurpose Human-Machine Interface needs:
Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU), Printer and Radio
Management Panels (RMPs).
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B. System Architecture
The ATIMS comprises:

- an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU),
The ATSU interfaces with the following on-board units:

Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC),

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Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU),
Flight Warning Computer (FWC),
Clock,
- for remote AOC/Aeronautical Passenger Communications (APC)
applications:
FMGC, CFDIU, DMU, Digital Interface Unit (DIU).
- for datalink and sub-networks access and management:
VHF Data Radio (VDR mode ACARS or VDL mode 2), SATCOM (optional), HF
(optional).
- for system management, maintenance and configuration:
FWC, SDAC, CFDIU, LGCIU, Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) or
Portable Data Loader (PDL) and ATC transponders.
- for multipurpose Human-Machine Interface (HMI) needs:
Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU), Printer and Radio
Management Panels (RMPs).
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
C. ATSU Description
(Ref. Fig. 005)

The ATSU is the main component of the system.
Its architecture is based on:
- a hardware case
- an ATSU A/C INTERFACE software uploaded through the MDDU or the PDL
- an AOC software uploaded through the MDDU or the PDL
Its main functions are:
- to host the various datalink applications, including Airline
Operational Control,
- to provide management and access to the different datalink services
available,
- to provide management and access to the various datalink networks
available.

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C. ATSU Description
(Ref. Fig. 005A)

The ATSU is the main component of the system.
The ATSU consists of a hardware case with minimum software and of five
packages, each one corresponding to a set of disks identified by a
Functional Item Number. These disks contain the ATSU software and
application software. The software is uploaded in the ATSU by means of
the MDDU or the PDL. A package must be loaded completely and the
application/software becomes operational after the ATSU self-test. The
package part number(s) is (are) displayed on the MCDU, in the LRU IDENT
page related to the ATSU.
The designation on the floppy disk corresponds to abbreviated terms of
the official designations:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FIN DESIGNATION ABBREVIATED DESIGNATION FUNCTION
(ON FLOPPY DISKS)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
20TX SOFTWARE-ATSU A/C S/W-ATSU A/C INTFC Aircraft Interface
INTERFACE package for host
platform services
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
21TX SOFTWARE-ATSU S/W-ATSU CONFIG Configuration
CONFIGURATION package for
manufacturer
configurable
parameters
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
30TX SOFTWARE-ATSU ROUTER S/W-ATSU ROUTR PARAM Router Parameters
PARAM package
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
22TX SOFTWARE-AOC S/W-AOC AOC package for
AOC application
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
24TX SOFTWARE-AOC DATABASE S/W-AOC D/B AOC package for
AOC database
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The main functions of the ATSU are:

- to host the various datalink applications, including Airline
Operational Control,

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- to provide management and access to the different datalink services
available,
- to provide management and access to the various datalink networks
available.
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(1) ATSU hardware case

The ATSU hardware case consists of all necessary hardware resources
(hardware platform) and minimum software.
The minimum software contains two main parts:
- the first one is in charge of hardware initialization
- the second part is designed to allow the uploading of the software
components.
(2) ATSU A/C interface software

Its different functions are :
- monitoring of the system (power supply and BITE functions)
- acquisition of the aircraft parameters for application software use
- management of the air/ground communications (ARF function)
- management of the communication with the on-board peripheral units
- management of the Human/Machine Interface (MCDU, printer and alert
function).
The ATSU A/C interface software enables applications to access the
communication environment. It contains the functional services
allowing the applications to perform their tasks and the main part of
the interface services. The air/ground communication services depend
on the communication environment (ACARS network), while the on-board
integration services and the human/machine interface services depend
on aircraft system configuration.
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(3) ATSU configuration software

The configuration software is a complement to the A/C interface
software.
This software consists of a database containing routing policies
definitions and configuration elements.

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(4) ATSU router parameters software
The ATSU router parameters software is a complement to the A/C
interface software.
This software contains the standard DSP world map database. The DSP
world map contains two types of tables: media configuration tables
and VHF world map
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The configuration software is a complement to the A/C interface
software.
This software consists of a database containing:
- routing policies definitions
- configuration elements
- downlink messages priorities
- VDL2 parameters
The configuration database also contains three elements that are
software pin programmed:
- HFDL for ATC applications
- VHF3 voice/data switching by MCDU: this is enabled in the VDL2
configuration and it is inhibited when ATC applications are loaded
- VDL activation.
(4) ATSU router parameters software

The ATSU router parameters software is a complement to the A/C
interface software.
This software contains the standard DSP world map database and a
customisation file for the Airline Identification (A/L Id) and for
the Scan Mask parameters.
The DSP world map contains two types of tables: Media configuration
tables and VHF world map.
NOTE : By default, A/L Id and Scan mask are not customised and the
____
customisation file is empty. If they are customised, they
cannot be modified on the MCDU. They are always customised
together or not.
(a) VHF World Map

The DSP World Map database contains the VHF geographic areas for
each service provider. The world map is described over
rectangular zones defined by the latitude/longitude of their
South-East limits.

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The first zone of the World Map defined is delimited by 90 deg.
at its North border and 180 deg. at its West border. The World
Map can contain up to 512 zones.
(b) Media configuration tables

The Media configuration tables give the ARINC 618 parameters for
each air/ground communication medium, such as timers, counters,
identifiers, VDL2 parameters.
There is a SATCOM, a VHF and a HF configuration tables for each
service provider.
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(5) AOC software

The AOC software consists of hosted AOC applications which depend on
airline definition.
An AOC data base enables customization of AOC applications. In this
package, is defined the list of the labels used by the AOC
application, which have to be extracted from the ATSU input data.
These datalink applications concern operations related to the flight
such as flight plans, weather, behaviour of aircraft elements
transmitted for maintenance reasons, fuel quantity, personnel
management, gate management...
D. MCDU Use
Two sets of functions are accessed via the MCDU:

- hosted AOC applications
- air/ground communication management function.
These two functions are considered as independent. When inside the menu
structure of one of these functions, it is not possible to access
directly the other one. The user has to return to the main ATSU menu in
order to activate the other function.
The MCDU provides the crew with the following functions:

- for air/ground communication management:
. configuration/initialization
. VHF3, SATCOM (optional) and HF (optional) control
. communication statistics display
. test/audit mode control
- for AOC hosted applications
. configuration/initialization
. downlink message entry/selection/transmission
. uplink message display

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The pages managed by the ATSU are independently accessible from two MCDUs
andare accessible in parallel on two MCDUs: access to and exit from MCDU
pages are independent on these MCDUs.
NOTE : If a third MCDU is installed, only two MCDUs upon three can be
____
used simultaneously by the ATSU.
E. FWC Use
The ATSU uses the services provided by the FWCs to activate visual/aural
alerts and warnings for the different applications.
(1) AOC alerts

The AOC application is in charge of the activation and deactivation
of the AOC alert while the FWC is in charge of the display of the
corresponding green memo without any sound associated:
- ACARS CALL (call request from the ground AOC)
- ACARS MSG (message received from the ground AOC).
(2) Air/Ground communication warnings

Air/Ground communication warnings are generated by the FWCs according
to the information provided by the ATSU and the communication
peripherals:
- internal ATSU failure
- datalink status (failure or unavailability)
- communication system failure or unavailability.
They are inhibited during some flight phases following priority
level.
(3) Air/Ground communication limitations

Limitations are displayed to the crew to indicate the availability of
the communication subnetworks. In case of unavailability, the
procedure is to return to VOICE mode.
F. Printer Use
(1) AOC applications

The AOC applications use the services of the printer for the
following purposes:
- print out of received messages (automatic or manually initiated on
MCDU)
- MCDU screen hard copies
- company needs through the hosted AOC application and manually
initiated on MCDU.
If the printer is busy with a previous task, the BUSY indication is
displayed on the MCDU scratchpad.
No print task can exceed 5 minutes. After this time, the operation is
stopped.

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When the star is removed from the PRINT* command, the print
function is unavailable.
The printer failure (out of paper, printer interruption or failure)
is indicated to the crew by the PRINT FAILED scratchpad message on
the corresponding MCDU pages.
(2) Air/ground communication function

The air/ground communication management function uses the services of
the printer for the following purposes:
- Automatic print out of a message directed to the printer (label C1)
- MCDU screen hard copy
- Statistics reports
- Audit information
- Company Call message print
In the case of ground messages directed to the printer (label C1),
the ATSU can reject the uplink message if the printer is unavailable.
The UPLINK REJECT message (label Hx) is sent to the ground to
indicate that the printer is failed. The PRT MSG PRINT FAIL message
is also displayed on the MCDU scratchpad.
Even if the printer is busy, the print request is accepted by the
ATSU and the ATSU bufferizes the data waiting for the printer
availability.
G. RMP Use
Each of the three RMPs is an interface device for the VDR3 operation.
The frequency range is from 118000 to 136975 KHz by 25 KHz or 8.33KHz
steps.
Each RMP enables the crew to request a switching of the system (between
the RMP and the ATSU) which controls the VDR3 frequency by pressing the
transfer pushbutton switch, located between the two windows:
- When the frequency is displayed in the ACTIVE window of the RMP, the
RMP controls the VDR3 frequency.,
Only the Voice mode is available and the selection of the VDR3
frequency is done through the RMP by displaying the selected frequency
in the ACTIVE window.
- When the ACARS indication is displayed in the ACTIVE window of the RMP
instead of the frequency, the ATSU controls the VDR3 frequency whether
the VDR3 is in Data or Voice mode.
NOTE : The RMP sends to the ATSU the pilot request of switching the
____
system controlling the VDR3 between the RMP and the ATSU. In
return, the ATSU indicates to the RMP which system, between the
RMP and the ATSU, is controlling the VDR3 frequency.

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4. Power
____________
Supply
(Ref. Fig. 006)
The ATIMS system is supplied with this(these) following circuit breaker(s):
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PANEL DESIGNATION IDENT. LOCATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
121VU ATSU 1 3TX1 L16
121VU ATSU 1/SWTG 5TX1 L15
A. ATSU
The ATSU is supplied with 115VAC from the main 115VAC BUS1 bar 101XP-C
via circuit breaker 3TX1 and 28VDC from the main 28VDC BUS1 bar 101PP via
circuit breaker 5TX1.
5. Interface
_________
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
A. General
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 007)
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 007A)
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
The ATSU uses the data transparent protocol, defined in ARINC 429
Specification, when it communicates with the on-board avionics systems.
The ATSU is interfaced with the following peripheral units:
- the Flight Management and Guidance Computer 1 and 2 (FMGC) (Ref. AMM
22-83-00)
- the Multipurpose Control and Display Unit 1 and 2 (MCDU) (Ref. AMM
22-82-00)
- the VHF Data Radio 3 (VDR3) transceiver (Ref. AMM 23-12-00)
- the Satellite Data Unit (SDU) (Ref. AMM 23-28-00)
- the Cabin Terminals: the Cabin Management System (Ref. AMM 23-74-00)
and the Digital Interface Unit (Ref. AMM 23-34-00)

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ATIMS - Power Supply
Figure 006

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Figure 007 (SHEET 1)

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- the Radio Management Panels 1, 2 and 3 (RMP) (Ref. AMM 23-81-00)
- the Clock (Ref. AMM 31-21-00)
- the Data Management Unit (DMU) (Ref. AMM 31-36-00)
- the Flight Warning Computer 1 and 2 (FWC) (Ref. AMM 31-52-00)
- the System Data Acquisition Concentrator 1 and 2 (SDAC) (Ref. AMM
31-54-00)
- the Display Management Computer 1, 2 and 3 (DMC) (Ref. AMM 31-62-00)
- the Centralized Fault Display Interface Unit (CFDIU) (Ref. AMM
31-32-00)
- the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) (Ref. AMM 31-38-00)
- the printer (Ref. AMM 31-35-00)

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A. General
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Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 007B)
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The ATSU uses the data transparent protocol, defined in ARINC 429
Specification, when it communicates with the on-board avionics systems.
The ATSU is interfaced with the following peripheral units:
- the Flight Management and Guidance Computer 1 and 2 (FMGC) (Ref. AMM
22-83-00)
- the Multipurpose Control and Display Unit 1 and 2 (MCDU) (Ref. AMM
22-82-00)
- the VHF Data Radio 3 (VDR3) transceiver (Ref. AMM 23-12-00)
- the Satellite Data Unit (SDU) (Ref. AMM 23-28-00)
- the High Frequency Data Radio 1 (HFDR1) transceiver (Ref. AMM 23-11-00)
- the Cabin Terminals: the Cabin Management System (Ref. AMM 23-74-00)
and the Digital Interface Unit (Ref. AMM 23-34-00)
- the Radio Management Panels 1, 2 and 3 (RMP) (Ref. AMM 23-81-00)
- the Clock (Ref. AMM 31-21-00)
- the Data Management Unit (DMU) (Ref. AMM 31-36-00)
- the Flight Warning Computer 1 and 2 (FWC) (Ref. AMM 31-52-00)
- the System Data Acquisition Concentrator 1 and 2 (SDAC) (Ref. AMM
31-54-00)
- the Display Management Computer 1, 2 and 3 (DMC) (Ref. AMM 31-62-00)
31-32-00)
- the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU) (Ref. AMM 31-38-00)
- the printer (Ref. AMM 31-35-00)
- the MMR2 (Ref. AMM 34-36-00) or the GPSSU2 (Ref. AMM 34-58-00)
- the ATC transponders (Ref. AMM 34-52-00)

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B. AFS/ATIMS Interface
(1) General
The ATSU is interfaced with both FMGCs and the three MCDUs of the
Automatic Flight System (the third MCDU is optional) for:
- AOC hosted application to acquire operational data
(origin/destination airport, flight number, fuel on board,... These
parameters are processed and then, inserted in some downlink
reports), to enable AOC menu selection, display of specific AOC
information (AOC received messages, scratchpad messages...) and
parameters entry by the crew (captain name, fuel units...).
- remote AOC application to exchange AOC messages. Effectively, the
FMGCs integrate a remote AOC application and the ATSU acts like a
router in this case.
- air/ground communication functions to enable display of specific
router information, crew request and parameters entry (flight
number, FMS master/slave,...).
- system management and configuration to exchange status and
configuration between ATSU and FMGCs.
(2) FMGC/ATSU interface

This interface supports broadcasted data exchanges on its buses.
(a) Identification of the master/slave FMGC for communication and

guidance
Both FMGCs operate simultaneously.
One of them is in charge of communication with the ground, the
other one is in charge of the guidance (the ATSU acquires
navigation data from this FMGC).
The ATSU determines which FMGC is the communication master and
which FMGC is the guidance master.
If no specific FMGC is required by the ground, the ATSU sends
uplink data to the communication master FMGC and gets back
downlink messages from this FMGC.
If the ground requires a specific FMGC, uplink data are sent to
the required FMGC.
(b) Status of the datalink communication

The ATSU and both FMGCs exchange status information in order to
determine the availability of the datalink communication: status
of the communication with the ground and between the ATSU and the
FMGCs.

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(c) Periodic Data
These data are mainly navigation data and are used by hosted AOC
application.
The ATSU/FMGC interface supports exchanges using ARINC 429
Williamsburgh protocol. These exchanges concern ARINC 619
messages related to the remote AOC application hosted in the
FMGC. These messages are FMGC downlink reports or uplink
requests.
The used System Address Labels are:

- FMGC1 SAL is 300
- FMGC2 SAL is 301
- ATSU SAL is 304
(d) Flight Number

This parameter is sent by the FMGC to the ATSU.
(e) Pin-programming
The configuration of the ATSU/FMGC interface is parametered
through two pin-programmings in the FMGC:
- Pin-programming Mini ACARS: only broadcast data are
transmitted from the FMGC to the ATSU.
- Pin-programming Full ACARS: broadcast data are transmitted
from the FMGC to the ATSU and AOC messages are exchanged
between the ATSU and the FMGC.
NOTE : The Airline Policy File (ALPF) with the ACARS options is
____
contained in the FMS navigation data base.
NOTE : Activation of Printer Interface in FMS is mandatory for

____
Full ACARS configuration, to avoid the display of FMS
INOP message on the MCDU.
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The FMGC supports a pin-programming indicating which equipment is

installed: the ACARS MU or the ATSU.
The FMGC can determine that the ATSU is functioning on-board and
that the ATSU interface is to be taken into account.

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(3) MCDU/ATSU interface

The ATSU interfaces with the three MCDUs (the third MCDU is
optional), but it can only dialog with two of them simultaneously.
The MCDUs are Multipurpose Control and Display Units with a standard
interface for different on-board systems.
(a) MCDU status

Each MCDU sends its status to the ATSU so that the ATSU can to
determine if the MCDU is available or not before sending it a
page to display.
(b) Connection to MCDU

The ATSU sends its System Address Label to the MCDUs for
connection establishment.
(c) MCDU display

The ATSU sends the specific pages to the MCDUS for display.
(d) Keys selection

The ATSU acquires from the MCDUs the key the pilot has selected.
The used System Address Labels (SAL) are:
- MCDU1 SAL is 220
- MCDU2 SAL is 221
- MCDU3 SAL is 222
- ATSU SAL is 304.

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C. Communication/ATIMS Interface
The ATIMS is interfaced with:

- VDR3 for VHF data communications and VHF voice/data mode control
- SDU1 for satellite data communications
- RMP 1/2/3 for VDR3 voice/data mode switching.
A pin-programming received from the SDAC enables the ATSU to determine if
the HFDR1 is installed or not.
(1) VDR3/ATIMS interface

This interface is in accordance with ARINC 750 specifications.
The ATSU uses the services provided by the VDR3 to communicate with
the ground in DATA or VOICE mode.
Two output discrete signals from the ATSU are used to control:
- VDR3 switching between voice and data mode: voice/data select
discrete
- VDR3 frequency selection (Port A for ATSU, Port B for RMP): port
select discrete
Broadcast data are sent on output bus SYS5 of the ATSU to the VDR3
port A for VDR3 frequency selection.
The ATSU COM2 and VDR/3 buses support:
- VDR3 status transmission to the ATSU (voice/data mode, failure...)
- ATSU status transmission to the VDR3 (primary source/destination,
failure...)
- VDR3 configuration and control by the ATSU
- ARINC 618 downlink and uplink block exchanges.
(a) Functional split

The functional split between ATSU and VDR3 is the following:
- in Voice mode
The ATSU controls the VDR3 switching between data and voice
mode.
- in Data mode
1
_ The ATSU configures the VDR3 in the appropriate protocol
2
_ The ATSU sends ARINC 618 messages in digital format to the
VDR3
3
_ The VDR3 adds the VHF protocol overhead and performs the
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4
_ The VDR3 demodulates the received VHF signal, eliminates the
VHF overhead and sends the received messages to the ATSU in
digital format.
5
_ The ATSU controls the VHF operational parameters of the VDR3
(frequency...).
When the ATSU transmits ARINC 618 blocks to the VDR3, it waits
for the effective transmission to the ground before
transmitting other ones.
In case where the transmission is not completed by the VDR3,
the ATSU sends a purge down-link command, in order to clear
the failed VDR3 downlink transmission.
- VDR3 SAL is 253
- ATSU SAL is 304.
(2) Satcom/ATIMS interface

Broadcast data are sent on output bus SYS5 of the ATSU to the SDU1.
The ATSU COM1 and SDU1 buses support:
- SDU1 status transmission to the ATSU
- ATSU status transmission to te SDU1 (primary source/destination,
failure...)
- ARINC 618 downlink and uplink blocks exchanges.
The protocols used on these buses are ARINC 429, ARINC 618 and ARINC
741.
When the ATSU transmits ARINC 618 blocks to the SDU1, it waits for
the effective transmission to the ground before transmitting other
ones. In case where the transmission is not completed by the SDU1,
the ATSU sends a purge down-link command, in order to clear the
failed SDU1 downlink transmission.
the used System Address Labels (SAL) are:
- SDU1 SAL is 307
- ATSU SAL is 304.
(3) RMP /ATIMS interface

(Ref. Fig. 008, 009)
The ATSU indicates to the RMPs which system between the ATSU and the
RMP is controlling the frequency by means of the port select
discrete.
The ATSU acquires the remote port select discrete from each of the
three RMPs to transmit the pilot request of switching the system
controlling the VDR3 frequency.
When a switching request is issued, the ATSU activates the VHF voice
mode function to determine which system between the ATSU and the RMP
will control the VDR3 frequency and in which mode.

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ATIMS - Switching Request to Data Mode from the RMP
Figure 008

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ATIMS - Switching Request to Voice Mode from the RMP
Figure 009

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(4) Not Applicable
(5) Not Applicable

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C. Communication/ATIMS Interface
The ATIMS is interfaced with:

- VDR3 for VHF data communications and VHF voice/data mode control
- SDU1 for satellite data communications
- HFDR1 for HF data communications
- RMP 1/2/3 for VDR3 voice/data mode switching
- ATC transponders for the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) code.
A pin-programming received from the SDAC enables the ATSU to determine if
the HFDR1 is installed or not.
(1) VDR3/ATIMS interface

This interface is in accordance with ARINC 750 specifications.
The ATSU uses the services provided by the VDR3 to communicate with
the ground in DATA or VOICE mode.
Two output discrete signals from the ATSU are used to control:
- VDR3 switching between voice and data mode: voice/data select
discrete
- VDR3 frequency selection (Port A for ATSU, Port B for RMP): port
select discrete
Broadcast data are sent on output bus SYS5 of the ATSU to the VDR3
port A for VDR3 frequency selection.
The ATSU COM2 and VDR/3 buses support:
- VDR3 status transmission to the ATSU (voice/data mode, failure...)
- ATSU status transmission to the VDR3 (primary source/destination,
failure...)
- VDR3 configuration and control by the ATSU
- ARINC 618 downlink and uplink block exchanges.
(a) Functional split

The functional split between ATSU and VDR3 is the following:
- in Voice mode
The ATSU controls the VDR3 switching between data and voice
mode.
- in Data mode
1
_ The ATSU configures the VDR3 in the appropriate protocol
2
_ The ATSU sends ARINC 618 messages in digital format to the
VDR3

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3
_ The VDR3 adds the VHF protocol overhead and performs the
modulation operation on the VHF signal
4
_ The VDR3 demodulates the received VHF signal, eliminates the
VHF overhead and sends the received messages to the ATSU in
digital format.
5
_ The ATSU controls the VHF operational parameters of the VDR3
(frequency...).
When the ATSU transmits ARINC 618 blocks to the VDR3, it waits
for the effective transmission to the ground before
transmitting other ones.
In case where the transmission is not completed by the VDR3,
the ATSU sends a purge down-link command, in order to clear
the failed VDR3 downlink transmission.
- VDR3 SAL is 253
- ATSU SAL is 304.
(2) Satcom/ATIMS interface

Broadcast data are sent on output bus SYS5 of the ATSU to the SDU1.
The ATSU COM1 and SDU1 buses support:
- SDU1 status transmission to the ATSU
- ATSU status transmission to te SDU1 (primary source/destination,
failure...)
The protocols used on these buses are ARINC 429, ARINC 618 and ARINC
741.
When the ATSU transmits ARINC 618 blocks to the SDU1, it waits for
ones. In case where the transmission is not completed by the SDU1,
failed SDU1 downlink transmission.
- SDU1 SAL is 307
- ATSU SAL is 304.
(3) HFDR/ATIMS interface

The ATSU uses the services providedby the HFDR1 to communicate with
the ground in data mode.
The ATSU COM2 and HFDR1 buses support:
- HFDR1 status transmission to the ATSU
- ATSU status transmission to the HFDR1 (primary source/destination,
failure,...)

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When the ATSU transmits ARINC 618 blocks to the HFDR1, it waits for
ones. In case where the transmission is not completed by the HFDR1,
failed HFDR1 downlink transmission.
- HFDR1 SAL is 340
- ATSU SAL is 304.
(4) RMP /ATIMS interface

(Ref. Fig. 008, 009)
The ATSU indicates to the RMPs which system between the ATSU and the
RMP is controlling the frequency by means of the port select
discrete.
The ATSU acquires the remote port select discrete from each of the
three RMPs to transmit the pilot request of switching the system
controlling the VDR3 frequency.
When a switching request is issued, the ATSU activates the VHF voice
mode function to determine which system between the ATSU and the RMP
will control the VDR3 frequency and in which mode.
(5) ATC Transponders/ATIMS Interface

The ATSU uses for the VDL2 function the ICAO code (24 bit address)
sent by the ATC transponders.
The ICAO code is first extracted from the ATC transponder 1 and then
from the ATC transponder 2 if the ATC transponder 1 is not available.

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D. Interface with the ground network
(1) Ground network architecture

(Ref. Fig. 010)
The airline can exchange data with its aircraft through a ground
network which is managed by the following world service providers:
SITA725 EUROPE
SITA550 ASIA/AUSTRALIA (Pacific)
AVICOM JAPAN
ARINC USA
AIR CANADA
In this ground network, each service provider is responsible for its

own network.
The networks are interconnected, therefore the data is transferred
over any network.
The aircraft is in liaison with the network through the VHF.
On the ground, each service provider works on a special frequency:
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DSP FREQUENCY
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SITA EUROPE 131,725 MHz
SITA PACIFIC 131,550 MHz
AVICOM JAPAN 131,450 MHz
ARINC USA 131,550 MHz
AIR CANADA 131.475 MHz
(2) Data exchange between aircraft and ground network

(Ref. Fig. 011)
(a) Data coding

The signal transmitted by the ATSU to the VHF 3 is modulated with
the VHF radio signal and then, sent to the ground. Conversely,
the signal transmitted by the VHF 3 to the ATSU is obtained after
demodulation of the radio signal from the ground.
The transmitted data are characters from the ISO alphabet No.5
except the block check sequence field at the end of transmission.
(b) Message format

The format of the messages exchanged between the ground and the
aircraft is as follows (in the transmission order):

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ATIMS - Ground Network World Map
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ATIMS - ISO Alphabet No. 5
Figure 011

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Start of heading (1 character)
Mode (1 character)
Address (7 characters)
Technical acknowledgement (1 character)
Label (2 characters)
Uplink block identifier (1 character)
Downlink block identifier (1 character)
Start of text (1 character)
Text (220 characters max)
Suffix (1 character)
Block check sequence (BCS) (2 characters)
BCS suffix (1 character)
- Start of heading:
indicates the start of data transmission.
- Mode:
enables selection of a ground station or a specific group of
ground stations for communication with the aircraft.
- Address:
contains the identification of the aircraft which transmits or
receives the message.
- Technical acknowledgement:
acknowledgement (either positive or negative) related to the
last message received.
- Label:
identifies a specific type of message.
- Uplink block identifier:

only appears in the messages transmitted by the ground. Enables
the aircraft to detect duplicated ground messages
(aircraft-to-ground messages may have a downlink block
identifier to enable detection of duplicated aircraft messages
on the ground).
- Downlink block identifier:

only appears in the message transmitted by the aircraft.
Enables the ground to detect duplicated messages.
- Start of text:
indicates the start of useful data transmission.
- Text:

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useful data. Only one part of the ISO 5 characters can be
transmitted in this field.
- Suffix:
indicates the end of useful data transmission.
- Block check sequence:

result of a computation made before transmission on the
previous bit set. At reception, the same computation is made
and the two results are compared. If they are identical, the
transmission is correct.

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(Ref. Fig. 010A)
ARINC AFRICA
ARINC AMERICA
ARINC ASIA
ARINC EUROPE
ARINC KOREA
AVICOM
DEPV BRAZIL
SITA EUROPE
SITA LATIN AMERICA
SITA NORTH AMERICA
SITA PACIFIC

own network.
over any network.
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| ABBREVIATION | SERVICE PROVIDER | MCDU LABEL | FREQUENCY | FAMILY |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AF | ARINC AFRICA | ARI-AFR | 126.900 MHz | ARINC |
| AM | ARINC AMERICA | ARI-AM | 131.550 MHz | ARINC |
| AS | ARINC ASIA | ARI-ASI | 131.450 MHz | ARINC |
| AE | ARINC EUROPE | ARI-EUR | 136.925 MHz | ARINC |
| AK | ARINC KOREA | ARI-KOR | 131.725 MHz | ARINC |
| AV | AVICOM | AVICOM | 131.450 MHz | SITA |
| DE | DEPV BRAZIL | DEPV | 131.550 MHz | SITA |
| SE | SITA EUROPE | SITA-E/A | 131.725 MHz | SITA |
| SL | SITA LATIN AMERICA | SITA-LAM | 131.725 MHz | SITA |
| SN | SITA NORTH AMERICA | SITA-NAM | 136.850 MHz | SITA |
| SP | SITA PACIFIC | SITA-PAC | 131.550 MHz | SITA |
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(Ref. Fig. 011)
(a) Data coding

(b) Message format

Mode (1 character)
- Start of heading:
- Mode:
- Address:
- Label:

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on the ground).

- Start of text:
- Text:
- Suffix:


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SITA-EUROPE
ARINC-EUROPE
DEPV-BRAZIL
ARINC-South America
SITA-USA
ARINC-USA
AIR CANADA
AEROTHAI in Thailand
SITA- PACIFIC
AVICOM-JAPAN
ARINC-KOREA
ADDC-CHINA

own network.
over any network.
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DSP FREQUENCY
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SITA EUROPE 131,725 MHz
SITA PACIFIC 131,550 MHz
AVICOM JAPAN 131,450 MHz
ARINC USA 131,550 MHz
SITA USA 136.850 MHz
ARINC EUROPE 136.925 MHz
ARINC SOUTH AMERICA 131.550 MHZ
ARINC KOREA 131.725 MHz
DEPV BRAZIL 131.550 MHz
AEROTHAI THAILAND 131.450 MHz
ADCC CHINA 131.450 MHz

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(Ref. Fig. 011)
(a) Data coding

(b) Message format

Mode (1 character)
- Start of heading:
- Mode:
- Address:
- Label:

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on the ground).

- Start of text:
- Text:
- Suffix:


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The ATIMS is interfaced with different sub-systems of the Indicating and
Recording systems:
- FWS (FWC/SDAC)
- EIS (DMC)
- Clock
- AIDS (DMU)
- CFDS (CFDIU, Printer)
- Data Loading System
(1) ATIMS/FWS interface

The FWS are used to generate warning indications to the crew.
The ATSU broadcasts data on its output buses for information
transmission to the FWC.
On the other hand, the ATSU acquires FWC and SDAC broadcasted data
which are needed for AOC hosted application.
The ATSU broadcasts on ATSU SYS1 & SYS2 output buses data for:
- AIrline warnings
- Datalink system alarms
The FWC and the SDAC broadcast on FWC L1, FWC L2, SDAC L1 or SDAC L2
buses data for:
- AOC application data delivery
- ACARS Routing function data delivery.
(a) Company alerts

The ATSU generates the alert while the FWCs manage the alert
display, the flight phase inhibition, the alert cancel and
priority.
The ATSU sends signals to the FWCs for memos activation on the
EWD:
1
_ when an alert message is received from the airline.
2
_ when a VOICE GO-AHEAD message is received from the airline
requiring a voice communication
3
_ when a standard AOC message is received from the airline.
NOTE : These messages are inhibited during takeoff and landing

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(b) System Alarms
1
_ The system management function of the ATSU sends signals to
the FWCs concerning its own status and the VDR3 mode.
2
_ The air/ground communication router of the ATSU sends signals
to the FWCs concerning the status of the interface with
communication system peripherals and the datalink
communication availability.
3
_ The FWCs generate the system alarms such as internal ATSU
alarm, datalink alarm and communication system alarm,
according to the flight phases inhibition and the priority
level.
4
_ The FWC display the warnings/malfunctions in amber on the
upper ECAM DU, the INOP SYSTEM in amber and the limitations in
cyan on the System Display (SD).
(c) A/C configuration parameters

The FWCs provide the ATSU with A/C configuration parameters as
software pin programming: SDU1 and DMU installed or not
installed.
These information are used by the system management function of
the ATSU for peripherals management (alarm signals, BITE message
generation or inhibition, on-board routing function...).
(2) ATIMS/Clock interface

The clock provides the ATSU with UTC date and time for printed
message datation.
The ATSU acquires from Clock output bus these broadcasted data.
(3) ATIMS/EIS interface

The ATSU acquires from DMC output bus broadcasted data which are
needed for AOC hosted application.
(4) ATIMS/AIDS interface

The DMU is an optional peripheral hosting a remote AOC application.
A pin-programming sent by the CFDIU enables the ATSU to determine if
the DMU is installed or not.
The ATSU/DMU interface supports exchanges using ARINC 429 protocol.
These exchanges concern ARINC 619 messages related to the remote AOC
application hosted in the DMU.
The DMU uses the ATSU as an ACARS Router to send DMU downlink reports
and to receive DMU uplink requests.

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(a) Status of the datalink communication
The ATSU broadcasts to the DMU the status of the air/ground
datalink communication because the DMU checks it before sending
downlink reports: status of the communication with the ground and
between ATSU and DMU.
(b) DMU fault detection

The ATSU acquires a periodic broadcasted data from the DMU to
know if the DMU or the DMU/ATSU communication is operational or
not.

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(5) ATIMS/CFDS interface
(a) BITE interface

The ATSU is connected to the CFDIU for maintenance purposes and
complies with the requirements and the recommendations of ABD018.
The ATSU transmits to the CFDIU information concerning ATIMS
internal or detected external failures.
The ATSU receives from the CFDIU broadcasted BITE message
parameters for BITE message generation.
When the aircraft is on the ground, the CFDIU send to the ATSU
test requests (menu mode or interactive mode).
(b) LRU identification

The ATSU sends to the CFDIU the part number and the software
number of each component of the ATIMS system (ATSU hardware case,
ATSU loaded softwares).
(c) CFDIU AOC application

The ATSU/CFDIU interface supports exchanges using
Character-Oriented ARINC 429 protocol. These exchanges concern
ARINC 619 messages related to the remote AOC application hosted
in the CFDIU: CFDIU downlink reports.
The CFDIU sends to the ATSU downlink reports, like Post Flight
Report (PFR) or BITE data messages, and is informed of the result
of the transmission to the ground.
(d) Status of the datalink communication

The ATSU broadcasts to the CFDIU the status of the air/ground
datalink communication because the CFDIU checks it before sending
downlink reports: status of the communication with the ground and
between ATSU and CFDIU.
(e) CFDIU fault detection

The ATSU acquires a periodic broadcast label from the CFDIU to
determine if the CFDIU and the CFDIU/ATSU communication are
operational or not.
(f) A/C configuration parameters

The ATSU acquires from the CFDIU a broadcasted configuration
parameter in order to know if the DMU system is installed on
aircraft.
(g) A/C identification

The ATSU acquires from the CFDIU the broadcasted Aircraft
Registration Number (ARN) and the Flight Number for the
air/ground communication functions.

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Then, the ARN is stored in a non-volatile memory until a new
value is acquired.
(h) CFDIU active function programming

The ATSU sends to the CFDIU which kind of reports are forecast in
automatic transmission by means of the active functions
programming:
- BITE report
- real time warning
- real time failure
- post/current flight report
(i) AOC parameters

The CFDIU provide the ATSU with AOC parameters corresponding to
the desired information which is included in AOC report by the
hosted AOC application.
(6) ATIMS/Printer interface

The ATSU tranmits data to the printer in accordance with ARINC 740
specifications.
As the printer is a multipurpose printer, the ATSU has to be
recognized by the printer as one of its peripherals.
So, the ATSU sends to the printer its System Address Label on label
172 periodically.
The ATSU acquires the printer status to determine if it is
operational or not.
NOTE : The printer is a multipurpose printer. So, the ATSU buffers

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data printing when the printer is busy.
(7) ATIMS/Data loading system interface

The ATSU uses the Data Loading System services for application
software and databases uploading. This interface supports ATSU
software and database loading and complies with ARINC 615
requirements.
The ATSU software is loaded through a portable data loader or wih the
MDDU (selector switch 11TD on ATSU position on overhead panel 265VU).
The ATSU must be reset after a software loading operation (the DATA
LOADER selector switches must be set to OFF) to validate the
operation.
(8) ATIMS/Cabin Terminals interface

The Cabin Terminal system to be considered is the Passenger Flight
Information System (PFIS). The ATSU is connected to the Data
Interface Unit (DIU).
This interface is optional and no pin programming enables to
determine if the DIU is installed or not.

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This ATSU/DIU interface supports exchanges using ARINC 429 protocol.
These exchanges concern ARINC 619 messages related to the remote AOC
application hosted in the DIU: DIU downlink reports and DIU uplink
requests.
The DIU uses the ATSU as an ACARS router.
The ATSU sends downlink reports and informs the Cabin Terminals of
the result of the transmission.
NOTE : The transmissions are only automatic or on ground request.

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The ATSU broadcasts to the DIU the status of the datalink

communication: availability of the communication with the ground and
between the ATSU and the DIU.

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F. Landing Gear/ATIMS Interface
The ATSU and both DCDUs receive three distinct discrete signals from the
Landing Gear Control Interface Unit (LGCIU) to determine whether the
aircraft is on ground or in flight.
These discrets correspond to Left hand gear compressed information.
G. ATIMS/Air Conditioning Interface

The ATSU is ventilated in the electronics rack 80VU.
H. ATIMS/GPS Interface
The GPS receiver can be the MMR2 or the GPSSU2 depending on aircraft
configuration. It provides the ATIMS with UTC date and time.
6. _____________________
Component Description
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
A. Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU)
(1) Functional breakdown
(Ref. Fig. 012)

The ATSU functional breakdown consists of:
- the hardware case containing the minimum software to enable the
uploading of the different applications (the hardware resources and
the part of interface services necessary to upload the ATSU).
- the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software containing the functional services
and the main part of the interface services.
- the hosted applications (AOC applications).
The ATSU provides the applications with all the resources and
services required to perform their tasks.
(a) Hardware resources

- computing capacities
- memory capacities
- hardware Input/Output capacities.
(b) Functional services

Functional services are high-level services and comprise:
- Air/Ground communication services
. Air/ground Routing Function (ARF)
. Communication subnetworks management
. Communication subnetworks access
. Messages formatting
- Human/Machine Interface (HMI) services
. HMI resources (MCDU, printer...) management

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ATIMS - Functional Breakdown
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. HMI resources access
- On-board Integration Services
. On-board data access and delivery for hosted applications
. On-board data access and delivery for remote AOC applications
(On-board routing function)
- System Management services
. system configuration set-up
. system status monitoring
. system maintenance (BITE)
. operating system to use and share the hardware resources.
(c) Interface Services

The interface services are low-level services shared by the
functional services and used to handle the ATSU interfaces:
- Discrete signals input or output management
- ARINC 429 broadcast and Williamsburg protocol
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(1) Functional breakdown

(Ref. Fig. 012)
The ATSU functional breakdown consists of:
- the hardware case containing the minimum software to enable the
uploading of the different applications (the hardware resources and
the part of interface services necessary to upload the ATSU).
- the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software containing the functional services
and the main part of the interface services.
- the ATSU CONFIGURATION software for manufacturer configuration
parameters
- the ATSU ROUTER PARAMETERS software for the VHF DSP world map
database
- the hosted applications (AOC applications).
The ATSU provides the applications with all the resources and
services required to perform their tasks.
(a) Hardware resources

- computing capacities
- memory capacities
- hardware Input/Output capacities.

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(b) Functional services
Functional services are high-level services and comprise:
- Air/Ground communication services
. Air/ground Routing Function (ARF)
. Communication subnetworks management
. Communication subnetworks access
. Messages formatting
- Human/Machine Interface (HMI) services
. HMI resources (MCDU, printer...) management
. HMI resources access
- On-board Integration Services
. On-board data access and delivery for hosted applications
. On-board data access and delivery for remote AOC applications
(On-board routing function)
- System Management services
. system configuration set-up
. system status monitoring
. system maintenance (BITE)
. operating system to use and share the hardware resources.
(c) Interface Services

The interface services are low-level services shared by the
functional services and used to handle the ATSU interfaces:
- Discrete signals input or output management
- ARINC 429 broadcast and Williamsburg protocol
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(Ref. Fig. 013)
(a) Characteristics
The ATSU complies with ARINC 600 Specification:
- size : 4MCU case
- weight : 6kg
- dissipated power : 55.5 Watts in average value and 70 Watts in
maximum value
- unit connectors size : 2 shell
(b) Operation
It provides the functions with hardware resources such as:
- processing power
- memory capacity
- Input/Output electrical circuit
- power supply

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ATIMS - ATSU Hardware Case
Figure 013

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and with minimum software to enable the corresponding softwares
loading:
- hardware initialization
- data loading processing.
(3) ATSU A/C Interface Software
(a) Characteristics
This software is provided by a set of disks.
It complies with ARINC 615 Specification.
(b) Operation
The different functions provided are :
- monitoring of the system : power supply and BITE functions
- acquisition of the aircraft parameters for applications
software use
- management of the air/ground communications (ARF)
- management of the communication with the on-board peripheral
units
- management of the human/machin interface (MCDU, printer and
alert function)
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(a) Characteristics
This software is provided in a set of disks.
(b) Operation
A routing policy lists a set of allowed media, with a
preference order and the conditions which lead to a change of
media.
A downlink AOC message is submitted to the ACARS router with a
routing policy code. The meaning of this code is customizable
for hosted AOC applications and ATSU 619 peripherals except
FMGC: it can specify a subnetwork to be used, an ordered list
of subnetworks and a service provider for the VHF subnetwork.
The configuration database contains two software
pin-programming: HFDL pin-programming for ATC applications and

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VHF3 voice/data switching through the MCDU (it will be
inhibited if ATC applications are uploaded).
- downlink messages priorities.
(5) Router Parameters software
(a) Characteristics
(b) Operation
This software consists of a database containing the standard DSP
world map database:
- media configuration tables
The media configuration tables give the ARINC 618 parameters
for each air/ground communication medium, such as timers,
counters, identifiers.
There is a Satcom media configuration table and a VHF media
configuration table for each service provider.
- VHF world map
The VHF world map database contains the VHF geographical areas
for each service provider.
The world map is described over 512 rectangular areas defined
by the latitude/longitude of their south-east limits. It can be
presented in an array form or in graphic format.
The first defined area is delimited by 90N at its north border
and 180W at the west border.
In the standard DSP world map, the order of the service
providers is not taken into account. When more than one service
provider cover an area, a scan mask must be defined.
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(b) Operation
A routing policy lists a set of allowed media, with a
preference order and the conditions which lead to a change of
media.
A downlink AOC message is submitted to the ACARS router with a
routing policy code. The meaning of this code is customizable
for hosted AOC applications and ATSU 619 peripherals except
FMGC: it can specify a subnetwork to be used, an ordered list
of subnetworks and a service provider for the VHF subnetwork.
The configuration database contains three software
pin-programming:
- HFDL pin-programming for ATC applications
- VHF3 voice/data switching through the MCDU (it will be
inhibited if ATC applications are uploaded)
- downlink messages priorities
- VDL2 parameters.
(5) Router Parameters software
(a) Characteristics
(b) Operation
This software consists of a database containing the standard DSP
world map database:
- media configuration tables
The media configuration tables give the ARINC 618 parameters
for each air/ground communication medium, such as timers,
counters, identifiers, VDL2 parameters.
configuration table and a HF media configuration table for each
service provider.
- VHF world map
The VHF world map database contains the VHF geographical areas
for each service provider.
The world map is described over 512 rectangular areas defined
by the latitude/longitude of their south-east limits. It can be
presented in an array form or in graphic format.
The first defined area is delimited by 90N at its north border
and 180W at the west border.
In the standard DSP world map, the order of the service
providers is not taken into account. When more than one service
provider cover an area, a scan mask must be defined.

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(a) Characteristics
This software is provided by a set of disks.

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7. Operation
_________
(1) ATSU A/C INTERFACE software loading

The loading procedure is ensured by the Boot software included in
the ATSU hardware case.
The ATSU is first to be loaded with the A/C INTERFACE software which
takes A/C configuration and adaptation to different system interfaces
into account.
It contains namely air/ground communication services and the router
function.
The adaptation to the A/C configuration is also ensured through pin
programming acquisition, either from hard ATSU pin programming, or
from pin programming information received from CFDIU (configuration
label).
NOTE : The ATSU is automatically reseted after a software loading

____
operation through an internal mechanism.
The LRU IDENTIFICATION function from the BITE enables to
display the software version reference in order to check the
correct uploading.
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(2) ATSU Configuration software loading

The ATSU Configuration software is uploaded in the ATSU.
It consists of a database containing routing policies definitions and
configuration elements.
This database enables the manufacturer to modify configuration
parameters (flexibility improvement).
(3) Loading of ATSU router parameters software

The ATSU router parameters software is uploaded in the ATSU.
It contains the standard DSP world map database: media configuration
tables and VHF world map.
This database gives the list of VHF datalink service providers
available in each geographical area: automatic selection of VHF
frequency depending on the aircraft position as well as the scan mask
entered by the airline.

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(4) AOC software and database loading

In Pre-FANS configuration, the AOC application software and the
associated database are uploaded in the ATSU.
The AOC software package contains the specific airline datalink
applications.
Remote AOC applications are also embedded in peripherals which some
of them are optional such as DMU, Cabin Terminals (remote AOC
peripherals).

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
B. ATSU DATALINK applications
Three menus are available:
(1) Air/Ground Communication Menu
(Ref. Fig. 014)

The COMM MENU gives access to:
- the COMM INIT page to initialize the datalink communications
- the VHF3 DATA MODE page to select the Data mode and the VDR3
frequency
- the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page to select the Voice mode and the VDR3
frequency
- the COMM STATUS page to display the availability of the VHF3 and
SATCOM networks
- the COMPANY CALL page to display the message content and to
validate a VOICE-GO-AHEAD
- the MAINTENANCE page which comprises a TEST part and an AUDIT part
These menus are developped in AMM 46-24-00, P. Block 001.
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B. ATSU DATALINK applications
Three menus are available:
(1) Air/Ground Communication Menu
(Ref. Fig. 014A)

The COMM MENU gives access to:
- the COMM CONFIG page to initialize the datalink communications
- the VHF3 DATA MODE page to select the Data mode and the VDR3
frequency
- the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page to select the Voice mode and the VDR3
frequency
- the COMM STATUS page to display the availability of the VHF3 and
SATCOM networks
- the MAINTENANCE page which comprises a TEST part, a STATISTICS part
and an AUDIT part
These menus are developped in AMM 46-24-00, P. Block 001.

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ATIMS - Access to COMM MENU
Figure 014

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ATIMS - Access to COMM MENU Page
Figure 014A

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(2) Airline Company Menu
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 211-233, 236-238, 301-304,
(Ref. Fig. 015)
**ON A/C 201-210,
(Ref. Fig. 015A)
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The AOC menu is specific to the airline.

This menu is developped in AMM 46-23-00, P. Block 001.

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ATIMS - Access to AOC MENU

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Figure 015A

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
C. Datalink Alerts and Alarms

alerts and alarms in case of:
- AOC message receiving
- failure or unavailability of datalink functions.
The FWCs are used to generate these warning indications according to the
information provided by the ATSU. The conditions of
activation/deactivation of these warning indications are managed by the
ATSU, while the FWCs are in charge of display, priority and inhibition
management.
The warning indications are presented in the table herafter. No local

attention getters (aural or visual) are used for these ACARS warning
indications.
NOTE : The FWCs generate alerts entitled ACARS even though the ATSU is
____
installed on aircraft.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITIONS UPPER ECAM DU LOWER ECAM DU
MESSAGE INOP SYSTEM
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ATSU failure COM ACARS FAULT ACARS
(amber message) (amber message)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Loss of datalink function or ACARS STBY
unavailable datalink function (green right memo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AOC message received ACARS MSG
(green right memo)
(pulsing for 60s,
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
reception of a COMPANY CALL ACARS CALL
request message (green right memo)
(pulsing for 60s,
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VDR3 in voice mode VHF3 VOICE
(not available for data (green right memo)
transmission)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Only one alert is activated by the AOC hosted application: the
ACARS MSG memo. The condition of activation of this memo is AOC
application dependent.
The ACARS CALL memo is displayed on the upper ECAM DU when a

COMPANY CALL request is received from the ground. The condition
of activation of this memo is processed directly by the air/ground
communication functions and is not AOC application dependent.
The ACARS STBY memo is generated when the datalink communications

between air and ground are lost or unavailable. Namely, when one
of the three data or set of data: ARN, Flight Identification and
scan mask is unavailable for the ATSU, this memo is displayed.

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**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

- AOC message reception
management.
A pin-programming is activated on the FWC following airline request to

generate:
- ACARS messages when the ACARS installed hard pin-programming is
activated
- ATSU messages when the ATSU installed hard pin-programming is
activated
(1) ECAM messages related to AOC application

When an uplink message is received on-board for the ATSU hosted AOC
application, the following alerts are generated.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITIONS UPPER ECAM DU MESSAGES
ACARS installed ATSU installed
pin-prog activated pin-prog activated
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AOC message has been received ACARS MSG COMPANY MSG
from the ground (green right memo, (green right memo,
pulsing for 10s, not flashing)
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
A message requesting a voice ACARS CALL COMPANY CALL
communication has been (green right memo, (green right memo,
received from the ground pulsing for 10s not flashing)
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The crew has received a high COMPANY ALERT
importance message from the (green left memo,
company. pulsing for 180s,
then steady
with the BUZZER
continuous sound)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) ECAM messages related to the AOC datalink failure

The crew is informed of the datalink system status by the ECAM
messages described in the table below:

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
pin-prog activated pin-prog activate
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ATSU failure: the ATSU is COM ACARS FAULT DATALINK ATSU FAULT
not working any more. (amber message) (amber message with
No datalink communications MASTER CAUT light
between ground and and Single Chime
aircraft are available. activated)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ATSU initialization failure COM ACARS FAULT DATALINK ATSU FAULT
Some essential parameters ATSU INIT FAULT
are missing for ATSU working. (amber message with
No datalink communications MAST CAUT light and
between ground and aircraft Single Chime
are available until the crew activated)
enters the missing parameters.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Temporary loss of AOC datalink ACARS STBY COMPANY DATALINK STBY
communication: the air-ground (green right memo) (green left memo)
communication means used for
AOC application are temporarily
unavailable but not failed.
The ATSU is trying to recover
the datalink communication
with the ground
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
AOC datalink communication DATALINK COMPANY FAULT
failure: the air-ground (amber message)
AOC application are all
failed. The datalink
communications are definitely
unavailable.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3) ECAM messages related to the datalink media failure

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VHF3 data loss: VDR3 is failed COM VHF 3 FAULT COM VHF 3 DATA FAULT
for datalink communication. (amber message) (amber message)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SATCOM data loss: SATCOM is COM SATCOM FAULT COM SATCOM DATA FAULT
failed for datalink (amber message) (amber message)
communication.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VHF3 in voice mode: the VHF3 is VHF 3 VOICE VHF 3 VOICE
currently used in voice mode. (green right memo) (green left memo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The crew has received a message SATCOM ALERT
requesting a voice communication (green right memo)
from the ground.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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management.

generate:
- ACARS messages when the ACARS installed hard pin-programming is
activated
- ATSU messages when the ATSU installed hard pin-programming is
activated
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
then steady
with the BUZZER
continuous sound)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) ECAM messages related to the AOC datalink failure

messages described in the table below:

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
not working any more. (amber message) (amber message with
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
are missing for ATSU working. (amber message with
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
with the ground
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
failure: the air-ground (amber message)
unavailable.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3) ECAM messages related to the datalink media failure

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
for datalink communication. (amber message) (amber message)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
communication.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HF1 data failure without loss COM HF 1 DATA FAULT
of HF1: HF1 is failed for (amber message)
datalink communications (only activated if the
pin program HFDR1
installed is set to
ground)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
currently used in voice mode. (green right memo) (green left memo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
from the ground.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
All the installed HFDR are in HF VOICE
voice mode (green right memo)
(only activated if the
pin program HFDR1
installed is set to
ground)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HF data on ground HF DATA OVRD
(green right memo)
(only activated if the
pin program HFDR1
installed is set to
ground)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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8. Test
____
A. BITE Architecture
(Ref. Fig. 016)

The ATIMS BITE is used to facilitate the aircraft maintenance in
compliance with ABD048 specifications.
It detects, identifies and memorizes the internal and external failures
related to the ATIMS system:
- ATSU internal failures
- external interface failures with ATSU peripherals.
The ATIMS BITE is ensured by the ATSU which concentrates the failure
information provided by the ATSU internal monitoring.
This BITE is of type 1 and operates in two modes:
- normal mode
- MENU mode
(1) Normal mode

During the normal mode, the BITE:
- monitors the ATSU status
- monitors data inputs from the various ATIMS peripherals (FMGC,
MCDU, CFDIU,...)
- permanently transmits ATIMS system status and its identification
message to the CFDIU.
In case of fault detection, the BITE stores the information in the
fault memories and transmits it to the CFDIU by an ARINC 429 message
(Label 356).
The BITE memorizes the failures which occurred during the last 63
flight legs.
(2) Menu mode
(a) System Report/Test Function
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(Ref. Fig. 017)
**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
(Ref. Fig. 017A)

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ATIMS - BITE Architecture
Figure 016

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Access to the ATIMS SYSTEM REPORT/TEST Page
Figure 017

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Access to the ATIMS SYSTEM REPORT/TEST Page
Figure 017A

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The BITE information (system report) and the test request (system
test function) are available through MCDU menus which allow to
communicate with ATIMS BITE via the CFDIU.
To gain access to the BITE, it is necessary to use one MCDU (Ref.
22-82-00).
All the information displayed on the MCDU during the BITE test
configuration can be printed by the printer.
ATIMS maintenance menu is only accessible on ground from the
general maintenance menu and the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST page.
This mode enables communication between the CFDIU and the ATIMS
BITE by means of the MCDU.
(b) LAST LEG REPORT page
(Ref. Fig. 018)

This report contains the failure messages (internal and external,
Class 1 and 2) recorded during the last flight. It is available
at the end of the flight. Each failure message is reported with
the failure classes defined by the CFDS standard.
(c) PREVIOUS LEGS REPORT page
(Ref. Fig. 019)

This report contains the fault messages related to the external
or internal failures (Class 1 or 2) recorded during the previous
63 flight legs.
(d) LRU IDENTIFICATION page
(Ref. Fig. 020)

This menu enables to display the identification of the various
ATIMS components (ATSU and Software packages). It is used to
check the uploading of the correct software Part Number:
- Part Number and Serial Number of the ATSU (hardware case - FIN
1TX1)
- Part Number and Serial Number of the DCDU 1 and DCDU 2 (FIN
2TX1 and 2TX2)
- Part Number of the SOFTWARE-ATSU A/C INTERFACE (FIN 20TX)
- Part Number of the SOFTWARE-ATSU CONFIGURATION (FIN 21TX)
- Part Number of the SOFTWARE-ATSU ROUTER PARAM (FIN 30TX)
- Part Number of the SOFTWARE-AOC (FIN 22TX)
- Part Number of the SOFTWARE-AOC DATABASE (FIN 24TX)
If one component is missing in a given configuration, the
corresponding line is not displayed.

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ATIMS - LAST LEG REPORT Page
Figure 018

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ATIMS - PREVIOUS LEGS REPORT Page
Figure 019

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ATIMS - LRU IDENTIFICATION Page
Figure 020

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(e) GROUND SCANNING page
(Ref. Fig. 021)

This function is based on the monitoring and the fault analysis
during the flight and enables consultation of the ATIMS failure
recordings.
The ATSU peripheral monitoring and internal cyclic tests are used
in order to detect transient failures.
(f) TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA page
(Ref. Fig. 022)

This function provides correlation parameters and snapshot data
concerning the failure displayed in the LAST LEG REPORT and the
PREVIOUS LEGS REPORT pages.
(g) CLASS 3 FAULTS page
(Ref. Fig. 023)

This menu enables to display the Class 3 faults recorded during
the last flight leg.
(h) SYSTEM TEST page
(Ref. Fig. 024)

The ATIMS BITE test is initiated when pressing the line key
adjacent to the SYSTEM TEST indication.
The test ends with the display of the following message on the
MCDU:
- TEST OK indication when all the tests are completed and no
failure has been detected
- or the failure message(s) when one or more failures have been
detected.
(i) GROUND REPORT page
(Ref. Fig. 025)

This function is used to present Class 1, 2 or 3 internal
failures when they are detected on ground.
The relevant trouble shooting data are displayed by pressing the
line key adjacent to the failure indication.
These failures differ from those displayed on the LAST LEG REPORT
page.

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ATIMS - GROUND SCANNING Page
Figure 021

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ATIMS - TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA Page
Figure 022

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ATIMS - CLASS 3 FAULT Page
Figure 023

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ATIMS - SYSTEM TEST Page

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ATIMS - SYSTEM TEST Page

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ATIMS - GROUND REPORT Page
Figure 025

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(j) SPECIFIC DATA page
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Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 026)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
This menu enables acces to different functions:

- 1L : LOAD STATUS (available in Pre-FANS+ configuration only)
- 2L : PIN PROGRAMMING to check the ATSU configuration with its
parity validity.
NOTE : The order of the pin programming display is in accordance

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with the one of the ATSU input connector:
- a pin programming not defined (spare) is displayed with
a zero value.
- an active pin programming is displayed with a 1 value.
- 3L : DUMP TSD
- 4L : SW P/N PRINT OUT

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ATIMS - SPECIFIC DATA Page
Figure 026

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INTERFACES - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
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TASK 46-21-00-860-001
Initialization Procedure of the ATSU Router
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
Job Set-up Information
A. Referenced Information
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REFERENCE DESIGNATION
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24-41-00-861-002 Energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits from the

External Power
31-60-00-860-001 EIS Start Procedure
34-10-00-860-002 ADIRS Start Procedure
46-21-00-860-002 Procedure to Get Access to the DSP USER-DEFINED Pages
46-21-00-860-003 Programming of ARINC ASIA (USER-DEFINED)
46-21-00-860-004 Programming of NEWARINCEU DSP (USER-DEFINED)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 157-158,
46-21-00-991-008 Fig. 201
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
46-21-00-991-008-A Fig. 201A

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**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
46-21-00-991-009 Fig. 202
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-009-B Fig. 202A
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
46-21-00-991-009-C Fig. 202B
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-009-A Fig. 202C
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
46-21-00-991-011 Fig. 203
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3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-053
A. Energize the aircraft electrical circuits

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).

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Subtask 46-21-00-865-054
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
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49VU AUTO FLT/MCDU/1 11CA1 B01
49VU SDAC/1/SPLY 3WV F04
49VU FWS/FWC1/SPLY 3WW F01
49VU COM/RMP/1 2RG1 G10
121VU CFDS/CFDIU/SPLY 2TW J18
121VU COM NAV/VHF/3 2RC3 L05
121VU COM NAV/RMP/3 2RG3 L03
121VU AUTO FLT/MCDU/2 11CA2 N20
121VU EIS/FWC2/SPLY 2WW Q07
**ON A/C 151-199, 201-210,
121VU AIDS/DMU 4TV K15
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Subtask 46-21-00-860-058
C. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Do the ADIRS start procedure (Ref. TASK 34-10-00-860-002).
(2) Do the EIS start procedure (Ref. TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(3) On the center pedestal, on the ATC/TCAS control unit, set:

- the ATC system 1 or 2 to on
- the ATC/TCAS mode selector switch to XPNDR.

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4. Procedure
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**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-059
A. Initialization of the ATSU Router

(Ref. Fig. 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008, 202/TASK 46-21-00-991-009)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
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1. On the center pedestal, on the

RMP 1 (2 or 3):
- set the ON/OFF switch to ON
- set VHF 3
2. On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3): On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

- push the MCDU MENU mode key. - the MCDU MENU page comes into view.
On the MCDU MENU page:

- the ATSU prompt is shown.
On the upper ECAM DU:

- the ACARS STBY memo is shown.
NOTE : This memo shows that the ATSU

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router is not initialized.
3. On the MCDU MENU page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

- push the line key adjacent to - the ATSU DATALINK page comes into
the ATSU indication. view.
4. On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

- push the line key adjacent to - the COMM MENU page comes into view.
the (REQ) COMM indication.
On the COMM MENU page:

- the ENTER A/L IDENT message is shown
in the scratchpad.
5. On the COMM MENU page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

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MCDU Access to COMM MENU page
Figure 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008

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Figure 201A/TASK 46-21-00-991-008-A

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COMM INIT and VHF3 SCAN MASK pages
Figure 202/TASK 46-21-00-991-009

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ACTION RESULT
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- push the line key adjacent to - the COMM INIT page comes into view.
the COMM INIT indication.
On the COMM INIT page:

- make sure that the Aircraft
Registration Number is shown in the
A/C REGISTR field.
NOTE : This data comes from the CFDIU.

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6. On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3): On the COMM INIT page:

- push the CLR mode key until the - the scratchpad is empty and available
last scratchpad message goes for manual entry
out of view
7. On the COMM INIT page: On the COMM INIT page:

- enter the three-character code - the three characters of the A/L IDENT
of the A/L IDENT in the code come into view in the scratchpad
scratchpad
- push the line key adjacent to - the three characters of the A/L IDENT
the A/L IDENT indication (4L). code come into view in the related
boxes.

- enter the two-character code of - the two characters of the A/L IDENT
the A/L IDENT in the scratchpad code come into view in the scratchpad
- push the line key adjacent to - the two characters of the A/L IDENT
the A/L IDENT indication (3L). code come into view in the related
boxes.
- the ENTER VHF3 SCAN MASK message
comes into view in the scratchpad.

- push the CLR mode key to clear - the ENTER VHF3 SCAN MASK message goes
the scratchpad message. out of view in the scratchpad.
10. On the COMM INIT page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF3 SCAN MASK page comes into
the VHF3 SCAN MASK indication. view.
11. On the VHF3 SCAN MASK page: On the VHF3 SCAN MASK page:

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ACTION RESULT
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- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the ERASE
the SCAN MASK *ERASE indication goes out of view then
indication. comes into view again.
NOTE : This function erases the

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selections that you made before.
- push successively the line - make sure that the selected Service
keys adjacent to the Service Providers are in cyan
Providers (SP) indications in - the SELECT indication goes out of
the appropriate priority view and the priority number of
order. selection #1 (thru #7) comes into
view.
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the SCAN
the SCAN MASK LOAD* MASK LOAD indication goes out of view
indication. then comes into view again.

- the ACARS STBY memo goes out of view.
NOTE : The initialization of the ATSU

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router is now completed.
14. On the RMP1 (2 or 3):

- if the ACARS indication is not
shown in the ACTIVE window,
push the transfer pushbutton
switch (double arrow) between
the two windows.
NOTE : The ATSU controls the VHF

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3 frequency.
15. On the VHF3 SCAN MASK page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

the RETURN TO COMM INIT
indication.

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ACTION RESULT
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the RETURN TO COMM MENU
indication.
17. On the COMM MENU page: On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the DATA indication, the Service
the VHF3 DATA MODE indication. Provider name and the related
frequency indications come into view
in the top section of the page.
- make sure that the list of the
Service Providers shown is the same
as the selection you made on the VHF3
SCAN MASK page.
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-059-B
CAUTION : IF YOU CUSTOMIZED THE ATSU-ROUTER PARAMETER-DATABASE WITH THE

_______
TWO- AND THREE-LETTER AIRLINE IDENTIFICATION AND WITH A SCAN
MASK, DO NO TRY TO DO THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU
ROUTER. THE ROUTER IS AUTOMATICALLY INITIALIZED. ON THE COMM
CONFIG PAGE OF THE MCDU:
- ALL THE MANDATORY PARAMETERS ARE SHOWN IN GREEN , AND YOU
CANNOT CHANGE THEM
- THE VHF3 SCAN SELECT AND THE CONFIG ACTIVATE PROMPTS ARE NOT
SHOWN.
R (Ref. Fig. 201A/TASK 46-21-00-991-008-A, 202A/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-B)

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Access to COMM CONFIG and VHF3 SCAN SELECT pages
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RMP 1 (2 or 3):
- set VHF 3



- the ACARS STBY memo or the DATALINK
ATSU FAULT + ATSU INIT FAULT warning
is shown.
NOTE : This warning shows that the ATSU

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the COMM indication.

- the ENTER ACARS A/L IDENT message is
shown in the scratchpad.

- push the line key adjacent to - the COMM CONFIG page comes into view.
the COMM CONFIG indication.
On the COMM CONFIG page:

A/C REGISTR field.

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6. On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3): On the COMM CONFIG page:

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ACTION RESULT
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out of view.
7. On the COMM CONFIG page: On the COMM CONFIG page:

- enter the three-character code - the three characters of the STANDARD
of the STANDARD A/L ID in the A/L ID code come into view in the
scratchpad scratchpad
- push the line key adjacent to - the three characters of the STANDARD
the STANDARD A/L ID indication A/L ID code come into view in the
(4L). related boxes.

- enter the two-character code of - the two characters of the ACARS A/L
the ACARS A/L ID in the ID code come into view in the
- push the line key adjacent to - the two characters of the ACARS A/L
the ACARS A/L ID indication ID code come into view in the related
(3L). boxes.
- the ENTER VHF3 SCAN SELECT message
NOTE : If this message does not come

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into view and if you do not want
a new scan mask, go to step 15.

- push the CLR mode key to clear - the ENTER VHF3 SCAN SELECT message
the scratchpad message. goes out of view in the scratchpad.
10. On the COMM CONFIG page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page comes into
the VHF3 SCAN SEL indication. view.
11. On the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page: On the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the SELECT
the NEW SCAN *SELECT indication goes out of view then

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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Providers (SP) indications in - the arrow indication goes out of view
the appropriate priority and the priority number of selection
order. #1 (thru #11) comes into view.
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the SCAN SEL
the SCAN SEL ACTIVATE* ACTIVATE indication goes out of view
- the Service Providers selected on the
scan mask are shown in green.

goes out of view.

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the two windows.

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3 frequency.
15. On the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

the RETURN indication.

- push the line key adjacent to - the MANUAL indication, the Service

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SCAN SELECT page.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-059-C
CAUTION : IF YOU CUSTOMIZED THE ATSU-ROUTER PARAMETER-DATABASE WITH THE

_______
TWO- AND THREE-LETTER AIRLINE IDENTIFICATION AND WITH A SCAN
MASK, DO NO TRY TO DO THE INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE OF THE ATSU
ROUTER. THE ROUTER IS AUTOMATICALLY INITIALIZED. ON THE COMM
CONFIG PAGE OF THE MCDU:
- ALL THE MANDATORY PARAMETERS ARE SHOWN IN GREEN , AND YOU
CANNOT CHANGE THEM
- THE VHF3 SCAN SELECT AND THE CONFIG ACTIVATE PROMPTS ARE NOT
SHOWN.
**ON A/C 157-158,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 157-158,
(Ref. Fig. 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 201A/TASK 46-21-00-991-008-A)

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R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 202B/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-C)
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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RMP 1 (2 or 3):
- set VHF 3



is shown.
NOTE : This warning shows that the ATSU

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- the ENTER ACARS A/L IDENT message is
shown in the scratchpad.

the COMM CONFIG indication.

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Access to COMM CONFIG and VHF3 SCAN SELECT pages
Figure 202B/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-C

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the COMM CONFIG page:
- make sure that the A/C ICAO code is
shown in the A/C ICAO CODE field.
NOTE : This data comes from the ATC

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transponders.

A/C REGISTR field.

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out of view.

- enter the three-character code - the three characters of the STANDARD
of the STANDARD A/L ID in the A/L ID code come into view in the
- push the line key adjacent to - the three characters of the STANDARD
the STANDARD A/L ID indication A/L ID code come into view in the
(4L). related boxes.
- push the line key adjacent to - the STANDARD A/L ID code is

the CONFIG ACTIVATE indication validated.
(1R).

- enter the two-character code of - the two characters of the ACARS A/L
the ACARS A/L ID in the ID code come into view in the
- push the line key adjacent to - the two characters of the ACARS A/L
the ACARS A/L ID indication ID code come into view in the related
(3L). boxes.
- push the line key adjacent to - the ACARS A/L ID code is validated.
the CONFIG ACTIVATE indication - the ENTER VHF3 SCAN SELECT message
(1R). comes into view in the scratchpad.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- push the CLR mode key to clear - the ENTER VHF3 SCAN SELECT message
the scratchpad message. goes out of view in the scratchpad.
NOTE : If this message does not come

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into view and if you do not want
a new scan mask, go to step 15.

- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page comes into
the VHF3 SCAN SEL indication view.
(4R).
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the SELECT
the NEW SCAN *SELECT indication goes out of view then

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Providers (SP) indications in - the arrow indication goes out of view
the appropriate priority and the priority number of selection
order. #1 (thru #11) comes into view.
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the SCAN SEL
the SCAN SEL ACTIVATE* ACTIVATE indication goes out of view
- the Service Providers selected on the
scan mask are shown in green.
14. On the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

On the COMM CONFIG page: On the upper ECAM DU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the ACARS STBY memo or the DATALINK
the CONFIG ACTIVATE indication ATSU FAULT + ATSU INIT FAULT warning
(1R). goes out of view.

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ACTION RESULT
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the two windows.

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3 frequency.

- push the line key adjacent to - the MANUAL indication, the Service
SCAN SELECT page.
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-059-A
NOTE : Operators with an ADCC CHINA or AEROTHAI DSP contract must do this
____
procedure:
- if ADCC or AEROTHAI is in the ATSU scan mask, erase it
- program ARINC ASIA DSP (USER-DEFINED) (Ref. TASK 46-21-00-860-
003)
- select ARINC ASIA DSP in the scan mask.
ARINC ASIA service provider has the same characteristics as ADCC
CHINA and AEROTHAI DSPs and permits operation with these two
service providers.

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NOTE : Operators with an ARINC EUROPE DSP contract must do this procedure
____
to ensure transparency when the ARINC EUROPE DSP changes of
frequency:
- do the programming of NEWARINCEU DSP (USER-DEFINED) (Ref. TASK
46-21-00-860-004)
- select ARINC EUROPE and NEWARINCEU DSP in the scan mask.
Airlines can program the NEWARINCEU DSP (USER-DEFINED) before the
frequency change date of the ARINC EUROPE DSP.
Airlines can have the ARINC EUROPE and NEWARINCEU DSP in their
scan mask after the frequency change and erase the ARINC EUROPE
DSP later.
R (Ref. Fig. 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008, 202C/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-A)
R **ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
R (Ref. Fig. 203/TASK 46-21-00-991-011)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
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ACTION RESULT
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RMP 1 (2 or 3):
- set VHF 3



- the ACARS STBY memo is shown.
NOTE : This memo shows that the ATSU

____


R

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Access to COMM INIT and VHF3 SCAN MASK pages
R Figure 202C/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-A

R

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MCDU Access to DSP USER-DEFINED pages
Figure 203/TASK 46-21-00-991-011

R

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ACTION RESULT
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the (REQ) COMM indication.

- the ENTER A/L IDENT message is shown
in the scratchpad.

the COMM INIT indication.
On the COMM INIT page:

A/C REGISTR field.

____

out of view

- enter the three-character code - the three characters of the A/L IDENT
of the A/L IDENT in the code come into view in the scratchpad
scratchpad
- push the line key adjacent to - the three characters of the A/L IDENT
the A/L IDENT-3 indication code come into view in the related
(4L). boxes.

- enter the two-character code of - the two characters of the A/L IDENT
the A/L IDENT in the scratchpad code come into view in the scratchpad
- push the line key adjacent to - the two characters of the A/L IDENT
the A/L IDENT-2 indication code come into view in the related
(3L). boxes.
- the ENTER VHF3 SCAN MASK message

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ACTION RESULT
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- push the CLR mode key to clear - the ENTER VHF3 SCAN MASK message goes
the scratchpad message. out of view in the scratchpad.

- push the line key adjacent to - the first VHF3 SCAN MASK page comes
the VHF3 SCAN MASK indication. into view.
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the ERASE
the ALL INPUTS *ERASE indication goes out of view then

____
12. On the VHF3 SCAN MASK pages: On the VHF3 SCAN MASK pages:
Providers (SP) indications in - the SELECT indication goes out of
the appropriate priority view and the priority number of
order. selection #1 (thru #7) comes into
view.
NOTE : You can add two more
____
service providers for the
scan mask (Ref. TASK 46-
21-00-860-002).
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the SCAN
the SCAN MASK ACTIVATE* MASK ACTIVATE indication goes out of
indication. view then comes into view again.

- the ACARS STBY memo goes out of view.

____

the two windows.

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ACTION RESULT
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3 frequency.
15. On the VHF3 SCAN MASK page: On the MCDU 1 (2 or 3):

the RETURN TO COMM INIT
indication.

indication.
- push the line key adjacent to - the DATA indication, the Service
SCAN MASK pages.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
5. Close-up
________
Subtask 46-21-00-860-060
A. Put the aircraft back to its initial configuration.
(1) On the MCDU 1, push the line key adjacent to the RETURN indication
until the MCDU MENU page comes into view.

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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R **ON A/C 062-099, 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,
R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
TASK 46-21-00-860-002
Procedure to Get Access to the DSP USER-DEFINED Pages
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
46-21-00-991-008 Fig. 201
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-152, 159-199, 201-203, 210-249, 251-299, 301-399,

R 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-008-A Fig. 201A
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-152, 159-199, 201-203, 210-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-009-B Fig. 202A

R

EFF : 062-099, 106-149, 151-199, 201-249,
251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
46-21-00

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-152, 157-199, 201-203, 210-249, 251-299, 301-399,

R 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-152,157-199,201-203,210-238,301-310,
401-499,
46-21-00-991-009-C Fig. 202B
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
46-21-00-991-009-A Fig. 202C

46-21-00-991-011 Fig. 203
R **ON A/C 062-099, 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
3. __________
Job Set-up
**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Subtask 46-21-00-861-076

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002)

R

EFF : 062-099, 106-149, 151-199, 201-249,
251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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Subtask 46-21-00-865-067
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
49VU L/G/LGCIU/SYS1/NORM 1GA C09
121VU DATA/LOADER/SPLY 3TD J16
121VU HYDRAULIC/LGCIU/SYS2 2GA Q35
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
121VU DLS&/DLRB/SPLY 5TD J15

R **ON A/C 062-099, 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
4. Procedure
_________
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Subtask 46-21-00-869-050
A. Procedure to get access to the DSP USER DEFINED Pages

You can add two more service providers with the DSP USER-DEFINED1 and DSP
USER-DEFINED2 pages.
This procedure gives access to these pages and shows how to load a
user-defined service provider.
NOTE : The procedure that follows, is applicable to each MCDU and is for
____
DSP USER-DEFINED1. For DSP USER-DEFINED2, use the indications
between parentheses.
The actions and the results of this procedure occur on the MCDU
used.

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**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
(Ref. Fig. 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-152, 159-199, 201-203, 210-249, 251-299, 301-399,

R 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 201A/TASK 46-21-00-991-008-A)
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-152, 159-199, 201-203, 210-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 202A/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-B)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-152, 157-199, 201-203, 210-249, 251-299, 301-399,

R 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-152,157-199,201-203,210-238,301-310,
401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 202B/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-C)
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
(Ref. Fig. 202C/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-A, 203/TASK 46-21-00-991-011)

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
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ACTION RESULT
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1. Adjust the brightness of the MCDU The MCDU is on.

screen.
2. Push the MCDU MENU mode key. The MCDU MENU page comes into view.
3. Push the line key adjacent to the The ATSU DATALINK page comes into view.
ATSU indication.
4. Push the line key adjacent to the The COMM MENU page comes into view.
COMM indication.
5. Push the line key adjacent to the The COMM INIT page comes into view.
COMM INIT indication.
6. Push the line key adjacent to the The VHF3 SCAN MASK page 1/2 comes into
VHF3 SCAN MASK indication. view.
7. Push the right arrow key on the The VHF3 SCAN MASK page 2/2 comes into
keyboard. view.
8. Enter password NEW DSP with the The NEW DSP indication is shown in the
keyboard. MCDU scratchpad.
9. Push line key 2R (3R). The DSP USER-DEFINED1 (DSP

USER-DEFINED2) page comes into view.
10. Enter each new Service Provider The parameter is shown in the MCDU
parameter. scratchpad.
NOTE : Use only alphanumeric

____
characters (from A to Z
and from 0 to 9).
Do not use dashes, dots
or spaces.
You must enter the DSP
frequency in this format
XXX.xxx.

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
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ACTION RESULT
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11. Push the line key adjacent to The parameter is shown in the parameter
the parameter field. field.
12. Push the line key adjacent to The new DSP is loaded.
the LOAD* indication.
13. Push the line key adjacent to The VHF3 SCAN MASK page 2/2 comes into
the RETURN indication. view:
- the loaded DSP name is shown in the
field adjacent to line key 2R (3R).
NOTE : You can select this new DSP in

____
the VHF3 scan mask.

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
TASK 46-21-00-860-003
Programming of ARINC ASIA (USER-DEFINED)
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-008 Fig. 201
**ON A/C 151-156, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-008-A Fig. 201A

R
R 46-21-00-991-009-B Fig. 202A
R **ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
R Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 151-158,201-209,
R 46-21-00-991-009-C Fig. 202B

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-009-A Fig. 202C
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
46-21-00-991-011 Fig. 203
**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
3. __________
Job Set-up
**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Subtask 46-21-00-861-077

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002)
Subtask 46-21-00-865-068
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,


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**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
4. Procedure
_________
**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Subtask 46-21-00-869-051
A. Programming of ARINC ASIA DSP (USER-DEFINED)

This procedure gives access to the USER-DEFINED1 page and shows how to
load the ARINC ASIA service provider.
NOTE : The procedure that follows is applicable to each MCDU and is for
____
used.
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008)
**ON A/C 151-156, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
R **ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
R Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 151-158,201-209,
R (Ref. Fig. 202B/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-C)

EFF :

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 202C/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-A)
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
(Ref. Fig. 203/TASK 46-21-00-991-011)
**ON A/C 062-099, 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

screen.
ATSU indication.
COMM indication.
7. Push the next page function key The VHF3 SCAN MASK page 2/2 comes into
on the keyboard. view.

10. Enter each one of the ARINC ASIA The parameter is shown in the MCDU
parameters that follow: scratchpad.

EFF :

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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE : Only use alphanumeric
____
and from 0 to 9).
or spaces.
frequency in this format:
XXX.xxx.
- DSP NAME: ARINC ASIA

- FREQUENCY: 131.450MHZ
- SQUITTER ID: XA
- CATB: NO
- SEC CHANNEL: NO
- RETRY: 4
- RETRY DELAY: 10/25
12. Push the line key adjacent to The ARINC ASIA DSP is loaded.
- the loaded ARINC ASIA DSP name is
shown in the field adjacent to line
key 2R (3R).
NOTE : You can select ARINC ASIA DSP in

____
the VHF3 scan mask.

EFF :

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**ON A/C 062-099, 153-158, 204-209,
TASK 46-21-00-860-004
Programming of NEWARINCEU DSP (USER-DEFINED)
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
46-21-00-991-008 Fig. 201
**ON A/C 153-156, 204-209,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 153-156,204-209,
46-21-00-991-008-A Fig. 201A

R
R 46-21-00-991-009-B Fig. 202A
R **ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 153-156,204-209,

R Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 153-158,204-209,
R 46-21-00-991-009-C Fig. 202B
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
46-21-00-991-009-A Fig. 202C

46-21-00-991-011 Fig. 203

R

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**ON A/C 062-099, 153-158, 204-209,
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-082

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002)
Subtask 46-21-00-865-073
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,

**ON A/C 062-099, 153-158, 204-209,
4. Procedure
_________
Subtask 46-21-00-869-056
A. Programming of NEWARINCEU DSP (USER-DEFINED)

This procedure gives access to the USER-DEFINED1 page and shows how to
load the NEWARINCEU service provider.
NOTE : The procedure that follows is applicable to each MCDU and is for
____
used.

EFF :

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**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
(Ref. Fig. 201/TASK 46-21-00-991-008)
**ON A/C 153-156, 204-209,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 153-156,204-209,
R **ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 153-156,204-209,

R Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 153-158,204-209,
R (Ref. Fig. 202B/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-C)
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
(Ref. Fig. 202C/TASK 46-21-00-991-009-A, 203/TASK 46-21-00-991-011)
**ON A/C 062-099, 153-158, 204-209,
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

screen.
ATSU indication.
COMM indication.

EFF :

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Push the next page function key The VHF3 SCAN MASK page 2/2 comes into
on the keyboard. view.

10. Enter each one of the NEWARINCEU The parameter is shown in the MCDU
parameters that follow: scratchpad.
NOTE : Only use alphanumeric

____
and from 0 to 9).
or spaces.
frequency in this format:
XXX.xxx.
- DSP NAME: NEWARINCEU

- FREQUENCY: 131.825MHZ
- SQUITTER ID: XA
- CATB: NO
- SEC CHANNEL: NO
- RETRY: 4
- RETRY DELAY: 10/25
12. Push the line key adjacent to The NEWARINCEU DSP is loaded.
- the loaded NEWARINCEU DSP name is
shown in the field adjacent to line
key 2R (3R).
NOTE : You can select NEWARINCEU DSP in

____
the VHF3 scan mask.

EFF :

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______________________________________________________________________
INTERFACES - SERVICING
______________________
TASK 46-21-00-610-001
Uploading of the ATSU Software with the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit (MDDU)
CAUTION : YOU MUST DO THE UPLOADING OF THE AOC APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND
_______
ASSOCIATED DATABASE AFTER UPLOADING OF THE ATSU A/C INTERFACE
SOFTWARE. UPLOADING OF THE ATSU A/C INTERFACE SOFTWARE ERASES THE AOC
APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED DATABASE.
CAUTION : DO THE UPLOADING OF THE STANDARD AOC SOFTWARE (22TX) BEFORE YOU DO
_______
THE UPLOADING THE AOC DATABASE SOFTWARE (24TX).
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
24-41-00-862-002 De-energize the Aircraft Electrical Circuits Supplied
from the External Power
31-32-00-860-003 Procedure to Get Access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST/COM
Page
31-32-00-860-013 Procedure to Get Access to the SYSTEM
REPORT/TEST/INFO SYS Page
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
46-21-00-991-013 Fig. 301
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
46-21-00-991-013-A Fig. 301A

R

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301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-057
A. Energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
Subtask 46-21-00-865-058
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtask 46-21-00-860-067
(1) Make sure that the aircraft is in the ground configuration.
(2) On the overhead panel, on the Data Loading Selector, make sure that
the ON/OFF switch is at OFF.
Subtask 46-21-00-280-076
D. Refer to the Logic Diagram Before Uploading of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE
Software (Part A)
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 301/TASK 46-21-00-991-013)

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 301A/TASK 46-21-00-991-013-A)
**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-057
E. Do a check of the Reference(s) of the Software pre-loaded in the ATSU, on

the MCDU.
(1) Do the procedure to get access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST/COM page

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).
(2) First case, the access to the LRU IDENTIFICATION page is not
possible:
- no software is loaded in the ATSU so you can do the uploading
procedure in Para 4.
(3) Second case, the access to the LRU IDENTIFICATION page is possible:
- do a check of the reference of the software pre-loaded in the ATSU,
on the MCDU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the MCDU, on the SYSTEM On the MCDU:

REPORT/TEST/COM page 2/2: - the ATIMS menu page comes into view.
- push the line key adjacent to
the ACARS MU indication.
2. On the ATIMS page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the LRU IDENTIFICATION page comes
the LRU IDENT indication. into view
- make sure that the ATSU A/C INTERFACE
P/N reference shown is not the same
as the reference read on the disk(s)
of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software
20TX before you do the uploading
procedure in Para. 4.A.

R

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Logic Diagram to Upload the ATSU Softwares
Figure 301/TASK 46-21-00-991-013- 12 (SHEET 1)

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Logic Diagram to Upload the ATSU Softwares

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Logic Diagram to Upload the ATSU Software
Figure 301A/TASK 46-21-00-991-013-A12 (SHEET 1)

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Figure 301A/TASK 46-21-00-991-013-A22 (SHEET 2)

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE : On the disk (20TX), the last
____
number of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE
software reference is F1 but on
the LRU IDENTIFICATION page, the
last number of this reference is
00.
**ON A/C 155-158, 208-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-057-A
E. Do a Check of the Reference(s) of the Software pre-loaded in the ATSU, on

the MCDU.
(1) Do the procedure to get access to the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST/INFO SYS

page (Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-013).
possible:
- no software is loaded in the ATSU, so you can do the uploading
procedure in Para. 4.
on the MCDU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the MCDU: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the ATIMS menu page comes into view.
the ATIMS indication.

P/N reference shown is not the same
as the reference read on the disk(s)
of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software
20TX before you do the uploading
procedure in Para. 4.A.

EFF :

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
____
software reference is F1, but on
00.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 155-156, 159-199, 208-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 155-156,208-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-057-B
E. On the MCDU, do a Check of the Reference(s) of the Software pre-loaded in

the ATSU.

page (Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-013).
possible:
- no software is loaded in the ATSU, so you can do the uploading
procedure in Para. 4.
- on the MCDU, do a check of the reference of the software pre-loaded
in the ATSU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


- make sure that the P/N reference
shown:
for the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software
(disk 20TX)

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
for the ATSU CONFIGURATION software
(disk 21TX)
for the ATSU ROUTER PARAMETERS
software (disk 30TX)
is not the same as the reference read
on the disk(s) before you do the
uploading procedure in Para. 4.A.
**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-154,201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-057-C
E. Do a check of the Reference(s) of the Software pre-loaded in the ATSU, on

the MCDU.

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).
possible:
- no software is loaded in the ATSU so you can do the uploading
on the MCDU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


- make sure that the P/N reference
shown:

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(disk 20TX)
(disk 21TX)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 211-233, 236-238, 301-304,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-092
F. On the MCDU, do a Check of the Reference of the AOC Software/Database

pre-loaded in the ATSU.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. On the MCDU MENU page: On the MCDU:

On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the AOC MENU page comes into view.
the AOC MENU indication.
On the AOC MENU page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the AOC MISCELLANEOUS page comes into
the MISC indication. view.
On the AOC MISCELLANEOUS page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the AOC CONFIGURATION page comes into
the PART NUMBERS CONFIGURATION view
indication. - make sure that there is no AOC
Software/Database P/N reference shown
or that the AOC Software/Database P/N
reference is not the same as the

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
reference read on the disk(s) of the
AOC Software/Database 22TX/24TX
before you do the uploading procedure
in Para. 4.B.
**ON A/C 201-203, 210-210,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-092-A

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


3. On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the CO STD page comes into view.
the CO STD indication.
4. On the CO STD page On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the SYSTEM CONFIG page comes into
the CONFIG indication. view.
- make sure that there is no AOC
or that the AOC Software/Database P/N
reference shown is not the same as
the reference read on the disk(s) of
the AOC Software/Database 22TX/24TX
in Para. 4.B.

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R **ON A/C 204-209, 234-235, 239-249, 251-299, 305-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-092-B

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the MCDU, on the AOC MENU On the MCDU:

page: - the CONFIGURATION page comes into
- push line key adjacent to the view.
CONFIGURATION indication. On this page:
- make sure that there is no AOC
Software/Database part number
reference shown or that the AOC
Software/Database part number
AOC Software/Database 22TX/24TX
in Para. 4.B.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
4. Procedure
_________
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Subtask 46-21-00-970-053
A. Uploading of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE Software (20TX)

Upload
- first, the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software disk (20TX)
- then, the ATSU CONFIGURATION software disk (21TX) and/or ATSU ROUTER
PARAMETERS software disk (30TX).
NOTE : You can upload these last two software disks independently if the
____
ATSU A/C INTERFACE software is uploaded.
NOTE : The loading time for a full disk is twelve minutes approximately.
____

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NOTE : On the Data Loading Selector, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF between
____
each software uploading procedure. Thus, the ATSU performs a Power
On Self-Test (POST) to validate each uploading and the software is
operational.
NOTE : After the uploading procedures, the operator must do a check of

____
the reference of the data loaded in the computer, on the MCDU.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the overhead panel, on the On the display of the Data Loading

Data Loading Selector: Selector:
- set the ON/OFF switch to ON. - DB/N:
PUSH NEXT/PREV
indication is shown.
On the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit

(MDDU):
- the < < MDDU READY > > indication is
shown.

- push the PREV or NEXT key until - ATSU
you get the ATSU indication. NOT SELECTED

- Push the SEL CTL key. - ATSU
SELECTED
On the MDDU:
- the READY indication is shown.
4. On the MDDU: On the MDDU:

- put the disk of the ATSU A/C - then, the WAIT RESPONSE indication is
INTERFACE Software (20TX) into shown.
the disk drive, the label in
the forward direction.
On the MDDU:
- the TRANS IN PROG indication is
shown.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE : If a transfer fault occurs, we
____
recommend that you wait a
minimum of three minutes:
- after you set the ON/OFF
switch on the Data Loading
Selector to OFF and
- before you start the uploading
of the ATSU software again.
Thus, the ATSU can complete
its Power On Self-Test.

- the DATALINK ATSU FAULT warning is
shown.
On the MCDU:
- the ATSU prompt is not shown
NOTE : If more than one disk is

____
necessary for the uploading, the
EJECT DISK and INSERT DISK
indications are shown one after
the other. They tell the
operator to put a new disk into
the MDDU
- When all the disks are loaded into

the ATSU, the TRANS COMPLETE
indication is shown

- push the SEL CTL key. - ATSU
NOT SELECTED

- eject the disk from the disk - the < < MDDU READY > > indication is
drive. shown.
7. On the overhead panel, on the On the upper ECAM DU:

Data Loading Selector: - the DATALINK ATSU FAULT warning goes
- set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. out of view after approximately one
minute.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE : When the ON/OFF switch on the
____
Data Loading Selector is set to
OFF, the ATSU does a Power On
Self Test (POST). The DATALINK
ATSU FAULT warning goes out of
view at the end of this test.
If the DATALINK ATSU FAULT warning

stays in view at the end of the test:
- Open ciruit breakers 3TX1 and 5TX1
- Wait 10 seconds
- Close ciruit breakers 3TX1 and 5TX1
- Wait 60 seconds
- Make sure that the DATALINK ATSU
FAULT warning goes out of view.

- the ATSU prompt comes into view.
NOTE : If the ATSU Router is not

____
initialized, the DATALINK ATSU
FAULT + ATSU INIT FAULT warning
comes into view on the upper
ECAM DU.
R **ON A/C 239-249, 251-299, 311-399, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
R Subtask 46-21-00-970-053-A
R A. Uploading of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE Software (20TX)

R Upload
R - first, the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software disk (20TX)
R - then, the ATSU CONFIGURATION software disk (21TX) and/or ATSU ROUTER
R PARAMETERS software disk (30TX).
R NOTE : You can upload these last two software disks independently if the
____
R ATSU A/C INTERFACE software is uploaded.
R NOTE : The loading time for a full disk is twelve minutes approximately.
____
R NOTE : On the Data Loading Selector, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF between
____
R each software uploading procedure. Thus, the ATSU performs a Power

R

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R On Self-Test (POST) to validate each uploading and the software is
R operational.
R NOTE : After the uploading procedures, the operator must do a check of

____
R the reference of the data loaded in the computer, on the MCDU.
R -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R ACTION RESULT
R -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R 1. On the overhead panel, on the On the display of the Data Loading

R Data Loading Selector: Selector:
R - set the ON/OFF switch to ON. - DB/N:
R PUSH NEXT/PREV
R indication is shown.
R On the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit

R (MDDU):
R - the < < MDDU READY > > indication is
R shown.

R - push the PREV or NEXT key until - ATSU
R you get the ATSU indication. NOT SELECTED

R - Push the SEL CTL key. - ATSU
R SELECTED
R On the MDDU:
R - the READY indication is shown.
R 4. On the MDDU: On the MDDU:

R - put the disk of the ATSU A/C - then, the WAIT RESPONSE indication is
R INTERFACE Software (20TX) into shown.
R the disk drive, the label in
R the forward direction.
R On the MDDU:
R - the TRANS IN PROG indication is
R shown.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R NOTE : If the TRANS IN PROG indication
____
R is not shown after a short time:
R - Open ciruit breakers 3TX1 and
R 5TX1
R - Wait 10 seconds
R - Close ciruit breakers 3TX1 and
R 5TX1
R - the TRANS IN PROG indication
R is shown after 20 seconds.
R NOTE : If a transfer fault occurs, we

____
R recommend that you wait a
R minimum of three minutes:
R - after you set the ON/OFF
R switch on the Data Loading
R Selector to OFF and
R - before you start the uploading
R of the ATSU software again.
R Thus, the ATSU can complete
R its Power On Self-Test.
R On the upper ECAM DU:

R - the DATALINK ATSU FAULT warning is
R shown.
R On the MCDU:
R - the ATSU prompt is not shown
R NOTE : If more than one disk is

____
R necessary for the uploading, the
R EJECT DISK and INSERT DISK
R indications are shown one after
R the other. They tell the
R operator to put a new disk into
R the MDDU
R - When all the disks are loaded into

R the ATSU, the TRANS COMPLETE
R indication is shown

R - push the SEL CTL key. - ATSU
R NOT SELECTED

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R 6. On the MDDU: On the MDDU:

R - eject the disk from the disk - the < < MDDU READY > > indication is
R drive. shown.
R 7. On the overhead panel, on the On the upper ECAM DU:

R Data Loading Selector: - the DATALINK ATSU FAULT warning goes
R - set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. out of view after approximately one
R minute.
R NOTE : When
____ the ON/OFF switch on the
R Data Loading Selector is set to
R OFF, the ATSU does a Power On
R Self Test (POST). The DATALINK
R ATSU FAULT warning goes out of
R view at the end of this test.
R 8. If the DATALINK ATSU FAULT

R warning stays in view after one
R minute:
R - Open ciruit breakers 3TX1 and
R 5TX1
R - Wait 10 seconds
R - Close ciruit breakers 3TX1 and
R 5TX1
R - Wait 60 seconds
R - Make sure that the DATALINK
R ATSU FAULT warning goes out of
R view.
R On the MCDU MENU page:

R - the ATSU prompt comes into view.
R NOTE : If the ATSU Router is not

____
R initialized, the DATALINK ATSU
R FAULT + ATSU INIT FAULT warning
R comes into view on the upper
R ECAM DU.

R

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-970-064
B. Uploading of the ATSU Applications
CAUTION : DURING THE UPLOADING OF THE AOC SOFTWARE/DATABASE AND ATSU

_______
CONFIGURATION/ROUTER PARAMETERS SOFTWARE INTO THE ATSU (FINS
22TX, 24TX, 21TX, 30TX), MAKE SURE THAT:
- MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DO NOT CHANGE THE SOURCE OF THE
AIRCRAFT POWER SUPPLY (GROUND POWER UNIT, APU, ...)
- MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL DO NOT TOUCH OR MOVE THE DATA LOADER
SELECTOR(S)/DLRB AND THE MDDU/PDL.
IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THESE TWO PRECAUTIONS, THERE WILL BE ERASURE
OF ALL THE AOC SOFTWARE/DATABASE AND ATSU CONFIGURATION/ ROUTER
PARAMETERS SOFTWARE LOADED INTO THE ATSU. IT WILL THEN BE
NECESSARY TO START THE UPLOADING PROCEDURE OF ALL THE AOC
SOFTWARE/DATABASE AND ATSU CONFIGURATION/ROUTER PARAMETERS
SOFTWARE AGAIN.
You can upload all the software disks that follow in this sequence and
one after the other:
- AOC Software disk (22TX),
- then, AOC Database disk (24TX).
NOTE : The loading time for a full disk is twelve minutes approximately.
____
NOTE : After the uploading procedures, the operator must do a check of

____
the reference of the data loaded in the computer, on the MCDU.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- set the ON/OFF switch to ON. - DB/N:
PUSH NEXT/PREV
On the Multipurpose Disk Drive Unit

(MDDU):
- the < < MDDU READY > > indication is
shown.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- push the PREV or NEXT key until - ATSU
you get the ATSU indication. NOT SELECTED

SELECTED
On the MDDU:
- the READY indication is shown

- put the disk into the disk - then, the WAIT RESPONSE indication is
drive, the label in the forward shown.
direction.
On the MDDU:
- the TRANS IN PROG indication is
shown.
NOTE : If a transfer fault occurs, we

____
recommend that you wait a
minimum of three minutes:
- after you set the ON/OFF
switch on the Data Loading
Selector to OFF and
- before you start the uploading
of the ATSU software again.
Thus, the ATSU can complete its
Power On Self-Test.
NOTE : If more than one disk is

____
necessary for uploading, the
EJECT DISK and INSERT DISK
indications are shown one after
the other. They tell the
operator to put a new disk into
the MDDU.

R

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- the COM ACARS FAULT or DATALINK ATSU
FAULT warning is shown.
On the MCDU:
- the ATSU prompt is not shown.
- when all the disks are loaded in the
computer, the TRANSF COMPLETE

NOT SELECTED

- eject the disk from the disk - the < < MDDU READY > > indication is
drive. shown.
7. On the overhead panel, on the On the upper ECAM DU:

Data Loading Selector: - the COM ACARS FAULT or DATALINK ATSU
- set the ON/OFF switch to OFF. FAULT warning comes into view during
approximately one minute.
NOTE : When the ON/OFF switch on the

____
Data Loading Selector is set to
OFF, the ATSU does a Power On
Self-Test (POST). The COM ACARS
FAULT or DATALINK ATSU FAULT
warning goes out of view at the
end of this test.

- the ATSU prompt comes into view.
NOTE : If the ATSU Router is not

____
initialized, the ACARS STBY memo
or the DATALINK ATSU FAULT +
ATSU INIT FAULT warning comes
into view on the upper ECAM DU.
8. Repeat the same operation for

each set of application disks
that you must upload.

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**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-056
C. Do a check of the Reference(s) of the Software loaded in the ATSU, on the

MCDU.
NOTE : It takes one minute approximately to the ATSU software to be

____
operational after the loading procedure.

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).
(2) Do a check of the reference of the software loaded in the ATSU, on

the MCDU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


P/N reference shown is the same as
the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software 20TX.

____
software reference is F1 but on
00.

R

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**ON A/C 155-158, 208-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-056-A
C. Do a Check of the Reference(s) of the Software loaded in the ATSU, on the

MCDU.

____

Page (Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-013).

the MCDU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


P/N reference shown is the same as
the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software 20TX.

____
software reference is F1, but on
00.

R

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 155-156, 159-199, 208-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,
R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 155-156,208-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-056-B
C. On the MCDU, do a Check of the Reference(s) of the Software loaded in the

ATSU.

____

Page (Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-013).
(2) On the MCDU, do a check of the reference of the software loaded in

the ATSU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


- make sure that the ATSU P/N reference
shown is the same as the reference
read on the disk(s) of:
the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software 20TX
the ATSU CONFIGURATION software 21TX
the ATSU ROUTER PARAMETERS software
30TX.

R

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**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-154,201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-056-C
C. Do a check of the Reference(s) of the Software loaded in the ATSU, on the

MCDU.

____

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).

the MCDU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


- make sure that the ATSU P/N reference
shown is the same as the reference
read on the disk(s) of:
the ATSU A/C INTERFACE software 20TX
the ATSU CONFIGURATION software 21TX
the ATSU ROUTER PARAMETERS software
30TX.

R

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**ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 211-233, 236-238, 301-304,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-093
D. On the MCDU, do a Check of the Reference of the AOC Software/Database

loaded in the ATSU.

____
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the AOC MENU page comes into view.
the AOC MENU indication.
On the AOC MENU page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the AOC MISCELLANEOUS page comes into
the MISC indication. view.
On the AOC MISCELLANEOUS page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the AOC CONFIGURATION page comes into
the PART NUMBERS CONFIGURATION view
indication. - make sure that the AOC
is the same as the reference read on
the disk(s) of the AOC
Software/Database 22TX/24TX.
NOTE : After the AOC Database

____
uploading, one or more part
numbers XX2T0DXXXXXXXXX with the
identification ATSU A/C
INTERFACE DB/N or SA can be
shown on the LRU IDENT page.

R

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**ON A/C 201-203, 210-210,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-093-A
D. On the MCDU, do a Check of the Reference of the AOC Software/Database

loaded in the ATSU.

____
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


3. On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the CO STD page comes into view.
the CO STD indication.
4. On the CO STD page: On the MCDU:

- push the line key adjacent to - the SYSTEM CONFIG page comes into
the CONFIG indication. view.
- make sure that the AOC
is the same as the reference read on
the disk(s) of the AOC
Software/Database 22TX/24TX.

____

R

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R **ON A/C 204-209, 234-235, 239-249, 251-299, 305-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-280-093-B
D. On the MCDU, do a Check of the part number Reference of the AOC

Softwar/Database loaded in the ATSU.

____
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the MCDU: On the MCDU, on the CONFIGURATION page:

- get access to the CONFIGURATION - make sure that the AOC
page in the AOC menu. Software/Database part number
reference shown is the same as the
AOC Software/Database 22TX/24TX.

____
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________
Subtask 46-21-00-860-068
(1) On the MCDU, push the line key adjacent to the RETURN indication
until the CFDS menu page comes into view.
(2) On the MCDU, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen
(display off).
(3) Put the disk(s) in the storage box.

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Subtask 46-21-00-862-056
B. De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits (Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-

002).

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R **ON A/C 239-249, 251-299, 311-399, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
TASK 46-21-00-610-005
Uploading of the ATSU Software with a High-Speed Data Loader
CAUTION : YOU MUST DO THE UPLOADING OF THE AOC APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND
_______
ASSOCIATED DATABASE AFTER UPLOADING OF THE ATSU A/C INTERFACE
SOFTWARE. UPLOADING OF THE ATSU A/C INTERFACE SOFTWARE ERASES THE AOC
APPLICATION SOFTWARE AND ASSOCIATED DATABASE.
CAUTION : DO THE UPLOADING OF THE STANDARD AOC SOFTWARE (22TX) BEFORE YOU DO
_______
THE UPLOADING THE AOC DATABASE SOFTWARE (24TX).
CAUTION : MAKE SURE THAT THE ITEMS IN THE FIXTURES, TOOLS, TEST AND SUPPORT
_______
EQUIPMENT PARAGRAPH ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT (THIS LIST IS
NOT CUSTOMIZED). REFER TO THE APPLICABLE SUBTASKS.
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
A. Fixtures, Tools, Test and Support Equipment
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REFERENCE QTY DESIGNATION
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No specific Laptop
No specific access platform 1.6 m (5 ft. 3 in.)
251423746 1 LOADER,DATA-PORTABLE,ARINC 615A

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B. Referenced Information
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
Page
46-21-00-860-001 Initialization Procedure of the ATSU Router
46-21-00-991-013-A Fig. 301A
46-21-00-991-016 Fig. 302
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-083

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).
Subtask 46-21-00-865-074
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Subtask 46-21-00-010-051
C. Get access to the Avionics Compartment
(1) Put an access platform in position at the access door 824 in zone
128.
(2) Open the access door 824.
Subtask 46-21-00-480-059
D. Installation of the High-Speed LOADER,DATA-PORTABLE,ARINC 615A

(251423746)
(Ref. Fig. 302/TASK 46-21-00-991-016)
(1) Make sure that the tool package contains a cable, a CD-ROM and an
installation/user manual.
(2) Connect the cable between the Laptop and the connector 183VC located
at the bottom of the electronics rack 80VU.
(3) Set the laptop to on.
Subtask 46-21-00-860-092
E. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the aircraft is in the ground configuration.
Subtask 46-21-00-280-096
F. Refer to the logic diagram before uploading of the ATSU A/C INTERFACE
software (Part A)
(Ref. Fig. 301A/TASK 46-21-00-991-013-A)
Subtask 46-21-00-280-097
G. On the MCDU, do a check of the reference(s) of the software pre-loaded in

the ATSU.

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).
possible:
- no software is loaded in the ATSU, so you can do the uploaling

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Installation of the High-Speed Portable Data Loader
Figure 302/TASK 46-21-00-991-016

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in the ATSU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


- the P/N reference shown:
(disk 20TX)
(disk 21TX)
Subtask 46-21-00-280-098
H. On the MCDU, do a check of the reference of the AOC software/database

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- push the line key adjacent to view.
the CONFIGURATION indication. On this page:
- no AOC software/database part-number
reference is shown
or

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- the AOC software/database part-number
AOC software/database 22TX/24TX
in Para. 4.B.
4. Procedure
_________
Subtask 46-21-00-970-066
A. Loading of the ATSU Software
NOTE : After the uploading operations, the operator must do a check of

____
the reference of the software loaded in the ATSU, on the MCDU.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the laptop:
- if you use the high-speed data
loading application for the
first time, insert the CD-ROM
in the drive unit to install
the application
- start the high-speed data

loading application
- refer to the installation/user

manual to upload the ATSU
software (refer to the logic
diagram
to know which disks you must
use to upload the ATSU
software)
- stop the high-speed data

loading application.

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Subtask 46-21-00-860-093
B. Do the initialization procedure of the ATSU router (Ref. TASK 46-21-00-

860-001).
Subtask 46-21-00-280-099
C. On the MCDU, do a check of the reference(s) of the software pre-loaded in

the ATSU.

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).
possible:
- no software is loaded in the ATSU, so you can do the uploaling
in the ATSU:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


- the P/N reference shown:
(disk 20TX)
(disk 21TX)

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Subtask 46-21-00-280-100
D. On the MCDU, do a check of the reference of the AOC software/database

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- push the line key adjacent to view.
the CONFIGURATION indication. On this page:
- no AOC software/database part number
reference is shown
or
- the AOC software/database part number
AOC software/database 22TX/24TX
in Para. 4.B.
5. Close-up
________
Subtask 46-21-00-860-094
A. Put the Aircraft back to its Initial Configuration
(display off).
(3) Put the disk(s) in the disk storage box.
Subtask 46-21-00-080-061
B. Removal of the ARINC 615A High-speed Portable Data Loader

(Ref. Fig. 302/TASK 46-21-00-991-016)
(1) Set the laptop to off.
(2) Disconnect the cable between the laptop and the connector 183VC
located on the bottom of the electronics rack 80VU.

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(3) Put the cable, the CD-ROM and the installation/user manual in the
tool package.
Subtask 46-21-00-410-050
C. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tool(s) and other
items.
(2) Close the access door 824.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).
Subtask 46-21-00-862-068
D. De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

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______________________________________________________________________
INTERFACES - ADJUSTMENT/TEST
____________________________
TASK 46-21-00-710-001
Operational Test of the ATSU
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
31-60-00-860-002 EIS Stop Procedure
34-10-00-860-002 ADIRS Start Procedure
34-10-00-860-005 ADIRS Stop Procedure
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
46-21-00-991-003 Fig. 501
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R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-003-A Fig. 501A
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
46-21-00-991-004 Fig. 502

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-004-B Fig. 502A
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-004-A Fig. 502B
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
46-21-00-991-005 Fig. 503
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-005-A Fig. 503A
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-052

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).

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Subtask 46-21-00-865-053
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 151-199, 201-210,
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-056
(1) Do the ADIRS start procedure (Ref. TASK 34-10-00-860-002).

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4. Procedure
_________
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-710-052
A. Operational Test of the ATSU Failure Warning
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the RMP 1 (2, 3):

- push the VHF3 pushbutton
switch.
- push the transfer pushbutton
switch (double arrow) located
R between the two windows to show
R the ACARS or DATA indication in
R the ACTIVE window.
2. On the MCDU 1 (2, 3): On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

- push the MCDU MENU mode key. - the MCDU MENU page comes into view
- the <ATSU indication is shown.
3. Open the circuit breakers 3TX1 On the upper ECAM DU:

and 5TX1. - the COM ACARS FAULT warning message
comes into view in the bottom left
section.

- the <ATSU indication goes out of
view.
On the RMP 1 (2, 3):

- dashes are shown in the ACTIVE
window.
4. Close the circuit breakers 3TX1 On the upper ECAM DU:

and 5TX1. - the COM ACARS FAULT warning message
goes out of view after approximately
one minute.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- dashes go out of view in the ACTIVE
window
R - the ACARS or DATA indication comes
R into view in the ACTIVE window.

- the <ATSU prompt comes into view
after approximately one minute.
NOTE : The ATSU controls the VHF3

____
frequency at the end of the ATSU
power up.
Subtask 46-21-00-710-053
B. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching to DATA Mode with Manual Selection
of a Datalink Service Provider (DSP) on the MCDU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. On the MCDU MENU page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

(Ref. Fig. 501/TASK 46-21-00-
991-003)
3. On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

4. On the COMM MENU page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF3 DATA MODE page comes into
the VHF3 DATA MODE indication. view.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 502/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004)

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Figure 501/TASK 46-21-00-991-003

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Figure 501A/TASK 46-21-00-991-003-A

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VHF3 DATA MODE and VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY pages
Figure 502/TASK 46-21-00-991-004

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R **ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
R Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
R (Ref. Fig. 502B/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-A)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
5. On the VHF3 DATA MODE page: On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the DSP
the applicable Data Service indication goes out of view.
Provider (DSP) indication. - the SCAN indication, the applicable
DSP name and the related frequency
are shown in the top section of the
page.
NOTE : If you set the DSP manually (as

____
shown in this procedure), the
SCAN indication becomes MANUAL
after frequency scanning.
When scanning of the DSP
frequency is automatic, the
indication is AUTO.
6. On the VHF3 DATA MODE page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

indication.

- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY page comes
the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY into view
indication. - the DATA indication is shown in the
top section of the page.
NOTE : The ATSU controls the VHF 3

____
frequency in DATA mode.

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Figure 502A/TASK 46-21-00-991-004-B

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Subtask 46-21-00-710-054
C. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching from DATA mode to VOICE mode with
Manual Selection of a Frequency on the MCDU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------




the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY into view.
indication.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 502/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004)
R **ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
R Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
R (Ref. Fig. 502B/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-A)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
5. On the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY On the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:

page:
- enter the applicable Voice - the frequency comes into view in the
frequency in the scratchpad and scratchpad
in this format: XXX.xxx (XXX

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
are mandatory and xxx are
optional).
- push the line key adjacent to - the frequency comes into view below
the MANUAL FREQ indication the MANUAL FREQ indication
- push again the line key - the star * adjacent to the frequency
adjacent to the MANUAL FREQ indication goes out of view
indication to set the VOICE - the star * comes into view adjacent
mode. to the DATA MODE indication
- the DATA indication goes out of view
in the top section of the page
- the VOICE indication comes into view

- the VHF3 VOICE green memo message
comes into view in the bottom right
section.
NOTE : The ATSU now controls the VHF3

____
frequency in VOICE mode.
If the Satcom is not installed
or if it is in NO COMM or INOP
status, the ACARS STBY memo
message is shown in the bottom
left section.
6. On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):
indication.

- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF 3 DATA MODE page comes into
the VHF 3 DATA MODE page. view.
- the VOICE indication and dashes are
shown in the top section of the page.

indication.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- push the line key adjacent to - the COMM STATUS page comes into view.
the COMM STATUS indication. - the OP/NO COMM/VOICE indications are
(Ref. Fig. 503/TASK 46-21-00-
991-005)
shown below the VHF3 indication.

- the VHF 3 VOICE memo message is shown
in the bottom right section.
NOTE : The ACARS STBY memo message is

____
shown in the bottom left
section, if the SATCOM is also
in NO COMM or in INOP status.
10. On the Captain (First Officer)

Audio Control Panel (ACP):
- set the VHF3 transmission
(green led lights on).
11. With the hand microphone: In the loudspeakers:

- speak to the ground station. - make sure that you can hear the
ground station correctly.
12. On the COMM STATUS page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

indication

indication.
14. On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:
page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the MODE DATA*
the MODE DATA* indication. indication goes out of view
- the VOICE indication goes out of view
- the DATA indication comes into view

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COMM STATUS page
Figure 503/TASK 46-21-00-991-005

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE : The ATSU controls again the VHF3
____

- the VHF3 VOICE green memo goes out of
view.

indication.

- push the line key adjacent to - the COMM STATUS page comes into view
the COMM STATUS indication. - the OP/COMM/DATA indications are
shown below the VHF3 indication.
NOTE : The VHF3 status changes from NO

____
COMM to COMM status when the
DATA frequency becomes
available.
Some minutes can be necessary
for this.

indication.

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Subtask 46-21-00-710-055
D. Operational Test of the VDR3 Mode Switching via the RMPs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Ref. Fig. 501/TASK 46-21-00-
991-003)


- push the line key adjacent to - the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page comes
the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY into view.
indication.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 502/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004)
R **ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
R Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
R (Ref. Fig. 502B/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-A)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
5. On the RMP 1 (2, 3): On the RMP 1 (2, 3):

- set the frequency of the - the frequency is shown in the STBY
applicable ground station in window
the STBY window

R

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R - push the transfer pushbutton - the ACARS or DATA indication comes
R switch (double arrow) between into view in the STBY window
the two windows. - the frequency indication comes into
view in the ACTIVE window.
On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:

in the top section.
NOTE : The RMP controls the VHF3

____

- the VHF3 VOICE memo message is shown
in the bottom right section
NOTE : The ACARS STBY memo message is

____
section, if the SATCOM is also
in NO COMM or in INOP status.

ACP:
- set the VHF3 transmission.


- push the transfer pushbutton - dashes and then the ACARS indication
switch (double arrow) between come into view in the ACTIVE window
the two windows. - the frequency comes into view in the
STBY window.

____
frequency.


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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
____

- the VHF3 VOICE memo message is no
longer shown
- the ACARS STBY warning message is no
longer shown.

indication.

the VHF3 DATA MODE indication. view
- the MANUAL (or AUTO), the applicable
Service Provider name and the related
frequency indications are shown in
the top section of the page.
11. On the MCDU 1(2, 3):

the RETURN indication until
the MCDU MENU page comes into
view.

R

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,
R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-710-052-A
A. Operational Test of the ATSU Failure Warning
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the RMP 1 (2, 3):

switch.
- push the transfer pushbutton
switch (double arrow) located
R between the two windows to show
R the ACARS or DATA indication in
R the ACTIVE window.

- the <ATSU indication is shown.
3. Open the circuit breakers 3TX1 On the upper ECAM DU:

and 5TX1. - the COM ACARS FAULT or DATALINK ATSU
FAULT warning message comes into view
in the bottom left section.

- the <ATSU indication goes out of
view.

- dashes are shown in the ACTIVE
window.
4. Close the circuit breakers 3TX1 On the upper ECAM DU:

and 5TX1. - the COM ACARS FAULT or DATALINK ATSU
FAULT warning message goes out of
view after approximately one minute.

- dashes go out of view in the ACTIVE
window

R

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R - the ACARS or DATA indication comes
R into view in the ACTIVE window.

- the <ATSU prompt comes into view
after approximately one minute.

____
frequency at the end of the ATSU
power up.
Subtask 46-21-00-710-053-A
B. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching to DATA Mode with Manual Selection
of a Datalink Service Provider (DSP) on the MCDU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


(Ref. Fig. 501A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-003-A)


the VHF3 DATA MODE indication. view.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 502A/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-B)

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,
R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
5. On the VHF3 DATA MODE page: On the VHF3 DATA MODE page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the DSP
the applicable Data Service indication goes out of view.
Provider (DSP) indication. - the SCAN indication, the applicable
DSP name and the related frequency
are shown in the top section of the
page.
NOTE : If you set the DSP manually (as

____
shown in this procedure), the
SCAN indication becomes MANUAL
after frequency scanning.
When scanning of the DSP
frequency is automatic, the
indication is AUTO.


the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY into view
indication. - the DATA indication is shown in the
NOTE : The ATSU controls the VHF 3

____

R

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Subtask 46-21-00-710-054-A
C. Operational Test of the VDR3 Switching from DATA mode to VOICE mode with
Manual Selection of a Frequency on the MCDU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ATSU indication. view.


VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY into view.
indication.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 502A/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-B)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
5. On the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY On the VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:

page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the frequency
the selected voice frequency indication goes out of view
indication - the star * comes into view adjacent
to the REVERT TO DATA indication
in the top section of the page

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249,
251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

- the VHF3 VOICE green memo message
comes into view in the bottom right
section.

____
If the Satcom is not installed
or if it is in INOP status, the
ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK
STBY memo message is shown in
the bottom left section.

the VHF 3 DATA MODE page. view.
- the VOICE indication is shown in the


- push the line key adjacent to - the COMM STATUS page comes into view.
the COMM STATUS indication. - the VOICE indication is shown
(Ref. Fig. 503A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-005-A)
adjacent to the VHF3 indication.

- the VHF 3 VOICE memo message is shown
in the bottom right section.

R

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251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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COMM STATUS page
Figure 503A/TASK 46-21-00-991-005-A

R

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251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE : The ACARS STBY or COMPANY
____
DATALINK STBY memo message is
section, if the SATCOM is in NOT
INSTALLED or in INOP status.

Audio Control Panel (ACP):
- set the VHF3 transmission
(green led lights on).

12. On the COMM STATUS page: On the MCDU 1 (2, 3):

the RETURN indication

indication.
14. On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY On the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page:
page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the star * adjacent to the REVERT TO
the REVERT TO DATA* DATA* indication goes out of view
indication. - the VOICE indication goes out of view
NOTE : The ATSU controls again the VHF3

____

- the VHF3 VOICE green memo goes out of
view.


R

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251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
the COMM STATUS indication. - the DATA/DLK AVAIL indications are
shown adjacent to the VHF3
indication.
NOTE : The VHF3 status changes from DLK

____
NOT AVAIL to DLK AVAIL status
when the DATA frequency becomes
available.
for this.

Subtask 46-21-00-710-055-A
D. Operational Test of the VDR3 Mode Switching via the RMPs
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------


ATSU indication. view.
(Ref. Fig. 501A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-003-A)

COMM indication.

VHF 3 VOICE DIRECTORY into view.
indication.

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249,
251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,
R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 502A/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-B)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

- set the frequency of the - the frequency is shown in the STBY
applicable ground station in window
the STBY window
R - push the transfer pushbutton - the ACARS or DATA indication comes

R switch (double arrow) between into view in the STBY window
the two windows. - the frequency indication comes into
view in the ACTIVE window.

in the top section.
NOTE : The RMP controls the VHF3

____

- the VHF3 VOICE memo message is shown
in the bottom right section
NOTE : The ACARS STBY or COMPANY

____
DATALINK STBY memo message is
section, if the SATCOM is in NOT
INSTALLED or in INOP status.

ACP:
- set the VHF3 transmission.

R

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251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

R - push the transfer pushbutton - dashes and then the ACARS or DATA
R switch (double arrow) between indication come into view in the
R the two windows. ACTIVE window
- the frequency comes into view in the
STBY window.


____

- the VHF3 VOICE memo message is no
longer shown
- the ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK
STBY warning message is no longer
shown.


the VHF3 DATA MODE indication. view
- the MANUAL (or AUTO), the applicable
Service Provider name and the related
frequency indications are shown in
the top section of the page.
11. On the MCDU 1(2, 3):

the MCDU MENU page comes into
view.

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249,
251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
46-21-00

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
5. Close-up
________
Subtask 46-21-00-860-057
(1) On the MCDUs, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen
(display off).
(2) On the RMPs, set the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
(3) Do the EIS stop procedure (Ref. TASK 31-60-00-860-002).
(4) Do the ADIRS stop procedure (Ref. TASK 34-10-00-860-005)
Subtask 46-21-00-862-052
B. De-energize the aircraft electrical circuits

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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TASK 46-21-00-710-002
VHF 3 Link Test of the ATSU
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
46-21-00-991-003 Fig. 501
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-003-A Fig. 501A
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
46-21-00-991-004 Fig. 502
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-004-B Fig. 502A

R

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301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
46-21-00-991-004-A Fig. 502B
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
46-21-00-991-005 Fig. 503
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-005-A Fig. 503A
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
46-21-00-991-006 Fig. 504
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-006-A Fig. 504A
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-050

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).

R

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301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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Subtask 46-21-00-865-051
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 151-199, 201-210,
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-052
(1) Do the EIS start procedure (upper ECAM DU, lower ECAM DU only)
(Ref. TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(2) On the center pedestal, on the MCDU 1, adjust the brightness of the
MCDU screen.

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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4. Procedure
_________
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-710-050
A. VHF 3 Link Test of the ATSU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the RMP1 (2, 3):

switch.
2. On the MCDU 1: On the MCDU 1:

- push the MCDU MENU mode key - the MCDU MENU page comes into view.
3. On the MCDU MENU page: On the MCDU 1:

(Ref. Fig. 501/TASK 46-21-00-
991-003)
4. On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU 1:

5. On the COMM MENU page: On the MCDU 1:

the VHF 3 DATA MODE indication. view.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 502/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 502B/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-A)

R

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301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
6. On the VHF 3 DATA MODE page: On the VHF 3 DATA MODE page:
- push the line key adjacent to - the SCAN indication, the name of the
the applicable Service Provider applicable Service Provider and the
(SP) indication. related frequency indication come
into view in the top section of the
page.
NOTE : If you set the Service Provider

____
manually (as shown in this
procedure), the SCAN indication
becomes MANUAL after frequency
scanning.
If scanning of the Service
Provider frequency is automatic,
the indication becomes AUTO.
7. On the VHF 3 DATA MODE page: On the MCDU 1:

indication.

the COMM STATUS indication.
(Ref. Fig. 503/TASK 46-21-00-
991-005)
R On the COMM STATUS page:

R - the OP/COMM/DATA or DATA/DLK AVAIL
R indications are shown below the VHF 3
R indication.
R NOTE : The VHF3 status changes from NO

____
R COMM or DLK NOT AVAIL to COMM or
R DLK AVAIL when the Service
R Provider frequency becomes
R available.
for this.
9. On the COMM STATUS page: On the MCDU 1:

EFF :

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ACTION RESULT
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indication.

- push the line key adjacent to - the MAINTENANCE page comes into view.
the MAINTENANCE indication.
(Ref. Fig. 504/TASK 46-21-00-
991-006)
11. On the MAINTENANCE page: On the MCDU 1:

- push the line key adjacent to - the TEST page comes into view.
the TEST indication.
12. On the TEST page: On the TEST page:

- push the line key adjacent to - the REQUEST indication goes out of
the REQUEST/VHF3 LINK view
indication. - the IN PROGRESS indication comes into
view
- at the end of the test, the OK
indication comes into view.
13. On the MCDU 1:

the ATSU DATALINK page comes
into view.
14. On the MCDU 1: On the MCDU1:

- push the MCDU MENU key. - the MCDU MENU page comes into view.

EFF :

151-158, 201-209, 46-21-00

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CES
VHF3 LINK TEST page
Figure 504/TASK 46-21-00-991-006

R

EFF :

151-158, 201-209, 46-21-00

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,
R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-710-050-A
A. VHF 3 Link Test of the ATSU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the RMP1 (2, 3):

switch.

(Ref. Fig. 501A/TASK 46-21-00-991-
003-A)



the VHF 3 DATA MODE indication. view.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 502A/TASK 46-21-00-

991-004-B)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
6. On the VHF 3 DATA MODE page: On the VHF 3 DATA MODE page:

R

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251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- push the line key adjacent to - the SCAN indication, the name of the
the applicable Service Provider applicable Service Provider and the
(SP) indication. related frequency indication come
into view in the top section of the
page.
NOTE : If you set the Service Provider

____
manually (as shown in this
procedure), the SCAN indication
becomes MANUAL after frequency
scanning.
If scanning of the Service
Provider frequency is automatic,
the indication becomes AUTO.
7. On the VHF 3 DATA MODE page: On the MCDU 1:


the COMM STATUS indication. - the DATA/DLK AVAIL indications are
(Ref. Fig. 503A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-005-A)
shown adjacent to the VHF 3
indication.
NOTE : The VHF3 changes to COMM status

____
when the DATA frequency becomes
available.
for this.
9. On the COMM STATUS page: On the MCDU 1:


(Ref. Fig. 504A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-006-A)

R

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251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
46-21-00

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VHF3 LINK TEST page
Figure 504A/TASK 46-21-00-991-006-A

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249,
251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

the REQUEST VHF3 LINK view
view
13. On the MCDU 1:

into view.

R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
5. Close-up
________
Subtask 46-21-00-860-053
(1) On the MCDU 1, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen
(display off).
Subtask 46-21-00-862-050

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
46-21-00

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R **ON A/C 401-499,
TASK 46-21-00-710-005
SATCOM Link Test of the ATSU
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
R **ON A/C 401-499,
R Post SB 23-1138 For A/C 401-403,
46-21-00-991-003-A Fig. 501A

46-21-00-991-017 Fig. 505
R **ON A/C 401-499,
3. __________
Job Set-up
R **ON A/C 401-499,
R Post SB 23-1138 For A/C 401-403,
Subtask 46-21-00-861-084

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).

R

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401-499, 46-21-00

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Subtask 46-21-00-865-075
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtask 46-21-00-860-095
(1) Do the EIS start procedure (upper and lower ECAM DUs only) (Ref. TASK
31-60-00-860-001).
(2) On the center pedestal, on the MCDU 1, adjust the brightness of the
MCDU screen.

R

EFF :

401-499, 46-21-00

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R **ON A/C 401-499,
4. Procedure
_________
R **ON A/C 401-499,
R Post SB 23-1138 For A/C 401-403,
Subtask 46-21-00-710-057
A. SATCOM Link Test of the ATSU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Ref. Fig. 501A/TASK 46-21-00-991-
003-A)



(Ref. Fig. 505/TASK 46-21-00-
991-017)


the REQUEST/SAT LINK view
view

R

EFF :

401-499, 46-21-00

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SATCOM LINK TEST Page
Figure 505/TASK 46-21-00-991-017

R

EFF :

401-499, 46-21-00

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. On the MCDU 1:
the RETURN indication until the
ATSU DATALINK page comes into
view.

R **ON A/C 401-499,
5. Close-up
________
R **ON A/C 401-499,
R Post SB 23-1138 For A/C 401-403,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-096
(1) On the MCDU 1, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen
(display off).
Subtask 46-21-00-862-069

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

R

EFF :

401-499, 46-21-00

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R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
TASK 46-21-00-740-001
BITE Test of the ATIMS
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
Page
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
46-21-00-991-007 Fig. 506
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-072

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).

R

EFF : 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299,
301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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R **ON A/C 106-149, 155-199, 208-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,
R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-050-A
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(2) Do the procedure to get the SYSTEM REPORT/TEST/INFO SYS page

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-013).
**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-860-050
B. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration

(Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-003).
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Subtask 46-21-00-865-050
C. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) closed:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

R

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301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 151-199, 201-210,
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
4. Procedure
_________
**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-740-050
A. BITE Test of the ATIMS
NOTE : During the test, obey the instructions on the MCDU.

____
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the MCDU 1, on the SYSTEM On the MCDU 1:

REPORT/TEST/COM page 2/2: - the ATIMS page comes into view.

- push the line key adjacent to - the TEST IN PROGRESS 180s indication
the SYSTEM TEST indication. comes into view.
(Ref. Fig. 506/TASK 46-21-00-
991-007)

- the COM ACARS FAULT warning comes
into view.
On the MCDU 1:
- the TEST IN PROGRESS 180s indication
goes out of view and the TEST IN
PROGRESS indication comes into view
after one minute approximately.

R

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301-399, 401-499, 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
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ATIMS SYSTEM TEST pages
Figure 506/TASK 46-21-00-991-007

R

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the EWD:
- the COM ACARS FAULT warning goes out
of view.
On the MCDU 1:
- the TEST OK indication comes into
view at the end of the test.
3. On the MCDU 1: - the test procedure stops.

**ON A/C 155-158, 208-209,
Subtask 46-21-00-740-050-A

____
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On MCDU 1: On the MCDU 1:

- push the line key adjacent to - the ATIMS page comes into view.

- push the line key adjacent to - the TEST IN PROGRESS 180s indication
the SYSTEM TEST indication. comes into view.
(Ref. Fig. 506/TASK 46-21-00-
991-007)

- the COM ACARS FAULT warning comes
into view.
On the MCDU 1:
- the TEST IN PROGRESS 180s indication
goes out of view and the TEST IN
PROGRESS indication comes into view
after one minute approximately.

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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
On the EWD:
- the COM ACARS FAULT warning goes out
of view.
On the MCDU 1:

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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On MCDU 1: On the MCDU 1:

- push the line key adjacent to - the ATIMS page comes into view.

- push the line key adjacent to - the TEST IN PROGRESS indication comes
the SYSTEM TEST indication. into view.
(Ref. Fig. 506/TASK 46-21-00-
991-007)

FAULT warning comes into view then,
goes out of view after one minute
approximately.
On the MCDU 1:

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**ON A/C 151-154, 201-207,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-154,201-207,
Subtask 46-21-00-740-050-C

____
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the MCDU 1, on the SYSTEM On the MCDU 1:

REPORT/TEST/COM page 2/2: - the ATIMS page comes into view.

- push the line key adjacent to - the TEST IN PROGRESS indication comes
the SYSTEM TEST indication. into view.
(Ref. Fig. 506/TASK 46-21-00-
991-007)

FAULT warning comes into view then,
goes out of view after one minute
approximately.
On the MCDU 1:

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ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Subtask 46-21-00-860-051
(display off).
Subtask 46-21-00-862-062

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

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TASK 46-21-00-710-004
HF Link Test of the ATSU
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

External Power
46-21-00-991-003-A Fig. 501A
46-21-00-991-005-A Fig. 503A
46-21-00-991-006-A Fig. 504A
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-00-861-081

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-861-002).

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Subtask 46-21-00-865-072
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
49VU COM HF1 1RE1 HA14
Subtask 46-21-00-860-090
(1) Do the EIS start procedure (upper ECAM DU, lower ECAM DU only)
(Ref. TASK 31-60-00-860-001).
(2) On the center pedestal, on the MCDU1, adjust the brightness of the
MCDU screen.
(3) On the overhead panel 56VU, push the GND HF DATA LINK pushbutton
switch and make sure that the OVRD legend comes on.

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4. Procedure
_________
Subtask 46-21-00-710-056
A. HF Link Test of the ATSU
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. On the RMP1 (2, 3): On the RMP1 (2, 3):

- push the HF1 pushbutton switch. - make sure that the ACARS or DATA
indication is shown in the active
window display.
2. On the MCDU1: On the MCDU1:

3. On the MCDU MENU page: On the MCDU1:

(Ref. Fig. 501A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-003-A)
4. On the ATSU DATALINK page: On the MCDU1:

5. On the COMM MENU page: On the MCDU1:

the COMM STATUS indication. - after some minutes, the log-on
(Ref. Fig. 503A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-005-A)
display comes into view:
the OP/COMM/DATA or DLK AVAIL
indication is shown adjacent to the
HF indication.
6. On the COMM STATUS page: On the MCDU1:

indication.
7. On the COMM MENU page: On the MCDU1:


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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ACTION RESULT
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Ref. Fig. 504A/TASK 46-21-00-
991-006-A)
8. On the MAINTENANCE page: On the MCDU1:


the REQUEST/HF LINK indication. view
- the IN PROGRESS indication comes into
view
10. On the MCDU1:

into view.
11. On the MCDU1: On the MCDU1:

5. Close-up
________
Subtask 46-21-00-860-091
(1) On the MCDU1, fully decrease the brightness of the MCDU screen
(display off).
(2) On the overhead panel 56VU, release the GND HF DATA LINK pushbutton
switch and make sure that the OVRD legend goes off.
Subtask 46-21-00-862-067

(Ref. TASK 24-41-00-862-002).

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AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE UNIT (ATSU) (1TX1) - REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
_____________________________________________________________
TASK 46-21-34-000-001
Removal of the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
No specific blanking caps

No specific circuit breaker(s) safety clip(s)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46-21-34-991-001 Fig. 401
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-34-810-050
A. Trouble Shooting Data

If available, you can print the Trouble Shooting Data (TSD) as follows:
- get access to the SYSTEM/REPORT/INFO SYS page (Ref. TASK 31-32-00-860-
013).
- on this page, push the line key adjacent to the ATIMS indication.
- on the ATIMS page, push the line key adjacent to the TROUBLE SHOOTING
DATA indication to get the TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA page.
- print the TROUBLE SHOOTING DATA (TSD) page(s).

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Subtask 46-21-34-865-050
B. Open, safety and tag this(these) circuit breaker(s):
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subtask 46-21-34-010-050
C. Get access to the Avionics Compartment
(1) Put an access platform in position at the access door 824 in zone
128.
(2) Open the access door 824.
4. Procedure
_________
(Ref. Fig. 401/TASK 46-21-34-991-001)
Subtask 46-21-34-020-050
A. Removal of the ATSU
(1) Loosen the nuts (4).
(2) Lower the nuts (4).
(3) Pull the ATSU (1) on its rack (3) to disconnect the electrical
connectors (2).
(4) Remove the ATSU (1) from its rack (3).
(5) Put blanking caps on the disconnected electrical connectors (2).

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Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU)
Figure 401/TASK 46-21-34-991-001

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TASK 46-21-34-400-001
Installation of the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU)
1. __________________
Reason for the Job
Self Explanatory
2. ______________________
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
46-21-00-610-001 Uploading of the ATSU Software with the Multipurpose

Disk Drive Unit (MDDU)
46-21-00-710-002 VHF 3 Link Test of the ATSU
46-21-00-740-001 BITE Test of the ATIMS
46-21-00-860-001 Initialization Procedure of the ATSU Router
46-21-34-991-001 Fig. 401
46-21-34-991-002 Fig. 402
3. __________
Job Set-up
Subtask 46-21-34-860-050
A. Aircraft Maintenance Configuration
(1) Make sure that the access platform is in position at the access door
824 in zone 128.
(2) Make sure that the access door 824 is open.

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Subtask 46-21-34-865-051
B. Make sure that this(these) circuit breaker(s) is(are) open, safetied and
tagged
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Procedure
_________
(Ref. Fig. 401/TASK 46-21-34-991-001)
Subtask 46-21-34-420-050
A. Installation of the ATSU
(1) Clean the component interface and/or the adjacent area.
(2) Do an inspection of the component interface and/or the adjacent area.
(3) Remove the blanking caps from the electrical connectors (2).
(4) Make sure that the electrical connectors are clean and in the correct
condition.
(5) Install the ATSU (1) on its rack (3).
(6) Push the ATSU (1) on its rack (3) to connect the electrical
connectors (2).
(7) Engage the nuts (4) on the lugs (5) and tighten.
Subtask 46-21-34-865-052
B. Remove the safety clip(s) and the tag(s) and close this(these) circuit
breaker(s):
3TX1, 5TX1

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Subtask 46-21-34-610-050
C. Uploading of the ATSU Software and Applications

Refer to the logic diagram
(Ref. Fig. 402/TASK 46-21-34-991-002)
and do only the procedures that are necessary:
(1) Uploading of the ATSU software (Ref. TASK 46-21-00-610-001)
(2) Initialization of the ATSU router (Ref. TASK 46-21-00-860-001)
Subtask 46-21-34-740-050
D. Do the BITE test of the ATIMS (Ref. TASK 46-21-00-740-001).
Subtask 46-21-34-740-051
E. Do the VHF3 Link test of the ATSU (Ref. TASK 46-21-00-710-002) to do a

check of the correct operation of the datalink communication.
5. Close-up
________
Subtask 46-21-34-410-050
A. Close Access
(1) Make sure that the work area is clean and clear of tool(s) and other
items.
(2) Close the access door 824.
(3) Remove the access platform(s).

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ATIMS - AIRLINE INFORMATION SERVICES - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
________________________________________________________________
1. _______
General
The Standard Airline Operational Control (AOC) applications are datalink
applications used by the Airline for maintenance, flight operations and
administrative purposes.
They are uploaded into the Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU) by means of
software disks composed of the AOC software (22TX) and the AOC database
(24TX) which are located in the storage box.
A. Remote AOC Applications
(1) General
The remote AOC applications are integrated in:
- Flight Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs) (Ref. AMM
22-83-00),
- Centralized Fault Display Unit (CFDIU) (Ref. AMM 31-32-00),
- Aircraft Condition Monitoring System, Data Management Unit (ACMS
DMU) (Ref. AMM 31-36-00),
- Cabin Terminals (CTs): Cabin Management Passenger Unit (CPMU) (Ref.
AMM 23-74-00) and Digital Interface Unit (DIU) (Ref. AMM 23-34-00).
(2) Function
Remote airline applications include both Airline Operational Control
(AOC) and Airline Administrative Communications (AAC) applications:
(a) AOC applications

AOC applications concern operations directly related to flight
and maintenance purposes:
- Maintenance applications are integrated in the CMCs and in the
ACMS DMU.
- Flight operations applications are integrated in the FMGCs.
- Flight performance applications are integrated in the ACMS DMU.
(b) AAC applications

AAC applications concern administrative communications for the
cabin crew and are integrated in the Cabin Terminals (CPMU and
DIU).
NOTE : For these reasons, the CMCs, FMGCs, DMU and Cabin
____
Terminals are named remote AOC peripherals.

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B. Hosted AOC Applications
(1) General
The AOC applications uploaded in the ATSU give the configuration and
the architecture of the AOC menu which is accessible through any
MCDU,
(2) Function
The main ground users of these applications are the Airline
maintenance center, the Airline flight operations and passenger
services.
For the AOC applications, the ATSU is an airborne router in charge
of:
- receiving the airline uplink messages and routing them to the
corresponding remote AOC peripheral,
- acquiring the downlink messages from the remote AOC peripherals and
sending them to the ground according to the airline routing policy.

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2. __________________
System Description
A. AOC Reports Transmission

As soon as the ATSU initialization is achieved and the air/ground
communication router is active, the AOC applications become active.
(1) Mode of transmission

The reports are either pre-defined, pre-formatted or free text.
They can be generated:
- automatically: the automatic mode is programmed into the peripheral
(event, frequency,...). When the conditions are met for automatic
transmission, the peripheral sends the required report to the ATSU.
The remote AOC peripheral periodically attempts to send the message
until the transmission is successful. In case of ATSU failure, the
peripheral gives up the transmission.
- upon crew request on one MCDU
- upon reception of an uplink request: an uplink report request is
received from the ground and transmitted by the ATSU to the
concerned peripheral. An uplink request contains the type of the
report to be generated and transmitted (report number) and
sometimes, additional information such as trigger conditions. Only
one transmission attempt is made.
(2) Datalink communication status

As no buffering capacity is offered by the ATSU, each AOC peripheral
only transmits another message when the ATSU has completed the
sending of the previous message to the ground. For this reason, the
remote AOC peripheral continuously monitors the activity of the ATSU
datalink communication to determine the peripheral datalink status.
This status has two states: Ready or Not Ready depending on:
- the validity of the communication link status
- the correct operation of the ATSU
- the Satcom or VHF datalink status (one communication network
available).
NOTE : If the peripheral datalink status is Not Ready then, the

____
peripheral is considered unable to communicate with the ATSU
and the related selection stars are not displayed on the
appropriate MCDU pages of the peripheral for manual command.

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(3) AOC message structure
(a) Uplink message structure for hosted AOC application

The ARINC 618 datalink message is divided into blocks.
There can be up to sixteen blocks, each block being composed as
follows:
Start of Heading (1 character)
ADDRESS (7 characters)
Technical Acknowledgment (1 character)
LABEL (2 characters)
Uplink Block Identifier (1 character)
Start of Transmission (1 character)
APPL TEXT (220 characters max.)
SUFFIX (1 character)
Block Check Sequence (2 characters)
BCS SUFFIX (1 character)
(b) Uplink message structure for remote AOC application

follows:
SUBLABEL (4 characters)
The ATSU Router processes a new message froms this ARINC 618
uplink message in order to send it to the corresponding remote
AOC peripheral.
The structure of the Router message is as follows:
ORIGIN (1 character)
PURPOSE/NATURE (1 character)
DESTINATION (1 character)

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(c) Downlink message from hosted AOC application
The ARINC 618 datalink message structure is divided into blocks.
follows:
Downlink Block Identifier (1 character)
MSN (4 characters)
Flight ID (6 characters)
(d) Downlink message from remote AOC peripheral

The ATSU Router receives from the remote AOC peripheral the
message to be transmitted. The structure of the message is as
follows:
The ATSU Router modifies the message structure into blocks.

There can be up to sixteen blocks, each one being composed as
follows:
MSN (4 characters)

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(4) Codes definition
(a) Origin code
1
_ For the uplink messages, the origin code indicates the
air/ground medium of transmission.
There are four origin codes for the datalink messages:
G for ground policy
H for HF policy
M for the ATSU Router
S for Satcom policy
V for VHF policy.
2
_ For the downlink messages, the origin code indicates the
remote AOC peripheral.
This table gives the correspondance between the origin code
and the label/sublabel for downlink messages.
---------------------------------------------------------
| ORIGIN CODE | REMOTE AOC PERIPHERALS | LABEL/SUBLABEL |
---------------------------------------------------------
| A | FMGC1 | H1/M1 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| B | FMGC2 | H1/M2 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| F | CFDIU | H1/CF |
---------------------------------------------------------
| 1 | CPMU | H1/T1 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| 2 | DIU | H1/T2 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| D | ACMS DMU | H1/DF |
---------------------------------------------------------

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(b) Purpose/nature code
The purpose/nature code indicates the message type.
----------------------------------------
| CODE | TYPE OF MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| A | FLIGHT NUMBER |
----------------------------------------
| B | AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION |
----------------------------------------
| V | UPLINK |
----------------------------------------
| W | DOWNLINK |
----------------------------------------
| T | DABS/ASAS UPLINK |
----------------------------------------
| N | NOT A RESPONSE |
----------------------------------------
| K | ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
----------------------------------------
| Q | BUSY |
----------------------------------------
| D | DOCUMENTARY DATA |
----------------------------------------
| E | ENGINE DATA |
----------------------------------------
| F | FAILED MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| Z | HF DOWNLINK NO COMM |
----------------------------------------
| C | DATA BUS CHECK |
----------------------------------------
| G | FUEL DATA |
----------------------------------------
| L | LANDING DATA |
----------------------------------------
| P | POSITION REPORT |
----------------------------------------
| X | USER DEFINED |
----------------------------------------
| S | STATUS |
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(c) Destination code
1
_ For the uplink messages, the destination code indicates the
destination system (remote AOC peripheral).
----------------------------------------
| ORIGIN CODE | REMOTE AOC PERIPHERALS |
----------------------------------------
| A | FMGC1 |
----------------------------------------
| B | FMGC2 |
----------------------------------------
| Y | FMGC COM MASTER |
----------------------------------------
| F | CFDIU |
----------------------------------------
| 1 | CPMU |
----------------------------------------
| 2 | DIU |
----------------------------------------
| D | ACMS DMU |
----------------------------------------
2
_ For the downlink messages, the destination code indicates the
There are four destination codes for the datalink messages:
G for ground policy
H for HF policy
S for Satcom policy
V for VHF policy.

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(d) Label codes
The label code indicates the type of message.
----------------------------------------
| LABEL | TYPE OF MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| C1 | PRINTER MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| H1 | REMOTE AOC |
----------------------------------------
| RA | CREW MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| RB DOWNLINK RESPONSE |
----------------------------------------
| 00 | DOWNLINK EMERGENCY REPORT |
----------------------------------------
| 20 | UPLINK AUTO INIT RESPONSE |
----------------------------------------
| 3A | AOC ALERT |
----------------------------------------
| 3B | AOC CALL |
----------------------------------------
| 3M | AOC MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| 3P | AOC PRINT |
----------------------------------------
| 3W | WEATHER REPORT |
----------------------------------------
| 5U | WEATHER REQUEST |
----------------------------------------
| 54 | VOICE GO-AHEAD |
----------------------------------------
| 80 | DOWNLINK REPORT |
----------------------------------------
| 86 | DOWNLINK WEATHER REPORT |
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B. AOC Applications Description
There are three types of AOC applications:
(1) AOC Type 1

Most of the AOC applications belong to this category. The main
functions of these applications are to:
- collect information from on-board systems
- transmit and receive air/ground ARINC 618 messages
- allow the crew to enter information through the MCDU
- display and print messages and information collected from on-board
systems or messages received from the ground
- transmit reports manually through the MCDU, automatically or on
ground request.
NOTE : Some specific AOC Type 1 applications also generate ARINC 429
____
broadcast data, such as OOOI data (Out/On/Off/In indicates the
aircraft situation: at gate, A/C moving before takeoff,
takeoff or touch-down).
(a) Flight operations applications

The following table describes the different flight operations
applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Flight Ops | Description | Downlink (DN) | Report Description |
| Application | | or | |
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Downlink reports | Enables crew | DN: Crew | Only contains free text|
| transmission | to enter | report (3I)| information. |
| | information -------------------------------------------
| | through MCDU | DN: Departure | Informs the ground of a|
| | (free text | delay | departure delay. |
| | and/or pre- | report (3O)| |
| | defined -------------------------------------------
| | information, | DN: Take off | Informs the ground of a|
| | acquired from | delay | departure delay. |
| | peripherals | report (3H)|
| | from the -------------------------------------------
| | ground), and | DN: Enroute | Informs the ground of |
| | initiate the | delay | an enroute delay. |
| | transmission | report (33)|
| | of a specific -------------------------------------------
| | report. | DN: Gate | Informs the ground of |
| | | delay | a gate delay. |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | report (36)|
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Dispatch | |
| | | report (3J)| |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Diversion | Informs the ground that|
| | | report (31)| the A/C is diverted to |
| | | | an alternate airport. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Emergency | Informs the ground that|
| | | report (00)| the A/C is being |
| | | (7500 RPT) | hijacked and gives some|
| | | | information about the |
| | | | hijackers. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: ETA | Informs the ground of |
| | | report (34)| the estimated time of |
| | | | arrival. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Flight | At the end of the |
| | | summary | flight, this report is |
| | | report (35)| sent. It contains a |
| | | | summary of the Ops |
| | | | parameters of the |
| | | | flight: fuel on board, |
| | | | OOOI times, Officers |
| | | | names, type of |
| | | | approach... |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: In range | Informs the airline |
| | | report (37)| that A/C will meet the |
| | | | estimated time of |
| | | | arrival. Contains also |
| | | | the estimated ramp |
| | | | time... |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Ops | Normal report (3M) |
| | | report | Control report (3A) |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Position/ | Informs the airline |
| | | Weather | with weather data. |

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| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | report (3C)| The airline Flight Ops |
| | | | center elaborates a |
| | | | weather data base in |
| | | | real time with the |
| | | | data sent by all A/C. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Stations | |
| | | report (3K)| |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: OOOI | A specific report is |
| | | events | sent automatically at |
| | | (10: OUT) | each OOOI state |
| | | (11: OFF) | transition. |
| | | (12: ON) | |
| | | (13: IN) | |
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| Uplink messages | | DN: Weight and | The crew initiates |
| requests/analysis | | balance | the transmission of |
| | | request (3F) | a request on MCDU and |
| | | UP: Weight and | receives an UP message |
| | | balance | containing the weight |
| | | information | and balance limits for |
| | | | the requested runway. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Weather | The crew initiates a |
| | | request (5U) | weather request DN |
| | | UP: Weather | for a specific airport,|
| | | information | and selects a type of |
| | | | weather request. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Flight plan| The UP message is |
| | | request (3L) | addressed to the FMGC. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: AUTO INIT | The crew requires that |
| | | request (3G) | the AOC application |
| | | UP: AUTO INIT | be initiated with |
| | | response (20)| parameters contained in|
| | | | a specific UP message. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Crew access to | | Flight log | The crew can review |
| AOC applications | | | or print OOOI data |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | | on MCDU for |
| | | | the current and up to |
| | | | four previous flight |
| | | | legs. |
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(b) Maintenance applications
The following table describes the different maintenance
applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Maintenance | Description | Downlink | Report Description |
| application | | DN or | |
| | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Downlink reports | Enables crew | DN: Engine | Contains a set of pre- |
| transmission | to enter | report | defined parameters |
| | information | | (gross weight, Mach, |
| | through MCDU | | AC PACK, oil pressure, |
| | (free text | | oil temperature...) |
| | and/or pre | | and free text. |
| | defined -------------------------------------------
| | information) | DN: SNAGS | The crew can enter up |
| | and to | (3E) | to 15 snags on a |
| | initiate the | | specific report and |
| | transmission | | downlink the report. |
| | of a specific | | This report is used to |
| | downlink | | confirm the CFDIU |
| | | | report |
| | report. | | (containing error list |
| | | | logged automatically by|
| | | | the CFDIU). |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Crew access to | | AOC | The crew requires the |
| AOC information | | configuration | display of the AOC |
| | | | software part numbers |
| | | | on MCDU. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | Sensors | A specific MCDU page, |
| | | | SENSORS page, is |
| | | | available to review |
| | | | the status of all OOOI |
| | | | sensors. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(c) Airline administrative applications
The following table describes the different airline
administrative applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Administrative | Description | Downlink | Report Description |
| Applications | | DN or | |
| | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| OOOI phase | This | DN: OOOI | This application: |
| processing | application: | reports | - acquires sensor |
| Downlink reports | - acquires | -In event (13)| information |
| transmission | sensor | -Out event(10)| - uses this information|
| | information | -On event (12)| to determine the |
| OOOI means | - computes | -Off event(11)| present state of the |
| Out= A/C on ground| the current | -OOOI | aircraft (In, Out, |
| taxiing | OOOI state | information | Off, On) |
| (ground speed| - sends | response (RB)| - after each state |
| greater than | automati- | UL: OOOI | change, sends |
| zero) | -cally | information | automatically a |
| Off= A/C in flight| downlink | request (RA) | specific report: |
| On = A/C landed, | reports | | . In event report |
| taxiing to | or upon | | . On event report |
| gate | request from| | . Out event report |
| In= A/C on ground| the ground | | . Off event report |
| at gate, at | - broadcasts | | - after reception of |
| least one | information | | an OOOI data request |
| door open | inside and | | from the ground, |
| | outside ATSU| | sends a downlink |
| | - displays | | OOOI data response |
| | information | | containing the flight|
| | on MCDU | | numbers and the OOOI |
| | | | state change during |
| | | | the last five flight |
| | | | legs. |
| | | | - transmits the current|
| | | | OOOI state on a |
| | | | specific ARINC 429 |
| | | | label, and broadcasts|
| | | | this information |
| | | | within the ATSU |
| | | | - displays the present |
| | | | state on FLIGHT LOG |
| | | | MCDU page. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(d) Passenger management applications
The following table describes the different passenger management
applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Passenger | Description | Downlink | Report Description |
| Management | | DN or | |
| applications | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Downlink reports | Enables crew | DN: RAMP | Contains information to|
| transmission | to enter | SERVICE | be used by the ground |
| | information | report (3D)| passenger services |
| | through MCDU | | (number of |
| | (free text | | unaccompanied minors, |
| | and/or pre- | | disabled people,...) |
| | defined | | in order to determine |
| | information, | | if specific facilities |
| | acquired from | | are necessary to be |
| | peripherals | | set up when the A/C |
| | from the | | lands. |
| | ground), and -------------------------------------------
| | initiate the | DN: Enroute | (already described in |
| | transmission | delay | Flight Ops application)|
| | of a specific | report (33) | These reports are also |
| | of a specific | DN: Gate delay | used by the passenger |
| | report. | delay | management services on |
| | | report (36) | ground to determine if |
| | | | special transfer |
| | | | facility needs has to |
| | | | be set up... |
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(e) Other applications
The following table describes the different other applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Other | Description | Downlink | Report Description |
| | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Downlink reports | Enables crew | DN: Miscellane-| Only contains free text|
| transmission | to enter | -ous report| Supplementary address |
| | information | | is optional. |
| | through MCDU -------------------------------------------
| | (free text | DN: Other | Only contains free text|
| | and/or pre | reports (3B) | Supplementary addresses|
| | defined | | can be entered by the |
| | information, | | crew. |
| | acquired from | | This type of reports |
| | peripherals | | is used to send |
| | from the | | specific information |
| | ground), and | | to specific ground |
| | initiate the | | users. |
| | transmission | | |
| | of a specific | | |
| | report. | | |
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(2) AOC Type 2 applications
This application consists in collecting information from on-board
systems, compiles specific data files and sending them on request or
upon internal trigger event to remote AOC peripherals (CFDIU, DMU
(ACMS) and the Cabin Terminals).
(3) AOC Type 3

The type 3 AOC applications configure the ATSU host platform with
internal parameter values:
- the routing policy used for downlink messages management function
- CFDIU programming: activation or inhibition of the transmission of
CFDIU downlink reports such as the CFDIU BITE Data report, the ECAM
warning report, the Failure report and the POST-FLIGHT REPORT.
NOTE : This configuration is sent to the CFDIU by the ATSU interface

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services.
(a) Routing policy

For each message transmitted by the AOC application to the ATSU,
the ATSU router analyses the destination code and checks the
air/ground media availability, one Service Provider (SP) after
the other and in order.
Then, the message is sent through the first valid Service
Provider. If no available medium is found, the message remains in
the router buffer.
The datalink message is sent through the Service Provider
applicable to the present airspace which corresponds to a given
frequency. There are seven Service Providers:
SP 1 ARINC VHF
SP 2 SITA EUROPE
SP 3 SITA PACIFIC
SP 5 AVICOM
SP 6 CANADA
SP 30 SATCOM
SP 40 HF
(b) CFDIU programming

The CFDIU programming activates or inhibits the generation of the
following reports:
- BITE report: enabled
- ECAM warning report: disabled
- Failure report: disabled
- POST-FLIGHT REPORT: enabled

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C. Remote AOC Applications
The interface between the ATSU and the remote AOC peripherals conforms to
ARINC 619 Specifications.
(1) DMU AOC application

The ACMS DMU generates and transmits the following reports to the
ATSU:
- Engine cruise report (01)
- Cruise performance report (02)
- Engine take off report (04)
- Engine report on request (05)
- Engine gas path advisory report (06)
- Engine mechanical advisory report (07)
- Engine divergence report (09)
- Engine start report (10)
- Engine run up report (11)
- APU MES/IDLE report (13)
- APU shut down report (14)
- Free programmable report N1 (16)
- Load report (15)
- ECS report (19)
- RAT report (20)
NOTE : The report number adjacent to the report designation is that

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defined in the ACMS specification.
After a message is sent, the DMU waits for the acknowledgement from
the ATSU indicated by the Imbedded Message Identifier (IMI):
- the first transmitted character is A
- the two other characters are the report number.
(2) CFDIU AOC application

The CFDIU active functions enable the generation and the transmission
of the following reports to the ATSU.
(a) BITE data report

The CFDIU transmits the BITE data messages composed of one or
more MCDU pages to the ATSU on manual request from the MCDU.
(b) ECAM warning report

The ECAM warnings are automatically transmitted by the CFDIU to
the ATSU.

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(c) Failure report
The failure messages are automatically transmitted by the CFDIU
to the ATSU.
(d) POST-FLIGHT REPORT (on ground) or Current Flight Report (in

flight)
The CFDIU automatically transmits the POST-FLIGHT REPORT to the
ATSU at the end of the flight leg.
(e) Class 3 Report (on ground)

The CFDIU transmits the Class 3 reports to the ATSU on uplink or
on manual request.
(f) Servicing Report (optional)

To generate this report, the CFDIU requires Documentary Data from
the ATSU at power-up and at flight phase transition 9 to 10. It
then transmits the Servicing Report to the ATSU automatically or
on uplink request.
The format of the report is as follows:
---------------------------------------------------
| OCTET NUMBER | CONTENT |
---------------------------------------------------
| 1 | M Origin Code = ATSU |
---------------------------------------------------
| 2 | D Purpose Code = |
| | Documentary Data |
|--------------------------------------------------
| 3 | F Destination Code = CFDIU |
---------------------------------------------------
| 4 | 0 |
---------------------------------------------------
| 5 | 0 |
---------------------------------------------------
| 6-9 | OUT (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 10-13 | OFF (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 14-17 | ON (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 18-21 | IN (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 22-25 | Actual Departure |
---------------------------------------------------
| 26-29 | Actual Arrival |
---------------------------------------------------

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---------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------
| 30-37 | Captain Name |
---------------------------------------------------
| 38-45 | First Officer Name |
---------------------------------------------------
(3) FMGC AOC application

The AOC application is called ACARS functions in the FMGC.
The ATSU downlinks FMGC reports to inform the airline of the
configuration of the aircraft (flight plan reports, position
reports,etc...).
The ATSU Router determines which FMGC is intended to receive the
uplink message by reference to the sub-label characters.
(4) Cabin Terminals AOC application

The transmission of the downlink reports is only automatic or on
ground request.

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3. Interface
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A. On-Board Systems Interface
The AOC applications are hosted into the ATSU and are interfaced with the
following on-board peripherals:
- Clock
- CFDIU 1 & 2
- CPMU
- DIU
- DMC 1, 2 & 3
- DMU
- FMGC 1 & 2
- FWC 1 & 2
- LGCIU.
- SDAC 1 & 2
(1) Input parameters

The Standard AOC application acquires the following parameters from
on-board peripherals:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARAMETER NAME | FROM | COMMENTS |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FLIGHT IDENTIFICATION | ATSU | Two characters for A/L ID and |
| | | four characters for flight |
| | | number |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NUMBER | ATSU | Seven characters |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SENSOR INPUTS | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DOORS | SDAC | AOC acquires the status (open/|
| | | closed) of all types of doors |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARKING BRAKE STATUS | SDAC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ENGINES RUNNING | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NOSE STRUT | LGCIU | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FUEL ON BOARD | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| GROUND SPEED | DMC, FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ACTIVE NAV DATABASE | FMGC | |
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ACTIVE WAYPOINT | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FMC FLIGHT PHASE | FMGC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION | CFDIU | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ALTERNATE DESTINATION | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| APU RUNNING | SDAC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| BLOCK FUEL | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CABIN ALTITUDE | SDAC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| COMPANY ROUTE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| COMPUTED AIRSPEED | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DATE | CLOCK, CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DESTINATION RUNWAY | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ENGINE OIL PRESSURE | FWC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ETA | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FUEL FLOW | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FUEL PANEL STATUS AND | FWC | |
| REFUELING IN PROGRESS | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| GROSS WEIGHT | FMGC, SDAC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| LATITUDE | FMGC, DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| LONGITUDE | FMGC, DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| RADIO HEIGHT | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ROLL ANGLE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| STATIC AIR TEMPERATURE | FWC, DMC | |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| STRUT SWITCH | SDAC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| UTC | CLOCK, CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| TOTAL AIR TEMPERATURE | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| TRACK ANGLE | DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WIND DIRECTION TRUE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WIND SPEED | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WING ANTI ICE | SDAC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ZERO FUEL WEIGHT | SDAC, FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FLIGHT NUMBER | FMEC, CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ORIGIN/DESTINATION STATIONS | CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FWC FLIGHT PHASE | FWC | Used for OOOI calculations |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) Output parameters

The Standard AOC application generates the following parameters to
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARAMETER NAME | TO | COMMENTS |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| OOOI STATE | CPMU, DIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CFDIU PROGRAMMING | CFDIU | Activation /inhibition of the |
| | | transmission of the CFDIU |
| | | downlink reports |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| STATIONS CHARACTER | CPMU, DIU | Contains the origin/ |
| | | destination airports |
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4. Operation
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A. Operational Use of the Standard AOC Applications
This paragraph describes the interaction of the ATSU with the

Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU).
The three Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU) are used as
interface between the crew and the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU).
They provide the means necessary to enter the text for data storage, data
review and transmission-system status.
The formats given in this paragraph depict the exact layout of each page.
There are six line select-keys on each side of the display.
(1) General AOC MENU architecture

(Ref. Fig. 001)
When the ATSU is given control of a MCDU, the ATSU DATALINK menu is
displayed.
The AOC MENU page is the root page through which the different pages
may be accessed.

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Figure 001

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| AOC MENU | PREFLIGHT | INIT DATA |
| | ---------------------|
| | | DEPART DELAY |
| | ---------------------|
| | | TAKEOFF DELAY |
| | ---------------------|
| | | WT/BALANCE |
| | ---------------------|
| | | FLT PLAN |
| ------------------------------------|
| | ENROUTE | IN RANGE |
| | ---------------------|
| | | ETA |
| | ---------------------|
| | | DIVERSION |
| | ---------------------|
| | | ENROUTE DELAY |
| | ---------------------|
| | | RAMP SRVC |
| | ---------------------|
| | | OPS NORM |
| ------------------------------------|
| | POSTFLIGHT | FLT SUMMARY |
| | ---------------------|
| | | GATE DELAY |
| ------------------------------------|
| | SNAG | |
| ------------------------------------|
| | FLT LOG | SENSORS |
| ------------------------------------|
| | WEATHER REQ | WEATHER TYPE |
| ------------------------------------|
| | RCVD MSGS | |
| ------------------------------------|
| | REPORTS | DISPATCH |
| | ---------------------|
| | | STATIONS |
| | ---------------------|
| | | CREW |
| | ---------------------|
| | | MAINT |
| | ---------------------|
| | | OPS |
| | ---------------------|
| | | OTHER RPT |
| | ---------------------|

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| | | POSITION |
| | ---------------------|
| | | AUTO ENG RPT |
| | ---------------------|
| | | CFDIU PROG |
| | ---------------------|
| | | 7500 RPT |
| ------------------------------------|
| | CONFIG | SYSTEM CONFIG |
-------------------------------------------------|
(2) PREFLIGHT menu

(Ref. Fig. 002)
This menu provides access to four flight phase dependent pages.

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PREFLIGHT Menu - INIT DATA Page
Figure 002

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(a) INIT DATA page 1/2
This page enables the crew to enter or review the preflight
initialization information and to downlink an automatic
initialization request.
1
_ FLT NUM (LSK 1L)
FMC flight number displayed in four digits.
2
_ ORIG STA (LSK 2L)
Flight origin station displayed in four digits.
3
_ ETD (LSK 3L)
Estimated Time of Departure displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
4
_ SCHED DATE (LSK 1R)
The scheduled date indicates the number of the flight
departure day (the number is so comprised between 1 and 31).
5
_ DEST STA (LSK 2R)
Flight destination station displayed in four digits.
6
_ ETE (LSK 3R)
Estimated Time Enroute displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
7
_ INIT REQ (LSK 5R)
Selection of the line key adjacent to the INIT REQ indication
results in sending to the ground an automatic initialization
request message. Then, INIT REQ is replaced by CONFIRM
indication.
Selection of the line key adjacent to the CONFIRM indication
results in downlinking the automatic initialization request
message.
NOTE : If the line key adjacent to the CONFIRM indication is

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not selected within 15 seconds, the indication reverts
to INIT REQ and the request is cancelled.

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(b) INIT DATA page 2/2
1
_ CAPT ID (LSK 1L)
Captain identification in nine digits maximum.
2
_ F/O ID (LSK 2L)
First Officer identification in nine digits maximum.
3
_ S/O1 ID (LSK 3L)
Second Officer 1 identification in nine digits maximum.
4
_ S/O2 ID (LSK 4L)
Second Officer 2 identification in nine digits maximum.
5
_ CHECK CAPT ID (LSK 5L)
6
_ FOB (LSK 1R)
Fuel quantity on board.
7
_ UPLIFT (LSK 2R)
Uplifted fuel quantity in six digits and rounded to the
nearest ten.
8
_ UNITS (LSK 3R)
Selection of the fuel quantity unit between LITERS, US GALS
and IMP GALS.
9
_ TYPE (LSK 4R)
Selection of the uplifted fuel type between A, A1, B, RP, RT
and TS.
10
__ INIT REQ (LSK 5R)
Selection of the line key adjacent to the INIT REQ indication
results in sending an automatic initialization request message
to the ground. Then, INIT REQ is replaced by CONFIRM
indication.
Selection of the line key adjacent to the CONFIRM indication
results in downlinking the automatic initialization request
message.
NOTE : If the line key adjacent to the CONFIRM indication is

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not selected within 15 seconds, the key reverts to INIT
REQ and the request is cancelled.

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(c) DEPART DELAY page
(Ref. Fig. 003)
This page enables the crew to enter or review departure delay
information and downlink a Departure Delay Report.
1
_ ETD (LSK 1L)
Estimated Time of Departure displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
2
_ FOB (LSK 2L)
3
_ FREE TEXT (LSK 3L, 4L, 4R)
Three lines are available with up to 24 characters each one.
4
_ EST TIME OFF (LSK 1R)
Estimated time of takeoff displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
5
_ CLEAR TEXT (LSK 3R)
This selection clears the entered free text.
6
_ HH:MM SEND (LSK 5R)
The stamp time indicates the most recent time a message has
been sent during this flight leg.
SEND selection is available only if all required fields are
filled.

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PREFLIGHT Menu - DEPART DELAY Page
Figure 003

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(d) TAKEOFF DELAY page
(Ref. Fig. 004)
This page enables the operator to enter or review takeoff delay
information and downlink the takeoff delay report.
1
_ EST TIME OFF (LSK 1L)
Estimated time of takeoff displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
2
_ FOB (LSK 2L)
3
4
5
filled.

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PREFLIGHT Menu - TAKEOFF DELAY Page
Figure 004

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(e) WT/BALANCE page
(Ref. Fig. 005)
This page enables the crew to enter or review weight and balance
information and downlink a weight and balance request.
1
_ RUNWAY (LSK 1L)
Reference of the runway displayed in three characters.
2
_ FREE TEXT (LSK 2L, 3L, 3R, 4L, 4R)
3
4
filled.
(f) FLT PLAN

Selection of the line key adjacent to the FLT PLAN indication
downlinks the Flight Plan Request message.
The time stamp displayed above FLT PLAN indication indicates the
most recent time the Flight Plan Request message has been sent
during this flight leg.

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PREFLIGHT Menu - WT/BALANCE Page
Figure 005

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(3) ENROUTE menu
This menu provides access to five flight phase dependent pages.
(a) IN RANGE page

(Ref. Fig. 006)
1
_ DEST STA (LSK 1L)
Destination station displayed in four characters.
2
_ ERT (LSK 2L)
Estimated Ramp Time displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
3
4
_ ETA (LSK 1R)
Estimated Time of Arrival displayed in Hour:Minutes.
5
6
filled.

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ENROUTE Menu - IN RANGE Page
Figure 006

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(b) ETA page
(Ref. Fig. 007)
1
_ ETA (LSK 1L)
2
_ FOB (LSK 2L)
3
4
5
filled.

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ENROUTE Menu - ETA Page
Figure 007

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(c) DIVERSION page
(Ref. Fig. 008)
1
_ DIVERTING TO (LSK 1L)
Code of the station where the aircraft is diverted to,
displayed in four characters.
2
_ FOB (LSK 2L)
3
4
_ ETA (LSK 1R)
5
6
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Figure 008

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(d) ENROUTE DELAY page
(Ref. Fig. 009)
1
_ EFC TIME (LSK 1L)
Estimated Further Clearance time displayed in Hour:Minutes
form.
2
_ FOB (LSK 2L)
3
4
_ ETA (LSK 1R)
5
6
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ENROUTE Menu - ENROUTE DELAY Page
Figure 009

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(e) RAMP SRVC page 1/2
(Ref. Fig. 010)
1
_ LAV SRVC (LSK 1L)
Is lavatory service required?
Selection of YES or NO.
2
_ MEDIC (LSK 2L)
Is paramedical service required?
3
_ WHEEL CHR (LSK 3L)
Number of wheel chairs.
4
_ MEET/ASST (LSK 4L)
Is meet/assist service required?
5
_ CABIN SRVC (LSK 1R)
Is cabin service required?
6
_ SECURITY (LSK 2R)
Is security service required?
7
_ UNACC MINOR (LSK 3R)
Number of unaccompanied minors on board.
(f) RAMP SRVC page 2/2

(Ref. Fig. 010)
1
_ FREE TEXT (1L, 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R, 4L, 4R)
Seven lines are available with up to 24 characters each one.
2
3
filled.
(g) OPS NORM function

This selection enables to downlink an operations normal report.

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(4) POSTFLIGHT menu
This menu provides the access to two flight phase dependent pages:
(a) FLT SUMMARY page 1/2 (LSK 1L)

(Ref. Fig. 011)
This page enables the crew to enter or review flight summary
information and downlink a flight summary report.
1
_ TAKEOFF (LSK 1L)
Selection of the take off officer: CAPT, F/O, OTHER.
2
_ LANDING (LSK 2L)
Selection of the landing officer: CAPT, F/O, OTHER.
3
_ L IRU ERR (LSK 3L)
Indication of the left IRU error.
4
_ C IRU ERR (LSK 4L)
Indication of the center IRU error.
5
_ R IRU ERR (LSK 5L)
Indication of the right IRU error.
6
_ CREW ID (LSK 1R)
Identification of the takeoff officer employee when the
selection is OTHER.
7
_ CREW ID (LSK 2R)
Identification of the landing officer employee when the
selection is OTHER.
8
_ FOB (LSK 3R)
9
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(b) FLT SUMMARY page 2/2
(Ref. Fig. 011)
1
_ AUTOMATIC APPROACH (LSK 1L)
2
_ RUNWAY (LSK 2L)
Identification of the landing runway when automatic approach
is selected.
3
_ RVR CAT (LSK 3L)
Category of the runway visual range when automatic approach is
selected.
4
_ AUTOMATIC APPROACH (LSK 1R)
Was automatic approach satisfactory?
Selection of SAT or UNSAT.
5
_ DISC ALT (LSK 2R)
Disconnect altitude when automatic approach is selected.
6
filled.

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(c) GATE DELAY page
(Ref. Fig. 012)
This page enables the crew to enter or review gate delay
information and downlink a gate delay report.
1
_ DEST STA (LSK 1L)
Destination station displayed in four characters.
2
_ FOB (LSK 2L)
3
4
_ ERT (LSK 1R)
Estimated Ramp Time displayed in Hour:Minutes form.
5
6
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POSTFLIGHT Menu - GATE DELAY Page
Figure 012

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(5) SNAG page
(Ref. Fig. 013)
This page enables the crew to enter or review snag or discrepancy
information and downlink a SNAG report.
(a) FAULT CODE (LSK 1L)

Type of the fault code up to eight characters.
(b) FREE TEXT (LSK 2L, 3L, 3R, 4L, 4R)

Five lines are available with up to 24 characters each one.
(c) NEW SNAG (LSK 5L)

Selection available only if the FAULT CODE field is already
filled.
(d) STATUS (LSK 1R)

Selection of the aircraft status: GO, MEET or NO GO.
(e) CLEAR TEXT (LSK 2R)

(f) HH:MM SEND (LSK 5R)

The stamp time indicates the most recent time a message has been
sent during this flight leg.
filled.

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AOC Menu - SNAG Page
Figure 013

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(6) FLT LOG menu
(Ref. Fig. 014)
This page enables the crew to review the OOOI information for the
current flight leg and up to the four previous flight legs (from page
1 to page 5).
The current/previous flight leg information is reset at the end of
each flight leg event.
NOTE : Time in seconds is displayed giving the crew an indication

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that the AOC application is operating correctly.
Any field for which information has not yet been collected is
filled with slashes and with dashes for information not
available.
(a) LSK 1L, 1R

Indication of the flight number, the scheduled departure date,
the origin station and the destination station.
(b) LSK 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R

Indication of time and fuel on board quantity at Out, Off, On and
In event.
(c) LSK 4L, 4R

Indication of the total flight time (Off time + On time), the
current flight phase state (RESET, BEGIN, WPUSH, OUT, OFF, ON or
END) and the total block time (In time + Out time).
(d) LSK 5L
Print function.
(e) LSK 5R
Selection of the OOOI SENSORS page.

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AOC Menu - FLT LOG and SENSORS Pages
Figure 014

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(7) WEATHER REQ menu
(Ref. Fig. 015)
This page enables the crew to enter or review weather information and
downlink a weather request. This page is not cleared after sending to
enable the crew to check the chosen weather type periodically without
entering the stations after the first time.
(a) WEATHER TYPE

Selection of the WEATHER TYPE page enables the crew to choose the
type of weather to be used on the WEATHER REQ page.
AAAAAAAAA becomes the following depending on the selection:
1
_ HOURLY WX (LSK 1L)
2
_ AREA FCST (LSK 2L)
3
_ FLD CONDX (LSK 3L)
4
_ TERM FCST (LSK 1R)
5
_ NOTAMS (LSK 2R)
6
_ SEVERE WX (LSK 3R)
NOTE : HOURLY WX is automatically loaded at the beginning of a

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flight leg.
(b) STA 1 (LSK 1R)

This field comprises four characters to indicate the station
code.
If it is not filled manually and if it is the first time this
page has been accessed during this flight leg, the origin station
is shown prior to Off event and destination station thereafter
(if they are available).
(c) STA 2 (LSK 2R)

Second station code.
(d) STA 3 (LSK 3R)

Third station code.
(e) HH:MM SEND (LSK 5R)

The stamp time indicates the most recent time a message has been
sent during this flight leg.
filled.

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WEATHER REQ Menu - WEATHER TYPE Page
Figure 015

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(8) RCVD MSGS menu page
(Ref. Fig. 016)
The received messages menu page enables the crew to review all uplink
messages and to select and display one particular message on another
page.
Above each message selection, the time stamp is indicated and then,
the view status: NEW, VIEWED or ACKED (acknowledged).

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AOC Menu - RCVD MSGS Page
Figure 016

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(9) REPORTS menu
(a) DISPATCH page

(Ref. Fig. 017)
This page enables the crew to enter or review dispatch
information and downlink a dispatch report.
1
_ FREE TEXT (LSK 1L, 2L, 2R, 3L, 3R, 4L, 4R)
2
3
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REPORTS Menu - DISPATCH Page
Figure 017

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(b) STATIONS page
(Ref. Fig. 018)
This page enables the crew to enter or review stations
information and downlink a stations report.
1
2
3
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REPORTS Menu - STATIONS Page
Figure 018

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(c) CREW page
(Ref. Fig. 019)
This page enables the crew to enter or review crew information
and downlink a crew report.
1
2
3
filled.

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REPORTS Menu - CREW Page
Figure 019

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(d) MAINT page
(Ref. Fig. 020)
This page enables the crew to enter or review maintenance
information and downlink a maintenance report.
1
2
3
filled.

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REPORTS Menu - MAINT Page
Figure 020

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(e) OPS page
(Ref. Fig. 021)
This page enables the crew to enter or review operations control
information and downlink an operations control report.
1
2
3
filled.

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REPORTS Menu - OPS Page
Figure 021

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(f) OTHER RPT
(Ref. Fig. 022)
This page enables the crew to enter or review information and
downlink another report.
This page is used to send one copy of the other report to the
usual teletype (TTY) address and another copy to the teletype
address entered into the ADDRESS field.
1
_ ADDRESS (LSK 1L, 1R)
Additional teletype address.
2
_ FREE TEXT (LSK 2L, 3L, 3R, 4L, 4R)
Five lines are available with up to 24 characters each one.
3
4
filled.

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REPORTS Menu - OTHER RPT Page
Figure 022

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(g) POSITION Page
(Ref. Fig. 023)
This page enables the generation of a manual/automatic report:
1
_ MANUAL RPT Page
This page enables the crew to enter or review position/weather
information and downlink a manual report.
The first page gives the following information:
- PRESENT POSITION (LSK 1L)
Present Latitude and Longitude
- ALT (LSK 2L)
Crossing altitude at present position
- 2ND POSITION (LSK 3L)
Latitude and Longitude for next waypoint
- NEXT POSITION (LSK 4L)
Latitude and Longitude for the second next waypoint
- FOB (LSK 5L)
Quantity of fuel on board
- OVER (LSK 1R)
Time at present position
- MACH (LSK 2R)
Crossing speed at present position
- EST OVER (LSK 3R)
Estimated time at the next waypoint
- SAT (LSK 4R)
Static air temperature
- HH:MM SEND (LSK 5R)
Most recent time a message has been sent during this flight
leg and SEND selection is available only if all required
fields are filled.
The second page gives the following information:
- WIND (DIR/VEL) (LSK 1L)
Wind direction and speed
- TURB (LSK 2L)
Present turbulence condition: SMOOTH, LIGHT, MODERATE,
HEAVY, SEVERE
- SKY COND (LSK 1R)
Present sky condition: CLEAR, SCATTERED, BROKEN, OVERCAST,
UNDERCAST
- ICING (LSK 2R)
Present icing condition: NONE, LIGHT, MODERATE, SEVERE
- HH:MM SEND (LSK 5R)
2
_ AUTO RPT request
A position report request is sent to the DMU (ACMS).

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(h) AUTO ENG RPT request
This selection enables to send an engine report request to the
DMU (ACMS) and the time stamp is displayed above.
(i) CMC PROG page

(Ref. Fig. 024)
The CMC PROGRAMMING page is used to set or clear the CMC
programming bits of the ATSU status label 270.
At the initialization time, the four bits are set to values
specified by the airline for generation of specific CMC reports.
There are four different CMC reports:
1
_ CMC BITE DATA (LSK 1R)
Report activation by setting bit 26 in output label 270 to 1
2
_ CMC ECAM WARNING (LSK 2R)
3
_ CMC FAILURE (LSK 3R)
4
_ CMC POST FLT (LSK 4R)
5
_ APPLY (LSK 5L)
Validation of the value change for a CMC programming bit.

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Figure 024

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(j) 7500 RPT page
(Ref. Fig. 025)
This page enables the crew to enter or review emergency
information and downlink an emergency report.
1
Two lines are available with up to 24 characters each one.
2
_ ELAM (LSK 3L)
Number of males.
3
_ PAEW (LSK 4L)
Are weapons being used?
4
_ TPCNI (LSK 5L)
Are they in the cockpit?
5
6
_ MEF (LSK 3R)
Number of females.
7
_ PMET (LSK 4R)
What is the temperament?
Selection of U for Unknown, C for Calm or I for Intense.
8
filled.

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(10) SYSTEM CONFIG Page
(Ref. Fig. 026)
This page contains the software identification of the CORE AOC and
the AOC database.

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AOC MENU - SYSTEM CONFIG Page
Figure 026

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B. AOC Indicating
(1) ACARS MSG memo

This green memo comes into view on the EWD, pulsing during 60 seconds
and then becomes steady.
ACARS MSG memo is activated when the following messages are received:
- Crew message (label RA),
- AOC message (label 3M),
- AOC Call (label 3B),
- AOC Print (label 3P).
(2) Advisories
Advisories are visual messages displayed on the MCDU scratchpad:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| MESSAGE TEXT | TRIGGER CONDITION | RESET CONDITION |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NOT ALLOWED | Data entry in an | After five seconds or |
| | unmodifiable field | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| INVALID ENTRY | LSK associated with a | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | data entry is pressed | data entry |
| | and the scratchpad | |
| | content do not corres- | |
| | -pond to the associated | |
| | criteria | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| MANDATORY DATA MISSING | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PRINTER FAIL | PRINT LSK is pressed | After five seconds or |
| | and the printer cannot | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | accept the request | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WX UPLINK | Reception of a weather | After five seconds or |
| | report (label 3W) | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| VHF VOICE MODE | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| MSG NOT GEN | VHF downlink is pressed | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | while VHF is in VOICE | data entry |
| | mode | |
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| VHF NO COMM | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | while VHF is unavailable| data entry |
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| SAT NO COMM | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| MSG NOT GEN | satellite downlink is | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | pressed while satellite | data entry |
| | is unavailable | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NO COMM | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| MSG NOT GEN | downlink is pressed | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | while ATSU is | data entry |
| | unavailable |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| First 23 characters of | Reception of label 3V | CLR mode key pressed or|
| an uplink message | | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| BUFFER FULL | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| | and the buffer is full | data entry |
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ATIMS - AIRLINE INFORMATION SERVICES - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
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1. General
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(Ref. Fig. 001, 002)
The Airline Operational Control (AOC) applications are datalink applications

used by the airline maintenance center, airline flight operations and
airline passenger services (administrative purposes).
They are uploaded into the Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU) by means of
software disks composed of the AOC software (22TX) and the AOC database
(24TX) which are located in the storage box.
The AOC applications have access to the following equipment through the
services provided by the ATSU A/C Interface software:
- VDR3, HFDR (optional) and SDU (optional) for air/ground message
transmission/reception
- printer, MCDUs and FWCs for Human/Machine Interface (HMI) purpose
- CFDIU, ACMS DMU, Cabin Terminals for sending/receiving some data in ARINC
619 format.
A. Remote AOC Applications
(1) General
The remote AOC applications are integrated in the following
equipments:
- Flight Management Guidance Computers (FMGCs) (Ref. AMM 22-83-00),
31-32-00),
- Aircraft Condition Monitoring System, Data Management Unit (ACMS
DMU) (Ref. AMM 31-36-00),
- Cabin Terminals (CTs): Cabin Passenger Management Unit (CPMU) (Ref
AMM 23-74-00) and Digital Interface Unit (DIU) (Ref. AMM 23-34-00)
(2) Function
These applications are composed of Airline Operational Control and
Airline Administrative Communication (AAC) applications.
(a) AOC applications

- AOC applications concern operations directly related to flight
and maintenance purposes.
- Maintenance applications are integrated in the CFDIU and in the
ACMS DMU.
- Flight operations applications are integrated in the FMGCs.
- Flight performance applications are integrated in the ACMS DMU.

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Airline Operation Control (AOC) Overview - Aircraft Architecture
Figure 001

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Airline Operation Control (AOC) Overview - Ground Station Architecture
Figure 002

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(b) AAC applications
- AAC applications concern administrative communications for the
cabin crew and are integrated in the Cabin Terminals (CPMU and
DIU).
NOTE : For these reasons, the CFDIU, FMGCs, ACMS DMU and Cabin
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Terminals are named remote AOC peripherals.
B. Hosted AOC Applications
(1) General
The AOC applications hosted within the ATSU give the AOC
configuration and the structure of the AOC system pages which are
available on the MCDUs.
(2) Function
The AOC software package is a software component consisting of hosted
AOC applications. An AOC database software enables to customize the
AOC applications. In this package, is defined the list of labels used
by the AOC applications and which have to be extracted by the ATSU.
The main ground users of these applications are the Airline
maintenance center, the Airline flight operations and the airline
passenger services.
For the AOC applications, the ATSU is an airborne router in charge
of:
- receiving the airline uplink messages and routing them to the
corresponding remote AOC peripheral,
- acquiring the downlink messages from the remote AOC peripherals and
sending them to the ground according to the airline routing policy.

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2. __________________
System Description
A. AOC Reports Transmission

As soon as the ATSU initialization is achieved and the ATSU router is
active, the AOC applications become operational.
(1) Mode of transmission

The reports are either pre-defined, pre-formatted or free text.
They can be generated:
- automatically: the automatic mode is programmed into the peripheral
(event, frequency,...). When the conditions are met for automatic
transmission, the peripheral sends the required report to the ATSU.
The remote AOC peripheral periodically attempts to send the message
until the transmission is successful. In case of ATSU failure, the
peripheral gives up the transmission.
- upon crew request on one MCDU
- upon reception of an uplink request: an uplink report request is
received from the ground and transmitted by the ATSU to the
concerned peripheral. An uplink request contains the type of the
report to be generated and transmitted (report number) and
sometimes, additional information such as trigger conditions. Only
one transmission attempt is made.
(2) Datalink communication status

As no buffering capacity is offered by the ATSU, each remote AOC
peripheral only transmits another message when the ATSU has completed
the sending of the previous message to the ground. For this reason,
the remote AOC peripheral continuously monitors the activity of the
ATSU datalink communication to determine the status.
This status has two states: Ready or Not Ready depending on:
- the validity of the communication link status
- the correct operation of the ATSU
- the Satcom or VHF datalink status (one communication network
available).
NOTE : If the peripheral datalink status is Not Ready then, the

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peripheral is considered unable to communicate with the ATSU
and the related selection stars are not displayed on the
appropriate MCDU pages of the peripheral for manual command.

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(3) AOC message structure
(a) Uplink message structure for hosted AOC application

follows:
START OF HEADING (1 character)
(b) Uplink message structure for remote AOC application

follows:
The ATSU Router processes a new message froms this ARINC 618
uplink message in order to send it to the corresponding remote
AOC peripheral.
The structure of the Router message is as follows:

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(c) Downlink message from hosted AOC application
The ARINC 618 datalink message structure is divided into blocks.
follows:
MSN (4 characters)
(d) Downlink message from remote AOC peripheral

The ATSU Router receives from the remote AOC peripheral the
message to be transmitted. The structure of the message is as
follows:
APPL TEXT (1 character)
The ATSU Router modifies the message structure into blocks.

There can be up to sixteen blocks, each one being composed as
follows:
MSN (4 characters)

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(4) Codes definition
(a) Origin code
1
_ For the uplink messages, the origin code indicates the
There are four origin codes for the datalink messages:
G for ground policy
H for HF policy
M for the ATSU Router
S for Satcom policy
V for VHF policy.
2
_ For the downlink messages, the origin code indicates the
remote AOC peripheral.
This table gives the correspondance between the origin code
and the label/sublabel for downlink messages.
---------------------------------------------------------
| ORIGIN CODE | REMOTE AOC PERIPHERALS | LABEL/SUBLABEL |
---------------------------------------------------------
| A | FMGC1 | H1/M1 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| B | FMGC2 | H1/M2 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| F | CFDIU | H1/CF |
---------------------------------------------------------
| 1 | CPMU | H1/T1 |
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| 2 | DIU | H1/T2 |
---------------------------------------------------------
| D | ACMS DMU | H1/DF |
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(b) Purpose/nature code
The purpose/nature code indicates the message type.
----------------------------------------
| CODE | TYPE OF MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| A | FLIGHT NUMBER |
----------------------------------------
| B | AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION |
----------------------------------------
| V | UPLINK |
----------------------------------------
| W | DOWNLINK |
----------------------------------------
| T | DABS/ASAS UPLINK |
----------------------------------------
| N | NOT A RESPONSE |
----------------------------------------
| K | ACKNOWLEDGMENT |
----------------------------------------
| Q | BUSY |
----------------------------------------
| D | DOCUMENTARY DATA |
----------------------------------------
| E | ENGINE DATA |
----------------------------------------
| F | FAILED MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| Z | HF DOWNLINK NO COMM |
----------------------------------------
| C | DATA BUS CHECK |
----------------------------------------
| G | FUEL DATA |
----------------------------------------
| L | LANDING DATA |
----------------------------------------
| P | POSITION REPORT |
----------------------------------------
| X | USER DEFINED |
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| S | STATUS |
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(c) Destination code
1
_ For the uplink messages, the destination code indicates the
destination system (remote AOC peripheral).
----------------------------------------
| ORIGIN CODE | REMOTE AOC PERIPHERALS |
----------------------------------------
| A | FMGC1 |
----------------------------------------
| B | FMGC2 |
----------------------------------------
| D | ACMS DMU |
----------------------------------------
| F | CFDIU |
----------------------------------------
| M | ATSU |
----------------------------------------
| Y | FMGC COM MASTER |
----------------------------------------
| 1 | CPMU |
----------------------------------------
| 2 | DIU |
----------------------------------------
2
_ For the downlink messages, the destination code indicates the
There are four destination codes for the datalink messages:
G for ground policy
H for HF policy
S for Satcom policy
V for VHF policy.

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(d) Label codes
The label code indicates the type of message.
----------------------------------------
| LABEL | TYPE OF MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| C1 | PRINTER MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| H1 | REMOTE AOC |
----------------------------------------
| RA | CREW MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| 3A | AOC ALERT |
----------------------------------------
| 3B | AOC CALL |
----------------------------------------
| 3M | AOC MESSAGE |
----------------------------------------
| 3P | AOC PRINT |
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| 3W | WX REPORT |
----------------------------------------
| 54 | VOICE GO-AHEAD |
----------------------------------------

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B. AOC Applications Description
There are three types of AOC applications:
(1) AOC Type 1

Most of the AOC applications belong to this category.
The main functions of these applications are to:
- collect information from on-board systems
- transmit and receive air/ground ARINC 618 messages
- allow the crew to enter information through the MCDU
- display and print messages and information collected from on-board
systems or messages received from the ground
- transmit reports manually through the MCDU, automatically or on
ground request.
NOTE : Some specific AOC Type 1 applications also generate ARINC 429
____
broadcast data, such as OOOI data (Out/On/Off/In indicates the
aircraft situation: at gate, A/C moving before takeoff,
takeoff or touch-down).
These transmissions to on-board systems are restricted to the
Cabin Terminals.

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(a) Flight operations applications
The following table describes the different flight operations
applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Downlink reports | Enables crew | DN: Refueling | This report contains a |
| transmission | to enter | report | set of pre-defined |
| | information | (Label 15/ | parameters (units, fuel|
| | through MCDU | automatic | type, supplier...) and |
| | (free text | transmission) | parameters calculated |
| | and/or pre- | | during the flight. |
| | defined | | Trigger at entry into |
| | information, | | Cruise, flight phase 6.|
| | acquired from -------------------------------------------
| | peripherals | DN: OUT report | Trigger at OUT event |
| | from on-board | (Label QP/ | |
| | systems, or | automatic | |
| | received from | transmission) | |
| | the ground), -------------------------------------------
| | and initiate | DN: OFF report | Trigger at OFF event |
| | the transmis- | (Label QQ/ | |
| | -sion of a | (Automatic | |
| | specific | transmission) | |
| | downlink -------------------------------------------
| | report. | DN: ON report | Trigger at ON event |
| | | (Label QR/ | |
| | | Automatic | |
| | | transmission) | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: IN report | Trigger at IN event |
| | | ( Label QS/ | |
| | | Automatic | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Return IN | Trigger at Return IN |
| | | report | event |
| | | (Label QT/ | |
| | | Automatic | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Free text | This report contains a |
| | | message - | free text to the |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | operations | company operations. |
| | | (Label 81/ | |
| | | Initiated on | |
| | | MCDU) | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Free text | This report contains a |
| | | message - SITA | free text to a specific|
| | | address | SITA address. |
| | | (Label 80/ | |
| | | MCDU) | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN:Delay report| Informs the ground of |
| | | (Label Q7/ | an enroute delay. |
| | | MCDU) | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Diversion | Informs the ground that|
| | | or ETA change | the A/C is diverted|
| | | report | to an alternate airport|
| | | (Label 5Y/ | or the estimated time |
| | | Initiated on | of arrival |
| | | MCDU) | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Uplink messages | | DN: Connecting | This message is sent at|
| requests/analysis | | gate request | the beginning of the |
| | | (Label 13/ | descent to require a |
| | | Automatic | connecting gate |
| | | transmission) | (Flight phase 7) |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Loadsheet | |
| | | request | |
| | | (Label 14/ | |
| | | Request MCDU) | |
| | | UP: Loadsheet | |
| | | information| |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | request - | specific weather |
| | | Actual | request for specific |
| | | (Label 5U/ | airports. |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | UP: Weather | |
| | | information -| |
| | | Actual | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | Forecast | request for specific |
| | | (Label 5U/ | airports. |
| | | Forecast | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | Actual and | request for specific |
| | | forecast | airports. |
| | | (Label 5U/ | |
| | | Actual and | |
| | | forecast | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: NOTAMS | The crew initiates a |
| | | request | NOTAMS request downlink|
| | | (Label 11/ | for specific airports. |
| | | UP: NOTAMS | |
| | | information | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Winds aloft| The crew initiates a |
| | | request | wind request downlink |
| | | (Label 12/ | for specific airports. |
| | | UP: Winds aloft| |
| | | information | |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | DN: Voice | The crew can be |
| | | contact request| contacted by the |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink (UP) | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | - Operations| operations via a |
| | | (Label 21/ | specific media (VHF/HF/|
| | | Request MCDU) | SATCOM). |
| | | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(b) Maintenance applications
The following table describes the different maintenance
applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Downlink reports | Enables crew | DN: AOC S/W | AOC software or |
| transmission | to enter | Load or | database changed or |
| | information | Reset report | AOC has reset due to |
| | through MCDU | (Label 1L/ | very long power cut or |
| | (free text | Automatic | software problem. |
| | and/or pre- | transmission) | |
| | defined -------------------------------------------
| | information) | DN: Free text | This report contains a |
| | and to | message - | free text to the |
| | initiate the | Maintenance| company maintenance. |
| | transmission | (Label 82/ | |
| | of a specific | Request MCDU) | |
| | downlink -------------------------------------------
| | report. | DN: Voice | The crew can be |
| | | contact request| contacted by the |
| | | - Maintenance | operations via a |
| | | (Label 22/ | specific media (VHF/HF/|
| | | Request MCDU) | SATCOM).. |
| | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Crew access to | | AOC | The crew requires the |
| AOC information | | configuration | display of the AOC |
| | | | software part numbers |
| | | | on MCDU. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | Sensors | A specific MCDU page, |
| | | | SENSORS page, is |
| | | | available to review |
| | | | the status of all OOOI |
| | | | sensors. |
| | -------------------------------------------
| | | Received 429 | A specific MCDU page, |
| | | data | AOC 429 RCV DATA page, |
| | | | is available to the |
| | | | operator to view the |
| | | | status of a specific |
| | | | 429 broadcast label. |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(c) Airline administrative applications
The following table describes the different airline
administrative applications:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| Administrative | Description | Downlink | Report Description |
| Applications | | DN or | |
| | | Uplink UP | |
| | | messages | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| OOOI phase | This | DN: OOOI report| This application: |
| processing | application: | - Return in | - acquires sensor |
| Downlink reports | - acquires | - In event | information |
| transmission | sensor | - Out event | - uses this information|
| | information | - On event | to determine the |
| OOOI means | - computes | - Off event | present state of the |
| Out= A/C on ground| the current | - OOOI | aircraft (In, Out, |
| taxiing | OOOI state | information | Off, On) |
| (ground speed| - sends | response | - after each state |
| greater than | automati- | UL: OOOI | change, sends |
| zero) | -cally | information| automatically a |
| Off= A/C in flight| downlink | request | specific report: |
| On = A/C landed, | reports | | . In event report |
| taxiing to | or upon | | . On event report |
| gate | request from| | . Out event report |
| In= A/C on ground| the ground | | . Off event report |
| at gate, at | - broadcasts | | - transmits the current|
| least one | information | | OOOI state on a |
| door open | inside and | | specific ARINC 429 |
| Return in= A/C has| outside ATSU| | label, and broadcasts|
| returned to | - displays | | this information |
| the terminal | information | | within the ATSU. |
| without | on MCDU | | - displays the present |
| taking off. | | | state on MCDU FLIGHT |
| | | | LOG page. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(d) Printer applications
The following table describes the different printable menus and
the associated printable reports.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| MCDU Menus | Description | Transmission | Associated Reports |
| Management | | initiated on | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC FLIGHT INIT | | MCDU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC FREE TEXT | AIRLINE | MCDU | DN: Free text message -|
| | MAINTENANCE | | Maintenance |
| -----------------------------------------------------------
| | AIRLINE | MCDU | DN: Free text message -|
| | OPERATIONS | | Operations |
| -----------------------------------------------------------
| | SITA ADDRESS | MCDU | DN: Free text message -|
| | | | SITA address |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC REC MSGS | AOC MSG | MCDU | UP: All received |
| | DISPLAY | | messages - |
| | | | AOC PRINT message |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC REFUELING | | MCDU | |
| REPORT | | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC CONFIGURATION | | MCDU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC OOOI STATUS | | MCDU | DN: OUT report |
| | | | OFF report |
| | | | ON report |
| | | | IN report |
| | | | Return IN report |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC CFDIU PROG | | MCDU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AOC 429 RCVD DATA | | MCDU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(2) AOC Type 2 applications
This application consists in collecting information from on-board
systems, compiling specific data files and sending them on request or
upon internal trigger event to the remote AOC ARINC 619 peripherals
(CMCs, CPMU and DIU) such as Documentary Data for the CFDIU.
(a) Documentary data

Documentary data are sent to the CMCs in response to a
documentary data request from the CFDIU or automatically when the
OOOI IN event occurs.
The CFDIU documentary data contain the following information:
- origin code
- purpose/nature code
- destination code
- OOOI events time
- origin airport
- destination airport
- Captain name
- First Officer name

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(3) AOC Type 3
The type 3 AOC applications configure the ATSU A/C Interface with
internal parameter values:
- the routing policy used for downlink messages for hosted AOC
applications
- the VHF3 voice directory screen managed by the air/ground
communication management function
- CFDIU programming: activation or inhibition of the transmission of
CFDIU downlink reports such as the CFDIU BITE Data report, the ECAM
warning report, the Failure report and the POST-FLIGHT REPORT.
NOTE : This configuration is sent to the CFDIU by the ATSU interface

____
services.
(a) Routing policy

For each message transmitted by the AOC application to the ATSU,
the ATSU router analyses the destination code and checks the
air/ground media availability, one Service Provider (SP) after
the other and in order.
Then, the message is sent through the first valid Service
Provider. If no available medium is found, the message remains in
the router buffer.
(b) Service Provider

The datalink message is sent through the Service Provider (SP)
applicable to the present airspace which corresponds to a given
frequency. There are seven Service Providers:
SP 1 ARINC VHF
SP 2 SITA EUROPE
SP 3 SITA PACIFIC
SP 5 AVICOM
SP 6 CANADA
SP 30 SATCOM
SP 40 HF
(c) VHF3 voice directory configuration

This application configures the ATSU Communication Manager with a
VHF voice directory.
This voice directory contains a list of frequencies titles and
values.
The ATSU COMM Manager uses this configuration table to manage a
specific MCDU menu, allowing the selection and the activation of
a given voice frequency on VHF 3.

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(d) CFDIU programming
The CFDIU programming activates or inhibits the generation of the
following reports:
- BITE report: YES
- ECAM warning report: YES
- Failure report: NO
- POST-FLIGHT REPORT: YES

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C. Remote AOC Applications
The interface between the ATSU and the remote AOC peripherals conforms to
ARINC 619 Specifications.
(1) DMU AOC application

The ATSU downlinks these DMU reports to the ground:
- Engine cruise report (01)
- Cruise performance report (02)
- Engine take off report (04)
- Engine report on request (05)
- Engine gas path advisory report (06)
- Engine mechanical advisory report (07)
- Engine divergence report (09)
- Engine start report (10)
- Engine run up report (11)
- APU MES/IDLE report (13)
- APU shut down report (14)
- Load report (15)
- ECS report (19)
- RAT report (20)
NOTE : The report number adjacent to the report designation is that

____
defined in the ACMS specification.
After a message is sent, the DMU waits for the acknowledgement from
the ATSU indicated by the Imbedded Message Identifier (IMI):
- the first transmitted character is A
- the two other characters are the report number.
(2) CFDIU AOC application

The CFDIU active functions enable the generation and the transmission
of the following reports to the ATSU:
(a) POST-FLIGHT REPORT (on ground) or Current Flight Report (in

flight)
The CFDIU automatically transmits the POST-FLIGHT REPORT to the
ATSU at the end of the flight leg.
(b) Real-Time Failure (in flight)

The failure messages are automatically transmitted by the CFDIU
to the ATSU.

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(c) Real-Time Warning (in flight)
The ECAM warnings are automatically transmitted by the CFDIU to
the ATSU.
(d) BITE Data Messages

A BITE data represents one or more MCDU page, so the CFDIU
transmits the BITE data messages to the ATSU on manual request
from the MCDU.
(e) Class 3 Report (on ground)

The CFDIU transmits the Class 3 reports to the ATSU on uplink or
on manual request.
(f) Servicing Report (optional)

To generate this report, the CFDIU requires Documentary Data from
the ATSU at power-up and at flight phase transition 9 to 10. It
then transmits the Servicing Report to the ATSU automatically, on
uplink request . The format of the message is as follows:
---------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------
| 1 | M Origin Code = ATSU |
---------------------------------------------------
| 2 | D Purpose Code = |
| | Documentary Data |
|--------------------------------------------------
| 3 | F Destination Code = CFDIU|
---------------------------------------------------
| 4-5 | 0 |
---------------------------------------------------
| 6-9 | OUT (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 10-13 | OFF (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 14-17 | ON (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 18-21 | IN (HH/MM) |
---------------------------------------------------
| 22-25 | Actual Departure |
---------------------------------------------------
| 26-29 | Actual Arrival |
---------------------------------------------------
| 30-37 | Captain Name |
---------------------------------------------------
| 38-45 | First Officer Name |
---------------------------------------------------

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(3) FMGC AOC application
The AOC application is called ACARS functions in the FMGC.
The ATSU downlinks FMGC reports to inform the airline of the
configuration of the aircraft (flight plan reports, position
reports,etc...).
The ATSU Router determines which FMGC is intended to receive the
uplink message by reference to the sub-label characters.
(4) Cabin Terminals AOC application

The transmission of the downlink reports is only automatic or on
ground request.

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3. Interface
_________
A. On-Board Systems Interface

The hosted AOC applications are loaded into the ATSU and are interfaced
with the following on-board peripherals:
- Clock
- CFDIU
- CPMU
- DIU
- DMC 1, 2 & 3
- FMGC 1 & 2
- FWC 1 & 2
- LGCIU
- SDAC 1 & 2
(1) Input parameters

The Standard AOC application acquires the following parameters from
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FLIGHT IDENTIFICATION | ATSU | Two characters for A/L ID and |
| | | four characters for flight |
| | | number |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AIRCRAFT REGISTRATION NUMBER | ATSU | Seven characters |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SENSOR INPUTS | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DOORS | SDAC | AOC acquires the status (open/|
| | | closed) of all types of doors |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARKING BRAKE STATUS | SDAC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ENGINES RUNNING | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NOSE STRUT | LGCIU | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FUEL ON BOARD | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| GROUND SPEED | DMC, FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ACTIVE NAV DATABASE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ACTIVE WAYPOINT | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FMC FLIGHT PHASE | FMGC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION | CFDIU | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ALTERNATE DESTINATION | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| APU RUNNING | SDAC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| BAROMETRIC ALTITUDE | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| BLOCK FUEL | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CABIN ALTITUDE | SDAC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| COMPANY ROUTE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| COMPUTED AIRSPEED | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DATE | CFDIU, CLOCK | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DESTINATION RUNWAY | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ENGINE OIL PRESSURE | FWC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ETA | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FUEL FLOW | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FUEL PANEL STATUS AND | FWC | |
| REFUELING IN PROGRESS | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| GROSS WEIGHT | FMGC , SDAC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| LATITUDE | FMGC , DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| LONGITUDE | FMGC , DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| RADIO HEIGHT | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ROLL ANGLE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| STATIC AIR TEMPERATURE | FWC, DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| STRUT SWITCH | SDAC | Discrete signal |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| UTC | CLOCK, CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| TOTAL AIR TEMPERATURE | FWC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| TRACK ANGLE | DMC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WIND DIRECTION TRUE | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WIND SPEED | FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WING ANTI ICE | SDAC | Discrete signal |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ZERO FUEL WEIGHT | SDAC, FMGC | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FLIGHT NUMBER RUNWAY | FMGC, CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ORIGIN/DESTINATION STATIONS | CFDIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FWC FLIGHT PHASE | FWC | Used for OOOI calculations |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) Output parameters

The Standard AOC application generates the following parameters to
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARAMETER NAME | TO | COMMENTS |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| OOOI STATE | CPMU, DIU | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CFDIU PROGRAMMING | CFDIU | Activation /inhibition of the |
| | | transmission of the CFDIU |
| | | downlink reports |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| STATIONS CHARACTER | CPMU, DIU | Contains the origin/ |
| | | destination airports |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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4. Operation
_________
A. Operation and Control of the AOC Standard Application
(1) General
This paragraph describes the interaction of the ATSU with the
Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU).
The three Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU) are used as
interface between the crew and the Air Traffic Services Unit (ATSU).
They provide the means necessary to enter the text for data storage,
data review and transmission-system status.
There are six line select-keys on each side of the display.
When the ATSU is given control of a MCDU, the ATSU DATALINK menu is
displayed.
The AOC MENU page is the root page through which the different pages
may be accessed.
(2) Structure of the AOC menus

(Ref. Fig. 003, 004, 005, 006, 007)
The AOC application presents a main AOC MENU page in correspondance
with the flight phase:
- PRE-FLIGHT MENU at the start of a new flight leg
- IN-FLIGHT MENU after the Take-Off phase
- POST-FLIGHT MENU after the touchdown phase.

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AOC - Pre-Flight Menu Architecture
Figure 003

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AOC - In-Flight Menu Architecture
Figure 004

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AOC - Post-Flight Menu Architecture
Figure 005

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AOC - Miscellaneous Menu Architecture
Figure 006

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AOC - MCDU Menu
Figure 007

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(3) AOC FLIGHT INIT page
(Ref. Fig. 008)
This MCDU page enables to enter or display the flight initialization
parameters. Most of these parameters are automatically filled from
the flight plan entered into the FMGC.

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AOC FLIGHT INIT Page
Figure 008

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(4) AOC WEATHER REQUEST page
(Ref. Fig. 009)
This MCDU page enables to receive a weather report from a specific
airport.

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AOC WEATHER REQUEST Page
Figure 009

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(5) AOC NOTAMS REQUEST page
(Ref. Fig. 010)
This MCDU page enables to receive a NOTAMS report from a specific
airport.

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AOC NOTAMS REQUEST Page
Figure 010

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(6) AOC WINDS ALOFT REQUEST page
(Ref. Fig. 011)
This MCDU page enables to receive a WINDS ALOFT report from a
specific airport.

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AOC WINDS ALOFT REQUEST Page
Figure 011

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(7) AOC FREE TEXT ADDRESS menu
(Ref. Fig. 012)
(a) AIRLINE OPERATIONS page

This MCDU page enables to enter airline operations information
(free text messages) and downlink airline operations reports.
(b) AIRLINE MAINTENANCE page

This MCDU page enables to enter airline maintenance information
(free text messages) and downlink airline maintenance reports.
(c) SITA ADDRESS page

This MCDU page enables to enter a valid SITA address and downlink
a free text.

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AOC FREE TEXT ADDRESS Page
Figure 012

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(8) AOC REC MSGS page
(Ref. Fig. 013)
All the messages, since the last AOC software or database were loaded
or the ATSU computer was reset, are stored in memory in the order
they are received, with the last received message at the top of the
list.
This MCDU page enables to review and print any uplink message.
The time the message was received is printed above each title.
Messages that have not been printed or displayed are listed in large
font.
Once the message has been printed or displayed, its title will change
to small font.
The color of the message title reflects the urgency of the message
(amber is the most important).
To delete a message, press the CLR key, then press the line key
adjacent to this message.

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AOC REC MSGS Page
Figure 013

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(9) AOC DIVERSION page
(Ref. Fig. 014)
This MCDU page enables to send a diversion report.

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AOC DIVERSION Page
Figure 014

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(10) AOC DELAY REPORT page
(Ref. Fig. 015)
This MCDU page enables to send a delay report.

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AOC DELAY REPORT Page
Figure 015

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(11) AOC REFUELING REPORT page
(Ref. Fig. 016)
This MCDU page enables to enter and display fuel information included
in the automatic fuel report.

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AOC REFUELING REPORT Page
Figure 016

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(12) AOC VOICE CONTACT menu
(Ref. Fig. 017)
This MCDU page enables to send a request message for voice contact to
the airline operations on a specific frequency.

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AOC VOICE CONTACT Page
Figure 017

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(13) AOC MISCELLANEOUS menu
(Ref. Fig. 018)
(a) AOC CONFIGURATION page

(Ref. Fig. 019)
This MCDU page enables to display the software configuration
information (Part Number).

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AOC MISCELLANEOUS Page
Figure 018

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AOC CONFIGURATION Page
Figure 019

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(b) AOC OOOI STATUS page
(Ref. Fig. 020)
This MCDU page enables to display the status information of the
Out On Off In events.

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AOC OOOI STATUS Page
Figure 020

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(c) AOC CFDIU PROG page
(Ref. Fig. 021)
This MCDU page enables to set and clear the CFDIU reports.

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(d) AOC 429 RCV DATA page
(Ref. Fig. 022)
This MCDU page enables to display the bit values of ARINC 429
data for any label.

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AOC 429 RCV DATA Page
Figure 022

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(e) AOC PARAMETER DISPLAY page
This MCDU page enables to display the value of any parameter in
the parameter table.

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B. AOC Standard Application Indicating
(1) ACARS MSG memo

This green memo comes into view on the EWD, pulsing during 60 seconds
and then becomes steady.
ACARS MSG memo is activated when the following messages are received:
- Crew message (label RA),
- AOC message (label 3M),
- AOC Call (label 3B),
- AOC Print (label 3P).
(2) Advisories
Advisories are visual messages displayed on the MCDU scratchpad:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NOT ALLOWED | Data entry in an | After five seconds or |
| | unmodifiable field | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| INVALID ENTRY | LSK associated with a | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | data entry is pressed | data entry |
| | and the scratchpad | |
| | content do not corres- | |
| | -pond to the associated | |
| | criteria | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| MANDATORY DATA MISSING | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE | | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| PRINTER FAIL | PRINT LSK is pressed | After five seconds or |
| | and the printer cannot | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | accept the request | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| WX UPLINK | Reception of a weather | After five seconds or |
| | report (label 3W) | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| VHF VOICE MODE | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| MSG NOT GEN | VHF only downlink is | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | pressed while VHF is in | data entry |
| | VOICE mode | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| VHF NO COMM | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | while VHF is unavailable| data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SAT NO COMM | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| MSG NOT GEN | satellite downlink is | CLR mode key pressed or|
| | pressed while satellite | data entry |
| | is unavailable | |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| NO COMM | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| | while ATSU is | data entry |
| | unavailable |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| First 23 characters of | Reception of label 3V | CLR mode key pressed or|
| an uplink message | | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| BUFFER FULL | LSK that initiates a | After five seconds or |
| | and the buffer is full | data entry |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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ATIMS - ROUTER - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
__________________________________________
1. _______
General
The ATSU router provides Character-Oriented with a routing service and an
access to the Character-Oriented ACARS sub-networks.
The following applications are available on-board:
- Hosted AOC applications
- Remote AOC applications embedded in avionics peripherals: FMGC, DMU,
CFDIU.
- Aeronautical Passenger Communications (APC) in the Cabin Terminals (CPMU
and DIU if installed).
The air/ground routing services determine the most appropriate ACARS
sub-network for air-ground communication upon multiple access criteria,
which are the sub-network availability and the airline preferences.
The currently available ACARS sub-networks are:
- VHF
- SATCOM (optional)
- HF (optional)
2. __________________
System Description
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
The structure of the air/ground communication services is composed as

follows:
(Ref. Fig. 001)
A. Air/Ground Communication Structure
(1) ACARS Router

The function of the router is to:
- dispatch downlink messages from datalink users to the appropriate
sub-network, depending on the message routing policy,
- direct uplink messages to the appropriate destination (datalink
user).
(2) ACARS Datalink Layer

The function of the datalink layer is to:
- interface the router with the available air/ground datalink network
VHF3 or SATCOM as specified in ARINC 618 and ARINC 750 for the VHF
Data Radio (VDR) interface,
- report the status of the available datalink network to the ACARS
network management layer,
- control the VHF3 mode of operation (Voice/Data).

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ATIMS - Air/Ground Communication Structure
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(3) ACARS Network Management Layer
The function of the network management layer is to:
- manage and acquire parameters essential for ATSU router operation,
- give the crew the control on the air/ground datalink communication,
- indicate the status of the air/ground datalink communication,
- allow the crew to activate tests,
- manage the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for the ACARS
communication services (access to the printer, Multipurpose Control
and Display Units (MCDUs) and generation of air /ground
communication specific FWC alerts and warnings).
(4) ACARS On-Board Router

The function of the ACARS on-board router is to:
- transfer air/ground messages to and from remote AOC applications as
specified in ARINC 619
. remote AOC applications <---> ground
. remote AOC applications <---> hosted AOC applications
- route uplink air/ground messages to the appropriate Flight
Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC).
(5) AOC Peripherals Interface Layer

The function of the AOC peripherals interface layer is to interface
the ACARS on-board router with the peripherals (ARINC 429
Williamsburg for file transfer and ARINC 429 broadcast for data
access and delivery).
(6) VDR/SDU Interface Layer

The function of the VDR/SDU interface layer is to:
- interface the ACARS datalink communication with the sub-network
equipment VDR3 and SATCOM SDU (ARINC 429 Williamsburg for file
transfer and ARINC 429 broadcast for data access and delivery),
- interface the VDR with the SATCOM SDU.

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The structure of the air/ground communication services is composed as

follows:
(Ref. Fig. 001A)
A. Air/Ground Communication Structure
(1) ACARS Router

The function of the router is to:
- dispatch downlink messages from datalink users to the appropriate
sub-network, depending on the message routing policy,
- direct uplink messages to the appropriate destination (datalink
user).
(2) ACARS Datalink Layer

The function of the datalink layer is to:
- interface the router with the available air/ground datalink network
VHF3 or SATCOM as specified in ARINC 618 and ARINC 750 for the VHF
Data Radio (VDR) interface,
- report the status of the available datalink network to the ACARS
network management layer,
- control the VHF3 mode of operation (Voice/Data).
(3) ACARS Network Management Layer

The function of the network management layer is to:
- manage and acquire parameters essential for ATSU router operation,
- give the crew the control on the air/ground datalink communication,
- indicate the status of the air/ground datalink communication,
- allow the crew to activate tests,
- manage the Human-Machine Interface (HMI) for the ACARS
communication services (access to the printer, Multipurpose Control
and Display Units (MCDUs) and generation of air /ground
communication specific FWC alerts and warnings).
(4) ACARS On-Board Router

The function of the ACARS on-board router is to:
- transfer air/ground messages to and from remote AOC applications as
specified in ARINC 619
. remote AOC applications <---> ground
. remote AOC applications <---> hosted AOC applications
- route uplink air/ground messages to the appropriate Flight
Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC).

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(5) AOC Peripherals Interface Layer
The function of the AOC peripherals interface layer is to interface
the ACARS on-board router with the peripherals (ARINC 429
Williamsburg for file transfer and ARINC 429 broadcast for data
access and delivery).
(6) VDR/SDU/HFDR Interface Layer

The function of the VDR/SDU/HFDR interface layer is to:
- interface the ACARS datalink communication with the sub-network
equipment VDR3, SATCOM SDU and HFDR1 (ARINC 429 Williamsburg for
file transfer and ARINC 429 broadcast for data access and
delivery),
- interface the VDR with the SATCOM SDU and the HFDR1.

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**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
B. ATSU Router Databases
(1) Router parameters software (30TX): standard DSP World map database
This software contains the standard DSP world map database which
contains two tables:
- Media configuration tables
- VHF world map.
(a) Media configuration tables

These tables give the ARINC 618 parameters for each air/ground
communication media, such as timers, counters, identifiers.
configuration table for each service provider.
(b) VHF world map

This database contains the VHF geographic areas for each service
provider.
The ATSU uses the map to know which service provider can be
proposed for selection in the scan mask.
No order of priority is given in case more than one service
provider cover the same area. A scan mask must be defined in
order to define on which frequency it must scan first through the
VHF SCAN SELECT pages.
The world map is described over rectangular zones defined by the
latitude/longitude of their south/east limits.
The first zone of the world map defined is delimited by 90N at
its north border and 180W at its west border.
The world map can contain up to 512 zones and can be presented in
an array form or in graphic format.
(2) ATSU configuration sofware (21TX)

(a) Routing policies

A routing policy lists a set of allowed media with a preference
order and the conditions which lead to a change of media.
A downlink message is submitted to the ATSU router with a routing
policy code. The meaning of this code is customizable for hosted
AOC applications and for ARINC 619 peripherals except FMGC.
For the VHF subnetwork, a service provider can be specified.

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(b) Configuration elements
The configuration database contains two elements which are
software pin-programmed:
- HFDL option for ATC applications
- VHF3 voice/data switching by MCDU (inhibited when ATC
applications loaded).
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Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
B. ATSU Router Databases
(1) Router parameters software (30TX): standard DSP World map database
This software contains the standard DSP world map database which
contains two tables:
- Media configuration tables
- VHF world map.
(a) Media configuration tables

These tables give the ARINC 618 parameters for each air/ground
communication media, such as timers, counters, identifiers, VDL2
parameters.
There is a Satcom media configuration table, a VHF media
configuration table and a HF media configuration table for each
service provider.
(b) VHF world map

This database contains the VHF geographic areas for each service
provider.
The ATSU uses the map to know which service provider can be
proposed for selection in the scan mask.
No order of priority is given in case more than one service
provider cover the same area. A scan mask must be defined in
order to define on which frequency it must scan first through the
VHF SCAN SELECT pages.
The world map is described over rectangular zones defined by the
latitude/longitude of their south/east limits.
The first zone of the world map defined is delimited by 90N at
its north border and 180W at its west border.
The world map can contain up to 512 zones and can be presented in
an array form or in graphic format.

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(2) ATSU configuration sofware (21TX)
- VDL2 parameters.
(a) Routing policies

A routing policy lists a set of allowed media with a preference
order and the conditions which lead to a change of media.
A downlink message is submitted to the ATSU router with a routing
policy code. The meaning of this code is customizable for hosted
AOC applications and for ARINC 619 peripherals except FMGC.
For the VHF sub-network, a service provider can be specified.
(b) Configuration elements

The configuration database contains two elements which are
software pin-programmed:
- HFDL option for ATC applications
- VHF3 voice/data switching by MCDU (inhibited when ATC
applications loaded).
- VDL2 mode activation.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
C. ATSU DATALINK Pages

The ATSU DATALINK menu is accessible on the MCDU menu and gives access to
the communication menu.
(Ref. Fig. 002)
The RETURN TO COMM MENU command is always available on key 6L and enables
crew to display the COMM MENU page.
The PAGE PRINT command is always available on key 6R and enables crew to
print the current MCDU page.
(1) COMM INIT page

The COMM INIT page enables the crew to enter or check the ARN, the
A/L ID and the scan mask.
(Ref. Fig. 003)
(a) A/C Register (2L)

This page enables crew to enter or display the Aircraft
Registration Number (ARN) at all times and mainly in the case
where the ARN information from the CFDIU is wrong or inexistent.
NOTE : The ARN enables the initialization of the ATSU Router

____
Function (ARF).

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Figure 002

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Figure 002A

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(b) A/L IDENT (3L)
Crew enters the airline identification over two characters.
(c) A/L IDENT (4L)

Crew enters the airline identification over three characters.
(d) VHF3 SCAN MASK (4R)

This prompt enables to access to the VHF3 SCAN MASK page where
the crew selects a list of service providers.
(2) VHF3 SCAN MASK page

(Ref. Fig. 003)
This page is used to determine the list of service providers to be
scanned and their priority level corresponding to the order of
selection.
The VHF3 SCAN MASK is compulsory for the router operation.
(a) SP SELECT (1L, 2L, 3L, 4L, 1R, 2R, 4R)

These prompts display all the selectable service providers in the
VHF scan mask and show whether a SP is selected or not and if it
is, its priority level instead of SELECT.
(b) SCAN MASK ERASE (5L)

This command enables to display a virgin menu to prepare the
entry of a new scan mask.
(c) SCAN MASK LOAD (5R)

This command enables to store the last selection and activate the
VHF SCAN MASK command.
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,

the communication menu.
(Ref. Fig. 002)
(1) COMM INIT page

The COMM INIT page enables the crew to enter or check the ARN, the
A/L ID and the scan mask.
(Ref. Fig. 003C)

where the ARN information from the CFDIU is wrong or inexistent.

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ATIMS - Access to COMM CONFIG and VHF3 SCAN SELECT Pages
Figure 003A (SHEET 1)

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Figure 003A (SHEET 2)

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ATIMS - Access to COMM INIT and VHF3 SCAN MASK Pages
Figure 003C

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Function (ARF).
(b) A/L IDENT-2 (3L)

Crew enters the airline identification over two characters.
(c) A/L IDENT-3 (4L)

Crew enters the airline identification over three characters.
(d) VHF3 SCAN MASK (4R)

This prompt enables to access to the VHF3 SCAN MASK page where
(2) VHF3 SCAN MASK page

(Ref. Fig. 003C)
selection.

These prompts display all the selectable service providers in
scan mask and show whether a SP is selected or not and if it is,
its priority level instead of SELECT.
(b) ALL INPUTS ERASE (5L)

entry of a new scan mask.
(c) SCAN MASK ACTIVATE (5R)

(d) DSP USER DEFINED 1 and 2

(Ref. Fig. 004)
The ATSU propose a list of Data Service Providers (DSP) available
in the VHF3 SCAN MASK pages.
Furthermore, the crew can define two more Data Service Providers.
The DSP USER DEFINED pages are accessible from the second VHF3
SCAN MASK page by entering a password NEW DSP in the MCDU
scratchpad and by pressing the line select key 2R for DSP
USER-DEFINED1 or key 3R for DSP USER-DEFINED2.
These pages enable the crew to define the service providers of
their choice.

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**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

the COMM MENU page.
(Ref. Fig. 002A)
The RETURN command is always available on key 6L and enables crew to
display the COMM MENU page.
The AUDIT PRINT SET OFF function is available when the audit mode was set
on and enables to disable this function directly from this page without
having to get access to the AUDIT page.
(1) COMM CONFIG page

The COMM CONFIG page enables the crew to enter or check:
- the A/C REGISTR (ARN)
- the ACARS A/L ID
- the STANDARD A/L ID
- a VHF3 scan mask.
(Ref. Fig. 003A)

where the ARN information from the CFDIU is wrong or inexistent
(e.g. F-WWAI).

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Function (ARF).
(b) ACARS A/L ID (3L)

Crew enters the airline identification over two characters (e.g.
AP).
(c) STANDARD A/L ID (4L)

Crew enters the airline identification over three characters
(e.g. AIB).
(d) VHF3 SCAN SEL (4R)

This prompt enables to access to the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page where

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(2) VHF3 SCAN SELECT page
(Ref. Fig. 003A)
selection.

(b) NEW SCAN SELECT/ALL INPUTS ERASE (5L)

entry of a new scan mask or when a scan mask is already
activated, it enables to erase it.
(c) SCAN MASK ACTIVATE (5R)

R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

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Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,

the COMM MENU page.
**ON A/C 157-158,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 157-158,
(Ref. Fig. 002)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

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Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
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Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
The COMM MENU page enables access to the router pages by selection of one
of the different prompts.
The RETURN command is always available on key 6L and enables crew to
display the COMM MENU page.
The AUDIT PRINT SET OFF function is available when the audit mode was set
on and enables to disable this function directly from this page without
having to get access to the AUDIT page.
(1) COMM CONFIG page

The COMM CONFIG page enables the crew to enter or check the essential
configuration parameters:
- the ICAO CODE (provided by the aviation authority)
- the A/C REGISTR (Aircraft Registration Number ARN)
- the ACARS A/L ID
- the STANDARD A/L ID
- a VHF3 scan mask.
(Ref. Fig. 003B)
(a) ICAO CODE

It is automatically acquired from the ATC transponders.
It is displayed in octal encoding in eight characters (e.g.
16021372)..
(b) A/C Register (2L)

The ARN is automatically acquired from the CFDIU (e.g. F-WWAI).
(c) ACARS A/L ID (3L)

Crew enters the airline identification over two characters (e.g.
AP).
(d) STANDARD A/L ID (4L)

Crew enters the airline identification over three characters
(e.g. AIB).
(e) CONFIG ACTIVATE (1R)

The crew validate the parameters by pressing this key.
(f) VHF3 SCAN SEL (4R)

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(2) VHF3 SCAN SELECT page
(Ref. Fig. 003B)
selection.

(b) NEW SCAN SELECT/ACTIVE SEL DISPLAY (5L)
(c) EMPTY SCAN ACTIVATE/SCAN SEL ACTIVATE (5R)

When no scan mask is activated and no service providers are
selected, the NEW SCAN SELECT and EMPTY SCAN ACTIVATE indications
are displayed.
When a scan mask is already activated or at least one service
provider is selected, the NEW SCAN SELECT and SCAN SEL ACTIVATE
indications are displayed.
When a service provider is selected, the cyan arrow disappears
and the priority number is displayed after the region name
according to the order in which it was selected (#1, #2, #3...).
Pressing the line key adjacent to the SCAN SEL ACTIVATE
indication validates the scan selection.
Pressing the line key adjacent to the EMPTY SCAN ACTIVATE
indication inhibits the VHF datalink communication means and the
EMPTY SCAN ACTIVATED: VHF3 DATA INHIBITED indication is displayed
on the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page.
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
(3) VHF3 DATA MODE page
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005B)

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
The VHF3 DATA MODE page displays all the Data Service Providers
selected in the VHF3 scan mask.
Each Data Service Provider is associated with a frequency.
This page is used for VHF media control and enables to:
- select a DSP among the scan mask and activate this DSP on VHF.
Once the DSP is selected, the network manager orders a change of
frequency (corresponding to the DSP) to the VHF3.
- visualize the way the DSP frequency has been selected in the top
section of the page:
. MANUAL indication when the crew selects a country
. SCAN indication as long as the ATSU has not completed the
scanning
. REMOTE AUTOTUNE indication when an autotuned frequency is
requested in uplink message
. AUTO indication when the frequency is acquired after an automatic
scanning
- visualize the present mode of the VHF operation in the top section
of the page:
. the DSP name and the related frequency are displayed when DATA
mode is selected.
. VOICE indication plus dashes instead of the frequency are
displayed when Voice mode is selected.
NOTE : The ATSU permanently knows the value of the current data
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frequency on VDR3, as well as the DSP currently being scanned
or used. These two parameters are displayed and updated in
real time by the ATSU on VHF3 DATA MODE page.
(4) VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005B)

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
The VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page enables to:

- display a list of voice frequencies issued from AOC applications
(1L to 3L and 1R to 3R)
- activate one of these frequencies on VDR3 by pressing the line key
adjacent to (same LSK as above)
- activate the voice frequency contained in the last received COMPANY
CALL message (4L)
- enter manually a frequency (5L)
- select the Data mode (5R).
On the second line below VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY title, DATA or VOICE
indication is displayed.
(5) COMM STATUS page

(Ref. Fig. 006)
COMM STATUS page displays the status of the different ARINC 618
networks (VHF3 and SATCOM) and of the connections with ARINC 619
peripherals:
(a) VHF3 (1L and 2L)

- OP or INOP indication shows the VDR3 status
- COMM, NO COMM or DLK INOP indication shows the communication
status between the VDR3 and the service provider.
- VOICE or DATA indication shows the VDR3 mode of operation.
(b) SATCOM (4L and 5L)

- OP, INOP or NOT INST indication shows the SDU status.
- COMM, NO COMM or DLK INOP indication shows the communication
status between the SDU and the service provider.
(c) ROUTER STATUS (page 2/2)

The second COMM STATUS page displays the connection status OP
or INOP with different peripherals: FMGC1, FMGC2, DMU and
CFDIU.
(6) COMPANY CALL 1/2 page
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 007)

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Figure 006

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Figure 006A

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 007A)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
The COMPANY CALL page enables the crew to acknowledge, validate a

COMPANY CALL message or display the message related to the COMPANY
CALL message from the ground. Up to 220 characters of free text can
be displayed, but beyond 100 characters, text display is continued on
page 2/2.
It enables the crew to switch the VDR3 in Voice mode. The voice
frequency is the frequency requested by the airline.
(a) VHF3 TUNE (1L)

Below VHF3 TUNE, the airline frequency is displayed.
This line key enables to deactivate the alert and to activate
automatically the command to switch the VDR3 in Voice mode.
(b) CO CALL CLEAR (1R)

This line key enables to deactivate the COMPANY CALL alert.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(3) VHF3 DATA MODE page
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 005A)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
The VHF3 DATA MODE page displays a menu of various regions which can
be selected by the crew. Each region is associated with a DSP and a
frequency.
Only DSPs entered in the scan mask are displayed on this page.
This page is not displayed if no scan mask is activated.

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Pressing the line key adjacent to the DSP indication changes the VHF3
frequency.
The crew can revert to automatic mode by pressing the line key
adjacent to the REVERT AUTO indication.
The first information below the title is the current mode of the
VHF3:
- MANUAL is indicated when the VHF3 is logged on a frequency that was
manually selected by the crew on this page.
- AUTO is indicated when the VHF3 is logged on a frequency after
automatic scanning of the scan mask.
- VOICE is indicated when VHF3 is in voice mode.
- SCAN is indicated when VHF3 is currently scanning frequencies.
- AUTO DATA INHIB is indicated when the aircraft crosses an area
where no DSP is available according to the scan mask.
The second information is the service provider on which the VHF3 is
logged and its corresponding frequency:
----------------------------------------------------------------
DSP Label | DSP Label |
on the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page | on the VHF3 DATA MODE page |
| when this DSP is currently used |
----------------------------------------------------------------
SITA | SIT-E/A |
EUR/AFR | |
----------------------------------------------------------------
SITA | SIT-NAM |
NORTH AM | |
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SITA | SIT-LAM |
LATIN AM | |
----------------------------------------------------------------
SITA | SIT-PAC |
PACIFIC | |
----------------------------------------------------------------
DEPV | DEPV |
BRAZIL | |
----------------------------------------------------------------
ARINC | ARI-EUR |
EUROPE | |
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ARINC | ARI-AM |
AMERICA | |
----------------------------------------------------------------
ARINC | ARI-AFR |
AFRICA | |
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ARINC | ARI-KOR |

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DSP Label | DSP Label |
on the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page | on the VHF3 DATA MODE page |
| when this DSP is currently used |
----------------------------------------------------------------
KOREA | |
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ARINC | ARI-ASI |
ASIA | |
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AVICOM | AVI-JAP |
JAPAN | |
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(4) VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 005A)
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Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
The VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page enables to:

- display a voice frequency directory issued from AOC applications
(1L to 3L and 1R to 3R)
- activate one of these frequencies on VDR3 by pressing the line key
adjacent to one voice frequency (same LSK as above)
- activate the voice frequency contained in the last received COMPANY
CALL message (4L)
- to switch to data mode (5R).
Below the title, the VHF3 mode is indicated: DATA or VOICE.
(5) COMM STATUS page

(Ref. Fig. 006A)
COMM STATUS page displays the status of the different media and the
validity of the link between ATSU and FMGC1/FMGC2/DMU/CFDIU.
(a) For VHF3

One of the following indications is displayed on the first line:
- INOP if VHF3 is inoperative (out of order or breakers pulled)
- DATA if VHF3 is operative in data mode.
- VOICE if VHF3 is operative in voice mode.

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- DATA INHIB when the aircraft is crossing an area where no DSP
is available according to the scan mask.
If the VDR3 is in data mode, one of the following indication is
displayed on the second line:
- DLK AVAIL if the VHF data link is available
- DLK NOT AVAIL if the VHF data link is not available (out of
range of a ground VHF station)
- DLK INOP if a fault occurs on the VHF data link
- DLK OFF if the VHF data function is off (empty scan mask).
(b) For SATCOM

One of the following indications is displayed:
- INOP if the Satcom is inoperative (out of order or breakers
pulled)
- NOT INSTALLED if no Satcom is installed
- DLK AVAIL if the Satcom is operative and the Satcom data link
is available
- DLK NOT AVAIL if the Satcom is operative and the Satcom data
link is not available.
(c) For HFDR

One of the following indications is displayed on the first line:
- INOP if the HFDR is inoperative (out of order or breakers
pulled)
- NOT INSTALLED if no HFDR system is installed
- DATA if the HFDR is operative in data mode
- VOICE if the HFDR is operative in voice mode
If the HFDR is in data mode, one of the following indications is
displayed on the second line:
- DLK AVAIL if the HFDR is operative and the HFDR data link is
available
- DLK NOT AVAIL if the HFDR is operative and the HFDR data link
is not available.
(d) ROUTER STATUS (page 2/2)

The second COMM STATUS page displays the status of the link
between ATSU and different peripherals: FMGC1, FMGC2, DMU and
CFDIU:
- OK indication if the link with the peripheral is operative
- INOP indication if the link with the peripheral is not
operative
- NOT INSTALLED if the peripheral is not installed.

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(6) COMPANY CALL page
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 007)
**ON A/C 151-156, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 007A)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
The COMPANY CALL page enables the crew to acknowledge, validate a

COMPANY CALL message or display the message related to the COMPANY
CALL message from the ground. Up to 220 characters of free text can
be displayed, but beyond 100 characters, text display is continued on
page 2/2.
It enables the crew to switch the VDR3 in Voice mode. The voice
frequency is the frequency contained in the uplink message.
If the VHF3 is in voice mode, pressing the line key adjacent to the
REVERT TO DATA indication enables to switch to data mode.
The COMPANY CALL message can be printed directly from this page.
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
(7) MAINTENANCE page

(Ref. Fig. 008)
MAINTENANCE page gives access to the TEST, STATISTICS and AUDIT
pages.
(a) TEST page
1
_ REQUEST VHF3 LINK (1L)
This line key enables to activate the link test and to display
the status of the connection between VDR3 and the ground
center.

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NOTE : During the link test, the REQUEST indication is
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replaced by IN PROGRESS and then by the test result OK
or FAILED indication.
2
_ REQUEST SAT LINK (1R) (if SATCOM system installed)
This line key enables to activate the link test and to display
the status of the connection between the SDU1 and the ground
center:
NOTE : During the link test, the REQUEST indication is

____
replaced by IN PROGRESS and then by the test result OK
or FAILED indication.
(b) STATISTICS page

This page enables the crew to access to the VHF3, SATCOM and
ROUTER statistics.
(c) AUDIT page

AUDIT page enables to activate the selected audit by pressing the
corresponding line key and displaying YES or NO nearby:
- VHF3 (1L)
- SATCOM (1R) (if installed)
- UPLINKS (3L)
- DOWNLINKS (4L)
NOTE : When the VHF3 or the SATCOM audit is directly validated,

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the UPLINKS and DOWNLINKS audit are automatically switched
to the same state.
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

(Ref. Fig. 008A)
The MAINTENANCE page gives access to the TEST, STATISTICS and AUDIT
pages.
(a) TEST page

This page enables to test the link between the aircraft and the
ground through a specific communication means.
Pressing the line key causes the ATSU to send a downlink message
to the ground and wait for the answer:
- IN PROGRESS indication is first displayed in green instead of
REQUEST
- OK (in green) or FAILED (in amber) is displayed at the end of
the link test

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NOTE : The result indication is displayed during 15 seconds, then
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the REQUEST indication is again available.
1
This line key enables to activate the VHF link test and to
display the status of the connection between the VDR3 and the
ground.
2
_ REQUEST SAT LINK (1R) (if SATCOM system is installed)
This line key enables to activate the Satcom link test and to
display the status of the connection between the SDU1 and the
ground.
3
_ REQUEST HF LINK (3R) (if HFDR system is installed)
This line key enables to activate the HF link test and to
display the status of the connection between the HFDR and the
ground.
(b) STATISTICS page

This page is dedicated to the display and the printing of
statistics reports on each communication means.
(c) AUDIT page

AUDIT page enables automatic printing of all downlink and/or
uplink datalink messages that transit through the ATSU.
By default, the AUDIT mode is deactivated (all toggles set to
NO).
Specific communication means can be audited separately:
- VHF3
- SATCOM (if installed)
- HF (if installed)
- UPLINKS
- DOWNLINKS.
The AUDIT function consists in collecting the content of all or
some ARINC 618 blocks exchanged by the router with the ground and
in printing them out with a predefined format.
This function can be deactivated from this page or from the COMM
MENU page.

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Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,

(Ref. Fig. 008B)
The MAINTENANCE page gives access to the TEST, STATISTICS and AUDIT
pages.
(a) TEST page

This page enables to test the link between the aircraft and the
ground through a specific communication means.
Pressing the line key causes the ATSU to send a downlink message
to the ground and wait for the answer:
- IN PROGRESS indication is first displayed in green instead of
REQUEST
- OK (in green) or FAILED (in amber) is displayed at the end of
the link test
NOTE : The result indication is displayed during 15 seconds, then

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the REQUEST indication is again available.
1
This line key enables to activate the VHF link test and to
display the status of the connection between the VDR3 and the
ground.
2
_ REQUEST SAT LINK (1R) (if SATCOM system is installed)
This line key enables to activate the Satcom link test and to
display the status of the connection between the SDU1 and the
ground.
3
_ REQUEST HF LINK (3R) (if HFDR system is installed)
This line key enables to activate the HF link test and to
display the status of the connection between the HFDR and the
ground.
(b) STATISTICS page

This page is dedicated to the display and printing of statistic
reports on each communication means:
- ACARS VHF STATS
- SATCOM STATS (if Satcom system is installed)
- ROUTER STATS
- HF STATS (if HFDR system is installed)
- VDL MODE 2 STATS
The contents of the STATISTICS page change at each OUT phase.

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Figure 008B

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If the crew enters in the STATISTICS menu during the IN phase,
the contents displayed are those of the latest flight.
If the crew enters in the STATISTICS menu after the OUT phase,
the contents displayed are those of the current flight.
(c) AUDIT page

AUDIT page enables automatic printing of all downlink and/or
uplink datalink messages that transit through the ATSU.
By default, the AUDIT mode is deactivated (all toggles set to
OFF).
Specific communication means can be audited separately:
- VHF3
- SATCOM (if installed)
- HF (if installed)
- UPLINKS
- DOWNLINKS
- VHF GND STA.
The AUDIT function consists in collecting the content of all or
some ARINC 618 blocks exchanged by the router with the ground and
in printing them out with a predefined format.
This function can be deactivated from this page or from the COMM
MENU page.
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R 511-526, 528-599,
3. Interface
_________
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
The ATSU is interfaced with peripherals:

- hosting remote AOC applications using ARINC 619 protocol, except for the
printer (ARINC 744): FMGCs, Centralized Fault Display Unit (CFDIU), Data
Management Unit (DMU), Cabin Terminals (Cabin Passenger Management Unit
(CPMU), Digital Interface Unit (DIU))
- for air/ground communication data access and delivery: FMGCs, CFDIU,
Clock, Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit (LGCIU)
- for air/ground communication Human-Machine Interface: MCDUs, printer,
Engine/Warning Display (EWD) via the Flight Warning Computers (FWC), Radio
Management Panels (RMP)
- for air/ground communication sub-networks: VDR3, Satcom (optional system).

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Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
The ATSU is interfaced with on-board peripherals. The main ones are:
Flight Management Guidance Computer (FMGC),
Flight Warning Compuer (FWC),
Centralized Fault Display Unit (CFDIU),
Clock,
- for remote AOC or APC applications: FMGC, CFDIU, DMU (AIDS), Cabin
Terminals (Cabin Passenger Management Unit (CPMU), Digital Interface Unit
(DIU))
- for datalink sub-networks access and management: communication systems
VDR3, SATCOM (if installed) and HFDR (if installed)
- for system management, maintenance and configuration: FWC, SDAC, CFDIU,
Data Loader (embedded or portable), LGCIU.
- for multipurpose Human Machin Interface (HMI): Radio Management Panels
(RMP) Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU), Printer.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
The ATSU is interfaced with on-board peripherals. The main ones are:
Flight Management Guidance Computer (FMGC),
Flight Warning Compuer (FWC),
Centralized Fault Display Unit (CFDIU),
Clock,
- for remote AOC or APC applications: FMGC, CFDIU, DMU (AIDS), Cabin
Terminals (Cabin Passenger Management Unit (CPMU), Digital Interface Unit
(DIU))
- for datalink sub-networks access and management: communication systems
VDR3, SATCOM (if installed) and HFDR (if installed)
- for system management, maintenance and configuration: FWC, SDAC, CFDIU,
Data Loader (embedded or portable), LGCIU, ATC transponders.

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- for multipurpose Human Machin Interface (HMI): Radio Management Panels
(RMP) Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU), Printer.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
A. Interface with the Flight Management System
(1) Interface with the FMGCs

The FMGCs provide the air/ground communication routing function with
the following services:
(a) Acquisition of ARINC 429 parameters

- FMGC activity label
- Flight number
- FMS communication master/slave information
- Destination airport
(b) Exchange of ARINC 619 messages
(c) Transmission by the system of status information

- ATSU validity
- Datalink status
- Voice busy
- VHF3 voice
(2) Interface with the MCDUs

The MCDUs provide the air/ground communication routing function with
- Possible connection with the MCDU1, MCDU2 or MCDU3 and
simultaneously with up to two MCDUs.
- Human-Machine Interface provided with the MCDU system pages and
scratchpad message displays.
B. Interface with the Communications Systems
(1) Interface with the VDR3

The VDR3 provides the air/ground communication routing function with
- VDR mode control,
- ARINC 618 data exchange,
- VHF link management,
- Error indication,
- Status reporting.

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(2) Interface with the RMPs
The RMPs provide the air/ground communication routing function with
- Remote port select to indicate a request for switching the system
which controls the VDR3,
- port select information to indicate which system is controlling the
VDR3.
(3) Interface with the Satcom system (if installed)

The ATSU uses the services provided by the SDU1 to communicate with
the ground in data mode. The Satcom manages by itself its frequency
tuning and the connection with the ground network. The ATSU does not
control the mode of operation of the Satcom.
The Satcom provides the air/ground communication routing function
with the following services:
- ARINC 618 downlink and uplink message exchanges,
- SDU1 status transmission to the ATSU,
- ATSU status transmission to the SDU1 (primary source/destination,
failure...).
**ON A/C 106-149, 159-199, 210-238, 301-310, 401-499,
(4) Interface with the HFDR system (if installed)

The ATSU uses the services provided by the HFDR1 to communicate with
The HFDR1 provides the air/ground communication routing function with
- HFDR1 status transmission to the ATSU,
failure...).
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(4) Interface with the HFDR system (if installed)

The ATSU uses the services provided by the HFDR1 to communicate with
The HFDR1 provides the air/ground communication routing function with
- HFDR1 status transmission to the ATSU,
failure...).

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(5) Interface with the ATC transponders
The ATSU uses for the VDL mode 2 the ICAO code (24 bit address) from
the ATC transponders.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
C. Interface with the Electronic Instrument System
(1) Interface with the Clock

The Clock provides the air/ground communication routing function with
the UTC date and time.
D. Interface with the Flight Warning System

The FWCs provide the air/ground communication routing function with:
- alert generation service,
- warning generation service.
NOTE : The inhibition of the warnings depending on the flight phase is

____
performed by the FWCs.
E. Interface with the Landing Gear System

The LGCIU provides the air/ground communication routing function with the
Flight/Ground information .
F. Interface with the On board Maintenance Systems
(1) Interface with the CFDIU

The CFDIU provides the air/ground communication routing function with

- Aircraft registration number
- Flight number
- Destination airport
- SDU installed/not installed
- VDR3 installed/not installed
- CFDIU activity label
- Date
- ACMS DMU installed/not installed.

- System validity
- Datalink availability (VHF,SATCOM)

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(2) Interface with the printer
The printer provides the air/ground communication routing function
with the transmission of printouts service:
- Audit block reports,
- MCDU page print,
- Statistics report print,
- Label C1 (free text) print.
(3) Interface with the A/C Condition Monitoring System Data Management
Unit (ACMS DMU)
The ACMS DMU provides the air/ground communication routing function
with the following services:

- ACMS DMU activity label.

- System validity
(4) Interface with the Cabin Terminal system

The Cabin Terminal system provides the air/ground communication
routing function with the following services:

- Cabin Terminal activity label.

- System validity

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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
G. ATSU Pin Programming

The System Management functions of the A/C interface software also
acquire pin programming information in order to provide them with
applications and functions.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| INFORMATION | SOURCE | COMMENTS |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| VDR 25KHz/8.33KHz | Hardware pin | Enable/inhibit 8.33 KHz |
| | on ATSU | resolution in addition to |
| | | 25 KHz resolution for VHF3 |
| | | voice frequencies controlled |
| | | by ATSU. |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ATSU location | Hardware pin | |
| (1 or 2) | on ATSU | |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SDU installed or not | CFDIU | Used by the air/ground |
| | | communication function: |
| | | enable/inhibit SATCOM menus |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DMU installed or not | CFDIU | Used by the air/ground |
| | | communication function: |
| | | acceptance by the router |
| | | of ground messages to DMU |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

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R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
G. ATSU Pin Programming

The System Management functions of the A/C interface software also
acquire pin programming information.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SOURCE | FUNCTION | ACTIVATION CONDITION
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ATSU 1 | Enable/inhibit 8.33 KHz | ATSU installation and
| | resolution in addition to | activation of the VDR
| | 25 KHz resolution for VHF3 | 8.33 kHz function on
| | voice frequencies controlled | RMPs
| | by ATSU. |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ATSU 1 | Pin Programming Parity | Odd parity
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CFDIU | ATSU installed | ATSU installation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DMU | DMU installed | DMU installation
| | Used by the air/ground|
| | communication function: |
| | acceptance by the router |
| | of ground messages to DMU |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CFDIU | SDU installed | SDU installation
| | Used by the air/ground |
| | enable/inhibit SATCOM menus |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| CFDIU | HFDR1 installed | HFDR installation
| | Used by the air/ground |
| | enable/inhibit HFDF menus |
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
| FWC 1 & 2 | ATSU installed | ATSU installation
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4. Operation
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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
A. Router Initialization
The air/ground communication functions and services are active when the
initialization is complete: they can receive ground messages from the
sub-networks and send messages to the ground.
(1) Mandatory parameters for router initialization

On ground, as soon as the ATSU is supplied, the ATSU performs its
Power-On Self Test (POST) to determine if the ATIMS is operational.
NOTE : Detected failures are recorded for BITE and Trouble Shooting
____
Data.
Once the ATSU self test is performed, the ATSU checks the presence of
mandatory parameters for its operation:
- two valid A/L IDENT consisting in two and three character codes for
the airline identification,
- a valid A/C REGISTR (Aircraft Registration Number: ARN),
- a valid scan mask.
They are entered in the MCDU via the COMM INIT page and the VHF3 SCAN
MASK page.
The initialization is considered as complete when these parameters
and the scan mask are entered and valid on the COMM INIT page.
If one of these three parameters is not available, the ATSU router
function becomes unavailable.
(Ref. Fig. 002)
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 003)
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**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
(2) Aircraft Registration Number (ARN)

The Aircraft Registration Number (ARN) is made up of seven
characters.
The ARN parameter is the static address used by the air/ground
communication channel when the ATSU communicates with the ground.
The ATSU receives the ARN from the CFDIU.
If the ARN is unavailable or not valid for more than 60 seconds after
initialization, then the ATSU Router:
- signals the problem to the BITE,
- sends order to the FWCs to activate the display of the left green
memo ACARS STBY on the upper ECAM DU,
- displays the ENTER A/C REGISTR message on the MCDU scratchpad.
Once the crew has entered the ARN on the COMM INIT page, the ARN
becomes available. Then, the ATSU resets the warning on the upper
ECAM DU.
(3) Airline IDentification (ID)

The airline ID must be entered by the crew in the COMM INIT page with
its two and three character codes.
The airline ID is used in the air/ground communication as aircraft
addressing dynamic means.
This parameter enables to identify where the uplink messages have to
be routed.
If the airline ID is not valid or unavailable, then the ATSU router:
- signals the problem to the BITE
- sends order to the FWCs to activate the display of the green left
memo ACARS STBY on the upper ECAM DU
- displays the ENTER A/L IDENT message in the MCDU scratchpad.
Once the crew has entered the airline ID on the COMM INIT page, the
Airline ID becomes available and the ATSU resets the warning on the
upper ECAM DU.
R
(4) Not Applicable
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
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Data.
- a valid Airline IDentification (ACARS and STANDARD A/L ID)
- a valid Aircraft Registration Number (A/C REGISTR)
and the scan mask are entered and valid on the COMM CONFIG page.
They are entered in the MCDU via the COMM CONFIG menu and the VHF3
SCAN MASK menu.
(Ref. Fig. 002A)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
R Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

R Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
R (Ref. Fig. 003A)
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
The router also needs a valid DSP world map database to communicate.
If this database is invalid or if it has not be loaded, INVALID
DATABASE message is displayed on the ATSU DATALINK page when COMM
MENU is selected and the ACARS STBY or COMPANY DATALINK STBY warning
is displayed on the upper ECAM DU.

characters.
communication channel when the ATSU communicates with the ground. The
service providers use ARN to route messages to the aircraft.
If the received ARN is valid, so no modification is possible and the
ARN is displayed in green on the COMM CONFIG page.

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memo ACARS STBY or the DATALINK ATSU FAULT + ATSU INIT FAULT
warning on the upper ECAM DU,
Once the crew has entered the ARN on the COMM CONFIG page, the ARN
ECAM DU.
NOTE : If the ATSU has memorized an ARN parameter from the previous
____
flight, then the memorized ARN is displayed in cyan on the
COMM CONFIG page because it is modifiable.

The airline ID must be entered by the crew in the COMM CONFIG page
with its two and three character codes.
be routed.
Once the crew has entered the airline ID on the COMM CONFIG page, the
Airline ID becomes available and the ATSU resets the warning on the
upper ECAM DU.
(4) Not Applicable
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____
Data.
- a valid ICAO code for VDL mode 2 operation,
- a valid Airline IDentification (ACARS and STANDARD A/L ID),
- a valid Aircraft Registration Number (A/C REGISTR),
and the scan mask are entered and valid on the COMM CONFIG page and
the VHF3 SCAN MASK page.
(Ref. Fig. 002A)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 003B)
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R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
Once all the required parameters are entered, the crew activate the
displayed configuration by pressing the key adjacent to the CONFIG
ACTIVATE indication.
If one of these parameters is missing or invalid, the ACARS STBY or
DATALINK ATSU FAULT + ATSU INIT FAULT warning is displayed on the
upper ECAM DU.
The router also needs a valid DSP world map database to communicate.
If this database is invalid or if it has not be loaded, the INVALID
DATABASE message is displayed on the MCDU when COMM MENU is selected
on the ATSU DATALINK page and the ACARS STBY or DATALINK ATSU FAULT +
ATSU INIT FAULT warning is displayed on the upper ECAM DU.

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(2) ICAO code
The ATSU receives the ICAO code from the ATC transponders.
The ATSU uses the ICAO code in order to communicate with the ground,
because the service providers use it to route messages to the
aircraft through VDL2 link.
If the received ICAO code is valid, then the ICAO code is displayed
in green on the COMM CONFIG page and not modifiable.
If the ICAO code is not valid or unavailable, then the ATSU router:
- displays the ENTER ICAO code message in the MCDU scratchpad.
NOTE : Once the ICAO code becomes valid, the ATSU resets the warning
____
on the upper ECAM DU.
If the ATSU has memorized an ICAO code from the previous
flight, then the parameter is displayed in cyan on the MCDU,
on the COMM CONFIG page and is modifiable.

characters.
communication channel when the ATSU communicates with the ground. The
service providers use ARN to route messages to the aircraft.
If the received ARN is valid, so no modification is possible and the
ARN is displayed in green on the COMM CONFIG page.
Once the crew has entered the ARN on the COMM CONFIG page, the ARN
ECAM DU.
NOTE : If the ATSU has memorized an ARN parameter from the previous
____
flight, then the memorized ARN is displayed in cyan on the
COMM CONFIG page because it is modifiable.

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The Airline ID must be entered by the crew in the COMM CONFIG page
with its two and three character codes.
The Airline ID parameter is used by the ATSU to create the Flight Id
parameter, by concatenation of the Airline Id and the Flight Number
parameter coming from the FMGC.
The Airline ID can be acquired automatically from the customisation
file in the ATSU ROUTER PARAMETERS database. In this case, it is just
displayed on MCDU, but not modifiable.
If no customisation is applied, it is possible to enter the airline
ID in the COMM CONFIG page on the MCDU.
be routed.
NOTE : Once the crew has entered the airline ID on the COMM CONFIG
____
page, the Airline ID becomes available and the ATSU resets the
warning on the upper ECAM DU.
If the ATSU has memorized an Airline ID from the previous
flight, then the parameter is displayed in cyan on the MCDU,
on the COMM CONFIG page and is modifiable.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(5) Scan mask

(Ref. Fig. 003)
The crew selects the VHF scan mask on the VHF3 SCAN MASK page.
The VHF scan mask consists in an ordered list of service providers
(SP) usable for VHF data communications.
The scan mask is an ordered subset of the following list of
authorized SPs proposed on the VHF3 SCAN MASK page,
SITA 725
SITA 550
AVICOM
ARINC
AIR CANADA
TEST AS (unavailable)
TEST DA (unavailable)

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If the scan mask cannot be read by the ATSU, the DEFAULT VHF SP LIST
message is displayed in the MCDU scratchpad.
If the VHF scan mask is unavailable, then the ATSU:
- displays the ENTER VHF3 SCAN MASK message in the MCDU scratchpad.
NOTE : Once the crew have entered the VHF3 scan mask in the VHF3 SCAN
____
MASK page, the scan mask becomes available. Then, the ATSU
resets the warning on the upper ECAM DU.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(5) Scan mask
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 003A)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
(Ref. Fig. 003B)
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R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
The crew selects the VHF scan mask on the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page.
authorized SPs proposed on the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page:

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ARINC AFRICA
ARINC AMERICA
ARINC ASIA
ARINC EUROPE
ARINC KOREA
AVICOM
DEPV BRAZIL
SITA AFRICA
SITA LATIN AMERICA
SITA NORTH AMERICA
SITA PACIFIC
AIRBUS TEST TOULOUSE (unavailable)
AIRBUS TEST HAMBOURG (unavailable)
The following table gives the abbreviation for each service provider
and the related frequency:
(Ref. Fig. 009A)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| ABBREVIATION | SERVICE PROVIDER | MCDU LABEL | FREQUENCY | FAMILY |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AF | ARINC AFRICA | ARI-AFR | 126.900 MHz | ARINC |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AM | ARINC AMERICA | ARI-AM | 131.550 MHz | ARINC |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AS | ARINC ASIA | ARI-ASI | 131.450 MHz | ARINC |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AE | ARINC EUROPE | ARI-EUR | 136.925 MHz | ARINC |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AK | ARINC KOREA | ARI-KOR | 131.725 MHz | ARINC |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| AV | AVICOM | AVICOM | 131.450 MHz | SITA |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| DE | DEPV BRAZIL | DEPV | 131.550 MHz | SITA |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SE | SITA EUROPE | SIT-E/A | 131.725 MHz | SITA |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SL | SITA LATIN AMERICA | SIT-LAM | 131.725 MHz | SITA |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SN | SITA NORTH AMERICA | SIT-NAM | 136.850 MHz | SITA |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
| SP | SITA PACIFIC | SIT-PAC | 131.550 MHz | SITA |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

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ATIMS - World Map Frequency
Figure 009

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ATIMS - World Map Frequency
Figure 009A

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SELECT page, the scan mask becomes available. Then, the ATSU
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(5) Scan mask
**ON A/C 157-158,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 157-158,
(Ref. Fig. 003B)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 003C)

The crew selects the VHF scan mask on the VHF3 SCAN MASK page.
authorized SPs proposed on the VHF3 SCAN MASK page:
SITA Europe/Africa
SITA USA
SITA Pacific
SITA Latin America
ARINC Europe
ARINC USA
ARINC South America
ARINC Korea
AVICOM Japan
AIR CANADA
DEPV Brazil
AEROTHAI Thailand
ADCC China
TEST AS (unavailable)
TEST DA (unavailable)

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MASK page, the scan mask becomes available. Then, the ATSU
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
B. ATSU sub-networks management

The ATSU router handles VHF3 and SATCOM networks.
Both networks can be active simultaneously in both uplink and downlink
directions for different applications.
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
B. ATSU Sub-networks Management

The ACARS Router is interfaced with ACARS sub-networks and manages
simultaneously all air/ground subnetworks:
- VHF through VDR3 in mode ACARS
- SATCOM through SDU1 (optional)
- HF through HFDR (optional).
The VDR3 in mode ACARS is moreover used for voice mode communication
between aircraft and airline. The ATSU router manages the voice/data mode
changes for VDR3.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,
B. ATSU Sub-Networks Management

The ACARS Router is interfaced with ACARS sub-networks and manages
simultaneously all air/ground subnetworks:
- VHF through VDR3 in ACARS mode (mode A) or in VDL2 mode
- SATCOM through SDU1 (optional)
- HF through HFDR (optional).
The VDR3 in mode ACARS is moreover used for voice mode communication
between aircraft and airline. The ATSU router manages the voice/data mode
changes for VDR3.

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The ATSU supports an other VHF air/ground communication medium: VDL2
mode, also called ACARS Over Aviation VHF Link Control (AOA). This medium
uses VHF and its main characteristics are:
- new frequency, new modulation (physical layer) and access mechanism to
the RF channel (MAC)
- new air/ground protocol: AVLC
- new VHF channel management procedure: VHF Management Entity (VME)
- usage of a modified ARINC 618 protocol above AVLC protocol.
This new protocol improves the exchange speed from 2400 bits per second
in ACARS mode to 31,500 bits per second in VDL2 mode.
The ATSU router chooses one of these two VHF communication media
depending on specific criteria.
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(1) VDR3 operation

The VDR3 has two modes of operation:
- in VOICE mode, the interface linked to the Audio Management Unit
(AMU) is activated: audio interface
- in DATA mode, the interface linked to the ATSU is activated:
datalink interface.
The VDR3 has two frequency control interfaces:
- a digital input port A linked to the ATSU,
- a digital input port B linked to the RMPs.
The ATSU applies a command signal to the VDR3 and RMPs through the
port select discrete:
(a) When it is a ground signal

The VDR3 takes into account its digital input port A and operates
on the frequency transmitted by the ATSU
(b) When it is in open circuit

The VDR3 takes into account its digital input port B and operates
on the frequency transmitted by the RMPs.
NOTE : When the ATSU is not supplied or is faulty, the Voice/Data

____
select and port select discretes are in open circuit:
- the VDR3 operates in VOICE mode
- the frequency is controlled by the RMPs.
(2) Voice/Data mode management

(Ref. Fig. 010)
The ATSU has direct control of the VDR3 switching between Voice and
Data mode.
The VDR3 default mode is Data mode.
The switching can be initiated from:

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ATIMS - Voice/Data Mode Switching
Figure 010

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- any of the RMP by selecting ACARS in the RMP ACTIVE window for DATA
mode or a frequency in the RMP ACTIVE window for Voice mode
(activation of the remote port select discrete).
NOTE : The switching command is initiated when the transfer

____
pushbutton switch located between the two displays is pressed.
- any of the MCDU through the ATSU in the VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY and
VHF3 DATA MODE menus.
NOTE : The ATSU router monitors the value of the remote port select
____
discrete sent by the RMPs for switching request detection.
(3) Switching to Voice mode

(Ref. Fig. 011)
(a) When the switching is initiated from one RMP

The vocal frequency to be used is sent directly by the RMP to the
digital input port B of the VDR3.
(b) When the switching is initiated from one MCDU

The frequency selected on VHF3 VOICE DIRECTORY page, is sent by
the ATSU to the digital input port A of the VDR3.
The specific voice frequency can be:
- selected from the list of 6 frequencies predefined and
customizable by the AOCs (1L to 3L and 1R to 3R)
- entered manually (in this case, the validity of the frequency
is checked during the MCDU data entry) (5L)
- specified in the last received COMPANY CALL message (label 54
uplink) (4L)
NOTE : On reception of a COMPANY CALL message, the ATSU checks

____
the validity of the frequency proposed in the message.
(c) If the VDR3 is in Data mode

When the switching request is received, the ATSU router checks
that VDR3 has switched to Voice mode after five seconds.
NOTE : If the VDR3 has not switched to Voice mode, the VDR
____
switch impossible message is displayed on the MCDU
scratchpad.
(d) If the VDR3 is already in Voice mode

The ATSU router determines which equipment will control the VDR3
in Voice mode according to the origin of the switching request.

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ATIMS - RMP Switching from Data to Voice Mode
Figure 011

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NOTE : In both cases, the ATSU sends, to the VDR3, the order to
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switch to Voice mode and to operate with the frequency
transmitted by the system which requires the switching.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 005A)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005B)
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R 511-526, 528-599,
(4) Switching to DATA mode

(Ref. Fig. 012)
(a) When the switching is initiated from one RMP

The data frequency corresponds to the last frequency used in DATA
mode.
(b) When the switching is initiated from one MCDU

The data frequency corresponds to the last frequency used in DATA
mode if no new Service Provider has been selected on VHF3 DATA
MODE page.
The VHF3 DATA MODE page displays a menu of various regions which
can be selected by the crew. Each region is associated with a DSP
and a frequency.
Only the DSPs entered in the scan mask are displayed on this
page.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005)

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ATIMS - RMP Switching from Voice to Data Mode
Figure 012

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R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
(Ref. Fig. 005A)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
(Ref. Fig. 005B)
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

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NOTE : In both cases, the ATSU router sends to the VDR3 the order
____
to switch to DATA mode and to use the frequency on the
digital input port A.
The ATSU router checks that the VDR3 has switched to DATA
mode after five seconds. If not, the ATSU router displays
the VDR3 switch impossible message in the MCDU
scratchpad.
**ON A/C 151-152, 201-203,
(5) VHF frequency control

(Ref. Fig. 009)
The airline and the ATC ground centers can exchange data with the
aircraft through ground networks called Service Providers.
Since all the networks are interconnected, the data can be
transferred over any network.
(a) ARINC 618 acquisition methods

- Manual: a service provider region is selected on VHF3 DATA MODE
page
- Scan mode: when no communication with the ground is established
using the current service provider, the ATSU starts scanning
the list of service providers selected in the VHF3 scan mask
and displayed in the VHF3 DATA MODE page
- Remote: change of frequency on reception of an autotune uplink
message (label :;).

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(b) VHF scan mask
(Ref. Fig. 003)
A specific table called VHF scan mask lists the service
providers contracted by the airline (no frequency information
stored in this table).
This table is used by the Router in manual and scan modes to scan
only on the contracted service providers.
The VHF scan mask is selected on the VHF3 SCAN MASK page and
displayed on the VHF3 DATA MODE page where the crew selects the
service provider to be scanned.
The VHF scan mask is compulsory for the router operation.
For all frequency acquisition methods, except autotune method,
only the frequencies acceptable by the airline (DSP contracted by
the airline) are used by the Router.
1
_ Service Providers
In manual mode, the Router scans on a specific service
provider region.
The ATSU uses this information to retrieve internally the
frequency.
There are five world service providers:

--------------------------------------------------
DSP Frequency
--------------------------------------------------
SITA Europe 131.725 MHz
SITA Pacific 131.550 MHz
ARINC USA 131.550 MHz
AVICOM 131.450 MHz
NOTE : The ATSU permanently reports to the crew, via the VHF3
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DATA MODE page, the SP region it is operating on.
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Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

(Ref. Fig. 009A)

page
the list of service providers selected in the VHF3 SCAN SELECT
page and displayed in the VHF3 DATA MODE page
- Automatic scan: this mode enables, when the aircraft is leaving
a given VHF zone and entering another one, to quicken the
frequency acquisition process. This mode is based on the use of
a VHF world map, giving a list of service providers for each
area. The router retrieves the corresponding service provider
from the DSP world map database.
message.
(b) VHF SCAN MASK

R (Ref. Fig. 003A)
The VHF scan mask selected on the VHF3 SCAN SELECT page is
The VHF3 scan mask is compulsory for the router operation.

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(c) Service Providers
In manual mode, the Router scans on a specific service provider
region.
frequency.
The service providers are:

---------------------------------------------------------
Service Provider ATSU Name Frequency
---------------------------------------------------------
SITA Europe/Africa SIT-E/A 131.725 MHz
SITA Latin America SIT-LAM 131.725 MHz
SITA North America SIT-NAM 136.850 MHz
SITA Pacific SIT-PAC 131.550 MHz
DEPV BRAZIL DEPV 131.550 MHz
AVICOM JAPAN AVICOM 131.450 MHz
ARINC Africa ARI-AFR 126.900 MHz
ARINC America ARI-AM 131.550 MHz
ARINC Asia ARI-ASI 131.450 MHz
ARINC Europe ARI-EUR 136.925 MHz
ARINC Korea ARI-KOR 131.725 MHz
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(6) Not Applicable
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499,

R 501-509, 511-526, 528-599,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,
Post SB 46-1027 For A/C 106-149,151-156,159-199,201-238,301-310,401-499,

(Ref. Fig. 009A)
(a) VHF scan mask

(Ref. Fig. 003B)
The VHF scan mask is an arranged authorised list of Service
Providers (SP). This is a global list which includes the
providers with which the airline has contracted access upon the
world existing list.

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The scan mask is acquired through MCDU input (standard
definition) or through a customized database (customized
definition).
(b) Service providers

In manual mode, the ATSU scans on a specific SP. The ATSU uses
this information to retrieve internally the frequency, and all
ARINC 618 parameters to be used to operate correctly with the
selected service provider.
This table gives the list of service providers and their related
frequency:
--------------------------------------------------
| SERVICE PROVIDER | ACARS | AOA |
| SERVICE PROVIDER | FREQUENCY | FREQUENCY |
--------------------------------------------------
| ARINC AFRICA | 126.900 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| ARINC AMERICA | 131.550 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| ARINC ASIA | 131.450 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| ARINC EUROPE | 136.925 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| ARINC KOREA | 131.725 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| AVICOM | 131.450 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| DEPV BRAZIL | 131.550 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| SITA EUROPE | 131.725 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| SITA LATIN AMERICA | 131.725 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| SITA NORTH AMERICA | 136.850 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
| SITA PACIFIC | 131.550 MHz | 136.975 MHz |
--------------------------------------------------
SITA and ARINC providers support both ACARS and AOA protocols on
a number of regions, but AOA protocol is not yet deployed
everywhere. The service providers are programmed in the ATSU with
the default AOA frequency described in the above table for the
whole region they cover, to be ready when AOA is available.

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The ATSU router operates by default on the ACARS protocol. This
is the ground which informs the aircraft that the AOA
functionality is available with a specific squitter and the ATSU
switches automatically in VDL2 mode.
The default frequency used are the ones described in the above
table. An alternative frequency is proposed dynamically by the SP
in a specific uplink message called AUTOTUNE.
The ATSU router permanently reports to the crew via the VHF3 DATA
MODE MCDU page, the service provider it is operating on.
(c) Standard world map

This is a definition of the coverage area of all the VHF/VDL
service providers. There is a single world map for both ACARS and
AOA protocols.
(d) Operating mode

The ATSU router establishes contact with a given service provider
according to the method described below.
ARINC 618 acquisition methods are applied either in ACARS mode or
in VDL2 mode:
- Automatic Map-Aided (primary mode)
This mode enables the aircraft leaving a given VHF coverage
zone to enter another one, to quicken the frequency acquisition
process. This mode is based on the use of a VHF world map,
giving a list of service providers for each area defined in the
VHF world map. The ATSU router retrieves the frequency
information from the DSP world map database.
This method is based on the current aircraft position (the ATSU
router determines which are the VHF datalink service providers
available in the overflown region) and on the airline
preferences. This is done through the scan mask applied on the
providers available in the region. The ATSU selects the two
prefered ones (the first one is called the main and the second
one is called the backup. If the link cannot be established
with the main service provider, the VHF will scan the backup
service provider and go back to the main one as soon as it is
available again, and so on...
1
_ Manual mode
A service provider region is selected in the VHF3 scan mask on
the MCDU, in the VHF3 DATA MODE page.
2
_ Automatic mode
This mode is operating when the aircraft position is not
available in the ATSU. When no communication with the ground
is established using the current service provider, the ATSU
starts scanning the list of the selected service providers

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(6) Not Applicable
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,


page
the list of service providers selected in the VHF3 scan mask
and displayed in the VHF3 DATA MODE page
message (label :;).
(b) VHF SCAN MASK

(Ref. Fig. 003C)
The VHF scan mask selected on the VHF3 SCAN MASK page is
1
_ Service Providers
In manual mode, the Router scans on a specific service
provider region.
frequency.
There are twelve world service providers:

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--------------------------------------------------
DSP Frequency
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SITA Europe 131.725 MHz
SITA USA 136.850 MHz
SITA Pacific 131.550 MHz
ARINC USA 131.550 MHz
ARINC South America 131.550 MHz
ARINC KOREA 131.725 MHz
AVICOM 131.450 MHz
DEPV Brazil 131.550 MHz
AEROTHAI Thailand 131.450 MHz
ADCC China 131.450 MHz
____
(6) DSP USER DEFINED 1 and 2
**ON A/C 153-158, 204-209,
(Ref. Fig. 004)
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
Post SB 46-1009 For A/C 151-152,201-203,
Two MCDU pages called DSP USER-DEFINED1 and DSP USER-DEFINED2 enable
the airline to customize two more service providers.
To do that, the crew enters the password NEW DSP in the MCDU
scratchpad of the VHF3 SCAN MASK page 2/2 and presses the line select
key 2R to define the DSP USER-DEFINED1 or 3R to define the DSP
USER-DEFINED2.
R **ON A/C 106-149, 151-199, 201-249, 251-299, 301-399, 401-499, 501-509,

R 511-526, 528-599,
(7) Data Exchange operation

- The ATSU configures the VDR3 in ARINC 750 protocol.
- The ATSU sends ARINC 618 blocks in digital format to the VDR3 (VHF
data parameters such as data frequency, aircraft addresses).
- The VDR3 adds the VHF protocol overhead and performs the modulation
on the VHF signal

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- The VDR3 demodulates the received VHF signal and sends the received
blocks to the ATSU in digital format.
- The ATSU controls the VHF operational parameters of the VDR3
(frequency...).
**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,
(8) Uplink messages processing

The ATSU router receives messages from the VDR3 and SDU (if
installed).
All uplink blocks other than squitters (label SQ) and whose address
fields (airline ID and ARN) do not match the aircraft addresses are
ignored.
Uplink messages are processed either by the ATSU router or directed
to the appropriate hosted application or remote AOC peripherals,
according to the message label/sublabel:
SQ Message Squitter
:; Remote autotune
_DEL General response
54 Voice Go-ahead
C1 Printer message
Messages with label H1 are directed to the remote AOC applications.
The ATSU generates the green left memo ACARS CALL when the uplink
message is a Voice Go-ahead message (label 54).
Sublabels enable to direct the message to the appropriate peripheral:
H1/M1 FMGC1
H1/M2 FMGC2
H1/MD FMGC Master
H1/CF CFDIU
H1/DF DMU (ACMS)
H1/T1 Cabin Terminal 1
Other labels are directed to hosted AOC applications.
(9) Downlink messages processing

All downlink messages are sent to the VDR3 or the SATCOM by the ATSU.
A routing policy lists a set of allowed media, with a preference
order and the conditions which lead to a change of medium. The
routing policy are V for VHF only, S for SATCOM and G for
ground (VHF or SATCOM if available).
Routing policies are customizable for hosted AOC applications.
The AOC routing policy table used by the ATSU defines:
- the media selection policy applicable for AOC messages
- the behaviour to be followed by ATSU for messages with destination
codes other than G
- the maximum number of routing policy retries.

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The ATSU router generates the following downlink messages:
5P Temporary suspension
HX Undelivered message
Q0 Link test
Q5 Unable to deliver message
Q6 Voice to data change advisory
QX Intercept/unable to process
SA Media change advisory
F3 Dedicated transceiver
(F3 is generated in response to uplink label 54)
C. Air/Ground Datalink Communication Indicating
(1) FWC Warnings

The FWCs generate the COM ACARS FAULT warning when the ATSU is failed
and depending on the flight phases inhibition. This warning is
displayed on the left bottom section of the upper ECAM DU.
(2) FWC memo

The FWCs generate the following Right memo on the bottom section of
the upper ECAM DU:
ACARS STBY Loss of datalink function
or unavailable datalink function
ACARS CALL Reception of a company call request
ACARS MSG Reception of an AOC message
VHF3 VOICE VDR3 in VOICE mode
(3) MCDU scratchpad messages

These messages are automatically displayed to inform the pilot of a
given situation :
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MESSAGE DISPLAYED | COLOR | COMMENT |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DEFAULT VHF SP LIST | Amber | The ATSU cannot configure the Router or |
| | the VHF scan mask used by the Router has |
| | a default. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER A/L IDENT | Amber | The Airline identifier is not entered. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER A/C REGISTR | Amber | The Aircraft Registration Number is not |
| | entered. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER VHF3 SCAN MASK | Amber | The VHF3 SCAN MASK is not entered. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINT FAILED | White | The printing operation has failed. |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRINTER MSG RCVD | White | A printer message is received |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VHF3 SWITCH IMPOSSIBLE | Amber | The VHF3 cannot switch in Voice or Data |
| | mode. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VHF3 VOICE ONLY | Amber | The VHF3 Data mode is failed. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
**ON A/C 106-149, 151-156, 159-199, 201-238, 301-310, 401-499,
Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

The ATSU router receives messages from the VDR3, HFDR1 (if installed)
and SDU (if installed).
For uplink messages, the ATSU router determines the required
destination by reading a specific label and forwards the message to
the correct application (hosted AOC, remote AOC, printer...).
(a) Uplink message labels

The uplink message labels are the following:
SQ Message Squitter
:; ACARS Remote autotune
54 Voice Go-ahead or
COMPANY CALL
C1 Printer message
NOTE : All uplink blocks other than squitters (label SQ) and
____
whose address fields (airline ID and ARN) do not match the
aircraft addresses are ignored.
Messages with label H1 are directed to the remote AOC
applications.
Uplink message with label C1 is sent directly to the
printer.
The ATSU generates the green left memo ACARS CALL or COMPANY
CALL when the uplink message is a Voice Go-ahead message (label
54).
(b) Uplink message sublabels

Sublabels enable to direct the message to the appropriate
peripheral:

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H1/M1 FMGC1
H1/M2 FMGC2
H1/CF CFDIU
H1/DF DMU (ACMS)
H1/S1 SDU1
H1/H1 HFDR1
H1/H2 HFDR2

The ATSU router routes the downlink messages according to the
availability of the sub-networks and according to the datalink
sub-networks selection policy applicable to the application which
generates the message.
The router informs the applications of the availability of the
different sub-networks.
(a) Operation for AOC downlink messages

When the router receives an AOC downlink message, it performs the
following operations:
- it reads the routing policy code (destination code)
- it reads the priority associated to the message
- it reads the life time of the message
- it selects the first required sub-network as given in the
routing policy
- it checks the availability of this sub-network. If it is
unavailable, it checks the availability of the next sub-network
given in the routing policy. When no other sub-network is given
in the routing policy, the message is buffered until one
sub-network becomes available.
NOTE : The router is able to buffer up to 32 messages for hosted

____
AOC applications and 2 messages for each remote AOC
application.
(b) Downlink labels generated by the ATSU router

Downlink messages are routed with one of the following downlink
labels:

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Label MEANING
Q0 Link test
Q6 Voice to data change
advisory
F3 Generated in response
to label 54 uplink
For remote AOC application, the following labels are defined:
H1/M1 FMGC1
H1/M2 FMGC2
H1/CF CFDIU
H1/DF DMU (ACMS)
H1/S1 SDU1
H1/H1 HFDR1
H1/H2 HFDR2
(c) Downlink message priority

The ATSU router sends the downlink messages according to their
order of priority.
The following table gives the level of priority depending on the
message source:
1 Protocolar messages
(5P, F3, Q5, QX, _DEL)
2 Link establishment messages
(Q0)
3 Message media advisory
(SA)
4 ATC communication
(provision)
5 Essential ACARS message
(Q6, HX)
6 Router manager messages
Remote AOC messages (FMGC)
7 Hosted AOC messages
Remote AOC messages
(CFDIU, SDU1, HFDR1, HFDR2)
8 Remote AOC messages
(DMU)
9 Remote APC messages
(Cabin Terminals)

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(d) Routing policies
order and the conditions which lead to a change of medium.
1
_ The hosted AOC application has defined the following routing
policy codes:
- V code for VHF media only
- S code for Satcom media only
- H code for HFDR media only
- G code for VHF, then HFDR, then Satcom media depending on
their availability.
2
_ The remote AOC application has defined the following routing
policy codes:
- V code for VHF, then HFDR, then Satcom media depending on
their availability
- S code for Satcom, then HFDR, then VHF media depending on
their availability
- H code for HFDR, then Satcom, then VHF media depending on
their availability
- G code for VHF, then HFDR, then Satcom depending on their
availability.

management.

generate:
- ACARS warnings when the ACARS installed hard pin-programming is
activated
- ATSU warnings when the ATSU installed hard pin-programming is
activated
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONDITIONS UPPER ECAM DU WARNINGS
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
then steady
with the BUZZER
continuous sound)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(2) ECAM warnings related to the AOC datalink failure

warnings described in the table below:

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
not working any more. (amber warning) (amber warning with
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
are missing for ATSU working. (amber warning with
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
with the ground
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
failure: the air-ground (amber warning)
unavailable.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(3) ECAM warnings related to the datalink media failure

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
for datalink communication. (amber warning) (amber warning)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
communication.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HF 1 data loss: HFDR 1 is COM HF 1 FAULT COM HF 1 DATA FAULT
communication.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
currently used in voice mode. (green right memo) (green right memo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HFDR in voice mode: the HFDR is HF VOICE HF VOICE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(green right memo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
from the ground.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

given situation :
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | entered or not valid. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER ACARS A/L ID | Amber | The Airline identifier is not entered or |
| | not valid.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER VHF3 SCAN SELECT | Amber | The VHF3 SCAN MASK is not entered or |
| | not valid.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | a default. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | mode. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOT ALLOWED | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FORMAT ERROR | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SYSTEM BUSY - TRY LATER | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMAND NOT AVAILABLE | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VHF3 CAN BE SET IN VOICE| White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRT MSG PRINT FAIL | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE WAIT | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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The ATSU router receives messages from the VDR3, HFDR1 (if installed)
and SDU (if installed).
All uplink blocks other than squitters (label SQ) and whose address
fields (airline ID and ARN) do not match the aircraft addresses are
ignored.
For uplink messages, the ATSU router determines the required
destination by reading a specific label and forwards the message to
the correct application (hosted AOC, remote AOC, printer...).
The uplink message labels are the following:
SQ Message Squitter
:; ACARS Remote autotune or
AOA to ACARS autotune
: ACARS to AOA autotune
54 Voice Go-ahead or
COMPANY CALL
C1 Printer message
Messages with label H1 are directed to the remote AOC applications.
Uplink message with label C1 is sent directly to the printer.
The ATSU generates the green left memo ACARS CALL or COMPANY CALL
when the uplink message is a Voice Go-ahead message (label 54).
Sublabels enable to direct the message to the appropriate peripheral:
H1/M1 FMGC1
H1/M2 FMGC2
H1/CF CFDIU
H1/DF DMU (ACMS)
H1/S1 SDU1
H1/H1 HFDR1
H1/H2 HFDR2
Other labels are directed to hosted AOC applications.

The ATSU router routes the downlink messages according to the
availability of the sub-networks and according to the datalink
sub-networks selection policy applicable to the application which
generates the message.
The router informs the applications of the availability of the
different sub-networks.

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(a) Operation for AOC downlink messages
When the router receives an AOC downlink message, it performs the
following operations:
- it reads the routing policy code (destination code)
- it reads the priority associated to the message
- it reads the life time of the message
- it selects the first required sub-network as given in the
routing policy
- it checks the availability of this sub-network. If it is
unavailable, it checks the availability of the next sub-network
given in the routing policy. When no other sub-network is given
in the routing policy, the message is buffered until one
sub-network becomes available.
NOTE : The router is able to buffer up to 32 messages for hosted

____
AOC applications and 2 messages for each remote AOC
application.
(b) Downlink labels generated by the ATSU router

Downlink messages are routed with one of the following downlink
labels:
Label MEANING
Q0 Link test
Q6 Voice to data change
advisory
F3 Generated in response
to label 54 uplink
5V Switch from ACARS VDL
Mode ACARS to AOA VDL2
For remote AOC application, the following labels are defined:
H1/M1 FMGC1
H1/M2 FMGC2
H1/CF CFDIU
H1/DF DMU (ACMS)
H1/S1 SDU1
H1/H1 HFDR1
H1/H2 HFDR2

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(c) Downlink message priority
The ATSU router sends the downlink messages according to their
order of priority.
The following table gives the level of priority depending on the
message source:
1 Protocolar messages
(5P, F3, Q5, QX, _DEL, 5V)
2 Link establishment messages
(Q0)
3 Message media advisory
(SA)
4 ATC communication
(provision)
5 Essential ACARS message
(Q6, HX)
6 Router manager messages
Remote AOC messages (FMGC)
7 Hosted AOC messages
Remote AOC messages
(CFDIU, SDU1, HFDR1, HFDR2)
8 Remote AOC messages
(DMU)
9 Remote APC messages
(Cabin Terminals)
(d) Routing policies

order and the conditions which lead to a change of medium.
1
_ The hosted AOC application has defined the following routing
policy codes:
- V code for VHF media only
- S code for Satcom media only
- H code for HFDR media only
- G code for VHF, then HFDR, then Satcom media depending on
their availability.
2
_ The remote AOC application has defined the following routing
policy codes:
- V code for VHF, then HFDR, then Satcom media depending on
their availability
- S code for Satcom, then HFDR, then VHF media depending on
their availability
- H code for HFDR, then Satcom, then VHF media depending on
their availability
- G code for VHF, then HFDR, then Satcom depending on their
availability.

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(1) FWC warnings

The ATSU uses the services provided by the FWCs to activate
visual/aural alerts and alarms in case of:
The FWCs are used to generate these warning indications according to

the information provided by the ATSU. The conditions of
activation/deactivation of these warning indications are managed by
the ATSU, while the FWCs are in charge of display, priority and
inhibition management.
A pin-programming is activated on the FWC following airline request

to generate:
- ACARS warnings when the ACARS installed hard pin-programming is
activated
- ATSU warnings when the ATSU installed hard pin-programming is
activated
(a) ECAM warnings related to AOC application

When an uplink message is received on-board for the ATSU hosted
AOC application, the following alerts are generated.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
and then steady)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
then steady
with the BUZZER
continuous sound)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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(b) ECAM warnings related to the AOC datalink failure
warnings described in the table below:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
not working any more. (amber warning) (amber warning with
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
are missing for ATSU working. (amber warning with
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
with the ground
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
failure: the air-ground (amber warning)
unavailable.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(c) ECAM warnings related to the datalink media failure

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
for datalink communication. (amber warning) (amber warning)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
communication.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HF 1 data loss: HFDR 1 is COM HF 1 FAULT COM HF 1 DATA FAULT
communication.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
HFDR in voice mode: the HFDR is HF VOICE HF VOICE
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(green right memo)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
from the ground.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

given situation :
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER A/C ICAO CODE | Amber | The ICAO code is not entered or |
| | not valid. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | entered or not valid. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER ACARS A/L ID | Amber | The Airline identifier is not entered or |
| | not valid.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ENTER VHF3 SCAN SELECT | Amber | The VHF3 SCAN MASK is not entered or |

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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | not valid.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | a default. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| | mode. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
REDUCED VHF DLK AVAIL | Amber | The VHF3 operates in mode ACARS only. |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOT ALLOWED | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FORMAT ERROR | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SYSTEM BUSY - TRY LATER | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COMMAND NOT AVAILABLE | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VHF3 CAN BE SET IN VOICE| White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PRT MSG PRINT FAIL | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
PLEASE WAIT | White | Self explanatory |
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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REVISION NO. 48 Feb 01/10

L.E.P. 1- 4 REVISED TO REFLECT THIS REVISION INDICATING

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AIR TRAFFIC AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 46-21-00

AIR TRAFFIC AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 46-21-00

AIR TRAFFIC AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 46-21-00

AIR TRAFFIC AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 46-21-00

ATIMS - AIRLINE INFORMATION SERVICES 46-23-00

ATIMS - ROUTER 46-24-00

A. Cockpit Information Systems

(1) Air Traffic and Information Management System (ATIMS)

(2) Air Traffic Services (ATS)

(4) ATSU router

B. Maintenance Information System

NOTE : The PC and the printer are provided by the airlines.

**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,

(Ref. Fig. 002, 003)

(Ref. Fig. 002, 003)

**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,

The ATIMS is configured in Pre-FANS configuration:

Post SB 46-1013 For A/C 151-156,201-209,

The ATIMS comprises:

The ATSU interfaces with the following on-board units:

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The ATIMS comprises:

The ATSU interfaces with the following on-board units:

**ON A/C 151-158, 201-209,

(Ref. Fig. 005)

(Ref. Fig. 005A)

The main functions of the ATSU are:

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(1) ATSU hardware case

(2) ATSU A/C interface software

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(3) ATSU configuration software

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(3) ATSU configuration software

(4) ATSU router parameters software

(a) VHF World Map

(b) Media configuration tables

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(5) AOC software

Two sets of functions are accessed via the MCDU:

The MCDU provides the crew with the following functions:

(1) AOC alerts

(2) Air/Ground communication warnings

(3) Air/Ground communication limitations

(1) AOC applications