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Table of Contents

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 This training document comprises the following ATA chapters:
Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Flight Control Display System FCDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 FCDS ATA 31/34

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Instrument Control Panel Copilot/Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PELICAN Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SMD 45H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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SMD 68H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Primary Flight Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Navigation Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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ND NAV Symbology DME Hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
NAV Color--Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reconfiguration Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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PFD/ND Indication of Warnings and Discrepancies . . . . . . . 38
Additional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Attitude and Heading Reference System AHRS . . . . . . . . . .

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ADC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature Sensor for ADC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Magnetometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
FCDS Data Transfer Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
FCDS Possible Failure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
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Introduction

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About this Training Document
The purpose of this training document is to provide an overall picture

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of the Flight Control Display System with which the EC 135 and
BK117 C-2 helicopters can be equipped. It has been prepared with the
aid of the information contained in the the respective flight manuals
and maintenance manuals.

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The information contained in this training document represents the
technical status of October 2006.

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It is expressly emphasized that this training document is of a pure
informational nature and is not subject to any revision service.
The authors

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All rights reserved.

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Disclosure to third parties, reproduction or translation of this training
document or parts thereof requires the express written approval of the
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EUROCOPTER Deutschland GmbH.
Edition 1, July 2000
Revision 1, July 2002
Revision 2, March 2005
Revision 3, March 2006
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Revision 4, October 2006

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Please direct any inquiries you may have to the Training Academy.

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Abbreviations
A DME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distance Measurement Equipment

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ADC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Data Computer DST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Distance to go (waypoint to waypoint)
ADF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic Direction Finder F

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ADI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attitude Deviation Indicator FBL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Functional Base Line
ADU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Data Unit FCDM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flight Control Display Module

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AHRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attitude and Heading Reference System FCDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flight Control Display System
A/C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aircraft FLIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forward Looking Infra Red

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AMLCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display
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ARINC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Bus (Aeronautical Radio Inc.)
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Global Positioning System

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ATT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attitude
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HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helicopter
BIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Built In Test
BRG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bearing AI HDG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heading
HSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Horizontal Situation Indicator
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CAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution and Advisory Display
IAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicated Airspeed
CPDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Central Panel Display System
ICP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Control Panel
CPIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Copilot
IGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In Ground Effect
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CRS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Course
ILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Landing System
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DH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Decision Height
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LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liquid Crystal Display SMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smart Multifunction Display

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LH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left Hand SMD 68H . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMD 6 inches x 8 inches for HC
LOC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Localizer SMD 45H . . . . . . . . . . . . . SMD 4 inches x 5 inches for HC

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NAV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation System STD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard

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ND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation Display T
NMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation Management System TST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Test

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P TTG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time to Go

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PELICAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . Packing Equipment Line for Integrated UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upper Limit
Concept of Avionique Nouvelle
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PIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pilot
PFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary Flight Display
AI VEMD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vehicle & Engine Multifunction Display
VNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Velocity Never Exceed
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R VOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Very High Frequency Omnidirectional
Radio Ranging
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VRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Radar Unit
RA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Radio Altimeter
VS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vertical Speed
RCU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reconfiguration Control Unit
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RH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Hand W
RMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removable Memory Module WXR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weather Radar
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General Components
The modular layout of the Flight Control Display System (FCDS) with The following additional components are necessary for operation of

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the four displays, Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display the FCDS:
(ND) for pilot and copilot, fullfills the requirements for IFR with regards
-- Power supply (overhead panel)
to redundancy and fail-safe requirements. The digital system enables
flexibility and reconfiguration. In case of module failure the indication -- 4x SMD 45H displays

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of important flight parameters is still possible in a limited operation -- Backup instruments (airspeed, altimeter, artificial horizon)
mode (Composite Mode). A double redundancy is achieved by -- 2x ICP (Instrument Control Panel)
installation of back-up instruments in conventional design.

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-- RCU (Reconfiguration Unit)
The system architecture is based on two separate symmetrical -- 2x ADC (Air Data Computer)
channels (no. 1 for copilot and no. 2 for pilot). Each channel is -- 2x FCDM (Flight Control Display Module)
composed of one Flight Control Display Module (FCDM), an

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-- 2x AHRS
Instrument Control Panel (ICP) and two displays (SMD 45H).
-- 2x magnetometer
Normal Operation

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During normal operation the values of systems 1 are displayed LH and
those of the systems 2 RH side at the instrument panel. The selection
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Avionics: NAV 1, NAV 2, ADF, DF (option), GPS (NMS)
Optional equipment: radar altimeter, weather radar, FLIR,
moving map, autopilot, terrain avoidance system (Hellas)
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for the display mode, for the displayed sensors and the indicated
distances is done through the Instrument Control Panel (ICP), which ! NOTE The autopilot symbology is not shown in this
is installed separately for each pilot in the slant console. Additionally manual.
there is a data exchange between the two FCDMs for comparison of
the sensor data. If there is a discrepancy detected, an automatic failure ! NOTE Before starting engines, make sure that no power
indication will be shown on the display. is applied to the FCDS (Avionics Master Switches
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in OFF position) in order to prevent influence of

transient voltage.
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Instrument Panel
Altimeter (Back up)
Displays for Flight Control
Artificial Horizon

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Warning Unit
Airspeed Indicator (Back up)

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SMD 68 (Optional)
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VEMD
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Engine Control Panel Marker Indicator

CAD (with Garmin 430 only)

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SMD 45H Air Data Computer
The SMD 45H is an Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display with an The Air Data Computer provides the FCDS with the data of the

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excellent legibility under all illumination conditions. Two displays per barometric flight altitude and with the horizontal and vertical speed.
side are mounted in the instrument panel. Normally the upper monitor The data from the ADC are transmitted digitally to the AHRS and to the
is used as Primary Flight Display (PFD) and the lower one as Primary Flight Display.

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Navigation Display (ND). Location EC 135: The ADCs are installed respectively in the LH and
RH side channels of the helicopter.
Instrument Control Panel
Location BK117 C-2: The ADC 1 is located in the FWD avioncs bay

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They are used to control the different display modes of the SMD 45H
LH side. The ADC 2 is installed in the RH side channel of the helicopter.
monitors.
PELICAN Rack including two FCDM

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The two Instrument Control Panels (ICP) are mounted in the slant
console. The PELICAN rack consists of two compartments respectively cooled
by a fan. In each compartment are two plug--ins for modules
Reconfiguration Unit integrated. In each compartment one FCDM is implemented, secured

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With the Reconfiguration Unit (RCU) each sensor can be allocated by a locking device.
individually to both system sides. Location EC 135: The PELICAN rack is attached on the avionics
The RCU is installed in the aft center console.

Attitude and Heading Reference System AI deck, aft of the passenger cabin.
Location BK117 C-2: The PELICAN rack is mounted below the aft
cabin floor board and is vented via a separate air intake.
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The Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) is a glass fiber
optic aided heading and reference system of high accuracy. It Magnetometer
measures the flight attitude, turning-- and acceleration rates of the The direction of the earth’s magnetic field is measured by the
helicopter for viewing on the flight displays (and for further processing magnetometer. This data are sent to the inertial unit of the AHRS for
in the autopilot computer). The inertial unit compensates all external calculation of the actual heading.
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influences such as drift, temperature etc. and calculates by means of

the measured turning rates the helicopter attitude. They are installed in the middle of the tail boom.
Back-up Instruments
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The AHRS are installed RH side below the cabin floor.

Additionally, analog instruments serve as back-up instruments in case
of display failure or sensor malfunctions.

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FCDS -- Locations

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PELICAN Rack
FCDM 1

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ADC 2

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Magnetometer 1/2
Configuration
AHRS 1/2

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up to SN 217
Video Radar Unit
FCDM 2
PFD Pilot
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ND Pilot
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ADC 1
PFD Copilot
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Reconfiguration Unit
ND Copilot
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FCDS -- Locations BK117 C-2

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AHRS 1/2 Magnetometer 1/2

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RCU
VRU

ADC 2
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ICP Pilot/Copilot
FCDM 2

PFD Pilot
FCDM 1
ND Pilot
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PFD Copilot
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FCDS Block Diagram

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Optional:
WX or

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PFD1 PFD2 FLIR or
Moving Map

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VRU
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ND1

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1 2 1 2 1 2
AHRS FCDM ADC

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DH BARO DH

FCDM 2
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FCDM 1 T EXT PFD S

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T EXT NAV PFD S MASTER ICP SOURCE
S SOURCE T S T
ND T ND D
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RECONFIGURATION UNIT CRS

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CRS POS POS

ICP1 ICP2
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ATC
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ADC 1 AHRS 1 NAV 1 GPS DME ADC 2 AHRS 2 NAV 2 ADF RAD. ALT
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SENSORS 1 SENSORS 2

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Instrument Control Panel Copilot/Pilot
The ICP is used to operate the PFD and ND. Under normal conditions, (8) POS

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the left ICP is used for the copilot’s displays and the right ICP is used Press: Resets the pitch reference value (aircraft symbol) on ADI to 0°.
for the pilot’s displays. Rotate: Adjusts the POS value between --2° and +7°.

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The following controls are provided: (9) ND
(1) DH Press: Selects between ND HSI and ND Sector Mode
Press: Selects between DH and UL (optional) (10) Double Bar Pointer

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Rotate: Adjusts DH or UL value
Fast rotation = 8 ft steps Press: Sequentially selects for ADF (DF optional), VOR2 & NMS
Slow rotation = 1 ft steps (GPS).

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(2) (Range up) (11) Single Bar Pointer
Press: Increases the range settings of the ND sectors or EXT systems Press: Sequentially selects for ADF, VOR1 & NMS (GPS).
up to 500 NM half range (depending on configuration).

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(12) (Range down)
(3) EXT Press: Decreases the range settings of the ND sectors or EXT systems
down to 0.25 NM half range (depending on configuration).
Press: Sequentially selects: WX, Moving Map, FLIR
(4) NAV SOURCE
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Press: Sequentially selects VOR/ILS1, VOR/ILS2, GPS (NMS) for
(13) CRS
Rotate: Adjusts CRS value (course pointer) manually (VOR)
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NAV source on ND. Press: With NAV (VOR) engagement automatically rotation to the
station and centering the CDI.
(5) PFD
(14) TST
Press: Selects between normal PFD and PFD Composite Page
Press: Initiates test function of the fans of the PELICAN rack and test
(6) BARO function of the radar altimeter 50 ft test.
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Rotate: Adjusts the pressure setting The TST button should not be operated in flight.
(7) STD (may be covered at helicopters with older software
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versions)
Press: Standard pressure (1013.25 hPa) or manually set value.

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Instrument Control Panel ICP

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1 2 3 4 5 6

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DH BARO

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EXT SOURCE
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T ND D

CRS
AI POS
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PELICAN Rack
The PELICAN rack serves as a mounting for the individual modules of

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the FCDMs and for the autopilot computer (optional). It has an
integrated cooling system and comprises four 19” computer slots.
Each of the two chambers of the rack are cooled by one blower.

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In the left chamber the FCDM 2 and in the right chamber the FCDM 1
is located. All the modules are secured by a locking device.

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The use of the slots for the FCDMs are in both helicopters the same.
The other two slots are of a different use.

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Installation Location EC 135
The PELICAN rack is attached on the avionics deck, aft of the
passenger cabin.

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Installation Location BK117 C-2
The PELICAN rack is mounted below the aft cabin floor board and is
vented via a separate air intake.
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PELICAN Rack

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FCDM 1
FCDM 2

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PELICAN Rack BK117 C-2
Blowers

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FWD
FWD

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FCDM 2

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Blowers
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Electrical Connectors
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SMD 45 H
The SMD 45 H is a “smart” multifunctional color display that was FCDS Color Logic

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purpose--designed for helicopters. By means of its high resolution
The following color logic is used for the FCDS:
4” x 5”--Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display (AMLCD) there is an
excellent legibility under all illumination conditions. Additionally a -- Yellow: References, markers for reading

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switch--over to a NVG mode is possible. -- White: Lines, speed, altitude, numbers of degree
The SMD 45 H comprises in a line replacement unit all functions as an -- Cyan: Nav data (CRS included)
interface, the data processing and the generation of graphics. If the -- Green: Nav data with autopilot engaged

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weather radar is displayed an overlay with symbols is possible. -- Amber: Cautions
-- Red: Warnings

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SMD 68 H -- Magenta: Correct ILS mode
The SMD 68 H display unit is an Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display -- Brown: DH, UL bars; 500 ft before DH line
(AMLCD) too. It has the dimension of 6” x 8”.

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The embedded generation of graphics allows the display of PFD and
ND on the same screen. This display can be switched-over to a NVG
mode, too.

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A course indication in the PFD (Composite Mode) is not possible.
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The SMD 68 H is able to display several formats of pictures. This allows
the display of a digital map in the full-size screen. A provision for a
terrain avoidance system is built-in (without overlay of pictures).
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SMD 68 H, SMD 45 H

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SMD 45 H
Primary

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Flight Display

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SMD 68 H
CRS 010
TTG 110
SPD 186
HDG 010 33
VOR1
108.1
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BRG 010
DST 114.5
UL 1600
1600
VOR 2
108.0
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SMD 45 H
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1500 Navigation
W Display
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1400
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ADF 21 VOR2 DH 1400
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Primary Flight Display
PFD Symbolism Pressure Setting

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The PFD displays the following parameter: Baro pressure setting is done with a separate knob on the ICP
(example 1010 hPa).
-- Attitude

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-- Airspeed Vertical Speed
-- Airspeed tendency An analog scale with a white bar is given between +/--2000 ft/min with
-- Altitude a mark every 500 ft/min, together with a digital value. The display figure

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-- Pressure setting is associated to 100 ft/min, e.g. “3” equals 300 ft/min.
-- Vertical speed Above +/--2300 ft/min only the digital numbers will change.

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-- AFCS informations (option)
AFCS Informations
Attitude If an autopilot system is installed, information about the selected or

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Each line in the roll axis means 10° bank, the dot symbolises 45°. In pre--selected upper modes are displayed on the PFD (e.g. IAS, HDG,
the pitch axis, each line symbolises 5° nose up or down, digital number LOC...)
is displayed.

Airspeed
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The airspeed is displayed in knots with a graduation every 5 knots. The
Radar Height Indication on PFD
The radar altimeter information will be shown automatically at the PFD
in the bottom part of the artificial horizon. The time of appearance
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yellow lubber line shows 150 knots in this example, the VNE is depends on a control law which is described at the chapter Navigation
symbolised by a red bar. Display.

Airspeed Tendency
This indicator gives the airspeed predicted to be reached after 5
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seconds if the acceleration remains constant.

Altitude
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Barometric altitude, data comes from the ADCs.

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PFD -- Normal Mode

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Pitch Offset Value
Attitude Ball Pitch Offset Indication

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Airspeed Tendency
AFCS Strip
VNE Exceed 104

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(ex. BK117 C-2) 160
103

140 102

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Airspeed 101 Altimeter Scale (ft)
120 10000

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98
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1010

Baro Pressure Setting

Vertical Speed Value
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Vertical Speed Indication

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Composite Mode
In case the ND is used to display WX/FLIR/Moving Map pictures or is

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switched off due to a failure the pilot/copilot has the possibility to
display the navigation data by selecting a composite mode.

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By pressing the PFD button on the ICP a part of the lower navigation
display (ND) will be shown as a heading tape below the artificial
horizon of the PFD.
The heading tape comprises a section of 90° from the ND. This section

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is marked by yellow dots in the ND.
In this mode the following is displayed additionally to the PFD:

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-- Heading
-- ILS

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-- Course
-- Deviation

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-- NAV--Source

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With a SMD 68 H display, there is no VOR
composite mode available.
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PFD Composite -- VOR Symbolism

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VNE Exceed 104
180

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(ex. EC 135)
103
160
102

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140 101
10000
120

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98
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1010

Heading Tape
Selected Course Decision Height
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To/From and CDI Course Pointer

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NAV Source

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Page ILS (Normal ILS Philosophy) Cross Side Heading Tape
The page ILS appears after the selection ILS. The following

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informations are displayed:
-- Glide slope

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-- Localizer
-- Cross side heading tape Copilot Pilot
-- Marker indication

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-- ILS source
PFD 1 PFD 2
The page ILS will appear on the PFD as a backup information from the

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opposite navigation source after the selection of an ILS frequency. ILS 2 ILS 1
If the NAV source ILS is selected, the information is automatically
transferred to the PFD of the other system via a cross line talk. It is ILS 1 ILS 2

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displayed on the part below the artificial horizon and is called Cross ND 1 ND 2
Side Heading Tape.

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This is neccessary for SPIFR, because the pilot is able to see the
informations of both ILS systems on his screens (PFD, ND).
Marker indication (OM= Outer Marker, MM= Middle Marker).
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! NOTE Marker indication on the PFD will only be possible
if an ILS frequency is selected.
! NOTE A separate marker receiver, which contains the
indicator, is installed in combination with Garmin
430 only.
R

! NOTE A manually selected composite mode (PFD button

FO

depressed) overrides the automatic ILS cross line

talk.

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PFD Composite -- ILS Symbology

N
O
G
104
180
Glideslope Scale 103

IN
160 102
101

N
140 10000
Glide Slope Index
99

Marker
120

AI 98
1010
TR
33 N 3

Localizer Scale
Cross Side Heading
ILS Source Name
Tape
Localizer Index
R
FO

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Navigation Display
NAV Symbology Decision Height (DH)

N
The ND shows all the information necessary for navigation: The selected decision height value is shown below the radar altimeter
scale. The decision height is connected to the radar altimeter. A brown
-- Compass rose

O
bar indicates the selected DH graphically. If the helicopter drops below
-- Course pointer (cyan) the decision height, the letters DH appear on the PFD (brown part of
-- Single and double pointer (white) the artificial horizon), together with an audio-- tone.
-- Navigation source (e.g. VOR 2 108.0 MHz)

G
Additionally, a “pre--warning” appears 500 ft before the selected
-- DME information (time to go, ground speed, distance) decision height.
-- Digital values of course

IN
Upper Limit (UL)
-- Heading and bearing
-- GPS track Optionally, the system can be equipped with an upper limit, which
indicates that the helicopter has passed a selected altitude from below.
-- Wind indication (with GPS only)

N
The upper limit is typically connected to the barometric pressure and
-- Radar height is indicated at the PFD. Optional, the UL may be connected to the radar
-- Decision height altimeter system and can operate up to radar altimeter range 2500 ft.
-- Upper limit (option)
AI
The radar height is shown on the right side together with the RA
Radar Altimeter Indication
The radar height is displayed at the right side of the ND with a range
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decision height (DH) and the upper limit (UL) (which may be found on
up to 2500 ft. Above this altitude, the numeric scale disappears.
the PFD, working then with barometric pressure). These limits are also
marked by a brown bar from the respective side. Additionally 500 feet Additionally the radar height is indicated digitally at the PFD at the
before DH, a horizontal line appears. bottom part of the artificial horizon.
With GPS installed also a wind indication and the actual track is The following condition (simplified) triggers the digital indication of the
displayed. radar altitude:
R

In case of a GPS System Garmin 430, the wind indication will only be Radar altitude indication at PFD= decision height + 500 ft.
displayed if “direct to” or an active flight plan is selected.
FO

! NOTE ADF can be named ADF1 or ADF2 by ECD

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NAV Symbology

N
NAV Source
NAV Frequency

O
Heading Bug
(AP only) Actual Track (GPS generated)
Course/Track
Bearing

G
Heading of Heading Bug CRS 010 VOR2 BRG 005
108.0
HDG 010 N

IN
3 UL 1600 Upper Limit (Radar)
Course Pointer 33
6 1600 500 ft before DH

N
30
E 1500

Deviation Bar and

To/From Indication AI
W
12
1400
TR
24 Decision Height
15
ADF 21 S VOR2 DH 1400
Wind Indication
R

Bearing Pointer Allocation

ADF, VOR, GPS
FO

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ND NAV Symbology DME Hold
The DME transceiver calculates the distance (DST), the speed

N
(“DME--speed”), the time to go (TTG). All this information is shown in
cyan.

O
As soon as the DME hold button is depressed, the NAV receiver can
be switched to a different frequency and the HOLD information is
shown in white colour.

G
The picture shows a 112.15 MHz DME frequency set to hold, indicated
by a white “H” in front of the frequency, the TTG, SPD, and DST. The
new VOR frequency 108.80 MHz is shown in cyan, together with the

IN
BRG.
Depending on the helicopters equipment, DME HOLD is additionally
indicated

N
-- at the instrument panel (DME HOLD)
-- on the NMS (NAV page)

AI
Pilot and copilot may select DME HOLD on NAV2 and on NAV1 with
different frequencies for navigation purposes.
TR
! NOTE If NMS is selected as NAV source, no DME
indication is displayed at the ND.
R
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ND NAV Symbology DME Hold

N
NAV Source
NAV Frequency

O
DME Hold
Time to Go
Bearing
Ground Speed

G
CRS 010 VOR2 BRG 005 Distance to Beacon
TTG 035 108.80 H 112.15 DST 064.3
SPD 120 N 3 UL 1600

IN
HDG 010
Course Pointer 33
6 1600

30

N
E 1500

Deviation Bar and

To/From Indication
AI
W

24
12
1400
TR
15
ADF 21 S VOR2 DH 1400
30.7 NM
R

Bearing Pointer Allocation

ADF, VOR, GPS
FO

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ND -- Sector Symbology

N
O
NMS

G
DTK 298 BRG 295
TTG 40 GPS DST 75.5
SPD 110 30
UL 2000

IN
Course Pointer W
33
1600

N
Flight Route Indication
1500

AI 1400
TR
80 80
Sector Range Selection DH 500
VOR2
(NM) ADF
R

Course Deviation Indicator

FO

and TO/FROM Indication

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ND -- ILS Symbology

N
ILS Source and
Frequency

O
G
CRS 010 ILS 1
108.1
N 3

IN
33
6
Glide Slope Index
30

N
E 100 Decision Height

Localizer Index
AI
W

24
12
TR
15 Ground Level
21 S DH 200
R
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NAV Color--Logic
Copilot Side (ND1) Pilot Side (ND2)

N
ILS1 (amber, because same ILS ILS1 (amber)
selected)

O
ILS1 (magenta, normal ILS ILS2 (magenta)
approach)
ILS2 (amber, because wrong ILS1 (amber)
ILS)

G
ILS2 (amber, because same ILS ILS2 (amber)
selected)

IN
ILS2 (amber, because one ILS VOR1 (amber)
is missing and wrong VOR)
ILS1 (amber, because one ILS VOR2 (cyan)
is missing, VOR 2 is considered

N
normal)
VOR1 (cyan, because one ILS ILS2 (amber)
is missing, VOR 1 is considered
normal)
VOR1 (amber, because same VOR1 (amber) AI
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VOR selected)
VOR1 (cyan, normal VOR use) VOR2 (cyan)
VOR2 (amber, because one ILS ILS1 (amber)
is missing and wrong VOR)
VOR2 (amber, because wrong VOR1 (amber)
R

VOR)
VOR2 (amber, because same VOR2 (amber)
VOR selected)
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N
O
G
IN
N
INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK

AI
TR
R
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Reconfiguration Unit
Reconfiguration of the Main Components -- ADC

N
Allows to select which ADC has to be used for the display
In case of a sensor/module malfunction of one system, the defect
on pilot and copilot sides.
sensor/module can be deselected by means of the RCU and the

O
sensor of the other system is used as information source for both
Position N: ADC 2 for pilot, ADC 1 for copilot.
systems now. A reconfiguration message in amber appears after the
Position 1: ADC1 for pilot and copilot.
reconfiguration, alerting the pilot which sensor was deselected.
Position 2: ADC2 for pilot and copilot.

G
Sensors are AHRS and ADC, modules are FCDM and ICP. MASTER -- ICP
is used for the autopilot. Allows to select which ICP has to be used for the display
on pilot and copilot sides.

IN
RCU Functions
The RCU includes the following controls: Position N: ICP 2 for pilot, ICP1 for copilot.
-- AHRS Position 1: ICP1 for pilot and copilot.

N
Allows to select which AHRS has to be used for the display Position 2: ICP2 for pilot and copilot.
on pilot and copilot sides. -- MASTER
Allows to select the NAV source for the autopilot. It is

AI
Position N: AHRS 2 for pilot, AHRS 1 for copilot.
Position 1: AHRS 1 for pilot and copilot for.
Position 2: AHRS 2 for pilot and copilot.
indicated with a box on the ND2 (pilot’s side, default)
or ND1 (copilot’s side).
Position L: Copilot for Master Side.
TR
-- FCDM Position R: Pilot for Master Side.
Allows to select which FCDM has to be used for the display
on pilot and copilot sides.

Position N: FCDM 2 for pilot, FCDM 1 for copilot.

R

Position 1: FCDM 1 for pilot and copilot.

Position 2: FCDM 2 for pilot and copilot.
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Reconfiguration Unit (RCU)

N
O
G
IN
N N N
1 2 1 2 1 2

N
AHRS FCDM N ADC
L R 1 2

AI MASTER ICP
TR
R
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PFD/ND - Warnings
If there is a failure of the equipment or missing data a red warning box

N
appears with a reference to the failed system.
The “i” symbolizes system 1 or 2. A loss of the Air Data Computer 1 will

O
be displayed as ADC 1 (i=1). Consequently the pilot can reconfigure
to the other system.
Example: If the AHRS 2 fails, the display will show a red box with
AHRS 2 in red. Additionally the artificial horizon disappears due to the

G
loss of its input source and a discrepancy message on the ND appears.

IN
! NOTE In case of a failure, the reconfiguration unit RCU is
the appropriate means to switch to the other
system.

N
AI
TR
R
FO

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PFD/ND -- Warnings
AHRS Failure

N
O
ADC Failure AHRSi ADC Failure
G
ADCi S
Glide Slope Failure
I
FCDMi 9500
ADCi Heading Failure

G
Radar Altimeter Failure
VOR Failure
RA

IN
Localizer Failure
LOCi HDG VORi ICP Failure
AHRS Failure
AHRSi ICPi

N
VOR1
NAV 1 Failure
Localiser Failure
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N 3

6
FCDM Failure
TR
30
LOCi
Glide Slope Failure G E Radar Altitude Failure
S FCDMi RA
i W
AHRS Failure AHRSi
12
R

NAV 2 Failure
24
ADF Failure 15
FO

ADF 21 S VOR2
ICPi
ICP Failure

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PFD/ND - Cautions and Discrepancies
Caution messages appear in amber e.g. ALIGNMENT for the AHRS

N
run--up phase. An amber caution CHECK PFD or CHECK ND is
displayed if the failed display is clearly identified. An amber caution
CHECK SMD is displayed if the failed display cannot be identified.

O
If there is a discrepancy of the sensors an amber discrepancy arrow
comes up on both sides.
A discrepancy is indicated if the FCDMs detect different data from

G
system 1 and system 2 sensors.
Additionally, a failure of one device (red warning) implements a

IN
discrepancy on the other system.
Additional messages appear in amber: Decision height and upper
limit.

N
! NOTE In case of a discrepancy, the reconfiguration unit

AI
(RCU) is the appropriate means to switch to the
other system.
TR
R
FO

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PFD/ND -- Cautions and Discrepancies

N
Attitude Discrepancy
ATT 98
160
97

O
CHECK CONF
IAS Discrepancy Altitude Discrepancy
140 96
ALIGNMENT
9500

G
120 CHECK PFD
Glide Slope Discrepancy 94
CHECK ND
93

IN
CHECK SMD
100 CHECK FCDM
220 92
Localizer Discrepancy 1010
hPa
Heading Discrepancy

N
33 N 3

Localizer Discrepancy AI 33
N
ILS 1
108.1
3
Heading Discrepancy
TR
6 1600
CHECK CONF
Glide Slope Discrepancy 30 CHECK FCDM
E 1500

CHECK PFD W CHECK SMD

R

12
CHECK ND 1400
24
FO

CHECK FCDM 15
21 S

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PFD/ND Indication of Warnings and Discrepancies
If there is a failure of the equipment or missing data a red warning box

N
appears with a reference to the failed system.
Due to the redundant system, an amber discrepancy is shown in

O
addition to the red warning.

Example
A defect air data computer is shown in the manual as ADCi. It can be

G
ADC1 or 2, the system determines the failure source automatically
(system1 or 2).

IN
As a consequence, a discrepancy is indicated at the pilot’s side (and
vice versa) to alert the flight crew. Consequently the pilot can
reconfigure to the other system.

N
If there is (only) a discrepancy of the sensors an amber discrepancy
arrow comes up on both sides.

AI
In case of a total black display (e.g. pilot’s side) with the red warning
FCDM2, a reconfiguration to FCDM1 enables to display all previous
information without any limitation.
TR
After the reconfiguration only the deselected sensor is shown in amber
and the value of the remaining sensor is shown on both sides.
R
FO

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PFD Warnings and Discrepancies

N
O
PFD 1 PFD 2

G
104
180

IN
103
Warning
160 102
ADC1 ADC1 101

N
140 10000

AI
1010
120
99
98
1010
TR
FCDM 1 FCDM 1

Reconfiguration Message Discrepancy

R
FO

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Reconfiguration
On all displays a message for the reconfiguration appears. This

N
message is in amber and “i” stands for system 1 or 2.
Example: ADC 1 means that ADC 1 is defect (or de-- selected) and the

O
information is taken from ADC 2 now.
The message is not the new switch position of the selector on the RCU.
It indicates which system is switched off or defect.

G
The respective warnings and discrepancies disappear and only the
reconfiguration message is visible.

IN
N
AI
TR
R
FO

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PFD/ND -- Reconfiguration Messages

N
104
180

O
103

160 102
101

G
140 10000

IN
99
120
98
Reconfiguration Messages ICPi 1010

N
ADCi
FCDMi
VOR1
AHRSi

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N
108.0
3

1600
TR
6

30
E 1500

W
R

12
1400
Reconfiguration Messages 24
15
FO

FCDMi
21 Reconfiguration Messages
AHRSi
S ICPi

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Additional Equipment

N
Attitude and Heading Reference System AHRS

O
General Function of the FOG
The AHRS is a glass fiber optic aided attitude and heading reference The functional principle of the FOG is an application of the Sagnac
system of high accuracy. It measures the attitude, turning rates and effect, which illustrates a relative phenomenon on the basis of the

G
acceleration of the helicopter. The attitude detectors have no moving constant speed of light.
parts and are very precise in their measurements. When light is sent into a closed, circularly coiled and rotating light

IN
Supplement guide, a difference arises between the circulation times against and in
the circulation direction. This difference in circulation time is
When the AHRU is removed, the compensation memory module is proportional to the rotating speed of the light guide.The closed circuit
fixed to the fuselage with a security cord. The module remains to the of the light guide is formed by a fibreglass coil, the dimensions and

N
helicopter until the new AHRU is mounted and takes over the windings of which are selected in accordance with the required
compensation data. characteristics. A light source with an LED is positioned outside the
Installation Location
AI
The AHRS are installed under the RH side of the helicopter cabin floor.
coils of the light guide.
TR
Function
Two AHRSs measure the flight attitude for further processing in the
autopilot computer and for viewing on the flight displays.
The direction of the earth’s magnetic field is measured by the
R

magnetometer and this data is sent to the AHRS inertial unit for
calculation of the actual heading. The inertial unit compensates for
external influences such as drift and, from the measured turning rates,
FO

calculates the helicopter attitude.

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AHRS (AHRU, RMM)

N
O
AHRU

G
IN
N
Compensation Memory
(RMM)

AI
TR
R
FO

Electrical Connector

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ADC
The ADU 3000 air data system consists of a temperature sensor TPU is used by the ADC and-- depending on the helicopter’s

N
and an air data computer. The air data computer provides data of the CPDS--configuration-- by the CPDS.
barometric flight altitude (ALT, QNH/QFE, FL) and the horizontal and
With the help of the ADC temperature sensor, the ADC can calculate
vertical speed (IAS, VS). The data from the ADC are transmitted

O
true airspeed, computed airspeed (CAS=IAS), baro corrected altitude
digitally to the AHRS, (AFCS optional) and to the flight display system
and vertical speed.
(FCDM) and are displayed on the PFD. The VS signal is provided by
the ADC but computed by the AHRS. That means that you will loose The temperature sensor information from ADC2 is used for the true air
speed calculation which is sent to the GPS for calculation of the wind

G
VS indication in case of an AHRS failure.
direction.
Location EC 135
The correct function of the ADC-- temperature sensor can be checked

IN
The ADCs are installed respectively in the LH and RH side channels with an ARINC429 test device (e.g. ARINC LABEL 211 and 213, as
of the helicopter. described in the maintenance manual) or by measuring the resistor
over temperature given by a calibration table.
Location BK117 C-2

N
The ADC 1 is located in the FWD avioncs bay LH side. The ADC 2 is
installed in the RH side channel of the helicopter. Magnetometer

Temperature Sensor for ADC AI General

The direction of the earth’s magnetic field is measured by the two
TR
magnetometers and this data are sent to the respective AHRS inertial
General units for calculation of the actual heading. The inertial unit
Mounted on the forward underside of the EC 135 / BK117 C-2, there compensates for external influences such as drift and, from measured
is an air temperature sensor for each ADC. The sensors have the effect turning rates, calculates the helicopter attitude.
of compensating the displays for speed, altitude and vertical speed.
Location
R

The temperature probe contains a platinum sensor covered by a glass

tube and is sensitive against mechanical strain. The platinum sensor Both the magnetometers are installed inside in the middle of the tail
boom.
FO

changes its resistor proportional to the air temperature. Each ADC is

equipped with one temperature sensor. The temperature information

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ADC, Temperature Sensor, Magnetometer

N
O
Magnetometer 2
Air Data Computer

G
Electrical Connector

IN
Magnetometer 1

N
AI
TR
Temperature Sensor
Dynamic Pressure Port
R

Static Pressure Port

FO

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Calibration
General Location EC 135

N
The calibration must be performed e.g. after a change of a major To connect the calibration box to the helicopter, there are two sockets
component of the aircraft (main gearbox, engine, horiz. stabilizer, installed. They are located at the copilots side in the lower part of the

O
because the influence of the helicopter on the earth’s magnetic field side cover of the slanted console.
has been changed) or of a magnetic sensor. The sockets are allocated the following:
For this procedure a calibration box is connected to the helicopter and
AHRS 1 Socket 73 FDA

G
a special test flight has to be performed. Further a fine tuning can be
performed on demand (annual check). AHRS 2 Socket 83 FDA

IN
Purpose Location BK117 C-2
The AHRS sends signals to the FCDS to display the compass rose and The two sockets are located at the LH side of the cargo compartment
course. To ensure that an angle deviation of the helicopter’s course on the connector panel.

N
corresponds to the correct value [°], the output signals have to be
The sockets are allocated the following:
calibrated. A 360° turn clockwise and counterclockwise must result in
the same value. Therefore a ground and flight calibration of the AHRS AHRS 1 Socket J75007

AI
is necessary. The AHRU uses the RMM to store calibration data.
AHRS 2

! NOTE
Socket J75107

Start flying the “8” pattern with a right turn.

TR
! NOTE The calibration procedure is aborted when:
--Collective securing is removed (on ground)
--ADC failure in flight
--Magnetometer failure
--Flying the “8” pattern takes longer than 4
R

minutes.
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Preparing Calibration Mode of AHRS (On Ground)

N
START

O
Operate CALIB
switch

G
Connect
Calibration Box

IN
Press
circuit breaker

N
Secure AHRS1/2
collective in the
down position

AI VCALIB
VALIGN
on
after approx. 5 sec on
TR
Wait till
Power on
ADC 1/2
VALIGN off
R

VDG on
FO

STOP
Preparation

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Calibration AHRS In Flight

N
START

O
1

Left turn
Take--off. Operate CALIB 25--35°

G
Position in calibration switch 80--100 kts
area

IN
Check on VDG extinguishes VCALIB flashes
GND

N
Right turn Proceed til
VCALIB on
25--35° VCALIB
80--100 kts extinguishes

AI VCALIB flashes VCALIB

TR
extinguishes
Pilot is ready
Proceed til Check that
to perform
VCALIB VCALIB and VDG 1
“8” pattern
illuminates are extinguished
R

VCALIB
illuminated
FO

STOP

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Magnetic Sensor Calibration Unit, Connectors EC 135, BK117 C-2 Non Essential Bus 1
Bracket BK117 C-2

N
O
Slant Console EC 135 FCDS
Connector for Calibration

G
AHRS 1 (J75007) AHRS1

Connector for Calibration AHRS2

IN
AHRS 2 (J75107)

N
Switch ON/OFF
Connector for Calibration
Connector
AHRS 1 (73FDA)

Connector for Calibration

AHRS 2 (83FDA) AI
TR
Magnetic Sensor Calibration Unit

1
CALIB VCALIB VDG VALIGN A
H
R
ON
R

S
2

CALIB VCALIB VDG VALIGN

FO

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FCDS Data Transfer Configuration
Procedure after “new FCDM installed” or “new display -- Verify successful completion: switch ON Avionic Master

N
installed” Switches 1 and 2 again and check message CONSISTENT
-- RCU: all switches in norm position, MASTER to R CONFIGURATION.

O
-- Install new FCDM on FCDM 1 slot and/ or install new -- Verify display’s normal operation mode:
display, see note. switch off Avionic Master Switches 1 and 2, switch VEMD
OFF 1 OFF 2;
-- Power up helicopter and collective lever down and locked. switch on VEMD 1 and 2 again, switch on Avionic Master

G
-- Switch ON Avionic Master Switches 1 and 2 (=activate Switches 1 and 2:
FCDMs). check the correct display of the operational pages on PFDs
-- Enter CPDS maintenance mode (4 buttons). and NDs.

IN
-- Check message INCONSISTENT CONFIGURATION
UPDATE SYSTEM FROM FCDM 2 ! NOTE Data transfer is only possible from FCDM 2 to
WITH ID xxxxxxx FCDM 1 and/or the displays (PFD, ND).

N
Y/N PRESS UP/DOWN ON ICP 2 If FCDM 2 (master) has to be replaced and the
EXIT: SYSTEM POWER OFF helicopter’s installed configuration is still valid,
insert the “old” FCDM 1 (which “knows” the

AI
-- Carefully check the configuration ID you are going to
upload. If o.k. press UP on ICP 2 (only there!).
-- Check message CONFIRM UPDATE, Y/N: PRESS
correct configuration) on FCDM 2--slot and the new
dummy loaded FCDM card on the FCDM 1 slot.
TR
UP/DOWN ON ICP 2.
! NOTE If a computer is connected to the FCDM
-- Press UP on ICP 2 (only there!) a second time. maintenance connector and the connection via
-- Check message CONFIGURATION IN PROGRESS. RS485 is valid, the FCDS displays show the
-- Wait for data transfer (up to 2min). message SYSTEM SLAVED.
-- Check message CONFIGURATION COMPLETED.
R

-- Exit FCDS by switching off Avionic Master Switches

1 and 2.
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FCDS Data Transfer Configuration

N
Install new display

O
or install new FCDM 1
Update system
from FCDM 2 press Verify FCDS
ICP 2 Y two times Maintenance Mode

G
Power up (2) (3)

IN
Collective Check message Exit FCDS

N
down and locked CONFIGURATION Maintenance Mode
COMPLETED (4)

AI
TR
Enter FCDS
Switch off Verify normal PFD/ND,
Maintenance Mode,
AVIONIC MASTER CPDS operation
check Config ID
1 and 2 (5)
(1)
R

End
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(1) Enter FCDS Maintenance Mode: (3) Verification of FCDS Maintenance Mode
-- Switch OFF Avionic Master Switches 1 and 2. -- Enter FCDS maintenance mode and check message

N
-- Enter CPDS Maintenance Mode: CONSISTENT CONFIGURATION and COMMON ID XXX.
Press OFF 1, OFF 2.
(4) Exit FCDS Maintenance Mode
Press SCROLL and RESET simultaneously, hold.

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Press OFF 1 and OFF 2 simultaneously Exit FCDS Maintenance Page
Release keys after message RELEASE KEYS appears. -- Switch OFF Avionic Master Switches1 and 2
-- switch ON Avionic Master Switches1 and 2. (message: EXIT: SYSTEM POWER OFF).

G
Exit CPDS Maintenance Mode
! NOTE FCDS Maintenance Mode is an automatic result of
the previous selected -- switch OFF VEMD 1 and 2.

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CPDS Maintenance Mode in Ground Mode
(=collective down and locked). (5) Verification of Normal Mode
-- Check the correct display of the operational pages on

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(2) Update System from FCDM 2 PFDs and NDs (CPDS in normal mode, Avionic Master
Switches 1 and 2 ON).
Follow the instructions of the screen:

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-- press UP on ICP 2 (only!), the message CONFIRM
UPDATE appears [as long as the same identifier reference
(=FBLx--software version) is detected], then press UP on
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ICP 2 a second time:
CONFIGURATION IN PROCESS appears until it changes
to CONFIGURATION COMPLETED (appr. 1--2 min).
This is done automatically if a PC is connected: all data will be
transferred to all devices automatically. Check message on PC
R

UPLOAD SUCCESSFUL.
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FCDS Data Transfer Configuration
Definitely upload of a

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new CONFIGURATION
FILE from PC
Start

O
CONFIG UPLOAD
on PC Verify FCDS
Connect PC with Maintenance Mode
RS 485 cable to FCDM message CONSISTENT

G
maintenance (3)
connector Check message
SYSTEM SLAVED

IN
Power up Exit

N
Maintenance Mode
Check (4)
message on PC
Collective
down and locked AI UPLOAD
SUCCESSFUL
TR
Verify normal PFD/ND,
CPDS operation
Switch off (5)
Enter FCDS
Avionic Master
Maintenance Mode,
R

1 and 2
check Config ID
(1) End
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FCDS Possible Failure Messages

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MISMATCH Inconsistent Match configuration
configuration file on--board (no PC necessary)

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on the EC 135: L316xxxx
displays/FCDMs
BK117 C-2: B316xxxx
CHECK CONF Wrong Software Exchange Parts,

G
Version/ PN Install correct PN
(correct e.g. FBL3 and FBL4
configuration file)

IN
PIN PROG Hardware Pin Check pin coding
Coding not Ensure collective down and
correct. locked and restart FCDS.

N
Or first power up
not in GROUND
MODE

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TR
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