SERVICE LETTER ATR72
TITLE: Multi Purpose Computer (MPC) and Data Management Unit (DMU) software
upload
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1. EFFECTIVITY
All ATR72.
2. REASON
To inform operators of MPC configurations and DMU software upload.
3. MPC GENERALITIES
There are two kinds of MPC:
- The ED35 available on all ATR not equipped with NAS (New Avionics Suite) (not equipped
with modification No. 05948).
- The ED36 available on aircraft model ATR72-212A equipped with NAS (modification
No. 05948).
A. The Multi Purpose Computer (MPC) ED35 is an equipment composed of two different
parts, AFDAU & DMU parts, which are identified by two different P/N’s:
- AFDAU part: P/N ED35E109-01-02, or P/N ED35E109-01-03, or
P/N ED35E109-01-04, or P/N ED35E109-01-05, or P/N ED35E109-01-20 including:
. The “mechanical box”,
. The complete hardware for both AFDAU & DMU Parts,
. The AFDAU Part software.
- DMU part (DMU operational software kit): P/N 360-04309-001, or P/N 252692803-0101,
or P/N 252692803-0102 Amdt A, or P/N 252692803-0102 Amdt B, or
P/N 252692811-0104 including:
. DMU system software,
. DMU set-up database.
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AFDAU Part H/W
& S/W
MPC
P/N
ED35E109-01-02
DMU Part H/W
or
ED35E109-01-03 DMU Operational
or S/W Kit
ED35E109-01-04 P/N
or
360-04309-001
ED35E109-01-05
or or
SW to upload
ED35E109-01-20 252692803-0101
or
252692803-0102
Amdt A
or
252692803-0102
Amdt B
or
252692811-0104
Figure 1: MPC Architecture
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Each part performs different functions:
- AFDAU (Auxiliary Flight Data Acquisition Unit) Part:
. FDAU (Flight Data Acquisition Unit) for SSFDR purpose
. APM (Aircraft Performance Monitoring)
. EHS (Enhanced Surveillance)
. Data broadcast to ATC Transponder for ADS-B capability (Automatic Dependent
Surveillance-Broadcast)
NOTE: EHS is for European regulation.
- DMU (Data Management Unit) Part, for ACMS (Aircraft Condition Monitoring System)
which includes different functions following software version uploaded in computer.
AFDAU software is uploaded in computer only by SAGEM in its facilities.
MPC is always delivered with this software loaded.
DMU software is uploaded in computer at aircraft delivery, but can be upgraded by
operator when new version available.
(1) MPC configurations:
P/N ED35E109-01-02 is the MPC basic configuration developed and certified for
aircraft model ATR72 (-500 family).
P/N ED35E109-01-03 is an evolution of “-01-02” to allow installation of MPC on all
ATR models (not only -500 family).
P/N ED35E109-01-04 is an improvement of previous versions regarding APM & EHS
functions:
Enhanced Surveillance function improvement (selected altitude acquisition from
textual data destined to ADU instead of floating point value from AP),
APM function improvement (addition of memory data reset when monitoring
conditions are no more verified, modification of cruise phase definition).
P/N ED35E109-01-05 is an improvement of previous versions regarding APM:
correction of APM fault on Ground (Ground Phase = “Landing gear down and Flap not
0° position”), see OIM 2009/004 issue 4.
This P/N is installed through the application of Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1075.
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P/N ED35E109-01-20 implements provision for the Wireless Extension For ACMS
(WEFA) function, including:
- PCMCIA slot upgrade to allow replacement of the PCMCIA by a Smart PCMCIA
Card (SPC).
- Provisions for WEFA interlock function to avoid unwanted emission in flight or when
engines are ON.
This P/N also corrects a minor AMP CzCx computation error on ATR42-500 table to
avoid spurious "DEGRADED PERF" messages.
This P/N is installed through the application of Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1102.
(2) DMU configurations:
DMU operational software kit versions available in fields are:
- P/N 360-04309-001 comprising DMU system software P/N 360-03976-104 and DMU
set-up database P/N L0380402-07 and allowing following functions:
. QAR/DAR (Quick Access Recorder/ Digital ACMS Recorder)
. G-Meter report
. Bite for AFCS, Radio Com-Nav, TCAS, PEC/EEC, MFC
. Possibility for FDEP (Flight Data Entry Panel) removal
- P/N 252692803-0101 comprising DMU system software P/N 252692832-0101 and
DMU set-up database P/N 252692874-0101 and allowing following functions:
. Same functions than P/N 360-04309-001
+
. SAR (Smart ACMS Recorder)
. Engine reports (Cruise/Exceedence/Identification/ECTM)
. CMC reports (if aircraft fitted with MFC and MCDU)
. MFC BITE reports
. Display hardcopy
. Acars data transmission (if Acars on board, and associated modification or Service
Bulletin embodied on aircraft)
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- P/N 252692803-0102 Amdt A comprising DMU system software
P/N 252692832-0102 and DMU set-up database P/N 252692874-0102 and allowing
following functions:
. Same functions as P/N 252692803-0101
+
. New Engine reports for PW127M
. Addition of engine part cycle alert display on MCDU
. Addition of MCDU page for DTU status
. Improvement of several previous functions
o ground test CMC report
o CMC reports display
o CMC database
o G-Meter report
o Exceedance Report
o PEC-EEC faults table
o Cruise Report
o DAR frame
o Identification Report
o INIT TIME & FLIGHT MCDU screen
. fix items identified with help of operators feedback:
o Engine 2 monitoring in Exceedance Report
o Fuel Flow unit in ECTM recording
o Flight Number loss in G-Meter Report
o NL calibration in V2A configuration
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- P/N 252692803-0102 Amdt B comprising DMU system software
P/N 252692832-0103 and DMU set-up database P/N 252692874-0103 and allowing
following functions:
. Same functions as P/N 252692803-0102 Amdt A
+
. fix items identified with help of operators feedback.
o Wrong display of fractional part of NH parameter
o Bad detection of MFC re-connection
o Bad MFC storage in PCMCIA & MCDU display
o ED35 Wrong AC-Ident with V0 and V1 configurations
- P/N 252692811-0104 comprising DMU system software
P/N 252692832-0104 and DMU set-up database P/N 252692874-0104 and allowing
following functions:
. Same functions as P/N 252692803-0102 Amdt B
+
. Wireless Extension For ACMS (WEFA) function, including:
o update of MCDU pages, report (<90>: WEFA report), BITE word and DAR frame
o upgrade for Smart PCMCIA Card (SPC) detection
. Improvement of several previous functions
o APM FAULT report (R32)
o quotas management
o PCMCIA robustness against power cut-off
o MFC file management
o Trend monitoring (.ECT file divided in several files)
. Fix items identified with help of operators feedback
o TAT, FLINUM, FF_L, FF_R display in ECTM reports
o ECTM report time interval fixed to 6h
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o MFC alerts provided through report <22>, <23> and <24>
o Report <02> threshold generation in V0 frame
For aircraft with DMU software version “P/N 360-04309-001” installed, an upgrade of
DMU software can be done in order to take benefits of new functions available in
newer DMU version. As “P/N 252692803-0101” is no more available,
“P/N252692803-0102” can be proposed.
This upgrade can be done by the following Service Bulletins embodiment
- Aircraft modification No. 05680 “wiring provision”:
. Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1058
- Aircraft modification No. 05629 “DMU Software installation”:
. Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1056
- Aircraft modification No. 05911 “DMU Software installation”:
. Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1064
NOTE 1: Acars data transmission can be done only IF Acars on board and IF the
Service Bulletin No. ATR72-23-1060 is embodied on aircraft.
NOTE 2: Several functions needs specific tools to be activated or to operate.
- QAR need the reading tool AGS (Aircraft Ground Station)
- DAR, SAR needs the reading tool GSE (Ground Support Equipment)
SAR function is available following parameters setting by GSE.
NOTE 3: In case of MPC failure, repaired unit will be shipped back with the latest
DMU software version. All new functions will be already available except
part of functions of DMU P/N 252692803-0101 that need wiring modification
embodiment as per Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1058.
NOTE 4: WEFA function is installed by Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1102.
(3) DMU interchangeability reminder:
The DMU software version P/N 252692803-0102 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N 252692803-0101 and P/N 360-04309-001.
Also, P/N 252692803-0101 is interchangeable ONE WAY with P/N 360-04309-001.
The DMU software version P/N 252692811-0104 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N 252692803-0102, P/N 252692803-0101 and P/N 360-04309-001.
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(4) DMU software upload:
Upload of DMU software can be easily done by operator using appropriate “DMU kit”.
The upload procedure is described in MP ATR-A-45-31-XX-03ZZZ-752Z-A - Loading
of the Data Management Unit (DMU) Software.
DMU software upload is necessary in following cases:
- After installation on aircraft of a MPC spare unit.
In this case, software upload shall be performed using DMU kit provided to the
operator by ATR at aircraft delivery.
or
- When a new DMU software version (new P/N), with new functions, is available.
In this case, software upload shall be performed using DMU kit ordered by operator
to ATR.
B. The Multi-Purpose Computer (MPC) ED36 is an equipment composed of four different
parts, MPC HW, FDAU, DMU parts and PCMCIA card, which are identified by four
different P/N’s:
- MPC HW: P/N 261065723-1000 or P/N 261065723-3000 including:
. The “mechanical box”,
. The complete hardware for both FDAU & DMU Parts,
NOTE: MPC HW P/N 261065723-3000 also includes PCMCIA slot upgrade for Smart
PCMCIA Card (SPC).
- FDAU part: P/N L04450-1000 or P/N L04450-1001 or P/N L04450-1002 or
P/N L04450-1003 or P/N L04450-1004 including:
. The FDAU Part software.
- DMU part: P/N L04451-1002 or P/N L04451-1003 or P/N L04451-1004 or
P/N L04451-1005 or P/N L04451-1006 or P/N L04451-1007 including:
. The DMU Part software.
- PCMCIA card: P/N 261584905-0101 or SPC P/N SPC0300
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FDAU Part HW
FDAU SW
P/N
L04450-1000
SW to upload
or
L04450-1001
or
L04450-1002
MPC or
L04450-1003
P/N or
261065723-1000 L04450-1004
or
261065723-3000 DMU Part HW
DMU SW
P/N
SW to upload
L04451-1002
or
L04451-1003
or
L04451-1004
or
L04451-1005
or
L04451-1006
or
L04451-1007
Figure 2: MPC ED36-1000 & -3000 (ATR-600) Architecture
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Each part performs different functions:
- FDAU (Flight Data Acquisition Unit) Part:
. FDAU (Flight Data Acquisition Unit) for SSFDR purpose
. APM (Aircraft Performance Monitoring)
. CAC broadcast
. Flight Time management /Time Management
. Data loading management
- DMU (Data Management Unit) Part, for ACMS (Aircraft Condition Monitoring System)
which includes different functions following software version uploaded in computer.
FDAU software is uploaded in computer at aircraft delivery, but can be upgraded by
operator when new version available as per MP ATR-A-45-31-XX-01ZZZ-752Z-A.
DMU software is uploaded in computer at aircraft delivery, but can be upgraded by
operator when new version available as per MP ATR-A-45-31-XX-03ZZZ-752Z-A.
(1) MPC configurations:
P/N 261065723-1000 is the basic MPC configuration developed and certified for
aircraft model ATR72-212A equipped with NAS.
P/N 261065723-3000 (current standard configuration) is an evolution of MPC
"-1000" to implement provision for Wireless Extension For ACMS (WEFA)
function, including:
- PCMCIA slot upgrade to allow replacement of the PCMCIA by a Smart PCMCIA
card (SPC).
- Provision for WEFA interlock function to avoid unwanted emission in flight or
when engines are ON.
This P/N is installed by modification No. 07352 or Service Bulletin
No. ATR72-31-1099 (entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite -
Install MPC WEFA ready").
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(2) DMU configurations:
DMU software versions available in fields are:
P/N L04451-1002 that allows following functions:
o Basic functions:
• QAR/DAR (Quick Access Recorder/ Digital ACMS Recorder)
• G-Meter report
• Bite for AFCS, AVS, TCAS, PEC/EEC, MFC, FCU
• SAR (Smart ACMS Recorder)
• Engine reports (Cruise/Exceedence/Identification/ECTM)
• APM Fault Reports
• CMC reports
• MFC BITE reports
• Display hardcopy
• Acars data transmission (if Acars on board)
+
o Adaptation to AVS post MOD 06521
• Addition of Alpha Call-Ups
• CMC database
o fix items identified with help of operators feedback.
• ACARS Report format
• ECTM generation time interval
• Report 22 format
• Calibration of several Alpha Call-Up parameters
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o Installed by modification No. 06763 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1083
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1002".
P/N L04451-1003 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04451-1002
+
o fix items identified with help of operators feedback.
• Report 15: modified format,
• Connection MPC/MFC1A,
• Scratch pad blanked on QAR PCM and DAR PCM MCDU menus,
• Display of TAT in ECTM report,
• Management of ENGINE RUN-UP requests,
• Correct management of CMC events,
• Report 25: engines references,
• MFC BITE database,
o Installed by modification No. 06990 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1089
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1003".
P/N L04451-1004 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04451-1003
+
o Addition of:
Alpha callup for NAS STD2 and RNP-AR, LPV, VNAV, ADS-B parameters.
Alpha callup for super boost and cabin alt parameters.
Modified CMC CAC1 and CAC2 labels to add new NAS STD2 alerts.
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o Installed by modification No. 07205 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1093
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1004 and FDAU software P/N L04450-1001".
P/N L04451-1005 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04451-1004
+
o Wireless Extension For ACMS (WEFA) function, including:
• update of MCDU pages, report (<90>: WEFA report), BITE word and DAR
frame
• upgrade for Smart PCMCIA Card (SPC) detection
o Improvement of several previous functions
• quotas management
• PCMCIA robustness against power cut-off
• MFC file management
• Trend monitoring (.ECT file divided in several files)
o Fix items identified with help of operators feedback
• FF_L, NH_R display in ECTM reports
• ECTM report time interval fixed to 6h
• MFC alerts provided through report <22>, <23> and <24>
• RS232 port communication
o Installed by modification No. 07352 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1099
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install MPC
WEFA ready".
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P/N L04451-1006 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04451-1005
+
o Provision for interface with Vibration Monitoring System (VMS):
• The following MCDU pages are available in ACMS page (VMS selection key):
FAULT CODE (Display/Reset Fault codes)
MEASURE PROPS (Perform measurement on propellers)
UPDATE WEIGHT CONFIG
UPDATE IPS THRESHOLD
• Report 26: Propeller Balancing
NOTE 1: Provision for VMS will be operative when modification No. 07736 or
Service Bulletin No. ATR72-61-1031 (entitled: "Propellers - New
Avionics Suite - Installation of Vibration Monitoring System (VMS)")
will be embodied.
o Improvement of several previous functions
• Alpha call-up list is updated for Wheel braking pressure information and for
Clearvision system provision.
• CAC alerts provided through report <22>, <23> and <24>.
• MFC BITE readout list.
NOTE 2: Provision for "Clearvision" system will be operative when modification
No. 07562 (entitled: "NAVIGATION - INSTALL WEARABLE DISPLAY
SYSTEM") will be embodied.
o Fix items identified with help of operators' feedback.
• MPC-MCDU dialog behavior in case of printer loss and/or PCMCIA loss.
• Generation of empty report 22 & 24 in some specific cases.
o Installed by modification No. 07586 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1108
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1006 and FDAU software P/N L04450-1002".
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NOTE: WEFA function is activated by Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1100
(modification No. 07353).
P/N L04451-1007 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04451-1006
+
o Provision for a bridge MFC NG/MCDU: for MFC NG maintenance (operative
when future evolution of MFC will be available and embodied).
o Provision Adaptation Flight CMC report R22/24 to Flight Warning
Application (FWA) of NAS STD4 (operative when modification No. 07843
will be embodied).
o Improve interface with Vibration Monitoring System (VMS) following in
service feedback:
• Update MCDU menu as follow:
MEASURE PROPS
UPDATE WEIGHT CONFIG (Values displayed are always refreshed to
reflect current configuration as logged by VMCU).
UPDATE IPS THRESHOLD (Manage the vibration threshold above which
VMS will propose a balancing solution).
UPDATE AUTO REPORT FREQ (Manage the frequency for automatic
report generation).
FAULT CODE
• Improve Report 26: Propeller Balancing, automatic report generation at
landing when no icing conditions are detected.
NOTE 1: Interface improvement for VMS (aircraft with modification No. 07736
or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-61-1031) will be operative when
modification No. 10242 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-61-1040
entitled: “Propellers - New Avionics Suite - Replacement of VMCU
P/N 271-139-001-011 or 271-139-002-012 by P/N 271-139-003-012"
will be embodied.
o Update QAR/DAR automatic start/stop logic for WEFA transmission
improvement. QAR/DAR will stop and restart when aircraft enter in Hotel mode.
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o Improvement and new ACMS report:
• Update Engine Cycle report - R25 (remaining life of each engine LCF part is
no more computed and displayed as their associated maintenance alerts in the
scratchpad)
• Update (Engine Serial Number source) on Cruise report - R02
• Update Flight CMC report - R22/R24
• Update VMS Report#26 (see above)
• New Engine Take-Off configuration report - R05 (T/O configuration counters
for each engine (ENG1 and ENG2) associated to an Engine serial number)
• New Last Leg Report - R27 contains AVS LAT LEG REPORT page with all
AVS failure message during the last leg.
o Menu A/C PARAM INIT: Remove ESN initialization page: no need to initialize
Engine Serial Number (ESN source from EEC for all ACMS report).
o Installed by modification No. 07975 or Service Bulletin:
- No. ATR72-31-1129 entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics
Suite - Install DMU software P/N L04451-1007 and FDAU software
P/N L04450-1003”
or
- No. ATR72-31-1137 entitled: “Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics
Suite - Install DMU software P/N L04451-1007 and FDAU software
P/N L04450-1004".
NOTE 1: After embodiment of modification No. 07975 or associated Service
Bulletins, DMU and FDAU software post MOD are not
interchangeable with previous FDAU and DMU software, the
interchangeability code is 300. Due to Aircraft Flight Manual update in
the frame of APM V2.0 upgrade (see § 3.B.(4)).
(3) DMU interchangeability reminder:
The DMU software version P/N L04451-1003 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N L04451-1002.
The DMU software version P/N L04451-1004 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N L04451-1003.
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The DMU software version P/N L04451-1005 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N L04451-1004.
The DMU software version P/N L04451-1006 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N L04451-1005.
The DMU software version P/N L04451-1007 is not interchangeable with previous
P/N L04451-1006, it requires simultaneous embodiment of FDAU P/N L04450-1003.
The interchangeability code is 300.
(4) FDAU configurations:
P/N L04450-1000 is the FDAU basic configuration (with the basic FDR frame).
P/N L04450-1001 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04450-1000
+
o Adjustment of IAS threshold for APM Algorithm improvement.
o Update FDR frame for acquisition of new NAS STD2 parameters linked to
RNP-AR, LPV, VNAV, ADS-B out functions.
o Update FDR frame to increase the recording rate of the Vertical Acceleration
parameter.
o Installed by modification No. 07205 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1093
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1004 and FDAU software P/N L04450-1001".
P/N L04450-1002 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04450-1001
+
o Update FDR frame for acquisition of
• New Avionics Suite (NAS) Standard 3 (basic to full options).
• Clearvision option.
• VMS, Propeller vibration amplitude (IPS) option.
o Fix items identified with help of operator's feedback.
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• Toggling mechanism for the recording function.
• LH Side Window discrete acquisition from MFC1B.
o Installed by modification No. 07586 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1108
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1006 and FDAU software P/N L04450-1002".
P/N L04450-1003 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04450-1002
+
o Update FDR frame for recording capacity of:
• New parameter to improve incident analysis.
• New Avionics Suite (NAS) Standard 4.
• Future evolution of MFC.
o Update broadcast - add parameter provision for maintenance and future
function.
o Upgrade with APMV2.0 algorithm:
The goals of APM V2 algorithm upgrades are:
• To improve APM crew confidence and understanding:
By removal of “unnecessary” alarms
By monitoring IAS speed margin versus minimum icing speed.
• To improve crew awareness of performance degradation whatever the outside
conditions. Monitoring conditions: Total temperature is below or equal to
+10°C.
o Installed by modification No. 07975 or Service Bulletin:
- No. ATR72-31-1129 entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics
Suite - Install DMU software P/N L04451-1007 and FDAU software
P/N L04450-1003”
or
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- No. ATR72-31-1137 entitled: “Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics
Suite - Install DMU software P/N L04451-1007 and FDAU software
P/N L04450-1004".
P/N L04450-1004 that allows following functions:
o Same functions as P/N L04450-1003
+
o Update FDR frame
• To reach compliance with the EUROCAE ED-112A “MOPS for Crash
Protected Airborne Recorder Systems” required by AIROPS.
• To provide provision for recording of HLN (High Latitude Navigation)
parameters.
• To provide provisions for recording of ROAAS parameters.
• Fulfil in-service need in term of recorded parameter.
o Installed by modification No. 10470 or Service Bulletin No. ATR72-31-1137
entitled: "Indicating/Recording systems - New Avionics Suite - Install DMU
software P/N L04451-1007 and FDAU software P/N L04450-1004".
(5) FDAU interchangeability reminder:
The FDAU software version P/N L04450-1001 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N L04450-1000.
The FDAU software version P/N L04450-1002 is interchangeable ONE WAY with
previous P/N L04450-1001.
The FDAU software version P/N L04450-1003 is not interchangeable with previous
P/N L04450-1002. Embodiment on the aircraft requires AFM (Aircraft Flight Manual)
update for APMV2.0 algorithm. The interchangeability code is 300.
The FDAU software P/N L04450-1004 is not interchangeable with previous
P/N L04450-1003. Due to update of DFDR/QAR decoding law and Maintenance
procedure on Mandatory parameter. The interchangeability code is 300.
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(6) FDAU and DMU software upload:
Due to interchangeability code 300 after embodiment of latest FDAU software
modification (modification No. 07975 and/or No. 10470 or associated Service
Bulletins), MPC ED36 new spare units or units returned from repair shops may
require to be uploaded in accordance with Aircraft MIPD FDAU/DMU software
configuration.
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