FOLLOW ON FLIGHT CHECK

Scandinavian Avionics Design

Date: 27.01.2022 Document ID: 3000035-FF Issue: 2
Type: Leonardo AW139 Series System: RDR-7000 Weather Radar
S/N: installation

FOLLOW ON FLIGHT CHECK

FOR A

RDR-7000 WEATHER RADAR

INSTALLATION

IN A

LEONARDO S.p.A. HELICOPTERS

MODEL AW139 Series

Aircraft

Aircraft Type:

Aircraft Registration/Tail Number:

Aircraft Serial Number:

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 FOLLOW ON FLIGHT CHECK
Scandinavian Avionics Design
Date: 27.01.2022 Document ID: 3000035-FF Issue: 2
Type: Leonardo AW139 Series System: RDR-7000 Weather Radar
S/N: installation

List of Revisions
Doc.
Description
Issue

1 Document created.

Updated GMAP / GMAP 1 mode nomenclature and references to

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RFMS.

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 FOLLOW ON FLIGHT CHECK
Scandinavian Avionics Design
Date: 27.01.2022 Document ID: 3000035-FF Issue: 2
Type: Leonardo AW139 Series System: RDR-7000 Weather Radar
S/N: installation

A. GENERAL

This document provides the instruction for the Flight Check procedure for follow-on
installation of this STC.

B. INTRODUCTION

B.1) Purpose of Flight Check

The purpose of this flight check is to verify the correct function of RDR-7000 Weather
Radar installation. The functions have all been initially verified and approved on the
prototype installation but are to be verified on each follow-on installation to make sure
that system works as required.

B.2) Reference Documents

Documents to be used as reference include:

 Weighing Report for the Aircraft

 RFMS 3000035-AM A or 3000035-AM B (as applicable) for RDR-7000
 Flight Manual including all supplements

C. REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT AND CALIBRATIONS

None.

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D. PREPARATIONS AND PROCEDURES

The following check program shall be completed to verify the correct functioning of the
newly installed system.

NOTE: The initial installation on the prototype aircraft has shown satisfactory
handling and operating quality of this installation.

D.1) Aircraft Limitations and Operation

The aircraft shall be operated within the limitations identified in the AFM/POH (as
applicable.

For system limitations see the applicable Flight Manual Supplement.

Follow the requirements for Maintenance Check Flights as found applicable by the
competent authority (or equivalent authority) of the operator.

D.2) Ground Test Review

Check that ground test (3000035-GP) and part 1/2 of the EMI test (3000035-EM) were
fully and satisfactory completed, and that a properly certified engineer signed off those
tests.

Ground test report 3000035-GP

EMI test report (part 1/2) 3000035-EM

Check for all Tests passed PASS / FAIL

D.3) Release to Service

Check that aircraft is released to service before conducting the flight check.

Checked PASS / FAIL

E. PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE
Prepare the aircraft for flight i.a.w. the applicable sections of the AFM, AMM and their
Supplements.

PERFORMED PASS / FAIL

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F. PREFLIGHT TEST – BEFORE TAKE OFF

Perform the pre-flight test as described in RFMS.

PERFORMED PASS / FAIL

G. FLIGHT CHECK
These checks are conducted to show proper operation of the Weather Radar system
under flight conditions. This flight is intended to be flown at altitudes and airspeeds that
comply with normal safe operating procedures.

NOTES: 1. For best result, read and be familiar

with the complete check procedure
prior to starting the check program.
2. Sequence of the checks may be altered
to fit safety, traffic, weather conditions
or economic needs as long as the
required functions are checked.
3. It may be convenient to fly the checks
in more than one flight.

a) Create flight plan that covers required areas, waypoints, intersections as required
for the flight check.

Performed PASS / FAIL

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G.1) Ground Mapping GMAP / GMAP 1

NOTE: Selection for this mode may be labelled GMAP or GMAP 1, depending on
the installed controller

Purpose: Verify the ground mapping function of the radar in Volumetric Buffer Mode.

1. Test Setup:

a. RADAR CONTROLLER: GMAP / GMAP 1

i. Establish straight and level flight.

ii. Locate a large radar identifiable target on the display.
NOTE: Examples of large radar identifiable objects: Mountains, lakes, rivers,
coastlines, etc.

2. Test Procedures:

a. Altitude: As required to see a landmark at approximately 20NM on the radar

b. RADAR CONTROLLER: GMAP / GMAP 1

i. Fly within approximately 20NM of a large easily identifiable landmark.

ii. Compare the form of these objects on the indicator with their actual shape
as visually observed from the cockpit. EGPWS terrain data can be displayed
on another flight deck display as a supplemental visual indication.

iii. Ground map return matches what can be visually seen from the flight deck.

3. Recovery:

a. Establish straight and level flight.

b. Resume on planned flight path

PASS/FAIL Criteria:

Ground map return matches what can be visually seen from the flight deck.

PERFORMED PASS / FAIL

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G.2) Ground Mode (GMAP / GMAP 1) - Bearing Accuracy

NOTE: Selection for this mode may be labelled GMAP or GMAP 1, depending on
the installed controller

Purpose: Verification of the maximum error in display bearing to a radar target.

1. Test Setup:

a. RADAR CONTROLER: GMAP / GMAP 1

b. When flying toward a radar Identifiable target, select a course from a reference
point to the target.
i. Ensure that the target is between 20 NM and 10 NM away
ii. Examples of large radar identifiable objects:
mountains, lakes, rivers, coastlines, etc.
iii. Set RANGE as needed such that the target is displayed clearly on the
screen.

2. Test Procedure:

a. RADAR CONTROLLER: GMAP / GMAP 1

b. Radar Target Selected and near 12 o'clock position

i. Ground speed ……………..30-50 KCAS

c. Alter HDG 10° LEFT

d. Wait 10 seconds, observe and note bearing to target

e. Repeat c-d until 50° off original HDG

f. Repeat to the RIGHT to return to the original heading.

3. Test Recovery:

a. Resume navigation as required.

PASS/FAIL Criteria:

Verify bearing error does not exceed 5° within 40° of original heading and 10° when
greater than 40° off original heading.

PERFORMED PASS / FAIL

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G.3) Weather Observation

Purpose: Verification of radar returns real weather.

1. Test Setup:

a. RADAR CONTROLLER: WX-A

i. MFD-select map, select weather overlay
ii. PFD-select weather overlay

b. Fly within approximately 40NM to 20NM of an easily identifiable weather cell

that would potentially display one or more of the following features:

i. Separate weather cells may have to be found to evaluate all features of

radar.
1) Black, green, yellow, and red radar returns.
2) Hail.
3) Lightning.
4) Turbulence.
5) REACT.
ii. Cruise at a safe altitude and speed. PIC discretion.
iii. Auto Pilot: As required.

2. Test Procedure:

a. Compare the presentation of weather returns against an acceptable weather

forecast or real time weather source.

NOTE: In WX-A mode both On-Path and Off-Path weather are shown. Check
the Off-Path weather returns are shown with black stripes through them.

b. Compare the weather cells present on the Weather source against the actual
shape as visually observed from the cockpit.

c. Evaluate the observed weather cells.

i. NOTE: Weather cells will be depicted in 3 colors: green, yellow, and red
increasing in intensity respectively

1) Observe the weather ahead by looking outside.

2) Compare the weather visually observed against the returns shown on
the Weather Radar Display page.
3) Verify the intensity of the weather cells is accurately depicted by the
returns shown on the Weather Radar Display. I.e. a massive CB cloud
appears yellow to red and NOT green.

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4) Identify visually any weather cells that are presented as returns on the
Weather Radar display but is not indicated on the weather information
source.
5) Identify weather cells that are forecasted or depicted by the weather
information source but is NOT indicated by returns on the Weather
Radar Display.
6) Verify the radar is displaying prominent targets throughout the distance
and angular range of the display. Verify at least 300NM range is
displayed on the screen.

NOTE: Due to the limited altitude capability of the AW-139, and 12-
inch antenna size it will not be able to display weather to the full 300
NM

7) Verify that weather and turbulence ahead of the aircraft is indicated on

EFIS by an Amber “TGT” annunciation.

i. RADAR CONTROLLER: STBY

1 ) Observe no radar data displayed on the screen .

NOTE: Initial WX mode is not relevant.

3. Recovery:

a. Clean up Aircraft Configuration to cruise on intended flight path.

b. Resume on navigational course.

PERFORMED PASS / FAIL

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Date: 27.01.2022 Document ID: 3000035-FF Issue: 2
Type: Leonardo AW139 Series System: RDR-7000 Weather Radar
S/N: installation

Flight test completed (Mark as applicable)

SUCCESSFUL

NOT SUCCESSFUL
Remarks:

Test performed:

Date: Aircraft Reg.:

Take off Time: Airport:

Landing Time: Airport:

Pilot: _________________ Signature: ____________________

(Name in capitals)

Co-Pilot: _________________ Signature: ____________________

(Name in capitals)

FTE: _________________ Signature: ____________________

(Name in capitals)

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