aw119 mk ii r0

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Washington, D.C.

Flight Standardization Board (FSB) Report

Revision: ORIGINAL Date: 08/12/2013

AgustaWestland S.p.A. AW119MKII

G1000H

Donald H. Wood Jr. (Chip) Chair, Flight Standardization Board

Federal Aviation Administration

Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group 2601 Meacham Blvd.

Fort Worth, Texas 76137-4298

Telephone: 817-222-5270 FAX: 817-222-5295

Revision Original 08/12/2013 AgustaWestland S.p.A. AW119MKII

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Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group AgustaWestland S.p.A. AW119MKII with

Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics System Installation of the Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Installation

1. Purpose and applicability.

The purpose of this report is to insure complete coverage and documentation of all Flight Standards responsibilities regarding the type design change certification of the AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII with the Garmin G1000H Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Installation with a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible cockpit. The AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII aircraft is type certificated as a Part 27 Normal Category Rotorcraft, Day/Night VFR operation. The Garmin G1000H is limited to Day/Night VFR operations in its present configuration. This system is an avionics suite that combines primary flight instrumentation, navigational information, and a moving map display on dual 7.7 by 11.8 inch color screens. This flight evaluation consisted of the maneuvers required for the original issuance of a Commercial Pilot and Instrument Pilot rating, Rotorcraft-Helicopter. The addition of the Garmin G1000H Avionics Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) does not affect the maneuvering of the aircraft through any of the required Practical Test Standard (PTS) maneuvers. There is no coupling of the aircraft flight controls to navigation sources. Additionally, there are no Flight Director cues provided to the pilot.

2. Pilot Type Rating Requirements.

The AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII Rotorcraft is certificated at a gross weight below 12,500 lbs. and exhibited no unusual characteristics or complexity that requires exceptional skill or knowledge to operate. Therefore an aircraft type rating is not required.




3. Requirements. The Initial AW119MKII course should consist of 30 hours of Ground School, with 6 hours of flight training which will cover the following maneuvers covering the following topics

GENERAL • General Helicopter • Architecture • Component Location

LEADING PARTICULARS • System Description/Specifications

TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS • Overview/Purpose

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS • Overview/Purpose

SYMBOLOGY

• Overview/Purpose




PRE-FLIGHT S/U 22) Approach/ Landing-Dual SAS Failure 1) Flight Manual Review 2) Pre-Flight Inspection 3) Cockpit Familiarization/Start Procedures 4) Power Assurance/ Systems Check

TAKEOFFS

5) Normal 6) Maximum Performance

IN FLIGHT 7) Steep Turns 8) #1 Hyd Fail @ 90 kt /Cruise speed* 9) Both SAS Fail @ 90 kt/ Cruise spd* 10) Un-commanded SAS inputs/ API. 11) Rapid Decelerations INSTRUCTOR: 12)

APPROACHES/LANDINGS

13) Normal 14) Steep/Confined/Pinnacle 15) Running

MALFUNCTIONS/EMERGENCIES

16) #1 Hyd. Failure 17) Simulated EEC Fail/ MEC 18) Manual Cont. of Engine 19) Autorotations

• Hover

• Hovering Forward • Straight In • 90º/ 180º • HOGE (Outside HV)

20) Approach / Landing-Tail Rotor Stuck Right

21) Approach / Landing-Tail Rotor Stuck Left




4. Acceptable Operator Differences. The AW119MKII Recurrent aircraft course with prior AW119 experience should be 8 hours of ground school and 2-3 hours of flight instruction on the topics covered in the initial AW119MKII class. §

5. FSB Specifications for Training. The certificated operator must meet the training requirements of 14 CFR §135.329 and include in its initial and recurrent training program sufficient instruction on the use and applicability of the Garmin G1000H Avionics suite and NVG operations.

6. FSB Specifications for Checking. Flight checks are conducted in accordance with the instruction guidance and requirements contained in the Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards, FAA-S-8081-16, Instrument Rating practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-4E, as supplemented by guidance in FAA Order 8900.1 and 8900.2.

7. FSB Specifications for Currency. Currency shall be maintained in accordance with 14 CFR §§ 61.57, and 135.247, as appropriate.

8. Regulatory Compliance Checklist.

The Compliance Checklist documents applicable 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 135 regulatory requirements to assist the FAA Operations Inspectors in the expedited approval of that aircraft for a proposed operation. This list pertains specifically to a representative production aircraft N516LF

14 CFR

Section Requirement Compliance Remark FSB Finding

§ 91.9 (a) Compliance with Flight Manual, Markings, and Placard Markings

This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 91.9 (b)(1)

Availability of Current Rotorcraft Flight Manual in Aircraft


Satisfactory

§ 91.9(c) Identification of Aircraft in Accordance with FAR 45


Satisfactory




14 Requirement Compliance Remark FSB Finding CFR

Section § 91.203 (a)(b)

Valid Airworthiness Certificate, Flight Permit, Registration Certificate.


Satisfactory

§ 91.205 (b) (1) thru (10)

Powered Civil Aircraft with Standard Category U.S. Airworthiness Certificates: Instrument and Equipment Requirements: General


Satisfactory

§ 91.205 (b) (12), (13),(17)

Day VFR This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

G1000H (EFIS) functioned in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Satisfactory

§ 91.205 (c) Night VFR This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 91.205 (d) IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)



Satisfactory

§ 91.205 (h) Night Vision Goggle Operations


All cockpit instruments are NVG compatible

Satisfactory

§ 91.207 (a)(b)

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)



Satisfactory

§ 91.209 (b) Operate an aircraft equipped with an anti-collision light system.



Satisfactory





Section § 91.213 Inoperative Instruments and

Equipment This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 91.215 (a) ATC Transponder and Altitude Reporting Equipment and Use



Satisfactory

§ 91.215 (b),(c) (d)

Transponder Operation This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 91.221 (a)(b)

Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System Equipment and Use



Satisfactory

§ 91.223 (a) Terrain Awareness and Warning System



Satisfactory

§ 91.503 (a)(2)

Cockpit Checklist This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 91.503 (a)(3) (a)(4)

Aeronautical Charts This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 91.503 (b)(c)

Cockpit Checklist Contents This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory





Section § 91.505 Familiarity with Operating

Limitations and Emergency Equipment



Satisfactory

§ 91.507 Equipment Requirement: Over the Top, or Night VFR Operations



Satisfactory

§ 91.517 Passenger information This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 91.519 Passenger Briefing This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 91.521 Shoulder Harness This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 91.525 Carriage of Cargo This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 91.1115 (a)

Minimum Equipment List This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Pending MMEL will reflect JASC System upon submittal from AguataWestland S.p.A

Satisfactory

§ 135. 21 Manual Requirements This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory





Section § 135.81 (c) Aircraft Equipment Manuals

and Aircraft Flight Manual This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 135.83 (a)(1) & (b)

Cockpit Checklist This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 135.83 (a)(2) & (c)

Emergency Procedures Checklist



Satisfactory

§ 135.83 (a)(3)

Aeronautical Charts This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 135.99 (a) Composition of Flight Crew – AFM Limitations


Satisfactory

§ 135.117 Briefing of Passengers before Flight


Satisfactory

§ 135.123 Emergency and Emergency Evacuation Duties


Satisfactory

§ 135.127 Passenger Information This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory





Section § 135.128 Safety Belts and Child

Restraint Systems This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 135.143 (b)

Approved/Operable Instruments and Equipment


Satisfactory

§ 135.143 (c)

ATC Transponder This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)


Satisfactory

§ 135.149 (a)

Altimeter Adjustable for Barometric Pressure



Satisfactory

§ 135.149 (b)

Heating or Deicing Equipment


Satisfactory

§ 135.157 (a)

Oxygen Equipment Requirements Unpressurized aircraft.


Satisfactory

§ 135.157 (c)

Equipment requirement This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 135.158 (a)

Pitot Heat Indicating Systems Requirement and Operation



Satisfactory





Section § 135.159 (a) - (g)

Equipment Requirements: Carrying Passengers under VFR at Night or under VFR Over The Top Conditions



Satisfactory

§ 135.161 Radio and Navigational Equipment: Aircraft Carrying Passengers Under VFR at Night or under VFR Over The Top



Satisfactory

§ 135.170 Materials for Compartment Interiors


NVG compatible Satisfactory

§ 135.171 (a)

Shoulder Harness Installation at Flight Crewmember Stations


Satisfactory

§ 135.179 (b)

Instruments and Equipment NOT included in MEL


Satisfactory

§ 135.180 (b)

Flight Manual Requirements This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory

§ 135.183 (d)

Helicopter inflation devices This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Not installed Satisfactory

§ 135.185 (a)

Empty Weight and Center of Gravity: Currency Requirement


Satisfactory





Section § 135.185 (b)

Aircraft Original Airworthiness Certificate


Satisfactory

§ 135.363 (f)

AFM Performance Data This aircraft is certified under TCDS (H7EU)

Satisfactory




9. FSB Specifications for Training Devices and Simulators. 14 CFR Part 60 - Flight Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use, outlines specifications for helicopter simulator and Flight Training Devices. During the time of the FSB neither a full motion simulator, nor Flight Training Device existed. The aircraft manufacturer indicated that if an FTD/Simulator was certificated by the National Simulator Program, it could be implemented with the training program in the future.

10. Applications.

The guidelines set forth in the FSB report apply to:

a) Certified Flight Instructors b) Airline Transport Pilots instructing in air transportation service c) Certificated Ground Instructors associated with a training center d) Aviation Safety Inspectors e) Designated Pilot Examiners f) Pilot Proficiency Examiners g) 14 CFR Part 135 Air Carrier Check Airmen and Instructors h) Commercial Certificated Helicopter –Rotorcraft pilots

11. Alternate Means of Compliance.

N/A

12. Regulatory Coordination and Approval. See Section 8.0 Results




PART II (Board Report)

1.0 Background:

On March 1, 2013, Donald H. Wood Jr. (Chip) Operations Inspector, Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group, conducted an operational evaluation in an AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII. (N516LF) was flown both day and night for an evaluation of the aircraft handling qualities as equipped with the Garmin G1000H EFIS and NVG Systems. The AW119MKII is included in the H7EU type certificate data sheet.

The flight display system of the evaluated aircraft was comprised of:

1. #1 GIA Garmin Integrated Avionics Unit GPS/NAV/COM, AWG, and Discrete I/O

2. #2 GIA Garmin Integrated Avionics Unit GPS/NAV/COM, AWG, and Discrete I/O

3. #1 GEA Garmin Engine & Airframe I/O 4. #2 GEA Garmin Engine & Airframe I/O 5. #1 Garmin Signal Conditioner Unit (N1, N2, and NR converter) 6. #2 Garmin Signal Conditioner Unit (N1, N2, and NR converter) 7. GMU 44 Magnetometer 8. GRS 77H Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS) 9. GDC 74H Air Data Computer 10. GPT 59 Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe 11. GTX 330 w/ES (Extended Squitter) Mode S Transponder 12. Cobham Digital Audio Control System 13. L3-COM Electronic Standby Instrument System(ESIS) 14. GTS 800 Traffic Awareness System 15. GDL 69 AH XM Weather System 16. Garmin HTAWS 17. Garmin Synthetic Vision System 18. RA-4500 Radar Altimeter

The flight evaluation consisted of the maneuvers required for the issuance of a Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument rating. The system provides a PFD depicting attitude, altitude, barometric altimeter setting, airspeed, instantaneous vertical speed, magnetic heading and course deviation indicator, and outside air temperature. The MFD can be combined with a moving map, XM satellite weather, and traffic overlays. Additionally, there are numerous optional avionics components available which integrate with the basic G1000H Display System. The Garmin G1000H Avionics Display System does not affect the maneuvering of the aircraft through any of the required Practical Test Standard maneuvers. There is no coupling of the aircraft flight controls to navigation sources. Additionally, there are no Flight Director cues provided to the pilot.

The following vendor avionics documents are available in the Manufacturers Data section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual:






1. G1000H Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01150-03, Rev. B or later 2. G1000H Pilots Guide 190-01150-02, Rev. B or later 3. GTX 330 w/ES Transponder Pilot Guide 4. GTS 800 Pilot’s Guide

Additionally, these referenced documents are available online from Garmin.

2.0 There are no outstanding Aircraft Evaluation Group issue papers.

All issues were closed prior to the evaluation.

3.0 Type Ratings and Crew Qualification Tests.

With the addition of the Garmin G1000H Avionics Display System, pilots qualifying in an aircraft that have this equipment installed should experience little difficulties in the transition and require minimal training.

Summary and Conclusions: Flight checks are to be conducted in accordance with the instruction, guidance, and requirements contained in Practical Test Standards and supplemented by guidance in FAA Order 8900.1 and/or 8900.2.

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