A380-LEVEL I - ATA 23 Communications

A380
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

MAINTENANCE COURSE - T1 & T2 (RR / Metric)
LEVEL I - ATA 23 Communications
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LEVEL I - ATA 23 COMMUNICATIONS
Communications System Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Voice & Data Communication Systems Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Radio & Audio Integrating Management System Presentation . . . . . 22
Cockpit Voice Recording System Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
External & Taxiing Aid Camera System Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Communications System Maintenance (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
TABLE OF CONTENTS Mar 21, 2006
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
General
The Communications system has two main parts:
- communication means,
- and audio and video monitoring systems.
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GENERAL
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Mar 15, 2006
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VOICE & DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PRESENTATION
General
Communication to and from the aircraft may be in voice or data mode,
depending on the communication system used.
The cockpit crew can communicate by using HF and VHF radio
communication systems as well as satellite communication system.
Air-ground communications are available in voice and data mode. Air-air
communications are available in voice mode only.
When the aircraft is at the gate, airlines can use the Wireless Airport
Communication System (WACS) to transfer some specific data (optional
equipment).
Inside the aircraft, on-board communication system let flight crew, ground
crew and passengers communicate to each other.
A static discharging system protects the communications system from
interference caused by static electricity.
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GENERAL
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Voice communication layout
Audio signals from the users are routed to the different systems capable
of voice communications. To communicate outside the aircraft, the
operators can use radio communications such as HF and VHF systems
or the satellite communication (SATCOM) system.
The Flight, Service and Cabin interphone systems are used for the
on-board communications.
The Radio and Audio Integrated Management System (RAIMS) controls
voice communication in the cockpit environment.
The Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS) is dedicated to the
cabin crew with its Cabin interphone system.
The RAIMS is interfaced with the CIDS to allow interphone
communication between cockpit, cabin and ground environments.
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VOICE COMMUNICATION LAYOUT
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Data communication layout
Data is transmitted between the aircraft and ground stations including
Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Airline Operational Control (AOC). This
transmitted data is used for various purposes, which include regulatory
and maintenance requirements.
The Avionics Communication Router (ACR) system is the main router
for data communications. This system routes the messages to the best
communication system that suits the quality of service requirements
defined by the user applications. The communication systems linked to
the ACR are HF, VHF and SATCOM systems.
In the Open World, specific data is routed by the Cabin Router Units
(CRUs), which are part of the Network Server System (NSS). These
routers are linked especially to the optional Wireless Airport
Communication System (WACS). SATCOM system can also be used if
the High Speed Data Unit (HSDU) is installed.
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DATA COMMUNICATION LAYOUT
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Communication systems
Here is an overview of all the communication systems installed on the
aircraft. All those systems have a main component (transceiver) shown
on this picture.
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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Communication systems (continued)
Radio communications
Radio communication systems are HF and VHF systems.
HF
The HF system is composed of 2 HF Data Radio (HFDR) transceivers,
2 HFDR couplers and a single antenna. Both subsystems are capable
of VOICE and DATA communication. Links between transceivers
and between couplers avoid any simultaneous transmission from
HFDR 1 and HFDR 2 transceivers.
VHF
The VHF system is composed of 3 VHF Data Radio (VDR)
transceivers and their 3 dedicated antennas. All three transceivers are
fully interchangeable and capable of VOICE and DATA
communication but only VDR 3 transceiver is connected to the data
sources.
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
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Satellite communications
The aircraft is equipped with a SATellite COMmunication (SATCOM)
system. It provides the capability for all aeronautical satellite
communication requirements external to the aircraft, including data
and telephone services.
The SATCOM system is composed of two subsystems:
- The avionics subsystem, which converts voice/data signals into
L-band radio frequencies (and vice-versa),
- The antenna subsystem, which sends and receives L-band radio
frequencies.
The Satellite Data Unit (SDU) supplies all primary services necessary
to provide air/ground communications through satellites (connection
protocols and signal conversion).
The Diplexer/Low Noise Amplifier (D/LNA) segregates transmitted
and received signals and amplifies the received signal.
The Beam Steering Unit (BSU) controls the pointing of the airborne
antenna.
The optional High Speed Data Unit (HSDU) can be installed to allow
data intercommunication to and from the Open World.
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
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On-board communications
The flight interphone system is hosted in the AMUs. It allows
intercommunication between the cockpit crew stations and also the
ground crew at the nose landing gear.
The service and cabin interphone systems have a link with the AMUs
to allow cockpit, service, and cabin crew intercommunication.
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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - ON-BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
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Wireless communications
The Wireless Airport Communication System (WACS) is an optional
system. If installed, it will transmit data for airline use when the
aircraft is at the airport gate. It is composed of a transceiver named
Terminal Wireless LAN Unit (TWLU) and its dedicated antenna.
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Static discharging system
During flight, the aircraft becomes charged with static electricity. Random
discharges of this electricity would cause interference in the
communication and navigation systems. The purpose of the static
dischargers is to decrease the effect of interferences in the communication
and navigation systems.
Two types of static discharger are installed:
- One with a straight mounting, at the trailing edges.
- One installed with a 30-degree angle, at the tips.
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STATIC DISCHARGING SYSTEM
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RADIO & AUDIO INTEGRATING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PRESENTATION
System architecture
The Radio and Audio Integrating Management System (RAIMS) lets the
cockpit crew control:
- Audio communications to and from the cockpit.
- Communication means such as radio frequency selection and data mode
selection.
The RAIMS also manages the call indications on the Radio and audio
Management Panels (RMPs).
The main components of the RAIMS are:
- 2 Audio Management Units (AMUs) for audio signals management.
- 3 RMPs, which act as the Human Machine Interface (HMI) for radio
and audio management.
The three RMPs are identical and interchangeable. There are bi-directional
dialog busses between the 3 RMPs: this makes possible the updating of
RMPs information.
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PRESENTATION
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SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
PRESENTATION
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Audio management
The 2 AMUs are the main parts of the audio management in the
Communications System. They manage all audio signals to and from the
cockpit, especially between the cockpit and the communication means.
Cockpit crew uses the RMPs to select the communication means with
the transmission and reception keys dedicated to each communication
system.
In the cockpit, a potentiometer on each side is used for the adjustment of
pilot and 1
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officer loudspeakers (two each).
Radio Navigation and Flight Warning Systems are linked to the AMUs
to broadcast indicating and warning messages through the loudspeakers.
These messages include a/c altitude, ground station identification, aural
warnings ...
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AUDIO MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION
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Radio management
The RMPs are used in the radio management functions.
They display the radio frequency for tuning of the HF and VHF systems.
As a back-up, RMPs are also able to tune the radio navigation systems
if manual selection becomes necessary.
The crew can use the SATCOM telephone facilities by dialing assigned
telephone numbers on the RMPs.
The DATA mode control is done through the RMPs (VHF, HF and
SATCOM).
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RADIO MANAGEMENT
PRESENTATION
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Calls management
The RAIMS manages visual and aural indication of calls.
Aircraft call
SELCAL calls are detected by the AMUs on reception of coded VHF
or HF signals. Coded signals are compared to a SELCAL code specific
to the aircraft. This code is selected through the Onboard Maintenance
System.
When the ground personnel initiates a call to the cockpit crew of a
particular aircraft using satellite communication, the SATCOM system
sends the information to both AMUs and RMPs.
When a call is detected on radio or satellite communication means,
the amber "CALL" light flashes on the transmission key corresponding
to the communication means it comes from. An aural warning is also
heard on loudspeakers and boomsets.
Cabin crew call
Cabin crew can also call the cockpit crew. This function comes from
the Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS). When the call
is initiated, the amber "ATT" light flashes on the CAB transmission
key. An aural warning is also heard on loudspeakers and boomsets.
Ground crew call
The Cockpit-to-Ground Crew Call System is part of the RAIMS.
Cockpit crew can initiate a call to the ground mechanics by pressing
the MECH P/BSW on the CALLS panel. This action activates the
horn at the NLG area and a blue light on the service panel.
The ground mechanics can also call the cockpit using the COCKPIT
CALL P/BSW on the service panel. The amber "MECH" light on the
INT transmission key will flash and an aural warning will sound on
loudspeakers and boomsets.
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CALLS MANAGEMENT - AIRCRAFT CALL ... GROUND CREW CALL
PRESENTATION
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COCKPIT VOICE RECORDING SYSTEM PRESENTATION
General
The Cockpit Voice Recording System records in the Cockpit Voice
Recorder (CVR), the conversations and audio communications of the
crew, and the data link communications from the Air Traffic Control
(ATC). This recorded information is used to help in investigations after
an A/C accident or incident.
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COCKPIT VOICE RECORDING SYSTEM PRESENTATION
Principle
The Cockpit Voice Recording System is mainly composed of:
- a CVR, which memory can store two hours of audio recording and
record the data link messages during this recording period.
- a CVR control unit, which is used for the manual control and monitoring
of the CVR.
- a cockpit area microphone, which picks up and transmits to the CVR
direct conversations between crew members, aural warnings in the cockpit
and all other ambient noises from the cockpit.
Recording
The CVR records:
- 3 audio channels from the Audio Management Unit (AMU) 1
integrated in the Radio Audio Interface Management System (RAIMS)
(one for each cockpit station).
- 1 audio channel from the cockpit area microphone, which is amplified
by the CVR control unit.
- All necessary data link communication messages directly from the
ATC applications.
Power supply
The CVR is permanently supplied with 115VAC.
It initiates the recording upon reception of ground discrete via the
logic relay wiring.
It mainly depends on A/C flight/ground condition and whether the
engine is running or not.
On ground, pressing the ReCorDeR GrouND ConTroL P/BSW can
manually set the CVR in recording configuration. This manual mode
allows pre-flight checklist recording and maintenance/test operations.
CVR Control Unit
The CVR control unit is installed on the overhead panel. It is used for
the testing of the CVR and the listening of recorded audio signals.
The recorder memory can store two hours of audio recording. When
the memory is full, an overwriting function starts.
On ground only, under specific conditions, erasure of the CVR
memories is possible.
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PRINCIPLE - RECORDING ... CVR CONTROL UNIT
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EXTERNAL & TAXIING AID CAMERA SYSTEM PRESENTATION
General
The External and Taxiing Aid Camera System (ETACS) lets the crew
visually monitor the A/C by using cameras.
During taxiing, the crew visually monitors the position of the L/G wheels
on the taxiway.
If the optional nose camera is installed, the crew can visually monitor
before push back, the engine intakes area as well as loading and service
areas to confirm clearance.
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System
The Camera Interface Unit (CIU) is used to manage the cameras. It
receives the video images from each camera, puts them in the mosaic
format and adds inserts on these mosaic images. Then, the CIU sends the
images to the Display Units (DUs) (PFDs and SD) selected by the pilots
on the EFIS and ECAM control panels. These images are sent through
the Concentrator and Multiplexer for Video (CMV).
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SYSTEM
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Display
The video images can be shown on the different DUs (after video
selection):
- on the PFDs,
- on the SD.
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DISPLAY
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Display (continued)
Taxi mosaic display
The taxiing aid images from the belly and vertical stabilizer cameras
can be shown on the PFDs and SD in the mosaic format:
- on the upper 1/3 display area of the selected DU, square inserts help
the pilot to see if the A/C NLG stays on the line of circulation,
- on the lower 2/3 display area of the selected DU, the image shows
a general outside FWD view of the A/C, particularly the distance of
the Wing Landing Gear (WLG) from the edge of the taxiway.
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DISPLAY - TAXI MOSAIC DISPLAY
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Display (continued)
External monitoring display (optional)
On the SD, crew can choose between taxi mosaic (identical to the
PFD) and external monitoring function, which displays the Nose TAC
image.
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DISPLAY - EXTERNAL MONITORING DISPLAY (OPTIONAL)
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (1)
Communications safety items
When you work on the communications system, make sure that you obey
all the AMM safety precautions. This will prevent injury to persons and/or
damage to the aircraft. Here is an overview of main safety precautions
relative to the communications system.
Make sure that all persons stay away from the base of the HF antenna
(in a zone of 5 meters radius) when it is energized. The antenna uses high
power when it transmits and can cause injury to persons.
Do not transmit with the HF system during aircraft refueling.
Transmission with the HF system during refueling can cause injury and/or
start a fire.
When the mechanic call horn operates, the sound level is more than 110
dB. Continuous exposure to noise at this level can harm your hearing.
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AIRBUS S.A.S.
31707 BLAGNAC cedex, FRANCE
STM
REFERENCE L0Y06082
MARCH 2006
PRINTED IN FRANCE
AIRBUS S.A.S. 2006
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
AN EADS JOINT COMPANY
WITH BAE SYSTEMS

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