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LEVEL I - ATA 23 Communications
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A380 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL
LEVEL I - ATA 23 COMMUNICATIONS
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Communications System Introduction (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Voice and Data Communication Systems Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . .4
Cockpit Voice Recording System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
External and Taxiing Aid Camera System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . .24
Communications System Maintenance (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION COURSE - T4 (ALL ENGINES)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM INTRODUCTION (1)

General
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The Communications system has two main parts:

- voice and data communication systems,
- audio and video monitoring systems.

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VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PRESENTATION (1)

General
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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 systems let pilots, attendants,
ground personnel and passengers communicate and interface.
A static discharging system protects the aircraft from static electricity
and lightning strikes effects.

VOICE AND DATA COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PRESENTATION

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Voice communication layout
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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 Integrating Management System (RAIMS) controls
voice communication in the cockpit environment.
The Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS) is dedicated to the
cabin environment and can ensure connection with ground personnel
around the aircraft.


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VOICE COMMUNICATION LAYOUT


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Data communication layout
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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 Aircraft Network Server
Unit-AirFraMeR (ANSU-AFMR), 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
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Here is an overview of all the communication systems installed on the

aircraft.


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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) and a single
antenna. Both subsystems are capable of VOICE and DATA
communication.
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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
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The aircraft has 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 satellite control 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.


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Wireless communications
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The Wireless Airport Communication System (WACS) is an optional

system. If installed, it will transmit and receive data for airline use
when the aircraft is at the airport gate. It is composed of a transceiver
named CTLR-WACS and its dedicated antenna.


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COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS - WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS


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Calls management
Human Machine Interface

The Human Machine Interface (HMI) of the Communications system is
the Radio and audio Management Panel (RMP), part of the Radio and
Audio Integrating Management System (RAIMS).
The RMPs lets the cockpit crew control:
- Audio communications to and from the cockpit and intercommunication.
- Communication means such as radio frequency selection and data mode
selection.
The RAIMS also manages the call indications on the 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.
The RAIMS manages visual and aural indication of calls.

When the ground station initiates a call to the cockpit crew of a
particular aircraft, two solutions are available.
Calls are detected by the AMUs on reception of coded VHF or HF
signals.
The A/C can also be contacted via the SATCOM system.
Cabin crew can also call the cockpit crew. This function comes from
the Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS).
The Cockpit-to-Ground Crew Call System is part of the RAIMS.
Cockpit crew can initiate a call to the ground mechanics and vice
versa.
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Audio management
Cockpit crew uses the RMPs to select the communication means with
the transmission and reception keys dedicated to each communication
system. The 2 AMUs manage all audio signals to and from the cockpit.
In the cockpit, a potentiometer on each side is used for the adjustment
of pilot and 1st officer loudspeakers (two each).
Radio management
The RMPs display the radio frequency for tuning of the HF and VHF
systems. As a back-up, RMPs (1 and 2) are also able to tune the radio
navigation systems if back-up selection becomes necessary.
The crew can use the SATCOM system by dialing telephone numbers
on the RMPs.


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HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE - AUDIO MANAGEMENT ... CALLS MANAGEMENT


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Static discharging system
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During flight, the aircraft becomes charged with static electricity. Random
discharges of this electricity would cause interference in the
communication and navigation systems. The function 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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COCKPIT VOICE RECORDING SYSTEM PRESENTATION (1)

General
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The Cockpit Voice Recording System records in the Cockpit Voice

Recorder (CVR), the conversations and audio communications of the
crew (using cockpit acoustic devices and cockpit area microphone), and
the data link communications with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) center.
This recorded information is used to help in investigations after an A/C
accident or incident.
The CVR can store two hours of audio recording and record the ATC
data link messages during this recording period. When the memory is
full, an overwriting function starts. On ground only, under specific
conditions, erasure of the CVR memories is possible.
The CVR is permanently supplied with 115VAC. It starts the recording
following a specific logic which mainly depends on A/C flight/ground
condition and at least one engine running or not.

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EXTERNAL AND TAXIING AID CAMERA SYSTEM PRESENTATION (1)

General
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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.

EXTERNAL AND TAXIING AID CAMERA SYSTEM

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System and display
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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).
The video images can be shown on the different DUs (after video
selection):
- on the PFDs,
- on the SD.


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System and 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.
External monitoring display (optional)
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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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SYSTEM AND DISPLAY - TAXI MOSAIC DISPLAY & EXTERNAL MONITORING DISPLAY (OPTIONAL)

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COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (1)

Communications safety items
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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.
The HF antenna uses high power when it transmits and can cause injury.
Make sure that nobody is working in a zone of 5 meters radius from HF
antenna when either transceiver is transmitting.
Do not transmit with the HF system during aircraft refueling.
Transmission with the HF system during refueling is dangerous and
forbidden (risk of 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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COMMUNICATIONS SAFETY ITEMS

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