AW139 - RFM - 4D Supplement 42

Document N° Radar RDR Series

139G0290X002 and TAS KTA 970

SUPPLEMENT 42
RADAR TELEPHONICS RDR SERIES
AND TAS KTA 970
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION S42-1
RADAR TELEPHONICS RDR SERIES S42-1
TRAFFIC ADVISORY SYSTEM KTA 970 S42-2
SECTION 1 - LIMITATIONS S42-5
TYPE OF OPERATION S42-5
WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS S42-5
RADAR RDR SERIES LIMITATIONS S42-5
TCAS KTA 970 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS S42-5
SECTION 2 – NORMAL PROCEDURES S42-6
EXTERNAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECK S42-6
PRE-START CHECKS S42-6
SYSTEM CHECKS S42-6
IN FLIGHT PROCEDURES S42-7
PRE-LANDING CHECKS S42-8
APPROACH AND LANDING S42-8
POST LANDING AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES S42-8
TCAS MESSAGES ON PFD AND MFD S42-9
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION
PROCEDURES S42-11
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES S42-11
DOUBLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE S42-11
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES S42-11
WEATHER RADAR TRANSMITTING ON GROUND S42-11
PFD AND MFD DISPLAY MESSAGES S42-12
TCAS SYSTEM FAILURE S42-12
SECTION 4 - PERFORMANCE S42-12

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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Figure 1 Nose External Configuration S42-2
Figure 2 Nose Internal Configuration S42-3
Figure 3 Radar Telephonics RDR Series Control Panel S42-3

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GENERAL INFORMATION
This Supplement gives details of the radar Telephonics RDR-1500B+
P/N 4G3441F00311 (and RDR-1700A P/N 4G3441F00511) and TAS
KTA 970. The two kits are reported in one Supplement because the
upper antenna of the TAS system and the radar antenna are installed,
together within a dedicated nose configuration P/N 3G5240A00117.

RADAR TELEPHONICS RDR SERIES

The Telephonics RDR-1500B+ (and RDR-1700A) Surveillance and
Weather radar provides a multi-mode radar capability for maritime
missions. The RDR-1500B+ (and RDR-1700A) provides three primary
modes of operation:

• Sea surface search and terrain mapping

• Weather avoidance

• Beacon detection (I band transponders only - beacon type

SST-181E) and navigation mode.
The information may be displayed on the (central) 5th display by
pressing the appropriate button on the 5th display and/or the Mission
Console Display, if installed. If the VMU kit P/N 4G9310F00611 is
installed, the information may be presented on the MFD.
The weather radar system comprises of a flat plate antenna and drive
unit, a receiver/transmitter unit, an interface unit and a radar controller
mounted in the interseat console.
The radar controller panel (See Figure 3) allows the selection of all
radar modes, radar controls and non-radar modes such as navigation
overlays modes and target marker mode. The control panel also con-
tains a joystick for controlling the cursor for target marker and tracker
functions.
The RDR-1700A is an updated version of the RDR-1500B+.
For full information on the use of the radar Telephonic RDR-1500B+
(or RDR-1700A) refer to appropriate Telephonic RDR Pilots Guide Lat-
est Issue.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY SYSTEM KTA 970

The KTA 970 is an onboard Traffic Collision Advisory System (TCAS I)
which monitors a radius of nominal 18 NM around the helicopter. By
interrogating any intruding aircraft transponder, it determines if a
potential conflict with other aircraft exists.
This is done by computing the relative range, altitude, bearing and clo-
sure rate of other transponder-equipped aircraft with respect to the
helicopter.
KTA 970 system warns the flight crew with an aural and visual Traffic
Advisory whenever the system detects another transponder equipped
aircraft and predicts the intruder to be a threat.

Figure 1 Nose External Configuration

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TCAS Antenna

Radar Antenna Unit

ICN-39-A-155042-A-00003-00509-A-01-1

Figure 2 Nose Internal Configuration

ICN-39-A-155042-A-00003-00510-A-01-1

Figure 3 Radar Telephonics RDR Series Control Panel

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SECTION 1 - LIMITATIONS

TYPE OF OPERATION
The KTA 970 is approved for VFR and IFR operation as an aid to visu-
ally acquiring traffic.

WEIGHT AND CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS

After installation of the Telephonic RDR radar kit and TAS KTA 970,
the new empty weight and center of gravity position must be deter-
mined.

RADAR RDR SERIES LIMITATIONS

— The radar must not be used for navigation or terrain avoidance.

TCAS KTA 970 SYSTEM LIMITATIONS

— The pilot must manoeuvre the helicopter based only on ATC guid-
ance or positive visual acquisition of the conflicting traffic.

— Intruder Traffic within ±45° of the aft direction and above the heli-
copter altitude may not be visualized on the TCAS display.

— At distances greater than 5 nautical miles double images of actual

intruders may occasionally be seen for a few seconds.

— When the undercarriage is extended the TCAS lower antenna

operates in omnidirectional mode. Therefore, when the intruder
aircraft is below the helicopter, bearing information is not available.

— The TCAS may not be reliable during Primus HF 1050 radio (Sup-
plement 8) or V/UHF FLEXCOM II radio (Supplement 16) trans-
missions.

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SECTION 2 – NORMAL PROCEDURES

EXTERNAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECK

1. TCAS Antenna (Lower) — Condition.

PRE-START CHECKS

1. Weather Radar — OFF or SBY.

Note
The weather radar does not transmit when the helicopter
is on the ground due to WOW safety interlock.

SYSTEM CHECKS

1. MCDU — Select RADIO page. Check

TCAS/XPDR set to TA.

2. MFD page — Select MAP page and activate

Traffic visualization.

3. MCDU — Press MENU key

Press TEST key.
Press XPDR/TCAS key.

4. MFD (MAP) page — Verify TCAS TEST amber

annunciation inside TCAS
status box.
Traffic test page presented.
At the end of test sequence
confirm aural message “TCAS
SYSTEM TEST OK” is heard.
Verify TCAS OFF white annun-
ciation inside TCAS status box.

5. MFD page — Select as required.

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AFTER TAKE-OFF

1. MFD PWR PLANT page — Check all parameters within

normal operating limitations
and confirm no engine match-
ing abnormalities.

2. MCDU — TCAS/XPDR as required.

Note
If MFD is not set in MAP page (eg. PWR PLANT) and
TCAS is ON, as soon as a traffic alert is generated from
the system, the cursor is prompted on MAP soft key.
Pressing the ENTER key on CCD control panel, the MAP
page is displayed on MFD with traffic information. More-
over a TRAFFIC message is displayed on the PFD on the
left side of the ADI and the aural warning TRAFFIC
TRAFFIC is generated.

Note
Use of the TCAS self test function in flight will inhibit nor-
mal TCAS operation for up to 8 seconds

IN FLIGHT PROCEDURES

CAUTION

Do not attempt manoeuvres based only on traffic infor-

mation shown by TCAS. Information on the display is
provided as an aid in visually acquiring traffic, it is not a
replacement for ATC instructions and See & Avoid tech-
niques.

Note
For complete radar functionality, refer to the Telephonics
RDR-1500B+ (or RDR-1700A) Weather Radar Pilot’s
Guide latest issue.

1. Radar — As required.

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PRE-LANDING CHECKS

1. Radar — OFF or SBY.

APPROACH AND LANDING

1. MFD PWR PLANT page — Check all parameters within

normal operating limitations
and confirm no engine match-
ing abnormalities.

POST LANDING AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES

PRE-SHUTDOWN CHECKS

1. MCDU — Check TCAS/XPDR set to

STBY.

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TCAS MESSAGES ON PFD AND MFD

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Aural Warning ‘TRAFFIC - TRAFFIC’

+
Flashing or steady
TRAFFIC
on PFD attitude indicator

TRAFFIC ALARM

The crew should attempt to gain visual contact

with the intruder and be prepared to manoeuvre
upon visual acquisition

Note
The TCAS aural warning has the lowest audio priority
over the other aural cautions and warnings available on
the helicopter.

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TCAS OFF On MFD MAP page TCAS window

+
TCAS OFF On PFD attitude indicator

TCAS system OFF

ICN-39-A-155025-A-00003-00853-A-01-1

TCAS TEST On PFD attitude indicator

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TCAS TEST On MFD MAP page TCAS window

TCAS system functional test

Note
Use of the TCAS self test function in flight will inhibit nor-
mal TCAS operation for up to 8 seconds.

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SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION

PROCEDURES

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

DOUBLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE

The following assumes the Double DC generator Failure procedures,
presented in Section 3 of the Basic Manual, have been followed and a
double DC generator failure is confirmed.

CAUTION

Ensure that the radar Telephonics RDR Radar system is

switched OFF.

MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES

WEATHER RADAR TRANSMITTING ON GROUND

1-2 WOW FAIL

On ground, if radar is switched ON

and WOW microswitches fail
radar will transmit

- Confirm radar switched OFF

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PFD AND MFD DISPLAY MESSAGES

TCAS SYSTEM FAILURE

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TCAS FAIL On PFD attitude indicator

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TCAS FAIL On MFD MAP page TCAS window

TCAS system failure

Traffic information and

Traffic Alarm not available

SECTION 4 - PERFORMANCE
No Change.

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