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General Description
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Table of Contents
The Development of the EC135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CPDS Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

General Description of the EC135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 CAUTION / FUEL -- Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Maintenance Concept . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 First Limit Page (FLI) P1/T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Documentation of the EC135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 First Limit Page (FLI) P2/T2 and P2+/T2+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Illustrated Parts Catalog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Electrical and Vehicle Parameters (ELEC/VEH) . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Detailed Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 VNE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Cockpit Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SYSTEM STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Instrument Panel with CDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Inflight Engine Power Check Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Triple Rotor RPM Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 EPC Fail Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Torque Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CAUTION/FUEL FAIL Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Dual TOT Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 CAUTION/BACKUP Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Dual nn1 Indicator T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 FLIGHT REPORT Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Dual n1 Indicator P1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 CPDS Switch Over Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Oil Temperature and Pressure Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Normal Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Cockpit Display System (CDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Derivative Mode with one VEMD Line off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
CDS Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Derivative Mode with CAD off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
CDS Caution Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Backup Mode with CAD and one VEMD Lane off . . . . . . . . . 104
CDS Advisory Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Backup Mode with both VEMD Lines off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
DISPLAY SELECT Switch / SCROLL Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Maintenance Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Engine Parameter Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Flight Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Torque Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Electrical Parameter Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Overlimit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Outside Air Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Inflight Engine Power Check (Inflight EPC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Mast Moment Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Transfer Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fuel Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Functional Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Instrument Panel with CPDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Data Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Function of the CPDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 A/C CONFIG Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

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CPDS Software Versions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 This training document comprises the following ATA chapters:
H/C Serial Number Changes Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
General Description ATA 06
Warning Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Switch Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 Maintenance Concept ATA 05/12
Overhead Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 Cockpit Arrangement ATA 31
Pitot--Static System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Instrument Panel CPDS ATA 31
Handling of the EC135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Instrument Panel CDS ATA 31
Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cockpit Display System CDS ATA 31
Jacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Shoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Central Panel Display System CPDS ATA 31
Weighing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Warning Unit ATA 31
Towing and Pushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Switch Unit ATA 24/80
Parking and Mooring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Overhead Console ATA 24
Pitot--Static System ATA 34/30
Handling of the EC135 ATA 07/08/09/10

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The Development of the EC135
History Engine Versions

The first Airbus Helicopters (former, EUROCOPTER, former MBB, The following engine versions are existing:
former BÖLKOW) helicopter with glass fiber rotor blades was the
-- EC135 P1
single blade helicopter BO102, a captive trainer, operating for the first equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW 206 B engines.
time in 1957. In 1961 the single seater BO103 followed, the only
helicopter to fly with one rotor blade. -- EC135 P2 / P2+
equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW 206 B2 engines.
In 1962 / 63, a new hingeless rotor system was created and -- EC135 P3
successfully tried on an Alouette II in Marignane, France. equipped with Pratt & Whitney PW 206 B3 engines.
From 1960 to 1964, the high speed helicopter BO46 was designed -- EC135 T1
with the Derschmidt rotor system. equipped with Turbomeca ARRIUS 2B1, 2B1A, 2B1A_1
In 1964 these helicopters were followed by the multi purpose 2 1/2 ton -- EC135 T2 / T2+
twin engine helicopter BO105. equipped with Turbomeca ARRIUS 2B2 engines.
To substitute the BO105 after 20 years in duty, the BO108 was created -- EC135 T3
and flown on Okt. 15th, 1988 for the first time. Consultations with equipped with Turbomeca ARRIUS 2B2 plus engined
potential customers -- operators of Airbus Helicoptersproducts and of Both engine types are in the 450 kW class. The maximum take-off
competing types -- showed that cabin volume should be increased and mass for both original versions is 2720 kg (upgrade to 2835 kg MTOM
visibility improved and that greater emphasis should be put on mission is possible), and 2900 kg with external load.
flexibility (the cabin floor for instance should be flat and unobstructed
to allow easy conversion from passenger transportation to cargo The EC135 P2+, T2+ is certified for a MTOM of 2910 kg (S/N 505 and
operation). In late 1992, the design was modified to provide up). An upgrade up to 2950 kg MTOM (P2e and T2e) is possible.
accommodation for max. six passengers and two crew members. The The EC135 P3, T3 is certified for a MTOM of 2980 kg.
Aerospatiale developed Fenestron® Anti Torque system was adapted,
and the EC135 as it is today took shape.
In the middle of 1996, the certification by the German (LBA) and the
American Airworthiness Authorities (FAA) was completed.

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EC135 Variants
EC135 T3
EC135 P3 TURBOMECA Engine
Pratt&Whitney Engine ARRIUS 2B2+
206 B3
CPDS
CPDS
FCDS
FCDS
Analog
Analog Instruments
Instruments
EC135 P2+ EC135 P2 EC135 P1 EC135 T1 EC135 T2 EC135 T2+

Pratt&Whitney Engine Pratt&Whitney Engine Pratt&Whitney Engine TURBOMECA Engine TURBOMECA Engine TURBOMECA Engine
206 B2 206 B2 206 B ARRIUS 2B1, 2B1A, 2B1A_1 ARRIUS 2B2 ARRIUS 2B2
CPDS CPDS CPDS CPDS CPDS CPDS
CDS CDS
FCDS FCDS FCDS FCDS FCDS FCDS
Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog Analog
Instruments Instruments Instruments Instruments Instruments Instruments
EFIS EFIS
Analog Analog
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Cockpit Versions
Two major cockpit versions are existing:
-- CPDS (Central Panel Display System with multifunction
screens) together with analog flight instruments or as an
option with FCDS (Flight Control Display System).
-- CDS (Cockpit Display System) with analog flight
instruments or EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System)
NOTE CDS Standard cockpit has been replaced by CPDS
cockpit (S/N 169 and up).

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General Description of the EC135
General Tail Rotor System

The EC135 is a light multi purpose twin engine helicopter according to The helicopter is equipped with a Fenestron® tail rotor system. There
certification specification for small rotorcraft CS--27 of the European are 10 blades rotating in a housing integrated in the tail boom.
Aviation Safety Agency EASA. There are seven seats in the basic The Fenestron® is controlled via a “Flexball” type cable, routed from
version, the number can be increased up to eight seats.
the pedals to the input control rod of the Fenestron®.
Engines Tail Boom
The EC135 T is powered by two engines Turbomeca ARRIUS 2B, the
The tail boom can be separated from the fuselage, and consists of tail
EC135 P is powered by two engines Pratt & Whitney PW 206 B. They
boom cone, horizontal stabilizer with end-plates, vertical fin with
are equipped with a digital engine control system. integrated tail rotor, tail rotor gearbox and fairing.
Transmission Nomeclature
The main transmission is a two-stage flat gearbox (produced by
EC = Airbus Helicopters (former Eurocopter)
Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen ZF), which is mounted by an
anti-resonance rotor isolation system (ARIS) on the transmission 1 = Certification civil helicopter, 6 = Certification military helicopter
deck. 3 = 3 ton class take off mass
Main Rotor 5 = Two engines, 0 = One engine
The helicopter is equipped with a four-bladed hingeless and Examples:
bearingless main rotor (BMR). The inboard flexbeam enables
-- EC 120 = civil certification, 2 ton class, one engine
movement of the blades in all axes. Blade pitch angles are controlled
through integrated glass/carbon fibre control cuffs. -- EC 155 = civil certification, 5 ton class, two engines
-- EC 635 = military certification, 3 ton class, two engines
The main rotor control linkage system is of conventional design. The
hydraulic system for the main rotor controls is designed as a duplex Exceptions:
system with tandem pistons (both systems are active). In case of a -- EC 225 = civil cert., 10--19 ton class (11 ton), two engines
failure of one system, the remaining system has sufficient power to
-- EC 725 = military cert. 10--19 ton class (11 ton), two eng.
ensure safe flight operation and a safe landing.

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Dimensions (P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, T2+)
2.65 m
2.00 m 1.56 m
3.20 m
12.16 m
10.20 m
5°
3.35 m 3.51 m
3°
0.66 m
5.87 m
10.20 m
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Fuselage
The primary structure consists mainly of sheet metal design. Cabin
frame, bottom shell, doors, engine cowling, nose access panel and the
entire tail boom are made of composite material.
The cabin is accessible through six doors: two hinged doors for the
crew, two sliding doors for the passengers, and two aft clamshell doors
for the rear compartment.
Fuel System
The fuel system comprises two fuel tanks, a fuel supply system, a
refueling and grounding equipment and a monitoring system. The
main tank and the separated supply tank with overflow to the main tank
are installed under the cabin floor.
Electrical System
The fully redundant electrical 28 V DC system is supplied by two
generators and the battery.
Landing Gear
The EC135 has two cross tubes and two skids. The cross tubes are
constructed to be bent to absorb forces during touch down of the
helicopter.

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Dimensions (P3/T3)
3.00 m
2.00 m 1.56 m
3.20 m
12.26 m
10.40 m
5°
3.35 m 3.51 m
3°
0.66 m
5.87 m
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Cabin Dimensions
1.26 m
1.15 m
0.70 m
1.28 m 0.97 m 1.79 m
1.50 m
0.89 m
2.25 m 0.74 m 1.05 m 1.23 m

4.04 m

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Maintenance Concept
General Intermediate Level

“Maintenance” covers all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance The intermediate level covers repairs on/off helicopter and extended
activities. It also applies to the on condition maintenance. It is based periodical inspections as specified in the AMM. To fulfill these tasks,
on condition monitoring by visual checks/inspections and diagnostic maintenance facility, qualified personel, test equipment and special
features such as chip detectors, filter bypass indicators, boroscope tools are required.
access, failure code indications, built-in tests, warning lights etc.
NOTE The maintenance manual covers all tasks of
Maintenance Levels organizational level and intermediate level.
EC135 maintenance is split into three maintenance levels:
-- Organizational Level (O) Depot Level (D)
-- Intermediate Level (I) Depot level covers major repair or overhaul at the manufacturer or at
-- Depot Level (D) authorized service stations under industrial premises.
More extensive tools/test equipment and specialized personnel are
Organizational Level necessary.
The organizational level covers tasks of the daily servicing,
maintenance checks, inspections for condition, exchange of NOTE Documentation and spares for depot level tasks
components (LRU’s) and quick, simple repairs as specified in the will be delivered to authorized customers only.
aircraft maintenance manual (AMM).
The work generally takes place at the operator’s site. After an “on the NOTE Information about inspections and intervals are to
job training” these checks can be carried out by pilots, mechanics and be found in chapter 10 of this training manual.
operators.

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Maintenance
Scheduled
Unscheduled
On Condition
Daily servicing, maintenance checks,

Organizational
Level (O) inspections for condition, exchange of LRU‘s. acc. to AMM -- Can be carried
out by a mechanic or by the pilot (i.e. main transmission servicing).
Repair on/off the helicopter, extended periodical inspections acc. to AMM --

Intermediate maintenance facility, qualified personnel, test equipment and special tools are
Level (I)
required (i.e. main transmission change).
Manufacturer/authorized customers only
Major repair or overhaul at the manufacturer or at authorized service stations

Depot Level (D)
acc. to special documentation. Tools/test equipment and specialized personnel
are necessary (i.e. main transmission overhaul).

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Documentation of the EC135
General Page Number Blocks

The documentation of the EC135 consists of two main groups: Page number blocks are used for the different sections of the
maintenance manual to logically place the activities in sequence as
-- EC135 helicopter documentation written by Airbus
Helicopters follows: Procedures have either a brief subtopic or a combination of
subtopics i.e. Removal/Installation, Inspection/Test. If subtopics are
-- other manufacturers’ documentations. brief, then they are combined in one topic under Maintenance
Layout Practices. If the subtopics become lengthy so that a combination
would require numerous pages, the topics are broken up into page
The whole documentation library is prepared in general compliance number blocks.
with Air Transport Association Specification ATA iSpec2200. The
customized documentation is available for certain H/C serial numbers -- Pageblock 1--99 System Description
or a group of H/C serial numbers. A part of the documentation library -- Pageblock 101--199 Troubleshooting
is delivered on CD ROM. -- Pageblock 201--299 Maintenance Procedures
-- Pageblock 301--399 Servicing
Revision / Reissue
-- Pageblock 401--499 Removal/Installation
Changes in the helicopter equipment, maintenance practices,
-- Pageblock 501--599 Adjustment/Test
procedures etc. make it necessary to update the manual content. To
ensure that the EC135 manuals continue to show the latest -- Pageblock 601--699 Inspection
information, twice a year the CD ROM is replaced by a reissue. The -- Pageblock 701--799 Cleaning/Painting
preceding issue then becomes obsolete and must be discarded. -- Pageblock 801--899 Repair
ATA Numbering -- Pageblock 901--999 Storage
The numbering system provides a procedure for dividing material into NOTE Element 1, element 2 and the pageblocks are set
chapter, section, subject and page. The number is composed of three by the ATA iSpec2200 schematic. The following
elements, which have two numbers each. The chapter and section elements can be defined by the aircraft
element are established by ATA iSpec2200. Subject and unit element manufacturer as required.
numbers are assigned by AHD.

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ATA Numbering
1. Element 2. Element 3. Element
28 -- 10 -- 00
Chapter Section Subject/Unit

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Mechanic’s Documentation -- Information Notice / Safety Information Notice

The mechanic’s documentation is provided on CD or as a hardcopy: -- Technical Improvement Proposal (TIP)
-- Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM) Pilot’s Documentation
-- Systems Description Section (SDS)
The pilot has four documents available (hardcopy):
-- Master Servicing Manual (MSM)
-- Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
-- Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
-- Flight Manual (FLM), according Helicopter Association
-- Illustrated Parts Catalog including Tools Catalog (IPC)
International, HAI
-- Corrosion and Erosion Control Guide (CECG)
-- Log Book
-- Avionic Manual (AVM)
-- Pilot’s Checklist (PCL)
-- Standard Practices Manual (MTC)
-- Structural Repair Manual (SRM) NOTE The Flight Manual and the Log Book must always
The AMM, SDS and WDM are available in customized versions. The be present in the helicopter.
customer can choose in between the following variants:
Other Manufacturer’s Documentation
-- Serial number documentation system (one S/N only)
-- Fleet documentation system (several S/N) The other manufacturers (engines, avionics and optional equipment)
deliver their own documentation:
-- Global documentation system (all S/N)
-- Engine Maintenance Manual
CD documentation is a global documentation with the possibility to set
the effectivity to the respective aircraft serial number. -- Engine Illustrated Parts Catalog
-- Engine Service Bulletins / Service Letters
Operator’s Technical Control Documentation -- Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM)
The following documents are kept by the operator’s technical control -- Special optional equipment (e.g. external hoist system)
(hardcopy):
-- Historical Record NOTE The valid manuals incl. the revision status are
-- LOAP (List of applicable publications) published in the LOAP (list of applicable
publications).
-- Service Bulletins / Alert Service Bulletins
-- Emergency Alert Service Bulletins

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Mechanic Operator Pilot
AMM Historical Record MMEL

SDS CD--ROM
LOAP/SRD FLM
MSM
TM Variants
WDM SB/ASB PW Variants
IPC Logbook
EASB
CECG
AVM IN/SIN PCL
TM Variants
MTC TIP PW Variants
SRM
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Illustrated Parts Catalog
General Page Numbering

The Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC) contains exploded views of parts The pages of the first part (RECORD OF REVISIONS/RECORD OF
belonging to the EC135. The arrangement of the IPC is shown in the TEMPORARY REVISIONS, LOEP, INTRODUCTION, TABLE OF
figure below and is described in the following. CONTENTS, SERVICE BULLETIN LIST, LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS)
are numbered consecutively within each section.
Manual Structure
The pages of the second part (NUMERICAL INDEX, ELECTRICAL
The IPC consists of three main parts. Each main part is divided into INDEX) are numbered consecutively within each section.
several sections:
The pages of the third part (DETAILED PART LIST) are consecutively
-- First part: General Information numbered within each figure.
The general information contains the record of revisions Within one figure the illustration page will start with a left hand page
and temporary revisions, a chapter listing, an introduction and the text page with a right hand page.
explaining how to use the catalog, a list of effective pages, So, if one illustration has an even number of pages, the last one is left
a table of content, a vendor list, a list of all incorporated blank. If the text has an even number of pages, the last page is left
service bulletins and a list of abbreviations; blank and is not numbered.
-- Second Part: Electrical Identifier and Numerical Index
“Numerical Index” contains two alpha--numerical listings,
one of all electrical identification indices, designator
equipment orientated and one of all part numbers,
P/N orientated;
-- Third Part: Detailed Parts List
“Detailed Parts List“ contains of the illustrated
nomenclatures orientated by ATA chapter.

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General Numerical Index Detailed Parts List

Introduction Electrical Identifier Index ATA Structural Groups
Vendor List Parts Numerical Index
SB List
Abbreviations
Structural Group 11 13 .. .. 32 Structural Group 33 34 .. .. 85 Structural Group 88
Placards and Markings Lights Wiring Harness

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Detailed Parts List
Figure Number Sequence of Breakdown of the list

The Figure Number refers to the corresponding illustration. This sequence includes up to 7 steps:
If modification or system variant necessitate an additional figure this
Installation
will be introduced with a sequential alphasuffix, for example a modified ¯ Part of Installation
version to Fig. 1 would be Fig. 1A ; further variant of the same Figure ¯ Assy
would be Fig. 1B and so on.
¯ Attaching Parts of Assy
Item Number ¯ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- * ¯ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
¯ ¯ Detail Parts of Sub--Assy
The item number corresponds to the item number shown for the part ¯ ¯ Sub--Assy
in the illustration. Items are initially numbered 10 by 10. ¯ ¯ Attaching Parts of Sub--Assy
A modification implies the addition of a part between two existing parts; ¯ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- * ¯ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
this new part will be inserted with the item number 5 to allow further ¯ ¯ ¯ Detail Parts of Sub--Assy
additions. ¯ ¯ ¯ Secondary Sub--Assy
Example: a part inserted between item 100 and 110 will be entered as ¯ ¯ ¯ Attaching Parts of Secondary Sub--Assy
105, between 105 and 110 as item 108, and so on. ¯ -- -- -- -- -- -- -- * ¯ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Alpha variants are used to indicate evolution of parts. ¯ ¯ ¯ ¯ Detail Parts of Secondary Sub--Assy
Parts with item numbers preceded by a dash are not illustrated. etc ... up to 7th step
Part Number Column
Each part, assembly or installation is assigned a “Part Number” L 28 1 M 2 001 224
showing the manufacturer part number, vendor part number or
Down Number
standard part number. Sequence Number
This part number has to be used for ordering spare parts. Sub--Sub Chapter
The term “NO NUMBER” is used within the PART NUMBER column if Manufacturer Code
a specific grouping of parts is required for establishing the most Sub Chapter
suitable breakdown. ATA Chapter
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Example Part Number

ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG EC135

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Cockpit Arrangement
General RH Pilot’s Extension

The EC135 is provided with several units for monitoring, warning and The RH section of the instrument panel contains the
control purposes. instruments/displays for flight control and navigation. A number of
switches may be provided for controlling the radio/navigation system.
Flight Controls A nozzle is provided for regulating fresh air supply.
The flight controls within the cockpit comprise the following elements:
LH Copilot’s Extension
-- cyclic stick
The LH section of the instrument panel is specified for the copilot. The
-- collective lever configuration of the LH section varies according to helicopter
-- pedals equipment.
-- center post (encases the vertical control rods).
Slant Console
Overhead Console The slant console houses the COM/NAV control panels.
The overhead console carries the most important circuit breakers and
several control switches. Center Console
Within the center console, the control panels for the optional
Center Instrument Panel equipment are mounted.
The center of the instrument panel contains the CDS (Cockpit Display
System) in earlier versions or the CPDS (Central Panel Display
System) with analog back up instruments. The warning unit displays
system/engine conditions. A chronograph is also included. A number
of switches for engine and electrical system operation are located on
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Cockpit Arrangement (CPDS, FCDS) Overhead Panel Center Post
Instrument Panel
Cyclic Stick
Slant Console
Pedals
Center Console
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General
All the instruments and indications for monitoring the helicopter
systems are installed in the center section of the instrument panel.
Configuration
The following instruments, indicators and switches are installed in the
center section of the instrument panel:
-- Warning unit
-- triple rotor RPM indicator (incl. n2 indication for eng. 1/2)
-- torque indicator
-- dual TOT indicator
-- dual nn1 indicator (T1 engine only)
-- dual n1 indicator (P1 engine only)
-- chronograph
-- switch unit
-- oil temperature and pressure indicators for engines and
main transmission (different limit markers with the different
engines)
-- Cockpit Display System (CDS).

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Instrument Panel (CDS, Analog Flight Instruments)

Engine Monitoring
Instruments
Analog Clock
Warning Unit
Airspeed Indicator
Antiglare Device Oil Temperature and
Pressure Indicators Artificial Horizon
Altitude Indicator
Vertical Speed
Indicator
Horizontal Situation
Indicator
Nozzle
CDS Switch Unit
LH SECTION CENTER SECTION RH SECTION

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Triple Rotor RPM Indication Torque Indicator

General General
The triple rotor RPM indicator is part of the speed sensing system. It The torque indicator indicates the torque, measured at each engine
is a 3--pointer instrument and indicates the RPM of the following: output shaft. It is a 2--pointer instrument. The pointers are labelled “1”
and “2”.
-- rotor RPM [ % ]
-- power turbine speed engine 1 [ % ] The indication range is 0 to 140 %.
-- power turbine speed engine 2 [ % ]
Operation Dual TOT Indicator

The system is combined of inductive pickups at the engines and at the General
main transmission, each generating a voltage peak whenever a tooth
The TOT indicator indicates the turbine outlet temperature at each
of the appropriate gear passes.
engine. It is a 2--pointer instrument. The pointers are labelled “1”
Rotor RPM and “2”.
The rotor RPM is indicated by the small pointer labelled “R”. The The indication range is 0 to 100 °C x 10.
indication range is 0 to 120 %.
NOTE The limit values may be different according to the
Power Turbine Speed n2 engine version installed.
The power turbine speed of engine 1 and engine 2 is indicated by
2 pointers, labelled “1” and “2”. The indication range is 0 to 120 %.

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Engine Monitoring Instruments TM
Triple Rotor RPM Indicator Torque Indicator
TOT Indicator n n1 Indicator

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Dual nn1 Indicator T1 Dual n1 Indicator P1

General General
The dual n n1 indicator is part of the speed sensing system. It is a The dual n1 indicator is part of the speed sensing system. It is a
2--pointer instrument and indicates the RPM of the following: 2--pointer instrument and indicates the RPM of the following:
-- n gas producer RPM between the max. allowed (computed -- gas producer RPM for engine 1 and engine 2.
by the FADEC) RPM and the present RPM for engine 1 It is a 2--pointer instrument. The pointers are labelled “1” and “2”. The
and engine 2. indication range is from 0 % to + 120 %.
It is a 2--pointer instrument. The pointers are labelled “1” and “2”. The
indication range is from -- 8 % to + 4 %. NOTE The limit values may be different according to the
engine version installed.

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Engine Monitoring Instruments P1
Triple Rotor RPM Indicator Torque Indicator
n1 Indicator
TOT Indicator

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Oil Temperature and Pressure Indicator

General
The oil temperature and pressure indicator is an instrument cluster
indicating oil temperature and oil pressure for each engine and for the
main transmission on six individual indicators.
-- The temperature indicators are calibrated in °C.
-- The pressure indicators are calibrated in bar.
According to the engine type installed (TM or PW), the indicators have
different scaling and different limit markers.
The indicator lighting is adjusted with the potentiometer INSTR in the
overhead panel.
More detailed description is given in the associated chapters.

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Oil Temperature-- and Pressure Indicator
Turbomeca
Pratt&Whitney

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Cockpit Display System (CDS)

Introduction The switch CDS/AUDIO RES is installed in the grip of the cyclic control
stick and enables the pilot and copilot (if dual pilot controls are
The Cockpit Display System (CDS) provides indication of aircraft
installed) to acknowledge the cautions.
status information such as caution and advisory messages. It consists
of a self contained unit installed in the center section of the instrument -- Test switch TEST/CDS
panel. The test switch TEST/CDS is installed in the overhead panel. It triggers
Various switches facilitate operation of the device and allow control of the testing of the CDS indications.
the indications. The brightness is automatically controlled with the aid -- CDS OVTP light
of a sensor.
The CDS OVTP indication light is installed in the center part of the
If internal malfunctions are detected during the self test, the instrument panel below the CDS on the left side. The light comes on
annunciator “CDS FAIL” illuminates at the front panel oft the CDS. if the internal temperature is higher than 63 °C.
Additionally the caution “CDS FAILED” is displayed at the Caution
Display centre part (MISC). Power Supply
The CDS is capable of identifying the type of engine installed In order to guarantee continuous operation even in the event of failure
according to the wiring of the connectors. of one of the essential busbars, the CDS is supplied by both
The casing of the CDS is cooled by the cabin ventilation system or the ESSENTIAL busbars via the circuit breakers located in the overhead
air-conditioning system, if installed. panel.
-- CDS/SYS 1
Associated Controls and Indicators
-- CDS/SYS 2
In order to provide proper function and handling, the following controls
and indicators beside the CDS are available: Data Storage
-- MASTER CAUTION light A CDS integrated memory has two functions which are as follows:
The MASTER CAUTION light is installed in the center part of the -- Storage of all of the CAUTION indications having occurred
instrument panel RH of the warning unit. within the penultimate minute.
-- Switch CDS/AUDIO RES -- Storage of the failures reported to the CDS by the engine
control units along with their respective failure codes.

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CDS -- General Arrangement
CDS Master
OVTP Caution
CDS
AUDIO
RES
Engine Data Aircraft Data
CB CDS/SYS1 CB CDS/SYS2
ESSENTIAL I ESSENTIAL II

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Configuration Colors of Indications

The CDS provides the crew with information while at the same time -- Amber
indicating the present state of various systems of the helicopter. The upper display which is the primary display is split into four sections.
The CDS performs the following tasks: In the upper part cautions are displayed separately for SYST I/II and
-- Caution indication MISC. The color of the cautions is amber.
-- Advisory indication -- Green
-- indication of engine parameter (engine cycle counter), The lower part of the upper display shows the advisories The color of
FADEC--MEM--codes and malfunction indications the advisories is green.
-- indication of helicopter’s power supply voltage and current
-- White
-- outside air temperature indication
The color in the lower display which is the secondary display in general
-- mast moment bargraph with limit warning light*
is white.
-- fuel system indication
Exceptions are made with the mast moment indication which is green
-- calculation and indication of Vne velocity **
-- yellow -- red and fuel low indications in the fuel display which are red.
-- radar altimeter indication
-- indication of length of rescue winch cable*
-- indication of load attached to external cargo hook*
-- engine operating hours counter.
* Only available when the resp. systems are installed in the helicopter.
** The WEIGHT key (Vne) is installed in early CDS versions only.
The CDS is divided into several panels to enhance overall view. Each
of these panels serve assigned functions.
The basic brightness of the indications is controlled through the keys
BRIGHTNESS.

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CDS -- Displays and Controls
Caution Display
SYST I, MISC, SYST II
Advisory Display
Engine Parameter Display
Default Values:
n1 for TM, TOT for PW
Page Light
TORQUE Display
CAUTION PAGE Button
Electrical System Display Mast Moment Indication
OAT Indication VOLT/AMP Key
SCROLL Buttons
FUEL SYSTEM Display
Opt 1/2 Display

Display Select Switch
Brightness Sensor
CDS FAIL Indication
WEIGHT Key or FUNCTION BRIGHTNESS Keys
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CDS Operation
Power Supply and Self Test Mast Moment Failure
The CDS is activated by setting the battery master switch BAT MSTR If there is a failure of the mast moment system detected, the caution
in ON position. This causes the CDS self test to be carried out. The MM FAILED comes up in the MISC field (depends on the part number).
CDS checks also the presence of the following engine cautions for
SYS I and SYS II: Continuity Test
Continuity tests of the connecting cables between some sensors and
ENG FAIL ENG FAIL
the CDS are made during CDS power -- ON self test. A failure is
ENG OIL P ENG OIL P indicated by displaying the respective detector name with an
FUEL PRESS FUEL PRESS additional ...CT at the end of the respective caution. If a ...CT -- caution
HYD PRESS HYD PRESS is indicated, the monitoring circuit of the corresponding system must
XMSN OIL P XMSN OIL P be assumed to be unable to activate the real system caution in case
of system failure.
GEN DISCON GEN DISCON
CDS Test Switch
The CDS test switch, located on the test switch panel of the overhead
If the cautions have been successfully detected INP PASSED comes console provides test function of the display screen and lights of the
on on the advisory display below the message CDS PASSED and CDS. Activation of the test switch causes the screen, the lights of the
engine configuration (early CDS versions only). If a caution is missing, CDS and the CDS OVTP light to illuminate.
INP FAIL appears in the center column of the caution display, followed
by the missing caution to the left/right.
The pilot has to acknowledge the messages by pushing the
CDS/AUDIO RES button on the stick grip. Subsequent to the
acknowledgement the CDS starts normal operation. If the self test was
not successful CDS FAIL will appear on the display.
The indication light CDS FAIL comes on only when the CDS self test
is faulty.

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CDS Self Test
SYSTEM I MISC SYSTEM II SYSTEM I MISC SYSTEM II
ENG FAIL ENG FAIL

ENG OIL P ENG OIL P
FUEL PRESS FUEL PRESS
HYD PRESS HYD PRESS HYD PRESS INP FAIL
XMSN OIL P XMSN OIL P
GEN DISCON GEN DISCON
CDS PASSED CDS PASSED

(Engine config.)* (Engine config.)
INP PASSED
All parameters available, self test passed Signal HYD PRESS missing
* Early CDS versions only

SYSTEM I MISC SYSTEM II
CDS FAIL
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General NOTE The following two listings show all possible
cautions/advisories at the time this manual has
The cautions are displayed in the CAUTION display, separately for
been printed.
system 1, system 2 and miscellaneous.
The caution configuration in the individual
New cautions emerging on the screen are accompanied by flashing helicopter depends on the helicopter serial
bars above and below the caution. Cautions displayed before are number, CDS configuration and optional
extinguished from the display but stored in the background. equipment installed.
Each new caution indication causes the MASTER CAUTION light to The cautions will be explained in the respective
come on (The master caution light is located right beside the warning chapters.
panel).
The cautions must be acknowledged by pressing the CDS/AUDIO
RES button which is located on the cyclic stick.
After pressing the CDS/AUDIO RES button the MASTER CAUTION
light goes off and the CDS changes to the prioritized display mode.
That means, that all active cautions are displayed in sequence of
priority.
If there are more acknowledged cautions than can be displayed on the
screen simultaneously, the PAGE light illuminates and the additional
cautions can be called up from the second page by pressing the
CAUTION PAGE button. If the CAUTION PAGE button has not been
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Priority of Cautions
SYS I/II MISC 20 OVSP FAIL (PW only) DG
1 ENG FAIL CDS PWR 21 GEN OVHT HOR BAT
2 ENG OIL P XMSN CHIP 22 GEN DISCON AP REDUCED
3 ENG CHIP TRGB CHIP 23 INVERTER ADC
4 FADEC FAIL XMSN OIL T 24 FIRE EXT FLOATS ARM
5 FUEL PRESS ROTOR BRAKE 25 FIRE E TST DECOUPLE
6 FUEL FILT AUTOPILOT 26 BUSTIE OPN AVAD FAIL
7 ENG O FILT DOORS 27 STARTER P/R SAS
8 ENG EXCEED TRIM 28 ENG CHIP CT YAW SAS
9 ENG MANUAL GYRO 29 ENG OF CT XMSN CHP CT
10 TWIST GRIP ACTUATION 30 F FILT CT XMSN OT CT
11 FUEL VALVE F PUMP AFT 31 INP FAIL TRGB CHP CT
12 F VALVE CL F PUMP FWD 32 INP PASSED MM FAIL
13 FADEC MINR (PW only) F QTY FAIL 33 DAMPER
14 DEGRADE (TM only) F QTY DEGR 34 CDS TEMP
15 REDUND (TM only) HTG OVTEMP 35 ALT ALERT
16 PRIME PUMP EPU DOOR 36 MSG
17 HYD PRESS BAT DISCON 37 AUX F XFER
18 XMSN OIL P EXT POWER
19 OVSP SHED EMER

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CDS Advisory Display DISPLAY SELECT Switch / SCROLL Button

General General
The section below the caution display contains the advisory display The DISPLAY SELECT switch has six selectable positions which
which keeps the pilot informed about operating conditions of additional provide information and data about several engine parameters, failure
equipment which is not essential for the flight. codes, operation parameters etc.
The following advisories are possible (depending on optional The information can be displayed by selecting a certain switch position
equipment): and pressing the SCROLL buttons to scroll within the respective line.
BLEED AIR Bleed air supply has been activated Selectable Parameters
LDG LIGHT Standard and/or optional landing light The following table describes the possible parameters in dependency
on on the chosen DISPLAY SELECT switch position.
P/S--HTR--P Heating of the pitot pilot side is active
P/S--HTR--CP Heating of the pitot
copiltot side is active
LDG L RETR Search and landing light retracts at rest
LDG L EXTD Search and landing light extended
AIR COND Air condition system active
HOOK UNLD Load is < 5 kg
AX FVLV CL Aux. fuel valve is in closed position
CA CUT ARM Cable cut circuit test is passed
IR Infra red light is active
IFCO The IR filter is pivoted in front of the
SX16
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Advisory Display
Scroll Buttons
Display Select Switch

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Posi-- Parameter Description

tion
Real time FADEC parameters can be sequentially selected by means of the SCROLL buttons. They are
PARAMS
P displayed on the engine parameter display. The display default upon power is N1 (TM) and TOT (PW)
(Normal flight position)
The possible parameters are listed below.
N1 Gas generator turbine RPM [%]
N2 Power turbine RPM [%]
TQT Torque trim values of both engines [%] (TM only)
QMAT Torque trim values of both engines [%] (PW only)
EGT Exhaust gas temperature [°C] (TM only)
TOT Turbine outlet temperature [°C] (PW only)
T1 Air temperature measured at the compressor air inlet and provided to the engine control unit. [°C]
CLP Collective pitch resp. Linear--Voltage--Differential--Transducer--Position (LVDT) [%]
P0 Air pressure measured in both FADEC boxes [hPa]
N2T Power turbine reference speed trim value [%]
N1C n1 Cycle counter
N2C n2 Cycle counter
MEM CODES Numerical failure codes
The Fail Message provides abbreviated messages for active failure codes. They are displayed on the
advisory display. When viewing the FADEC failure messages and no fail code exists, a blank field is
FAIL MSG
F displayed continuously. The indication scrolls automatically for 3 seconds each when more than one
exists. All of the malfunction codes are stored. They are deleted with the next engine start when the n1
RPM exceeds 20 %.

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Stored failure codes can be selected by means of the SCROLL buttons and are displayed on the
engine parameter display by means of numerical failure codes. These codes correspond to the
M MEM CODE
abbreviated messages under FAIL MSG and are described in the respective maintenance manual.
Mast moment exceedance MMEXC is displayed in the advisory display.
The operating time counter provides automatic timer function to indicate the engine operating time.
The time is displayed on the engine parameter display.
T OTh The counter starts when the resp. ENG FAIL caution disappears and the collective lever position is
above 10 %.
It stops when the collective lever position is below 10 % and ENG FAIL caution is active.
Enables the operator to select between VNE and RAD ALT indication on the upper option line by
OPT1
means of the SCROLL buttons.
VNE The VNE depends on gross mass, pressure altitude and OAT. The present VNE is calculated and
(with MTOM permanently updated by the CDS. By pushing the WEIGHT key the pilot can choose between the
2855 kg symbols “>” or “<”.
inactive) “>” means that the gross mass is equal or greater than 2300 kg (standard presetting).
“<” means that the gross mass is lower than 2300 kg.
RAD ALT A four digit display indicates the radar altitude from 0 to 2500 ft and a RAD ALT light will come on if
the radar altimeter is active.
Enables the operator to select between HOOK LOAD and CABLE LENGTH indication on the lower
OPT2
option line by means of the SCROLL buttons.
HOOK A four digit display indicates the loading of the external cargo hook. In addition the illuminated HOOK
LOAD LOAD light comes on.
CABLE The display indicates the length of the lowered cable. If the rescue hoist is active the illuminated
LENGTH CABLE LENGTH light comes on and the moving mode of the hoist (lowering or retracting) is
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Engine Parameter Indication Mast Moment Indication

In the upper line of the CDS display the FADEC provided engine The EC135 is equipped with a hingeless and bearingless rotor system
parameters can be displayed. and therefore high bending moments occur at the rotormast,
particularly during close ground operation. The bending of the main
rotor hub--shaft is monitored by a mast moment measuring system.
Torque Indication
The mast moment indication consists of a bargraph and a limit light.
The torque is permanently displayed on the TORQUE display in %.
The bargraph is a three-color indication, indicating the mast moment
linear from 0 to 100 % in green, yellow and finally red.
Electrical Parameter Indication The limit light remains on until a “cold start” of the CDS occurs.
The aircraft‘s electrical voltages and currents can be shown on the If the input signal from the mast moment measuring system is out of
electrical system display. The VOLT/AMP button enables the crew to specified values, the caution MM FAIL will be displayed.
select between DC VOLTS, GEN AMPS or BAT AMPS. The default
setting is DC VOLTS.
Fuel Indications
The CDS displays the fuel masses and fuel system status of the supply
Outside Air Indication tank 1, supply tank 2, main tank and (if installed) auxiliary tank. Each
Outside air temperature is permanently displayed in ˚C. The value is of the tank displays contain a bargraph display and a numeric display.
also internally used for VNE calculation. The supply 1 and supply 2 displays contain a red LOW indication which
illuminates when the resp. tank‘s content is below a specified value.
The FREE indication comes on when the free volume of the main tank
is greater than the current volume of the auxiliary tank.
The XFER indication comes on when fuel is being transferred into the
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Indication Light for

Engine Parameters additional Cautions
Indication
Torque Indication
Scroll Switch to the
next CAUTION Page
Outside Air (if available)
Temperature
Indication
Electrical Parameters
Indication
Fuel Indication incl.
Low Level Red Light Select Switch for
incl. Electrical Parameters
FREE and XFER Light
Mast Moment Indicatio
incl.
Option 1 Limit Light
Display Line
Option 2
Display Line
WEIGHT Key
(with H/C MTOW
2835 kg inactive)
WEIGHT Key or FUNCTION
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Instrument Panel with CPDS
General
The Central Panel Display System is an electronic indicating system
and presents various parameters of the onboard systems on three
screens.
The instrument panel contains most of the displays and instruments
and some of the control units installed in the helicopter. The
configuration of the instrument panel varies according to operators
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Instrument Panel (CPDS, FCDS)

Altimeter (Back up) Warning Unit
Artificial Horizon Triple Speed Indicator
Airspeed Indicator (Back up) Displays for Flight Control
Antiglare Device Analog Clock
CAD
Switch Unit VEMD
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CAD (Caution and Advisory Display) Circuit Breakers

The CAD displays cautions, advisory messages and fuel system The CAD and the VEMD are supplied with voltage, each via two circuit
indications. If the VEMD or one of its modules/screens fail, the CAD breakers, from the ESSENTIAL busbars 1 and 2. The circuit breakers
can take over and display selected parameters from it. are arranged in the overhead panel.
The display instrument of the CAD consists of a color screen, CDS/AUDIO RES Switch
integrated in the left-hand side of the center section of the instrument The CDS/AUDIO RES switch is used by the pilot and copilot to
panel. acknowledge displayed cautions. It has the same function as the
VEMD (Vehicle and Engine Monitoring Display) SELECT key on the CAD.
The VEMD will display engine and dynamic system parameters. In The switch is installed in the grip of the pilot’s cyclic stick and, if dual
addition, it can present data relating to onboard systems (e.g. aircraft controls are installed, one is also installed in the copilot’s cyclic stick
electrical system, autopilot) and to optional equipment (e.g. cargo grip.
hook).
Voltage Adjusting Element
If the CAD fails, the VEMD displays selected CAUTIONs. The duplex An adjusting element for each voltage indication of the VEMD is
configuration of the VEMD provides redundancy so that two integrated in the sensor units, mounted to the inner side of the bottom
processing modules are each individually capable of taking over all shell, accessable through the forward access panel. With the adjusting
tasks. element the voltage reading on the VEMD can be corrected.
Both the VEMD screens are installed on the right-hand side of the
center section of the instrument panel.
Maintenance Connector
Two maintenance connectors are mounted to the rear part of the slant
Test Switch console (S/N 218 and up).
The test switch triggers the CPDS to display the test page with the
complete color spectrum and the software version.
CPDS OVHT Caution
The CPDS OVHT caution is triggered by a temperature switch in the
instrument panel between 51 and 55 °C. If the temperature exceeds
42 °C the vent blower will be switched on automatically in order to avoid
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CPDS -- Locations
Circuit Breakers
Test Switch
CAD
Voltage Adjusting Elements

integrated into Sensor Units
VEMD Switch
CDS AUDIO RES
Maintenance Stick Grip

Connectors

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Color Code Ranges and their Meaning VEMD Operation

The range of colors used for displays on the screens of the CPDS The VEMD is operated by the following keys located on the front panel
covers different colors in addition to black and white. Each individual of the display monitor:
color has a specific significance.
Key Function
Black Background, text on colored background OFF 1 Switches upper screen and processing module 1 on/-
White Scales, display arrows (pointers), numbers, etc. off
Yellow Limits, defect symbols, cautions, messages OFF 2 Switches lower screen and processing module 2 on/off
Red Limits, warnings SCROLL Scrolls to next page, depending on operating mode
Green Advisories and status
Cyan Tech. units, selections, demarcations etc. RESET Initiates return to normal screen display or to
previously displayed page (depending on the
Blue Fuel quantity level operating mode)
SELECT Selects a particular data field
+ / -- Input of changes to data field
CAD Operation
ENTER Acknowledges selection of a data field or a data entry
The CAD is operated by the following keys in the front panel: to a data field
Key Function BRT + Increases brightness of screen by continuous
adjustment
OFF Switches CAD on/off
BRT -- Decreases brightness of screen by continuous
SCROLL Selects different screen pages (e.g. second page with
adjustment
cautions)
SELECT Acknowledges new cautions
BRT + Increases brightness of screen
BRT -- Decreases brightness of screen

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8 12
6 14
4 16
P3 / T3
VNE XXX KTS

IAS
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Function of the CPDS

The CAD and VEMD are powered by two independent power supplies Switch-on Sequence (Power up)
each. Their respective circuits are protected by two circuit breakers
The CPDS is activated as soon as the aircraft’s electrical system is
each. As both are connected to ESSENTIAL busbars 1 and 2, their
energized on the ground. An internal self-test and an external self-test
operational integrity is ensured if one of the busbars should fail.
are run to establish the functional integrity of the CPDS:
Status of the CPDS While the internal self-test is running, the message TEST IN
The CPDS distinguishes between GROUND and FLIGHT status PROGRESS will be displayed on the CAD/VEMD and the soft-- and
according to the following parameters: hardware is checked.
GROUND Status: After the internal self test has passed, the external self test is
performed. While the presence of the following parameters is verified
-- n1 RPM engine 1 and engine 2 < 50 % the message EXTERNAL SELF TEST IN PROGRESS will be
-- XMSN oil pressure < 1bar displayed on the CAD/VEMD.
FLIGHT Status: SYS I MISC SYS II
-- n1 RPM engine 1 or engine 2 > 50 % ENG CHIP CT TRGB CHP CT ENG CHIP CT
-- XMSN oil pressure > 1bar ENG OF CT XMSN CHP CT ENG OF CT
-- collective lever position (CLP) F FILT CT XMSN OT CT F FILT CT
> 28.5 % (Turbomeca) or > 17 % (Pratt&Whitney).
During the external test, the wiring of certain sensors is checked with
a continuity test (CT). If a failure occurs, the respective sensor is
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Functional Schematic CPDS

VEMD SYS I VEMD SYS II
CAD SYS I CAD SYS II
ESS BUS I VOLTAGE P1 P1 VOLTAGE ESS BUS II

ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT
CPDS OVHT
P3 / T3
ADC1
TEST CDS/ CAD VEMD FCDM1
Arinc 429 IAS/TO/PO
WARN UNIT AFCS
ARINC 429 RS 422
P3 / T3
RS 422
ADC2
Arinc 429 IAS/TO/PO FCDM2
MAINT.
CONN
ARINC 429
CDS/
AUDIO RES
Pelican
TEMP Rack WARNING
UNIT
FCDM Master AUDIO 2 1
Sensors GONG
APM FADEC
Caution
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After the external self-test the functional integrity of the peripheral Test Pattern
assemblies is tested (INP--Test; INP=Input). After the test has run, the
If the switch TEST CDS/WARN UNIT is set to position CDS, a test
following cautions will be displayed on the CAD:
pattern appears with Cyclic Redundant Code (CRC), part number and
SYS I MISC SYS II configuration file number.
ENG FAIL+ F PUMP AFT** ENG FAIL+ Cyclic Redundant Code
ENG OIL P+ F PUMP FWD** ENG OIL P+
Check sum for the configuration file deviations (manufacturer only).
FADEC FAIL* EPU DOOR FADEC FAIL*
FUEL PRESS+ BAT DISCON FUEL PRESS+ Part Number
HYD PRESS+ EXT POWER HYD PRESS+ Last two digits of the part number identify the software version.
XMSN OIL P+ XMSN OIL P+ Example:
GEN DISCON+ GEN DISCON+
B19030GB10 corresponds to software version V2010
INVERTER*** INVERTER*** For the EC135 P3/T3 the software version V2012 is required.
PITOT HTR PITOT HTR
Configuration File
FLI FAIL* FLI FAIL*
All software versions are delivered with a basic configuration file.
* only when the FADEC is switched off
Necessary changes (e.g. after installation of optional equipment)
** only when the fuel pumps are switched off
might require the upload of a customized configuration file delivered
*** only if the respective system is installed
by Airbus Helicopters.
+ only these cautions trigger the INP FAIL, if they are not active during
the test. Example:
If an error occurs during the test, INP FAIL will appear at the bottom Customized configuration files L316M30S0001
edge of column MISC and a yellow bar above and below the respective
caution will flash. The corresponding caution will appear on the CAD. NOTE The CPDS description shows the latest standards.
After 8 seconds, the ACK NEEDED prompt is displayed on the upper Major changes with part numbers and serial
VEMD screen. numbers are shown in an overview page at the end
In case of a malfunction the respective caution will flash with a yellow of the CPDS description.
bar, above and below. This message has to be acknowledged by the
CDS/AUDIO RES or the select button.

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Test Pattern (Example Software Version V2010)
B19030GB 10
4E2F60A6 L316M30S0001
Configuration File Number
Cyclic Redundant Code

Part Number

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CPDS--Architecture for n1(nn1), TOT, TQ
ENGINE 1 ENGINE 2
TOT Matching TOT Matching

Resistor (only TM) Resistor (only TM)
n1 n1
Sensor n1 Analog n1 Analog Sensor
VEMD n1 Duplex VEMD
Module 1 Analog Module 2
(Upper CROSSTALK (Lower

FADEC 1 Screen) Screen) FADEC 2
n1/TOT/TQ n1/TOT/TQ
Digital Digital
RS 422 RS 422
ARINC 429
Digital
Analog TQ TQ Analog
Signals nn1 (only TM) nn1 (only TM) Signals
CAD
TOT (only PW) TOT (only PW)

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CPDS Modes CAUTION / FUEL -- Page

General The CAUTION / FUEL page is displayed automatically on the CAD.
The fuel quantity parameters are displayed only on the CAD and are
The following modes are available: no longer available if the CAD fails. The units of measurement on this
Flight Status page can be changed in the configuration mode (A/C CONFIG page).
-- CAU/FUEL (Caution and fuel page) The cautions inform the crew of defects in onboard systems. They
-- FLI (First Limit Indicator) appear in yellow characters in the three columns of the upper half of
-- ELEC/VEH (Electrical and vehicle parameters) the CAD. The columns are divided as follows:
-- System Status -- left column: messages relating to eng. 1 and system 1
-- Inflight Engine Power Check (Trend monitoring) -- center column: messages relating to non-redundant
-- Caution Fuel Fail systems
-- CAU Backup -- right column: messages relating to eng. 2 and system 2
Cautions are listed in the order of their importance. If there is not
Ground Status (Engines Shut Down) enough room on the page to display all the cautions, e.g., “1 of 2” will
appear at the top of the center column to indicate the presence of a
In addition to the Flight Status the following modes are available:
second page with cautions. This page can be accessed with the
-- Flight Report SCROLL key, but there will be an automatic return to page 1 after 15
-- Maintenance Menu seconds.
-- Configuration (AC Config Page) When a new caution appears, all the acknowledged cautions on the
display will disappear, and a yellow bar will flash above and below the
new caution. At the same time, the MASTER CAUTION caption next
to the warning unit will illuminate.
The crew has to acknowledge the caution(s) by operating the
CDS/AUDIO RES switch on the cyclic stick or the SELECT key on the
CAD. If the CAD has failed, the SELECT key on the VEMD must be
pressed. This leads to all cautions being displayed normally in the
order of their appearance. Also, the MASTER CAUTION caption will
extinguish and is free for the next error message (caution).

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CAD -- CAUTION / FUEL Page
1 OF 2
CAUTION / ADVISORY Half Page
1 06
Fuel Indication

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CPDS Cautions 22. GEN DISCON CAD FAN

The following CPDS cautions may be displayed on the CAD or VEMD 23. INVERTER VEMD FAN
(Example list. Refer to approved rotorcraft FLM). 24. BUSTIE OPN CPDS OVHT
No. SYS I/II MISC 25. STARTER FUEL
(SW 2001 B and up)
1. FLI DEGR XMSN CHIP
26. ENG CHP CT
2. FLI FAIL TRGB CHIP
27. ENG OF CT
3. ENG FAIL XMSN OIL T
28. F FILT CT
4. ENG OIL P ROTOR BRK
29. PITOT HTR
5. ENG CHIP TRGB CHP CT
30. F VALVE CL
6. FADEC FAIL XMSN CHP CT
31. ENG EXCEED
7. FUEL PRESS F PUMP AFT (T2, T2+, P2, P2+)
8. FUEL FILT F PUMP FWD
9. ENG O FILT F QTY FAIL
10. IDLE F QTY DEGR NOTE Cautions with the letters CT at the end indicate
11. ENG MANUAL EPU DOOR negative continuity test of the respective caution
circuit only.
12. TWIST GRIP BAT DISCON
13. FUEL VALVE EXT POWER NOTE If the CAD and one VEMD screen fail only a
14. FADEC MINR (only PW) SHED EMER degraded Caution list is available on the remaining
15. DEGRADE (only TM) XMSN OT CT screen (see respective FLM).
16. REDUND (only TM) INP FAIL
17. PRIME PUMP YAW SAS
18. HYD PRESS HTG OVTEMP
19. XMSN OIL P T1 MISCMP (TM only)
20. OVSP P0 MISCMP (TM only)
21. GEN OVHT CAU DEGR

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Advisories
The advisories appear in green characters below the cautions in the
MISC column and provide with information about the operational
status and optional equipment.
In certain cases, instead of being displayed on the first page, the
advisories may be displayed on the second page. If a new caution
appears, the advisories will disappear until the caution has been
acknowledged. The green advisories appear initially in the lower part
of the display fields and then form a column, one after another, under
the cautions.
The following advisories are possible (depending on optional
equipment):
BLEED AIR Bleed air supply has been activated

AIR COND Air conditioning system is active
HOOK UNLD No load on load hook
S/L LIGHT Search and landing light is active
S/L L RETR Search and landing light is fully
retracted
IFCO IFCO filter is active
IR ON The IR--filter of the SX 16 is active
SAND FILT Sand filter is active
AUX F XFER Auxiliary tank fuel valve open
TRAIN ARM Training mode is active
(T2, T2+, P2, P2+)
PITOT HTR If Pitot Static Heating Sytem is switched
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First Limit Page (FLI) P1/T1

The FLI page is displayed on the upper VEMD screen. It contains the Message Zone
following data:
The message zone displays messages concerning failures and
-- FLI zone for TOT, n1 (nn1 with T1), TRQ detected overlimits that are either not visible on the current display
-- mast moment indication page or require action by the crew e.g. to switch off a screen.
-- message zone The following list shows the messages in the order of their priority:
-- high information zone -- LANE 1 FAILED . . . . . . . . . . PRESS OFF 1
-- low information zone -- LANE 2 FAILED . . . . . . . . . . PRESS OFF 2
Mast Moment Indicator -- CAD FAILED . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESS OFF
-- CAUTION DETECTED
The mast moment indicator indicates the bending moment of the main
rotor. When entering the yellow range (50 % MM) a yellow line appears -- VEH PARAM OVER LIMIT
under the letters MM. When entering the red range (66 % MM) the line -- GEN PARAM OVER LIMIT (normal during engine starting)
reverts to red, the LIMIT symbol and the warning GONG come on. -- DC VOLT PARAM OVER LIMIT
The time of exceedance and the maximum value (last flight and -- CROSSTALK FAILED . . . . . PRESS OFF 2
accumulation) can be displayed in the maintenance mode. -- VEMD BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FAILED
-- CAD BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FAILED
NOTE A logbook entry and maintenance action is
required if the red region has been entered.
Periodical maintenance action is required if a
helicopter is operated without or with a defective
mast moment system.

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First Limit Page P1/T1 (Example TM 2B1)
High Information Zone: ENG

ENG FAIL FAIL
FADEC FAIL
ENG MANU
IDLE
TRAIN
TRAIN IDLE
may appear on both sides
Solid white rectangle

marks the parameter represented T
by the pointer
FLI DEGR
Low Information Zone:
FLI DEGR
FLI FAIL
may appear as LIMIT Warning
CAUTION on both sides LIMIT Counter
Message Zone
Mast Moment Indication

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FLI ZONE P1/T1 Limit Light/Counter

The engine 1 and 2 parameters are generated by the two FADEC AEO above MCP
systems and are displayed on the screen as numerical values with the Five seconds before the 5 min power (AEO) time limit is reached the
corresponding measurement units. red box, the limit light and the counter appear and the box flashes.
In addition, the parameter that is nearest to its limit is displayed as an When the time limit is expired, the red box is fixed.
analog pointer on a scale (i.e. First Limit Indication) and the numerical
OEI above MCP
value of the parameter indicated by the pointer is marked by a white
rectangle. When entering the 2.5 min power (OEI) the counter appears
immediately. The limit light and the red box come on 5 sec before the
If a parameter fails, it is displayed in yellow characters without its
time limit is reached. The box flashes and becomes fixed when the time
associated numeric value.
limit is expired.
When the pilot leaves the limited range the limit box and the audio tone
remain active for another 5 sec.

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FLI -- Marking Symbology on Analog Display P1/T1 (Example TM 2B1)
Max. TOT starting (appears only during starting)
TOT starting transient (appears only during starting)

TM max. 5 sec, PW max. 2 sec
AEO Take-off Power Range, max. 5 min
AEO Max. Takeoff Power
OEI Max. Continuous Power
OEI 2.5 min Power
OEI Transient, max. 20 sec

T
T Training Mode activated

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First Limit Page (FLI) P2/T2 and P2+/T2+

The FLI page is displayed on the upper VEMD screen. It contains the Message Zone
following data:
The message zone displays messages concerning failures and
-- FLI zone for TOT, n1 (nn1 with TM), TRQ detected overlimits that are either not visible on the current display
-- mast moment indication page or require action by the crew e.g. to switch off a screen.
-- message zone The following list shows the messages in the order of their priority:
-- high information zone -- LANE 1 FAILED . . . . . . . . . . PRESS OFF1
-- low information zone -- LANE 2 FAILED . . . . . . . . . . PRESS OFF2
Mast Moment Indicator -- CAD FAILED . . . . . . . . . . . . . PRESS OFF
-- CAUTION DETECTED
The mast moment indicator indicates the bending moment of the main
rotor. When entering the yellow range (50 % MM) a yellow line appears -- VEH PARAM OVER LIMIT
under the letters MM. When entering the red range (66 % MM) the line -- GEN PARAM OVER LIMIT (normal during engine starting)
reverts to red, the LIMIT symbol and the warning GONG come on. -- DC VOLT PARAM OVER LIMIT
The time of exceedance and the maximum value (last flight and -- CROSSTALK FAILED . . . . . PRESS OFF2
accumulation) can be displayed in the maintenance mode. -- VEMD BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FAILED
-- CAD BRIGHTNESS CONTROL FAILED
NOTE A logbook entry and maintenance action is
required if the red region has been entered. NOTE Since EC135 T2+/P2+ the message GEN PARAM
Periodical maintenance action is required if a OVER LIMIT is suppressed on ground with one
helicopter is operated without or with a defective engine in start mode.
mast moment system.

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First Limit Page T2/T2+ (P2/P2+ highly similar)

Enlarged AEO
Takeoff Power Range
High Information Zone: Start
ENG FAIL 10 s Transient Dot
FADEC FAIL FLI Engine T2+/P2+ FLI Engine T2/P2
ENG MANU
IDLE ENG
TRAIN FAIL
TRAIN IDLE
may apear on both sides

marks the parameter
represented by the pointer
T
FLI FAIL
FLI DEGR
may appear as FLI DEGR
Caution on both sides
Topping
Mast Moment Indication
Select Switch
Message Zone
LIMIT Warning
LIMIT Counter Collective Grip

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High Information Zone FLI / Parameter Zone

The high information zone is located on the FLI screen at the upper left The FLI / Parameter zone indicates the engine torque (TRQ) turbine
corner for system 1 and the upper right corner for system 2. It indicates: outlet temperature (TOT) gas generator turbine speed (n1) for engine
1 (left) and for engine 2 (right) the parameters are shown in numerical
-- ENG FAIL
values. In addition the parameter which is closest to its limit drives the
-- FADEC FAIL analog pointer of the scale (i.e. First Limit Indication). The limiting
-- ENG MANU parameter is marked with a white rectangle; and underlined yellow if
-- IDLE in the caution range. Underlining changes to blinking red if a limit is
-- TRAIN reached.
-- TRAIN IDLE If a parameter fails, it is displayed in yellow without its numerical value.
Low Information Zone NOTE (TM only). In case of n1 becomes the limiting
The low information zone is located on the FLI screen at the lower left parameter the FLI needles are indicating the
corner for system 1 and the lower right corner for system 2. It indicates: so--called Delta n1. Thereby the real n1 is
calculated by air pressure and temperature in
FLI DEGR in case one of the three engine parameter becomes invalid order to receive a n1 limit for this density
FLI FAIL in case invalidity of more than one parameter. condition. Delta n1 is the margin between the
calculated and the actual n1.
NOTE In case of FLI DEGR the respective FLI needle may
be driven by a not limiting parameter. In case of
FLI FAIL the respective needle is removed. Both
indications are also displayed as a caution on the
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First Limit Page P3

Enlarged AEO
Takeoff Power Range
High Information Zone:
Start
ENG FAIL
FADEC FAIL FLI Engine P3 10 s Transient Dot
ENG MANU
IDLE ENG
TRAIN FAIL
TRAIN IDLE
may apear on both sides

marks the parameter
represented by the pointer
N1 CORR
T
VNE
FLI FAIL
FLI DEGR
may appear as FLI DEGR
Caution on both sides
Mast Moment Indication Topping

Message Zone Select Switch
LIMIT Warning
LIMIT Counter
Collective Grip

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AEO Power Bands Countdown Timer

When entering the solid yellow range the max. continuous power band AEO above MCP
is left and the H/C is operating in the 5’ take-off power band. 5’ countdown timer
Five seconds before the time limit is reached, the red flashing box, the
OEI Power Bands limit symbol and the counter appear. When the time limit is expired, the
If a OEI situation is detected the 30’’ power topping function is the red box is fixed.
default setting. Thus the 30’’ power band is available (small red triangle
OEI above MCP
in the FLI pointing at the 30’’ power limit; indication OEI HI on the right
side in the FLI, respective digital value(s) red blinking underlined when 2.5’ countdown timer (P2 only)
band is entered). Always becomes active if the power is above OEI MCP and within the
2’ power band without entering the 30’’ power band. In this case the
If desired, the pilot can select the 2’ power topping function (selector 2’ power band is extended for 30’’ (derated 30’’ power).
switch on the collective). The small red triangle appears at the 2’ power
limit and the indication OEI LO is shown in the FLI (respective digital 2.5’ countdown timer (T2 only)
value(s) yellow steady underlined when band is entered). The 2.5’ countdown timer is always active if the power is above the
MCP.
Limit Light
2’ countdown timer (P2 only)
The limit light and counter is shown in the right center part of the FLI Becomes active if the power is above OEI MCP and within the 2’ power
screen. Whenever a FLI limit is exceeded (incl. mast moment) the limit band and there has been an uninterrupted usage of the 30’’ power
light in red a box becomes visible in combination with an audio warning band for more than 5 seconds during continued operation above OEI
(gong). Furthermore, a pre--warning of a parameter exceedance has MCP.
been integrated.
30’’ countdown timer
Becomes active if the power is above OEI MCP and within the 30’’
NOTE A logbook entry is required whenever OEI power band.
maximum continuous power has been exceeded.
Only one counter is presented to the pilot at a given time, providing the
remaining time within the power band he is using.
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FLI -- Marking Symbology on Analog Display (Example T2/T2+, P2/P2+, T3/P3 highly similar)
T2/P2 P3
Max. TOT starting (appears only during starting)
TOT starting transient (appears only during starting)

TM max. 5 sec, PW max. 2 sec
AEO Take-off power range, max. 5 min
75 % T2/P2
AEO Max takeoff power T2+/P2+/T3
78 % T2+/P2+
86 % T2/P2
OEI Max. continuous power
89,5 % T2+/P2+
OEI 2.0 min power
OEI Transient, max. 30 sec
Transient dot TRQ 82% for 10 sec. OEI LO

(appears not during starting and training mode)
T Training mode activated
OEI HI T
OEI LO appears, when operating in the OEI 2.0 min. power band
Topping Symbol indicates the selected OEI
OEI HI appears, when operating in the OEI 30 sec. power band
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ENG EXCEED Caution engine parameter does not allow a minimum of 3 pulls with full single
EC135 T2 excursion time i.e. if the remaining total time is less than 90 s and 360 s
for the 30’’ and 2’ OEI power band respectively.
The ENG EXCEED caution appears on ground under the following
conditions: NOTE The ENG EXCEED caution is stored in the FADEC
Exceedance of a single time excursion in a OEI power band (2’ or 30’’). and appears at the next engine start up.
Significant exceedance of the 30’’ power band with reaching and Warnings
maintaining the following values for more than 5 seconds: 136 % LIMIT symbol with box and audio warning GONG
Tq,4.8 % n n1 (only possible in case of topping function failure) or
Two different limit conditions for the activation of the LIMIT light with
1024 °C TOT.
box and the audio GONG are possible:
If the accumulated time limit of one of the engine parameter does not
-- The LIMIT symbol with box activation due to OEI/AEO
allow a triple complete usage of the emergency power time any more
time limit exceedance.
(90 sec. within the 30” power band and 6 min. within the 2’ power
band). As soon as only 5 s of the allowed time in either power band (5’, 2’ or
30’’) are left, a LIMIT symbol with a blinking red box appears. This
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provides the pilot with a precaution that the allowed time within the
The ENG EXCEED caution appears in flight under the following power band is about to expire. If the allowed single time excursion is
conditions: consumed (counter reaches 0), the box stops blinking, turns into
Significant exceedance of the 30’’ power band with reaching and steady state. The audio GONG is triggered.
maintaining the following values for more than 5 seconds: 133 % Tq,
104.3 % n1 or 990 °C TOT (only possible in case of topping function -- The LIMIT symbol with box and activation due to
failure). limiting value exceedance.
Exceedance of a single time excursion in an OEI power band (2’ or Exceedance of one of the engine or H/C limiting parameters (30’’
30’’). In the latest FADEC software version, the caution disappears power, 5’ take-off power, mast moment) triggers the LIMIT symbol with
when the respective power band is left. the box in the steady state together with the audio signal at once.
The total allowed time in a OEI power band is expired. NOTE Whenever red limit is exceeded is evident, a
logbook entry and maintenance action is required.
The ENG EXCEED caution appears on ground under the following Depending on time and maximum value the
conditions: lifetime of the major components can be reduced
If due to the cumulated total time in one or both OEI power bands any or totally expired.

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Digital Data Display
A value within the If a parameter is invalid,

normal operating the numerical value disap-
range. pears and a yellow failure
symbol appears.
A solid white rectangle associated with a parameter indicates the parameter shown by the needle.
If operation in a yellow range is detected, a countdown timer is automatically switched on and the
digital data is yellow underlined.
If operation in the red range is detected, the red underlining of the digits flashes.

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Electrical and Vehicle Parameters (ELEC/VEH)

General Outside Air Temperature (OAT)
The page for the parameters of the engines and of the electrical The sensor for the OAT can be found on the RH lower shell, close to
system is displayed automatically on the lower VEMD screen. The the forward cross tube, and will provide the respective information to
units for the various parameters on this page can be selected in the the CPDS.
configuration mode.
Ice Rate (LWC) / Cargo Hook HOOK / Cable Length CABLE
The following parameters can be displayed:
LWC (Liquid Water Content), HOOK and CABLE share the same
-- outside air temperature OAT indication field. Depending on the configuration it is possible to toggle
-- load on cargo hook, cable length of external hoist, ice between the indication by using the “+” or “--” key.
warning system (options)
-- voltage and current
Voltage and Current
-- oil pressure and oil temperature of the engines and of the The voltage and current indication shows the voltage which supplies
main transmission. the essential bus bars. Additionally the generator current and the
battery current is monitored in the background.
The oil pressure and temperature indication consists of a vertical bar
with upper and lower limits for each parameter and a numeric display Oil Pressure and Temperatures
with an associated unit of measurement.
Within the vehicle field, oil pressures and temperatures are indicated.
Some parameters, displayed on the ELEC/VEH fields can be varied. They are grouped to systems. The indications consist of vertical bar
By using the SELECT key, a white box is brought up highlighting the graphs with upper and lower limits. The numerical value of a parameter
Optionals field. Further action on the key toggles the box to the is permanently displayed. If the respective parameter enters the
GEN--Field which can also be varied. Changes are done by using the caution range, it is additionally underlined yellow. When a limit is
“+” and “--” keys, if the change should be kept, the ENTER key has to reached the underlining changes to flashing red.
be pressed, otherwise the indication will switch back to the default
value. NOTE In addition to the flashing underline the limit bar
graph will widen.
In case a value is invalid, “XXX” is displayed in yellow characters.
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Engine and Electrical System Parameter
VNE
IAS
Outside Air Temperature VNE 140 KTS

External Load: [kg, lb]
Cable Length [m, ft] HOOK kg
Ice Warning System
Generator Field:
DC [V], GEN [AMPS], BAT [AMPS]
Bar Graph Markings

for Pressure and Temperature
[bar. psi. °C]
PW TM

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VNE Emergency
In the P3 / T3 helicopters the CPDS shall continuously calculate the In case of OEI condition the VNE is the same than in AEO operation
never exceed speed VNE. but never greater than 110kts.
In case of steady autorotation the VNE is the same than in AEO
The calculated VNE is a funtion of gross aircraft weight, pressure operation but never greater than 90kts.
altitude and OAT. The calculation can be influenced by the selection
of the current gross weight. The three possible choices are: Malfuntion
-- Weight > 2800 kg In case of a loss of IAS information (e.g. loss of ADC) the caution IAS
-- Weight < 2600 kg will appear on the VEH/ELEC Page below the VNE. If the calculated
-- Weight > 2600 kg < 2800 kg airspeed will be exceeded the VNE Warning will no longer appear. The
VNE calculation is not affected and will still show the maximum allowed
Selection airspeed.
On the VEH/ELEC Page the weight can be selected by pushing the
Select button until the respective field is reached. From there on the
selection is done via the + / -- keys. Pushing select again
acknowledges the choice. Now VNE will be displayed with an arrow and
an airspeed in kts. The pointer upwards means >2800 Kg. The pointer
down means <2600 kg while the pointer to the right stands for in
between 2600 kg and 2800 kg. The selection can be changed in flight
as fuel will be consumed and the gross mass will be reduced.
ALERT
If IAS is higher than the calculated VNE an alert will appear on the FLI.
The Limit Box will appear together with an audio alert. In addition VNE
will be displayed with a red flashing underline below the Limit box. On
the VEH ELEC page VNE will be underlined by a flashing red line.

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ELEC/VEH -- Bar Graph Display
Normal operation range Caution range, the numeric Maximum range, the numeric If there is an invalid para-
value is yellow underlined value is red underlined meter, a yellow symbol
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SYSTEM STATUS Page

General Message Line
The SYSTEM STATUS page is displayed on the lower VEMD screen In the Message line various engine states are indicated:
and is called up by way of the SCROLL key. FADEC data from the -- FLIGHT
respective engines are displayed.
-- IDLE
Depressing the SCROLL key again toggles through the Inflight Engine -- STOP
Power Check pages. Return to the normal page ELEC/VEH is done by
-- FADEC
SCROLL again or directly by RESET.
-- REDUND (TM)
SYSTEM STATUS Page -- DEGRADE (TM)
The MSG and FAIL lines display messages and error codes. These -- FAIL
lines can be accessed individually with the SELECT key. When a line -- FADEC MINR (PW)
is selected, the + or -- key can be pressed to continuously cycle the Fail Line
current messages and error codes for FADEC 1 and FADEC 2
simultaneously in their respective order. Below the Message Line, the respective malfunctions will be
displayed. For further information the respective engine maintenance
The values of the parameters of FADEC 1 and FADEC 2 are displayed manual has to be consulted.
below the MSG and FAIL lines and are continuously updated.
E.g.:
The units for the various parameters on this page can be selected in
the configuration mode. -- T1
-- P0
One helpful information in addition to the FADEC parameters is the
collective lever position CLP. -- CLP
In the lower part a subsystem information is shown. Data from FCDS1
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SYSTEM STATUS Page
SCROLL SELECT SELECT SCROLL

XXXXX MSG XXXXX XXXXX FAIL XXXXX
activates “system
failure” function + or -- + or --
back to the previous page

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System Status Page (TM)
Software up to 2003 (TM) Software 2003 (TM) and subsequent
SYSTEM STATUS SYSTEM STATUS

XXXXXXXXXX MSG XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX MSG XXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXX FAIL XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX FAIL XXXXXXXXXX
F XXXX.X PO XXX.X mBAR F F XXXX.X PO XXX.X mBAR F
XX.X EGT XX.X °C A A XX.X EGT XX.X °C A
A TRQ trim X.XX % X.XX TRQ trim X.XX %
X.XX
D N2 D D N2 D
XXX.X XXX.X % XXX.X XXX.X %
E XXX.X N2 trim XXX.X % E E XXX.X N2 trim XXX.X % E
C XX.X T1 XX.X °C C C XX.X T1 XX.X °C C
1 XX.X CLP XX.X % 2 1 XX.X CLP XX.X % 2
--XX.X Fuel Temp --XX.X °C
FCDS1/AFCS SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX

FCDS2 SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX
MSG . . . . . . MSG Indication: IDLE... N2 . . . . . . . . Power Turbine RPM

FAIL . . . . . . . FADEC Failure Codes N2 trim . . . . . n2 Ref. Speed Trim Value
PO . . . . . . . . FADEC Ambient Pressure T1 . . . . . . . . . Engine Inlet Air Temperature
EGT . . . . . . . Exhaust Gas Temperature CLP . . . . . . . Collective Lever Position
TRQ . . . . . . . Torque Trim Value Fuel Temp . . Fuel Temperature (only T3 and fuelflow sensors)

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System Status Page PW
Software up to 2003 (PW) Software 2003 (PW) and subsequent

XXXX.X PO XXXX.X mBAR F F XXXX.X PO XXXX.X mBAR F
F XX.X CLP XX.X % XX.X CLP XX.X %
A A A A
X.XX Q. GT X.XX % D X.XX Q. GT X.XX %
D N2 D N2 D
XXX.X XXX.X % E XXX.X XXX.X %
E XXX.X N2 trim XXX.X % E XXX.X N2 trim XXX.X % E
C C C C
XX.X T1 XX.X °C XX.X T1 XX.X °C
1 2 1 2
XXXX.X TOT.T XXXX.X °C XXXX.X TOT.T XXXX.X °C
XX N1. der XX %/s XX N1. der XX %/s
X.X Q. mat X.X % X.X Q. mat X.X %
FCDS1/AFCS SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX

FCDS2 SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX
MSG . . . . . . MSG Indication: IDLE... N2 trim . . . . . n2 Ref. Speed Trim Value

FAIL . . . . . . . FADEC Failure Code T1 . . . . . . . . . Engine Inlet Air Temperature
PO . . . . . . . . FADEC Ambient Pressure TOT.T . . . . . TOT Trim
CLP . . . . . . . Collective Lever Position N1. der . . . . n1 Derivated
Q. GT . . . . . . Torque Gain Trim Q. mat . . . . . Torque Match
N2 . . . . . . . . Power Turbine RPM

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System Status Page PW
Software V2012 (PW) default Software 2012 (PW) extended

XXXX.X PO XXXX.X mBAR F F XXXX.X PO XXXX.X mBAR F
F XX.X CLP XX.X % XX.X CLP XX.X %
A A A A
X.XX Q. mat X.XX % D --XX.X Q. B --XX.X %
D N2 D N2 D
XXX.X XXX.X % E XXX.X XXX.X %
E XXX.X N2 trim XXX.X % E XXX.X N2 trim XXX.X % E
C C C C
XX.X T1 XX.X °C XX.X T1 XX.X °C
2 1
1 XXXX.X TOT.T XXXX.X °C XXXXX TOT.I XXXXX RPM 2
XX N1. der XX %/s XX TOT.S XX %/s
- XX.X Fuel Temp - XX.X °C --XX.X Fuel Temp --XX.X °C
FCDS1/AFCS SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX FCDS1/AFCS SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX

FCDS2 SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX FCDS2 SUBSYSTEM XXXXXX XXXXXX
MSG . . . . . . MSG Indication: IDLE... N2 trim . . . . . n2 Ref. Speed Trim Value Q. mat . . . . . Torque Match
FAIL . . . . . . . FADEC Failure Code T1 . . . . . . . . . Engine Inlet Air Temperature Q. B . . . . . . . Torque Bias Trim Value
PO . . . . . . . . FADEC Ambient Pressure TOT.T . . . . . TOT Trim
CLP . . . . . . . Collective Lever Position TOT.I . . . . . . TOT MGT Intercept
N2 . . . . . . . . Power Turbine RPM TOT.S . . . . . TOT MGT Slope
Fuel Temp . . Fuel Temperature N1. der . . . . n1 Derivated

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Inflight Engine Power Check Page

This option allows to perform periodical engine power checks very NOTE For operation of the Inflight Engine Power Check
comfortably. Performing a ground power check, one engine is set to see MSM and Flight Manual chapter 5.
idle and the other engine has to be capable of developing sufficient Nevertheless the results must be recorded in the
power without exceeding the given limits. In flight, the power check is helicopter’s documentation.
carried out in twin engine level flight. If all conditions are fulfilled, the
power check data are stored automatically. The conditions for the NOTE An Inflight Power Check is established in addition
power check are shown at the display. to the Ground Power Check. This flight check will
Pressing SCROLL at the VEMD a second time enters the Inflight mainly be used to establish a power trend
Engine Power Check page. Information is given how to obtain the monitoring, e. g. every 100 fh. It is no alternative to
correct test conditions (e.g. “reduce generator power”, “perform level the Ground Power Check. Refer to the approved
flight >65 KIAS”). FLM.
If the conditions for the power check are fulfilled, the button ENTER
has to be pressed to start the power check. During the check a loading
bar will show the progress. When the check has been accomplished,
the margin will be displayed and the respective engine parameters are
stored.
The FADEC will calculate a maximum permissible value (TOT for PW;
n1 for TM) based on the current environmental conditions. The
difference between the calculated and the determined values is called
margin. If the actual value is below the calculated one, the margin is
shown positive. Should the engine no longer be capable of developing
sufficient power, the margin is underlined yellow and negative.
Stored data can be accessed again in the maintenance mode
selection INFLIGHT EPC RESULT.
The Inflight Engine Power Check Page is standard from software
version 2005 and following versions. From software version 2003 until
version 2005 it was optional.

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Inflight Engine Power Check Page
EPC Page EPC Result Page
INFLIGHT ENGINE POWER CHECK INFLIGHT EPC RESULT

WITH SANDFILTER
SANDFILTER SELECT NOT INSTALLED FLIGHTNUMBER: 23
BLEED AIR CONSUMERS SWITCH OFF
PRESSURE ALTITUDE < 10000ft ENG1 ENG2
GENERATOR LOAD REDUCE
888.8 TRQ % 888.8
STEADY LEVEL FLT > 65KIAS PERFORM
ENG TRQ 2 x 60% ADJUST 8888 TOT °C 8888
IF COLL STOP REACHED DISMATCH TRQ 888.8 N1 % 888.8
EPC START PRESS ENTER 88888 ALT ft 88888
--88.8 OAT °C --88.8
MARGIN
NOT AVAILABLE N1 % --888.8
ENG1 MARGIN ENG2
REPEAT N1% --2.3

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EPC Fail Page

The following parameters are required for the EPC:
-- TRQ
-- TOT
-- N1
-- PO
-- TO
If one of the parameters is not valid, the EPC cannot be performed. In
this case the EPC Fail Page will appear and the invalid parameters are
displayed.

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Inflight Engine Power Check Result Page
EPC Fail Page
INFLIGHT ENGINE POWER CHECK

NOT AVAILABLE
INVALID PARAMETERS:
N1
P02

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CAUTION/FUEL FAIL Page

The CAUTION/FUEL FAIL page is displayed automatically on the
lower VEMD screen if the CAD has failed.
At the same time, the n n1 information in the FLI (Turbomeca Versions
only) is lost and the FLI DEGR caution is triggered in the FLI and in the
CAUTION/FUEL FAIL page in the system I and system II column.
Since the fuel information is only available on the CAD the
CAUTION/FUEL FAIL page shows an empty yellow box where
normally the fuel quantity is displayed. Furthermore, only a degraded
caution list is available, indicated by CAU DEGR in the miscellaneous
field.

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CAUTION/FUEL Fail Page (Example TM)
FLI DEGR CAU DEGR FLI DEGR
FUEL KG
QUANTITY
NOT
AVAILABLE

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CAUTION/BACKUP Page
The CAUTION/BACKUP page is displayed on the CAD only if the
VEMD fails completely or has been deactivated. The following data are
displayed:
-- Cautions (degraded indication only)
-- Advisories
-- Numeric readout of fuel contents in main and supply tanks.
-- Engine 1 and 2 torque on analog scale with numeric
limiting values.
If a torque channel fails, the associated pointer and numerical readout
are faded out; the scale and TRQ parameter turn yellow.
As this page represents an emergency operating mode, no other
pages or data can be presented.

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CAUTION/BACKUP Page
CAUTION/ADVISORY Half Page EC135 T2/P2
EC135 T2+/P2+
EC135 T1/P1
Supply Tank 1 Supply Tank 2
BACKUP Page
Main Tank

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FLIGHT REPORT Page

The ELEC/VEH page will automatically switch to the FLIGHT REPORT
page only if both engine n1 RPM drop below 50 % and the oil pressure
in the main transmission is less than 1 bar (GROUND STATUS).
The page contains the following data:
-- flight number and flight duration
-- gas generator turbine cycles
-- power turbine cycles
-- impeller cycles (Pratt&Whitney only)
-- mast moment overlimit times (SW 2003 and up)
-- failure indication of the effected system (SW 2003 and up).
Mast Moment overlimits are only shown if they occured during this
flight.
Failure messages like “CPDS” “FCDS” “AFCS” are only displayed if
respective failures occured during this flight.
The page is automatically cleared upon initiation of the next start
phase.
Returning from this page to the nominal page is possible only by
operating the RESET key.

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Flight Report Page PW
Software up to 2003 Software 2003 and up
FLIGHT REPORT FLIGHT REPORT

FLIGHT NUMBER XXXXX FLIGHT NUMBER XXXXX
DURATION 1 h 21 min DURATION 1 h 21 min
XX.XX CYCLE N1 XX.XX FLIGHT / TOTAL CYCLE FLIGHT / TOTAL
XXXXX.XX TOTAL XXXXX.XX XX.XX / XXXX.XX N1 XX.XX / XXXX.XX
XX.XX CYCLE N2 XX.XX XX.XX / XXXX.XX N2 XX.XX / XXXX.XX
XX.XX / XXXX.XX NP XX.XX / XXXX.XX
XXXXX.XX TOTAL XXXXX.XX
XX.XX CYCLE NP XX.XX OVERLIMIT TIME MAX
TOTAL MM > 66 % XX mn XX.X s XXX.X %
XXXXX.XX XXXXX.XX
MM > 78 % XX mn XX.X s XXX.X %
OVER LIMIT DETECTED
FAILURE DETECTED FAILURE: CPDS FCDS1/AFCS FCDS2
EXIT - > PRESS RESET EXIT - > PRESS RESET
FLIGHT NUMBER . . . Number of the last flight

DURATION . . . . . . . . . Duration of the last flight
CYCLE N1/N2 . . . . . . Number of Cycles n1/n2
CYCLE NP . . . . . . . . . Number of Impeller Cycles (PW)
TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total Number of Cycles n1/n2/Impeller
MM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refers to Mast Moment

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CPDS Switch Over Functions

General
Depending upon how many screens of the CPDS are available, the
pages on the CAD and VEMD can be switched manually and
automatically.
Three operating modes of the CPDS are possible:
-- normal mode (3 screens available)
-- derivative mode (2 screens available)
-- backup mode (1 screen available).
Normal Mode
In the normal mode all three screens are operative. All pages are
available in a variety of combinations, except the CAUTION/BACKUP
and CAUTION/FUEL FAIL page.
The pages can be selected manually via the SCROLL key.
If the RESET key on the VEMD is pressed, the standard pages will
reappear on the screen.

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CPDS -- Normal Mode
Normal mode in the phases “shut--down, start, relight, flight”
CAUTION SCROLL CAUTION

FLI FLI
FUEL FUEL
ELEC SYSTEM
VEH STATUS
Exception: when shifting from “flight” to “shut--down” phase
CAUTION automatically CAUTION

FLI FLI
FUEL FUEL
ELEC
FLIGHT
VEH REPORT
RESET

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Derivative Mode with one VEMD Line off

The VEMD consists of a housing with two integral screens and two
processing modules (lanes) which are each plugged into one of the
screens within the housing. Although they are logically linked, they can
also operate independent of each other. Therefore, if a screen or a
processing module fails, the part of the VEMD that is still functioning
will still be able to present the most important data.
If one of the VEMD screens fails in flight, the FLI page will continue to
be displayed on the intact VEMD screen, the CAD will display the
CAUTION/FUEL page (degraded caution indication), and the
ELEC/VEH page will be available when the SCROLL key is used. On
the ground, the page SYSTEM STATUS can also be selected.
The FLI or CAUTION/FUEL FAIL pages will automatically switch to the
FLIGHT REPORT page only if both engine RPM drops below 50 %
and the oil pressure in the main transmission is less than 1 bar
(GROUND STATUS).

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Derivative Mode with one VEMD Lane off
flight phase shut down phase ground phase
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION SCROLL

FLI FLI FLI
FUEL FUEL FUEL
SCROLL RESET SCROLL

ELEC SYSTEM
VEH STATUS
ELEC ELEC ELEC

FLIGHT
FLI FLI SCROLL
VEH VEH REPORT VEH

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Derivative Mode with CAD off

The CAUTION/FUEL FAIL page will appear automatically on the lower
VEMD screen.

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Derivative Mode with CAD off
flight phase shut--down phase
FLI
CAU
XXX
automatically
SCROLL
FLI
basic page
SYSTEM
STATUS
RESET
FLI FLI
SCROLL
ELEC
FLIGHT
VEH REPORT

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Backup Mode with CAD and one VEMD Lane off

If one of the VEMD screens fails in flight, the FLI page will be presented
on the intact VEMD screen.
With the SCROLL button the CAUTION/FUEL FAIL page and the
ELEC/VEH page can be selected.

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Backup Mode with CAD and one VEMD Line off
flight phase shut--down phase
SCROLL
FLI
automatically
basic page
SCROLL ELEC
VEH
RESET
CAU SCROLL FLIGHT

REPORT
XXX

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Backup Mode with both VEMD Lines off

If only the CAD is still operative, the CAUTION/BACKUP page is
displayed.
No other pages are available any more.

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Backup Mode with both VEMD Lines off
CAU
BACKUP

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Maintenance Menu
The maintenance menu is displayed on the VEMD (upper screen). The
sub menues provide access to flight and failure data. The following sub
menues are possible:
-- Flight Report
-- Failure
-- Over Limit
-- Inflight EPC Result
-- Trans Data
-- Funct. Times
-- Data Loading.
The maintenance mode can only be entered when the engines are
detected in the “shut-down” state (GROUND STATUS). The VEMD
screens must be switched off, the CAD must be switched on.

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Maintenance Menu
Entry to Maintenance Menu: simultaneous press the

The operation must follow press both keys four keys and hold until
within two seconds to switch off RELEASE KEY appears
OFF1 SCROLL OFF1

MAINTENANCE MENU
FLIGHT REPORT
FAILURE
OVERLIMIT
OFF2 RESET OFF2
INFLIGHT EPC RESULT
TRANS.DATA
FUNCT. TIMES
DATALOADING
SELECT ENTER RESET
to scroll through enters the EXIT

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Flight Report
Flight Report History Page
The Flight Report History page shows CPDS flight numbers and
indicates duration of the respective flight.
Duration counting starts if:
-- n1 RPM engine 1 or engine 2 > 50 %
-- XMSN oil pressure is > 1 bar
-- angle of collective lever CLP > 28.5 (TM) or 17 % (PW ).
The Flight Report History can only be entered when the ground state
is detected. The page stores the last 32 flights. They are selectable
with the + / -- button.
NOTE No. 1 of the 32 stored flights is always the latest

flight.

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Flight Report History Page PW
Software up to 2003 Software 2003 and up
FLIGHT REPORT HISTORY FLIGHT REPORT HISTORY

PG FLIGHT NUMBER XXXXX
PG
1 DURATION 1 h 21 min
CPDS FLIGHT NO.: 234 1
DURATION: 01 h 25 mn - FLIGHT / TOTAL CYCLE FLIGHT / TOTAL
--
XX.XX / XXXX.XX N1 XX.XX / XXXXX.X
12
XX.XX / XXXX.XX N2 XX.XX / XXXXX.X 12
+ XX.XX / XXXX.XX NP XX.XX / XXXXX.X
+
32 32
OVERLIMIT TIME MAX
MM > 66% XX mn XX.X s XXX.X %
MM OVERLIMIT DETECTED MM > 78% XX mn XX.X s XXX.X %
FAILURE DETECTED
FAILURE: CPDS FCDS1/AFCS/FCDS2
EXIT PRESS RESET EXIT PRESS RESET

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Failure
Flight Selection Page NOTE If power is supplied to the aircraft’s electrical
system and a failure on ground is detected (e.g.
The Flight Selection page indicates flights on which failures occured.
internal/external check) the CPDS stores this
It shows the flight numbers and the number of accumulated failures
failure. The CPDS uses the next flight number to
during that flight.
store those failure codes. They can be displayed in
The failure memory contains 256 failures which are organized in a the Flight Report History page.
circular buffer.
By pressing the ENTER button the failures of the selected flight will be
displayed in detail.
The example shows 10 failures. Pressing ENTER activates a sub page
giving the information that 8 failures occured at the VEMD and 2 at the
CAD. On this sub-- page, the VEMD or CAD can be selected.
By pressing ENTER again, the respective failures are shown. With +/--
it is possible to scroll through all failures. A failure code is shown in the
upper part of the screen. Sometimes a message “to see param. press
ENTER” appears at the screen. Then it is possible to get detailed
information about this specific failure and a further sub-- page can be
entered. Pressing EXIT enables to jump back one sub--page level.
The SDS contains a list with the respective failure codes. Most of the
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Flight Selection Page / Subsystem Selection
FLIGHT SELECTION SUBSYSTEM SELECTION
FLIGHT NO. 57
17
SUBSYSTEM NO. FAIL
+ VEMD 8
FLIGHT NO. NO. FAIL
57 12 10 CAD 2
--

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Overlimit
Overlimit Menu Page
The Overlimit page shows the last 8 flight numbers. By selecting one
flight number a new page appears.
This page shows two ranges (MM > 66 %, > 78 %) together with the
time of exceedance and the maximum reached moment.
The lower two lines are indicating the cumulated time for the two
ranges.
NOTE Change of display or rotor mast must be recorded

at the helicopter’s log book. After maintenance,
MM overlimits can be erased by Airbus Helicopters
personnel.

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Overlimit Menu Page
ENTER
example: example:
OVERLIMIT MENU MM OVERLIMIT FLT NO. 215
215 LIMIT TIME MAX

214
213 MM > 66 % 0 mn 35 s 79.9 %
FLIGHT MM > 78 % 0 mn 12 s 79.9 %
NUMBER. 212
211
210 MM > 66% ACC. TIME: 31 mn 12 s
209
MM > 78% ACC. TIME: 02 mn 12 s
208
SELECT NUMBER AND ENTER EXIT PRESS RESET

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Inflight Engine Power Check (Inflight EPC)

Inflight EPC Result
The engine power has to be checked due to the regular inspection
intervals. To simplifiy the procedure an engine power check page was
created.
Stored data can be accessed again in the maintenance mode
selection INFLIGHT EPC RESULT.
The inflight EPC menu shows the last 8 flights where a power check
was performed. This enables a trend monitoring by comparing the
previous results.
The following data are stored:
-- engine torque TRQ
-- engine TOT
-- n1
-- altitude in feet
-- OAT
-- margin
The altitude is based on standard pressure (1013.25 hPa). Therefore
the standard pressure has to be adjusted at the Instrument Control
Panel (ICP).
The power check results have to be recorded in the helicopter’s
documentation.

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INFLIGHT EPC RESULT
INFLIGHT EPC MENU INFLIGHT EPC RESULT

WITH SANDFILTER
FLIGHTNUMBER: 23
10 ENG1 ENG2
6 888.8 TRQ % 888.8

8888 TOT °C 8888
FLIGHT 888.8 N1 % 888.8
88888 ALT ft 88888
NUMBER --88.8 OAT °C --88.8
MARGIN
NOT AVAILABLE N1 % --888.8
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Transfer Data Functional Times

Transfer Data is used to copy data from one VEMD lane to the other The Functional Times page shows the accumulated flight hours and
in case one of the processor modules has been changed or a function times for the VEMD modules 1 and 2 and the function times
configuration difference between the processor lanes has been for the CAD.
indicated.
TRANSFER DATA FUNCTIONAL TIMES
TRANS. DATA : 1(L) 2(R) MODULE 1 FLIGHT TIMES: XXXXXX h

TRANS. DATA : 2(R) 1(L) MODULE 1 FUNCT. TIMES: XXXXXX h
MODULE 2 FLIGHT TIMES: XXXXXX h

MODULE 2 FUNCT. TIMES: XXXXXX h
CAD FUNCT. TIMES XXXXXX h

NO / YES

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Data Loading
With Data Loading a customized configuration file can be uploaded NOTE With the Avionique Novelle Configuration Tool
(e.g. modified caution list). (software, board for PC, connecting cable to
maintenance connectors) the customer can upload
modified configuration files prepared by Airbus
Helicopters. The current software version remains
unchanged, only the basic configuration file will be
overwritten.
DATA LOADING

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A/C CONFIG Page

The A/C CONFIG page is displayed on the VEMD (upper screen). The -- EXTERNAL LOAD [N/I], [HOOK], [CABLE]
selected setting option in an equipment data field is modified by the + Setting for whether a cargo hook or an external mounted
and -- keys. The next data field to be modified can then be selected with hoist system is installed. Depending on the setting, the
the SELECT key. The modified configuration is stored by selecting the display on the page ELEC/VEH remains empty, HOOK with
data field VALID with the SELECT key and then pressing the ENTER the measurement unit kg or lb or CABLE with the
key. The system then skips back to the standard MENU page. measurement unit m or ft are shown, if associated
However, if the data field ABORT is selected and the ENTER key is modification on HOOK/CABLE is installed (STC of
pressed, the options in the data fields remain unchanged and the Manufacturer)
standard MENU page is displayed again. -- FUEL FLOW WITH SENSOR [I], [N/I]
The CONFIG mode can only be entered in GROUND STATUS. The Setting for whether a fuel flow meter is installed. If N/I is set
VEMD screens must be switched off, the CAD must be switched on the description and numeric value on page CAU/FUEL are
before entering the A/C CONFIG page. hidden.
-- FUEL UNIT [LITER], [kg or lb], [US GALLON],
The following parameters can be set on the A/C CONFIG page
[IMP. GALLON]
(I = installed, N/I = not installed):
Setting for which measurement unit is used to display the
-- AUXILIARY FUEL TANK [I], [N/I] contents of the fuel tank. Depending on the setting, the
Setting for whether an auxiliary tank is installed. If N/I is set appropriate measurement unit is shown next to the numeric
the graphic display disappears from the page CAU/FUEL tank displays on the page CAU/FUEL or CAU/BACKUP.
and the digital value from the page CAU/BACKUP. -- UNIT SYSTEM [SI], [IMPERIAL]
-- BATTERY TEMP. PROBE [I], [N/I] (up to software V2002) Setting for which unit system is used. See table below.
Setting for whether a temperature sensor for the battery is -- ALT. AND SPEED UNIT [FEET], [METER]
installed. Determines which measurement unit is used. Depending
-- ICING RATE SYSTEM [I], [N/I] (from software V2003) on the setting, the appropriate measurement unit is shown
Setting for whether an ice detection system is installed. next to the numeric display on the page ELEC/VEH.
When I is set, the display on page ELEC/VEH is the LWC -- MAST MOMENT [I], [N/I]
message with a triangle pointer (LWC = Liquid Water Setting for whether a mast moment system is installed.
Content). When N/I is set the display on the page FLI is not visible.
-- SECOND BATTERY [I], [N/I]
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A/C CONFIG Page

simultaneously press the
Entry to CONFIG--Mode:
press both keys four keys and hold until
The operation must follow
to switch off RELEASE KEY appears
within two seconds
OFF1 SELECT OFF1

AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION
AUXILIARY FUEL TANK : N/I
ICING RATE SYSTEM : N/I and
SECOND BATTERY : N/I
EXTERNAL LOAD : N/I OFF2 ENTER OFF2
FUEL FLOW WITH SENSOR : N/I
FUEL UNIT : KG
UNIT SYSTEM : SI
ALT. AND SPEED UNIT : FT SELECT SELECT
MAST MOMENT : I
+ --
VALID / ABORT
to scroll through installed not installed valid/abort
the fields
A/C CONFIG Page (starting with SW V2003) ENTER

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Unit System
The possible settings for the parameter “UNIT SYSTEM” are SI and
IMPERIAL. The table lists the units for the setting SI and IMPERIAL:
Parameters SI IMPERIAL
Height m ft
Temp. (TOT, EOT) _C _F
Temp. (OAT) _C _F
RPM/Torque (N1, TRQ) % %
Fuel quantity kg, l lb, l, US gallon,
IMP. gallon
Weight Kg (lb) lb
Hour h h
Minute min min
Second s s
Electrical power W W
Flow rate Kg/h, l/h lb/h, l/h,
US galllon/h,
IMP. gallon/h
Electrical current A A
Electrical voltage V V
Speed 1/min (RPM) 1/min (RPM)
Pressure (EOP) bar psi
Speed kts kts

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CPDS Software Versions Overview

The software version can be identified with the last two digits in the part V2000B (Part Number: ...04)
number (e.g. part number ...02 corresponds software version V1999).
Generator current limitation change: Gen. Amps underlined yellow
The major features of the different CPDS software versions and some when reaching 180 A (before 200 A).
changes depending on h/c serial number are shown in the following
Certified for TM engine upgrade 2B1A_1 (TU45 installed).
listings:
V2001A (Part Number: ...05)
V1999 (Part Number ...02)
Integration of PW 206B2 engine.
Basic Version for EC135 T1 (TM 2B1 engines) and P1 (PW 206B
Mast moment over limit recording.
engines).
CPDS configuration change possible via ARINC 485 bus included.
Mast moment indication > 50 % yellow range, > 78 % red range.
The supply tank volumes reverts from blue into yellow if no transfer is V2001B (Part Number: ...06)
provided or if the supply tanks volumes are below a certain value.
Mast moment exceedance can be deleted.
V2000A (Part Number: ...03) Certification of the TRAINING MODE (single engine) for EC135 P1
(PW 206B engines) and EC135 T1 (TM 2B1 engines).
Modified mast moment indication:
Caution FUEL is integrated.
> 50 % MM underlined yellow
> 66 % MM underlined red and flashing (GONG, LIMIT in a red box). V2002 (Part Number: ...07)
Certified for TM engine upgrade 2B1A. Certification for Training Mode (dual engine) EC135 T2 (TM 2B2
Modified FLI: engines); integration of the modified fuel system.
P1/T1 Transient torque layout change (red dot from 12.5 to 14).

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V2003 (Part Number: ...08)

Certification of Training Mode (dual engine) EC135 P2 (PW 206B2);
integration of icing rate indication, inflight engine power check is now
possible.
V2005 (Part Number: ...09)

This CPDS software is needed for the new EC135 T2+ / P2+ version.
V2010 (Port Number: ...10)

Change of ice detection domain limits
Engine cycle counting increase from 4 to 5 digits
Change of minimum TOT domain limit from --60°C to --110°C for TM
engines
Improved calculation (correct rounding) of mast--moment exceedance
accumulated time in the maintenance mode
Indication of SW error 4001, 4002 and 4003 in maintenance mode
V2012 (Port Number: ...11)

This CPDS software is needed for the new EC 135 P3/T3 version.
NOTE For the certification status of the software version

and the respective features refer to Flight Manual.

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H/C Serial Number Changes Overview

Up to S/N 120 S/N 337 and up
CPDS over temperature indication separate light (temperature sensor New interior fairing.
adjusted to 63 °C).
S/N 445 and up
Voltage adjustment unit installed under the cover of the instrument
panel. The LH ventilation lines within the fuel cells are no more installed.
S/N 121 and up S/N 505 and up

CPDS over temperature indication integrated in the CAD caution list MTOM 2910 kg, new twist grips, RH Air Data Computer is standard,
(temperature sensor adjusted between 51 and 55 °C). a different type of gearbox oil is used in the main gearbox.
Voltage adjustment unit installed in the sensor units under the cabin S/N 830 and up
floor.
New doubler and rivets at AFT ring frame of tail boom.
S/N 169 and up
S/N 870 and up
Only CPDS cockpit is available.
New FWD ring frame at tail boom without life limit.
S/N 218 and up
S/N 1055 and up
Maintenance connector installed in front of the center console
Upgrade to MTOM 2950 kg, incl. upgraded lead lag dampers.
(possible retrofit back to S/N 169).
S/N 250 and up

Modified fuel system (increased volume, modified vent lines and
indication system).
S/N 318 and up

CPDS software 2003.

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Warning Unit
General Warning Indications

The warning unit centrally monitors several systems and provides The warning unit accomodates eight warning indications. They appear
visual and audio indications of arising malfunctions. red when illuminated and black when inactive. Each warning indication
The unit contains the indication and evaluation units for each simultaneously initiates a gong.
monitored system as well as a power supply unit. One switch per
engine facilitates closure of the fuel valve.
The significance of the warning indications is outlined in the respective
Any failure of the CDS/CPDS has no effect on the warning unit. system chapters. The following are displayed:
Power Supply -- LOW FUEL 1

-- LOW FUEL 2
The warning unit is supplied by the ESSENTIAL BUSBAR 1 and 2 via
the overhead panel installed circuit breakers: -- AP. A. TRIM (Autopilot)
-- ROTOR RPM
-- WARN SYS I
-- BAT TEMP
-- WARN SYS II
-- BAT DISCH (Battery discharged)
Test -- XMSN OIL P
To test the function of the indicator lights and also the audio warnings, -- CARGO SMOKE
a test switch TEST CDS/WARN UNIT is installed in the overhead
panel.

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Warning Unit Side-view EMER OFF SWITCH

Safety Guard
EMER OFF SW released

shut off valve is closed
white rim is visible
FIRE WARNING Eng. 1 EMER OFF SW pressed

EMER OFF SW 1 shut off valve is open
Press to release white rim is not visible
EMER OFF SW 1 panel

Illuminates together with
instrument lights
EMER LOW ROTOR LOW EMER

OFF FUEL 1 RPM FUEL 2 OFF
SW 1 SW 2
BAT BAT XMSN AP CARGO
ACTIVE TEMP DISCH OILP A.TRIM SMOKE ACTIVE
ACTIVE
Illuminates white, if the EMER
OFF SW has been released

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AP. A. TRIM XMSN OIL P

The warning AP. A. TRIM indicates a failure of the autopilot system. It The red indication XMSN OIL P comes on when both oil pressure
is illuminated for 10 seconds. The signal is triggered by the autopilot values in the main gearbox are below 0.5 bar.
computers.
CARGO SMOKE
Rotor RPM
The ROTOR--RPM warning monitors a total of three limit values. It The red indication CARGO SMOKE appears, when there is a signal
reacts in various ways depending on which limit value is exeeded or from the smoke detector in the rear cargo compartment (optional).
gone below. FIRE--Warning with EMER OFF SW Switch
-- rotor RPM < 95 % (<97 % T2(+) / P2(+)) The warning unit consists of the fire warning logic circuit and FIRE
A steady red indication of ROTOR RPM and a pulsed tone indication with switch EMER OFF SW 1 and ACTIVE-indication resp.
is generated. (The pulsed tone can be switched off with FIRE indication with switch EMER OFF SW 2 and ACTIVE-indication.
AUDIO RES.) The fire warning logic circuit displays individual fire warnings for engine
-- rotor RPM ≧106 % 1 and engine 2 and activates the fire extinguisher system if necessary.
The red indication ROTOR RPM flashes and a gong can be Operation of the switch EMER OFF SW 1 cuts the fuel supply to
heard. (The gong can be switched off with AUDIO RES.) engine 1 and the ACTIVE indication illuminates. Switch EMER OFF
-- rotor RPM ≧112 % SW 2 cuts the fuel supply to engine 2.
The red indication ROTOR RPM flashes and a continuous n1 RPM Monitoring
tone is generated. (The tone cannot be switched off)
The n1 RPM is monitored for both engines separately. If the speed
BAT TEMP drops below 50 % signals are sent to the CPDS/CDS and
The red indication BAT TEMP comes on when there is a battery -- the ENG FAIL caution is triggered
overtemperature detected (above 70 °C).
-- the bleed air is switched off
BAT DISCH -- the fire extinguisher system is activated, if a fire warning is
The red indication BAT DISCH comes on, when the battery is evident.
discharged with more than 10 ampere.
NOTE BAT DISCH may also appear if the voltage of the
EPU is below the voltage of the battery and the
battery is discharged via the ESSENTIAL BUSSES.

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Warning Unit -- Adjustment
RTR 95 % T1, P1; 97 % T2, P2, T2+, P2+

RTR 106 %
RTR 112 %
Top View
n1 50 %

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LOW FUEL Warning Audio Warnings

A LOW FUEL warning is triggered by one of the sensors in the There are four kinds of audio warnings. They have different priority and
respective chamber of the supply tank. some of them can be suppressed by the switch CDS AUDIO RES
(located at the cyclic stick). But they recommence indicating with each
new malfunction indication. The following audio warnings exist in order
of priority:
-- Continuous tone
The continuous tone has a frequency of approx. 2400 Hz
and cannot be suppressed. This tone is only activated by
the signal ROTOR RPM ≧ 112 %.
-- Pulsed tone
The pulsed tone has a frequency of approx. 600 Hz and is
generated with a 5 Hz rhythm. It can be suppressed. The
pulsed tone is activated when ROTOR RPM is:
< 95 % P1, T1; < 97 % P2, T2, P2+, T2+.
-- Gong
The gong is generated every three seconds and can be
suppressed. The gong is activated as soon as any warning
light illuminates or the LIMIT indication appears on the FLI.
In the case of ROTOR RPM only if the value of 106 % is
exceeded.
-- Warning bell
Can be suppressed and is activated by fire warning.
NOTE When there is a rotor RPM warning simultaneously

with a fire warning, the warning unit produces the
acoustic warning signal for rotor RPM ≧ 112 %
and < 95 % P1, T1; < 97 % P2, T2, P2+, T2+. only.

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Switch Unit
General DC Power Control Switches

A number of switches are arranged in the switch unit. They are In the lower row of the switch unit the DC power control switches are
provided for: installed. These are:
-- engine control (upper row) -- two switches (GEN I, GEN II) for generator control with the
-- DC power control (lower row). positions NORM--OFF--RESET
-- one switch BAT MSTR to control the power supply from the
Engine Control Switches battery and from an external power source with the
For starting the engines two switches for each engine are provided: positions ON--OFF--RESET.
-- FADEC--switch (positions OFF--ON)
NOTE The switch BAT MSTR must be in Position “ON”,
to power the respective engine electronic system.
even when the helicopter is supplied by an EPU.
-- ENGINE 1/2 start switches (positions OFF--IDLE--FLIGHT)
for automatic engine start and FADEC controlled governing
in ground idle or flight idle RPM.
To prevent inadvertent operation of the Engine Control Switch, the
switch has to be pulled out of a detent, and placed in the desired
position. As a secondary safety procedure, two switch guards are
installed to prevent unintended placement in the IDLE and OFF
position.

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Switch Unit FADEC Training Selector Switch

Control Switch with Safety Guard
ENG 1 FADEC
Control Switch Start Switch ENG 2
ENG 2
Start Switch ENG 1
Safety Guard for

Flight Position
Safety Guard
Safety Guard Flight Position
for Idle Position
Safety Guard
Idle Position
Control Switch
Control Switch Generator 2
Generator 1
Control Switch for

Battery and Ext. Power

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Overhead Console
General Additionally, max. two bus bars/inverters can be installed for AC

voltage (required for P&R SAS, weather radar, mechanical gyros...):
The overhead console which is part of the electrical power system is
installed in the center of the cabin roof. Busbars and circuit breakers -- AC busbar 1
supplying the electrical consumers are installed in the overhead -- AC busbar 2.
console. Several systems are activated and/or controlled by switches
Consumers with low energy demand and vital consumers for
in the overhead console.
emergency conditions are connected to the two ESSENTIAL busbars.
Components Further DC power consumers are connected to the SHEDDING bus
bars (not supplied when only the battery is available or in case of
The overhead console consists of component brackets and the front double generator failure).
panel. The front panel consists of three parts with a background
lightning and the labelling of the installed circuit breakers, switches The overhead console is supplied with current by the PRIMARY
and rheostats. busbars 1 and 2 or by the BATTERY busbar.
-- bus system 1 The BATTERY busbar supplies the ESSENTIAL busbars 1 and 2.
-- bus system 2 Further lines are lead from the electrical master box 1 and 2 to supply
the SHEDDING busbars 1 and 2.
-- switch unit of the overhead panel.
Bus Bars
The following bus bars distribute the current to the individual
consumers:
-- ESSENTIAL busbar 1 (PP10E)
-- ESSENTIAL busbar 2 (PP20 E)
-- SHEDDING busbar 1 (PP10S)
-- SHEDDING busbar 2 (PP20S).

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Overhead Console (Example)
Switch SHED BUS

Switch BUS TIE I
AC BUS I Switch BUS TIE II AC BUS II
BATT BUS Switch AC BUS SEL
SHEDDING BUS II
SHEDDING BUS I
ESSENTIAL BUS II
ESSENTIAL BUS I

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Switch SHED BUS Switch BUS TIE I / II

The Switch SHED BUS is a two position switch with the positions The switches BUS TIE I and BUS TIE II are three position toggle
NORM--EMER. The NORM position is protected by a safety guard, switches with the positions NORM--OFF--RESET. The switches are
which has to be opened before switching to the EMER position. protected by a safety guard, which positions the switch in the NORM
-- NORM position. The following functions are provided:
Both SHEDDING busbars are powered (the relays SBC1 -- NORM
and SBC2 are closed) when the electrical systems are When switching on the BAT MSTR, both bus tie contactors
supplied by a minimum of one generator or by an EPU. as well as the battery contactor close in order to connect
-- EMER the primary busbars and the battery busbar to each other.
This position is used in order to supply both SHEDDING -- OFF
busbars from the battery in case of double generator fail The associated bus tie contactor opens/remains open in
(the relays SBC1 and SBC2 are closed). order to separate the two primary busbars.
-- RESET
In order to reset fault messages and activated protective
functions after a bus tie contactor had opened
automatically by a system fault, the switch must be set to
RESET before the contactor can be closed again by
selecting the NORM position.
Switch AC BUS SEL (if two inverters are installed)

The switch AC BUS SELECT is a three position toggle switch with the
positions NORM--INV 1--INV 2.
In position NORM each inverter supplies its own bus bar. In case of
inverter failure, the remaining inverter can be switched on in order to
supply both bus bars.

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Pitot--Static System
General Function
The pitot-static system picks up the dynamic and static pressure of the The static ports supply static pressure to the vertical speed indicator,
ambient air of the helicopter. A number of drain ports are provided to altimeter and airspeed indicator or to the Air Data Computer (FCDS
remove water from the lines. Electrical heating elements prevent the cockpit). Ram-air pressure from the pitot tube is supplied only to the
pitot and static pressure pickups from ice accumulation. airspeed indicator or to the Air Data Computer (FCDS cockpit).
Components With the static selector valve it is possible to choose between ambient
pressure and cabin pressure for the static pressure supply of the RH
The pitot--static system of a conventional cockpit consists of: system, e.g. in case of blocked external static ports.
-- Pitot tube
Pitot/Static Heating
-- 2 static ports
With the switch PITOT HTR in the overhead panel, the electrical
-- static selector valve (only pilot’s side)
heating for the pitot tube and the static ports can be switched on.
-- Air Data Computer (depending on configuration)
There are three different versions for the indication in the cockpit:
-- hose lines
-- flight instruments. -- Version 1: A green advisory comes on in the CDS if the
heating is switched on (old software version).
Locations -- Version 2: A yellow caution appears in the respective field
The pitot tube is located on the forward RH/LH side of the fuselage. of the CDS/CPDS if the heating is switched off.
The static ports are located one on each side of the fuselage below the -- Version 3: A yellow caution appears in the respective field
equipment deck. The static selector valve is located on the right-hand of the CPDS if the heating is switched off. A green advisory
side of the center part of the instrument panel. appears if the heating is switched on (SW 2003).
The components are connected with hose lines. For the dual pitot/static system two heating systems with two switches
The pilot’s pitot-static-operated instruments are located on the are installed.
right-hand side of the instrument panel.
NOTE With the EC135 T2+/P2+ the RH Air Data Computer
is installed to provide speed signals for the
HIGH NR system.

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Pitot and Static Pressure System with FCDS

ADC2
Static Pressure Static Port
Pitot Tube Pilot Copilot RH
Selector Valve
Static Port
Pilot RH
STBY Speed STBY Altimeter

Indicator
Cabin
Static Ports Pressure Drain Ports
Pitot Tube Copilot

Pitot Tube Pilot
Pitot Tube Copilot
Static Port Static Port

ADC1 Pilot LH Copilot LH

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Handling of the EC135
Lifting
General
The helicopter can be lifted with main rotor blades installed or
removed. For lifting a hoisting device is necessary.
Procedure
-- The hub cap must be removed.
-- Carefully insert hoisting device into the hub cap support on
the rotor mast and attach with bolt.
-- Secure the bolt with the safety pin.
-- Carefully lift helicopter while observing balance.
-- Avoid jerky movements under all circumstances.
NOTE On early helicopter serial numbers the borehole in

the support might be rotated to 45 ° and the tool
can only be installed after the rotor blades have
been removed.
NOTE Older hoisting device models might be limited to

2000 kg.
NOTE When hoisting, the helicopter may tilt backwards.

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Hoisting Device
Borehole for Bolt
Hoisting Device
Hub Cap Support
Bolt Safety Pin
Side View

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Jacking Shoring
General General
The helicopter can be jacked with four jacking brackets and four jacks. The helicopter can be shored at the tail boom.
Special Tools Tools

The following special tools are necessary: -- Tail boom support
-- four jacking brackets Procedure
-- four jacks. -- Place the helicopter on an appropriate surface and on a
ground with a ground cable. In any case the helicopter has
Procedure to be grounded.
-- The helicopter must be placed on an even and solid -- Release the height adjustment lock of the tail boom support
surface. In any case, the helicopter has to be grounded. and retract the strut as required.
-- The four jacking brackets must be attached to the fuselage -- Position the tail boom support behind the horizontal
landing gear fittings. stabilizer and extend the strut until it touches the underside
-- The four jacks must be placed below the jacking brackets of the tail boom. Lock the strut using the height adjustment.
and the helicopter must be lifted evenly. Then the jacks
must be locked.
NOTE The jacks must be actuated evenly. Otherwise the

helicopter may tilt and be damaged!
NOTE When jacking, the helicopter may tilt backwards.

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Jacking and Shoring
Jacking Bracket
Tail Boom Support
Jack

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Weighing
General -- Attach 2 jacking brackets to the aft landing gear fittings.
Attach weighing bracket in the center of the front cross
Befor the helicopter can be weighted it must be leveled.
tube. Position one jack each with installed force measuring
Tools device below the jacking brackets and below the weighing
bracket.
The following tools are necessary for weighing:
-- Jack the helicopter.
-- two jacking brackets -- Apply spirit level or clinometer on cabin floor and level
-- one weighing bracket helicopter in horizontal position.
-- three jacks
-- weighing devices NOTE If weighing is performed with electronic force
measuring devices, more exact measuring results
-- spirit level / clinometer.
are obtained by means of several weighing
Procedure procedures.
-- The helicopter must be placed on a even and solid surface Between the weighing procedures the force
in a closed draft-free hangar. measuring devices are to be interchanged in the
counterclockwise direction. The final result of the
-- Remove ground handling wheels from helicopter. weighing procedure is the mean value measured at
-- Establish empty weight condition of helicopter in the respective weighing point.
accordance with Flight Manual (FLM).
-- If installed optional equipment according to Equipment List -- Read measuring values on the force measuring devices
(EL) is weighed with the helicopter, ensure that the and record the weighing result in the weighing report (Form
equipment status is recorded at the time of weighing. 201). Calculate net values and moments.
-- Ensure that prescribed filling quantities for lubricants and
hydraulic fluid are observed. Defuel helicopter using its own
fuel pumps. After defueling appr. 9.45 l (2.5 gal U.S.) equiv.
7.6 kg (16.7 lb) of non-consumable residual fuel remains in
the fuel tanks.
-- Determine individual weights of weighing bracket and of 2
jacking brackets.

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Jacking Brackets for Weighing
FWD Center Jacking Bracket
2 x AFT Jacking Bracket

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Towing and Pushing

General Pushing
The EC135 can be moved on ground by towing or pushing with For pushing the helicopter, there are following pushing points in the
manpower. fuselage area:
Tools -- Fenestron® fairing, foreward and integrated control

handles.
-- two transportation wheels
-- LH and RH side shell below the engine deck
-- towing bar.
-- LH and RH cabin structure
Procedure -- landing gear cross tube.
-- Install the two transportation wheels to the skid tube and For pushing, the towing bar is not necessary.
the cross tube and lift the helicopter.
-- Push the towing bar on LH and RH side on the skid tubes NOTE If a mechanical gyro is installed the helicopter
and lock it by use of the fixing bolt. must not be moved within 15 minutes after
switching off the battery or external power supply.
NOTE For towing the helicopter at least one guide and
one person stabilizing the rear structure must be
available.

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Transportation Wheel and Towing BAR

Pushing
Points
Bolt
Hydraulic Jack
Hydraulic
Jack Lever
Transportation Wheel
Skid Tube
Fixing Bolt
Towing Bar

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Parking and Mooring

General Procedure
To protect the helicopter from environmental influence, it has to be -- All the electrical equipment has to be switched off.
covered and the main rotor has to be tied down depending on weather -- The helicopter must be grounded at the ground connection
conditions. with the ground cable.
-- Then all doors, windows and access doors must be closed.
Short-Time Covers
All short-time covers are stowed in a storage sack, which should be NOTE The engine outlets may be hot!
carried on the helicopter during flights.
The following short-time covers are available: NOTE Attach the short-time covers with the notice
REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT so that the notice flag is
-- short-time cover Fenestron® clearly visible outside.
-- short-time covers engine outlet
-- short-time covers, NACA inlets -- The main rotor is tied down with a lashbag to the tail boom.
-- short-time covers, pitot tube -- The main rotor has to be turned in direction of rotation until
-- short-time cover, front windows one of the blades is aligned with the tail boom.
-- short-time cover, NACA inlet roof -- The lashbag must be fitted over the end of the blade and
secured to the tail boom by wrapping the attached belt and
-- short-time covers, engine inlet
sack one full turn around the tail boom.
-- short-time cover, NACA inlet cowling.
NOTE Turn the main rotor only in direction of rotation.

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Covers
Lashbag
Direction of main rotor

rotation
Fenestron®
Engine Inlet
NACA Inlet
Engine Outlet
NACA Inlet
Ground Connection
Transport Sack
Front Windows
Pitot Tube

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The Development of the EC135 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 CPDS Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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The Development of the EC135

History Engine Versions

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EC135 P2+ EC135 P2 EC135 P1 EC135 T1 EC135 T2 EC135 T2+

CPDS CPDS CPDS CPDS CPDS CPDS

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General Description of the EC135

General Tail Rotor System

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Dimensions (P1, P2, P2+, T1, T2, T2+)

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2.25 m 0.74 m 1.05 m 1.23 m

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General Intermediate Level

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Daily servicing, maintenance checks,

Repair on/off the helicopter, extended periodical inspections acc. to AMM --

Manufacturer/authorized customers only

Major repair or overhaul at the manufacturer or at authorized service stations

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Documentation of the EC135

General Page Number Blocks

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1. Element 2. Element 3. Element

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Mechanic’s Documentation -- Information Notice / Safety Information Notice

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AHD Helicopter Documentation EC135

Mechanic Operator Pilot

AMM Historical Record MMEL

Illustrated Parts Catalog

General Page Numbering

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Illustrated Parts Catalog

General Numerical Index Detailed Parts List

Structural Group 11 13 .. .. 32 Structural Group 33 34 .. .. 85 Structural Group 88

Placards and Markings Lights Wiring Harness

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Detailed Parts List

Figure Number Sequence of Breakdown of the list

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Example Part Number

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Illustrated Parts Catalog

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General RH Pilot’s Extension

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Cockpit Arrangement (CPDS, FCDS) Overhead Panel Center Post

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Instrument Panel with CDS

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