AW139 - RFM - 4D Supplement 29

Document N° SX-16 Nightsun

139G0290X002 Searchlight

The information contained in this document supplements

the information of the Basic Flight Manual.
For limitations, procedures and performance data not
contained in this Supplement, consult the basic
Rotorcraft Flight Manual

SUPPLEMENT 29

SX-16 NIGHTSUN SEARCHLIGHT

P/N 3G3340F00111
P/N 4G3340F00311
P/N 4G3340F00711
P/N 4G3340F00712
P/N 4G3340F00911
P/N 4G3340F022XX

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SUPPLEMENT 29
SX-16 NIGHTSUN SEARCHLIGHT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL INFORMATION S29-1
SECTION 1 - LIMITATIONS S29-9
TYPE OF OPERATION S29-9
WEIGHT AND CG LIMITATIONS S29-9
AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS (KIAS) S29-9
SX-16 LIMITATIONS S29-9
PLACARDS S29-10
SECTION 2 - NORMAL PROCEDURES S29-11
COLD WEATHER OPERATION S29-11
EXTERNAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS S29-11
SX-16 CONTROLLED BY PENDANT WITH/WITHOUT
IR FILTER S29-12
SYSTEM CHECK S29-12
IN FLIGHT S29-13
SX-16 OPERATING PROCEDURE S29-13
WHITE LIGHT OPERATIONS S29-13
IR LIGHT OPERATIONS S29-15
LASER POINTER OPERATION (P/N 4G9360F00111) S29-16
APPROACH AND LANDING S29-17
POST SHUTDOWN CHECKS S29-18
SX-16 WITH FLIR SLAVING KIT S29-18
SYSTEM CHECK S29-18
IN FLIGHT S29-19
SX-16 OPERATING PROCEDURE S29-19
WHITE LIGHT OPERATIONS S29-19
IR LIGHT OPERATIONS S29-21
APPROACH AND LANDING S29-22
POST SHUTDOWN CHECKS S29-23
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION
PROCEDURES S29-23

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Table of contents (Contd.)

Page
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM S29-23
DOUBLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE S29-23
SX-16 SEARCHLIGHT FAILURES S29-23
SECTION 4 - PERFORMANCE DATA S29-25
PART II - MANUFACTURER’S DATA S29-27
SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE S29-27
SECTION 7 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION S29-28

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Page
Figure 1 SX-16 Nightsun Searchlight Installation S29-4
Figure 2 Pendant Control Box (Standard) S29-5
Figure 3 Pendant with SX-16 FLIR Slaving (Optional) S29-5
Figure 4 Interseat LTS PNL Controller P/N 3G3340V01151
(Optional) S29-6
Figure 5 Interseat LTS PNL Controller P/N 3G3340V01152
(Optional) S29-6
Figure 6 Interseat LTS PNL Controller P/N 3G3340V01551
(Optional) S29-6
Figure 7 SX-16 Control Panel P/N 3G3340V01751
(Optional) S29-7
Figure 8 SX-16 Control Panel P/N 3G3340V01153
(Optional) S29-7
Figure 9 Collective Grip (Pilot and Copilot) S29-8
Figure 10 Laser Interlock Panel (Optional) S29-8

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The SX-16 is a high intensity external light source installed on a gim-
bal support on the left hand side of the helicopter.
The SX-16 is used to provide high intensity external lighting or NVG
lighting for reconnaissance operations during night time.
This Supplement gives instruction on different configurations of the
SX-16 installation, each allowing a different mode of operation.
The list of applicable part numbers (P/N) and configurations are
shown in Section 7 of this Supplement.
The P/N 4G3340F022XX is applicable to all succeeding dash num-
bers that represent the changes required by the variations of landing
light installation with the SX-16 which customise the installation but do
not effect the functioning of the system.

SX-16 Controlled by Pendant

The installation consists of the searchlight, infrared filter (IR) which is

removable, gimbal support, (Figure 1), a pendant control box (Figure 1
& 2), with stowage (mounted on the rear of the interseat console), and
necessary hardware and cabling.
The SX-16 can be directed by operating a 4 way switch on the pen-
dant control box. The SX-16 can illuminate with a white light ( IR filter
OPEN) or infra-red light ( IR filter CLOSE) for use with the NVG’s. An
IR filter position switch and filter indicator are mounted on the pen-
dant. The IR filter indicator illuminates when the IR filter is closed.
When selected to ON the 4 way (UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT) switch is oper-
ational. To illuminate the light the OFF/ON/START switch must be held
in the spring loaded START position for not more than 5 seconds.
When released the switch returns to the ON position.
The size of the beam is controlled by the FOCUS switch on the
pendant.
To turn the light off the switch must be moved to the OFF position.

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SX-16 Slaved to the FLIR

Optional SX-16 - FLIR Slaving Kit allows slaving of the searchlight to a
FLIR system.
The slaving kit is compatible for both versions of IR Filter installed or
not installed. The kit comprises of a revised gimbal unit, a slave con-
trol unit and has a revised pendant which uses pushbuttons and
includes additional functions. This pendant, see Figure 3, has 2 addi-
tional functions compared to the standard pendant. A POWER button
(with ON indicator) energizes the SX-16 and automatically raises filter,
a LAMP button (with ON indicator) ‘starts’ the lamp, an IR filter button
(with ON indicator when IR filter is down) lowers/raise the IR filter, a
FOCUS button to change focus and a 4 way rocker switch to direct the
searchlight. The two additional buttons are a SLAVE button (with ON
indicator) that slaves the SX-16 spotlight to a FLIR system and a PRE-
SET button that when pressed aligns the searchlight to a preset for-
ward direction.
When the SX-16 is slaved to the FLIR, azimuth and elevation of the
searchlight are controlled by the FLIR however FOCUS and IR filter
are still controlled by the pendant.

SX-16 Controlled by LTS PNL or SX-16 CP

An optional control panel, labelled LTS PNL (see Figure 4), and
installed in the interseat console, allows control of the SX-16 from
either the pendant or the LTS PNL panel itself and the Pilot/Copilot
collective grip. Different versions of the LTS PNL panel are available,
P/N 3G3340V01151 Figure 4, P/N 3G3340V01152 Figure 5, and P/N
3G3340V01551 the difference being that on the -1152 version the
CTRL switch is configured slightly differently and on the -1551 the
searchlight installation does not include the IR filter.
An optional SX-16 CP panel P/N 3G3340V01153 Figure 8 is also
available for configurations without the landing light control switch.
On the LTS PNL or SX-16 CP, selecting the three position CTRL
switch to NORM, the SX-16 operation is transferred to the pendant.
Selecting the CTRL switch to PLT (pilot) or CPLT (copilot) the pendant
is isolated and all operations of the SX-16 are controlled by the LTS
PNL or SX-16 CP panel and five way switch on the associated collec-
tive grip.

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Note
Prior to selecting control from pendant to LTS PNL or
vice-versa ensure that the ON/ OFF/START switch and
IR FILTER position switch are selected to the same posi-
tion on both controllers.
From the LTS PNL panel the SX-16 can be started or switched off, by
moving the MASTER switch to ON (START) or OFF, and the IR FIL-
TER can be lowered/raised by selecting the FILTER switch to CLOSE
(for NVG operations) or OPEN (for white light operations). When the
direction control of the SX-16 has been transferred to the Pilot or Copi-
lot collective grip, the movement of the light is achieved through the
five way switch normally used for controlling the secondary landing
light and labelled LDG LT2 (See Figure 9). Push this switch in the cen-
tral position changes the focus of the SX-16.
The LTS PNL adds an additional feature to the LDG LT2 (secondary,
adjustable, landing light). Whether the SX-16 is controlled either by
the pendant (CTRL switch selected to NORM) or by a collective grip
(CTRL switch to PLT or CPLT) or OFF the secondary landing light is
controlled by the LDG LT2 two position switch on the LTS PNL and the
five way switch on both collective grips or that grip not selected to the
SX-16. On the LTS PNL, setting the LDG LT2 to UNSTOW provides
electrical power to the secondary landing light. Then pushing on the
central position of the fiveway switch on either collective grip, or that
not selected to the SX-16, the light is activated but remains retracted.
The light may be extended, partially or fully, by beeping to EXT on the
five way switch and then directed by movement of the five way switch.
Pressing again on the central position of the five way switch turns the
light off but it remains in the position last set. When required it may be
turned on again in the last set position. Moving the LDG LT2 switch on
the LTS PNL to STOW position turns off and retracts the lamp.

SX-16 Laser Pointer (P/N 4G9360F00111)

An optional laser pointer, mounted on the SX16 light housing permits
the light to be aimed, without having the light operating, provided the
operator is viewing the pointer with either the FLIR or NVG goggles.

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The system comprises of a laser head mounted onto the SX16 light, a
laser control unit, mounted in the cabin roof, and a Laser Interlock Unit
(LIU) panel (Figure 10) mounted in the interseat consol.
The laser is a Class 3B device and only eye safe beyond 50 m, there-
fore the LIU is required for activation of the laser. The rotory selector
on the LIU panel, when selected to ARM will operated the laser any-
time the SX-16 system power is selected to ON, whether the light is lit
or not. A LED indicator on the LIU panel indicates when the rotary
switch is in the ARM position. A WOW interlock stops the laser pointer
from operating when the aircraft is on ground.

Note
The replacement of the Laser Pointer detailed in this
paragraph is not allowed without the successful comple-
tion of the additional verifications reported in the Mainte-
nance Manual.

Pendant Control
and Stowage

SX-16 Nightsun
searchlight

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00479-A-01-1

Figure 1 SX-16 Nightsun Searchlight Installation

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ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00480-A-01-1

Figure 2 Pendant Control Box (Standard)

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00481-A-01-1

Figure 3 Pendant with SX-16 FLIR Slaving (Optional)

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ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00482-A-01-1
Figure 4 Interseat LTS PNL Controller P/N 3G3340V01151
(Optional)

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00483-A-01-1
Figure 5 Interseat LTS PNL Controller P/N 3G3340V01152
(Optional)

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00970-A-01-1
Figure 6 Interseat LTS PNL Controller P/N 3G3340V01551
(Optional)
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ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00971-A-01-1

Figure 7 SX-16 Control Panel P/N 3G3340V01751 (Optional)

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00896-A-01-1

Figure 8 SX-16 Control Panel P/N 3G3340V01153 (Optional)

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LDG LT2
five way switch

COPILOT PILOT
Collective Collective

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00484-A-01-1

Figure 9 Collective Grip (Pilot and Copilot)

ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00645-A-01-1

Figure 10 Laser Interlock Panel (Optional)

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SECTION 1 - LIMITATIONS

TYPE OF OPERATION
Operation of the SX-16 is prohibited in IFR.

WEIGHT AND CG LIMITATIONS

After SX-16 installation, the new empty weight and CG location must
be determined.

AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS (KIAS)

Maximum airspeed with SX-16 stowed and IR filter in closed

position...............................................................................VnePower ON

Maximum airspeed to move SX-16 and/or

IR filter, if fitted ......................................................................... 80 KIAS

Maximum airspeed with SX-16 in any position

other than stowed .............................................. VnePower ON-40 KIAS

Maximum airspeed with IR filter, if fitted, in any position

other than CLOSE............................................... VnePower ON-40 KIAS

SX-16 LIMITATIONS

— When using the pendant controller the SX-16 must be operated

from the left hand seat or by cabin crew.

— The SX-16 light must be OFF:

- below 50 ft (15 m) AGL

- in cloud or fog conditions.

— SX-16 must be stowed for landing.

Stowed position:

Elevation ................................................ Full up (-25 deg or -7 deg)

Azimuth .................................................................................. 0 deg

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SX-16 ranges limited by mechanical stops, two optional ranges

available:

P/N 3G5315A41351
Elevation ..............................................................-25 deg to -45deg
Azimuth ............................................ 45 deg to right, 180 deg to left

P/N 3G5315A41352
Elevation ................................................................-7 deg to -45deg
Azimuth ............................................ 15 deg to right, 135 deg to left

— Operation for the laser pointer Class 3b device, if fitted, must be

authorised by the Competent Authority.

— SX-16 laser pointer must not be armed when personnel are within
170 ft (50 m) of the aircraft.

Taxiing
Taxiing on grass or unprepared surfaces is prohibited.

Slope Operations
Maximum slope for take-off and landing 5° in any direction.

PLACARDS

SX-16 SEARCHLIGHT

DO NOT USE BELOW 50FT AGL OR IN FOG CONDITIONS

In View of Pilot

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SECTION 2 - NORMAL PROCEDURES

COLD WEATHER OPERATION

If the helicopter is to remain parked outside with an OAT at or below
-55° C the SX-16 should be removed and stored in a heated room.

EXTERNAL PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS

AREA N°6 (Fuselage Left Hand Side)

1. SX-16 searchlight — Secure and wiring properly

connected.
Check lens and IR filter, if fitted,
for cleanliness and security.
Check IR filter, if fitted, lowered.
Check condition of lightning
conductor brackets (2) and
grounding cable.

AREA N°7 (Cabin and Cockpit Interior)

1. SUN CONTR circuit breaker — Confirm In.

(overhead console)

2. OFF/ON/START switch — Confirm OFF.

(on pendant control box and,
if fitted, LTS PNL)

3. IR filter switch — Confirm in CLOSE position.

(on pendant control box and,
if fitted, LTS PNL)

4. LIU panel (if fitted) — Confirmed not in ARM.

5. CTRL switch on LTS PNL, — As required.

if fitted

6. LDG LT2 switch on LTS PNL, — UNSTOW.

if fitted

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SX-16 CONTROLLED BY PENDANT WITH/WITHOUT IR FILTER

(P/N 3G3340F00111/4G3340F00311)

SYSTEM CHECK

SX-16 checks

1. LTS PNL, if fitted, CTRL — Set PLT, CPLT or NORM as

switch required.
2. OFF/ON/START switch — Select to ON.
(on pendant control box or
LTS PNL, if fitted)
3. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — Move control and verify correct
(on pendant control box or, movement of searchlight.
collective grip 5 way switch, if
— Move searchlight to stowed
LTS PNL fitted, and CTRL
position (elevation full up, azi-
selected to PLT or CPLT)
muth 0 deg).
4. IR filter switch — If filter fitted, set to OPEN.
(on pendant control box or Verify IR filter raises and
LTS PNL, if fitted, and CTRL green “IR” advisory indicator
selected to PLT or CPLT) not illuminated on the pen-
dant control box.
5. IR filter switch — If filter fitted, set to CLOSE
(on pendant control box or Verify IR filter lowers and
LTS PNL, if fitted, and CTRL green “IR” advisory indicator
selected to PLT or CPLT) illuminated on the pendant
control box.
6. OFF/ON/START switch — Select to OFF or as required.
(on pendant control box or
LTS PNL, if fitted)
7. Pendant Control Box — As required or stow in stow-
age box on rear of interseat
console.

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IN FLIGHT
SX-16 OPERATING PROCEDURE

CAUTION

— In flight, do not use SX-16 searchlight

below 50 ft (15 m) AGL unless over water.
— In flight, do not ARM laser pointer (if fitted) below
170 ft (50 m) AGL.
— Do not direct the beam towards other aircraft or vehi-
cles to prevent temporary blinding effect.

Note
When operating SX-16 searchlight, magnetic compass
indication is not reliable.

Note
When selecting control from pendant to LTS PNL or vice-
versa ensure that the ON/OFF/START switch and IR filter
position switch are selected to the same position on both
controllers.

WHITE LIGHT OPERATIONS

Note
While moving the IR filter, maximum airspeed is 80
KIAS.
With IR filter raised, maximum airspeed is VnePower ON-
40.
1. LTS PNL, if fitted, CTRL — Set PLT, CPLT or NORM as
switch required.
2. OFF/ON/START switch — Select ON.
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)

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3. IR filter switch — Select OPEN.

(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)
4. OFF/ON/START switch
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)
— Green IR advisory indicator
not illuminated (pendant only).
— Hold in START position until
the ignition of the lamp has
occurred. Do NOT hold the
switch for longer than 5 sec-
onds.

Note
Holding the switch in the START position, after ignition
of the lamp, may damage the SX-16.

Note
Only 3 START attempts may be performed. If the SX-16
does not light up after the third attempt (maximum of 5
seconds for each attempt), select the OFF/ON/START
switch to OFF.
5. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — As required to direct light.
(on pendant control box or if
LTS PNL fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT asso-
ciated collective grip 5 way
switch)
6. FOCUS pushbutton — As required to focus light
(on pendant control box) beam as desired.
When SX-16 operations completed:
7. Light orientation — Light stowed (elevation full up,
azimuth 0 deg).
8. IR filter, if fitted — Select ON. Confirm filter
moves to closed position.

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9. ON/OFF/START switch — Select OFF.

(on pendant control box or
LTS PNL, if fitted and used)

IR LIGHT OPERATIONS
(IR filter must be installed)

While moving the IR filter, maximum airspeed is 80
KIAS.
1. LTS PNL, if fitted, CTRL
switch
2. OFF/ON/START switch
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)
3. IR filter switch
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)
4. OFF/ON/START switch
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)
Note
— Set PLT, CPLT or NORM as
required.
— Select ON.
— Confirm in CLOSE position
Confirm green ‘IR’ advisory
indicator illuminated on pen-
dant control box.
— Hold in START position until
the ignition of the lamp has
occurred. Do NOT hold the
switch for longer than 5 sec-
onds.

Note
Holding the switch in the START position, after ignition
of the lamp, may damage the SX-16.

Note
Only 3 START attempts may be performed. If the sun-
light does not light up after the third attempt (maximum
of 5 seconds for each attempt), turn the OFF/ON/START
switch to OFF.

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5. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — As required to direct light.

(on pendant control box or if
LTS PNL fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT asso-
ciated collective grip 5 way
switch)
6. FOCUS pushbutton — As required to focus light
(on pendant control box or if beam as desired.
LTS PNL fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT asso-
ciated collective grip 5 way
switch central push position)
When SX-16 operations completed
7. Light orientation — Light stowed (elevation full up,
azimuth 0 deg).
— Confirm IR filter closed.
8. ON/OFF/START switch — Select OFF.
(on pendant control box or
LTS PNL, if used)

LASER POINTER OPERATION (P/N 4G9360F00111)

CAUTION

In flight do not ARM laser pointer below 170 ft (50 m)

AGL. When selected to ARM the laser will be operating
any time the SX-16 system power is selected to ON,
whether the light is lit or not.

1. LIU panel — Select ARM.

2. OFF/ON/START switch — Select ON.
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT)

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3. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — As required for laser pointer.

(on pendant control box or if
LTS PNL fitted and CTRL
selected to PLT or CPLT asso-
ciated collective grip 5 way
switch)
4. SX-16 searchlight operations — As required.
When SX-16 laser pointer operations completed
5. LIU panel — Select off.

APPROACH AND LANDING

CAUTION

— In flight, do not use SX-16 searchlight below 50 ft

(15 m) AGL unless over water.
— In flight, do not ARM laser pointer (if fitted) below
170 ft (50 m) AGL.
1. SX-16 light — Confirm IR filter closed, if fit-
ted, and light stowed (elevation
full up, azimuth 0 deg).
— Ensure light off before reach-
ing 50 ft (15 m) AGL.
2. LIU panel (if fitted) — Confirmed not in ARM.
3. OFF/ON/START switch — Select OFF.
(on pendant control box or LTS
PNL, if used)
4. Pendant Control Box — Stow in stowage provided.

CAUTION

When landing on grass or unprepared surfaces be atten-

tive to SX-16 ground clearance.

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POST SHUTDOWN CHECKS

If the helicopter is to remain parked outside with an OAT at or below
-55° C the SX-16 should be removed and stored in a heated room.

SX-16 WITH FLIR SLAVING KIT

P/N 4G3340F00711

SYSTEM CHECK

SX-16 checks
1. LTS PNL, if fitted, CTRL — Set NORM.
switch
2. POWER switch (on pendant — Set to ON, confirm filter
control box) raises, if fitted, and filter ON
light not illuminated.
3. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — Move control and verify cor-
(on pendant control box) rect movement of searchlight.
— Move searchlight to stowed
position (elevation full up, azi-
muth 0 deg).
4. IR filter switch — If filter fitted, Push (IR). Verify
(on pendant control box) IR filter lowers and green “IR”
(ON) advisory indicator illumi-
nated on the pendant control
box.
5. POWER — Select OFF or as required.
switch (on pendant control box)
6. Pendant Control Box — As required or stow in stow-
age box on rear of interseat
console.

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IN FLIGHT
SX-16 OPERATING PROCEDURE

CAUTION

— In flight, do not use SX-16 searchlight

below 50 ft (15 m) AGL unless over water.
— In flight, do not ARM laser pointer (if fitted) below
170 ft (50 m) AGL.
— Do not direct the beam towards other aircraft or vehi-
cles to prevent temporary blinding effect.

Note
When operating SX-16 searchlight, magnetic compass
indication is not reliable.

WHITE LIGHT OPERATIONS

Note
While moving the IR filter, maximum airspeed is 80
KIAS.
With IR filter raised, maximum airspeed is VnePower ON-
40.
1. LTS PNL, if fitted, CTRL — Confirm NORM.
switch
2. POWER switch (on pendant — Confirm airspeed below 80
control box) KIAS. Select ON. Confirm filter
raises and ON advisory indica-
tor not illuminated.
3. LAMP switch (on pendant — Hold in ON until the ignition of
control box) the lamp has occurred. Do
NOT hold the switch for longer
than 5 seconds.

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Note
Holding the switch in the ON position, after ignition of
the lamp, may damage the SX-16.

Note
Only 3 START attempts may be performed. If the SX-16
does not light up after the third attempt (maximum of 5
seconds for each attempt), select the POWER switch
OFF.
4. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — As required to direct light.
(on pendant control box)
5. FOCUS pushbutton — As required to focus light
(on pendant control box) beam as desired.
SLAVING to FLIR
6. SLAVE button on pendant — Press to slave SX-16 to FLIR.
control box
When SX-16 operations completed:
7. Light orientation — Light stowed (elevation full up,
azimuth 0 deg).
8. IR filter, if fitted — Select ON.
Confirm filter moves to closed
position and ON advisory indi-
cator illuminated.
9. POWER switch (on pendant — Select OFF.
control box)

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IR LIGHT OPERATIONS
(IR filter must be installed)

Note
While moving the IR filter, maximum airspeed is 80
KIAS.
1. POWER switch (on pendant — Confirm airspeed below 80
control box) KIAS. Select ON. Confirm filter
raises and ON advisory indica-
tor not illuminated.
2. IR filter switch — Select ON position. Confirm
(on pendant control box) green ‘IR’ ON advisory indica-
tor illuminated on pendant
control box.
3. LAMP switch (on pendant — Hold in ON position until the
control box) ignition of the lamp has
occurred. Do NOT hold the
switch for longer than 5 sec-
onds.

Note
Holding the switch in the START position, after ignition
of the lamp, may damage the SX-16.

Note
Only 3 START attempts may be performed. If the sun-
light does not light up after the third attempt (maximum
of 5 seconds for each attempt), select the POWER
switch OFF.
4. UP/LEFT/DOWN/RT switch — As required to direct light
(on pendant control box)
5. FOCUS pushbutton — As required to focus light
(on pendant control box) beam as desired.

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If SLAVING to FLIR required and equipment installed

6. SLAVE button on pendant — Press to slave SX-16 to FLIR.
control box
When SX-16 operations completed
7. Light orientation — Light stowed (elevation full up,
azimuth 0 deg).
— Confirm IR filter closed.
8. POWER switch (on pendant — Select OFF.
control box)

APPROACH AND LANDING

CAUTION

— In flight, do not use SX-16 searchlight below 50 ft

(15 m) AGL unless over water.
— In flight, do not ARM laser pointer (if fitted) below
170 ft (50 m) AGL.

1. SX-16 light — Confirm IR filter closed (ON

advisory indicator illumi-
nated), if fitted and light
stowed (elevation full up, azi-
muth 0 deg).
— Ensure light off before reach-
ing 50 ft (15 m) AGL.
2. POWER switch (on pendant — Select OFF.
control box)
3. Pendant Control Box — Stow in stowage provided.

CAUTION

When landing on grass or unprepared surfaces be atten-

tive to SX-16 ground clearance.
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POST SHUTDOWN CHECKS

If the helicopter is to remain parked outside with an OAT at or below
-55° C the SX-16 should be removed and stored in a heated room.

SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION

PROCEDURES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOUBLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE

1. SX-16 (pendant control box) — Close IR filter, if fitted, and

or LTS PNL, if used stow light (elevation full up,
azimuth 0 deg).
— Set to OFF.

SX-16 SEARCHLIGHT FAILURES

For any failure of the SX-16, or IR filter drive system, attempt to stow
SX-16 and move filter, if fitted, to CLOSE but if not possible:

Maximum airspeed with SX-16 in any position

other than stowed .............................................. VnePower ON-40 KIAS

Maximum airspeed with IR filter, if fitted, in any position

other than CLOSE............................................... VnePower ON-40 KIAS

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SECTION 4 - PERFORMANCE DATA

No change in aircraft performance when SX-16 Searchlight is
installed.
When SX-16 is installed together with one or more of the following
kits:

- External Hoist installation (Supplements 11, 41, 49)

- Snow skids installation (Supplement 19)

- Slump Pads Installation (Supplement 20).

the climb performance is reduced by:

ROC from Basic RFM/Supplement ROC Reduction (ft/min)

Charts
Less than 1500 ft/min 0
Between 1500 and 2500 ft/min 100
Above 2500 ft/min 200

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PART II - MANUFACTURER’S DATA

SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SX-16 Longitudinal and Lateral Moment Arms

When the SX-16 is installed the following Longitudinal and Lateral
Moment arms are applicable for the Weight and Balance Calculations

BL
1422mm LH

STA
3618mm
ICN-39-A-155029-A-00003-00485-A-01-1

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Collective for NVG operations

Searchlight
IR filter FLIR slaving

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P/N Name (for approved
control

Supplement 29
configurations,

SX-16 Nightsun
3G3340F00111 SX-16 Controlled by pendant + IR filter X - - X
4G3340F00711 SX-16 with SEAFLIR II slaving X X - X

and part numbers:

4G3340F00911 SX-16 collective control interface and LTS PNL X - X X
SX-16 with FLIR Star Safire slaving + IR filter+
4G3340F00712 X X X X
collective control and LTS PNL
4G3340F00712+
SX-16 with FLIR EOST 46 slaving + collective control - X X X
3G3340A06611
3G3306P03211 SX-16 with FLIR slaving and without IR filter - X - X
3G3306P03311 SX16 with collective control interface (LTS PNL), without IR filter - - X X
4G3340F00311 SX-16 controlled by pendant, without IR filter - - - X
4G3340F02211 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL),without IR filter - - X -
4G3340F02212 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL),without IR filter - - X X
4G3340F02213 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL),without IR filter - X X -
4G3340F02214 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL),without IR filter - X X X
4G3340F02215 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL),without IR filter - X X -
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4G3340F02216 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL),without IR filter - X X X

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4G3340F02217 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X - X -

4G3340F02218 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X - X X
4G3340F02219 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X - X X
4G3340F02220 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X X X -
4G3340F02221 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X X X X
4G3340F02222 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X X X X
4G3340F02223 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X X X -
4G3340F02224 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X X X X
4G3340F02225 SX16 with collective control interface (SX16 PNL) + IR filter X X X X
SECTION 7 - SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Rev. 2
The following table describes the SX-16 combinations of equipment