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and 14 illustrated on drawings, block diagram and wiring

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5, 6,12 and - Added B3 data to figures
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Instruction for Continued Airworthiness 350-23-0018ICA. The operator must notify Avionics
Services if the aircraft owner is changed.

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SUMMARY

SECTION 1 – GENERAL

SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 3 - PERIODIC INSPECTION

SECTION 4 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE

SECTION 5 – AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION

SECTION 6 – FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT

ANEXO A-CPL

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.1-APPLICABILITY
The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) described herein are applicable only to
the aircraft modified in accordance with Avionics Services Installation Manual
N. 350-23-0018IM. The ICA describes the recommended and required maintenance
procedures for TRACPLUS ROCKAIR SATELLITE/CELULAR TRACKER SYSTEM installation,
and is to be distributed only to applicable certifying authorities and aircraft operator with
this specific system installed.

1.2-DESCRIPTION

1.2.1- ROCKAIR SATELLITE/CELLULAR TRACKER SYSTEM

The RockAIR is a portable, carry-on carry-off global communications device that
allows you to transmit tracking, events, forms and send/receive messages from
anywhere in the world using the Iridium satellite network and terrestrial cellular
networks.
The RockAIR consists of a GPS receiver, Iridium SBD satellite transceiver, GPRS
cellular modem, internal satellite/cellular/GPS antennas, Bluetooth™ module, micro-
controller and backup Li-Ion Polymer battery.

The RockAIR can be connected to up to five external independent switch-type sensors

to detect external events, in this installation the Rock air is connected to:
- Power ON through the tracker’s power supply pin
- Take-off and landing through the helicopter rear skid switch SW02 (optional);
- Engine-start and engine-stop through the oil pressure switch (optional);
- Bambi bucket activation through the cyclic switch (optional).

Note: The Rockair Tracker has a backup battery that even after shutdown, it
automatically transmits queued reports and messages.

The cell / battery pack has a Protective Circuit Module (PCM) that can protect cell /
battery pack properly.
PCM has the following functions:
• Overcharge prevention
• Over-discharge prevention
• Over current
A. Overcharge Protection
Overcharging prevention function shall stop charging if any cell of the battery pack
reaches 4.30V.
B. Over-discharge Protection
Over-discharging protection function shall monitor the voltage of every cell in the
pack.

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C. Over current Protection

Over current Protection function maintain safety and prevent significant deterioration
of cell performance. The over current can occur by external short circuit.

All sensor inputs are electrically isolated digital or “switch type” inputs. There are no
analog inputs on the RockAIR.
Relays are installed to isolate a specific aircraft system function from each discrete
signal sent to Tracker for event registration of the aircraft system

The Rockair is installed onto the instrument panel in order to be clear of obstructions
and has the greatest possible hemispherical view of the sky. It is tested under RTCA
DO-160G for vibration, over-voltage reverse polarity and others.

The “TRACKER ON/OFF” switch is located in instrument panel. It is a power switch

that enable the pilot/crew to turn off the RockAir Tracker.

The RockAir receives 28VDC power from the PP5 (or pp31) bus bar through a 1 A
circuit breaker PN MS26574-1A identified as “TRACKER” (see drawing AS-350-23-
0018 and AS-350-23-1018).
The system interfaces block diagram and related functions are described as follows:

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1.2.2-BLOCK DIAGRAM

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Capabilities:
a) Tracking
•
Transmit regular position reports via Iridium satellite network or via
terrestrial cellular networks
• Automatically switch between satellite and cellular networks based on
coverage
• Manually suspend tracking and automatically resume
b) Automated Monitoring
• Automatic monitoring with Of Concern and Overdue alerts via SMS
c) Marking
• Manually mark up to four different types of points of interest
d) Alerting
• Manually activate distress mode to transmit distress messages at a faster
rate
• Distress notification via SMS and voice
• Manually cancel distress mode to resume normal operation
• Automatically detect and transmit impact alerts
• Automatically detect and transmit start up and shutdown messages
• Automatically detect and transmit events from external switch-type sensors
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e) Backup Battery
• Automatically transmit queued reports and messages after shutdown
f) Global Messaging (connected device required)
• Send/Receive text messages to/from mapping software
• Send/Receive text messages to/from cell phones
• Send/Receive text messages to/from email addresses
g) Forms (connected device required)
• Complete and send custom forms to mapping software

h) Logging
• • Position and diagnostic information recorded each second to removable
MicroSD card (included)

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SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

2.1 INSTALLATION

2.1.1. ROCKAIR TRACKER installation

Figure 1

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2.1.2. RELAY installation

Figure 2

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2.1.3. TAKE OFF/LANDING SWITCH installation

Figure 3

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2.1.2 CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTALLATION

Figure 4

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2.1.3 SWITCH INSTALLATION

Figure 5
AS350 B1/-B2

Figure 6
AS350 B3
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2.1.4 WIRING

Figure 7

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2.2 REMOVAL
2.2.1 For the RockAir removal, follow the steps below:
A. Get access to the Instrument panel.
B. Remove the RockAir tracker by removing the Mounting Clip.
C. Disconnect the RockAir tracker from harness.

2.3 TEST AND TROUBLESHOOTING

For troubleshooting the Rockair tracker proceed with the following steps:

Reset the RockAIR

To reset the RockAIR, press and hold the green Power/Suspend button for 10 seconds
or until all LED indicators flash three times. The RockAIR will reset and then shutdown
with an audible tone.
Some early versions of the RockAIR require all four buttons to be held down for 10
seconds to reset.
This does NOT change the configuration of the device. To reset the RockAIR to the
default settings, use the TP Connect application, or contact TracPlus.
Upgrade to latest firmware
Occasionally new firmware is released to improve the RockAIR. It is recommended that
you regularly check for any new firmware releases, and always use the latest firmware.
There are two methods to update the RockAIR firmware.
Via Bluetooth (check for updates and update if available)
1. Connect to the RockAIR using the TP Connect app
2. Under My Device, choose Firmware Update
3. Tap the Update button to begin the firmware update process
4. The RockAIR will restart, complete the update and shut down when
complete

Via SD Card (use a provided firmware file)

1. Press and hold the green Monitor and blue Mark buttons. All LEDs will
light
2. Press the blue Mark button once. All LEDs will flash in sequence
3. Connect to your PC using the USB cable. The SD card will appear as a
mounted drive
4. Copy the provided firmware file(s) onto the mounted drive
5. To disconnect, eject the mounted drive, and disconnect the USB cable
6. Restart the RockAIR for normal use

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SECTION 3 - PERIODIC INSPECTION

3.1-BATTERY
Backup battery: replaced every 5 years.
The RockAir Tracker included in this ICA has been designed for “On Condition”
maintenance. A Functional test can guarantee the correct operation of the system.

3.2-ZONAL INSPECTION
A Zonal Inspection must be executed every year. Rockair tracker wires and cables routes
through the Instrument panel and collective areas, must be inspected as follows:
- Wires, cables and switch are mechanical attached, and free from movement parts.
- Wires and cables routed are far from any flammable liquid line and should be closely
clamped and rigidly supported.
- No fuel, oil or any other component should be detected in the harness that can, in the
future, cause any damage or fire. If it occurs, the point that is causing the leakage must
be repaired and the area cleaned.
-No broken cable or wire is acceptable; if necessary they must be repaired. Use the
approved procedures described in the AC43-13-1B.
-Check Circuit Breaker operation.

SECTION 4 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Weight Arm Moment

Item
(Kg) (m) ( Kg x m )
ROCKAIR TRACKER 0,21 0,96 0,201

SECTION 5 – AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATION

The Airworthiness Limitations section is ANAC approved and specifies maintenance

required under subsections 43.16 and 91.403 of the RBAC/RBHA/FAR unless an
alternative program has been ANAC approved.

There is no additional Airworthiness Limitation that results from the Rockair Satellite/Cellular
Tracker System installation.

SECTION 6 - FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT

H.02-4964-0/ANAC/2018

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ANEXO A

CST ___________
COMMERCIAL PARTS LIST
Affected Aircraft Type, Helicopter AS 350 B1/B2/B3
June 26, 2018 Revision;”Original”

1. Commercial Part List

Article Article Nomenclature Manufacturer Electrical Specification

Number Name Power Sheet
RockAIR Satellite/Cellular
RockAIR TrackPlus Yes Yes
Tracker
Note: All wire harnesses are under MIL-C-22759 specification and gauges. See DWG AS-
350-23-1018 for more information.

REVISION HISTORY

(1)Article° Article Revision Revision Comment

Number Date Level

(1)-Article Added/Delete/Changed

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2. ROCKAIR TRACKER Specification sheet

ROCKAIR TRACKER Datasheet

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3. - DO-160G approval

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