Welcome to this Airbus LIVE Global Air Distress and Safety System Your microphone has been set automatically to “Mute” Airbus Live 14th October 2020 Objective GADSS Concept update GADSS implementation on different Airbus A/C - Update Advise for A/L taking delivery of A/C fitted with: • 25 HRS CVR • DUAL CVDR GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Practical information Microphones are muted Questions can be sent in chat “to everyone” All the slides will be published before October 21st 2020. Airbus World – ISI Reference: 23.71.00026 Conference recording, Minutes, answer to Q&A. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Agenda of the Conference 01 Update : GADSS Concept 02 Update : GADSS implementation on Airbus A/C 03 Advise for A/L concerned with: -25 HRS CVR -DUAL CVDR 04 L3-Harris presentation GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Agenda 01 Update : GADSS Concept 02 Update : GADSS implementation on Airbus A/C 03 Advise for A/L concerned with: -25 HRS CVR -DUAL CVDR 04 L3-Harris presentation GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Summary of the GADSS Concept The High Level of Safety in aviation results from lessons learnt after accidents The tragedies of AF447 and MH370 have highlighted the necessity to quickly identify and localize an A/C in distress. The ICAO has developed the GADSS concept (Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System) applicable to commercial air transport operations, addressing: • Aircraft Position • A timely recovery of flight data • A better Search and Rescue coordination GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Summary of the GADSS Concept The GADSS consists of following components : • A/C tracking AT • Autonomous Distress tracking ADT • Post Flight Localization and Recovery PFLR GADSS Information Management and Procedures will not be addressed in this webinar GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Summary of the GADSS Concept Amendment of ICAO Annex 6 SARPS §6.3.6 §6.18 §3.5 Flight Recorder Location of A/C Tracking A/C in distress Data Recovery Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Summary of the GADSS Concept Latest consolidated version of Air Operations (Regulation 965/2012) Regulation (EU) 2015/2338 and (EU) 2019/1384. CAT.GEN.MPA.210 End of Flight location CAT.GEN.MPA.205 A/C Tracking Tracking Note: Already covered by flight recorders Webinar 2017 Ref. 23.71.00024 GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR CAT.IDE.A.185 (CVR ULB90 + 25 HRS) CAT.IDE.A.190 (DFDR ULB90) CAT.IDE.A.285 (Flight over Water) Summary of the GADSS Concept AIRBUS Vision • Full, compliant, implementation of A/C Systems enabling ICAO GADSS on board. • Compliance with existing EASA Rules, including CVR 25 Hrs. • Strong participation in Regulation and standardization groups (ICAO, ARINC, EASA, …) Tracking ADT PFLR Benefits • • • • • GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Retrofit impact very limited (Low Frequency Beacon, 90 Days ULBs, minimum ATSU Standard). Compact solution (ADFR includes the ADT). Robust solution based on existing COSPAS-SARSAT satellite payloads. Combined (voice and data) Deployable recorder for an improved dispatch reliability. Fleet commonality Summary of the GADSS Concept Airline role • Check relevant regulation with NAA • Make sure that all concerned A/C are fitted with the right technologies • Perform the tracking of A/C • Manage the Alerts generated by the tracking system • Establish the procedures supporting GADSS GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Refer to ICAO ANNEX 6. Use for guidance the ICAO Doc 10054: Manual on Location of Aircraft in Distress and Flight Recorder Data Recovery. Summary of mandate changes since 2019 Requirements known as of January 2019 All A/C manufactured on and after 01/01/2021 25 Hours CVR Requirements known as of October 2020 All A/C manufactured on and after 01/01/2022 pending latest discussions with ICAO and EASA. 25 Hours CVR Amendment 44 of ICAO Annex 6 ADT GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 All A/C manufactured on and after 01/01/2023 ADT Agenda of the Conference 01 Update : GADSS Concept 02 Update : GADSS implementation on Airbus A/C 03 Advise for A/L concerned with: -25 HRS CVR -DUAL CVDR 04 L3-Harris presentation GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 A/C tracking Aircraft Tracking Normal Operations Aircraft Tracking Abnormal Operations ICAO SARPs published for Normal Tracking only Report same content as Normal Tracking Position (Lat, Long, Alt, Time) A/C Ident Higher transmission rate triggered on abnormal event 1 min ≤15 mins Airline role • Check relevant regulation with National Authority • Install relevant tracking means on A/C (ex: AOC database) Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR ICAO has recommended in the SARPs an increase of tracking frequency in abnormal conditions. Airbus also recommends such an Abnormal tracking and has defined conditions triggering: • Higher reporting rate to reduce uncertainty • Improved position accuracy A/C tracking Abnormal event detection End of Abnormal event OOOI OFF OOOI ON 1 min 15 min Deactivated 15 min Reason of activation sent to ground Normal Tracking Abnormal Tracking Normal Tracking Refer to ISI 23.21.00.007 and OIT 999-0158/15 Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Deactivated A/C tracking Airbus implementation through AOC AOC Application ACARS router Datalink Communication means Ground tools and procedures not addressed in this Webinar AOC is an application able to build Aircraft reports. On board ACARS router allows to send Aircraft reports through ACARS network Datalink capability of communication means shall be activated to send messages through ACARS network Datalink Service Providers (DSP) An ACARS contract with DSP is required to enable the routing of Aircraft reports on ground Airline facilities An access to ACARS Server (remote or hosted) and ground tools are necessary to receive and manage Aircraft positions The tracking of A/C is placed under A/L responsibility (Ref: ICAO Doc 10054) Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR A/C tracking Normal Operations Tracking capability Airbus implementation through AOC AOC Application • The AOC messages can be customized • Transmission rate customized to the minute • Message contents can be customized example with: FOB, Mach • Note message format will depend on the AOC Supplier • Option available and compliant with ICAO mandate : • Collins Aerospace AOC Customized Database • Honeywell AOC standard database Abnormal Operations Tracking capability • Position Report sent every minute: • Implements triggering rules based on avionics parameters retrieved by AOC • Airbus defined and validated the abnormal triggers. • Through customization AOC database managed directly with Collins Aerospace 15/08/17 12:56:23/ABNORMAL/S/18/43.6191/1.3722/516.5/4Y1234 In order to implement the AOC solution for tracking validated by Airbus, operators can contact directly Collins Aerospace. Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Tracking deployment on A/C Family A320 A330/A340 Airbus implementation through AOC Pre-requisites Optional • ATSU HW conf: 040 (MOD 27522), 050 (MOD 30625), 070 (MOD 33238), A10 (MOD 35946) • FANS conf: CSB 2.2B (MOD 31371), CSB 4 (MOD 34869), CSB 8 (MOD 155863), CSB 7 (MOD 157506) Normal Tracking: • Standard data base • ATSU HW conf: 040 (MOD 47668), 050 (MOD 48283), 070 (MOD 51242), A10 (MOD 204691) • FANS conf: CLR 4 (MOD 52882), CLR 7 (MOD 205939) Abnormal Tracking: • Customisation • Customisation PoE forward fit Compatible ATSU is installed in forward fit (A10) A/L have to make sure to have an appropriate AOC DB (please contact your AOC supplier) Note: For all aircraft equipped with ACARS MU or CMU, please contact your supplier to know A/C tracking capabilities. Alternatively, more recent ATSU and FANS configuration can retrofitted, please contact your sales manager. Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Tracking deployment on A/C Family A380 Pre-requisites NSS Standard: S8.0.3 (MOD 72857) and subsequent A350 Airbus implementation through AOC FSA-NG Optional PoE forward fit Normal Tracking: • Customisation Right H/W is always installed in forward fit. Abnormal Tracking: • Customisation A/L to make sure to have an appropriate AOC DB (please contact your AOC supplier) Normal Tracking: • Customisation Standard 4.2 and subsequent Abnormal Tracking: • Customisation Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Tracking deployment on A/C Program A300 A310 Alternative tracking implementation DFDAMU / ACMS AOC: ADS-C Normal and abnormal tracking (FANS A/A+) Normal Tracking Normal tracking Recommended And available Alternative Alternative Recommended And available Alternative Alternative Recommended And available Alternative Alternative Not available Alternative Recommended* for Normal tracking** Note *: AOC customization in ACARS-MU is a solution currently not proposed by Airbus on WB program. An ATSU needs to be installed, please contact your sales manager. Note **: abnormal tracking triggers have not been analyzed on A300/A310 program Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR A/C tracking Alternative Normal Tracking implementation SPACE AND GROUND-BASED ADS-B TRACKING WITH AIRSENSE AND N-TRACKING • AirSense : fusion of ADS-B and Mode S data sources • Global coverage with transmission to ground and satellites. • Web-based N-Tracking combines AirSense with airline’s ACARS data for maximum coverage. • Pro-active alerting to minimise OCC workload. Downlink Data Partner Aireon, Spire AirSenseTM To get more information on N-Tracking, please contact Navblue: https://www.navblue.aero/co ntact/ Data Partner Flightradar24, ADS-B Exchange Solution (Fusion, Cleaning) Ground Service N-Tracking by Navblue Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Ground-based ADS-B Receiver ADT PFLR Autonomous Distress Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Autonomous Distress Tracking ICAO Annex 6 Amendment 44 Part I §6.18 A/C having a Certificate of Airworthiness issued on and after 01/01/2023 Tracking ADT PFLR CAT.GEN.MPA.210 A/C having a Certificate of Airworthiness issued on and after 01/01/2023 GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Autonomous Distress Tracking Capability to detect a distress and transmit information allowing to determine the position of an aircraft at least once every minute: • Provides 3D Position • Activates within 5 seconds upon distress detection • Gives accident site determination with a 6NM radius • Uses protected distress spectrum • Is resilient to faults of A/C power, communication and navigation • Sends signal to Search and Rescue Note: “Distress is a situation which, if left uncorrected, is likely to result in an accident”. Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Autonomous Distress Tracking • ADT is being standardized by ARINC GAT Working Group (OEMs, suppliers, operators), based on ICAO requirements • Suggested implementation options: ELT-DT (Distress Tracking), ADS-B based, Inmarsat based, Iridium based • Airbus ADT solution is ELT-DT based, standalone ADT Module HOST Distress event detection & trigger ED-237 Trigger scenarios Activate Cancel Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT Transmitter ELT-DT Internal GNSS Receiver Battery ADT PFLR Cockpit Control Panel Indication Maintenance Autonomous Distress Tracking Airbus has decided to introduce an ELT-DT based solution for the Autonomous Distress Tracking mandate due on January 1st, 2023 Reminder: ADT is placed under Airlines / Operators responsibility! An ELT-DT solution has been selected: To use well proven and secured (protected distress spectrum) Space and Ground segments and procedures of Cospas Sarsat, e.g. direct signal to SAR To minimize the impact on our different aircraft types Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Autonomous Distress Tracking Flight Data Acquisition Distress Detection and Triggering Distress Signal Transmission ADT Reporting System Health Status Triggering Parameters Position / Time A/C Avionics ADT Module Maintenance Distress Trigger Origin Transmitter Status Position / Time Activation/Deactivation Distress Trigger Origin Transmitter Activation Deactivation Cockpit HMI Position / Time Distress Signal Cancellation Notification Distress trigger Origin A/C identification GNSS Position COSPAS-SARSAT Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Autonomous Distress Tracking Airbus solution - Equipment overview on A320 / A330 / A350 ADT Module, Control Panel Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Autonomous Distress Tracking Operation of an ELT-DT and an ADFR within GADSS COSPAS-SARSAT Infrastructure Real-Time ELT update of GNSS position Real-Time ELT update ELT-DTof GNSS position installed and ADFR Located on VTP 406 MHz ELT-DT activation icw ED-237 criteria Post Flight Localization & Recovery Abnormal Tracking Aircraft Tracking Take-Off and Normal Flight ADFR enables a timely SAR response: • Locate End-of-Flight • Rescue Survivors • Secure Downed Aircraft • Timely Recovery of Flight Data Autonomous Distress Tracking ADFR transmits: 406 MHz Distress for 24 hours 121.5 MHz Homer for 150 hours ELT-DT transmits: 406 MHz Distress for 24 hours 121.5 MHz Homer for 48 hours Local User Terminal Mission Control Centre Rescue Coordination Centre SAR Alert & Response Post Flight Localization and Recovery ICAO Annex 6 Part I §6.3.6 : Appendix 8 §4 : Automatic Deployable Flight Recorder AIRBUS safety enhancement initiative Tracking ADT PFLR CAT.IDE.A.190 (Flight Data Recorder) CAT.IDE.A.185 : Cockpit voice Recorder with 25 Hrs capacity CAT.IDE.A.195 : Datalink recorder CAT.IDE.A.200 : Dual recorders CAT.IDE.A.280 : Automatic ELT CAT.GEN.MPA.210 : Location of an A/C in Distress Regulations of FAA Part 91/121 (e.g. §121.344 §121.357 §91.207) are considered. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Post Flight Localization and Recovery Airbus implementation and design A350XWB, A330 Family and A321XLR New architecture : ADFR objective : forward-fit starting 2023 Current recorders From 2021: 25 HRS CVR fitted on A/C to comply with 25HRS mandate Cockpit Voice Recorder Flight Data Recorder Automatic Deployable Flight Recorder Recorder Interface Unit Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder CVDR RIU ADFR CVR FDR Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Post Flight Localization and Recovery Airbus implementation and design A320 Family New architecture : Dual CVDR Capable 25 HRS Forward-fit starting in 2021 Current recorders Cockpit Voice Recorder Flight Data Recorder Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder CVDR CVR FDR Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Post Flight Localization and Recovery Automatic Deployable Flight Recorder (ADFR) • Records cockpit voice, datalink and flight data • Located on Vertical Tail Plane (VTP) • Ejected on crash or immersion detection • emits a homing signal (121.5 Mz) • emits a 406 Mhz signal. • Capable of 25 hours of voice recording Recorder Interface Unit (RIU) • Data concentrator for ADFR • Allows ADFR read-out without un-mounting it • Located in the fuselage of the aircraft, flange mounted Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Post Flight Localization and Recovery Cockpit Voice Data Recorder (CVDR) • Records cockpit voice, datalink and flight data • Located in the fuselage of the aircraft, flange mounted • Equipped with 37.5kHz, 90-day Underwater Locator Beacon • Capable of 25 hours of voice recording Tracking GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 ADT PFLR Implementation on all Airbus programmes. A/C Family Achieved In development ADT Objective 01/01/2023 A320 A/C Family A320 A330 A350XWB A380 GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 CVR 25 HRS Forward-fit starts in 2021 25 HRS CVR Option ADFR A321XLR Standalone ELTDT Dual CVDR 25 HRS CVR ADFR Objective 01/01/2023 A330 A350XWB ADFR Benefits of Implementation on all Airbus programmes. Improved data recording and retrieval • 25 Hours CVR • Combined recorders to: • Improve recording time in EMER ELEC situation • Enable data download as single action in avionics bay, on wing. • Improve dispatch reliability • Improve survivability and flight data retrieval in case of an accident Improved equipment • ULB is not classified “Dangerous goods for transportation” • Improved environmental resistance. Installation improved. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Agenda of the Conference 01 Update : GADSS Concept 02 Update : GADSS implementation on Airbus A/C 03 Advise for A/L concerned with: -25 HRS CVR -DUAL CVDR 04 L3-Harris (L3H) Presentation GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 25 HRS CVR This section concerns: A330 fitted with MOD 209084: COMMUNICATIONS - COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER- INSTALL CVR CAPABLE OF 25 HOURS VOICE RECORDING A350 fitted with MOD 115267: COMMUNICATIONS - COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER- DEFINE AND INSTALL CVR CAPABLE OF 25 HOURS VOICE RECORDING A380 fitted with MOD 78472: COMMUNICATIONS - COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER (CVR) - INSTALL NEW L3COM CVR 25H. Edit 22/12/2020 On A350, the modification installing a 25 Hours CVR ill not be MOD 115267, the new MOD number will be precised as soon as it is known GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 25 HRS CVR – Technical Overview Characteristics PN 7100-1000-30 on A330 and A380 PN 7100-1900-30 on for A350 ULB 90 model DK290 PN 9080-10036-01 (L3H) CVDR data download onboard with GSE RDI 2.0 ULB TESTING TOOL TS200 in Airbus TEM New probe needed : PN 3-115-0527 Interchangeability : can replace 2H CVR. Can be replaced by previous models if local authorities agree. Edit 22/12/2020: · On A350, the CVR PN that will be certified for 25HRS will be : PN 7100-1900-31. The associated MOD will be precised as soon as possible. · On A330, the CVR PN that will be certified for 25HRS will be: PN 7100-1000-30 (MOD 209084). · On A380, the CVR PN that will be certified for 25HRS will be: PN 7100-1000-31 (MOD 78472). GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 25 HRS CVR – Technical Overview A330 Impact on cockpit A350 A380 The test tone lasts 4 seconds when pressing the CVR Test P/B No change on ECAM CVR fault indication Impact on BITE GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Normal mode only (TSM has been adapted) DUAL CVDR This section concerns: A320 family A/C fitted with MOD 165565: INDICATING/RECORDING SYSTEMS-COMBINED VOICE AND DATA RECORDING/AC LOCATING SYSTEM - INSTALL CVDR1 AND CVDR2 The A/L concerned by one of the above modifications receive a MSCN notification. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 DUAL CVDR Technical Overview Characteristics PN 7100-0200-00 ULB 90 model GREEN 90 Lithium free PN 266-E6914-00 CVDR data download onboard with GSE PN RDI 2.0 ULB TESTING TOOL model ULYSER PN 20538‐00 Same used for Low Frequency ULB GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 DUAL CVDR Technical Overview CVDR A320 Impact on indicating Push to test : CVDR1 answers with tone if operative. ECAM CAUTION RECORDER CVR FAULT / RECORDER DFDR FAULT if function is lost on both LRUs. Impact on BITE CVDR 1 and 2 have a BITE and report to CFDS. Impact on Interactive mode No interactive mode. The AMM is adapted so the test procedures are up to date. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 GSE Information The RDI (Recoder Data Interface) is used to download the audio data onboard. • introduced in Airbus TEM • to be used in compliance with the data security handbook. For ULB Mounted on CVDR ULYSER PN: 20538‐00 Also compatible with the LF-ULB (SID88) ULB test changed: two water switches on each ULB For ULB Mounted on CVR 25 HRS TS200 Two water switches on each ULB ROSE station, ADLP software for Datalink decoding provided by L3 Harris. For any question about GSE, please contact L3-Harris GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Technical Advice for A/L Airline role • Spare provisioning • GSE provisioning • Make sure to have the capability to download and decode the Flight recorders data Note : • No impact of the DFDR data (controlled by the FDIMU software). • The GSE RDI 2.0 must be used as per advise provided in the Data Security handbook. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Future Communication by Airbus on the subject Future communication will address : • ADFR : to provide advise to A/L concerned with the modifications • ELT-DT : idem ISI Article (ref: 23.71.00026) will be continuously updated to provide information on : • Technical facts about the 25 Hours CVR and the CVDR. • Samples of data • FAQ. GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Agenda of the Conference 01 Update : GADSS Concept 02 Update : GADSS implementation on Airbus A/C 03 Advise for A/L concerned with: -25 HRS CVR -DUAL CVDR 04 L3-Harris (L3H) Presentation GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Table of Acronyms Table of Acronyms A/C Aircraft FAA Federal Aviation Administration ACARS A/C Communication Addressing / Reporting System FANS Future Air Navigation System ACARS MU ACARS Management Unit FSA-NG Fly Smart with Airbus – New Generation ACMS Aircraft Condition Monitoring System GADSS Global Aeronautical Distress Safety System ADFR Automatic Deployable Flight Recorder GAT Global Aircraft Tracking ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System ADT Autonomous Distress Tracking HW Hardware AOC Airline Operational Control ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization ARINC Aeronautical Radio Incorporated ISI In-Service Information AT Aircraft Tracking NAA National Airworthiness Authority ATSU Air Traffic Services Unit NM Nautical Mile CMU Communications Management Unit NSS Network Server System CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder OCC Operations Control Centre CVDR Combined Voice and Data Recorder OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer DB Database OOOI Out, Off, On, In DFDAMU Digital Flight Data Acquisition and Management Unit PFLR Post Flight Localization and Recovery DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder SAR Search and Rescue DSP Datalink Service Provider SARP Standards and Recommended Practices EASA European Aviation Safety Agency ULB Underwater Locator Beacon ELT-DT Emergency Locator Transmitter – Distress Tracking VTP Vertical Tail Plane GADSS Web live 14 October 2020 Questions & Answers Any questions? 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