U.S.
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, D.C.
Flight Standardization Board (FSB) Report
Revision: ORIGINAL
Date: 08/12/2013
AgustaWestland S.p.A.
AW119MKII
G1000H
Donald H. Wood Jr. (Chip)
Chair, Flight Standardization Board
Federal Aviation Administration
Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group
2601 Meacham Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76137-4298
Telephone: 817-222-5270
FAX: 817-222-5295
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Fort Worth Aircraft Evaluation Group
AgustaWestland S.p.A. AW119MKII with
Garmin G1000H Integrated Avionics System Installation of the
Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) Installation
1. Purpose and applicability.
The purpose of this report is to insure complete coverage and documentation of all
Flight Standards responsibilities regarding the type design change certification of the
AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII with the Garmin G1000H Electronic Flight
Instrument System (EFIS) Installation with a Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible
cockpit. The AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII aircraft is type certificated as a Part
27 Normal Category Rotorcraft, Day/Night VFR operation. The Garmin G1000H is
limited to Day/Night VFR operations in its present configuration. This system is an
avionics suite that combines primary flight instrumentation, navigational information,
and a moving map display on dual 7.7 by 11.8 inch color screens. This flight evaluation
consisted of the maneuvers required for the original issuance of a Commercial Pilot and
Instrument Pilot rating, Rotorcraft-Helicopter. The addition of the Garmin G1000H
Avionics Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) does not
affect the maneuvering of the aircraft through any of the required Practical Test Standard
(PTS) maneuvers. There is no coupling of the aircraft flight controls to navigation
sources. Additionally, there are no Flight Director cues provided to the pilot.
2. Pilot Type Rating Requirements.
The AgustaWestland S.p.A AW119MKII Rotorcraft is certificated at a gross weight
below 12,500 lbs. and exhibited no unusual characteristics or complexity that requires
exceptional skill or knowledge to operate. Therefore an aircraft type rating is not
required.
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3. Requirements.
The Initial AW119MKII course should consist of 30 hours of Ground School, with 6
hours of flight training which will cover the following maneuvers covering the following
topics
GENERAL
General Helicopter
Architecture
Component Location
LEADING PARTICULARS
System Description/Specifications
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
Overview/Purpose
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Overview/Purpose
SYMBOLOGY
Overview/Purpose
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PRE-FLIGHT
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S/U
22) Approach/ Landing-Dual SAS Failure
1) Flight Manual Review
2) Pre-Flight Inspection
3) Cockpit Familiarization/Start Procedures
4) Power Assurance/ Systems Check
TAKEOFFS
5) Normal
6) Maximum Performance
IN FLIGHT
7) Steep Turns
8) #1 Hyd Fail @ 90 kt /Cruise speed*
9) Both SAS Fail @ 90 kt/ Cruise spd*
10) Un-commanded SAS inputs/ API.
11) Rapid Decelerations
INSTRUCTOR:
12)
APPROACHES/LANDINGS
13) Normal
14) Steep/Confined/Pinnacle
15) Running
MALFUNCTIONS/EMERGENCIES
16) #1 Hyd. Failure
17) Simulated EEC Fail/ MEC
18) Manual Cont. of Engine
19) Autorotations
Hover
Hovering Forward
Straight In
90/ 180
HOGE (Outside HV)
20) Approach / Landing-Tail Rotor Stuck
Right
21) Approach / Landing-Tail Rotor Stuck Left
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4. Acceptable Operator Differences.
The AW119MKII Recurrent aircraft course with prior AW119 experience should be 8
hours of ground school and 2-3 hours of flight instruction on the topics covered in the
initial AW119MKII class.
5. FSB Specifications for Training.
The certificated operator must meet the training requirements of 14 CFR 135.329 and
include in its initial and recurrent training program sufficient instruction on the use and
applicability of the Garmin G1000H Avionics suite and NVG operations.
6. FSB Specifications for Checking.
Flight checks are conducted in accordance with the instruction guidance and
requirements contained in the Commercial Pilot Practical Test Standards, FAA-S-808116, Instrument Rating practical Test Standards FAA-S-8081-4E, as supplemented by
guidance in FAA Order 8900.1 and 8900.2.
7. FSB Specifications for Currency.
Currency shall be maintained in accordance with 14 CFR 61.57, and 135.247, as
appropriate.
8. Regulatory Compliance Checklist.
The Compliance Checklist documents applicable 14 CFR Part 91 and Part 135 regulatory
requirements to assist the FAA Operations Inspectors in the expedited approval of that
aircraft for a proposed operation. This list pertains specifically to a representative
production aircraft N516LF
14
CFR
Section
91.9 (a)
Requirement
Compliance
Remark
FSB Finding
Compliance with Flight
Manual, Markings, and
Placard Markings
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.9
(b)(1)
Availability of Current
Rotorcraft Flight Manual in
Aircraft
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.9(c)
Identification of Aircraft in
Accordance with FAR 45
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
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CFR
Section
91.203
(a)(b)
Requirement
Valid Airworthiness
Certificate, Flight Permit,
Registration Certificate.
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Compliance
Remark
FSB Finding
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.205 (b) Powered Civil Aircraft with
(1) thru (10) Standard Category U.S.
Airworthiness Certificates:
Instrument and Equipment
Requirements: General
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.205 (b) Day VFR
(12),
(13),(17)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.205 (c) Night VFR
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.205 (d) IFR (Instrument Flight
Rules)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.205 (h) Night Vision Goggle
Operations
This aircraft is certified under All cockpit
Satisfactory
TCDS (H7EU)
instruments are NVG
compatible
91.207
(a)(b)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
Emergency Locator
Transmitter (ELT)
91.209 (b) Operate an aircraft
equipped with an anticollision light system.
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CFR
Section
91.213
Requirement
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Compliance
Remark
Inoperative Instruments and This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
Equipment
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
FSB Finding
Satisfactory
91.215 (a) ATC Transponder and
Altitude Reporting
Equipment and Use
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.215
(b),(c) (d)
Transponder Operation
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.221
(a)(b)
Traffic Alert and Collision
Avoidance System
Equipment and Use
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.223 (a) Terrain Awareness and
Warning System
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.503
(a)(2)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.503
Aeronautical Charts
(a)(3) (a)(4)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.503
(b)(c)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
Cockpit Checklist
Cockpit Checklist Contents
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CFR
Section
91.505
Requirement
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Compliance
Remark
FSB Finding
Familiarity with Operating
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
Limitations and Emergency TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
Equipment
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.507
Equipment Requirement:
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
Over the Top, or Night VFR TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
Operations
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.517
Passenger information
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
91.519
Passenger Briefing
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.521
Shoulder Harness
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.525
Carriage of Cargo
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
91.1115
(a)
Minimum Equipment List
This aircraft is certified under Pending MMEL will Satisfactory
TCDS (H7EU)
reflect JASC System
upon submittal from
AguataWestland
S.p.A
135. 21
Manual Requirements
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
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Requirement
Compliance
CFR
Section
135.81 (c) Aircraft Equipment Manuals This aircraft is certified under
and Aircraft Flight Manual
TCDS (H7EU)
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Remark
FSB Finding
Satisfactory
135.83
Cockpit Checklist
(a)(1) & (b)
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.83
(a)(2) & (c)
Emergency Procedures
Checklist
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.83
(a)(3)
Aeronautical Charts
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.99 (a) Composition of Flight Crew
AFM Limitations
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.117
Briefing of Passengers
before Flight
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.123
Emergency and Emergency This aircraft is certified under
Evacuation Duties
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.127
Passenger Information
Satisfactory
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
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CFR
Section
135.128
Requirement
Safety Belts and Child
Restraint Systems
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Compliance
Remark
FSB Finding
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.143
(b)
Approved/Operable
This aircraft is certified under
Instruments and Equipment TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.143
(c)
ATC Transponder
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.149
(a)
Altimeter Adjustable for
Barometric Pressure
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.149
(b)
Heating or Deicing
Equipment
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.157
(a)
Oxygen Equipment
Requirements
Unpressurized aircraft.
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.157
(c)
Equipment requirement
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.158
(a)
Pitot Heat Indicating
Systems Requirement and
Operation
This aircraft is certified under G1000H (EFIS)
TCDS (H7EU)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
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CFR
Section
135.159
(a) - (g)
Requirement
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Compliance
Remark
FSB Finding
Equipment Requirements: This aircraft is certified under
Carrying Passengers under TCDS (H7EU)
VFR at Night or under VFR
Over The Top Conditions
G1000H (EFIS)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.161
Radio and Navigational
This aircraft is certified under
Equipment: Aircraft Carrying TCDS (H7EU)
Passengers Under VFR at
Night or under VFR Over
The Top
G1000H (EFIS)
functioned in
accordance with
manufacturers
instructions
Satisfactory
135.170
Materials for Compartment
Interiors
This aircraft is certified under NVG compatible
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.171
(a)
Shoulder Harness
Installation at Flight
Crewmember Stations
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.179
(b)
Instruments and Equipment This aircraft is certified under
NOT included in MEL
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.180
(b)
Flight Manual Requirements This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
135.183
(d)
Helicopter inflation devices
Satisfactory
135.185
(a)
Empty Weight and Center of This aircraft is certified under
Gravity: Currency
TCDS (H7EU)
Requirement
This aircraft is certified under Not installed
TCDS (H7EU)
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CFR
Section
135.185
(b)
135.363
(f)
Requirement
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Compliance
Remark
FSB Finding
Aircraft Original
Airworthiness Certificate
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
AFM Performance Data
This aircraft is certified under
TCDS (H7EU)
Satisfactory
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9. FSB Specifications for Training Devices and Simulators. 14 CFR Part 60 - Flight
Simulation Training Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use, outlines
specifications for helicopter simulator and Flight Training Devices. During the time of
the FSB neither a full motion simulator, nor Flight Training Device existed. The
aircraft manufacturer indicated that if an FTD/Simulator was certificated by the National
Simulator Program, it could be implemented with the training program in the future.
10. Applications.
The guidelines set forth in the FSB report apply to:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
Certified Flight Instructors
Airline Transport Pilots instructing in air transportation service
Certificated Ground Instructors associated with a training center
Aviation Safety Inspectors
Designated Pilot Examiners
Pilot Proficiency Examiners
14 CFR Part 135 Air Carrier Check Airmen and Instructors
Commercial Certificated Helicopter Rotorcraft pilots
11. Alternate Means of Compliance.
N/A
12. Regulatory Coordination and Approval.
See Section 8.0 Results
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PART II (Board Report)
1.0 Background:
On March 1, 2013, Donald H. Wood Jr. (Chip) Operations Inspector, Fort Worth Aircraft
Evaluation Group, conducted an operational evaluation in an AgustaWestland S.p.A
AW119MKII. (N516LF) was flown both day and night for an evaluation of the aircraft
handling qualities as equipped with the Garmin G1000H EFIS and NVG Systems. The
AW119MKII is included in the H7EU type certificate data sheet.
The flight display system of the evaluated aircraft was comprised of:
1. #1 GIA Garmin Integrated Avionics Unit GPS/NAV/COM, AWG, and
Discrete I/O
2. #2 GIA Garmin Integrated Avionics Unit GPS/NAV/COM, AWG, and
Discrete I/O
3. #1 GEA Garmin Engine & Airframe I/O
4. #2 GEA Garmin Engine & Airframe I/O
5. #1 Garmin Signal Conditioner Unit (N1, N2, and NR converter)
6. #2 Garmin Signal Conditioner Unit (N1, N2, and NR converter)
7. GMU 44 Magnetometer
8. GRS 77H Attitude Heading and Reference System (AHRS)
9. GDC 74H Air Data Computer
10. GPT 59 Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Probe
11. GTX 330 w/ES (Extended Squitter) Mode S Transponder
12. Cobham Digital Audio Control System
13. L3-COM Electronic Standby Instrument System(ESIS)
14. GTS 800 Traffic Awareness System
15. GDL 69 AH XM Weather System
16. Garmin HTAWS
17. Garmin Synthetic Vision System
18. RA-4500 Radar Altimeter
The flight evaluation consisted of the maneuvers required for the issuance of a
Rotorcraft-Helicopter Instrument rating. The system provides a PFD depicting attitude,
altitude, barometric altimeter setting, airspeed, instantaneous vertical speed, magnetic
heading and course deviation indicator, and outside air temperature. The MFD can be
combined with a moving map, XM satellite weather, and traffic overlays. Additionally,
there are numerous optional avionics components available which integrate with the
basic G1000H Display System. The Garmin G1000H Avionics Display System does not
affect the maneuvering of the aircraft through any of the required Practical Test Standard
maneuvers. There is no coupling of the aircraft flight controls to navigation sources.
Additionally, there are no Flight Director cues provided to the pilot.
The following vendor avionics documents are available in the Manufacturers
Data section of the Rotorcraft Flight Manual:
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2.
3.
4.
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G1000H Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01150-03, Rev. B or later
G1000H Pilots Guide 190-01150-02, Rev. B or later
GTX 330 w/ES Transponder Pilot Guide
GTS 800 Pilots Guide
Additionally, these referenced documents are available online from Garmin.
2.0 There are no outstanding Aircraft Evaluation Group issue papers.
All issues were closed prior to the evaluation.
3.0 Type Ratings and Crew Qualification Tests.
With the addition of the Garmin G1000H Avionics Display System, pilots qualifying in
an aircraft that have this equipment installed should experience little difficulties in the
transition and require minimal training.
Summary and Conclusions: Flight checks are to be conducted in accordance with the
instruction, guidance, and requirements contained in Practical Test Standards and
supplemented by guidance in FAA Order 8900.1 and/or 8900.2.
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