Fa2100cvr Sb022 Rev 2 (Final)

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CVR / FDR SERVICE BULLETIN CVR / FDR SERVICE INFORMATION TRANSMISSION COVER LETTER REV. 02 JUNE 16, 2015

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Date:

June 16, 2015

To:

ALL USERS OF THE FAIRCHILD MODEL FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder

Subject:

Field Service Bulletin, FA2100CVR SB022, Revision 02 THIS TRANSMITS REVISION 02 TO FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022

The footer on each page has been updated to include a reference back to the Transmission Cover Letter. The attached Revision 2 to Field Service Bulletin No. FA2100CVR SB022, dated June 16, 2015 is an update to Service Bulletin SB022, Revision 1, dated April 8, 2015. Previous Changes from Initial Issue to Revision 1: Section I.A, page 1 of 8, of Field Service Bulletin No. FA2100CVR SB022 dated March 16, 2015 has been revised. The effective part numbers of those Model FA2100CVRs that may apply the 90-Day Beacon Modification #15 has been clarified. Section I.C. & I.D revised TSO C142 to TSO C142a and added TSO C142a to Section I.K.

L‐3 Communications Aviation Recorders

Mike Phillips Manager, L3AR Customer Support Issue Date: Rev. 01 Date: Transmittal Ltr Rev. Transmittal Ltr Rev. Rev. 02 Date:

March 16, 2015 April 08, 2015 May 01, 2015 (minor corrections to SB page numbers) June 01, 2015 (minor corrections to SB page numbers) June 16, 2015

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SERVICE BULLETIN MODEL FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER MOD−DOT 15: INTRODUCTION OF L−3AR 90−DAY UNDERWATER LOCATOR BEACON Date: June 16, 2015 I.

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R2

PLANNING INFORMATION A.

Effectivity L−3 Aviation Recorders, Fairchild Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorders, Part Numbers: 2100−1010−00, 2100−1020−00, 2100−1020−02, 2100−1020−90, 2100−1025−02, 2100−1025−22, 2100−1026−02, and 2100−1027−02.

B.

Note:

For operators of Bombardier Global 5000/6000 aircraft with PN: 2100−1025−24 installed, the aircraft manufacturer requires that these units be returned to the factory to be modified to PN 2100−1225−24 for implementation of the 90−Day ULB.

Note:

For Bombardier Challenger Series users of PN 2100−1020−00 or PN: 2100−1025−22, the aircraft manufacturer is allowing their users the option of modifying these units to PN 2100−1220−00 and PN 2100−1225−22, respectively, per the Bombardier Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC) or to use their current part number 2100−1020−00 or 2100−1025−22 with Mod−Dot 15 applied per this SB.

Note:

All operator’s should verify with their Aircraft OEMs that the part numbers of the FA2100CVRs are compliant with their A/C IPL’s.

Concurrent Requirements Not applicable.

C.

Reason Originally, effective March 1, 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration was withdrawing TSO authorization that lets the holder identify or mark underwater locating devices with TSO−C121 or TSO−C121a. As of February 28, 2015 the FAA has extended this deadline to December 1, 2015. This action will discontinue the production of TSO−approved Underwater Locator Beacons that feature 30 days of operation. L−3 Aviation Recorders will continue its plan to transition to the L−3AR 90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon, herein after referred to as the Beacon, in compliance with TSO−C121b/−C142a. L−3 Aviation Recorders expects the new Beacon devices to be available for delivery with the FA2100CVR beginning March 1, 2015. There are no plans for L−3AR to purchase 30−Day Beacons during the extension period and will use its existing stock of 30−Day Beacons on a first come first served basis. Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER D.

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

Description This Service Bulletin announces the cut-in of the 90−Day Beacon to newly manufactured FA2100CVRs, and introduces the 90-Day Beacon Conversion Kit, available to retrofit existing FA2100CVRs. This Service Bulletin provides instructions for modifying all applicable recorders to remove the existing 30-day Beacon and replace it with the new TSO-C121b/−C142a 90-Day Beacon. Upon completion, the unit will be acceptance tested and the appropriate Mod Dot will be marked.

E.

Compliance This is a recommended modification that should be incorporated at the operator’s earliest convenience. This modification introduces the L−3AR 90−Day Beacon, and is identified as MOD DOT 15 for the 90−Day Beacon Conversion Kit. To ensure compliance with applicable FAA TSO / Modification marking requirements, once a 90−Day Beacon is installed on the recorder, it cannot be replaced with a 30−Day Beacon. By incorporating this Service Bulletin with the approved listed parts, only then can the associated Mod Dot be marked. Utilizing parts that are not identified in this Service Bulletin will not be considered valid for compliance. Units received in an Authorized Repair Center with non-compliant parts will be handled in accordance with FAA guidelines.

F.

Approval This Service Bulletin contains no modification information that revises the approved configuration and therefore does not require governmental or other regulatory agency approval. Operators are not required to apply for modification approval for this change as it does not affect the form, fit, or function of the top level LRU, nor the FA2100CVR TSO.

G.

Manpower 0.5 hours.

H.

Weight and Balance Not affected.

I.

Electrical Load Data Not changed.

J.

Software Accomplishment Summary Not applicable. Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER K.

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

Reference L−3AR Engineering Change No. 016254 FAA TSO−C121b & TSO−C142a EUROCAE ED−112A

L.

Other Publications Affected Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder Component Maintenance Manual, (ATA No. 23−70−04) P/N 165E1689−00, Section 300 & 700 and the IPL, Section 1000. Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder Installation & Operation Manual, P/N 165E1846−00. Model FA2100 General Aviation Cockpit Voice Recorder Installation & Operation Manual, P/N 165E1848−00.

II.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

CAUTION:

The 90-Day Underwater Locator Beacon is considered Hazardous Material Class 9 and classified as a “UN 3091 Lithium metal battery contained in equipment” for shipping purposes. All applicable Department of Transportation (DOT), International Air Transport Association (IATA), or International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) regulations must be followed. It is the responsibility of the party purchasing, handling, receiving or transporting the 90-Day Underwater Locator Beacon to understand and follow all the applicable, state, international, and carrier laws, rules or regulations. Failure to comply with these laws, rules or regulations could lead to possible fines.

Table 1. Materials Cost and Availability for 90−Day Beacon Kit Keyword

Quantity

Part Number

Price U.S.D.

Delivery

L−3AR 90−Day Beacon Conversion Kit, MOD DOT 15 Consists of: 1. L−3AR 90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon 2. Four ¼” Hex−Cap Screws 3. Four #8 Flat Head Countersunk Screws * 4. Four #8 Lock Washers *

1

068E5542−00

See Note

30 Days

* Items 3 and 4 are not used for the FA2100 series of recorders and can be discarded.

Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

Test Equipment L−3 recommends the L−3AR beacon test set to test Beacons after installation.

Table 2. Recommended Test Equipment Keyword

Quantity

Part Number

Price U.S.D.

Delivery

L−3AR Beacon Test Set

1

17TES0015

See Note

30 Days

NOTE:

For pricing and contact information, see below. Order Administration: DLAR−aviationsales@l−3com.com Main Phone: 1−941−371−0811, ask for Inside Sales

An alternate test set may be used to test Beacons after installation. A 10−Mohm high impedance voltmeter is required when using the test equipment below, but it is not included in the test set.

Table 3. Acceptable Alternate Test Equipment Keyword

Quantity

Part Number

Price U.S.D.

Delivery

Dukane Beacon Test Set

1

42A12( )

Discontinued

N/A

10 Mohm High Impedance Voltmeter

1

Model B8−8 HP Allegiant or equivalent

L−3AR does not sell

N/A

III. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS This Service Bulletin can be accomplished in the field by L-3AR Product Support Engineers, as well as Operators and Authorized Repair Facilities that have received the necessary test equipment.

A.

Modification Instructions The following procedures provide instruction for the removal of the 30−Day Beacon and installation of the L−3AR 90−Day Beacon. Figure 1 shows the new L−3AR 90−Day Beacon labeling and its identifications.

Top View

Front View

Figure 1. New 90-Day Underwater Locator Beacon Labels Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER B.

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

30−Day Beacon Removal Procedure Table 4. 30−Day Beacon Removal Procedure PROCEDURE

1) Remove both 1/4−20 hex−cap screws on the left Beacon Mount Bracket using a 3/16” Allen 2) 3) 4) 5)

hex−wrench and set the bracket aside. Loosen the lower screw on the right Beacon Mount Bracket. Pull the Beacon from the loosened Bracket. Remove both screws from the right Beacon Mount Bracket and set the bracket aside. Discard the four hex−cap screws that were removed.

Crash-Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

Right Beacon Mount Bracket

Water Switch

Left Beacon Mount Bracket

1/4–20, Hex-Cap Screws

30−Day Underwater Locator Beacon

Figure 2. 30-Day Underwater Locator Beacon Removal C.

L−3AR 90−Day Beacon Installation Procedure

The 90−Day Beacon is mounted on the front of the Model FA2100 CSMU assembly with the beacon’s water switch facing to the left. The expected battery life of this Beacon is the same as the replacement date on the Beacon. Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

Table 5. 90−Day Beacon Installation Procedure PROCEDURE 1) Open the kit and ensure that all the parts are included:

− 90−Day Beacon − Four 1/4−20 hex−cap screws Note: The #8 flat head countersunk screws (4) and #8 lock washers (4) are not used for the FA2100CVR series of recorders and may be discarded. 2) Insert the 90−Day Beacon into the right and left Beacon Mount Brackets with the Beacon water switch facing left and the replacement date label visible to the front. Important: The Beacon will only fit one way − the gap in the bracket must face up on the left side of the Beacon, and down on the right side. 3) Apply thread-locking adhesive to the four screws. 4) Attach the Beacon and Beacon Mount Brackets with four screws as shown in Figure 3. Tighten securely to the CSMU. Torque mounting bolts in a cross−pattern as shown in Figure 3 to 75 in−lbs.

90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon Right Beacon Mount Bracket

Crash−Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

Water Switch 2

Left Beacon Mount Bracket

3 4

1/4–20, Hex-Cap Screws 1

Cross-Pattern Torquing Sequence (75 in-lbs)

Figure 3. 90-Day Underwater Locator Beacon Installation Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER D.

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

L−3AR 90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon Testing Procedure

Recommended Method to Test the 90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon The 17TES0015 is a battery operated heterodyne type receiver that operates at an ultrasonic frequency of 37.5 kHz. The test set is a self-contained, hand held functional tester for testing 90−Day and 30−Day Underwater Locator Beacons. Use the internal microphone and loudspeaker to perform an operational test on a beacon without removing it from the recorder’s CSMU Mount. The test set can also be used to perform a voltage measurement for testing the replacement battery within a Beacon.

Table 6. Underwater Locator Beacon Test Using L−3AR Test Set P/N: 17TES0015 PROCEDURE This test should be performed after the 90−Day Beacon is installed. It verifies the proper operation of the Beacon after mounting on the CSMU. 1) Turn the test set ON using the small slide switch located on the left side of the housing. 2) If the display reads LB, the test set battery voltage has fallen below the level required for

operation, and the 9−Volt battery should be replaced.

3) To test the Beacon battery voltage, attach the test probe clip to the Beacon case. The clip has a

spring action that will allow it to slip over the housing on the Beacon. Ensure that the exposed metal on the Beacon is resting in the metal cradle to make the best connection.

4) Place the tip of the probe in contact with the metal pad at the center of the water switch. 5) Read the battery voltage from the test set display. If the battery voltage is at or above 2.97 volts,

the battery is operable. If the battery voltage is below 2.97 volts, remove the Beacon from service.

6) To perform an operational test of the Beacon, place the probes on the Beacon as described

above, then press and hold the red button on the test set (the display will be blank during this operation).

7) If the Beacon is operating properly, a pinging sound will be audible from the test set speakers. If

hearing is difficult due to background noise, repeat the test in a quieter area.

8) Turn off the test set, and remove the Beacon from the test probe clip. 9) If required, record the Beacon’s serial number and expiration date on the appropriate recorder

data record.

Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

Alternate Method to Test the 90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon Note that using this method requires the use of a 10−Mohm impedance voltmeter that is not included in the test set.

Table 7. Underwater Locator Beacon Test Using Test Set P/N: 42A12( ) and 10 Mohm High Impedance Voltmeter PROCEDURE This test should be performed after the 90−Day Beacon is installed. It verifies the proper operation of the Underwater Locator Beacon after mounting on the CSMU. 1) To test the Beacon battery voltage, place the negative lead of the high impedance voltmeter on

the metal pad at the center of the water switch and the positive lead on the Beacon case. 2) Measure the battery voltage. If the battery voltage is at or above 2.97 volts, the battery is operable. If the battery voltage is below 2.97 volts, remove the Beacon from service.

3) To perform an operational test of the Beacon, turn on the test set by rotating the front panel GAIN

control clockwise until it clicks.

4) On the front panel of the test set, set the INT.-EXT. switch to INT. 5) Rotate TUNING control to a setting between 35 and 40 kHz. 6) Use a metal braid, or other flexible metal conductor, to temporarily short the metal pad at the

center of the water switch to the Beacon case, and activate the unit.

7) Make sure that the test set’s microphone and the Beacon are in close proximity of each other with

unobstructed, line−of−sight between them. This will ensure that the test set will detect the proper output of the Beacon.

8) If the Underwater Locator Beacon is functioning properly, it will emit inaudible, ultrasonic sound

waves that the test set will receive and reproduce as repetitive beeps through the test set’s speakers. 9) Remove the metal conductor to stop the short and turn off the test set.

10) If required, record the Beacon’s serial number and expiration date on the appropriate recorder

data record.

Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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SERVICE BULLETIN FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVR SB022 R02

IV. MODIFICATION INFORMATION Incorporation of this Service Bulletin will be identified by marking MOD−DOT 15 in the revision section of the recorder’s name plate with black paint. L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

Mike Phillips Customer Support Manager SB Issue Date:

March 16, 2015

SB Rev. 01:

April 8, 2015

SB Rev. 02:

June 16, 2015

Use or disclosure of information contained on this sheet is subject to the restrictions on the cover page of this document.

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