Performance Based Communication and Surveillance Data Link Operational Authorization Process Presented to: <ICAO PBCS Workshop By: Trent Bigler, ASI, FAA Date: 21 February 2013
Introduction ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 7 Advisory Circular AC 120-70B 7 Part Checklist A056 Operations Specification Proposed Additions 2
Authorization Requirement ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 7 7.1.3 For flights in defined portions of airspace or on routes where an RCP type has been prescribed, an aeroplane shall, in addition to the requirements specified in 7.1.1: a) be provided with communication equipment which will enable it to operate in accordance with the prescribed RCP type(s); and b) be authorized by the State of the Operator for operations in such airspace. 3
How does the FAA accomplish operator authorization? - Advisory Circular AC 120-70B Operational Authorization for Use of Data Link Communication System - FAA design approval D/L system - Revision to CFR 121, 125, 125M 135 OpSpecs - Revision to CFR 91K MSpecs, CFR 91 LOA - FAA Job Aid - a 7-part how to guide that outlines entire process. - A056 Operations Specification 4
AC 120-70B Applicability CFR 91, 91K, 121, 125, 129 and 135 Describes the process of obtaining Operational Authorization for D/L systems, acceptable training and maintenance, and operational polices for use. Actions in event of an ATC data link communications event. 5
AC 120-70B Chapter 8 Installation of a D/L Comm Sys requires FAA approval of changes to Type Certificate (TC) or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Approval of installation does not constitute authorization to use the system Design approval of aircraft D/L systems IAW AC 20-140() Guidelines for Design Approval of A/C D/L Comm Systems 6
7 Part Checklist/ Job Aid Basic Events in D/L Authorization Process Recommended Inspector and Operator Actions General Operator Information Operator Exhibits and Documents Submitted Content of Operator Application Basic Pilot Procedures D/L Maintenance Program 7
Part 1 - Basic Events in Data Link Process Operator Actions 1. Establish need to obtain Data Link authority. 2. Reviews Airplane Flight Manual (AFM), AFM Supplement or Type Certificate Data Sheet or other appropriate documents (e.g., Service Bulletins, Service Letters) to determine aircraft Data Link eligibility. Operator contacts airplane or avionics manufacturer to confirm airplane data link eligibility. 3. Contacts the FAA authority to arrange a pre-application meeting to discuss requirements for operational approval. FAA Inspector Actions 4. Establishes, during pre-application meeting: Form and content of operator application (exhibits/documents) supporting Data Link authorization Date prior to start of operations when operator application should be submitted for evaluation. 8
Part 1 - Basic Events in Data Link Process continued Operator Actions 5. Submits operator application (exhibits/documents) to appropriate FAA with sufficient time prior to planned start of Data Link operations for evaluation. (FAA will specify time prior to planned start). FAA Inspector Actions 6. Reviews operator application (submissions). 7. Provides revised material when requested. 8. Issues operational authorization in the form acceptable by the applicable authority, as appropriate, when airworthiness and operational requirements are fulfilled. 9
Part 2 - Recommended Inspector and Operator Actions Lead Action 1 FAA Reviews the Basic events in the Data Link Approval Process with operator in the pre-application meeting to provide an overview of approval process events. 2 FAA Reviews the Job Aid with the operator to establish the form and content of the operator application for Data Link authority 3 Operator Uses Job Aid as a guide to assemble documents/exhibits for its Data Link application 4 Operator Annotates Job Aid to show location of Data Link program elements in exhibits/documents 5 Operator Submits Job Aid and Data Link application 6 FAA Annotates Job Aid showing task or document complete/satisfactory or open/further operator action required. 7 FAA Informs operator when further operator action is required. 8 Operator Provides inspector, when requested, with revised material. 9 FAA Issues authorization in the form acceptable to applicable authority (e.g., Operations Specifications (OpSpecs), management Specifications (MSpecs) or IGA Letter of Authorization (LOA) to operator when required tasks and documents are completed. 10
Part 2 - Primary Source Documents FAA Guidance - AC-120-70B Data Link Approval Checklist Operator Guide to Data Link Approval Documents applicable to all DL Approvals Global Operational Data Link Document (GOLD) ICAO Doc 9869 (Manual on Required Communication Performance) FAA Orders FAA Inspector Guidance (e.g. Notices) 11
Part 3 General Operator Information OPERATOR NAME: AIRCRAFT MAKE(s)/MODEL(s), REG NUMBER(s), S/N(s) PRE-APPLICATION MEETING DATE: DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED: DATE OPERATOR PLANS TO START DATA LINK OPERATIONS: NOTIFCATION TIME TO FAA ADEQUATE? YES NO AREA(S) OF OPERATION WHERE OPERATOR INITIALLY INTENDS TO START DATA LINK OPERATIONS: 1. 6. 11. 16. 2. 7. 12. 17. 3. 8. 13. 18. 4. 9. 14. 19. 5. 10. 15. 20. 12
Exhibit Part 4 Operator Exhibits and Documents Submitted A B C D E F G Exhibit/Document Title Operator Letter Requesting Data Link Authority List of Source Documents Used. Aircraft/avionics manufacturer documents showing aircraft airworthiness and data link eligibility Description of aircraft data link systems. 1. Data link system make/model/series. Include certification documents and current configuration (e.g. current avionics load); Aircraft Modifications (if applicable, list all Aircraft Service Changes (ASC), etc). 2. Include all TC, STC, LOA and AFM limitations and procedures (e.g. compliance with RTCA DO-258/ED-100 and Annex 6 specifications). 3. List of RCP specifications and documentation.(e.g. RCP type (240/400), RCP type allocations, performance based communications, actual communication performance (ACP), etc) General Information. Areas of operation/routes where operator intends to use data link. 1. List of areas and/or routes where operator intends to conduct data link operations. 2. List of air traffic centers/service providers with which the operator intends to communicate via data link. 3. List of policy and procedures source documents applicable to each area(s) of operations, such as: a. Operations manuals for specific areas of operations (e.g., FANS-1/A Operations Manual (FOM) for operation in Asia Pacific flight information regions (FIR)). b. State Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP). c. State Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). d. FAA chart supplements (e.g., Pacific and Alaska chart supplement). Flightcrew qualification programs. Operator will utilize a company approved data link training course. Pilots have reviewed all source documents as listed in Section A, Source Documents. Knowledge testing on submitted guidance (Appendix C) has been successfully completed. 1. Part 91 (GA) Operator Method of Pilot Training/Knowledge: Part 142 Training Center, Operator In-House Training, Course of Instruction; Record of Course Completion. 2. Part 121, 125 or 135: Pilot training documents. Manuals and other publications. Operating Manual (highlighting ATC data link areas); Operating Manual Supplements (FANS1/A, CPDLC, ADS-C, etc); Aircraft Flight Manual (highlighting data link ops areas, limitations). Operator Indication of Inclusion INSPECTOR COMMENTS 13
Part 4 - continued Exhibit Exhibit/Document Title Operator Indication of Inclusion INSPECTOR COMMENTS G Manuals and other publications. Operating Manual (highlighting ATC data link areas); Operating Manual Supplements (FANS1/A, CPDLC, ADS-C, etc); Aircraft Flight Manual (highlighting data link ops areas, limitations). 1. Part 91 Operator Operations Manuals or Documents: Operations Manual or section of operator s application documenting Data Link operational policy/procedures. 2. Part 121, 125 or 135 Operations Manuals and checklists H I J MMEL / MEL: System components required for data link operations are included in current version (FANS 1/A, CPDLC, ADS-C). Issues unique to a particular operator. Maintenance Programs: For aircraft with established Data Link maintenance practices, provide list of document or program references. For newly installed Data Link systems, provide data link maintenance practices for review - Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). K I Plan for Data Link Event Reporting. Part 129 Foreign Air Carriers *SUBMISSION INCLUDES: AIRCRAFT/DATA LINK COMPLIANCE DOCUMENTATION OPERATIONAL POLICY/PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE MANUAL SECTIONS RELATED TO DATA LINK (if not previously reviewed) Note 1: If stand-alone maintenance and operations manuals are submitted, they may be combined into one manual. Note 2: Exhibits/documents may be included in a binder or submitted as a stand-alone document(s). 14
Part 5 Content of Operator Application for Data Link Authorization CONTENT OF OPERATOR APPLICATION FOR DATA LINK AC 120-70B Ref. Paragraphs: Where Found in Operator Exhibits & Documents. Note: operator should update this column to reflect the content of its application Inspector Recommendation and/or Comments Inspector Tracking: Item Status and Date 1. Operator Data Link Request Letter. Statement of intent to obtain Data Link authority. (Recommended) Exhibit A 2. List of Source Documents Used. Airworthiness documents that establish the proposed aircraft/data link system, its approval status and, in a form acceptable to the inspector, a list of airframes. Page 11, Para 8 (b) Exhibit B 3. Description of aircraft data link systems. Exhibit C 3a. Data link system make/model/series. Include certification documents and current configuration (e.g. current avionics load); Aircraft Modifications (if applicable, list all Aircraft Service Changes (ASC), etc). Page 9 Para 6 (18) (19) Exhibit C 3b. Include all TC, STC, LOA and AFM limitations and procedures (e.g. compliance with RTCA DO-258/ED-100 and Annex 6 specifications). Page 9, Para 6b (18,19) FSIMS 8900.1 (OPSS) A056 Data Link Communications Exhibit C 3c. List of RCP specifications and documentation. Page 9, Para 7; Page 12, Para 8c; Appendix 6, Page 1 Exhibit C 4. General Information. Exhibit D 5. Areas of operations/routes where operator intends to use data link. Appendix 6, Page 1, Table 1 Exhibit E 5a. Operational Authorization Page 12, Para 8c Exhibit E 15
Part 5 Continued 6. Flight Crew qualification programs Page 13, Para 9 Exhibit F 7. Manuals and other publications Page 21, Para 10a. Exhibit G 8. Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and/or Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) updates, if applicable. (only applicable if operator conducts operations under an MEL/MMEL) Page 21, Para 10b. Appendix 2, Page 1 Data Link Communications Minimum Equipment List(MEL) and Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) provisions Exhibit H 9. Issues unique to a particular user Page 21, Para 10d. Exhibit I 10. Maintenance Programs. For aircraft with established data link practices, provide references. For newly installed data link systems, provide maintenance practices for review. Page 11 Para 8 a. General (1) Page 22, Para 11. Per Operator s AMM Exhibit J 11. Plan for Data Link Event Reporting. Page 24. Para 13. Appendix 1. Page 1. 12. Part 129 Foreign Air Carriers. Page 25, Para 14. Appendix 3, Page 1 Exhibit K Exhibit L 16
PART 6 Basic Pilot Procedures for Data Link Operations Data Link Operational Policy & Procedures (may submit applicable GOM/FOM pages) Reference Paragraphs: AC 120-70B Location in Exhibit G & Exhibit H Note: operator should update this column to reflect the content of its application FAA RECOMMENDATIONS/ COMMENTS Inspector Tracking Item Status And Date 17
Part 7 Data Link Maintenance Program Data Link Maintenance Program Reference Paragraphs 1. FAA Order 8900.1 Section and/or Paragraph in Exhibit J where Located FAA RECOMMENDATIONS/ COMMENTS Inspector Tracking Item Status and Date 18
Tracking Application SharePoint Provides a listing of all actions on application package Who has reviewed application package Uploaded Documents into Sharepoint Final Approval review A056 Authorization POI completes application package -- AO56 Operations Specification 19
Tracking via Share Point Example 20
A056 Operations Specification 21
A056 OpSpec, continued Insert FAA electronic signature Insert Operator electronic signature 22
A056 Operations Specification (OpSpec) A056. Data Link Communications HQ Control: HQ Revision: a. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct en route data link communications in accordance with the limitations and provisions of this operations specification. b. Authorized Aircraft and Equipment for data link. The certificate holder is authorized to condu data link communications using the following aircraft and FAA-certified data link communication systems: Aircraft M/M/S Data Link System M/M Remark A-330-223 ATSU - Airbus France LA2T0G2, VDR - Rockwell Collins VHF 900, SATCOM - Thales JETSAT AERO-I A-330-323 ATSU - Airbus France LA2T0G2, VDR - Rockwell Collins VHF 900, SATCOM - Thales JETSAT AERO-I none none B-767-324 B-767-332 B-767-3P6 B-767-432 Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins ACARS management unit -DLM 716C Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins ACARS management unit -DLM 716C Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins ACARS management unit -DLM 716C Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins Communications Management Unit CMU-900 none none none none B-777-232 Honeywell/AIMS none B-777-232LR Honeywell/AIMS none Table 1 - Authorized Aircraft and Equipment for Data Link 23
A056 OpSpec, cont. c. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct en route operations using data link communications in the areas listed in paragraph B050 of these operations specifications where the air traffic service (ATS) infrastructure supports the use of Future Air Navigation System (FANS-1/A or equivalent) air traffic control data link equipment and/or Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN)-compliant digital data link communications equipment, as applicable, in accordance with the following limitations and provisions: (1) All aircraft conducting domestic operations using data link communications with ATS must be equipped with an approved collision avoidance system that is on and operating. (2) Data link communications may be conducted only during the en route phase of flight, or departures and arrivals as applicable, to include domestic, foreign domestic, oceanic or remote airspace. (3) Domestic data link operations must be conducted in an environment where air traffic surveillance is available (e.g. radar or ADS-B). (4) Data link messages with ATS may be used as a supplement to voice communications. Voice communications must be continually monitored since there is still a requirement for the aircraft to be equipped with operating VHF voice and, when required, HF voice radios along the entire route of flight. 24
A056 OpSpec, cont (5) Flight crews must have completed the certificate holder s approved training program prior to conducting data link operations. Flight crews must be familiar with and comply with: (a) All STC and AFM limitations. (b) All provisions applicable to the use and operation of the installed data link system. (c) Regulations, policies and procedures applicable in individual countries and/or Flight Information Regions, as published in documents such as Aeronautical Information Publications and NOTAMS. d. Aircraft Maintenance. The certificate holder must incorporate into their maintenance program the data link equipment or systems manufacturer s requirements for maintenance, and instructions for continued airworthiness for the data link equipment and aircraft listed in Table 1 of this operations specification. This includes cleaning, inspection, adjusting, testing, lubricating, and any other specifie requirements. 1. The Certificate Holder applies for the Operations in this paragraph. 2. Support information reference:amended to add B767-400 CPDLC authorization 3. These Operations Specifications are approved by direction of the Administrator. Insert FAA Electronic signature here 4. Date Approval is effective: 01/01/2012 Amendment Number: 6 5. I hereby accept and receive the Operations Specifications in this paragraph. Insert Operator Signature here 25
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Proposed Additions Compliance determination Operator demonstrates 6 months of acceptable RCP/RSP performance for the aircraft types in their fleet. (similar to RVSM B046 Compliance) Nominal continuity ACP meets RCP (TT (95%) and ASP meets RSP (DT (95%) Operational continuity RCP ET (99.9%) and RSP OT (99.9%) ACP ASP affect how often ATC system/controller receives indication of no operational response to ATC instruction or overdue surveillance data reports, respectively If ACP ASP do not meet criteria, determine acceptability taking into account local environmental conditions and controller workload Rule of thumb (operational judgment) 99% or better no action necessary; otherwise contact DLMA/CRA, operator and/or CSP to determine any action to improve performance 27
Proposed additions, continued Compliance determination Corrective action notice If actual performance measurement indicates non-compliance, the State of the Operator or State of Registry provides operator notice of action to correct within a predetermined timeframe based on severity of the deficiency and magnitude of the solution State of the Operator or State of Registry would remove the RCP [X] and/or RSP [Y] authorization if non-compliance remains after the date indicated in the corrective action notice. The operator may still use CPDLC and ADS-C, but specified aircraft types would not be eligible for the reduced separation, or any ATS service predicated on RCP [X] and/or RSP [Y] 28
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Summary ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 7 Advisory Circular AC 120-70B 7 Part Checklist A056 Operations Specification Proposed Additions 31
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