STANDARD UPDATING NAV DATABASES DOWNLOADING TREND AND FAULT HISTORY FILES

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1 PILOT'S GUIDE Avionic & Electrical Systems May 29, 2015 STANDARD UPDATING NAV DATABASES AND DOWNLOADING TREND AND FAULT HISTORY FILES ON THE PC-12/47E PRIMUS APEX SYSTEM

2 Page 2/21 1 RECORD OF REVISIONS Issue Page(s) Description of Revision Date Initial All Initial Issue 25 Apr Rev. 1 All Update the FMS Navigation Database via the Remote terminal software installed a laptop computer. 09 Oct Rev. 2 All Update the Navigation and Charts Databases via SD card or the Remote terminal software installed a laptop computer. 31 Mar Rev. 3 All Added clarification to ACMS/FHDB download procedures section. 30 May 2011 Rev. 4 8 Added clarification for NAV Database loading with SD card 08 Sept Rev. 5 Rev. 6 All All Added clarification for NAV Database loading with 100Mbit LAN Added clarification for the SD Card Download Capability in conjunction with cfd (connected Flight Deck) 30 Sept Feb Rev. 7 Title Corrected PC-12/45E to PC-12/47E 20.May 2014 Rev Update for the SD Card Download Capability 29.May 2015

3 Page 3/21 DISCLAIMER DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER CMC REMOTE TERMINAL SOFTWARE FUNCTION IF NOT SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY THE PROCEDURES AS CONTAINED IN THE PRESENT PILOT S GUIDE. PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY TO PEOPLE OR DAMAGE/FAILURE TO THE AIRCRAFT THAT MAY OCCUR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF USE OF THE CMC RT SOFTWARE OUTSIDE OF THE PROCEDURES AS CONTAINED IN THE PRESENT PILOT S GUIDE. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PILATUS SERVICE CENTER.

4 Page 4/21 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 RECORD OF REVISIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS PURPOSE DEFINITIONS AND CONVENTIONS SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT GETTING THE DATABASES VIA THE INTERNET OBTAINING DATABASES FROM INDS OPTIONAL: USING JSUM FOR FASTER CHARTS LOADING UPLOADING DATABASES TO APEX UPLOADING VIA REMOTE TERMINAL (CMC) UPLOADING VIA SD CARD VERIFYING THE AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION DOWNLOADING TREND DATA AND FAULT HISTORY (ACMF/FHDB) DOWNLOADING VIA REMOTE TERMINAL (CMC) DOWNLOADING VIA SD CARD CLOSE UP PROCEDURE... 21

5 Page 5/21 3 PURPOSE The purpose of this Guide is to give the necessary procedures to update aircraft databases and download fault history and aircraft trend data (ACMF/FHDB) on the PRIMUS APEX System. 4 DEFINITIONS AND CONVENTIONS For the purpose of this document, the following definitions and conventions apply. Definitions WARNING Note Text preceded by the word WARNING refers to a test procedure, practice or condition which, if not strictly complied with, may result in personal injury. Text preceded by the word Note refers to a test procedure, practice or condition that requires special attention, emphasis or explanation. 5 SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT Equipment required to interface with the installed aircraft systems and to carry out the procedures are identified in the following table: Item No. Part Number Type Number Equipment Description 1 As Available Dedicated PC 1 with Remote Terminal software installed 1 2 TM X Remote Terminal software (available from the Tool Disk in the A/C) Note: Refer to AMM section 12-B A-090A-A to determine which version of Remove Terminal is compatible with a given Apex software load. Qty 1 3 P/N (LANTAP-10) -or- P/N (100Mbit LAN Kit) -or- Equivalent LAN tool kit (10Base2 network adapter, 50 Ohm terminator, connectors) -or- 100Mbit LAN Kit (100Mbit Ethernet Switch, two modified Ethernet cables, and one standard Ethernet Cable) Note 1: LAN Tap Kit (P/N , with RJ45 & USB) and 100Mbit LAN Kit (P/N ) are compatible with all Windows versions. LAN Tap Kit (P/N , with PCMCIA card) is only compatible with Windows XP. Note 2: 100Mbit LAN Kit (P/N ) can only be used with new NIC modules. If the aircraft has the new NICs, the maintenance panel has RJ45 connectors labeled NIC1 and NIC APEX Databases Refer to 6 for the APEX Database references. 1 1 The minimum platform requirements for hosting the Remote Terminal software are: CD-ROM, 8X, or better Capable of running Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 The Remote Terminal software requires Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 operating system running with 32Bit.

6 Page 6/21 6 GETTING THE DATABASES VIA THE INTERNET The following sections provide the instructions necessary to obtain the required databases from INDS via the internet. This can be done instead of receiving the databases via CD-ROM. The following APEX databases are available for PC-12NG: Blue CD - Issued every 14 days, (Electronic Terminal Charts, Geopolitical Boundaries, Airport Information, Obstacle Data) Purple CD - Issued every 28 days, (Navigation Data, Airspace and Communications Data, Cities and Transportation Data, Aircraft Configuration Data). Note: Navigation Data is specific to APEX avionics software load (APEX System Top Level Part Number). Please contact INDS if a new version of APEX software has been installed. Green CD - Issued every Year (Terrain Data, Green CD Data) 6.1 OBTAINING DATABASES FROM INDS All databases can be obtained online from the following URL: The content of each disk is needs to be located in a separate folder on the laptop. Note: All databases can be stored on a local drive or can be used to create a CD-ROM. All necessary instructions are given on the INDS web page. All databases downloaded from INDS are zipped files which must be unzipped before loading on aircraft. Note: Use the user name and password given to you by your INDS Account Manager. If you forget your user name and password or need to have it changed, please call your INDS Account Manager at Option 1 (United States) or Option 1 (outside the United States). 6.2 OPTIONAL: USING JSUM FOR FASTER CHARTS LOADING In an effort to decrease the loading time for the Blue CD (Charts database) in the Apex system, INDS has introduced a new update process using JSUM (Jeppesen Services Update Manager). JSUM is a free software application that provides the ability to update a smaller region within your coverage area. This reduces the amount of data and therefore decreases the loading time. Loading time can be significantly reduced whether you subscribe to Worldwide or to smaller sub-region coverage(s). JSUM Software Instructions In order to use JSUM to update the Blue CD, the JSUM application will need to be installed on a PC. Download the JSUM installation file from the following URL: In your browser, click Download JSUM vx.x.x, and follow the onscreen instructions to install the program. For additional installation help, refer to any of the installation resources listed below the download link. A Flash Multimedia screencast for updating Honeywell Apex Charts data is available under the following URL: It is recommended that you read through the JSUM QuickStart Guide prior to installing JSUM, here:

7 Page 7/21 Logging into JSUM The user name and password for JSUM can be obtained from the Jeppesen registration web page: Downloading the Blue CD database via JSUM You must be connected to the Internet and logged into JSUM before starting the download process. 1. Create a new folder on your desktop. Rename folder according to DB cycle Blue_Disk_XX_20XX, two digits for current charts cycle and four digits for the current year, e.g. Blue_Disk_02_ Open JSUM on your computer. 3. In JSUM, select your chart service from the service list and click Start. 4. Select Download, Update Hard Drive, and Program Terminal Charts. Note: Do NOT select Download and Save Terminal Charts to Hard Drive Only 5. Browse to and select target folder on the desktop or SD card. 6. Click Continue. The selected data downloads. As the data saves, the status bar in the Download Progress column displays the percentage complete. When the download is complete, JSUM begins transferring the data to your specified path. 7. When the success message appears, click the link to view alerts and notices about your data on Jeppesen.com. 8. Close JSUM and follow the procedure for uploading databases using Remote Terminal with LAN interface ( 7.1), or using the SD card ( 7.2).

8 Page 8/21 7 UPLOADING DATABASES TO APEX This section gives the necessary steps to upload APEX Databases using Remote Terminal (CMC) program or SD card. Note that loading via Remote Terminal (CMC) is significantly faster than via the SD card. Aircraft powering sequence For correct aircraft Power Up and Power Down sequence, please refer to POH Report no , Section 4, 4.4 for power UP and 4.18 for power DOWN. Aircraft condition Before starting any procedure be sure that the following conditions are satisfied: 1. Aircraft is connected to external power. 2. All MAU circuit breakers are closed. 3. The aircraft is On Ground. 7.1 UPLOADING VIA REMOTE TERMINAL (CMC) This section describes how to utilize the Remote Terminal program to upload databases via a LAN interface. Alternatively, the APEX Database can be loaded using an SD card (refer to 7.2). Note: Local Administrator rights are required to install Remote Terminal (CMC) software on a laptop and to change the configuration for the Local Area Network CONNECTING THE LAN KIT Note: LAN Tap Kit (P/N , with RJ45 & USB) and 100Mbit LAN Kit (P/N ) are compatible with all Windows versions running with 32Bits. LAN Tap Kit (P/N , with PCMCIA card) is only compatible with Windows XP. 1. Optional: Connect Laptop to 230/115 VAC or to Aircraft Power if available. 2. Verify the LAN kit is complete and in a serviceable condition. 3. Install and configure the LAN kit on the laptop as applicable or follow instructions given in Remove the cover panel (21 QZ) from the maintenance panel located aft of the co-pilot seat. 5. Locate the applicable LAN connectors: a. LAN Network connector (Coax-type) for LAN Tap Kit b. NIC1 and NIC2 connectors (Ethernet type) for 100Mbit LAN Kit

9 Page 9/21 6. For LAN Tap Kits (P/N and ): a. Remove the 50 Ohm BNC Termination Resistor and connect the LAN/Coax interface cable. b. Connect the RT PC BNC/RJ45 Dongle adapter to the aircraft s LAN/Coax interface cable. c. Connect the Remote Terminal Kit to Laptop (Ethernet cable and USB for newer kit versions, or PCMCIA Card for older versions) Note: If cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, it must be disabled by opening CB "WLAN Data Load" prior of powering up the Aircraft. 7. For 100Mbit LAN Kits (P/N ): a. Ensure aircraft is not powered. b. Connect both modified Ethernet cables to NIC1 and NIC2 RJ45 connectors on the maintenance panel, with the side labeled Aircraft Side connected to the NIC1 and NIC2 connectors on the Maintenance Panel. c. Connect the other ends of both Ethernet cables to Ethernet Switch. d. Connect the standard Ethernet cable to the Ethernet Switch and the laptop. Connect the power supply to the Ethernet Switch (USB or power plug). Note: If cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, make sure the CB "WLAN Data Load" is closed. Connect one standard Ethernet cable to the High Speed LAN connector. 8. Power up the Aircraft. Note: If using 100MBit LAN Kit, the Ethernet cables (labeled Aircraft Side ) must be plugged into the NIC1 and NIC2 RJ45 connectors on the Maintenance Panel prior to powering the aircraft. This ensures the 100Mbit function of the Network Interface Cards (NIC) becomes active upon power-up. 9. Ensure that the CMC Remote Terminal application from the latest PC-12E APEX Maintenance Tool Disk has been installed on the maintenance Computer. Note: Different Remote Terminal versions are available. Refer to AMM section 12-B A- 090A-A for APEX and Remote Terminal versions compatibility list.

10 Page 10/ CONFIGURING THE LAPTOP (ALL VERSIONS RUNNING WITH 32 BITS) Note: If the Laptop is connected for the first time, perform the following steps. If the Laptop is already properly configured, go to 0. Note: The following procedure requires a basic computer literacy including knowledge of Windows based operating systems and networking. Setting the IP Address Note: If you are changing your personal Local Network settings (office or home), be sure to set the original network settings back when finished uploading. If original network settings are not restored, your personal network may not work. 1. Verify LAN Kit is connected to the maintenance Laptop Computer (refer to 7.1.1). 2. Wait until the Network symbol is shown in Windows tab and open Network and Sharing center (right click on the symbol) Note: Alternatively, Network and Sharing center can be opened through the Windows Start button and Control Panel 3. In Network and Sharing center in active networks window, open Local Area Network Connection Note: different LAN connections may be available depending on Laptop configuration.

11 Page 11/21 4. Open Properties for the LAN connection 5. Select TCP/IPv4 in the item list and click Properties 6. Select Alternative Configuration tab and Change IP address from Automatic to Manual as follows: IP: Subnet mask: Close all Windows by acknowledging with OK

12 Page 12/21 Windows 7 (32Bit) Only: Remote Terminal (CMC) configuration 1. Open Properties on the CMC desktop short-cut and select Compatibility tab Note: If required, create a desktop short cut for the CMC_RT.exe on your desktop. CMC_RT.exe file is stored in C:/CMC by default. 2. Activate compatibility mode and select Windows XP SP2 for the CMC tool 3. Close all Windows by acknowledging with OK

13 Page 13/21 Computer Firewall Disabling (All Versions) 1. Go to Start, then Control Panel and Open settings System and Security Note: In case the control panel window is shown differently as shown below, select View by: Category 2. Open Allow a program and selecting Allow another program button 3. Add CMC Remote Terminal to the Firewall exemption list and check that all ticks are checked 4. Close all Windows by acknowledging with OK

14 Page 14/ DATA BASE UPDATE PROCEDURE WITH CMC RT Note: If using the 100MBit LAN Kit, the Ethernet cables (labeled Aircraft Side ) must be plugged into the NIC1 and NIC2 connectors on the Maintenance Panel prior to powering the aircraft. This ensures the 100Mbit function of the Network Interface Cards (NIC) becomes active upon power-up. Note: The following Table gives approximate duration for loading Charts Database. The times listed for the Remote Terminal (RT) are for the LAN Tap Kit (10Mbit). Remote Terminal loading with the 100Mbit LAN Kit is considerably quicker. Charts Database Region DB Size [MB] Via RT (10Mbit Coax) (Minutes) Via SD Card (Minutes) Canada and Alaska US (48 States) Northeast US Southeast US Midwest US Southwest US Western US Latin America South America Atlantic Africa Eastern Europe Western Europe and Mediterranean Middle East and South Asia China Australia Pacific Basin Perform PREPARATION following steps detailed in Start the CMC Remote Terminal application. Select desktop shortcut, or from the Window s Start menu, select Aircraft Diagnostics, then select CMC Remote Terminal. 3. If uploading databases from a CD-ROM, insert the relevant disk into the laptop CD drive. Skip this step if you are loading software from your hard drive. PURPLE DISK or BLUE DISK 4. Select DATA LOADER and then select DATA LOADER again and wait for the pre-loading to be completed.

15 Page 15/21 5. Once pre-loading is complete, select FULL LOAD on the right hand side. 6. Select OTHER DATA SOURCE and AVAILABLE DRIVES by using the arrow and ENTER keys. 7. Select the relevant media source where the updates are located (CD-ROM or folder location on laptop Hard Drive) 8. Select the relevant DR_PN file from the desired path: Note: If the [DR_PN] is presented in two identical lines, select the upper one for Navigation, Airspace, Communication data (Purple Disk): [DR-PN]: AMRATL -XXX- America-Atlantic region [DR-PN]: AUSAPS -XXX- Australia-Asia-Pacific region [DR-PN]: EURAME -XXX- Europe-Africa-Middle East region [DR-PN]: WORLD -XXX- Worldwide for Cities and Transportation Data (Purple Disk): [DR-PN]: TRANSPORTATION & CITIES XX-YYYY for Aircraft Configuration/Performance data (Disk delivered with Aircraft): [DR-PN]: FMS_ACDB_PC47E-G1 for Terminal Charts, Geopolitical Boundaries, Airport Information, Obstacle Data (Blue Disk): [DR-PN]: CHART DISK XX-YYYY

16 Page 16/21 9. Press ENTER and confirm the selected file is highlighted in green. 10. Click on SELECT FILE and wait until configuration check is completed. The process may take a few minutes. 11. Click on START LOAD and wait until loading is completed. 12. If no error messages are displayed proceed to step 14. Otherwise continue with step Click on RETRY and wait until configuration check and loading process is finished again. If there are still errors, exit the DLS program, power down the aircraft, wait 30 seconds before powering up the aircraft (see Section 6.2), and then repeat the above steps. If the problems persist after restart, stop loading and contact your Pilatus Service Centre. 14. Click on DLS MENU to continue loading and repeat from step 3 with the next database. If you are going to load from another CD-ROM, insert it before clicking on the DLS MENU button. 15. When all the updates are completed, verify the aircraft configuration ( 7.3) and perform the close up procedure ( 9). 7.2 UPLOADING VIA SD CARD Note: The Navigation Database can be uploaded via Secure Digital (SD) card in the slot on the MF Controller. Prepare the SD cards by putting only folders needed by APEX on the card, in order to minimize loading time. Create a separate folder for each disk. Note: The capacity of the SD card must be 2GB or less. Note: If files are downloaded from INDS, the files must be unzipped prior to placing on the SD card. Files downloaded from JSUM are not zipped and can be placed directly on the SD card. 1. Purple Disk: Copy only the following two folders to the SD card: a. PC47EG1 (Aircraft Database) b. inav16m (inav Com & Nav and FMS data) 2. Blue Disk: Copy all files to SD Card Note: If cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, it must be disabled by opening CB "WLAN Data Load" prior of powering up the Aircraft. 3. With the aircraft electrical system energized and the SD card in the slot on the MF Controller, select SCMS/DL page on the Systems MFD lower left window, then select the DATA LOAD page. 4. Press the FILE LIST soft key to display the list of files on the SD card. The MF CTL FAIL message will be shown in the CAS window during this time. 5. Press the LOAD ALL soft key. The green LED next to the SD card slot will illuminate. A red cross will be shown on the MFD and PFD while the AGM is in download mode. The load process will start and the process status is displayed at the bottom of the page.

17 Page 17/21 6. If there are any problems with the data loading process, error messages will be given in the status line at the bottom of the page. When the loading has been successfully completed, the green LED will go off and all four displays will return to their default configuration. Note: The ABORT soft key can be used to stop the data loading process at any time. The abort process can take a lot of time as the previous data is reloaded. 7. When all updates are complete, verify the aircraft configuration ( 7.3) and perform the close up procedure ( 9). Note: If cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, make sure the CB "WLAN Data Load" is closed. 7.3 VERIFYING THE AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION 1. On the lower MFD, select the bottom left window. 2. Press the PAGE button on the multi-function controller or CCD. Select SCMS/DL. 3. Verify the aircraft databases and confirm the configuration. 4. Power down the aircraft.

18 Page 18/21 8 DOWNLOADING TREND DATA AND FAULT HISTORY (ACMF/FHDB) This procedure gives the necessary steps to download the Fault History Database (FHDB) and Aircraft Condition Monitoring Function (ACMF) data log files for Engine Trend Monitoring purposes. The ACMF/FHDB files can be downloaded via Remote Terminal (LAN) or via SD card. 8.1 DOWNLOADING VIA REMOTE TERMINAL (CMC) 1. Ensure the LAN Kit is connected, Remote Terminal installed, and laptop is properly configured ( 7.1). Note: If LAN Kit (10Mbit Coax) is used and cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, cfd must be disabled by opening CB "WLAN Data Load" prior of powering up the Aircraft to download. WARNING DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER CMC REMOTE TERMINAL SOFTWARE FUNCTION IF NOT SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED BY THE PROCEDURES AS CONTAINED IN THE PRESENT PILOT S GUIDE. PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY TO PEOPLE OR DAMAGE/FAILURE TO THE AIRCRAFT THAT MAY OCCUR AS A CONSEQUENCE OF USE OF THE CMC RT SOFTWARE OUTSIDE OF THE PROCEDURES AS CONTAINED IN THE PRESENT PILOT S GUIDE. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT YOUR PILATUS SERVICE CENTER. 2. Start the CMC Remote Terminal application. Select desktop shortcut, or from the Window s Start menu, select Aircraft Diagnostics, then select CMC Remote Terminal. 3. On the CMC RT main menu, select EXTENDED MAINTENANCE. 4. In the EXTENDED MAINTENANCE sub-menu, select REPORTS.

19 Page 19/21 5. To download the ACMF file, select ACMF REPORTS. 6. Select DOWNLOAD 7. Send to -> local storage 8. Verify that the correct.zip file has been created on the PC local storage folder. The default download folder is C:\CMC\Report. 9. To download the FHDB file, select CMC REPORTS. 10. Select EXPORT FAULT HISTORY. 11. Send to -> local storage 12. Verify that the correct.zip file has been created on the PC local storage folder. The default download folder is C:\CMC\Report. 8.2 DOWNLOADING VIA SD CARD Note: The capacity of the SD card must be 2GB or less. Note: If cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, it must be disabled by opening CB "WLAN Data Load" prior of powering up the Aircraft to download ACMS. Note: With Primus Apex Build 6 software, both the ACMS and FHDB can be downloaded via SD card. Apex Build 7, 8.3 & 8.6, only the ACMS file can be downloaded via SD card. Apex Build 8.8 and subsequent, both the ACMS and FHDB can NOT be downloaded via SD card. (The ACMS and FHDB can only be downloaded via Remote Terminal and Laptop). 1. Power up the aircraft (full power up with external power, or batteries only). 2. With the aircraft on the ground, insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the MFC. 3. On the lower left window of the lower MFD, press the PAGE button on the MFC or CCD and select the SCMS/DL page.

20 Page 20/21 4. On the SCMS/DL page, select the Data Load tab. 5. The MFD will reboot several times and a cyan MF CTLR FAIL will be displayed in the CAS window. Note that at this point the cursor is fixed on the Data Load tab, and the MFC buttons are not active (bezel keys must be used). Note: Interrupting the download process (e.g. removal of the SD card or loss of aircraft power) will result in loss of data. 6. Pushing GET CRZ starts the cruise file download process which downloads the ACMF Stable Cruise Log file. Depending on file size, the download process can take up to 40 minutes. 7. Primus Apex Build 6 software only: Pushing GET MAINT starts the maintenance file downloading process which downloads the loadable diagnostic information (LDI) and the fault history database (FHDB) files. Depending on file size, the download process can take up to 40 minutes. Note: The GET MAINT feature is not available with APEX Build 7 and newer software, therefore the GET MAINT button should not be pushed. If GET MAINT is inadvertently pushed, cycling power is ok. For Build 7 and newer software, the FHDB files can be downloaded using Remote Terminal ( 8.1). 8. Pushing GET LOG starts the log file downloading process which downloads the Aircraft System Log, Navigation/Air Data Log, and Engine Log files. Depending on file size, the download process can take up to 40 minutes. 9. Once the download has started, the current file loading status is displayed at the bottom of the page. The GET CRZ, GET MAINT, or GET LOG label is displayed to the left of the upload percentage. Note: With APEX Build 7 the loading status may not be displayed incrementally (may go directly to 100% in one step).

21 Page 21/21 Note: If the system is downloading files and the LAN connection is lost, a power interruption occurs, or a protocol error occurs, the message UPLOAD FAILED is displayed in the status line. The system exits the data loading function. 10. Wait until loading status is complete and the green light on MF controller turns off before removing the SD card from MF Controller slot. Note: The status will show 100% loaded, but the green light will remain illuminated while the system reboots to normal mode. A flashing green light indicates a failure occurred during the loading process. 9 CLOSE UP PROCEDURE 1. Close DLS/CMC Remote Terminal program on the laptop. 2. Disconnect the LAN kit from the aircraft and reinstall the 50 Ohm BNC Termination Resistor on the maintenance panel (if applicable) and maintenance panel cover. 3. Turn off PC and remove LAN Kit from aircraft. 4. Power down the aircraft (or cycle electrical power). Note: If cfd (connected Flight Deck) is installed, make sure the CB "WLAN Data Load" is closed.