Global Data Link Issues, Data Link System Testing Monday, March 21, 2016 3:30pm 4:45pm PRESENTED BY: Mike Mitera Chicago Jet Group and Kobev International International Operators Conference San Diego, CA March 21 24, 2016
Global Data Link Issues Filed flight plan issues Flight plan on file MUST match the registration or the Call sign when logging on Aircraft identification field 7 7 characters (max) Aircraft registration number or Call sign ICAO designator for aircraft facility followed by the flight ID (N800DW) Three letter call sign followed by the flight ID (WDY800) Windy City 800 Use of the DCM call sign (Dot Com) with Fltplan.com Flight plan must have the correct equipment codes in fields 10 and 18 Sources: Kobev International and ICAO (PANS-ATM 4444) 2
Sources: Fltplan.com 3
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Global Data Link Issues Flight Crews must use the correct AFN log on code for the ATSU, after the aircraft enters the CPDLC airspace for that ATSU Some FANS systems do require manually entries Flight levels Forecast winds aloft Route changes Flying the assigned speed that was cleared by ATC Mach Number vs. Mach Technique Sources: Kobev International Operator error issues 5
Global Data Link Issues Operator error issues Flight Crews should not enter equal time points into the active flight plan on the FMS Read the entire up link message and use proper CRM to respond to ATC Allow ATC to terminate the data link connection with the aircraft Check the ICAO Regional Guides before your flight Test the data link system after maintenance or before a flight into CPDLC airspace Sources: Kobev International 6
Global Data Link Issues System/Equipment issues Gander Oceanic will soon be using um137 CONFIRM ASSIGNED ROUTE The correct response is a dm40. Free Text Response is NOT ACCEPTABLE CPDLD request for Position Report in Canadian Domestic airspace MESSAGE IS NOT SUPPORTED Data Link Clearance (DCL) at US airports Must have DAT/FANS1P2PDC in field 18 of your flight plan Any free text sent during DCL request will cause the system reject the request Tower will Push the clearance at P-30 or later depending on tower work load and conditions Sources: Kobev International and FAA CPDLC User s Guide Version 2.0 and Nav Canada 7
Data Link testing Who, What, Where, When and Why? Who does Data Link Testing? Kobev International and some Data Link Service Providers What is Tested? AFN Log On CPDLC messages and RCP 240 performance ADS-C content and RSP 180 performance Where is testing performed? Either on the ground or in flight Sources: Kobev International 8
Data Link testing Who, What, Where, When and Why? When should a Data Link System be Tested? Original Certification Aircraft for STC Approval Follow on aircraft for post installation Verification In Service Aircraft for post maintenance Verification After starting service with a new Data Link Service Provider Pre-Flight check prior to entering CPDLC airspace Sources: Kobev International 9
Data Link testing Who, What, Where, When and Why? Why should a Data Link System be Tested? To verify the installed equipment can perform an AFN Log On To verify the CPDLC and ADS-C connections can be established To verify the CPDLC and ADS-C (A,L,V,W) interoperability To verify the RCP 240 and RSP 180 To verify the ADS-C content is being transmitted/received correctly It verifies that the installation/maintenance was done correctly and the service provider has set up the data link service correctly as well Reduces the risk of potential flight crew violations in the CPDLC airspace Sources: Kobev International 10
If you have a Sat Phone installed in the cockpit of your aircraft does this mean you can indicate compliance with: M1 SATCOM ATC (INMARST) M2 SATCOM ATC (MTSAT) M3 SATCOM ATC (IRIDIUM) in the equipment codes of field 10 or your ICAO flight plan? YES or NO 11
The answer is.no. The installed Satcom voice system must meet compliance with AC 20-150B and you must have a Letter Of Authorization (LOA) to use the system for SATVOICE communications with Air Traffic Services. 12
FANS systems installation or FANS STC s FANS Pilot Training FANS system Testing LOA assistance Mike Mitera 630-699-3533 mike@chicagojetgroup.com 13