PPT22 - DL Authorization Process 2-21-2013

8/10/2019 PPT22 - DL Authorization Process 2-21-2013

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Presented to:

By:

Date:

Federal AviationAdministration

Data Link Operational

Authorization Process


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Introduction

ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 7 Advisory Circular AC 120-70B 7 Part Checklist

A056 Operations Specification Proposed Additions

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Authorization Requirement

ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 77.1.3 For flights in defined portions of airspace or on

routes where an RCP type has been prescribed,an aeroplane shall, in addition to therequirements specified in 7.1.1:

a) be provided with communication equipment whichwill enable it to operate in accordance with theprescribed RCP type(s); and

b) be authorized by the State of the Operator foroperations in such airspace.

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How does the FAA accomplish operatorauthorization?

- Advisory Circular AC 120-70B OperationalAuthorization for Use of Data LinkCommunication 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

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AC 120-70B

Applicability CFR 91, 91K, 121, 125, 129 and135

Describes the process of obtaining

Operational Authorization for D/L systems,acceptable training and maintenance, andoperational polices for use.

Actions in event of an ATC data linkcommunications event.

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AC 120-70B Chapter 8

Installation of a D/L Comm Sys requiresFAA approval of changes to Type Certificate(TC) or Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)

Approval of installation does not constituteauthorization to use the system

Design approval of aircraft D/L systems IAWAC 20- 140() Guidelines for DesignApproval of A/C D/L Comm Systems

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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

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Part 1 - Basic Events in Data Link Processcontinued

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Operator Actions FAA Inspector Actions

5. Submits operator application(exhibits/documents) to appropriate FAAwith sufficient time prior to planned start ofData Link operations for evaluation. (FAAwill specify time prior to planned start).

6. Reviews operator application (submissions).

7. Provides revised material when requested.

8. Issues operational authorization in the formacceptable by the applicable authority, asappropriate, when airworthiness andoperational requirements are fulfilled.


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Part 2 - Recommended Inspector and Operator Actions

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Lead Action1 FAA Reviews the Basic events in the Data Link Approval Process with

operator in the pre-application meeting to provide an overview ofapproval process events.

2 FAA Reviews the Job Aid with the operator to establish the form andcontent of the operator application for Data Link authority

3 Operator Uses Job Aid as a guide to assemble documents/exhibits for itsData Link application

4 Operator Annotates Job Aid to show location of Data Link program elementsin exhibits/documents

5 Operator Submits Job Aid and Data Link application

6 FAA Annotates Job Aid showing task or documentcomplete/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), managementSpecifications (MSpecs) or IGA Letter of Authorization (LOA) tooperator when required tasks and documents are completed.


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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)

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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.

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Part 4 Operator Exhibits and Documents Submitted

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Exhibit Exhibit/Document TitleOperator

Indicationof Inclusion

INSPECTOR COMMENTS

A Operator Letter Requesting Data Link Authority

B List of Source Documents Used. Aircraft/avionics manufacturer documents showing

aircraft airworthiness and data link eligibility

C Description of aircraft data link systems.

1. Data link system make/model/series. Include certification documents and currentconfiguration (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. compliancewith RTCA DO-258/ED-100 and Annex 6 specifications).

3. List of RCP specifications and documentation.(e.g. RCP type (240/400), RCPtype allocations, performance based communications, actual communication

performance (ACP), etc)

D General Information.

E 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 tocommunicate via data link.

3. List of policy and procedures source documents applicable to each area(s) ofoperations, such as:a. Operations manuals for specific areas of operations (e.g., FANS-1/A

Operations Manual (FOM) for operation in Asia Pacific flight informationregions (FIR)).

b. State Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP).c. State Notices to Airmen (NOTAM).d. FAA chart supplements (e.g., Pacific and Alaska chart supplement).

F Flightcrew qualification programs. Operator will utilize a company approved datalink training course. Pilots have reviewed all source documents as listed in Section A,Source Documents. Knowledge testing on submitted guidance (Appendix C) has beensuccessfully completed.1. Part 91 (GA) Operator Method of Pilot Training/Knowledge: Part 142

Training Center, Operator In-House Training, Course of Instruction; Record ofCourse Completion.

2. Part 121, 125 or 135: Pilot training documents.

G Manuals and other publications. Operating Manual (highlighting ATC data linkareas); Operating Manual Supplements (FANS1/A, CPDLC, ADS-C, etc); AircraftFlight Manual (highlighting data link ops areas, limitations).


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Part 4 - continued

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G Manuals and other publications. Operating Manual (highlighting ATC data link areas); OperatingManual Supplements (FANS1/A, CPDLC, ADS-C, etc); Aircraft Flight Manual (highlighting data linkops areas, limitations).1. Part 91 Operator Operations Manuals or Documents: Operations Manual or section of

operators application documenting Data Link operational policy/procedures.

2. Part 121, 125 or 135 Operations Manuals and checklists

H MMEL / MEL: System components required for data link operations are included in current version(FANS 1/A, CPDLC, ADS-C).

I Issues unique to a particular operator.

J Maintenance Programs: For aircraft with established Data Link maintenance practices, provide list ofdocument or program references. For newly installed Data Link systems, provide data link maintenance

practices for review - Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM).

K Plan for Data Link Event Reporting.

I 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).

Exhibit Exhibit/Document TitleOperatorIndication

of InclusionINSPECTOR COMMENTS


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Part 5 Content of Operator Application for Data Link Authorization

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CONTENT OF OPERATOR APPLICATION FORDATA LINK

AC 120-70B

Ref. Paragraphs:

Where Found in OperatorExhibits & Documents .

Note: operator should update thiscolumn to reflect the content of itsapplication

Inspector Recommendationand/or Comments

InspectorTracking:

Item Statusand Date

1. Operator Data Link Request Letter. Statement of intent toobtain Data Link authority.

(Recommended) Exhibit A

2. List of Source Documents Used. Airworthiness documentsthat establish the proposed aircraft/data link system, itsapproval status and, in a form acceptable to the inspector, a listof 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 avionicsload); Aircraft Modifications (if applicable, list all AircraftService Changes (ASC), etc).

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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 andAnnex 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 usedata link.

Appendix 6, Page 1,Table 1

Exhibit E

5a. Operational Authorization Page 12, Para 8c Exhibit E


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Part 5 Continued6. 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/orMaster Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)updates, if applicable. (only applicable ifoperator conducts operations under anMEL/MMEL)

Page 21, Para 10b. Appendix 2, Page 1

Data LinkCommunications

Minimum EquipmentList(MEL) and MasterMinimum Equipment

List (MMEL) provisions

Exhibit H

9. Issues unique to a particular user Page 21, Para 10d. Exhibit I

10. Maintenance Programs. For aircraft withestablished data link practices, providereferences. For newly installed data link systems,

provide maintenance practices for review.

Page 11 Para 8 a. General (1)

Page 22, Para 11. Per Operators AMM

Exhibit J

11. Plan for Data Link Event Reporting. Page 24. Para 13. Appendix 1. Page 1.

Exhibit K

12. Part 129 Foreign Air Carriers. Page 25, Para 14. Appendix 3, Page 1

Exhibit L

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PART 6 Basic Pilot Procedures for Data Link Operations

Data Link Operational Policy& Procedures

(may submit applicableGOM/FOM pages)

ReferenceParagraphs:

AC 120-70B

Location in Exhibit G & Exhibit H

Note: operator should update thiscolumn to reflect the content of itsapplication

FAA RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS

Inspector

TrackingItemStatus

And Date

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Part 7 Data Link Maintenance Program

Data Link Maintenance Program

Reference Paragraphs

1. FAA Order 8900.1 Section and/or Paragraph

in Exhibit J whereLocated

FAARECOMMENDATIONS/

COMMENTS

InspectorTracking

ItemStatus

and Date

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Tracking Application SharePoint

Provides a listing of all actions onapplication package

Who has reviewed application package

Uploaded Documents into Sharepoint Final Approval review A056 Authorization

POI completes application package-- AO56 Operations Specification

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Tracking via Share Point Example

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A056Operations

Specification

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A056OpSpec,

continued

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Insert FAA electronic signature

Insert Operator electronic signature


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A056 Operations Specification (OpSpec)

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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 condudata link communications using the following aircraft and FAA-certified data link communicationsystems:

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

none

A-330-323 ATSU - Airbus France LA2T0G2, VDR - Rockwell Collins VHF 900,SATCOM - Thales JETSAT AERO-I

none

B-767-324 Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins ACARS management unit -DLM 716C

none

B-767-332 Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins ACARS management unit -DLM 716C

none

B-767-3P6 Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins ACARS management unit -DLM 716C

none

B-767-432 Honeywell Pegasus FMC Honeywell MCDU Rockwell Collins Communications Management Unit CMU-900

none

B-777-232 Honeywell/AIMS none

B-777-232LR Honeywell/AIMS none

Table 1 - Authorized Aircraft and Equipment for Data Link


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A056 OpSpec, cont.

c. The certificate holder is authorized to conduct en route operations using data linkcommunications in the areas listed in paragraph B050 of these operations specifications where the airtraffic service (ATS) infrastructure supports the use of Future Air Navigation System (FANS-1/A orequivalent) air traffic control data link equipment and/or Aeronautical Telecommunications Network(ATN)-compliant digital data link communications equipment, as applicable, in accordance with thefollowing 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, ordepartures and arrivals as applicable, to include domestic, foreign domestic, oceanic or remoteairspace.

(3) Domestic data link operations must be conducted in an environment where air trafficsurveillance 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 aircraftto be equipped with operating VHF voice and, when required, HF voice radios along the entire route offlight.


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A056 OpSpec Template

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Proposed Additions

Compliance determination Operator demonstrates 6 months of acceptable RCP/RSP performance for theaircraft 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 nooperational response to ATC instruction or overdue surveillance data reports,respectively

If ACP ASP do not meet criteria, determine acceptability taking into accountlocal 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 actionto improve performance

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Proposed additions, continued

Compliance determination

Corrective action notice

If actual performance measurement indicates non-compliance, the State of theOperator or State of Registry provides operator notice of action to correctwithin a predetermined timeframe based on severity of the deficiency andmagnitude 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 thedate indicated in the corrective action notice.

The operator may still use CPDLC and ADS-C, but specified aircraft typeswould not be eligible for the reduced separation, or any ATS service predicatedon RCP [X] and/or RSP [Y]

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Summary

ICAO Annex 6, Chapter 7 Advisory Circular AC 120-70B 7 Part Checklist

A056 Operations Specification Proposed Additions

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