Technical Description: Corporate Helicopters
Technical Description: Corporate Helicopters
HELICOPTERS
ACH135
Technical Description
2023
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Technical Description
Contents
1 Foreword...................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Baseline Aircraft Highlights and Main Improvements ........................................................................... 9
1.2 Optional Equipment Highlights and Main Improvements .................................................................... 11
2 General Characteristics............................................................................................................................ 19
2.1 Cockpit and Cabin Layouts ................................................................................................................ 19
2.2 Weight................................................................................................................................................. 19
2.3 Power Ratings..................................................................................................................................... 19
2.4 Fuel Capacities ................................................................................................................................... 20
2.5 External Dimensions ........................................................................................................................... 21
2.6 Internal Dimensions ............................................................................................................................ 22
2.7 External Sound Levels ........................................................................................................................ 22
2.8 Touch Down Forces............................................................................................................................ 23
3 Baseline Aircraft Definition...................................................................................................................... 25
4 Mission Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 27
4.1 Passenger Transportation................................................................................................................... 28
4.2 ACH Line, 5 Passengers Solution with one Cabinet........................................................................... 32
4.3 ACH Line, 4 Passengers Solution with one Cabinet and one
Multifunctional Box................................................................................................................................ 38
4.4 ACH Line, 4 Passengers Solution with two Cabinets ......................................................................... 43
5 Further Equipment Information ............................................................................................................... 49
5.1 General Available Equipment ............................................................................................................. 49
5.2 Avionics Layout................................................................................................................................... 56
5.3 Antenna Layout................................................................................................................................... 58
5.4 NVG friendly & NVIS Certification....................................................................................................... 59
5.5 Disclaimers ......................................................................................................................................... 60
6 Main Performance..................................................................................................................................... 61
6.1 Performance Summary Tables ........................................................................................................... 61
6.2 Operating Limitations .......................................................................................................................... 77
6.3 Performance Charts............................................................................................................................ 78
7 Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 91
7.1 Material Management ......................................................................................................................... 95
7.2 Helicopter Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 96
7.3 Technical Support ............................................................................................................................. 103
7.4 Training & Flight Operations ............................................................................................................. 107
7.5 Connected Services.......................................................................................................................... 111
8 Abbreviations .......................................................................................................................................... 119
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1 Foreword
Safety by design
The ACH135 is certified to the latest CS 27/FAR27 standards including energy absorbing fuselage,
seats and crash resistant fuel cells. The safety of twin engine performance is complemented with
redundancy incorporated in the hydraulics, electrics, main transmission oil cooling and lubrication
systems.
The innovative Helionix flight deck has an open architecture and modular design with dual duplex
redundancy incorporating embedded functions. It features advanced intuitive software and a four axis
autopilot with complete envelope protection for ultimate precision and control with lowest pilot
workload.
The ACH135 can be powered by either Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus or Pratt & Whitney
Canada PW206B3 engines - both are FADEC controlled and provide efficient fuel burn characteristics.
These powerful and reliable engines, combined with the improved dynamic lifting system components,
provide outstanding performance and vital power reserves even in demanding High and Hot
conditions.
The exceptional payload of the aircraft is the result of modern technology fabrication in conjunction with
an extensive use of composite materials. The high degree of composite usage in the fuselage does not
only result in a low empty weight but it also provides a high degree of safety and resistance against
corrosive operating environments.
The ACH135 high rotor clearance and Fenestron facilitate safe ground operations for passengers and
crews on prepared and unprepared surfaces.
Aviation safety
Airbus Helicopters' chief priority is to support flight safety for the thousands of passengers and crew
around the world who are transported in its aircraft every day.
This commitment is reflected across all company activities involving the helicopter lifecycle: from the
design to the maintenance in operation and associated training or on any partnerships. Airbus
Helicopters' activities are focused on exceeding industry safety standards to support safe operation.
Airbus Helicopters' Aviation Safety policy is based on the following vision:
• Reaching excellence in Product Safety including survivability technologies and implementing
Human Hazards Analysis to prevent Human Factor occurrences also in maintenance and production
• Being benchmark in Safety in operation by implementing the AH Safety Management System for
delivery of safe aircrafts and services as well as delivering support tools to our operators
It also supports the EASA rotorcraft safety roadmap to reduce accidents and it includes the safety view
of other industry bodies such as HeliOffshore, International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
(IOGP) and International Helicopters Safety Foundation (IHSF).
In consequence, Airbus Helicopters vastly invests in Product Safety and Operational Aviation Safety
Enhancements, beyond the authority's certification requirements.
Connected services
Thanks to advances in helicopter technology, more data is being collected from each flight and
maintenance procedure than ever before. This data has enormous potential to change the way
operators support and maintain their helicopter fleet.
Airbus Helicopters offers a range of connected services solutions that help customers collect and make
sense of their data. Benefits range from a better understanding of day-to-day operations, to predicting
what unplanned maintenance issues might happen months from now. When data drives decision
making, the result is more time flying, in the safest conditions, and cost-effectively.
The optional Alternate gross weight allows for operations to be performed above 2,980 kg, including:
• Operations under VFR and IFR
• Cat. A procedures
• Flights with night vision goggles
• Cargo hook operations
• Flights with open or removed doors
Limitations are listed in the applicable Flight Manual appendix.
Once the helicopter gross weight has dropped below 2,980 kg (6,570 lb) the basic Flight Manual with
its limitations is applicable.
Cat. A Procedures
Crews and passengers of the ACH135 can rely on its performance, to cope with the most demanding
conditions, also in case of emergency.
When operated in Category A, the ACH135 grants the safe prosecution of the flight, or the safe stop
on the takeoff or landing area, also in case of one engine failure.
New procedures extend now the perimeter of operations that can be performed in Category A:
VTOL (4) - ELEVATED HELIPAD WITH DROP-DOWN
This new procedure provides optimized limits applicable to elevated helidecks with the possibility for
the helicopter to temporarily and safely drop-down below the helideck altitude in case of emergency
Figure 1.6: Example of extended instrument panel with three (LH) and with two (RH) Multifunctional displays
Figure 1.7: Example of standard single pilot instrument panel with two MFD
ADS-B in
The ACH135 can be now equipped with an "ADS-B in" receiver, fully integrated in the Helionix avionics
suite, significantly improving situational awareness and therefore safety.
ADS-B traffic information transmitted by aircraft (air-to-air) or by ground TIS-B (Traffic Information
Services-Broadcast) stations is received by the Lynx NGT-9000R+ installed on ACH135. The
information is prioritized and aggregated with the indications coming from the traditional transponder
interrogation (TCAS I function) and made available to the pilots.
If air traffic is on a conflicting path, the system generates a traffic advisory on pilots' MFD together with
synthesized-voice audio outputs, assisting pilots in detecting and avoiding aircraft intersecting their
flight path.
Lynx NGT-9000R+ is a compact and modern piece of equipment combining a wide range of functions
(transponder, ADS-B out, TCAS I, ADS-B in) with reduced weight, even lower than previous
transponder plus TAS solutions.
Figure 1.8: ADS-B infrastructure and example of traffic indication on pilot's MFD
Figure 1.10: Example of ACH Line interior in Canyon color mood, with dark grey interior panels
Figure 1.12: Example of ACH Line rear cabinet with USB type A and C sockets
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2 General Characteristics
2.2 Weight
kg lb
• Empty weight, Baseline Aircraft Definitiona 1,555 3,428
ab
• Useful load, Baseline Aircraft Definition 1,425 / 1,545 3,142 / 3,406
• Pilot 85 187
• Payload and fuelab 1,340 / 1,460 2,954 / 3,219
• Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 2,980 6,570
• Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) with external load 2,980 6,570
• Maximum taxi weight 3,000 6,614
c
• Alternate gross weight 3,100 6,834
• Maximum cargo-sling load (single hook) 1,200 2,646
a. -Tolerance ±1.5 %.
b. Optional equipment is required to achieve the higher value
c. Requires optional equipment
Flight phase Certified Sound ICAO Annex 16, Chapter ICAO Annex 16, Chapter
Levels 8.4.1 & FAR 36 H, Stage 2 8.4.2 & FAR 36 H, Stage 3
limits at 2,980 kg limits at 2,980 kg
[EPNdB] [EPNdB] [EPNdB]
Takeoff [EPNL] 86.1 94.8 91.8
Overflight [EPNL] 82.7 93.8 89.8
Approach [EPNL] 90.3 95.8 94.8
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GENERAL
• Energy absorbing fuselage • Skid-type landing gear with skid protectors, capable of
• Tail boom with fixed horizontal stabilizer taking ground-handling wheels
• Vertical fin with faired-in Fenestron • Long boarding steps, LH and RH
• Upper deck with fittings for main gearbox, engines, • Maintenance built-in steps and grips
hydraulic and cooling system • Exterior painting (single color)
• Cowlings for main transmission and engine
INSTRUMENTS
• Flight Display Subsystem (FDS) composed of 2 smart • Standby instruments:
multifunction displays (6 x 8 inch) providing the following • Integrated Electronic Standby Instrument (IESI)
functions: • Standby compass
• Flight and Navigation Display (FND) format (incl. PFD, • Usage Monitoring System (UMS)
FLI, Master List, NAV, RPM, mast moment & fuel
indication) • Flight Data Continuous Recorder (FDCR)
• Vehicle Management System (VMS) format (incl. • "One hundred feet" alert
engine, gearbox, fuel, electrical system, RPM & clock • Directional Gyro Free Steering Mode
indication)
• Vehicle Management System (VMS) including: • Warning unit:
• 2 duplex Aircraft Management Computer (AMC) • Engine fire warning with fuel emergency shut-off
• Warning lights
• Reference sensors: • Fire extinguishing system warning
• 1 Attitude and Heading Reference System
• Cockpit Control Panel (CCP) for FDS
• Air Data sensor pilot side (electrically heated pitot tube
and static port) • Data Transfer Device (DTD)
• 1 Magnetometer • Engine switch panel
POWER PLANT
• Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3 turbine engines • Twin-engine OEI-training mode
or two Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2plus turbine • Oil cooling and lubricating system with thermostatic valve
engines
• Crash resistant fuel system with a flexible bladder-type
These two engines are equipped with: main tank and supply tank (split into two sections)
• Fire detectors • Automatically controlled variable rotor speed system
• Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) • Fuel tank filler flap, lockable
• Chip detectors with quick-disconnect plugs • Drain system
• Overspeed protection system
• Cycle indication on FDS • Fire walls
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
• Flat-shaped main gearbox with two stages • Free wheel assemblies in the engine input drives
• Chip detector system with quick-disconnect plug (main • Tail rotor drive shaft
gearbox) • Tail rotor gearbox with splash lubrication and oil level sight
• Redundant oil cooling and lubrication system gauge
• Main gearbox attachment with Anti-Resonance Isolation • Chip detector system with quick-disconnect plug (tail rotor
System (ARIS) gearbox)
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
• Two starter / generators (2x200 A, 28 VDC) • One utility receptacle in LH side of cargo compartment
• Nickel-Cadmium battery, (24 VDC, 27 Ah) (28 VDC, 10 A)
• External power connector (STANAG 3302, LN9064, SAE • Lighting:
AS 25018, SAE AS 35061) • Anti-collision warning light (red flashing), LED
• Power distribution system: • Fixed, nose-mounted landing light, LED
• Two primary busbars • Three position lights (red, green, white), LED
• Two shedding busbars • Adjustable instrument lighting
• Two essential busbars • One utility light in the cockpit
• Two high load busbars (80 A) - for optional equipment • 5 spot-lights in the cabin
only • One light in cargo compartment RH side
• Two high power busbars (200 A) • Radio:
• Battery bus • Two radio master switches
4 Mission Configuration
Airbus offers the configurations specifically for ACH135 missions. These mission configurations should
be regarded as a first proposal for customers to evaluate the suitability of the ACH135 for their needs.
The below mentioned mission configurations comprise the Baseline Aircraft and a list of chosen
mission equipment.
• Passenger transportation
• ACH Line, 5 passengers solution with one cabinet
• ACH Line, 4 passengers solution with one cabinet and one multifunctional box
• ACH Line, 4 passengers solution with two cabinet
Performance calculation
All data used for mission performance calculations in this document are for information purposes only
and Airbus takes no responsibility for the correctness of this information, as far as the applicability to
the receiving party's individual case is concerned. The present use of the named data shall not be
construed as expressly or impliedly granting the receiving party any rights nor be deemed to constitute
any kind of obligation or commitment of Airbus.
ACH Line
A world of possibilities
ACH Line is available in 6 color schemes but can also be customized on request through our "bespoke
service".
Baseline Aircraft
Mission Package
Mission profile
• Takeoff Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
• Climb flight AEO MCP from SL to 5,000 ft with VY, mean 67 KTAS
• Level flight in 5,000 ft with VBR, mean 138 KTAS
• Descent from 5,000 ft to SL with R/D of 1,000 fpm, mean 83 KTAS
• Landing Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
Figure 4.3: Example of ACH Line, 5 passenger solution with one cabinet
Baseline Aircraft
Mission Package
Mission profile
• Takeoff Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
• Climb flight AEO MCP from SL to 5,000 ft with VY, mean 67 KTAS
• Level flight in 5,000 ft with VBR, mean 138 KTAS
• Descent from 5,000 ft to SL with R/D of 1,000 fpm, mean 83 KTAS
• Landing Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
4.3 ACH Line, 4 Passengers Solution with one Cabinet and one
Multifunctional Box
Figure 4.6: Example of ACH Line, 4 passenger solution with one cabinet and one multifunctional box
Figure 4.7: ACH Line, 4 passengers solution including one cabinet and one multifunctional box
Baseline Aircraft
Mission Package
Mission profile
• Takeoff Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
• Climb flight AEO MCP from SL to 5,000 ft with VY, mean 67 KTAS
• Level flight in 5,000 ft with VBR, mean 136 KTAS
• Descent from 5,000 ft to SL with R/D of 1,000 fpm, mean 83 KTAS
• Landing Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
Figure 4.8: ACH Line, 4 passengers, 1 cabinet, 1 multifunctional box - payload range diagram
Figure 4.9: Example of ACH line, 4 Passenger solution with two cabinets
Baseline Aircraft
Mission Package
Mission profile
• Takeoff Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
• Climb flight AEO MCP from SL to 5,000 ft with VY, mean 67 KTAS
• Level flight in 5,000 ft with VBR, mean 138 KTAS
• Descent from 5,000 ft to SL with R/D of 1,000 fpm, mean 83 KTAS
• Landing Cat. A Clear Heliport at SL
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Abbreviation Availability
G General Available Equipment for the mission configuration
R Included in the Mandatory or Reference Equipment of the mission configuration
Passenger Transp.
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Passenger Transp.
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General Equipment
05-02084-B E1111-100-00 Enhanced exterior painting instead of standard painting 2.0 4.4 R G
05-02084-B E1111-300-00 Complex exterior painting instead of standard painting 2.7 6.0 G R
05-02085-C E6211-000-00 High visibility paint for main rotor blades 0.0 0.0 G G
05-02086-A E1111-900-00 Surface protective coating (Airglaze) 0.5 1.1 G G
05-02087-C E6211-100-00 Main rotor blade erosion protection paint 0.0 0.0 G G
05-12011-B E2516-000-00 Boarding grips for cockpit 0.1 0.2 G G
05-12013-A E7110-000-00 Handles on main gearbox cowling LH & RH 0.6 1.3 G G
05-21036-C E8541-000-10 Cable cutter system, fixed provisions 3.8 8.4 G G
05-21036-C E8541-000-20 Cable cutter system, detachable parts 8.1 17.9 G G
05-22034-A E7111-000-01 Engine cowling heat protection, extended 1.7 3.7 G G
05-31147-B E5632-005-00 Sliding windows in sliding doors 1.2 2.6 G G
05-31148-A E5633-001-00 Window in clam-shell door LH 0.3 0.7 G G
05-31148-A E5633-002-00 Window in clam-shell door RH 0.3 0.7 G G
05-31152-B E5632-100-00 Ram air deflectors for sliding windows in cockpit doors 0.6 1.3 G G
05-31152-B E5632-105-00 Ram air deflectors for sliding windows in sliding doors 0.4 0.9 G G
05-31155-A E5632-405-00 Push-out rear cabin windows 2.1 4.6 G G
05-33008-A E2513-100-00 Map case on center console, LH 0.5 1.1 G G
05-39023-A E3315-101-00 Illuminated chart holder, copilot 0.8 1.8 G G
05-39023-A E3315-102-00 Illuminated chart holder, pilot 0.8 1.8 G G
05-44014-B E2122-100-00 Ventilation enhancement for cockpit 0.9 2.0 G G
05-52016-A E3123-000-00 Ice detection systemf 5.3 11.7 G G
05-67055-C E2461-001-01 Power sockets (USB 1x type A, 1x type C), copilot 0.2 0.4 G G
05-67055-C E2461-200-01 Power sockets (USB 1x type A, 1x type C), center console 0.2 0.4 G G
05-67055-C E2461-300-00 Power sockets (USB 1x type A, 1x type C on each side), 1.0 2.2 R G
LH & RH cabin window niche
05-81054-A E2818-000-10 Internal long range fuel tank system, fixed provisions 2.6 5.7 G G
05-81054-A E2818-000-20 Internal long range fuel tank system, detachable parts 36.2 79.8 G G
05-91014-A E0910-000-00 Ground handling wheelsa 0.0 0.0 G G
a
05-95006-A E1320-300-00 Main rotor head cover 0.0 0.0 G G
05-95008-A E1320-100-00 Short term cover kit for helicoptera 0.0 0.0 G G
05-97006-B E6201-100-00 Accelerometers for track and balance system (Chadwick 0.0 0.0 G G
Helmuth)
05-97007-B E6201-200-10 Optical tracker FasTrak 11800-3 (Chadwick Helmuth), 0.0 0.0 G G
fixed provisions
05-97007-B E6201-200-20 Optical tracker FasTrak 11800-3 (Chadwick Helmuth), 0.6 1.3 G G
detachable parts
Passenger Transp.
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Passenger Transp.
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Interior Layout
07-15035-C E2512-202-00 Advanced pilot seat instead of standard pilot seat 2.0 4.4 G
07-15035-C E2512-201-00 Advanced pilot seat instead of standard copilot seat 2.0 4.4 G
07-27035-E E2522-005-00 Passenger seating, 3 seats with 3-point restraint system 37.4 82.5 G
(front row, facing against flight direction)
07-27035-E E2522-105-00 Passenger seating, 2 seats with 3-point restraint system 22.2 48.9 G
(rear row, facing in flight direction)
07-27035-E E2522-307-01 Passenger seating, 1 seat with 4-point single latch 12.0 26.5 R
restraint system (rear row, facing in flight direction, LH)
07-27035-E E2522-308-01 Passenger seating, 1 seat with 4-point single latch 12.0 26.5 R
restraint system (rear row, facing in flight direction, RH)
07-27035-E E2522-006-01 Passenger seating, 3 seats with 4-point single latch 38.8 85.5 R
restraint system (front row, facing against flight direction)
07-27037-D E2522-106-10 Passenger seating, 3 utility seats with 4-point restraint 1.7 3.7 G
system (rear row, facing in flight direction), fixed provisions
07-27037-D E2522-106-21 Passenger seating, 3 utility seats with 4-point restraint 33.2 73.2 G
system (rear row, facing in flight direction), detachable
parts
07-30078-C E2581-100-00 Enhanced sound proofing kit 30.0 66.1 G R
07-30079-A E2521-100-00 Separation wall for cabin / cargo compartment 4.4 9.7 G R
07-40037-C E2532-000-00 Sealed cabin floor 0.3 0.7 G G
07-50082-B E5231-000-00 One-hand latching system for clam-shell doors 1.4 3.1 G R
07-50083-A E5231-100-00 Extended opening fasteners for clam-shell doors 0.1 0.2 G G
07-50084-A E5213-101-00 Sliding door fastener, max. position, LH 0.3 0.7 G G
07-50084-A E5213-102-00 Sliding door fastener, max. position, RH 0.3 0.7 G G
07-50085-B E5212-000-00 Jettisonable cockpit doors 0.9 2.0 G G
07-50089-A E5211-200-00 Securing device for complete opening of cockpit doors 0.8 1.8 G G
07-60049-B E2513-005-00 Map cases in sliding doors 1.5 3.3 G R
07-60050-B E2550-000-00 Variable tie-down net 3.2 7.1 G G
07-60053-B E5231-202-00 Stowage net on clam-shell door, RH 0.4 0.9 G G
07-80056-F AAT-35200-236-2 ACH Line, 4 passengers, 1 cabinet, package (AAT - G
STC)g
07-81129-C AAT-35230-220-2 ACH Line, height adjustable pilot seat instead of standard 2.6 5.7
pilot seath
07-81129-C AAT-35230-221-2 ACH Line, height adjustable copilot seat instead of 2.6 5.7
standard copilot seath
07-81130-E AAT-35230-212-2 ACH Line, front passenger seats (2 seats) 31.0 68.3
07-81130-E AAT-35230-214-2 ACH Line, rear passenger seats (2 seats) 27.4 60.4
07-81130-E AAT-35230-210-2 ACH Line, upholstery for lower seat structure of passenger 2.4 5.3
seat
07-82022-C AAT-35220-201-2 ACH Line, armrests in rear window niches 0.6 1.3
07-83036-B AAT-35220-208-2 ACH Line, entrance rails 1.2 2.6
07-83037-C AAT-35210-201-2 ACH Line, carpet for cockpit 5.2 11.5
07-83037-C AAT-35210-202-2 ACH Line, carpet for cabin 2.8 6.2
07-83037-C AAT-35210-203-2 ACH Line, carpet for cargo compartment 3.5 7.7
Passenger Transp.
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07-83039-C AAT-35220-210-2 ACH Line, leather cuffs for flight controls 0.1 0.2
07-85056-D AAT-35240-202-2 ACH Line, rear cabinet with USB power sockets 20.1 44.3
07-81149-B AAT-35210-210-2 ACH Line, front middle seat frame cover 3.2 7.1
07-86035-B AAT-35260-200-2 ACH Line, Passenger Service Units (PSU) 1.4 3.1
07-86036-B AAT-35220-204-2 ACH Line, metal placards 0.2 0.4
07-81140-B E2512-000-90 ACH Line, pilot seat protection covera 0.0 0.0
07-81140-B E2522-000-90 ACH Line, passenger seat protection covera 0.0 0.0
07-83037-D AAT-35210-208-2 ACH Line, Additional carpet beneath the passenger seats 3.0 6.6 G
07-86019-B E1150-000-00 Special interior paintingi 0.0 0.0
07-86044-A E1150-300-00 Antimicrobial interior coatingi 1.2 2.6 G G
07-91127-C AAT-35220-220-2 ACH Line, interior panels upholstered with leather 10.7 23.6 G
07-91127-C AAT-35290-225-2 ACH Line, leather upholstery for map cases in sliding 1.2 2.6 G
doors
07-91127-C AAT-35290-226-2 ACH Line, leather upholstery for map cases in cockpit 0.6 1.3 G
doors
07-91128-A AAT-35220-230-2 ACH Line, carbon map cases 0.4 0.9 G
07-91141-B AAT-35210-206-2 ACH Line, change of carpet into Corporate carpet 0.0 0.0 G
07-91141-B AAT-35290-198-2 ACH Line, change of ACH Line safety belt color 0.0 0.0 G
07-91141-B AAT-35290-193-2 ACH Line, change of ACH Line carbon into wooden 0.0 0.0 G
surface (AH Catalogue)
07-91141-B AAT-35290-192-2 ACH Line, change of ACH Line leather type and color (AH 0.0 0.0 G
Catalogue)
07-91141-B AAT-35290-200-2 ACH Line, change of carpet colori 0.0 0.0
07-91141-B AAT-35290-201-2 ACH Line, change of cabin safety belt buckle and outlets 0.0 0.0 G
into metalj
07-91141-B AAT-35290-202-2 ACH Line, change of cockpit safety belt buckle and outlets 0.0 0.0 G
into metalj
07-91156-A AAT-35290-216-2 ACH Line, metal plating for bleed air heating knob, coat 0.0 0.0 G
hooks and headset holders in cabin
Avionics
08-00462-B E2300-720-01 Avionics Package SP/DP IFR GTN 750Xi / Lynx / G G
Beckerf
08-16169-C E2341-500-00 Digital Voice Control System (DVCS), Audio Control Unit 7.8 17.2
ACU 6100 (pilot + copilot) and REU 6100 (Becker)
08-22085-B E3455-500-00 Transponder Lynx NGT9000R+ (ACSS)k 5.1 11.2
08-25519-A E3455-000-00 Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) DME-4000 2.7 6.0
(Rockwell Collins)
08-26063-A E3431-000-00 Marker beacon receiver MKR3300-1 (Becker) 1.2 2.6
08-43083-B E3463-001-01 GPS/NAV/COM GTN 750Xi (Garmin), copilotl 7.5 16.5
08-43083-B E3463-002-01 GPS/NAV/COM GTN 750Xi (Garmin), pilotl 7.9 17.4
08-65054-B E3161-001-00 Flight Display Subsystem (FDS), copilot 8.4 18.5
08-99005-C E0000-151-00 Avionics Package SP/DP IFR GTN Series interconnection 20.6 45.4
/ wiring
Passenger Transp.
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Passenger Transp.
ACH Line
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08-46068-E E3168-400-01 Moving map EuroNav 7 – RN7 (Hensoldt), LTE module 0.3 0.7 G G
08-46068-E E3168-300-00 Moving map EuroNav 7 – RN7 (Hensoldt), FLARM module 0.5 1.1 G G
08-46068-E E3168-600-00 Moving map EuroNav 7 – RN7 (Hensoldt), weather radar 0.0 0.0 G G
interface
08-65068-G E3315-301-00 iPad mini holder, copilot 0.6 1.3 G G
08-65068-G E3315-302-00 iPad mini holder, pilot 0.6 1.3 G G
08-65068-G E3315-401-00 iPad Air 2 holder, copilot 0.7 1.5 G G
08-65068-G E3315-402-00 iPad Air 2 holder, pilot 0.7 1.5 G G
08-65068-G E3315-501-00 Universal tablet holder, copilot 1.0 2.2 G G
08-81048-B E3132-000-11 Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR), fixed 2.9 6.4 G G
provisions
08-81048-B E3132-000-21 Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder (CVFDR), 5.3 11.7 G G
detachable parts
08-83047-B E3171-000-10 Health Monitoring System (HMS), fixed provisions 3.1 6.8 G G
08-83047-B E3171-000-20 Health Monitoring System (HMS), detachable parts 2.7 6.0 G G
q
08-83048-B E3171-200-00 Professional Ground Station (PGS) Vision System 0.0 0.0 G G
08-83049-B E3171-100-00 Professional Ground Station (PGS) Analysis & 3D replaya 0.0 0.0 G G
a. GSE.
b. Incl. auto-activation. Lengthened cranked landing skids not included.
c. Lengthened cranked landing skids not included.
d. Operator to equip ELT(S) meeting ICAO Annex 10 requirements to comply with EASA AIR-OPS.
e. Onboard HF/tact. radio transm. can influence radio NAV systems (MKR, VOR, ILS, ADF) and COM systems (VHF/other tact.
radio). Depending on NAA cert. requirements, such systems must be not used, turned off or deactivated during IFR
approaches/departures.
f. Product offered with EASA certification. The availability of other certifications needs to be confirmed by Airbus helicopter
sales representative.
g. This STC is only EASA certified. Prices and leadtimes for national certifications are available on request.
h. Incl. standard safety belt buckles.
i. This item is available on request.
j. For 1 seat.
k. incl. ADS-B out, ADS-B in, TCAS I. Product offered with EASA certification. The availability of other certifications needs to be
confirmed by Airbus helicopter sales representative.
l. SBAS RNP approach local service availability verification through your Airbus helicopter sales representative on request.
m. Onboard HF/tact. radio transm. can influence radio NAV systems (MKR, VOR, ILS, ADF) and COM systems (VHF/other tact.
radio). Depending on NAA cert. requirements, such systems must be not used, turned off or deactivated during IFR
approaches/departures. Export clearance needs to be clarified by Airbus helicopter sales representative. HF-9000 is
delivered inoperative if the helicopter is delivered under FAA certification. The active HF-9000 is not part of the FAA system
certification.
n. LTE phone integration and EASA certification not included.
o. The use of the GSR56 is subject to the subscription of services provided by Garmin. The subscription is not provided by
Airbus and is under customer’s responsibility.
p. Incl. 512 GB flashdisk and Global Map Package.
q. GSE; Recommended 1 per customer base if CVFDR is selected.
Figure 5.1: Avionics layout for Single / Dual Pilot IFR GTN 750Xi (Garmin)
Figure 5.2: Avionics layout Single Pilot IFR GTN 750Xi (Garmin)
5.5 Disclaimers
Operational regulations
The Customer is responsible for the identification of instruments and equipment required to comply
with the relevant regulations (e.g. CVFDR, ELT or chart holder may be required by the European Air
Operations Regulation (EU Regulation n° 965/2012, so called EASA AIR-OPS)). Based on the mission
parameters defined by the Customer and upon request, Airbus Helicopters can advise the Customer
on the identification of instruments and equipment required to comply with EASA AIR-OPS.
6 Main Performance
The performance figures shown hereafter are guaranteed minimum performance data (minimum
specification engine power). Only the fuel consumption, range and endurance values and figures refer
to an ACH135 equipped with minimum specified new production engines.
Unless otherwise specified, the values and figures refer to a clean helicopter configuration at Sea Level
(SL), in International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) and zero wind condition.
• Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, 6.3-1
standard air intake
• Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, 6.3-2
Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF)
• Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada 6.3-3
PW206B3, standard air intake
• Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada 6.3-4
PW206B3, Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF)
• Fuel consumption with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3 6.3-5
• Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 6.3-6
2B2plus, standard air intake
• Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 6.3-7
2B2plus, Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF)
• Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 6.3-8
2B2plus, standard air intake
• Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 6.3-9
2B2plus, Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF)
• Fuel consumption with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus 6.3-10
6.3-1 Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3
Standard air intake
Figure 6.1: Hover in Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, standard air intake
6.3-2 Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3
Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF), clogged filter / bypass closed
Figure 6.2: Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, IBF
6.3-3 Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada
PW206B3
Standard air intake
Figure 6.3: Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, standard air intake
6.3-4 Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada
PW206B3
Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF), clogged filter / bypass closed
Figure 6.4: Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, IBF
6.3-5 Fuel consumption with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3
Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF), bleed air heating off
Figure 6.5: Fuel consumption with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, 0 - 80 KCAS, IBF
Figure 6.6: Fuel consumption with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3, 80 KCAS - VH, IBF
6.3-6 Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines
Arrius 2B2plus
Standard air Intake
Figure 6.7: Hover in Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS 2B2plus, standard air intake
6.3-7 Hover In Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines
Arrius 2B2plus
Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF), clogged filter / bypass closed
Figure 6.8: Hover in Ground Effect (HIGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus, IBF
6.3-8 Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines
Arrius 2B2plus
Standard air intake
Figure 6.9: Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus, standard air intake
6.3-9 Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines
Arrius 2B2plus
Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF), clogged filter / bypass closed
Figure 6.10: Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE, TOP) with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus, IBF
6.3-10 Fuel consumption with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus
Standard air intake, bleed air heating off
Figure 6.11: Fuel consumption with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus, 0 - 80 KCAS, standard air intake
Figure 6.12: Fuel consumption with two Safran Helicopter Engines Arrius 2B2plus, 80 KCAS - VH, standard air intake
7 Services
HCare Services
Airbus Helicopters HCare services offer has been created to support our customers all along the life-
cycle of their helicopters. It is aimed at supporting your business and keeping your rotorcraft in flight.
Through this offer, Airbus takes full advantage of data sharing and customers' operational feedback
to better understand their evolving requirements, and continuously adapts its service portfolio
accordingly.
HCare First
HCare First is a tailor-made programme dedicated to Private and Business Aviation customers
acquiring a new helicopter, offering a first-class service and striving for their total peace of mind.
With this solution, customers benefit from a comprehensive support service which, in addition to
ensuring high availability levels anywhere in the world, will help preserve the aircraft's resale value as
a result of a dedicated care and support by Airbus Helicopters.
HCare First has been carefully tailored to match customers' requirements. It accompanies operators
through a worry-free period of 5 years, up to a maximum of 1,000 flight hours, and offers an extended
coverage.
The programme includes scheduled (Time Between Overhaul and Service Life Limit) and unscheduled
maintenance of all components & assemblies installed on the helicopter which are listed in the
Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC). The supply of consumables, hardware and non-repairable parts can
also be part of the coverage.
Any maintenance event happening on the helicopter is covered by the contract, under the form of an
immediate exchange in most of the cases, delivered from one of worldwide-positioned stocks (10
logistics hubs & local inventories) or a repair when necessary.
Labour costs for unscheduled events (removal, reassembly) at standard rates for each operation, are
also part of the programme, turning HCare First into a best-in-class rotorcraft service.
HCare First is globally flexible as it is supported by our worldwide multi-competency experts teams
wherever you operate in the world.
Unrivalled technical expertise is put at operators' disposal to support On-the-Job-Training,
troubleshooting (on-site or remote), and ensure optimal coordination with Airbus Helicopters design
office and technical experts (concessions, repair solutions…).
To make its management even easier, HCare First customers' community benefits from a dedicated
and reactive premium 24/7 service taking care of any logistics or technical requests the operator may
have within short times using mobile app and AirbusWorld collaborative platform.
Analytics services powered by flight and maintenance data, enhance HCare First performance and
ensure operators an optimal experience with their helicopter.
• Efficient scheduling of flight operations
• Optimal follow-up of fleet activity and availability
• Activity analysis for quick decision making (MTBURs1)
All dashboards are accessible online on AirbusWorld collaborative platform.
HCare First+
HCare First+ provides ACH customers an "all-inclusive" service, with a menu of add-ons that allow to
go beyond the scope of HCare First.
In addition to material support, logistics management and technical services, this programme can also
include airworthiness management, predictive maintenance, maintenance planning, base and line
maintenance, engine support (when available), hangarage service, advanced activity analysis and
more.
This turnkey solution can be adapted to specific requirements, enabling customers to focus on their
flying experience while Airbus Helicopters takes care of the rest.
You can rely on the unique expertise of our teams to deliver the best knowledge and solutions in any
situation, and wherever it is over the globe.
Proximity to your operations is key to reach the highest levels of reactivity and efficiency, that is why
Airbus has implemented a worldwide organisation of 30 customer centres & participations, some 92
service centres, 10 logistics hubs & local inventories, and 4 technical support hubs spread-out in all
continents.
The network is complemented by 18 training and/or simulation centres equipped with 25 simulators
positioned at your doorstep, and 2 ab initio training centres.
We are committed to providing you with reliable, customer-centric HCare solutions, based on four main
activities optimised by a large range of connected services:
All solutions proposed ensure that each flight is a success and is performed with the highest levels of
safety.
Our HCare services are involved in a continuous improvement process, and we are confident in their
efficiency to make you fly. Digital means proposed with your helicopters provide more reactivity, and
mobility boosts flight and maintenance operations.
The recent digital revolution has benefitted to the way we support your helicopters, and we are able to
leverage more data generated by the helicopter systems such as Flight Data Recorders and Avionics
systems (Helionix), or maintenance software and applications used to manage your fleets.
This has opened the way to many improvements in the support of your rotorcraft, as maintenance
events progressively become predictable, and advanced analytics make possible an optimal
understanding of unavailability causes, foster a better anticipation, and improve forecasting.
Increasing our intimacy with your operations positively influences parts availability and repair &
overhaul turn-around-times.
You can discover our services on our website at:
https://www.airbus.com/helicopters/services.html
or on your AirbusWorld collaborative platform, showroom section:
https://airbusworld.helicopters.airbus.com/group/guest/landing
Should you need any additional information, please contact us at:
marketing-services.helicopters@airbus.com
HCare Store
Aircraft maintenance
A full range of services from line maintenance up to major inspections, for our entire helicopters range.
All our solutions are supported by Airbus Helicopters' design office experts, ensuring that a solution is
always available, and in accordance with local authorities and international requirements (EASA, FAA).
We are capable to propose turnkey solutions that can jointly encompass mid-life upgrades or aircraft
rebuilding works and Service Bulletins (SB) / Supplemental Type Certificates (STC).
Maintenance services can be performed within the Airbus Helicopters' network or at customers'
premises:
• Part 145 qualified and highly skilled technicians
• Leading-edge technologies
• Committed turn-around-times (for some services)
Aircraft repair:
Solutions defined and developed by Airbus Helicopters, tailored to each aircraft configuration.
From repair and rebuilding operations up to major airframe components replacement (tail boom,
frames…) performed using specific industrial means.
Full conformity and interchangeability of the repaired elements.
On-site assistance:
Operators can benefit from on-site technical assistance for:
• Helicopter maintenance
• Helicopter repair and rebuild
• Component maintenance
• Upgrades…
These solutions can be suitable when it comes to avoid aircraft transport and reducing repair times.
Note: All the "hands-on" aircraft values mentioned here above are given on the basis of a 20,000 FH life cycle. They refer only
to the scheduled inspections for the standard helicopter without optional equipment in accordance with the Master Servic-
ing Manual (MSM). The announced mean man hours are without incoming flight, work preparation, reworking, servicing,
Service Bulletin (SB) implementation and unscheduled maintenance.
Note: For further details on the engine inspections and the respective D-Level maintenance please refer to the applicable engine
maintenance manual.
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW206B3 Maintenance level Estimated man hours
periodic inspections
12-month O - Level 2
1,000 Fh O - Level 2
900 Fh Clean and test Fuel Nozzles O - Level 4
Safran Helicopter Engines ARRIUS Maintenance level Estimated mean man hours
2B2plus periodic inspections
500 Fh I - Level 2.5
1,000 Fh I - Level 10
Note: For further details on the engine inspections and the respective D - Level maintenance please refer to the applicable main-
tenance manual.
Airframe main components TCI or SLL as per ALS Rev. 2 from 06.04.2021
Fire extinguishing system cartridge 10 years
Ring frame X5730 L535A1501 210 7,700 Fh
Ring frame X9227 L535H2120 304 18,000 Fh
Main rotor blade damper 12 years
Rotor mast hub 30,000 Fh
Tail rotor splined hub flange 20,000 Fh
Tail rotor hub 27,400 Fh
Tail rotor drive shaft long & coupling flange 20,000 Fh
Tail rotor drive rubber sleeve 5 years
Mixing lever gear unit 30,000 Fh
Collective actuator 20,000 Fh
Note: Cycles are calculated automatically by the Engine Electronic Control Unit. Average experienced rate is about 0.5
cycles/Fh.
Upgrades
Airbus Helicopters proposes tailored services aimed at increasing your helicopter's overall
performance, reducing maintenance costs, and contributing to the harmonisation of your fleet.
A wide range of conversions (e.g. EC135 T3/P3 upgrade) and mid-life upgrades (e.g. glass cockpit):
• Keep your aircraft at the latest version
• Benefit from innovations and advanced technology
• Provide new life to your aircraft
• Cover obsolescence
These upgrades can be very beneficial to your operations:
• Adapted to your aircraft configuration
• Defined by our experienced design office teams
• Certified and safe modifications developed by the Type Certificate holder
Airbus Helicopters also proposes a variety of off-the-shelf standard upgrades (SBs or STCs), easily
accessible through your AirbusWorld collaborative platform:
https://airbusworld.helicopters.airbus.com/
• Quick procurement
• Request for quotation in a few clicks
• Catalogue of kits duly certified by main international authorities is available online
TechData services
Airbus provides the Instruction for Continuous Airworthiness (ICA) required to support fleet availability
and to ensure safe flight operations and cost-effective maintenance.
The TechData package is composed of various manuals (non-exhaustive list of manuals and
acronyms):
Operation:
• The Flight Manual (FLM)
• Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL)
• Quick Reference Handbook (QRH)
• Ground Rescue Booklet (GRB)
Maintenance:
• Master Servicing Manual (ALS/MSM)
• Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
• System Description Section (SDS)
• Structure Repair Manual (SRM)
• Wiring Diagram Manual (WDM)
• Standard Practices Manual (MTC)
• Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)
• Service Bulletin collection (SB)….
For commercialised civilian aircraft, the Maintenance manuals are available through O.R.I.O.N.
Online accessible in AirbusWorld collaborative platform, or through the O.R.I.O.N. mobile application
(App.) for tablets or smartphones. The App. includes smart features such as a powerful search
function, and a possible offline use to cover remote areas operations. TechData can also be provided
on demand in PDF format through the web portal, or in paper.
For commercialised military aircraft, the Maintenance manuals are available as a set of PDF
manuals on USB stick (Evidoc) or online through AirbusWorld collaborative platform. TechData can
also be provided on demand on O.R.I.O.N. through AirbusWorld or at your premise, or in paper.
On top of Technical Data updates, important notices are distributed in real-time through the Airbus
Helicopters T.I.P.I. application (Emergency & Alert service bulletins, Technical Information
Publications on Internet) and iOS app.
The engines documentation is provided by the engine manufacturer.
O.R.I.O.N
This online service is dedicated to the distribution of the technical data. It is available through your
AirbusWorld collaborative platform and in mobile version. Airbus Helicopters recently deployed a major
update of its O.R.I.O.N viewer, which offers a single online/offline solution adapted to mobility
requirements.
This new O.R.I.O.N version, available for all helicopters in the civil range, is made more efficient and
simple with additional features:
• Online/offline synchronization: maintenance preparation offline (notes, inspections, bookmarks) and
synchronization as soon as an Internet connection is available
• Easy download from AirbusWorld: download of up-to-date TechData on mobile devices, for an
utilisation next to the aircraft
• Powerful search engine: easier and faster
• Advanced filtering: by version, S/N, manual types, ATA chapters
• Immediate printing: TechData printing as displayed on your screen
• Direct link to AirbusWorld technical request function and ordering service (cart from Illustrated Parts
Catalog)
• "Pre-print" advanced information: TechData accessible as a PDF document in advance before a
standard release (normal or intermediate revision)
• Compatibility with all devices: access online/offline on PC/Mac/Tablet/Smartphone (windows, Mac
OS, iOS and Android)
• Cloud based for more availability
FlyScan
FlyScan suite of Health & Usage Monitoring Services offers proactive Airbus Helicopters expert
analysis, and allows operators to closely follow-up the status of their fleet.
These services lead the way to predictive maintenance, and will boost your operations by anticipating
in-service symptoms, thus enhancing safety and fleet availability, while reducing maintenance burden.
• Advise: a service dedicated to organisations already using HUMS monitoring. Airbus Helicopters
provides proactive feedback and a weekly review of main components for better events anticipation.
• Supervise: a service for customers without vibration analysis team in their organization. Airbus
Helicopters manages the various thresholds implemented, and closely monitors any event that
occurs in the fleet thanks to data instant sharing.
• Guard: A service for operators already managing a HUMS to predict maintenance actions. Airbus
Helicopters brings its expertise to operators' doorstep, supporting teams in the surveillance of their
fleets and committing to responding to AOG requests within a few hours.
FlyScan now expands its predictive domain over vibrations analysis to treat other data types such as
Usage (flight limitations, cycles and various counters monitoring), Flight parameters (flight data
recording), and Avionics codes (flight failure surveillance).
Main benefits:
• Improved anticipation
• Increased proactivity
• Enhanced mission efficiency
Full-Flight-Simulators:
Our training network is equipped with 25 state-of-the-art Flight Navigation Procedure Trainers (FNPT),
Flight Training Devices (FTD) and full flight simulators embedding the OEM Sim Data Pack that
provides the most true-to-life experience possible.
Full-scale mock-ups:
Our training centers are also equipped with many full-scale mock-ups offering trainees an experience
similar to what it would be on a real aircraft.
Three lines of services are put at operators' disposal for both pilots and technicians:
Graduate
• Standard type qualification
• Optional courses include pre-entry and reinforcement modules
Master
• Standard type qualification enriched by a specialization on favorite mission equipment
• Optional courses and additional assistance
Honors
• Fully customised program according to operators' needs including:
• Pre-entry, type qualification and/or maturation modules
• Possible delivery of customised training media and means
• Instructors detachment and on-site pilot assistance
• Possible set-up of new training centre on-site
Distance learning
Since 2020, Airbus Helicopters has set up distance / blended Learning solutions that are available for
any of our (French and English speaking) customers in the world. These solutions are a mix of distance
learning and classroom training, allowing operators to perform part or total theoretical trainings
(depending on specificities) locally, at home or in their local premises. A dedicated team is in charge
to develop programs of instruction specifically designed for Distance Learning. These programs
include Virtual Classroom sessions as well as eLearning modules for self-studies.
The list of available Distance / blended Learning courses can be consulted online in our LMS.
Flight operations
Airbus flight operations services are designed to support pilots and crews, aiming to support the entry
into service of a newly delivered aircraft. They also ensure that Airbus Helicopters support is
continuously adapted to customer flight operations requirements by improving the overall level of
quality and Safety.
Consisting of:
• On site pilot assistance when required or requested to provide operators with customized additional
training flights
• Ops documentation depending on aircraft range:
• Quick Reference Handbook (QRH),
• Flight Ops Briefing Notes (FOBN): operational documentation,
• Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM): guidelines for Standard Operating Procedures
constitution,
• Operational Suitability Data - Flight Crew Data (OSD-FCD): EASA Type Specific training
requirements.
• eApps: applications for tablets to support pilots in flight operation on modern aircraft and
performances management (Refer to connected services products for description).
• Crew Help Desk (online support) as part of the global AH Technical Support for handling queries
relative to best knowledge and operation of the helicopter among e.g. regulations, aircrew
publications, aircraft limitations, performance, procedures/operations and systems. Refer to
technical support information.
Any question can be raised 24/7 through your AirbusWorld collaborative platform (Request function)
https://airbusworld.helicopters.airbus.com/ or by email at:
customersupport.helicopters@airbus.com
7.5.1 Connectivity
Connectivity services
D-Box
Mobile device service enabling easy helicopter data transfer via Wi-Fi to Airbus Helicopters or other
authorized end-points
• Downloading of aircraft data
• Data transfer to Airbus Helicopters enabling digital services
• Management of the compact flash card (format)
Fleet activity
Analytics service that provides a visualization of helicopter flight data to monitor fleet activity and
support decision making
• Detailed calendar view
• Key flight details
• Total landings per locations on a selected period
• Flight take-offs and landings on a map
Reliability eReporting
Analytics service that allows fleet availability monitoring and elaboration of improvement plans.
• Scheduled maintenance optimization through close monitoring of unavailability root causes
• Detailed analysis of failing parts, or parts with long lead times
eDynamic troubleshooting
Assists operators in fault isolation during investigation on default or findings reported on the helicopter.
• Dynamic sequence of questions and tests converging to root cause identification
Part search
Solution allowing to get part numbers converted into Airbus Helicopters part numbers with associated
descriptions.
MIS datapack
Digital files provided at H/C delivery to easily record configuration & maintenance data within operators'
Maintenance Information System. This service leads to significant maintenance burden reduction.
Concerning the Maintenance Information Systems (MIS) described below, Airbus Helicopters will
propose the best-suited solution according to operator's profile.
Fleet master
Cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) proposing a Light Maintenance Information System (MIS).
It enables operators and maintainers to manage their helicopter airworthiness, maintenance and
logistics from anywhere in the world.
Envision comply
Light Maintenance Information System (MIS) installed on operators' network, allowing to manage their
helicopter configuration, reliability & serviceability, technical records and more, keeping aircraft fully
compliant and ready to fly.
Envision nGen
Comprehensive, modular and customisable Maintenance Information System (MIS) powered by
Rusada and commercialised by Airbus Helicopters, for the management of helicopter airworthiness,
maintenance and logistics operations.
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8 Abbreviations
Abbreviation Meaning
AAT Air Ambulance Technology
AC Alternating Current
ACS Air Conditioning System
ACU Audio Control Unit
ADELT Automatic Deployable Emergency Locator Transmitter
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast
AEL Aerolite
AEO All Engines Operating
AFCS Automatic Flight Control System
AFT Aft
AGL Above Ground Level
AGW Alternate Gross Weight
AH Aibus Helicopters
AHDL Airbus Helicopters Data Loader
AHRS Attitude and Heading Reference Systems
ALS Airwothiness Limitations section (of the Master Servicing Manual)
AM Amplitude Modulation
AMC Aircraft Management Computer
AMLCD Active Matrix Liquid Crystal Display
AMM Aircraft Maintenance Manual
ANR Active Noise Reduction
AOG Aircraft On Ground
ARIS Anti-Resonance Isolation System
ARP Aerospace Recommended Practice
ATA Air Transport Association of America
ATC Air Traffic Control
BFE Buyer Furnished Equipment
BMR Bearingless Main Rotor
Cat. A Category A
CAM Continuing Airworthiness Management
CCP Cockpit Control Panel
CMP Continuous Maintenance Program
CECG Corrosion and Erosion Control Guide
COM Communication
CS Certification Specifications
CVFDR Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder
D - Level Depot Level
DA Density Altitude
DACS Digital Audio Communication System
DMC Direct Maintenance Cost
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DP Dual Pilot
Abbreviation Meaning
DTD Data Transfer Device
DVCS Digital Voice Control System
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
EASA AIR-OPS Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 - Air Operations
ELRS External Life Raft System
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMS Emergency Medical Services
EOS Electro Optical System
EPNdB Effective Perceived Noise level Decibel
EPNL Effective Perceived Noise Level
ERS Enhanced Reality System
EU European Union
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FADEC Full Authority Digital Engine Control
FAR Federal Aviation Regulations
FCOM Flight Crew Operating Manual
FDCR Flight Data Contiuous Recorder
FDS Flight Display Subsystem
Fh Flight Hour
FLI First Limit Indicator
FLIR Forward Looking Infra Red
FLM Flight Manual
FMA Flight Manual Appendix
FM Frequency Modulated
FND Flight and Navigation Display
FNPT Flight Navigation Procedure Trainers
FOBN Flight Operations Briefing Note
FTD Flight Training Devices
FWD Forward
GPS Global Positioning System
GRB Ground Rescue Booklet
GSE Ground Support Equipment
HD High Definition
HEELS Helicopter Emergency Egress Lighting System
HEMS Helicopter Emergency Medical Service
HF High Frequency
HFDM Helicopter Flight Data Monitoring
HICAMS Helicopter Intensive CAre Medical Service
HIGE Hover In Ground Effect
HMI Human Machine Interface
HMS Health Monitoring System
HOGE Hover Out of Ground Effect
H-TAWS Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System
HUMS Health and Usage Monitoring System
IFF Identification, Friend or Foe
IHSF International Helicopters Safety Foundation
Abbreviation Meaning
I - Level Intermediate Level
IBF Inlet Barrier Filter
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IESI Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
IGE In Ground Effect
ILS Instrument Landing System
IMU Inertial Measurement Unit
IOGP International Association of Oil and Gas Producers
IPC Illustrated Parts Catalog
IR Infrared
ISA International Standard Atmosphere (15 °C at SL)
KTAS Knots True Air Speed
LARS Lightweight Aircraft Recording System
LDP Landing Decision Point
LED Light Emitting Diode
LH Left Hand
LMS Learning Management System
LOAP List Of Applicable Publications
LTE Long Term Evolution
Max. Maximum
MCP Maximum Continuous Power
MEL Minimum Equipment List
MIS Maintenance Information System
MFD Multi-Function Display
MGS Maintenance Ground Station
MKR Marker
MM Maintenance Manual
MMEL Master Minimum Equipment List
MSM Master Servicing Manual
MTBUR Mean Time Between Unscheduled Removals
MTC Standard Practices Manual
MTOW Maximum Take Off Weight
MWIR Mid-Wave Infrared
NAA National Aviation Authority
NAV Navigation
NVG Night Vision Goggle
NVIS Night Vision Imaging System
O - Level Organizational Level
O.R.I.O.N. Optimized Reader for Internet and Other Networks
OCMM Online Component Maintenance Manual
OEI One Engine Inoperative
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OGE Out of Ground Effect
OPS Operations
OSD-FCD Operational Suitability Data - Flight Crew Data
Abbreviation Meaning
PA Pressure Altitude
PAX Passenger
PC Personal Computer
PCF Primary Configuration File
PFD Primary Flight Display
PGS Professional Ground Station
PNG Polycon New Generation
PWC Pratt & Whitney Canada
QRH Quick Reference Handbook
R/D Rate of Descent
RDR Radar
Rev. Revision
RH Right Hand
RNP Required Navigation Performance
RPM Revolutions Per Minute
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
SAE Society of Automotive Engineering
SAF Sustainable Aviation Fuel
SAS Stability Augmentation System
SB Service Bulletin
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
SDS System Description Section
SL Sea Level
SLL Service Life Limit
SRM Structure Repair Manual
STANAG Standardization Agreement
STC Supplemental Type Certificate
SVS Synthetic Vision System
SWAT Special Weapons And Tactics
TACAN Tactical Air Navigation
T.I.P.I Technical Information Publication on Internet
TAS Traffic Advisory System
TAS True Air Speed
TBO Time Between Overhaul
TCI Time Change Item
TDP Takeoff Decision Point
TOP Takeoff Power
ULM Ultra Low Maintenance
UMS Usage Monitoring System
USB Universal Serial Bus
VBR Best Range Speed
VDC Volt Direct Current
VFR Visual Flight Rules
VH Maximum Horizontal Speed
VHF Very High Frequency
VMS Vehicle Management System
Abbreviation Meaning
VNE Never Exceed Speed
VOR VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range
VTOL Vertical Take Off and Landing
VY Best Rate of Climb Speed
WDM Wiring Diagram Manual
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Manufacturer´s Notes
This document provides general information on the description, specification, weights, dimensions and
performance data of helicopters manufactured by Airbus Helicopters and on related services and
support. Depending on the exactly selected configuration and/or the respective mission profile, these
data may vary. For specific, individual performance data and operating limitations reference shall be
made to the approved flight manual and all appropriate documents.
The operational or certification regulations, as defined by competent local authorities, may require as
compulsory the installation of some of the recommended or further available equipment as listed in this
document, with present document however not being meant to be comprehensive in terms of all
worldwide operational requirements. The operator shall be responsible to clarify with its respective
local authorities that any potential configuration of the helicopter complies with the regulatory
requirements for the area of operation and/or type of mission.
The Airbus Helicopters product policy aims at continuous product improvements. Therefore Airbus
Helicopters reserves the right to make data changes at any time without any notice being given with
reference to present issue of this document. The depicted images (i.e. photos, 3D-pictures, general
drawings, diagrams or similar) are for illustration purposes only.
The facts and figures contained in this document and expressed in good faith shall not constitute any
offer from or the acceptance of an offer leading to a contract with Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters‘ logo, ACH125®, ACH130®, ACH135®, ACH145®, ACH160®, ACH175®, Helionix®,
Fenestron®, HCare®, AirbusWorld® are registered trademarks of Airbus Helicopters.
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