AW139 - RFM - 4D Supplement 16

Document N° Radio Equipment

139G0290X002 V/UHF FLEXCOMM II

The information contained in this document supplements

the information of the Basic Flight Manual.
For limitations, procedures and performance data not
contained in this Supplement, consult the basic
Rotorcraft Flight Manual

SUPPLEMENT 16

RADIO EQUIPMENT
V/UHF FLEXCOMM II
P/N 3G2310F00111
P/N 4G2310F01211
P/N 3G2310F00711
P/N 4G2310F01212

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SUPPLEMENT 16
RADIO EQUIPMENT
V/UHF FLEXCOMM II
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION S16-1
SECTION 1 - LIMITATIONS S16-3
TYPE OF OPERATION S16-3
CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS S16-3
FLEXCOMM II RADIO LIMITATIONS S16-3
SECTION 2 - NORMAL PROCEDURES S16-3
EXTERNAL PRE FLIGHT CHECKS S16-3
SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION
PROCEDURES S16-4
DOUBLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE S16-4
SECTION 4 - PERFORMANCE S16-4
PART II - MANUFACTURER’S DATA S16-4
SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE S16-4

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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Figure 1 Flexcom C-5000 Control Panel S16-2
Figure 2 Flexcom C-5000 CP P25 Compatible S16-2

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GENERAL INFORMATION
The V/UHF Flexcom II is an AM/FM analog/digital radio communica-
tion system.The system comprises of the RT-5000 transceiver, control
panel and dedicated antenna with antenna tuner unit. An optional ver-
sion which includes the P25 digital encryption is also available.
Two stand alone installations are available and can be installed either
individually or both together. One system is controlled and operated
from the cockpit and the other is controlled, operated and heard only
by cabin personel (the pilot has no control and cannot access the
radio transmission or reception).
The ICS panel is used to access the radio system. Control of the radio
is via the Wulfsberg C-5000 Control Panel, either mounted on the left
rear of interseat console and/or, for cabin system, on the cabin roof.
The control panel incorporates a keypad used to configure the radio
and two rotary knobs that control ON/OFF, volume and channel selec-
tion. See Figure 1 (or Figure 2 for P25 compatible version).
The Flexcom Radio System covers the frequency range 29.7 to 400
MHz (AM) and 29.7 to 960 MHz (FM).
A second Guard Receiver allows the option to continuously monitor an
additional frequency over the range 29.7 to 960 MHz, in addition to the
the main Receive/Transmit channels.
The Flexcom Radio Controller can support up to 350 preset channels
plus a channel for manual frequency selection. Each channel can be
configured for independant transmit and receive frequencies and sub-
audible tones (CTCSS, DCS, Burst). In addition to a frequency and
channel number, each channel can be assigned an alphanumeric
identification utilizing up to 8 characters.
A Scan function of selected channels is also incorporated.
A Data Transfer Port is also available for automating system configu-
ration and programming.
For full operational functionality and capability details see Wulfsberg
Flexcomm II RT5000 Communication Management Controller and
C-5000 Control Head manuals latest issue.

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ICN-39-A-155016-A-00003-00469-A-01-1

Figure 1 Flexcom C-5000 Control Panel

ICN-39-A-155016-A-00003-00969-A-01-1

Figure 2 Flexcom C-5000 CP P25 Compatible

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SECTION 1 - LIMITATIONS

TYPE OF OPERATION
The V/UHF Flexcomm II radio, when installed in the cabin, is for
mission related communications only.
The V/UHF Flexcomm II radio is considered a secondary radio system
and must not be used for radio communications with Air Traffic Control
(ATC).

CENTER OF GRAVITY LIMITATIONS

After FLEXCOMM system installation, the new empty weight and CG
location must be determined.

FLEXCOMM II RADIO LIMITATIONS

When installed in the cabin the use of the radio must be authorised by
the pilot.

SECTION 2 - NORMAL PROCEDURES

EXTERNAL PRE FLIGHT CHECKS

AREA N°6 (Fuselage Left Hand Side)

1. Flexcomm antenna (1)

(cockpit radio) — Condition.

AREA N°3 (Tail Boom Right Hand Side)

2. Flexcomm antenna, between — Condition.

engine exhausts (1)
(cabin radio)

Note
For completed functionality details of Flexcom II radio
operation refer Wulfsberg C-5000 Communication Man-
agement Controller Operator Manual latest revison.

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SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION

PROCEDURES

DOUBLE DC GENERATOR FAILURE

The following assumes the Double DC generator Failure procedures,
presented in Section 3 of the Basic Manual, have been followed and a
double DC generator failure is confirmed.

CAUTION

Ensure that the FLEXCOMM II system is switched OFF.

SECTION 4 - PERFORMANCE
No Change.

PART II - MANUFACTURER’S DATA

SECTION 6 - WEIGHT AND BALANCE

No Change.

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