ODR Table A320 Mods Weather Radar v1

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ODR Tabl e and TASE for Mods DATE 26 March 2021
ODR Table – Weather Radar Systems
Title: Weather Radar Systems
Modification numbers: N/A
Purpose: This ODR table provides the training/checking/currency requirements which must be fulfilled by flight crew when operating different types of weather radar
systems available on all Airbus fly-by-wire aircraft (A320, A330, A340, A350 and A380 families). For more information on the operation of the weather radar, refer to
FCOM and FCTM.
This ODR table gathers different modifications sharing the same functional impact. This grouping makes it possible for the operator to:
- Compare the training levels of the different modifications
- Review and compare the technical descriptions at a glance.
Credits: For a pilot trained on the use of one weather radar system on one Airbus aircraft type, training performed on this weather radar system is valid for another
aircraft type equipped with the same weather radar system.
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The following types of weather radar systems exist and may have noticeable differences in terms of interfaces, functions and/or procedures.
- Honeywell radars for A320/A330/A340 families:

o Manual radars:
 Sperry Primus
 Basic
 Split
o Autotilt radar
o RDR-4000 radars:
 V1
 V2
- Rockwell Collins radars for A320/A330/A340 families:

o Manual radar
o Multiscan radars:
 V1 -201 or -202
 V1 -203 or -213
 V1+
 V2
- Honeywell radar for A380/A350 families.
For all of these radars, a Predictive WindShear (PWS) function and a wet TURBulence (TURB) detection function may be available, as per the table below:
Radar PWS Function TURB Function

Honeywell Manual Sperry Primus Not Available Basic
Honeywell Manual Basic Option Option
Honeywell Manual Split Option Option
Honeywell Autotilt Option Option
Honeywell RDR-4000 Basic Basic
Honeywell A380/A350 Basic Basic
Rockwell Collins Manual Option Basic
Rockwell Collins Multiscan (all versions) Option Basic
Note: The control panels may vary slightly depending on the presence of the TURB and/or PWS functions.
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1. Weather Radar – System (per ATA chapter)

DIFFERENCE LEVELS
SYSTEMS DIFFERENCES FLT CHAR PROC CHG TRNG CHECK CUR
Refer to 1.1 for the description of:

- The control panels associated to each type of radar
- The principles of operation of these radars.
Note: Control panels and principles of use are linked because the role of the control panel is
34-SURV – Surveillance to provide access to the different functions of the radar, and so to its use.
No Yes Refer to 1.2
System Description The description of the radars is included for the sole purpose of easing the identification of
each type of radar.
To establish the difference between two types of radars, the reader can compare control pan-
els and principles of operation.
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1.1 Controls & Indicators and Principles of Operation of the Different Weather Radar Systems
1.1.1 Manual Radars
1.1.1.1 Controls and Indicators

Manual radars have different interfaces depending on product, but they have same functionalities. For information, the following interfaces exist:
- Honeywell Manual Sperry Primus:
- Honeywell Manual Basic:
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- Honeywell Manual Split:
- Rockwell Collins Manual:
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1.1.1.2 Principle of Operation of All Manual Radars

Manual radars display a “slice” of weather for a single tilt angle:
As these radars are fully manual, they have no default value for the tilt.
Depending on the radar type, it is possible to have as an option:
- A wet turbulence detection (TURB function)
- A predictive windshear detection (PWS function).
For aircraft fitted with manual radars, the flight crew has to manually adjust the tilt to detect and correctly display the weather image on the navigation display
(ND). To do so, the flight crew should:
- Perform a periodical scan of the entire airspace (adjusting the full range of tilt with full lateral sweeps)
- When the weather scan is completed, adjust the tilt so that the ground returns appear on the top of the ND.
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1.1.2 Honeywell Autotilt Radar
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1.1.2.2 Principle of Operation

As for manual radars, autotilt radars also display a unique “slice” of weather for a single tilt angle:
However, the difference with manual radars is that autotilt radars provide (in AUTO mode) a default tilt value, optimized as a function of:
- Aircraft position
- Altitude
- Terrain database.
For aircraft fitted with autotilt radars, TILT AUTO mode is the default operating mode. However, manual tilt adjustment is still necessary:
- For in-depth convective cells analysis
- Regularly, to enhance weather awareness.
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1.1.3 Rockwell Collins Multiscan V1 or V1+ radars
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The Rockwell-Collins Multiscan radar displays on the ND two super-imposed radar beams (corresponding to two tilt values).
The tilt and gain are automatically adjusted based on:

- Aircraft position
- Altitude
- Terrain
- Time and season.
Such radar enhances the global awareness of the weather in AUTO mode by providing simultaneously the information from the two beams. However, the flight
crew still needs to use manual tilt in order to display a single beam, analyze in-depth the convective cell, and make a clear mental image of the shape and loca-
tion of the weather.
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1.1.4 Rockwell Collins Multiscan V2 Radar

Rockwell Collins has developed a V2 version of Rockwell Collins Multiscan radar. The principle of operation is the same as V1/V1+ but it includes in addition a
weather hazard predictive function, with the following enhancements:
- Threat assessment of lightning, hail and convective activity
- Predictive overfly (detection of convective cells that rapidly build up below the aircraft flight path).
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1.1.5 Honeywell RDR-4000 V1 Radar
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The Honeywell RDR-4000 radar continuously scans the entire airspace in front of the aircraft and builds a 3D model of the weather, stored in a buffer. Then, the
relevant features of this buffer are “flattened” to a 2D image on the ND.
The Honeywell RDR-4000 radar also uses a specific logic to distinguish what is vertically close to the aircraft (on path) from what is more far away (off path,
hatched):
- The on-path envelope is bounded at 4 000 ft above and below the aircraft, with the following limits:
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- In climb:
- In cruise:
- In descent:
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In addition, with this type of radar, the flight crew can choose to display two independent weather pictures: One on Captain side, and one on First Officer side.
The display of the Honeywell RDR-4000 is totally different from other types of radar, because the ND displays a superimposition of the weather for all flight levels.
As a consequence, the flight crew should use the ELEVATION mode in order to display different horizontal cuts through the vertical structure of the convective
cell. This enables to create a mental image and to perform a proper in-depth analysis of the convective cell.
1.1.6 Honeywell RDR-4000 V2 Radar
1.1.6.2 Principle of Use

Honeywell has developed a V2 version of the RDR-4000 radar. The principle of use is the same as V1 but it includes in addition a weather hazard predictive
function, with the following enhancements:
- Threat assessment of lightning, hail and convective activity
- WEATHER AHEAD message to inform the flight crew about the presence of weather and turbulence ahead of the aircraft.
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1.1.7 Honeywell A380/A350 Radar
SURV Panel MFD SURV Page
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The radars embodied on A380 and A350 aircraft are developed by Honeywell and have the same principle as the RDR-4000, as described in dedicated section.
On A380 and A350, the weather radar is integrated into the Aircraft Environmental Surveillance System (AESS).
In addition, the A350 radar is fitted with the weather hazard predictive function that triggers a WEATHER AHEAD message to warn the flight crew that weather or
turbulence has been detected ahead of the aircraft.
The main difference between the RDR-4000 and the A380/A350 radars is that on A380 and A350, there is a Vertical Display (VD) that displays the vertical view
of the weather cells located along the flight plan (in AUTO mode), or along a specified azimuth (in AZIM mode).
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As the VD automatically displays the vertical structure of convective cells, the use of the ELEVATION mode enables the flight crew to make a precise vertical
analysis of the cell displayed on the ND.
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To take full benefit of the VD, the A380/A350 radars are also fitted with an AZIM mode that enables to display on the VD the vertical structure of convective cells
along a specific azimuth:
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1.2 Difference levels

The following table shows difference levels for TRNG/CHECK/CUR. In this table, “HWL” stands for “Honeywell” and “RC” for “Rockwell Collins”:
HWL or RC RC HWL
To→ HWL
From↓ Manual Multiscan RDR-4000 V1 & A380/A350
& HWL Autotilt V1/V1+/V2 V2
HWL or RC
Manual
B/A/B C/A/B C/A/B*
& HWL Autotilt 36m 36m 36m
RC
Multiscan B/A/B C/A/B C/A/B*
V1/V1+/V2 36m 36m 36m
HWL
RDR-4000 V1
B/A/B B/A/B C/A/B*
& V2 36m 36m 36m
HWL B/A/B* B/A/B* C/A/B*

A380/A350 36m 36m 36m
Notes:
- In this analysis, training level C corresponds to an interactive Computer-Based Training (CBT).
- *: These difference levels are shown here for information only, because they are related to transitions which are only possible through CCQ (Cross Crew Qualification)
courses from or to the A350/A380 aircraft.
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In addition to these training levels, the following rules apply:

- The difference levels for the following comparisons are A/A/A:
o Difference between a Honeywell or Rockwell Collins manual radar and a Honeywell autotilt
o Difference levels between a Honeywell RDR 4000 V1 and v2
o Difference levels between a Rockwell Collins multiscan V1/V1+ and V2.
- If the TURB function is added, a minimum difference level of A/A/A is identified (TRNG/CHECK/CUR)
- If the TURB function is deleted, a minimum difference level of A/A/A is identified (TRNG/CHECK/CUR)
- If the PWS function is added, a minimum difference level of B/A/A is identified (TRNG/CHECK/CUR)
- If the PWS function is deleted, a minimum difference level of A/A/A is identified (TRNG/CHECK/CUR).
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2. Weather Radar – Maneuvers – Normal Operations (per flight phase)

The following differences in maneuvers/procedures in normal operations per flight phase are identified:
DIFFERENCE LEVELS
MANEUVERS NORMAL OPERATIONS DIFFERENCES FLT CHAR PROC CHG TRNG CHECK CUR
During the taxi, the flight crew switches on the weather radar with the highest possible level of
automation, except for:
Taxi No Yes Refer to table below
- Rockwell-Collins Multiscan Radar V1 -201 or -202: Set manual gain to +8
- Rockwell-Collins Multiscan Radar V1 -203 or -213: Set manual gain to +4.
The following difference levels are identified (TRNG/CHECK/CUR):
To→
Rockwell-Collins Rockwell-Collins
Any other radar
From↓ Multiscan V1 Multiscan V1 system
-201 or -202 -203 or -213
Rockwell-Collins
Multiscan V1
A/A/B A/A/B
-201 or -202 12m 12m
Rockwell-Collins
Multiscan V1 A/A/B A/A/B
-203 or -213 12m 12m
Any other radar A/A/B A/A/B

system 12m 12m
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3. Weather Radar – Maneuvers – Abnormal Operations (per flight phase)

No difference in maneuvers/procedures in abnormal operations per flight phase.
4. Weather Radar – Maneuvers – Abnormal Operations (per ATA chapter)

No difference in maneuvers/procedures in abnormal operations per ATA chapter.
5. Weather Radar – Training Areas of Special Emphasis (TASE)

No specific Training Areas of Special Emphasis.

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ODR Table – Weather Radar Systems

Title: Weather Radar Systems

Modification numbers: N/A

- Honeywell radars for A320/A330/A340 families:

- Rockwell Collins radars for A320/A330/A340 families:

- Honeywell radar for A380/A350 families.

Radar PWS Function TURB Function

1. Weather Radar – System (per ATA chapter)

SYSTEMS DIFFERENCES FLT CHAR PROC CHG TRNG CHECK CUR

Refer to 1.1 for the description of:

1.1.1 Manual Radars

1.1.1.1 Controls and Indicators

- Honeywell Manual Sperry Primus:

- Honeywell Manual Basic:

- Honeywell Manual Split:

- Rockwell Collins Manual:

1.1.1.2 Principle of Operation of All Manual Radars

1.1.2 Honeywell Autotilt Radar

1.1.2.1 Controls and Indicators

1.1.2.2 Principle of Operation

1.1.3 Rockwell Collins Multiscan V1 or V1+ radars

1.1.3.1 Controls and Indicators

1.1.3.2 Principle of Operation

The tilt and gain are automatically adjusted based on:

1.1.4 Rockwell Collins Multiscan V2 Radar

1.1.4.1 Controls and Indicators

1.1.4.2 Principle of Operation

1.1.5 Honeywell RDR-4000 V1 Radar

1.1.5.1 Controls and Indicators

1.1.5.2 Principle of Operation

1.1.6 Honeywell RDR-4000 V2 Radar

1.1.6.1 Controls and Indicators

1.1.6.2 Principle of Use

1.1.7 Honeywell A380/A350 Radar

1.1.7.1 Controls and Indicators

SURV Panel MFD SURV Page

1.1.7.2 Principle of Operation

1.2 Difference levels

HWL B/A/B* B/A/B* C/A/B*

In addition to these training levels, the following rules apply:

2. Weather Radar – Maneuvers – Normal Operations (per flight phase)

Any other radar A/A/B A/A/B

3. Weather Radar – Maneuvers – Abnormal Operations (per flight phase)

4. Weather Radar – Maneuvers – Abnormal Operations (per ATA chapter)

5. Weather Radar – Training Areas of Special Emphasis (TASE)

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