Common use of AVIONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS Clause in Contracts

AVIONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS. 3.1. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provision of high quality and reliable communication systems in the Aircraft is the responsibility of the Contractor, and that Aircraft not meeting required standards at any time immediately prior to or during any Service Period will be considered Not Available. 3.2. The installation and maintenance of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems and associated equipment and systems is the responsibility of the Contractor. 3.3. The Contractor will ensure all necessary approvals and authorisations are obtained for the installation and operation of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems, and associated equipment and systems. 3.4. The Aircraft must be equipped with at least one fully installed, impact-activated Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT): a. capable of transmission on 406 Mhz with embedded GPS position; and b. located in an accessible position within the Aircraft, clearly indicated by prominent signs on both the inside and outside of the Aircraft; and c. capable of being removed and operated independently from the Aircraft. 3.5. If the Aircraft does not have an ELT that is capable of being removed and operated independently from the Aircraft then the pilot must carry on their person a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), with embedded GPS position, in addition to the other ELT and PLB requirements of the clauses under this subheading. 3.6. Aircraft must carry at least one PLB capable of transmission on 406 Mhz in addition to the other ELT and PLB requirements of the clauses under this subheading. 3.7. Aircraft must be equipped with at least one Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponder with Mode C operation with the installation approved by CASA. The transponder must be operated in Mode C at all times when the Aircraft is flying. 3.8. Aircraft must be equipped with at least two fully installed independent 720 channel, 118 Mhz to 136.5 Mhz VHF-AM “COMM” transceivers (handheld transceivers are not acceptable). 3.9. Aircraft must be equipped at the Contractors expense with two radio transceivers (auxiliary radios) specified by the Member purchasing the Services (handheld transceivers are not acceptable). 3.10. [Strongly preferred] Auxiliary radios must be installed to provide for rapid, straightforward swapping of auxiliary radios for alternative auxiliary radios (for example when the Aircraft is required to operate in another state or territory). 3.11. If required by the Member purchasing the Services, Aircraft must be equipped at the Contractor’s expense with at least one terrestrial or satellite mobile telephone service active on a telephone network acceptable to NAFC and fully integrated into the Aircraft audio system. 3.12. The Contractor is responsible for the fitting and installation of any auxiliary radios and aerials supplied by a Member including: a. obtaining approvals required by Australian civil aviation legislation and regulations; and b. supplying suitable power (regulated, protected 13.8 Volts of at least 8 Amps to each transceiver, via a MS 3102 16 S 4 S socket); and c. supplying any additional wiring, plugs, cabling etc. that may be necessary for any particular installation; and d. provision of aerial wiring and bases (5/16”, 26tpi); and e. integration into the Aircraft electrical and audio systems, including the provision of sidetone; and f. ongoing maintenance of the installation. 3.13. The Contractor must ensure that the installation of auxiliary radios conforms to CASA and Member standards. Particular attention is paid to: a. siting and mounting of control heads to provide optimum visibility, easy accessibility and optimum ergonomics for users; and b. siting of radios and wiring to protect against knocks, abrasion, temperature extremes and weather; and c. mounting of radio hardware to provide protection against vibration; and d. siting of aerials to assure high quality, reliable communications; and e. quality of power supply hardware and quality of power supplied; and f. quality of wiring and connectors; and g. quality of interfacing to audio systems, in particular the use of interfacing that automatically compensates for different microphone and headset characteristics and that reduces acoustic and electrical noise. 3.14. Aircraft must be equipped with commercially designed and manufactured audio switching facilities serving all pilot positions, which enable the pilot and co-pilot (if applicable) positions to either selectively or simultaneously monitor received audio and to independently selectively transmit on the following transceivers, without removing or changing helmets or audio plugs: a. all aeronautical VHF-AM “COMM” transceivers; and b. auxiliary radios; and c. any mobile telephones required; and provides received audio to the pilot for any other navigational equipment requiring radio reception. 3.15. Aircraft must be equipped with an intercom system that provides communication between the pilot and co-pilot positions. 3.16. Aircraft required to carry passengers must be equipped with an intercom system that provides communication between the pilot and co-pilot positions and at least two other seating positions in the Aircraft. 3.17. Unless otherwise specifically required by the Member, Aircraft audio systems should be configured to use headphones and microphones normally used in civilian operations. 3.18. Except in the case of Aircraft that are normally flown by two pilots, any push-to-transmit or push-to-talk switch for the co-pilot position must be positioned to be ergonomically accessible to a passenger occupying the co-pilot seat, and must not be positioned on any flight control.

AVIONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS. 3.1. The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provision of high quality and reliable communication systems in the Aircraft is the responsibility of the Contractor, and that Aircraft Service not meeting required standards at any time immediately prior to or during any Service Period will be considered Not Available. 3.2. The installation and maintenance of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems and associated equipment and systems is the responsibility of the Contractor. 3.3. The Contractor will ensure all necessary approvals and authorisations are obtained for the installation and operation of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems, and associated equipment and systems. 3.4. The Aircraft must be equipped with at least one fully installed, impact-activated Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT): a. ): capable of transmission on 406 Mhz with embedded GPS position; and b. and located in an accessible position within the Aircraft, clearly indicated by prominent signs on both the inside and outside of the Aircraft; and c. capable of being removed and operated independently from the Aircraft. 3.5. If the Aircraft does ELT is not have an ELT that is capable of being removed and operated independently from the Aircraft then the pilot must carry on their person a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), with embedded GPS position, in addition to the other ELT and PLB requirements of the clauses under this subheading. 3.6. Aircraft must carry at least one PLB capable of transmission on 406 Mhz in addition to the other ELT and PLB requirements of the clauses under this subheading. 3.7. Aircraft must be equipped with at least one Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponder with Mode C operation with the installation approved by CASA. The transponder must be operated in Mode C at all times when the Aircraft is flying. 3.8. Where an aircraft is equipped with Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) then the Contractor must ensure that the ADS-B is operated continuously during flight where permitted. Aircraft must be equipped with at least two fully installed independent 720 channel, 118 Mhz to 136.5 Mhz VHF-AM “COMM” transceivers (handheld transceivers are not acceptable). 3.9. Aircraft must be equipped at the Contractors expense with two radio transceivers (auxiliary radios) specified by the Member purchasing the Services (handheld transceivers are not acceptable). 3.10. [Strongly preferredPreferred] Auxiliary As far as practicable, auxiliary radios must be installed to provide for rapid, straightforward swapping of auxiliary radios for alternative auxiliary radios (for example when the Aircraft is required to operate in another state or territory). 3.11. If required by the Member purchasing the Services, Aircraft must be equipped at the Contractor’s expense with at least one terrestrial or satellite mobile telephone service active on a telephone network acceptable to NAFC and fully integrated into the Aircraft audio system. 3.12. The Contractor is responsible for the fitting and installation of any auxiliary radios and aerials supplied by a Member including: a. : obtaining approvals required by Australian civil aviation legislation and regulations; and b. and supplying suitable power (regulated, protected 13.8 Volts of at least 8 Amps to each transceiver, via a MS 3102 16 S 4 S socket); and c. and supplying any additional wiring, plugs, cabling etc. that may be necessary for any particular installation; and d. and provision of aerial wiring and bases (5/16”, 26tpi); and e. and integration into the Aircraft electrical and audio systems, including the provision of sidetone; and f. and ongoing maintenance of the installation. 3.13. The Contractor must ensure that the installation of auxiliary radios conforms to CASA and Member standards. Particular attention is paid to: a. : siting and mounting of control heads to provide optimum visibility, easy accessibility and optimum ergonomics for users; and b. and siting of radios and wiring to protect against knocks, abrasion, temperature extremes and weather; and c. and mounting of radio hardware to provide protection against vibration; and d. and siting of aerials to assure high quality, reliable communications; and e. and quality of power supply hardware and quality of power supplied; and f. and quality of wiring and connectors; and g. and quality of interfacing to audio systems, in particular the use of interfacing that automatically compensates for different microphone and headset characteristics and that reduces acoustic and electrical noise. 3.14. Aircraft must be equipped with commercially designed and manufactured audio switching facilities serving all pilot positions, which enable the pilot and co-pilot (if applicable) positions to either selectively or simultaneously monitor received audio and to independently selectively transmit on the following transceivers, without removing or changing helmets or audio plugs: a. : all aeronautical VHF-AM “COMM” transceivers; and b. and auxiliary radios; and c. and any mobile telephones required; and provides received audio to the pilot for any other navigational equipment requiring radio reception. 3.15. Aircraft must be equipped with an intercom system that provides communication between the pilot and co-pilot positions. 3.16. Aircraft required to carry passengers must be equipped with an intercom system that provides communication between the pilot and co-pilot positions and at least two other seating positions in the Aircraft. 3.17. Unless otherwise specifically required by the Member, Aircraft audio systems should be configured to use headphones and microphones normally used in civilian operations. 3.18. Except in the case of Aircraft that are normally flown by two pilots, any push-to-transmit or push-to-talk switch for the co-pilot position must be positioned to be ergonomically accessible to a passenger occupying the co-pilot seat, and must not be positioned on any flight control.