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REV Description of Change Date APPROVED

IR Initial Release 6/05/08 SDR

Instructions for Continued

Airworthiness
Dual AHS-3000A Attitude Heading Reference Systems
In Hawker Beechcraft Model 400A Aircraft

2802 E. Old Tower Road

Phoenix, Arizona 85034
800-234-538

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Table of Contents 3 06-05-2008

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction……………………………………………………….........…..……............................. 4
1.1. Purpose................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2. Applicability............................................................................................................................ 4
1.3. Definitions and Abbreviations................................................................................................ 4
1.4. Referenced Publications........................................................................................................ 4
1.5. Distribution............................................................................................................................. 5
2. Description of Equipment.................................................................... .......................... 5
3. Control and Operation Information ........................................................................ 5
4. Servicing Information ....................................................................................................... 5
5. Periodic Maintenance Instructions ......................................................................... 5
6. Troubleshooting Information ...................................................................................... 5
6.1. Diagnostic Information …………………………………………………...................................... 6
7. Removal and Replacement Information ............................................................. 6
7.1. AHC-3000A Removal............................................................................................................. 6
7.2. AHC-3000A Installation.......................................................................................................... 6
7.3. ECU-3000 Removal............................................................................................................... 6
7.4. ECU-3000 Installation............................................................................................................ 7
7.5. FDU-70 Removal................................................................................................................... 7
7.6. FDU-70 Installation................................................................................................................ 7
7.7. AHRS Strapping Test............................................................................................................. 8
7.8. Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Test................................................................ 9
7.9. Post Installation Attitude Alignment....................................................................................... 11
7.10. Post Installation FDU Alignment (Compass Swing)............................................................... 15
8. Diagrams..................................................................................................................................... 17
9. Special Inspection Requirements ........................................................................... 17
10. Application Of Protective Treatments .................................................................. 17
11. Data Relative to Structural Fasteners .................................................................. 17
12. List Of Special Tools ......................................................................................................... 18
13. Additional Instructions .................................................................................................... 18
14. For Commuter Category Aircraft ............................................................................. 18
15. Recommended Overhaul Periods............................................................................. 18
16. Airworthiness Limitation Section ............................................................................ 18
17. Revisions ................................................................................................................................... 18

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1. Introduction

1.1. Purpose

This document is designed for use by the installing agency of dual Rockwell/Collins Model AHS-3000A Attitude
Heading Reference Systems as Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) in response to Title 14 CFR Part
23.1529, and Part 25 Appendix H. The ICA includes information required by the operator to adequately maintain the
Rockwell/Collins AHS-3000A System installed under STC No. ST02113LA.

1.2. Applicability

This document applies to all Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) Model 400A aircraft altered by the replacement of the existing AHRS
systems with new AHS-3000A AHRS systems in accordance with Cutter Aviation EO approved under FAA STC.

1.3. Definitions and Abbreviations

AC - Advisory Circular
ACO - Aircraft Certification Office
AEG - Aircraft Evaluation Group
AHRS - Attitude Heading Reference System
AHC - Attitude, Heading Computer
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations
DER - Designated Engineering Representative
ECU - External Compensation Unit
EO - Engineering Order
FAA - Federal Aviation Administration
FDU - Flux Detector Unit
HBC - Hawker Beechcraft Corp.
IAW - In Accordance With
ICA - Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
PMI - Primary Manufacturing Inspector
P/N - Part Number
POI - Primary Operations Inspector
STC - Supplemental Type Certificate
TC - Type Certification or Type Certificate
TSO - Technical Standard Order

1.4. Referenced Publications

AHS-3000 ( ) Attitude Heading Reference System Installation Manual, P/N 523-0780184

AHS-3000 ( ) Pilot’s Guide, P/N 523-0780184
Mater Data list 60308-00
Wiring Diagram, Dual AHS-3000A System In Beechjet 400A, W/ Standard Maintenance Switch
Location, P/N 60308-21
Wiring Diagram, Dual AHS-3000A System In Beechjet 400A, W/ Optional Maintenance Switch
Location, P/N 60308-31
Engineering Order, Hawker Beechcraft 400A AHRS Upgrade, P/N 60308-01.

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1.5. Distribution

This Instruction for Continued Airworthiness is to be furnished to the owner/operator of the aircraft being altered and
is to become part of the permanent aircraft record upon installation. A current revision of this ICA shall be available
by contacting Cutter Aviation, Inc. toll free at (800) 234-5382. Cutter Aviation shall notify by mail any ICA holders on
record when revisions are made available.

2. Description of Equipment
The Collins AHS-3000A AHRS system is designed as a replacement for the Collins AHS-85E AHRS system. The main
components of the AHS-3000A system as installed on the Beechjet 400A aircraft are as follows :

1. AHC-3000A : The AHC uses inertial sensors to measure angular rate and linear accelerations about the
body axis of the aircraft, and digitally processes this data to obtain 3-axis angle, rate, and acceleration
information.
2. ECU-3000 : The ECU stores aircraft type and installation specific data. For example, compensation data for
compass errors due to the magnetic field of the earth and misalignment of the FDU is stored in the ECU. This data is
particular to each aircraft, and is obtained during an automated compass swing procedure. The ECU stays with the
aircraft if the AHC-3000A must be removed for maintenance reasons.
3. FDU-70 : The FDU is a gimbaled, 2-axis magnetic sensor that detects the horizontal component of the earth’s
magnetic field. Flux detector data is used by the AHC to compute the stabilized magnetic heading.

3. Control and Operation Information

The AHS-3000A system is operational only after a successful initialization cycle is completed. This initialization occurs
automatically when DC power is applied to the computer. A successful initialization is indicated by the following:

1. The heading and attitude flags clear from the display (go out of view).
2. The aircraft current magnetic heading is displayed by the compass cards.
3. The current pitch and roll attitudes are shown on the associated instruments.

The only crew operating controls for the AHS-3000A system are the external Fast Slave buttons. Momentarily
pressing the Fast Slave button allows the headings to quickly align with the magnetic field sensed by the flux detector unit.

4. Servicing Information
None of the components listed in Section 2 require regular servicing. Each of these items are considered to be an
“On-Condition” failure item.

5. Periodic Maintenance Instructions

Every 12 calendar months, conduct a visual inspection of the AHC-3000A system components specified in section 2 and their
wire harnesses for security of attachment. Visually inspect wiring harness to insure no chafing or wire routing problems.

6. Troubleshooting Information

No tests beyond those shown in section 7.8 (Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Test) are necessary. Fault
isolation is conducted through standard troubleshooting procedures. No special fault isolation techniques exist.

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6.1. Diagnostic Information

The AHC-3000A continuously performs in-line monitoring functions. The LRU monitors for excessive aircraft
maneuvers and data received from the FDU and air data source. The unit annunciates detected faults through the
maintenance words output on the general purpose ARINC 429 data bus. The AHC also provides indications of the
system status on the front panel LED. If the AHC-3000A has a critical fault, the LED will be red. If the FDU-70, or
ECU-3000, but not the AHC-3000A has a critical fault, the LED will be amber. If there are no critical faults the LED
will be off.

7. Removal and Replacement

NOTE: If at any time the MMT-3010 AHRS mounting tray or it attaching structure is removed or disturbed, the Post Installation
Attitude Leveling Procedure called out in section 7.9 must be performed.

7.1. AHC-3000A Removal

1. Remove electrical power from aircraft.

2. Attach a caution tag to the circuit breaker panel noting that maintenance is in progress.
3. Remove the right forward avionics compartment access panel 811AL (Ref. Chapter 6-50-00 of Beechjet
M/M called out in section 1.5).
4. Identify, tag and disconnect the electrical connector from the front of the computer.
5. Loosen the knurled knobs securing the computer to the mount.
6. Remove computer from mounting tray and aircraft.

7.2. AHC-3000A Installation

1. Slide the AHC-3000A computer fully into the mounting tray.

2. Connect the mating electrical connector and remove tag.
3. Remove caution tag from circuit breaker panel.
4. Perform the AHRS Strapping test procedure called out in section 7.7.
5. Upon satisfactory completion of the AHRS Strapping test, position the knurled knobs onto the computer
latch hooks and tighten the knobs to secure the computer in place.
6. Install the right forward avionics compartment access panel 811AL (Ref. Chapter 6-50-00 of Beechjet
M/M called out in section 1.5).
7. Perform the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Test procedure called out in section 7.8.

7.3. ECU-3000 Removal

The ECU-3000 external compensation units are located in the right/hand nose avionics compartment adjacent to
each AHC-3000A computer

1. Remove electrical power from aircraft.

2. Attach a caution tag to the circuit breaker panel noting that maintenance is in progress.
3. Remove the right forward avionics compartment access panel 811AL (Ref. Chapter 6-50-00 of Beechjet
M/M called out in section 1.5).
4. Identify, tag and disconnect the electrical connector from the top of the computer
5. Remove 1 screw and washer from each side of ECU. Retain hardware for reinstallation.
6. Remove ECU from aircraft.

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7.4. ECU-3000 Installation

1. Position ECU in its mounting position.

2. Secure ECU with 2 screws and washers.
3. Connect the mating electrical connector and remove tag.
4. Remove caution tag from circuit breaker panel.
5. If the ECU was only removed and reinstalled, skip to step 8. If the ECU was repaired or replaced continue
to step 6.
6. Perform the Post Installation Attitude Leveling Procedure called out in section 7.9.
7. Perform the Post Installation FDU Alignment (compass swing) procedure called out in section 7.10
8. Perform the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Test procedure called out in section 7.8
9. Install the right forward avionics compartment access panel 811AL (Ref. Chapter 6-50-00 of Beechjet
M/M called out in section 1.5)

7.5. FLUX DETECTOR UNIT (FDU-70) REMOVAL

1. Remove electrical power from the airplane.

2. Attach a caution tag to the circuit breaker panel noting that maintenance is in progress.
3. Perform the Wing Tip Removal procedure. (ref to Wings - Maintenance Practices in Chapter 57-20-00 of
the Beechjet M/M called out in section 1.5)
4. Identify, tag and disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the three nonmagnetic screws, washers and bonding jumper.
6. Remove the flux detector.

7.6. Flux Detector Unit (FDU-70) Installation

NOTE: The FDU-70 must be aligned within ± 2 degrees of the airplane longitudinal axis and on a level surface that is level within
± 1 degree.

1. Position the flux detector on the mount and temporarily align it parallel to the longitudinal axis of the
airplane.
2. Install the bonding jumper and secure the flux detector with three nonmagnetic screws and washers.
3. Connect the mating electrical connector and remove tag.
4. Perform the Wing Tip Installation procedure. (ref to Wings - Maintenance Practices in Chapter 57-20-00 of
the Beechjet M/M called out in section 1.5)
5. Remove caution tag from circuit breaker panel.
6. Perform the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Test procedure called out in section 7.8.
7. Perform the Post Installation FDU Alignment (compass swing) procedure called out in section 7.10

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7.7. AHRS Orientation Strapping Test

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PROCEDURE OR ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS FAIL

1. Set [CLOSE] all AHRS circuit breakers (AHRS NO 1, All electrical busses and systems shall be
AHRS NO 2, AHRS AUX BATT, AHRS 1 STBY PWR, energized. Verify that all circuit breakers remain
AHRS 2 STBY PWR). set [CLOSED].

2. Provide ground power. Verify that Primary Displays attitude and heading
is valid in approximately 45 seconds the Primary
3. Energize all electrical and avionics buses. Displays indicate approximate level, the general
airplane magnetic heading and the dual AHRS
ALIGNING DO NOT TAXI annunciators are
illuminated until attitude is valid.

Tilt the AHC-3000A unit number 1 as follows to test Verify in the Pilot’s PFD horizon indicates the
orientation strapping: following:

1. Simulate a right bank attitude. 1. Right bank (horizon rotates CCW)

2. Simulate a left bank attitude. 2. Left bank (horizon rotates CW)

3. Simulate pitch-down attitude. 3. Pitch down (horizon rotates up)

4. Simulate a pitch-up attitude. 4. Pitch up (horizon rotates down)

Note: Any failure of these results indicates

improper orientation strapping.

Tilt the AHC-3000A unit number 2 as follows to test Verify in the Copilot’s PFD horizon indicates the
orientation strapping: following:

1. Simulate a right bank attitude. 1. Right bank (horizon rotates CCW)

2. Simulate a left bank attitude. 2. Left bank (horizon rotates CW)

3. Simulate pitch-down attitude. 3. Pitch down (horizon rotates up)

4. Simulate a pitch-up attitude. 4. Pitch up (horizon rotates down)

Note: Any failure of these results indicates

improper orientation strapping.

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7.8 Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) Test

1.0 Power up
PASS
PROCEDURE OR ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS FAIL

Set [CLOSE] all AHRS circuit breakers (AHRS NO 1, All electrical busses and systems shall be energized.
AHRS NO 2, AHRS AUX BATT, AHRS 1 STBY Verify that all circuit breakers remain set [CLOSED].
PWR, AHRS 2 STBY PWR).
Verify that Primary Displays attitude and heading is
Provide ground power. valid in approximately 45 seconds the Primary
Displays indicate approximate level, the general
airplane magnetic heading and the dual AHRS
Energize all electrical and avionics buses. ALIGNING DO NOT TAXI annunciators are
illuminated until attitude is valid.

2.0 No. 1 AHRS System Test

1. Pull AHRS 1 circuit breaker and Verify EFD 1 attitude and heading remains valid.
observe EFD 1 and MFD. Verify MFD heading remains valid.

Verify EFD 1 red ATT and MAG flags appear.

2. Pull AHRS 1 STBY PWR circuit
Verify SDU 1 HDG flag appears.
breaker to simulate #1 AHRS failure.
Verify MFD red MAG flag appears.

Verify EFD 1 displays valid attitude/heading

information and annunciates amber ATT 2 and
MAG 2.
3. Set pilot’s AHRS 1/2 Rev annunciator switch to 2.
Verify MFD displays valid heading information and
annunciates amber MAG 2 indicating offside usage.
Verify SDU 1 HDG flag is still displayed.

Verify EFD 1 displays red ATT flag indicating invalid

attitude information.
Verify EFD 1 and MFD display red MAG flag inside a
4. Set pilot’s AHRS 1/2 Rev annunciator switch to 1.
box indicating invalid heading information.
Verify SDU 1 continues to display invalid heading
information.

5. Push in AHRS STBY PWR circuit breaker. Verify EFD 1, MFD and SDU 1 display no change.

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2.0 No. 1 AHRS System Test (continued)

Verify EFD 1 displays ATT/HDG ALIGNING DO NOT
TAXI message as AHRS 1 reinitializes.
Verify pilots and copilot’s AHRS ALIGNING DO NOT
TAXI annunciator illuminates in flashing white as
AHRS initializes.
Verify EFD 1 compass card slews slowly around to
north as AHRS reinitializes then indicates aircraft
magnetic heading.
Verify MFD compass card slews slowly around to
north as AHRS reinitializes then indicates aircraft
6. Push in AHRS 1 circuit breaker. magnetic heading.
Verify EFD 1 MAG and ATT flags are removed as
compass card returns momentarily to north indicating
valid AHRS information.
Verify EFD 1 attitude display comes into view. Verify
MFD MAG flag is removed as compass card returns
momentarily to north indicating valid AHRS
information.
Verify SDU 1 heading display becomes valid
approximately 70 seconds after circuit breakers are
reset.

7. Activates pilot’s FAST SLAVE switch Verify EFD 1 and MFD displays DG 1 in white next to
momentarily and observe EFD 1, lubber line and SDU 1 displays DG in green on as
MFD and SDU 1. long as switch is activated.

3.0 No. 2 AHRS System Test

1. Pull AHRS 2 circuit breaker and Verify EFD 2 attitude and heading remains valid.
observe EFD 2 and SDU 2. Verify SDU 2 heading remains valid.

Verify EFD 2 red ATT and MAG flags appear. Verify

2. Pull AHRS 2 STBY PWR circuit breaker.
SDU 2 HDG flag appears.

Verify EFD 2 displays valid attitude information and

annunciates amber ATT 1.
3. Set copilot’s AHRS 1/2 Rev
Verify EFD 2 displays valid heading information and
annunciator switch to 1.
annunciates amber MAG 1.
Verify SDU 2 HDG flag is still displayed.

Verify EFD 2 displays red ATT flag indicating invalid

attitude information.
4. Set pilot’s AHRS 1/2 Rev Verify EFD 2 displays red MAG flag inside a box
annunciator switch to 2. indicating invalid heading information.
Verify SDU 2 continues to display invalid heading
information.

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3.0 No. 2 AHRS System Test (continued)

5. Push in AHRS STBY PWR circuit

Verify EFD 2 and SDU 2 display no change.
breaker and observe EFD 2 and SDU 2.

Verify EFD 2 displays ATT/HDG ALIGNING DO NOT

TAXI message as AHRS 2 reinitializes.
Verify pilot’s and copilot’s AHRS ALIGNING DO NOT
TAXI annunciator illuminates in flashing white as
AHRS initializes.
Verify EFD 2 compass card slews slowly around to
north as AHRS reinitializes then indicates aircraft
6. Push in AHRS 2 circuit breaker.
magnetic heading.
Verify EFD 2 HDG and ATT flags are removed as
compass card returns momentarily to north indicating
valid AHRS information.
Verify EFD 2 attitude display comes into view. Verify
SDU 2 heading display becomes valid approximately
70 seconds after circuit breakers are reset.

7. Activates copilot’s FAST SLAVE switch Verify EFD 2 displays DG 2 in white and SDU 2
momentarily and observe EFD 2, MFD displays DG in green next to lubber line as long as
and SDU 2. switch is activated.

4.0 AHRS Battery Switch Test

1. On the overhead switch panel, set BATTERY

Verify AHRS BAT TEST annunciator illuminates as
switch to OFF. Press AHRS BAT TEST switch
long as the test switch is activated (minimum of 5
(pilot’s instrument panel) and hold for approximately
seconds) if the battery pack is functional.
5 seconds.

7.9 POST INSTALLATION ATTITUDE ALIGNMENT

NOTE: Perform AHRS No. 2 MMT Leveling procedures simultaneously if required. AHRS No. 2 MMT Leveling procedures are
identical to #1 AHRS.

1.0 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION SETUP (for AHRS No. 1 MMT Leveling)

PASS
PROCEDURE OR ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS FAIL

Level the airplane in accordance with Hawker

Verify that true level is between 0.0 +0.1 degree
1 Beechcraft Maintenance Manual, 128-590001-9 or
of actual level reference.
equivalent.

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1.0 AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION SETUP (for AHRS No. 1 MMT Leveling) continued

Power must be applied for a minimum of at least

Connect ground power to the airplane. Energize all 60 minutes prior to starting this alignment
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electrical busses and avionics. procedure. 60 minutes is required to warm-up
and stabilize equipment.

Locate the ground safety switch installed on the

torque ling on both main landing gears and repeat the
following:
1. Remove the cotter pin, nut, washer, bolt and Release of weight on landing gear will place the
3 spacer attaching the safety switch scissor arm to the airplane into a “flight” mode. This procedure
lower landing gear torque link. simulates the airplane to be in the “on ground”
mode.
2. Rotate the switch arm away from the torque link
towards the strut.

2.0 AHRS NO 1 MMT LEVELING PROCEDURE

ENTER FCS DIAGNOSTICS INPUT MODE:

1. On the MFD, push the IDX line key to display the
index page.
2. Push the MAINTENANCE line key to display the
maintenance menu page.
3. Push the FCS DIAGNOSTICS line key to display
instructions on how to enter diagnostics. Verify that pitch and roll is less than ± 3 degrees
4. Disengage the autopilot. of indicated level.
5. Simultaneously push any three (labeled) MSP
1 mode select buttons and hold for one second. The If pitch and roll are less than ± 3 degrees of
report mode diagnostic page is then displayed on the indicated level, skip to step 5.
MFD.
6. Push the SELECT MODE line key to select
INPUT MODE.

By viewing input parameter PTH, determine the pitch

axis degrees offset from level. By viewing input
parameter ROL, determine the roll axis degrees offset
from level.

Note: Perform steps 2 thru 4 only if pitch and/or

roll indicated is greater than ± 3 degrees of
indicated level from previous step 1.
The AHC-3000A unit will be un-powered as
Open [PULL] the following circuit breakers to
2 indicated by attitude and heading invalid in the
completely remove power to the AHC-3000A system:
Pilot’s PFD.
AHRS NO 1
AHRS-1 STBY PWR

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2.0 AHRS NO 1 MMT LEVELING PROCEDURE (continued)

Remove the AHC-3000A unit from the MMT-3010

mount and remove securing hardware from the MMT.

Using the shim kit, Collins part number 653-2927-001,

3 Any addition of shims will be permanent.
install shim material beneath the MMT-3010 mount to
bring it to less than ± 3 degrees of indicated level.

Secure MMT-3010 Mount with removed hardware.

The unit will power up normally

Install the AHC-3000A unit into the MMT-3010 mount.
View FCS diagnostics input mode and verify that
Set [CLOSE] the following circuit breakers
pitch and roll are less than ± 3 degrees of
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indicated level.
AHRS NO 1
AHRS-1 STBY PWR
Repeat steps 1 - 4 until the pitch and roll offset
indications are less than ±3 degrees.

After 60 minutes with the aircraft powered open

[PULL] the following circuit breakers:

AHRS NO 1
Primary power to the AHC-300A number 1 unit
5 AHRS-1 STBY PWR
will be removed.
WARNING: After the opening of these circuit
breakers perform the following steps 2 and 3
immediately to maintain equipment thermal stability.

Place the AHS-3000 number 1 system’s maintenance

switch to the MMT LEVEL position. This switch is
6 located either adjacent to the AHC-300A number one N/A
unit or in the cockpit adjacent to the DBU unit behind
the Pilot’s seat.

After the system powers up tests are complete

the unit will enter MMT leveling mode.
Set [CLOSE] the following circuit breakers:
While the AHC-3000A number one system is
7 automatically calculating leveling parameters, the
AHRS NO 1
pitch, roll and heading outputs will alternate
AHRS-1 STBY PWR
between invalid and valid on the Pilot’s PFD at a
1hz rate and heading will begin decrementing
from 360-degrees over a five minute period.

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2.0 AHRS NO 1 MMT LEVELING PROCEDURE (continued)

Attitude as viewed on the Pilot’s PFD will remain

[invalid] and heading will indicate [valid].
If leveling parameters are within acceptable limits
(+3 degrees) at the end of the leveling parameter Note: If the attitude and heading valid indications
8 calculations, the attitude and heading outputs continue to alternate between valid and invalid,
discontinue alternating between invalid and valid (indicating parameters outside acceptable limits)
indications. place AHRS #1 MMT Maintenance switch to OFF
and repeat leveling procedure from step 1. Do
not continue with step 9.

The leveling parameters will be saved into the

ECU-3000. The heading valid indication in the
Press and release the FAST/SLAVE button on the
9 Pilot’s PFD will transition to [invalid] indicating
Pilot’s instrument panel.
that the MMT leveling data has been written into
the ECU-3000.

Place the AHS-3000 number 1 system’s maintenance

10 The MMT leveling mode will be exited.
switch to the [OFF] position.

Open [PULL] the following circuit breakers to

completely remove power to the AHC-3000A system: The AHC-3000A unit will be un-powered as
11 indicated by attitude and heading invalid in the
AHRS NO 1 Pilot’s PFD.
AHRS-1 STBY PWR

Set [CLOSE] the following circuit breakers After approximately 45-seconds, attitude and
heading displayed in the Pilot’s PFD will be valid
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AHRS NO 1 and the attitude level line indication is within a
AHRS-1 STBY PWR lines-width of the 0 indicator.

Perform a post-alignment leveling check. Allow the

unit to stabilize for 5 minutes prior to verifying the
13 Verify the attitude is within 0.0 ± 0.2 degrees.
leveling accuracy from FCS diagnostics Input Mode
(described in step 1).

Reassemble the ground safety switch on both landing The ground safety switch will operate correctly to
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gear mains disassembled in previous step 1.0.3 indicate either flight or ground modes.

AHRS No. 1 MMT leveling is complete.

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7.10 POST INSTALLATION FDU ALIGNMENT (compass swing)

NOTE: Perform AHRS No. 2 FDU Alignment procedures simultaneously if required. AHRS No. 2 FDU Alignment
procedures are identical.

1.0 AHRS FDU COMPENSATION MODE

PASS
PROCEDURE OR ACTION EXPECTED RESULTS FAIL

This procedure will require the following:

Post installation attitude alignment procedures in

Section 4.0 completed. Master compass p/n: ________________
Master sighting compass (Calibrated)
Familiarization with master compass sighting Calibration date: ____________
procedures.
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Compass rose or area known to be free of
magnetic interference.
Aircraft powered with both engines running.
Aircraft will be taxied.
At least 2-personnel.
Safety briefing for aircraft maintenance with engines
running.

Start both of the aircraft’s engines. Verify that Pilot’s attitude and heading are valid.
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Power up all electrical systems and avionics buses. All avionics and electrical systems are active with
no failure indications.

Taxi the aircraft to the designated compass rose or

magnetic free area.
Aircraft must remain stationary after repositioning.
3
Using the Master compass position the airplane
toward North heading within (0+2-degrees) and apply
brakes.

Open [PULL] the following circuit breakers to The AHRS No. 1 unit will be un-powered as
completely remove power to the AHC-3000A system: indicated by attitude and heading invalid in the
4 Pilot’s PFD.
AHRS NO 1
AHRS-1 STBY PWR

Set the AHRS No. 1 maintenance switch to the [HDG

COMP] position.
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Note: This switch is located either adjacent to the
AHC-3000A unit or in the cockpit behind the Pilot’
seat.

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1.0 AHRS FDU COMPENSATION MODE (continued)

After the power-up test is complete the AHC-
Set [CLOSE] the following circuit breakers 3000A unit will enter the FDU compensation
mode.
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AHRS NO 1 Attitude will be [INVALID]
AHRS-1 STBY PWR Heading will be [VALID]

Press and release the [FAST/SLAVE] button located Heading will transition to [INVALID] for at least
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on the Pilot’s instrument panel. 25-seconds but no longer than 35-seconds.

Re-position the aircraft in a [CLOCKWISE] direction

8 Aircraft must remain stationary after repositioning.
to 45 degrees, 0+2-degrees.

Press and release the [FAST/SLAVE] button located Heading will transition to [INVALID] for at least
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on the Pilot’s instrument panel. 25-seconds but no longer than 35-seconds.

Repeat steps 8 thru 9 until all 45-degree alignment

steps have been completed.

Note 1: Upon completion of this step the AHRS unit

performs compensation calculations using the
information collected at each heading.
The last step occurs when the aircraft is
Note 2: If the compensation calculations are within positioned at the 315 degree heading mark.
10 correctable limits heading will transition to valid. If the
compensation calculations are outside correctable
limits heading will remain invalid.

Note 3: This compensation procedure may not be

successful due to one or more of the 45-degree steps
exceed + 5 degree tolerance. Refer to aircraft
maintenance procedures to identify and correct the
out-of-limits condition, then repeat steps 2 thru 9.

2.0 AHRS FDU INDEX ADJUSTMENT

Aircraft must remain stationary after repositioning.

Reposition the aircraft to North heading as accurately
11 as possible and apply the aircraft brakes.
Note: Any misalignment will be directly
translated into a heading error during operation.

Heading [INVALID] will appear for at least 25-

Momentarily toggle the AHRS No. 1 Slew switch
seconds, but no longer than 35-seconds while the
12 (located adjacent to the AHC-3000A unit or in the
AHC-3000A unit performs a heading alignment
cockpit behind the Pilot’s seat) left or right to initiate
calculation. Heading will become [VALID] upon
the index adjustment procedure.
completion of the calculation.

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2.0 AHRS FDU INDEX ADJUSTMENT (continued)

Heading will be corrected to the actual heading.

Use the AHRS No. 1 Slew switch to slew the heading Note: If the displayed heading cannot be
left or right until the displayed heading agrees with adjusted to the actual heading, the index error is
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the heading the aircraft has been aligned to. outside the correctable limits (corrections of +3-
degress are not allowed) and the FDU compass
Note: It is possible to display heading to the nearest compensation procedure should be aborted by
0.1-degree by using the aircraft’s FCS diagnostic opening the following circuit breakers:
display, if available.
AHRS NO 1
AHRS-1 STBY PWR

Verify that the correct heading has been obtained.

14 The FDU compensation data and index correction
Press the FAST/SLAVE button located on the Pilot’s
will be stored.
instrument panel.

Set the AHRS No. 1 Maintenance switch to the [OFF]

position.
FDU compensation mode will stop and normal
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Note: This switch is located either adjacent to the AHRS mode will begin.
AHC-3000A unit or in the cockpit behind the Pilot’
seat.

Following AHRS alignment, taxi the airplane to

perform a “check swing” by aligning the airplane
every 60-degrees. After positioning the aircraft at Heading deviation should not exceed +2-degrees
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each test heading press the FAST/SLAVE button on on any test heading.
the Pilot’s instrument panel to fast slave the heading
to the FDU.

AHRS FDU Alignment procedures are complete.

8. Diagrams
This section is not applicable.

9. Special Inspection Requirements

This section is not applicable.

10. Application of Protective Treatments

This section is not applicable.

11. Data Relative to Structural Fasteners

This section is not applicable.

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12. Special Tools

Calibrated Master Sight Compass

13. Additional Instructions

This section is not applicable

14. Commuter Aircraft Requirements

This section is not applicable.

15. Recommended Overhaul Period

This section is not applicable.

16. Airworthiness Limitation Section

The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under §43.16 and §91.403 of the
Federal Aviation Regulations unless an alternative program has been FAA approved.

There are no additional airworthiness limitations as a result of this modification.

17. Revisions
The information contained in this ICA document, including document number and revision status, is FAA approved
as part of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Any modification or change to this document must include the
following procedures:

1. Document changes must be made by means of appropriate Engineering Change (EC).

2. This document’s revision status and approval date must be revised.
3. The changed document must be re-accepted by FAA Aircraft Evaluation Group (AEG).
4. The STC that this ICA is part of must be amended, whereby this document’s new revision status must be
changed in the STC’s master drawing list (MDL) and approved by appropriate FAA Aircraft Certification
Office (ACO).

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