Pilatus Aircraft Ltd

PC-12/47E WIRELESS DATA LOADING SYSTEM (CONNECTED FLIGHT DECK)

Technical Support GA July 9, 2021

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PC-12/47E WIRELESS DATA LOADING SYSTEM

(CONNECTED FLIGHT DECK)

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1 Introduction Pilatus offers the “Wireless Data Loading System (Connected Flight Deck)” as a factory and retrofit Option for the PC-12/47E aircraft equipped with the Honeywell APEX Integrated Avionics Suite. This Pilot’s Guide provides information on how to use this system to transfer data to or from the aircraft avionics using an Apple iPad® and specially developed applications. 2 Description

2.1 Installed hardware and mobile devices The main hardware components of the Wireless Data Loading System (Connected Flight Deck) installed in the PC-12/47E (NG & NGX) aircraft are the following:

a) A Wi-Fi Router with the name “Aspen Connected Gateway CG100P or CG200P” which has been

developed and is being manufactured by Aspen Avionics Inc. The CG100P or CG200P is installed on mounting plates at the right hand side of the rear fuselage structure. It is powered by the STBY Bus and wired across the cabin to the MAU to allow data transfer.

b) A rocker switch, labeled “MAU DATA LOAD”, is installed in the side panel next to the copilot seat. If this rocker switch is pressed, both MAU Channels are powered from the Standby Bus. This way databases can be loaded to APEX without an external ground power unit connected to the aircraft. Be aware that the aircraft battery only lasts for a maximum of 25 minutes in this special power mode. Adjacent to the switch is a green LED light which indicates that the switch was pressed.

c) Two Circuit Breakers are installed in the Cockpit LH Circuit Breaker Panel on the Standby Bus, called “WLAN DATA LOAD” and “MAU DATA LOAD”. The Aspen Connected Gateway CG100P or CG200P is powered by the “WLAN DATA LOAD” circuit breaker, and can be de-energized on-ground or in-flight by opening this circuit breaker.

d) An Apple iPad® is used as a Wi-Fi equipped mobile device running the specially developed applications from the Apple App Store®. Be aware that Apple iOS 8 or higher needs to be installed on the iPad.

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2.2 Apple iOS applications for the Wireless Data Loading System (Connected Flight Deck)

INDS IDM Data Manager Application is used to upload Charts, Navigation, Terrain, AMDB and EGPWF Databases onto APEX. Refer to chapters 3 and 4 for instructions.

GoDirect Flight Bag Pro is a flight planning application from Honeywell Global Data Center which provides the capability to upload flight plans from the iPad to the aircraft avionics. Refer to chapters 3 and 5 for instructions.

ForeFlight is a flight planning application from Foreflight.com which provides the capability to upload flight plans from the iPad to the aircraft avionics. For any support please contact Foreflight directly at team@foreflight.com. MyCMC provides FHDB download and ACMS download/clear for PC-12 NG aircraft to the iPad. Afterwards these files can be forwarded by e-mail. Refer to chapters 3 and 6 for instructions.

Forge MXAdvisor provides FHDB download and ACMS download/clear for PC-12 NG & NGX aircraft to the iPad. Afterwards these files can be forwarded by e-mail. Refer to chapters 3 and 7 for instructions.

MyFlightPath is a moving map application to be used by the passengers for information during flight. Refer to chapter 8 for instruction.

Connected for Pilatus is an application provided by Aspen to configure the CG100P or CG200P. This application will be mainly used by PILATUS or the Service Centers to conduct the initial set up. However, the owner and/or operator can modify the CG100P or CG200P wireless Wi-Fi network SSID Name and the password if wished. Refer to chapter 9 for instructions.

All iOS applications can be downloaded from the Apple App Store®. Make sure that you are connected with your iPad to the internet prior to downloading the applications. Go to Wi-Fi in the settings menu and choose your local Wi-Fi network. In order to avoid high costs don’t use a cellular network for the application download.

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3 Setup the aircraft to use the Wireless Data Loading System (Connected Flight Deck)

a) Verify all cockpit switches are in the appropriate position according to the POH “Cockpit Preparation” checklist before switching on any power (Reversionary Control Panel in NORM position).

b) On the Overhead Panel, switch the STBY Bus switch to On.

c) 1) If external power is available:

Power up the aircraft with external power according to the POH. The MAU DATA LOAD rocker switch does NOT need to be pressed. Use of external power is recommended whenever possible.

2) If external power is NOT available, and the aircraft is only powered by the STY Bus:

Press the MAU DATA LOAD rocker switch until the green LED light is on. It is possible to use the MFD swap button on the MFC to change the lower MFD format to the Systems format where the Battery 1 Volts and Amps are indicated. When both MAU channels are connected to the Battery 1, a power consumption of approximately 15 Amps can be seen. Do not allow the Battery 1 voltage to drop below 23.5 Volts while data loading. Maximum runtime in this mode shall be 25 minutes. When both batteries are switched on later for engine start, minimum voltage must be 24 Volts on each battery. If 24 Volts are not achieved, perform the engine start with external power. If data up- or download is required after a flight, perform an aircraft power cycle first and use external power whenever possible.

d) Stay inside or near to the aircraft to connect your iPad to the CG100P or CG200P. Go to iPad’s Wi-Fi

settings menu, enter the login credentials. The CG100P or CG200P boots within 1 ½ minutes from the moment the aircraft is energized. Leave the iPad within the aircraft’s Wi-Fi range to ensure a stable connection.

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e) Below you will find the initial password used to set up your CG100P or CG200P. The Pilatus PC-

12 Service Center will enter the SSID and the password in the table below during the initial setup. “XXXXX” stands for the aircraft tail number. You can change your password with the “Connected for Pilatus” application (refer to chapter 8). Always note your new Wi-Fi password or SSID below. Table 1: Wi-Fi SSID password history log:

f) Open the appropriate application that you want to use (INDS, GoDirect Flight Bag Pro, MyFlightPath, MyCMC or Connected for Pilatus). Refer to chapters 4 to 8 on the following pages with instructions on how to use any of these applications.

Note: After any data up or download to the avionics system, an aircraft power cycle must be performed.

Wi-Fi Password

Initial: asdfghjkl

Wi-Fi SSID

Initial: PC12XXXXX

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4 INDS IDM Data Manager Application

This application is used to upload Charts, Navigation and Terrain, (AMDB & EGPWF PC-12NGX) Databases from the INDS Server to the iPad and further to the APEX System. A Honeywell operational user guide (INDS Data Manager User Guide v.4.0.8 or higher) can be found within your My Honeywell account and will be needed for first time use of the INDS IDM app.

a) Connect your iPad to the internet (iPad settings menu).

b) Start the INDS IDM Data Manager application.

c) If you do not have an INDS subscription, go to INDS Support

(https://inds.epicinds.com/epic/login) and subscribe for a new account.

d) If you have a Standard INDS Account subscription, contact INDS Support (https://inds.epicinds.com/epic/login) and have that account made iPad capable.

e) Open the INDS IDM application and login with your Honeywell ID credentials.

f) Check for new data for your aircraft’s tail number according INDS data schedule and initiate the data

download from the INDS server to your iPad. Note: If database loading is required after a flight, power down all avionics first for at least 5 minutes.

A full power down of the avionics is necessary before database loading.

g) Before connecting the iPad close all other applications by double pushing the iPad Home button and

swiping the application window.

h) Prepare your aircraft and connect your Apple iPad to the aircraft Wi-Fi network according chapter 3 above.

i) Check that your Wi-Fi connection is stable to the aircraft via the CG100P or CG200P and Stay inside or

near to the aircraft.

Wi-Fi stable Connected to the correct aircraft

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WARNING: It is extremely important that the up-loading process is NOT interrupted by a power

loss to the aircraft (aircraft battery discharge or similar). This could consequently corrupt the aircraft Operational Software and will result in an AOG situation.

j) If you have a Worldwide Charts subscription, you will need to use the Edit Coverage function, to

subset to maximum Data Size of NO more than 500 MB.

k) Your subset region will retain with the next data base cycle, or until you re-subset to full coverage or to a different subset.

l) Tap upload icon.

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Note: Multiple cycles of database may be shown. Pay attention to cycle when selecting.

m) Tap Load to Avionics

n) Leave the iPad undisturbed with the INDS IDM application open while data loading is in progress.

Note: Data up or download should never exceed 25 minutes, unless worldwide coverage or all

databases are wished. This can take up to 38 minutes and should be commenced only with external power.

o) During the loading process, APEX shows red crosses on the powered displays.

WARNING: It is extremely important that when all four displays show red cross, NOT to cycle Aircraft power. This could consequently corrupt the aircraft Operational Software and will result in an AOG situation.

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p) The database loading is completed when the iPad shows the message “ Successfully loaded

to EPIC and Date” and the lower MFD (DU3) is back in normal INAV format. When external power is used and all four displays are powered, data load is complete when DU1+DU2 show red crossed and DU3+DU4 are back in normal display format.

q) Cycle power in the aircraft according POH normal procedure.

Note: It is essential, that after data loading, a complete power cycle of the aircraft electrical

system is performed. If this is forgotten and the battery switches are switched to on, the Pilot’s PFD will show a red X to indicate that the complete power down of the system has not been performed yet. This power cycle is to reset APEX.

r) Always check correct and valid databases are loaded onto APEX before flight! For charts, check date on the top of the revision page, enter your access code and verify dots are shown in your subscription region. For dual charts preform these steps on both, the upper and lower MFD. A successful loading of a worldwide charts database is shown below.

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s) Check on CAS that no white status massage “AGM 1 DB old”, “AGM 2 DB old” or “AGM 1+2 DB old” are present. For more detailed information explore your INDS IDM application and/or refer to the INDS IDM epic users guide https://inds.epicinds.com/epic/login. Note: After database loading is complete and the database fails to load to one or more AGMs let the

system remain idle for 10 minutes before doing anything. This idle time is critical as it will allow the flash memory reclamation that is in progress on the AGM to complete. After the idle period, retry loading procedure after a complete power cycle of the avionics (5 minutes Power Down and 5 minutes Power up before loading).

Note: If during database loading the loading is interrupted or does not complete to one or more AGMs

let the system remain idle for 30 minutes before doing anything. This idle time is critical as it will allow the flash memory reclamation that is in progress on the AGM to complete. After the idle period, retry loading procedure after a complete power cycle of the avionics (5 minutes Power Down and 5 minutes Power up before loading).

t) If there are still issues loading a database with the iPad. Reference to the latest version of PC-12E

Standard updating NAV Databases guide (Document Number 02313) that utilizes a laptop.

u) Further Troubleshooting options can also be performed with a laptop connection.

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5 Honeywell GoDirect Flight Bag Pro Application – Flight Plan Loading

GoDirect Flight Bag Pro is a web-portal as well as an iOS application for flight planning purposes. This “Flight Support Service” is a special service from Honeywell for flight planning, flight plan filing and flight plan uploading to the aircraft. The text below describes the GoDirect Flight Bag Pro application flight plan upload onto aircraft only. For more Information refer to the help videos within the help menu of the GoDirect Flight Bag Pro application (internet connection needed) or use the official manuals provided by Honeywell. An operational demonstration video can also be found using the following weblink http://y2u.be/w_tdysFL7VE or named “Honeywell Apex Pilatus PC-12NG WiFi Cnnctd FltDeck: Uploading Off-A/C FltPlns | Training | Honeywell”

5.1 APEX SW Build 8.8 and higher – Direct Flight Plan Loading

a) Connect your iPad to the internet.

b) If you do not have a Honeywell MyGDC account, go to https://www.mygdc.com/new/static/customer_support.php and subscribe for a new account.

c) Have your login credentials available.

d) Go to the MyGDC website, log in and create your airplane. Based on the tail number, written e.g.

HBFPT with no dashes.

e) Start the GoDirect Flight Bag Pro application on your iPad and log in with your account credentials.

f) With the application, create and compute the flight plan and file it with GDC as required. Note: Help is available within the application.

g) Prepare your aircraft and connect your Apple iPad to the aircraft Wi-Fi network according chapter

3 above.

WARNING: It is extremely important that the up-loading process is NOT interrupted by a power loss to the Aircraft (aircraft battery discharge or similar). This could consequently corrupt the aircraft Operational Software and will result in an AOG situation.

h) Press MORE and then UPLOAD TO FMS button in GoDirect Flight Bag Pro.

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i) The flight plan upload is finished when the three tick marks on the iPad are present and also APEX lower MFD is back to the stable INAV format, as shown below.

j) On APEX go to the FMS FPLN Tab and select ‘Flash’ as the FPLN Source. Choose the loaded flight plan in the FPLN List, insert and activate this flight plan. Check that all the inserted numbers on the Alt/Spd, Fuel/Weight and Winds Tabs are satisfactory and then select compute. The uploaded flight plan is now ready to use as the active flight plan.

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5.2 APEX SW Build 10 and higher – Indirect Flight Plan Loading

APEX Software Build 10 or higher provides an additional entry in the FMW under the FPLN Source drop down menu called “Gateway”. This allows the pilot to upload flight plans from the GoDirect Flight Bag Pro applications on ground and in-air within seconds. At minimum the aircraft needs to be powered by the Standby Bus.

Note: Indirect Flight Plan Loading is only available if Software Build G (version 2.0) or higher

for the CG100P or Software Build J (version 2.3) or higher is installed on the CG200P. Note: If you do not see the “Gateway” entry in the FPLN Source drop down menu, or if an

uploaded flight plan still is stored in the “Flash” memory location, please contact your Service Center.

a) Connect your iPad to the internet.

b) If you do not have a Honeywell MyGDC account, go to

https://www.mygdc.com/new/static/customer_support.php and subscribe for a new account.

c) Have your login credentials available.

d) Go to the MyGDC website, log in and create your airplane. Based on the tail number, written for example HBFPT with no dashes.

e) Start the GoDirect Flight Bag Pro application on your iPad and log in with your account credentials.

f) With the application, create and compute the flight plan and file it with GoDirect Flight Bag Pro as required. Note: Help is available within the application.

g) Power the aircraft at least with the Standby Bus. It is NOT necessary to press the MAU DATA LOAD switch. Note: Upload of a flight plan can also be performed in air.

h) Connect the Apple iPad to the aircraft Wi-Fi network.

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i) Press MORE and UPLOAD TO FMS in the GoDirect Flight bag Pro application.

j) The flight plan upload is finished within seconds when the three tick marks on the iPad are present as shown below. The file is now stored on the CG100P or CG200P and can be retrieved in APEX at any time.

k) On APEX go to the FMS FPLN Tab and select ‘Gateway’ as the FPLN Source. Choose the loaded flight plan in the Stored FPLN List, insert and activate this flight plan. Check that all the inserted numbers on the Alt/Spd, Fuel/Weight and Winds Tabs are satisfactory and then select compute. The flight plan is now ready to use as the active flight plan.

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l) If the FPLN Source “Gateway” window is selected while loading a flight plan, re-select the FPLN

Source "Gateway" to refresh the flight plan list.

m) Flight plans stored in the CG100P or CG200P can be deleted via GoDirect Flight Bag Pro app in the Settings menu when connected to the CG100P or CG200P.

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6 Honeywell MyCMC Application

MyCMC is a tool to download FHDB and download/clear ACMS (ACMF) data files from APEX via CG100P or GC200P to the iPad. Afterwards the data files can be forwarded via e-mail to specialists in the Pilatus Service Centers for maintenance analysis purposes. An operational demonstration video can also be found using the following weblink http://y2u.be/rEiOWJ6Wlz4 or named “Honeywell Apex Pilatus PC-12NG WiFi Connected Flt Deck: Dwn Load Maint Data | Training | Honeywell”

Note: The ACMS (ACMF) clear function is only available if Software Build G (version 2.0) or higher is installed on the CG100P or Software Build J (version 2.3) or higher is installed on the CG200P.

Note: MyCMC application version 1.3.1 or higher is required for the ACMS (ACMF) clear functionality. Note: MyCMC application will be discontinued as of August 2021 by Honeywell.

a) Prepare your aircraft and connect your Apple iPad to the aircraft Wi-Fi network according chapter

3 above.

b) Start the MyCMC application.

c) Choose your applicable aircraft.

d) Choose to download FHDB or download/clear ACMS.

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e) Maintenance data download is completed when the iPad shows the message “Download

successful" and the lower MFD (DU3) is back in normal INAV format. When external power is used and all four displays are powered, DU1+DU2 show red crosses and DU3+DU4 are back in normal display format.

f) Cycle power to the aircraft according POH normal procedure.

Note: It is essential, that after maintenance data download, a complete power cycle of the aircraft

electrical system is performed. If this is forgotten and the battery switches are switched to on, the Pilot’s PFD will show a red X to indicate that the complete power down of the system has not been performed yet. This power cycle is to reset APEX.

g) Choose the e-mail address to where files should be sent

h) New e-mail addresses can be added within the settings menu.

i) Connect your iPad to the internet and send the files to your designated e-mail addresses.

Note: Only when you are connected to the internet, does the button for the sending of e-mail become available.

Honeywell Forge MXAdvisor provides FHDB download and ACMS download/clear from PC-12 NG & NGX aircraft to the iPad. Afterwards these files can be forwarded by e-mail.

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7 Honeywell Forge MxAdvisor

Provides FHDB download and ACMS download/clear for PC-12 NG & NGX aircraft to the iPad. Afterwards these files can be forwarded by e-mail to the appropriate facilities.

a) b)

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c) d)

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e) f)

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g) h)

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i) j)

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k) l)

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m) n)

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o) p)

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q) r)

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s) t)

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u) v)

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8 Honeywell MyFlightPath Application

MyFlightPath is an application for the passengers in the aircraft to follow up the actual aircraft route, position, flight time, altitude, speed, heading, outside air temperature and remaining distance on a moving map. An operational demonstration video can also be found using the following weblink http://y2u.be/lPInn41Q26k or named “Honeywell Apex® Pilatus PC-12NG Wi-Fi Connected Flt Deck: Moving Map For Pax | Training | Honeywell”

a) Start the MyFlightPath Application.

b) 1 ½ minutes after both aircraft batteries have been switched on, the passenger can connect to the

CG100P or CG200P with their own iPad using the login noted in chapter 3, table 1.

c) Use the application at the passenger discretion throughout the flight.

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9 Aspen Connected for Pilatus Application

The Connected for Pilatus application is for use by the owner and/or operator in order to personalize the CG100P or CG200P Wi-Fi network SSID name and the Wi-Fi password after the initial set up has been conducted by a Pilatus Service Center.

Note: Please be aware that the CG100P or CG200P Wi-Fi password can be read out by maintenance

personnel. Don’t use a password that is otherwise used. Note: Make sure the latest version of the Connected for Pilatus App from the App Store is installed.

a) Prepare your aircraft and connect your Apple iPad to the aircraft Wi-Fi network according chapter

3 above.

b) Start the “Connected for Pilatus Application”.

c) Enter your Connected for Pilatus account credentials, email address & password.

d) Change your Wi-Fi SSID and/or password to your needs using alphanumeric characters only.

e) Record your changes (Wi-Fi network SSID name and Wi-Fi password) in chapter 3, table 1

f) Cycle aircraft power according to POH Normal Procedures to permanently save your new settings to the CG100P or CG200P.