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Advisory Circular
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AC 25-4 2/20/2009
FOREWORD
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BUDHI M. SUYITNO
NIP. 120 088 924
Salinan sesuai dengan aslinya
Kepala Bagian Hukum
Sesditjen Hubud
RUDI RICHARDO
NIP. 120 154 783
AC 25-4 2/20/2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Page
1. Purpose .. 1
2. References.
3. Definitions .. 1
4. Discussion .. 1
5. Acceptable means of compliance (ins as sole means of
navigation during a significant portion of flight). .. 1
6. Acceptable means of compliance (ins used with other
means of navigation).... 3
7. Acceptable means of compliance
(INS as an optional installation) 3
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1. PURPOSE.
This circular sets forth an acceptable means for complying with rules governing
the installation of inertial navigation systems in transport category aircraft. Other
criteria which will afford a demonstration of compliance with applicable
requirements are also acceptable.
2. REFERENCES.
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 25.1301, 25.1309, 25.1431, and 25.1581.
3. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this advisory circular, the following definitions apply:
a. Inertial Navigation System (INS). A self-contained navigation system which
provides airplane position and other significant navigation information in
response to signals resulting from inertial effects on components within the
system.
b. Sole Means of Navigation. The navigation system installation used
exclusively and without any other navigation data inputs, on which specific
operations under the applicable operating rules are predicated.
c. Optional Navigation System. A navigation system not required for safe
operation of, or used in the predication of aircraft operations.
4. DISCUSSION.
Existing guidelines for evaluation of airborne navigation systems do not provide
adequate criteria for use in determining the airworthiness of INS installations.
The criteria contained in this circular are directed toward the unique features of
INS installations and a means of demonstrating compliance with the applicable
rules.
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Atlantic is obtained by limiting crosstrack error to a maximum of 20 nautical
miles and along track error to a maximum of 25 nautical miles.
(2) determined on a 95 percent probability basis for flights of typical
durations, on selected routes, and at appropriate latitudes (including the highest
for which certification is sought), over the representative speed and altitude
range. An acceptable combination of laboratory data and flight demonstrations
may be used for this determination.
(3) based upon a comparison of INS installation readout at destinations with
position fixes obtained by visually sighting ground reference points and/or by
using other navigation equipment (such as LORAN, TACAN, VOR, DME, or
ground radar).
(4) specified in the airplane flight manual for duration of time representative of
intended use.
c. for INS installations that do not have memory or other inflight alignment
means, a separate electrical power source (independent of the main propulsion
system) is provided which can supply, for at least 5 minutes, enough power (as
shown by analysis and demonstrated in the airplane) to maintain the INS in such
condition that its full capability is restored upon reactivation of the normal
electrical supply.
d. upon occurrence of reasonably probable failures or malfunctions within the
system -
(1) the equipment provides, by visual, mechanical, or electrical output
signals, indications of the invalidity of output data, or
(2) the equipment provides such visual, mechanical, or electrical output
signals, or devices, as may be required to permit the flight crew to detect
significant deviations between similar systems or the invalidity of output data
from a single system.
e. a reasonably probable failure or malfunction within the system does not
result in loss of the aircraft's required navigation capability.
f. the system alignment and/or navigation computer functions are not
invalidated by normal aircraft power interruptions and transients.
g. it is not the source or cause of objectionable radio frequency interference,
and is not adversely affected by radio frequency interference from other aircraft
systems.
h. the DGCA approved airplane flight manual, or supplement thereto, includes
pertinent material as required to define the normal and emergency operating
procedures and applicable operating limitations associated with INS performance
(such as maximum latitude at which ground alignment capability is provided).
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7. ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF COMPLIANCE (INS AS AN OPTIONAL
INSTALLATION).
When installed as an optional installation, the INS installation is acceptable if -
a. it functions properly in the aircraft.
b. there are no unsafe features.
c. it presents no hazards to the operation of the aircraft.
d. it causes no derogation of performance a systems in other aircraft or ground
facilities.
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