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    Airframe Manufacturer's Perspective: Agenda

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    This document provides an overview from Boeing's perspective on reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM). It discusses approved Boeing airframe models that require minimal modifications to operate in RVSM airspace. It also covers non-group airframes that would require more extensive analysis and upgrades. The document outlines accuracy expectations for altitude readings on different Boeing models across various altitude ranges and notes maintenance considerations like probe life. It aims to demonstrate that RVSM provides benefits with minimal impact to production, systems, or maintenance for many Boeing aircraft.

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    This document provides an overview from Boeing's perspective on reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM). It discusses approved Boeing airframe models that require minimal modifications to operate in RVSM airspace. It also covers non-group airframes that would require more extensive analysis and upgrades. The document outlines accuracy expectations for altitude readings on different Boeing models across various altitude ranges and notes maintenance considerations like probe life. It aims to demonstrate that RVSM provides benefits with minimal impact to production, systems, or maintenance for many Boeing aircraft.

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    This document provides an overview from Boeing's perspective on reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM). It discusses approved Boeing airframe models that require minimal modifications to operate in RVSM airspace. It also covers non-group airframes that would require more extensive analysis and upgrades. The document outlines accuracy expectations for altitude readings on different Boeing models across various altitude ranges and notes maintenance considerations like probe life. It aims to demonstrate that RVSM provides benefits with minimal impact to production, systems, or maintenance for many Boeing aircraft.

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    Airframe Manufacturer's Perspective: Agenda

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    This document provides an overview from Boeing's perspective on reduced vertical separation minimums (RVSM). It discusses approved Boeing airframe models that require minimal modifications to operate in RVSM airspace. It also covers non-group airframes that would require more extensive analysis and upgrades. The document outlines accuracy expectations for altitude readings on different Boeing models across various altitude ranges and notes maintenance considerations like probe life. It aims to demonstrate that RVSM provides benefits with minimal impact to production, systems, or maintenance for many Boeing aircraft.

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    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective

    Agenda
    August 6, 2002

    1. Boeing's Perspective on RVSM


    2. Approved Airframes
    3. Non Group Airframes
    4. Accuracy, Degradation and
    Maintenance
    5. Future Airframe and Airplane System
    Development
    6. Related Issues
    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Boeing's Perspective on RVSM
    • RVSM Benefits:
    – Increased Operating Capacity
    – Increased Controller Flexibility
    – Improved Operating Efficiency

    • Impact to Production, Airplane System Development, and


    Airplane Maintenance:
    – Minimal impact to production
    – Few modifications are required to in-service airplane
    – Minimal impact to existing airplane maintenance

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 2


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective

    Boeing’s Perspective on RVSM (con’t)

    – No new airplane system installation is required


    • Two or more independent digital air data systems that use cross-
    coupled static sources
    • Two altitude reporting transponders
    • One altitude alert system
    • Dual or Triple channel autopilot with altitude hold capability

    • Height monitoring results validate airframe design and


    airplane systems performance.

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 3


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Approved Airframes
    Current Production Airplanes
    Model Service Bulletin Service Letter Skin Check Pitot Static Air Data Operational
    Probe Life Computer Change

    717-200 N/A None N/A No Change No Change

    737-600/-700/ N/A 737-SL-02-017-C N/A N/A No Change No Change


    800/900/BBJ

    747-400 747-53-2398 747-SL-02-011-B Detailed Unplated - 3 No Change Mach≤0.90 in


    5” Probes 747-53-2394 Measurements yrs RVSM
    Plated - No Airspace
    Limit

    747-400 747-53-2393 747-SL-02-011-B Visual Plated - No No Change Mach≤0.90 in


    10” Probes Limit RVSM
    Airspace

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 4


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Approved Airframes
    Current Production Airplanes
    Model Service Bulletin Service Letter Skin Check Pitot Static Air Data Operational
    Probe Life Computer Change
    757-200 757-53-0074 757-SL-02-016-D Visual N/A ADC Upgrade No Change
    757-34-0132 & New SSEC
    757-300 N/A 757-SL-02-016-D N/A N/A No Change No Change

    767-200/-300 767-53-0068 767-SL-02-011-C Visual Unplated - 3 -206 and 767- No Change


    767-34-0058 yrs 300 SSEC
    767-34-0237 Plated - No required for all
    Limit Models
    767-400 N/A N/A Plated - No No Change No Change
    Limit
    777-200/-300 777-53-0007 777-SL-02-002-B Visual N/A No Change No Change

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 5


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Approved Airframes
    Current Production Airplanes

    Model Service Bulletin Service Letter Skin Check Pitot Static Probe Air Data Operational
    Life Computer Change

    MD-81, -82, -83, -87, - MD-80 34-289 N/A Detailed N/A No Change No Change
    88 Measurements
    (Static Plate)

    MD-90-10, MD-90 34-006 N/A Detailed N/A No Change No Change


    -30, -40 Measurements
    (Static Plate)

    MD-11 MD-11 34-065 N/A Detailed N/A No Change No Change


    Combi, Measurements
    Freighter,
    Passenger

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 6


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Approved Airframes
    Out-of-Production Airplanes
    Model Service Service Letter Skin Check Pitot Static Air Data Operational
    Bulletin Probe Life Computer Change

    727-100/- 727-53-0220 727-SL-02-004 Visual N/A New DADC No Change


    200 and SSEC

    737-200 737-53-1191 737-SL-02-015 Visual No limit May require No Change


    new DADCs

    737-300/- 737-53-1180 737-SL-02-014-A Visual No Limit No Change No Change


    400/-500

    747-100/- 747-53-2405 747-SL-02-012-B Detailed Unplated - 4 Specific Mach≤0.90 or


    200/-300/SP 747-53-2394 Measurements yrs SSEC 0.87 @low
    747-34-2135 Plated - No required weight in
    Limit RVSM
    airspace
    DC-10 DC-10 34-134 N/A Detail N/A No Change No Change
    Measurements
    (static Plate)

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 7


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Non-Group Airframes
    Out-of-Production Airplanes
    Model

    707 No Group/Non-Group RVSM Qualification Package Development planned by Boeing. We


    recommend that operators contact AeroMech Inc for non-group data package development.
    AeroMech has advised that they have developed a non-group data package for three different
    operators that has been approved by the necessary regulatory agency.
    737-100 No Group/Non-Group RVSM Qualification Package Development planned by
    Boeing

    DC-9 No group approval is planned and no service bulletins are released. Preliminary
    equipment analysis indicates that some equipment requires upgrades (ADC,
    altimeters, altitude alerters, ATC transponders). Aircraft will require detailed
    measurements of both static plates and flush mounted static ports depending on
    static plate production cut-in.
    DC-8 No group approval is planned. Service Bulletin DC-8 34-134 (11/96) is a static
    port skin waviness inspection bulletin only. Equipment analysis indicates that
    some equipment required upgrades (ADC, altimeters, altitude alerters, ATC
    transponders). All static ports are flush mounted.

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 8


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Accuracy, Degradation and Maintenance

    Model Altitude Range Air Data System Altimeter Splits


    Accuracy (Capt’s vs F/O’s)

    757 / 767 Sea level +/- 15 FT +/- 25 FT

    0-10,000 FT +/- 20 FT +/- 60 FT

    10,000 TO 30,000 FT +/- 40 FT +/- 135 FT

    30,000-50,000 FT +/- 80 FT +/- 160 FT

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 9


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective

    Accuracy, Degradation and Maintenance

    • Altimetry system components degradation


    – Scheduled maintenance
    – Cross panel checks (FRM)

    • Event Driven Maintenance – Damage/Repairs


    – Assess damage
    – Measure skin waviness
    – Perform repairs (shimming/flush)

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 10


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Future Airframe and Airplane System
    Development

    • All current production airplanes are delivered RVSM


    qualified.

    • All current airplane systems are adequate for RVSM.

    • Any new airplane systems and new airframe type will be


    RVSM compliant.

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 11


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective
    Future Airframe and Airplane System
    Development (con’t)
    • Boeing has developed an Integrated
    Standby Flight Display (ISFD) for
    737NG/757/767 and 747-400 model
    airplanes (and subsequently for 777).

    – The ISFD has the potential to meet


    RVSM altimetry system accuracy
    requirements (ISFD is SSEC capable).

    – Currently, Boeing has no plans to


    apply ISFD for RVSM.

    – Boeing would like to solicit operator


    feedback/interest on using the ISFD
    for RVSM operations.

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 12


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective

    Related Issues

    • Skin waviness
    – Measuring skin waviness
    – Tool not calibrated properly
    – Tool not situated properly

    • Stencils and markings in the RVSM critical area

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 13


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective

    Related Issues (con’t)


    • Shimming repair
    • Fabricate shims according to
    Boeing shim package
    • Identify shim locations
    • Remove fasteners within 10
    inches from shim locations
    • Install shims (flat side out)
    using temporary fasteners
    • Measure skin waviness to verify
    improvements to waviness
    • Install permanent fasteners
    • Measure skin waviness for final
    qualification

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 14


    Airframe Manufacturer’s Perspective

    Related Issues (con’t)


    • Nuisance TCAS alerts
    – Change 7 TCAS service bulletins are available

    TCAS Advisory Altitude Threshold 6.04A Altitude Threshold 7.0


    Traffic Advisory
    FL200-FL300 850 Feet 850 Feet
    FL300-FL420 1200 Feet 850 Feet
    Corrective RA
    FL200-FL300 600 Feet 600 Feet
    FL300-FL420 700 Feet 600 Feet
    Preventive RA
    FL200-FL300 700 Feet 700 Feet
    FL300-FL420 800 Feet 700 Feet

    August 6, 2002 CAR/SAM RVSM Implementation Seminar 15

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