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Overview

This document is a service bulletin for the Dassault Falcon 8X aircraft, specifically addressing updates to the Modular Electronic Flight Control System (FCS) software. It outlines the procedures for uploading new software to the MAIC modules and the necessary compliance steps for aircraft with specific serial numbers.

  • Applicable to Falcon 8X aircraft with serial numbers 402 and subsequent.
  • Updates compatibility for Digital Flight Control System.
  • Software upload must be performed by authorized operators.
  • Compliance can be performed at the owner's convenience.
  • Modification M1968 approved by EASA.
  • No change in weight or balance.
  • Estimated labor hours are provided in the commercial summary.
  • Documentation of compliance is required.

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2021
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What is the FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN?

The FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN is a service bulletins for the DASSAULT FALCON 8X, dated 2021.

Where does the FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN come from?

This copy of the FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN was originally published by regulations.gov and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

What year was the FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN published?

The FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN — the DASSAULT FALCON 8X service bulletins on file — is dated 2021.

Documentation completeness
1/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the DASSAULT FALCON 8X.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

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In this document

Planning Information

Details the applicability, reason for the bulletin, and compliance instructions for the Falcon 8X aircraft.

Accomplishment Instructions

Outlines the general instructions, preliminary steps, and procedures for uploading the new software to the MAIC modules.

Material Information

Lists the new part numbers for the MAIC modules and rental tools required for the software upload.

Safety Precautions

Emphasizes the need for authorized personnel to perform the software upload and checks on tools before use.

Final Steps

Describes the steps to return the aircraft to its initial configuration and record compliance.

References

Lists relevant maintenance manuals and procedures that should be consulted during compliance.

Safety notes

  • Uploading of MAIC modules must be performed by an authorized operator.
  • Check the extraction tool for condition before commencing uploading.
  • Strictly respect the sequence during testing of the FCS modules.

Full document text

FALCON 8X No 509 SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 ATA 27 FLIGHT CONTROLS MODULAR ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM MAIC SOFTWARE UPDATE FALCON SERVICE BULLETIN Copyright © 2021 by Dassault Aviation All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without written permission of Dassault Aviation. 769 FLIGHT CONTROLS MODULAR ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM MAIC SOFTWARE UPDATE Initial issuance March 29, 2021 List of effective pages: 1 to 7 Erratum September 15, 2021 List of effective pages: 1 to 8 REASON: DASSAULT AVIATION FCS data loading procedure DT EQUIP 43913 updated. FALCON 7X 7X -509 ATA 27 FLIGHT CONTROLS MODULAR ELECTRONIC FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM MAIC SOFTWARE UPDATE 1. PLANNING INFORMATION A. EFFECTIVITY This Service Bulletin is applicable to FALCON 8X aircraft with serial numbers 402 and subsequent: - that have implemented DASSAULT AVIATION modification M1655 or Service Bulletin 7X-412 , - that have not previously implemented DASSAULT AVIATION modification M1811. B. REASON The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to change the compatibility table of the Digital Flight Control System in order to enable installation of the latest SFCC and MFCC modules on in-service 8X aircraft. C. DESCRIPTION The operation consists in uploading a new software in the MAIC modules. CAUTION: UPLOADING OF MAIC XA MODULES (1402CZ)/(1202CZ)/(601CZ)/(401CZ) MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN OPERATOR AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURER "DASSAULT EQUIPEMENTS", AFTER SPECIFIC TRAINING. D. COMPLIANCE If you choose to comply with this Service Bulletin, accomplishment can be performed at your convenience. E. APPROVAL This Service Bulletin covers DASSAULT AVIATION modification FALCON 8X M1968 that has been approved by EASA. The technical content of this document is approved under the authority of the DOA ref. EASA.21J.051. F. LABOR Estimated labor-hours: Refer to Service Bulletin Commercial Summary. NOTE: These labor-hours only concern the work described in this Service Bulletin and do not include other maintenance work that may be performed on this occasion. FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 1 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data G. MATERIAL - PRICE AND AVAILABILITY The modification kit may be obtained from either address listed below: Western hemisphere: DASSAULT FALCON JET CORP. SPARES DISTRIBUTION CENTER 200 RISER ROAD LITTLE FERRY, NJ 07643 U.S.A. Telephone: • CANADA and U.S.A.: 1-800-800-4036 • MEXICO: 001-800-800-4036 • Other countries: 1-201-541-4809 Email to: Customer.Care@DassaultFalconJet.com Other continents: DASSAULT AVIATION Falcon Spares 54, AVENUE MARCEL DASSAULT B.P. 24 33701 MERIGNAC Cedex (FRANCE) Telephone: 33 (0)5.56.18.44.44 Email to: dafsorders@dassault-aviation.com Price and availability on request. H. TOOLING - TOOL BOX (TO-20-008). - maintenance computer (TO-45-100). CAUTION: IF USING TOOL P/N MEM405-02, THE COMPUTER MUST HAVE WINDOWS 7 (32 BITS) OR PREVIOUS VERSIONS ONLY. TOOL P/N MEM405-02 IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 7 (64 BITS) OR LATER VERSIONS. TOOLS P/N MEM405-03 AND P/N MEM405-04 ARE COMPATIBLE WITH WINDOWS 7 64 BITS. - Refer to paragraph 3.B. MATERIAL INFORMATION. - Standard USB cable. I. WEIGHT AND BALANCE Change in weight: None. Change in balance with respect to 25% MAC: None. J. REFERENCES Aircraft Maintenance Manual: • GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-801) • USE OF THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-803) FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 2 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data • GROUND TEST OF THE FCS (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-700-802) • FUNCTIONAL TEST OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WITHOUT HYDRAULIC POWER (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-720-802) • TEST OF THE FCS MODULES (Refer to TASK 27-90-01-700-801) until revision 21 then (Refer to TASK 27-90-00-700-801) • PRESSURIZATION / DE-PRESSURIZATION OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS WITH THE HYDRAULIC GROUND POWER UNIT (GPU) (Refer to TASK 29-00-00-860-803) • USE OF THE CENTRAL MAINTENANCE COMPUTER (CMC) - QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK (Refer to TASK 45-10-00-910-801) Fault Isolation Manual: • AIRCRAFT SERIAL LINKS (Refer to SDS 27-90-01 (FIM)) • TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE FOR THE FCS (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-810-901 (FIM)) K. OTHER PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED The following publication will be revised at a later date to include the changes introduced by this Service Bulletin: • Illustrated Parts Catalog. FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 3 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data 2. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (1) Obey the general maintenance and safety precautions (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-801). B. PRELIMINARY STEPS (1) The aircraft must be in the maintenance configuration (Refer to TASK 20-00-00-910-803). • aircraft on wheels, • no other work performed on electrical systems and landing gears. (2) Perform the ground test of the FCS (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-700-802 - "JOB SET-UP" and "PROCEDURE"): • If the amber "FCS: TEST FAIL" or "CHECK STATUS" CAS messages are displayed on the primary display unit at the end of the ground test, perform the FCS troubleshooting procedure (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-810-901 (FIM) - 4.B. thru 4.D.). • If no FCS related CAS and/or Fault messages are displayed, perform the “CLOSE-UP” paragraph of the FCS ground test (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-700-802) without disconnecting the GPUs. (3) Perform a check of the Electronic Unit P/N MEM40501-xx: • Connect the Installation plug (MEM 40508-XX) to the Electronic Unit (MEM 40501-XX). • Connect the laptop to the Electronic Unit. • Click on "electronic unit check" in the program menu, "DASSAULT AVIATION" and "FCS Uploader" items. • Test of the USB devices begins: • If the test is successful, the following pop-up is displayed, click on "OK": FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 4 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data

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• If the test is failed, the following pop-up message is shown: You must return the uploader tool to Dassault Aviation for repair. C. PROCEDURE (1) Upload the following modules (refer to DASSAULT AVIATION FCS data loading procedure DT EQUIP 43913 issue I): CAUTION: UPLOADING MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN OPERATOR AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPONENT MANUFACTURER "DASSAULT EQUIPEMENTS" AFTER SPECIFIC TRAINING. CAUTION: CHECK THE EXTRACTION TOOL (MGB660-XX) FOR CONDITION BEFORE COMMENCING UPLOADING (REFER TO FIGURE 1A BIS ON PAGE 11 OF THE FCS DATA LOADING PROCEDURE DT EQUIP 43913): • CLAWS OF THE RODS (1) NOT BROKEN OR DAMAGED, • FIXING SCREWS (2) PRESENT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TOOL. THE EXTRACTION TOOL MUST BE REPLACED IF AT LEAST ONE OF THESE CONDITIONS IS NOT MET. • MAIC 1A module (1402CZ), • MAIC 3A module (1202CZ), • MAIC 2A module (601CZ), • MAIC 4A module (401CZ), (2) As described in paragraphs 4.1.4 and 4.2.4 of DASSAULT AVIATION FCS data loading procedure DT EQUIP 43913 issue I, send the reports to CommandCenter@dassault-aviation.com. D. TEST OF THE FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM MODULES CAUTION: STRICTLY RESPECT THE FOLLOWING SEQUENCE. (1) Partially perform the test of the FCS modules using the hydraulic GPU (Refer to TASK 27-90-00-700-801 - “Job set-up”). FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 5 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data (2) Check the identification of the modules (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-720-802 - “MODULE IDENTIFICATIONS”). MODULES NEW P/N MAIC 1A module (1402CZ) ENS7X511-06 MAIC 2A module (601CZ) ENS7X511-06 MAIC 3A module (1202CZ) ENS7X511-06 MAIC 4A module (401CZ) ENS7X511-06 (3) Go to the 27-90 "AIRCRAFT SERIAL LINKS" maintenance screens (Refer to TASK 45-10-00-910-801) and verify that no failure exists between MAICx and MAUx modules (Refer to SDS 27-90-01 (FIM)). (4) Remove the four multi-function probe covers (KPC3-780-45). (5) Pressurize hydraulic system C (Refer to TASK 29-00-00-860-803). (6) On the overhead panel (5000PM), set the "PROBE 1+2" pushbutton (R9810PM), the "PROBE 3" pushbutton (R9820PM) and the "PROBE 4" pushbutton (R9830PM) to the ON position. (7) Perform the ground test of the FCS (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-700-802 - "PROCEDURE".): • If the amber "FCS: TEST FAIL" or "CHECK STATUS" CAS messages are displayed on the primary display unit at the end of the ground test, perform the FCS troubleshooting procedure (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-810-901 (FIM) - 4.B. thru 4.D). • If no FCS related CAS and/or Fault messages are displayed, perform the “CLOSE-UP” paragraph of the FCS ground test (Refer to TASK 27-00-00-700-802) without de-energizing the aircraft systems. E. FINAL STEPS (1) Return the aircraft to the initial configuration. F. DOCUMENTATION (1) Record the results of this Service Bulletin on the “NEW STANDARD INSTALLATION CHECKLIST” sheet attached. (2) Have the “NEW STANDARD INSTALLATION CHECKLIST” sheet signed by an aircraft inspector. (3) Send back the “NEW STANDARD INSTALLATION CHECKLIST” sheet and the “FIELD UPLOAD RECORD” to DASSAULT AVIATION at CommandCenter@dassault-aviation.com. FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 6 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data G. RECORDING Record compliance with this Service Bulletin in the appropriate aircraft documents. Fill out the electronic Service Bulletin reply form accessible from the ”Service Bulletin" page on the Falcon portal or register SB implementation at Sbconfiguration@dassault-aviation.com, providing all useful information for aircraft identification: • aircraft type and serial number, • SB compliance: complete or section(s) applied, • remarks, • compliance date, • service center. FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 7 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data 3. MATERIAL INFORMATION NOTE: Compliance with this Service Bulletin by substituting the part numbers below with interchangeable subsequent part numbers (as per the Master List) is acceptable, provided that subsequent part numbers have the same effectivity as the original ones. A. MODIFICATION OF MODULE PART NUMBERS NEW P/N QTY DESIGNATION OLD P/N ENS7X511-06 1 MAIC 1A module (1402CZ) ENS7X511-05 ENS7X511-06 1 MAIC 2A module (601CZ) ENS7X511-05 ENS7X511-06 1 MAIC 3A module (1202CZ) ENS7X511-05 ENS7X511-06 1 MAIC 4A module (401CZ) ENS7X511-05 B. RENTAL TOOLS MODULE UPLOADING P/N QTY DESIGNATION MEM405-02 or -03 or -04 including: • MGB660-xx • MEM40501-xx • MEM40503-xx • MEM40504-xx • MEM40505-xx • MEM40506-xx • MEM40508-xx 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 • 1 FCS UPLOADER including: • Extraction tool • Electronic unit • Packing case • Hand-held scanner • LHF interface module • RHF interface module • Installation plug DDM001-26 including: • DDM00101-26 • DDM00102-26 1 • 1 • 1 FCS 4.1.2 UPLOAD SUPPORT including: • FCS software media (std 4.1.2) • FCS label paperbook MEM40507-03 1 CD installation media (Tool version 2.1.0.1) END OF DOCUMENT FALCON 7X 7X -509 September 15, 2021 ATA 27 Initial issuance Page 8 / 8 DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data NON PROTEGE 0 N : \ D A \ S O C \ N P \ O r g \ D d e q \ D i r t e c \ S O U T I E N \ S O U T - L O G I S T I Q U E \ A T D F Procedure FCS DATA LOADING PROCEDURE SCOPE Falcon 7X Falcon 8X Dassault Equipements – Direction Technique Edition Date Issue Author Verification Approbation Origin 17/02/2010 F. GUILLEMOT ORIGINAL SIGNED ORIGINAL SIGNED Last Edition 22/07/2021 I D. PETTEX Flavien GUILLEMOT Jérôme CAPPELLE page : 1 / 78 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. REFERENCE ISSUE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 Location : N:\DA\SOC\NP\ORG\DDEQ\DIRTEC\DIRECTION\Dt Equip\EQ43913_I.doc REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREAMBLE ............................................................................................................................ 3 1.1 Document issues ............................................................................................................ 3 1.2 List of updated pages ..................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Summary ........................................................................................................................ 3 2. PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT............................................................................................ 4 3. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.1 Purpose of the procedure ............................................................................................... 5 3.2 Reference documents..................................................................................................... 5 3.2.1 AMM documents ................................................................................................ 5 3.2.2 Authorities Documents ....................................................................................... 5 3.3 Tooling configuration ...................................................................................................... 6 3.4 Energy ............................................................................................................................ 6 3.5 Access ............................................................................................................................ 6 3.6 List of acronyms ............................................................................................................. 7 3.7 Operators skills ............................................................................................................... 7 3.8 Uploading estimated times ............................................................................................. 7 3.8.1 LH Front modules .............................................................................................. 7 3.8.2 RH Front modules .............................................................................................. 7 4. PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Software LH FRONT Rack uploading ............................................................................. 8 4.1.1 Initialization (fig 1) ............................................................................................ 10 4.1.2 Uploading ........................................................................................................ 15 4.1.3 Sticking of labels .............................................................................................. 40 4.1.4 Printing of report (fig 3) .................................................................................... 41 4.1.5 Close-up LH FRONT Rack............................................................................... 45 4.2 Software RH FRONT Rack uploading ........................................................................... 46 4.2.1 Initialization (fig 2) ............................................................................................ 48 4.2.2 Uploading ........................................................................................................ 52 4.2.3 Sticking of labels .............................................................................................. 73 4.2.4 Printing of report (fig 4) .................................................................................... 74 4.2.5 Close-up RH FRONT Rack .............................................................................. 77 4.3 Check of the Software P/N after uploading ................................................................... 78 REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 1. PREAMBLE 3 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 1. PREAMBLE 1.1 Document issues Date Index Author Updating Purpose 17/02/2010 F. GUILLEMOT First issue 08/03/2010 A F. GUILLEMOT Updates following the DTC remarks 22/04/2010 B F. GUILLEMOT Updates after functional test on A/C 17/05/2010 C F. GUILLEMOT Updates following the DTC remarks 28/05/2010 D F. GUILLEMOT Updates after SB-114 performed on A/C 66 at DFS 27/10/2014 E F. GUILLEMOT Update tool version Updates following the DTC remarks 22/06/2015 F F. GUILLEMOT Update tools P/N 01/12/2017 G F. GUILLEMOT Updates after SB 436 performed at DFJ/JAB 26/03/2018 H F. GUILLEMOT Update for upload optimization 22/07/2021 I D. PETTEX Update for using extraction tool 1.2 List of updated pages All the pages of this document are at the latest issue. 3, 10 1.3 Summary FCS Data loading procedure for F7X and F8X. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 2. PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT 4 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 2. PURPOSE OF THE DOCUMENT The goal of the document is to describe the data loading procedure for the FCS of the F7X and F8X. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 3. INTRODUCTION 5 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 3. INTRODUCTION 3.1 Purpose of the procedure NOTE : Before uploading operations, perform a check of the Electronic Unit P/N MEM 40501-xx as per DT EQUIP 44150 para 3.8. This task gives the data loading procedure for the field loadable modules of the FCS of the F7X:  MFCC  SFCC  MAIC This procedure is to perform on a FCS installed on aircraft: Repair center or production line The associated Service Bulletin (SB) will give specific information as specific items to follow for FCS standard to upload It references aircraft level instructions, which must be provided by the aircraft Service Bulletin CAUTION: To perform this FCS data loading procedure, the A/C shall be without FCS failures It is forbidden to use "FCS ENGAGE" push button during the FCS Data loading procedure 3.2 Reference documents 3.2.1 AMM documents The following tasks are available on Falcon Portal (AMM documentation - Field F7X): 20-30-00-910-803 Electrostatic discharge (ESD) standard practices 24-00-00-860-801 Energization / de-energization of the aircraft 24-00-00-860-806 Opening / Closing of the SSPC 24-00-00-860-807 Opening / Closing of the circuit breakers 24-34-13-960-801 Replacement of the PMA converter fuses 25-13-13-900-801 Removal / Installation of the cockpit linings 27-90-01-900-801 Removal / Installation of the LH Front FCS modules 27-90-01-900-803 Removal / Installation of the RH Front FCS modules 3.2.2 Authorities Documents DO178B – Software considerations in Airborne systems and Equipment Certification REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 3. INTRODUCTION 6 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. CRI F-10 – FLS requirements (in particular the check of the Sw P/N after uploading) 3.3 Tooling configuration TO-20-008 TOOL BOX MEM 405-xx FCS UPLOADER TOOL including:  MEM 40501-xx ELECTRONIC UNIT  MEM 40503-xx PACKING CASE  MEM 40504-xx HAND HELD SCANNER  MEM 40505-xx LHF INTERFACE MODULE  MEM 40506-xx RHF INTERFACE MODULE  MEM 40508-xx INSTALLATION PLUG  MGB 660-xx EXTRACTION TOOL  SPECIFIC USB CABLE For each new standard installation, DDM001-xx FCS UPLOAD SUPPORT including:  DDM00101-xx FCS SOFTWARE MEDIA  DDM00102-xx FCS LABELS PAPERBOOK LAPTOP PC equipped with software application installed with the MEM40507-xx INSTALLATION MEDIA (Tool version x.x.x.x) The complete P/N with “xx” updated will be specified in the associated SB. 3.4 Energy ELECTRICAL 3.5 Access These access procedures are available on Falcon Portal (AMM documentation - Field 7X): 221XZ Cockpit lateral lining n° 5 221YZ Cockpit lateral lining n° 6 222XZ Cockpit lateral lining n° 5 REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 3. INTRODUCTION 7 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 222YZ Cockpit lateral lining n° 6 3.6 List of acronyms A/C : Aircraft AMM : Aircraft Maintenance Manual FBW : Fly By Wire CMC : Centralized Maintenance Computer FCS : Flight Control System LHF : Left Hand Front MAIC : Maintenance and Avionic Interface Computer MDU : Multifunction Display Unit MFCC : Main Flight Control Computer RHF : Right Hand Front SB : Service Bulletin SFCC : Secondary Flight Control Computer SPDB : Secondary Power Distribution Box 3.7 Operators skills This procedure shall always be performed by an operator authorized by the component manufacturer DASSAULT EQUIPEMENTS after a training performed by DASSAULT EQUIPEMENTS teams. This operator will sign the field upload report. An inspector will sign the SB report when the installation of the new FCS standard has been fully completed. 3.8 Uploading estimated times 3.8.1 LH Front modules  MAIC 2A / MAIC 4A : up to 8' per module (about 16').  MFCC 1 (AB) / MFCC 2 (AB) / MFCC 3 (AB) : up to 6' per module (about 36'). 3.8.2 RH Front modules  MAIC 1A / MAIC 3A : up to 8' per module (about 16').  SFCC 1 / 2 / 3 : up to 5' per module (about 15'). REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 8 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 4. PROCEDURE 4.1 Software LH FRONT Rack uploading NOTE: see hereafter the LHF Rack layout. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 9 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 10 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 4.1.1 Initialization (fig 1)  No electrical energy (refer to 24-00-00-860-801).  Get the labels paperbook (DDM00102-xx) (fig 1-G) with the related modules identification labels.  Connect the "uploading" laptop PC to the local means (electrical connection AC 110V/220V) if its own battery is not charged enough to ensure full time uploading (roughly 1H20mn). NOTE: Interruption during uploading will cause depot level return for the related modules  Remove the linings 221XZ - 221YZ (refer to 25-13-13-900-801)  Open the LH FRONT Rack (refer to 27-90-01-900-801 para 3)  Start the uploading laptop PC (be sure that screen and hard drive stand-by mode are disabled) and insert the FCS software media (DDM00101-xx) (fig 1-F),  Extract the plug from slot 17 with the extraction tool (MGB 660-xx) (fig 1-A bis)  Before to insert the tool, check the condition of the claws of the rods (1) (no broken or damaged claws) also check if the fixing screws (2) are present on the bottom of the tool  NOTE : if the tool do not comply with these conditions of use, then another tool must be used.  Pull the rods (3) to the stop position  Insert the tool into slot 17 and push the rods (3) to the stop position  Extract the flight plug by loosening the drive screw (4) REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 11 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. 1 2 3 4 3  Insert and screw in slot 17 the LHF module interface (MEM 40505-xx) (fig 1-A)  Plug the 128 contact movable connector from the LHF module interface (MEM 40505- xx) on the fixed 128 contact connector of the Electronic Unit (MEM 40501-xx) (fig 1-B)  Plug the hand-held scanner (MEM 40504-xx) on the A type USB port of the Electronic Unit (MEM 40501-xx) (fig 1-C)  Connect the cable between B type USB port plug of Electronic Unit (MEM 40501-xx) to the A type USB port plug of uploading laptop PC (fig 1-D / fig 1-E)  Open J7 breaker (LF E3 - 113CZ) on the LH front SPDB (L1000PM) (refer to 24-00-00- 860-807) MGB 660-xx Extraction Tool Fig 1A bis REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 12 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Open K8 breaker (LF E4 - 314CZ) on the RH front SPDB (R1000PM) (refer to 24-00-00- 860-807)  On the maintenance panel (1010TP), set the TEST E1 switch (R511CZ) and TEST E2 switch (L511CZ) to the OFF position (DOWN)  Start the "FCS UPLOADER" application on the laptop (icon on the desktop) A dedicated welcome screen reminds the operator to check the different required connections to upload. A message drawing attention on the laptop running on its own battery can be displayed NOTE: the aircraft is de-energized.  Click on "Next"  Click on "Add" and enter the uploading operator's name REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 13 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Select your name in the list  Click on "Next"  Enter the aircraft serial number  Select the LH FRONT RACK Falcon 7X or Falcon 7X M1000 (for F8X upload) Example for 8X: REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 14 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  If the aircraft power supplies are still "ON", this red message occurs NOTE: This screen stays in this state until the application detects automatically power supplies switched off; then the following screen appears NOTE: If aircraft is already not powered, only disconnect then reconnect the laptop USB cable. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 15 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "Next" 4.1.2 Uploading Depending of the upload requested for the new standard as detailed in the SB, the operator could have to upload:  MFCC and MAIC, go to chapter 4.1.2.3  MFCC only, go to chapter 4.1.2.2  MAIC only, go to chapter 4.1.2.1 4.1.2.1 Uploading MAIC 2A / MAIC 4A modules  Notch the case MAIC  Click on "Next"  Perform the following steps in chronological order : o Energize the aircraft (refer to 24-00-00-860-801) o On the maintenance panel (1010TP) set the TEST E1 switch (R511CZ) and TEST E2 switch (L511CZ) to the ON position (UP position) NOTE: wait 10 seconds between each interlocking of the power supplies E4-E3-E2-E1 and respect this sequence.  Close J7 breaker (LF E3 - 113CZ) on the LH front SPDB (L1000PM) (refer to 24-00-00-860- 807)  Close K8 breaker (LF E4 - 314CZ) on the RH front SPDB (R1000PM) (refer to 24-00-00-860- 807) REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 16 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Set the TEST E2 switch (L511CZ) to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position 10 seconds after. (no case to notch for this action)  Notch the case when done  After electrical power supplies detection, the link between LH FRONT RACK and Electronic Unit (MEM40501-xx) is automatically done NOTE: During the link setting up, a bell-ringing like "DING/DONG" can be heard from the laptop.  Click on "Next" when the "Next" button is enable  SCAN 1 : scan the labels of the modules MAIC2A (slot 6) and MAIC4A (slot 4) in the following order ( to facilitate the scan, lift the left locking lever): REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 17 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 18 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  "Next" command is available as soon as the two modules are correctly recognized  Click on "Next". The screen below could be displayed during the CD ROM activity NOTE: if the operator makes an error as : wrong slot scanned, scanning order not respected, slot already scanned, wrong module P/N with respect of the scanned slot, FCS software update media not detected,…, following messages would be displayed. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 19 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. In this case, click on OK and start again the operation starting from the module which caused the error message.  SCAN 2 : scan the labels MAIC2A and MAIC4A on the related FCS labels paperbook (DDM00102-xx). REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 20 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "Next" Column "NEW P/N" is automatically fed with scanned MAIC2A and MAIC4A label information from related FCS standard labels paperbook. NOTE: If the scanned P/N on the new label doesn't match with the one expected in the column "NEW P/N", the following message is displayed. In this case click "OK" and start again the operation starting from the module which caused the error message. Bar code reading is finished. A message warns that an uploading operation is to begin. NOTE: If you click on "NO", uploading is aborted and the application goes back to screen SCAN 2 REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 21 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "YES" Uploading begins and is announced by . It is mandatory not to disconnect the laptop and not de-energize the aircraft during uploading. Uploading runs module after module and is stated by a bargraph located bottom of the uploading window. A correctly uploaded module is announced by  A failed uploading sequence is notched . A warning message asks to check the connections and electrical powers but the next module uploading sequence goes on REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 22 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  When one or several slots are notched click on "Retry" to re-start the related modules failed uploading sequences. CAUTION: The operator can apply a "Retry". If the failure persists, close the application (“QUIT button) and shut down the A/C, then perform the procedure again at the beginning (refer to section 4.1.1 "Initialization"). In that case log files will be erased. Please save first the “Module by Module” uploading reports available in the laptop directory: “My Documents \ Dassault-Aviation \ FCS Uploader \ Modules”.In case of persistent failure, the related uploaded module is however new FCS standard upgraded but considered as faulty and must be replaced.  The uploading procedure is successfully completed when the whole displayed slots are notched REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 23 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "Quit", the application "FCS UPLOADER" closes IMPORTANT :  Inside the LH FRONT RACK slot 6 and slot 4,unstick the MAIC2A and MAIC4A modules labels scanned at step SCAN1 Then go to chapter 4.1.3. 4.1.2.2 Uploading MFCC 1A/B - MFCC 2A/B - MFCC 3A/B modules  Notch the case MFCC REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 24 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "Next"  Perform the following steps in chronological order : Energize the aircraft (refer to 24-00-00-860-801). On the maintenance panel (1010TP) set the TEST E1 switch (R511CZ) and TEST E2 switch (L511CZ) to the ON position (UP position). NOTE: wait 10 seconds between each interlocking of the power supplies E4-E3-E2-E1 and respect this sequence.  Close J7 breaker (LF E3 - 113CZ) on the LH front SPDB (L1000PM) (refer to 24-00-00-860- 807).  Close K8 breaker (LF E4 - 314CZ) on the RH front SPDB (R1000PM) (refer to 24-00-00-860- 807).  Set the TEST E2 switch (L511CZ) to the OFF position, and then back to the ON position 10 seconds after. (no case to notch for this action)  Notch the case when done REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 25 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  After electrical power supplies detection, the link between LH FRONT RACK and Electronic Unit (MEM40501-xx) is automatically done. NOTE: During the link setting up, a bell-ringing like "DING/DONG" can be heard from laptop.  Click on "Next" when the "Next" button is enable.  SCAN 1 : scan the labels of the modules MFCC3A (slot 13), MFCC3B (slot12), MFCC2A (slot 11), MFCC2B (slot 10), MFCC1A (slot 9) and MFCC1B (slot 8) in the following order : (to facilitate the scan, lift the left locking lever). REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 26 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  "Next" command is available as soon as the six modules are correctly recognized.  Click on "Next". The screen below could be displayed during the CD ROM activity NOTE: If the operator makes an error as : wrong slot scanned, scanning order not respected, slot already scanned, wrong module P/N with respect of the scanned slot, FCS software update media not detected,…, following messages would be displayed REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 27 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data. In this case, click on OK and start again the operation starting from the module which caused the error message.  SCAN 2 : Scan the labels MFCC3A, MFCC3B, MFCC2A, MFCC2B, MFCC1A and MFCC1B on the related FCS labels paperbook (DDM00102-xx). REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 28 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "Next". Column "NEW P/N" is automatically fed with scanned MFCC3A, MFCC3B, MFCC2A, MFCC2B, MFCC1A and MFCC1B label informations from related FCS standard labels paperbook.  NOTE: If the scanned P/N on the new label doesn't match with the one expected in the column "NEW P/N", the following message is displayed. In this case click "OK" and start again the operation starting from the module which caused the error message. Bar code reading is finished. A message warns that an uploading operation is to begin. NOTE: If you click on "NO", uploading is aborted and the application goes back to screen SCAN 2 REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 29 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  Click on "YES" Uploading begins and is announced by . It is mandatory not to disconnect the laptop and not de-energize the aircraft during uploading. Uploading runs module after module and is stated by a bargraph located bottom of the uploading window. A correctly uploaded module is notched  A failed uploading sequence is notched . A warning message asks to check the connections and electrical powers but the next module uploading sequence goes on. REFERENCE INDICE DATE DT EQUIP 43913 I 22/07/2021 4. PROCEDURE 30 Ce document est la propriété intellectuelle de DASSAULT AVIATION. Il ne peut être utilisé, reproduit, modifié ou communiqué sans son autorisation. DASSAULT AVIATION Proprietary Data.  When one or several slots are notched click on "Retry" to re-start the related modules failed uploading sequences.