A design change, introducing an AFIRS 228 (Automated Flight Information Reporting
System) into the ATR 42-500‘600 Version’ and ATR 72-212A aircraft.
AFIRS is an Automated Flight Information Reporting System. It is non-essential avionics
system that automatically monitors and records aircraft operational and performance
parameters, compiles and interprets the data and sends resulting summary information via satellite (SATCOM) to a data center for processing, it is to be used by the aircraft operator only.
The AFIRS 228 system is interfaced with the following equipment:
•GPS receiver
•Mode S Transponder.
•TCAS Computer.
•Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or Flight Data Acquisition Unit (FDAU).
•Various discretes e.g. park brake, landing gear position, entrance/cargo door position
etc.
•Fuel Flow
- Increased safety with TCAS computer (traffic collision avoidance system) coherence
- More accurate monitoring of your aircraft’s fuel consumption
- Ability to track your aircraft easier with GPS receiver coherence (safety improvement)
Introduction of AFIRS 228.
Please contact modification supplier for further details.
STC Status: REV. 1
STC Date: 11/04/16
Responsible Office:
- Increased safety with TCAS computer (traffic collision avoidance system) coherence
- More accurate monitoring of your aircraft’s fuel consumption
- Ability to track your aircraft easier with GPS receiver coherence (safety improvement)