Appendix B B-11 Part 1: 14 CFR Part 21 Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
14 CFR Part 21 Subpart O - Technical Standard Order Authorization Amdt A D T S O Documentation
21.620 Changes in quality system.
After the issuance of a TSO authorization— [21-92]
21.620 (a) Each change to the quality system is subject to review by the FAA; and [21-92]
21.620 (b) The holder of the TSO authorization must immediately notify the FAA, in writing, of any change that may affect the inspection, conformity, or airworthiness of its article.
[21-92]
Appendix A
Appendix B B-12 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
a. APPLICABILITY.
(1) Minimum Performance Standard. This Technical Standard Order (TSO) prescribes the minimum performance standards that anti-collision light systems must meet in order to be identified with the applicable TSO marking. Anti-collision light systems that are to be so identified and that are manufactured on or after the date of this TSO must meet the minimum performance standard of the Society of Automotive Engineers Inc. (SAE), Aerospace Standard (AS) 8017A, “Minimum Performance Standard for Anti-collision Light Systems,” dated January 30, 1986.
Provide document name, such as “Application Number XXXX” or “Project Notification Letter,” submitted to the FAA as part of a TSOA application.
This document must also include a statement of conformance stating compliance with 14 CFR part 21, subpart O and the MPS for this TSO.
All documentation must be identified with the document name/identifier, date and revision number.
(2) Environmental Standard. SAE AS 8037 incorporates as a reference RTCA Document No. DO-160B, “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment,” dated July 1984.
(3) Additions. In addition to paragraph 3, General Standard, of AS 8017A, all materials used must be self-extinguishing when tested in accordance with applicable requirements of section 1359(d) and Part 25, Appendix F of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) effective May 1, 1972.
a b c d
Appendix B B-13 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
b. MARKINGS.
(1) In addition to the marking specified in FAR Section 21.607(d), the following information shall be legibly and permanently marked on the major equipment component.
(i) Class I, II, or III (ref. SAE AS 8017A).
(ii) Nominal power input rating.
(2) Each separate component of equipment that is manufactured under this TSO (e.g., remote power supply) must be permanently and legibly marked with at least the name of the manufacturer, the TSO number, and part number.
c. DATA REQUIREMENTS.
(1) In addition to the requirements of FAR section 21.605, the manufacturer must furnish the Manager, Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), Federal Aviation Administration, having purview of the manufacturer’s facilities, one copy each of the following technical data:
(i) Operating instructions.
(ii) Equipment limitations.
(iii) Installation procedures and limitations.
Appendix B B-14 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
(iv) Schematic drawings as applicable to the installations procedures.
(v) Wiring diagrams as applicable to the installation procedures.
(vi) Specifications.
(vii) List of the major components (by part number) that make up the equipment system complying with the standards prescribed in this TSO.
(viii) An environmental qualification form as described in RTCA Document No. DO-160B.
(ix) Manufacturer’s TSO qualification test report.
(x) Nameplate drawing.
(2) In addition, to those data requirements that are to be furnished directly to the FAA, each manufacturer must have available for review by the Manager of the ACO having purview of the manufacturer’s facilities, the following technical data:
(i) A drawing list, enumerating all of the drawings and processes that are necessary to define the article’s design.
(ii) The functional test specification to be used to test each production article to ensure compliance with this TSO.
(iii) Equipment calibration procedures.
Appendix B B-15 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
(iv) Corrective maintenance procedures (within 12 months after TSO authorization).
(v) Schematic drawings.
(vi) Wiring diagrams.
d. DATA TO BE FURNISHED WITH MANUFACTURED UNITS.
One copy of the data and information specified in paragraphs
(c)(l)(i) through (viii) of this TSO, and instructions for periodic maintenance and calibration which are necessary for continued airworthiness must go to each person receiving for use one or more articles manufactured under this TSO.
e. COLOR AND INTENSITY SPECIFICATIONS. The chromaticity coordinates contained in AS 8037, paragraph 3.3.1 for aviation red, green, and white provide an equivalent level of safety to those specified in section .1397 of FAR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29. For national and international standardization these coordinates have been made identical to the existing International Civil Aviation Organization requirements. This also applies to specifying intensity in terms of “candelas” in AS 8017A as opposed to “candles” in section .1407 of FAR Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29. In practical application, all existing anti-collision light installations meet both the TSO and FAR requirements.
Appendix B B-16 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
f. AVAILABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.
(1) Copies of SAE AS 8037 may be purchased from SAE International. Copies of documents may be ordered from www.sae.org
(2) Copies of RTCA Document No. DO-160B may be purchased from RTCA at 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036
(3) 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 21 subpart O may be purchased at www.gpo.gov
Appendix B B-17 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx
Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
1 SCOPE
1.1
1.2 Systems consists of all necessary parts
1.3 400 candelas (Type I => Rotorcraft;
Type II => Fixed Wing;
Type III => Fixed Wing & Rotorcraft)
1.3.1 2 PURPOSE 3 GENERAL STANDARDS
3.1 Class I - Rotorcraft - 150 Candelas
3.1.1 Color
3.1.2 Minimum Affectivity
3.1.3 Flash Rate
3.2 Class II - Fixed Wing Aircraft - 400 Candelas a b C ir cl e w it h l e t t e r
Appendix B B-18 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx
Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
3.2.1 Color
3.2.2 Minimum Affectivity
3.2.3 Flash Rate
3.3 Class III - Rotorcraft - 100 Candelas
3.3.1 Color
3.3.2 Minimum Affectivity
3.3.3 Flash Rate
3.4 Color Specifications
3.4.1 Aviation Red
3.4.2 Aviation White
3.4.3
3.5 Effective Intensity
3.5.1 Aviation Red
3.5.1.1
3.5.1.2
Appendix B B-19 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx
Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.6 Flash Frequency
3.6.1
3.7 Explosion 4 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS
4.1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.2 Environmental Tests
4.2.1 Temperature and Altitude
4.2.2 Humidity
4.2.3 Vibration
Appendix B B-20 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx
Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
4.2.4 Explosion
4.2.5 Waterproofness
4.2.6 Fluids Susceptibility
4.2.7 Sand and Dust
4.2.8 Fungus Resistance
4.2.9 Salt Spray
4.2.10 Power Input Test
4.2.10.1
4.2.11 Voltage Spike
4.2.12 Audio Frequency Conducted Susceptibility
4.2.13 Induced Signal Susceptibility
4.2.14 Radio Frequency Susceptibility
4.2.15 Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 5 SYSTEM INFORMATION
5.1 Manufacturer’s operating instructions and equipment limitations
Appendix B B-21 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx
Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)
Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation
5.2 Installation Procedures
5.3 List of components
5.4 Equipment data sheets
5.5 Maximum and minimum voltage needed after installation to meet minimum performance standards
5.6 Wire size/length limitations between components
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