POWERFLARM FUSION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Date: 2020-11-10
Version: 1.0
Page: 11 of 38
FLARM Technology Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document Number:
FTD-077
2
Installation
2.1
General Requirements and Advice on Installation
FLARM is not required by any Certification Specification. Thus, there is no (E)TSO
for FLARM, nor is one required. The installation is normally a minor change and
must adhere to the Certification Specification applicable to the aircraft in which it
is installed. The Certification Compliance List is an integral part of the minor change
approval process (see Section 2.1.1). The installation may only be performed by
competent personnel. Following installation in certified aircraft, a Certificate of
Release to Service (CRS) must be issued by Part-66 certifying staff, or the national
equivalent. The installation cannot be done as part of pilot-owner maintenance.
Unauthorized installations will void any warranty.
For certified aircraft, an MCA (Minor Change Approval) or
Standard Change installation with appurtenant documents is
required. See Section 2.1.1 for details.
The installation must not obstruct the pilots in their operation of the aircraft
(including emergencies); in particular, it must not obstruct outside view or
emergency egress.
Only one single FLARM device may be installed and active in the aircraft.
PowerFLARM Fusion should be installed at least 30 cm from the magnetic compass.
As part of the installation, Fusion must be updated to the latest firmware version
and the device must be configured correctly. See Sections 2.7 and 2.8 for details.
After installation, an inspection must be made to ensure that the installation does
not interfere with any mechanical, electrical, electronic (radio), or magnetic (e.g.
compass) system. The installation shall be recorded in the aircraft maintenance
documents. The annual maintenance (see Section 2.9) must be added to the
Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP); see MCA documents for details. An approved
AFM Supplement must be carried on board the aircraft. The EASA approved AFM
Supplement is available as part of the MCA.
After the first few flight hours, the installation should be verified by using the range
analyzer. See Section 2.10 for details and the Installation Verification Checklist in
Appendix D.
For additional guidance on FLARM installations (especially for rotorcraft), see EASA
Certification Memorandum CM-AS-010.
