POWERFLARM FUSION
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Date: 2020-11-10
Version: 1.0
Page: 34 of 38
FLARM Technology Ltd
Hinterbergstrasse 15
CH-6330 Cham
Document Number:
FTD-077
Appendix D – Installation Verification Checklist
The following checklist shall be completed after the installation, as well as after
modifications to the installation (e.g. change of display or antennas). See Section
2.10 for details.
#
Item
Description
1
Mechanical
Attachment
Verify proper installation and secure mounting of
installed parts.
2
Installation basis A FLARM system that is installed is formally a change
to the type certificate of the aircraft. The change is
normally only a minor change and can be done as a
Standard Change (CS-SC051 for ELA2 aircraft), or
under an EASA Minor Change Approval (MCA) or the
national equivalent. In both cases, the equivalent
documentation is required, including e.g. the AFM
Supplement (AFMS).
An AML-based MCA, as well as documentation for a
generic Standard Change installation, is available for
PowerFLARM Fusion. See Section 2.1.1 for details.
3
One operating
device per aircraft
Verify that only one FLARM system/device is installed
in the aircraft. E.g. if PowerFLARM Fusion is connected
to a navigation system that already integrates an old
Classic FLARM-based system, the old system must be
disabled.
4
Antennas
Ensure that only approved antennas are
installed/used, or that the antennas are otherwise
acceptable for the applicable installation and radio
frequency characteristics. In addition to antennas
supplied with the device, acceptable antennas are
specified in Appendix B.
Verify that all antennas are correctly installed/placed.
In particular, verify that antennas are vertical (FLARM
RF is vertically polarized; up to 15° tilt is normally
acceptable), do not touch other objects, and are not
close to or shielded by metal or carbon parts. Verify
that the antennas and their insulation are undamaged.
5
Antenna cables
and Wiring
For remotely installed antennas, ensure that mainly
low-attenuation antenna cables are used. The total
attenuation should be less than 3 dB.
Perform a visual check in order to verify that all
antenna cables and wiring, including connectors, are
undamaged, unbent, and are correctly installed.
