TN 31-013 R02 PDF

Technical Notice
AIRBUS A320/A330/A340
NO: 31-013 R02
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Subject:
Applicability:
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN OBTAINING ON WING DFDR READOUTS USING

HONEYWELL EXTENDED HANDHELD DOWNLOAD UNIT (EHHDLU)
ALL AIRBUS FLEETS
Background:
ASN 102 issued by CAASL specifies the requirement of an annual DFDR data downloading for
parameter quality check to ensure that the recorder operates correctly for the nominal
duration of the recording. In addition, DFDR data are used for analysing abnormal events.
Instead of removing DFDR from the aircraft, on wing DFDR data downloading is possible with
a suitable tool by using it as per the AMM procedure. The tool to be connected to the front
connector of the DFDR and downloading is done while the recorder is energised.
ALK has acquired Honeywell EHHDLU DFDR Data Downloading tool (P/N 69001074-060) for
this purpose, which can be used for on wing DFDR data downloading on the Honeywell Digital
Flight Data Recorder part numbers listed in Table 2 of the Limitations section of this TN.
This TN has been issued to specify the supplementary procedure to be followed when
downloading the DFDR data on-wing using above Honeywell EHHDLU tool.
Recommendations:
When carrying out AMM tasks mentioned below, using Honeywell EHHDLU DFDR Data
Downloading tool, maintenance personnel must follow instructions for DFDR installed as
detailed in Appendix-A together with respective AMM tasks.
AMM task for A320 Fleet
Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder
AMM task for A330 & A340 Fleet
Readout Procedure of the Digital Flight Data Recorder
TASK 31-33-00-710-009-A
TASK 31-33-00-710-807-A
Following items are required for an on wing DFDR data download using Honeywell EHHDLU
downloading tool.
1. Honeywell Handheld computer (P/N 69001338-001)
2. DFDR cables & Adapter (Items depends on the DFDR P/N installed, refer table 1 below)
DFDR P/N installed Items required
1
980-4750-001
Cable P/N 170572-000-1211
Cable P/N 704-2864-041
2
980-4750-002
Portsmith adaptor Model # PSA1U1E
3
980-4700-003
Cable P/N 69001366-002
4
980-4700-042
TABLE 1
3. USB pen drive (P/N: ADATA)
The information in the Technical Notice does not supersede that contained in Aircraft Manuals or other
Approved Publications unless specifically stated.
Form No: ENG/TS/GEN/052
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Limitations:
Part Numbers of the DFDRs compatible with EHHDLU DFDR Data Downloading tool P/N
69001074-060 are given in below Table 2
1
2
3
4
DFDR P/N
980-4750-001
980-4750-002
980-4700-003
980-4700-042
TABLE 2
USB pen drive P/N: ADATA placed in AOG Counter should be used only in a special
downloading requirement such as an incident investigation. For scheduled annual DFDR
quality checks, a USB pen drive will be provided with the Task Card.
Reference:
NONE
ORIGINATOR:
CHECKED:
AUTHORISED:
ORIGINAL HARD COPY SIGNED
AMILA RANATHUNGA - TSE

DATE: 3rd DECEMBER 2015
CHANDANA BANDARA ATSM

DEEPTHI KULATUNGA - MTS

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Appendix A EHHDLU Downloading procedure

NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE DFDR IS NOT POWERED UP.
(Make sure that the GND/CTL pushbutton on the overhead panel 21VU is in OFF position).
1.
Switch ON the Windows Mobile Device by pressing the Power button.

NOTE: CHECK THE BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL OF THE EHHDLU.
NOTE: CHARGE LEVEL OF AT LEAST 50% IS REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT A DFDR DATA
DOWNLOADING SUCCESSFULLY.
Figure 1
2.
If installed with DFDR P/N 980-4750-001 OR 980-4750-002, follow procedure A detailed below to
connect the recorder to the Windows Mobile Device.
If installed with DFDR P/N 980-4700-003 OR P/N 980-4700-042, follow procedure B detailed
below to connect the recorder to the Windows Mobile Device.
NOTE: Cable connection is specific to DFDR P/N installed on aircraft.
A. Connect DFDR P/N 980-4750-001 OR 980-4750-002 installed on aircraft to the Windows
Mobile Device.
a.
Connect the mini USB connecter of cable P/N 170572-000-1211 to the mini USB port of
the USB-to-Ethernet Adapter (Portsmith adaptor Model # PSA1U1E ).
b.
Connect the RJ-45 connecter of the HFR5 Download Cable P/N 704-2864-041 to the RJ45 port of the USB-to-Ethernet Adapter (Portsmith adaptor Model # PSA1U1E ).
c.
Connect the USB connector of cable P/N 170572-000-1211 to the USB Host port (refer
Figure 2- A) of the Windows Mobile Device.
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d.
Figure 2 A
Connect the 15 pin connector of the HFR5 Download Cable (P/N 704-2864-041) to the
front connector of the recorder.
Figure 3 - A
B. Connect DFDR P/N 980-4700-003 or P/N 980-4700-042 installed on aircraft to the Windows
Mobile Device.
a.
Connect the USB connecter of the EHHDLU-to-SSFDR Download Cable (P/N 69001366002) to the USB Host port (refer Figure 2-B) on the Windows Mobile Device.
Figure 2 B
b.
Connect the 28 pin connector of the Download Cable (P/N 69001366-002) to the front
connector of the recorder.
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Figure 3 - B
3.
Apply power to the DFDR. (From cockpit push the GND/CTL pushbutton on the overhead panel
21VU).
4.
Run EHHDLU program.
Figure 4
5.
Click the Download Button.
Figure 5
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6.
Make selections on download page as detailed below.

a.
Recorder type to be selected as per DFDR P/N installed (Refer table below).
DFDR P/N
980-4750-001
980-4750-002
980-4700-003
980-4700-042
Recorder type
HFR5-SSFDR (980-4750-0XX)
HFR5-SSFDR (980-4750-0XX)
SSFDR (980-4700-0xx)
SSFDR (980-4700-0xx)
b.
Folder to be selected as Storage Card.
c.
Enter Aircraft tail as File name.

E.g.: when downloading from DFDR installed on 4R-ALM, enter ALM as file name.
d.
Ensure Download Since Last (Flight Data) check box is NOT selected .
Figure 6
7.
Click on Start button to begin the data download.

NOTE: Once the download is started, the following will be set:
(a) The Start button will be disabled and the Abort button will be enabled.
(b) The user will not be able to select the download option.
(c) The user will not be able to change the file directory or edit the file name.
(d) The file will be saved with an extension of HHDLU.
NOTE: Dont remove the cable when downloading.
8.
The following will be displayed as statistics during download.

(a) The approximate time left for the download operation.
(b) Total download size of the current download segment.
(c) Amount of data left in the current download segment.
(d) The progress of the current download segment.
9.
Once downloading is complete click on the Close button.
10. Select Exit, and exit from the application.
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11. Power OFF the handheld device by pressing and holding the power button on the handheld
device until the shutdown countdown starts.
Figure 7
12. Release the power button so that the Power Menu appears.
Figure 8
13. Tap on the Shutdown option to power down the device.
14. When prompted Do you want to shut down the device, select Yes.
15. Turn power off to the DFDR. (From cockpit push the GND/CTL pushbutton on the overhead panel
21VU).
16. Disconnect the cable from the EHHDLU and disconnect the cable from the DFDR.
NOTE:
DFDR DATA DOWNLOADED FROM DFDR IS NOW STORED ON EHHDLU
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR Getting data off the EHHDLU to USB Thumb Drive TO COPY
DOWNLOADED DATA TO THE USB PENDRIVE.
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Getting data off the EHHDLU to USB Thumb Drive.
1.
Connect USB thumb drive to the USB host port on the bottom the EHHDLU
2.
When the thumb drive is attached to the EHHDLU it appears as a Hard Disk in the Windows
Mobile File Explorer window.
Figure 9
3.
To copy the downloaded files from the EHHDLU to the USB thumb drive, do the
following:
Figure 10
a.
Using File Explorer, navigate to the folder where the downloaded file is saved.
NOTE: The download operation defaults to saving the file to the Storage Card.
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b.
Select and hold the cursor on the downloaded file until the popup menu appears.
Select Copy from the menu.
Figure 11
c.
Using the pull-down arrow menu at the top left of the screen, switch to the
HardDisk, and then navigate to the location where you would like to put the file.
Figure 12
d.
Use the Menu at the lower right of the screen to select Edit | Paste to copy the file
to this location.
Figure 13
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e.
f.
Once copying is completed, close all windows.

The thumb drive can now be disconnected from the EHHDLU.
4.
Check the battery charge level of the EHHDLU. If charge level is below 60%, when returning the
EHHDLU, advice the Hanger Tools Crib to route EHHDLU for Battery charging.
5.
Power OFF the handheld device by pressing and holding the power button on the handheld
device until the shutdown countdown starts.
Figure 14
6.
Release the power button so that the Power Menu appears.
Figure 15
7.
Tap on the Shutdown option to power down the device.
8.
When prompted Do you want to shut down the device, select Yes
9.
If the downloading was carried out for annual quality check, attach the USB pen drive to the work
order and forward to production planning. If the downloading was carried out for an incident
investigation purpose, return the USB pen drive to AOG Counter.

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NO: 31-013 R02

PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN OBTAINING ON WING DFDR READOUTS USING

NO: 31-013 R02

ORIGINAL HARD COPY SIGNED

AMILA RANATHUNGA - TSE

CHANDANA BANDARA ATSM

DEEPTHI KULATUNGA - MTS

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Appendix A EHHDLU Downloading procedure

Switch ON the Windows Mobile Device by pressing the Power button.

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Run EHHDLU program.

Click the Download Button.

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Make selections on download page as detailed below.

Folder to be selected as Storage Card.

Enter Aircraft tail as File name.

Click on Start button to begin the data download.

The following will be displayed as statistics during download.

Once downloading is complete click on the Close button.

10. Select Exit, and exit from the application.

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Getting data off the EHHDLU to USB Thumb Drive.

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Once copying is completed, close all windows.

Release the power button so that the Power Menu appears.

Tap on the Shutdown option to power down the device.

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