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Cessna Caravan 208B (PT6A-140)
Issued October 20/2015
LOG OF REVISIONS
INTRODUCTION
This index covers all the Service Bulletins (SB’s) for the FAST on the Cessna Caravan 208B (PT6A-140) by P&W Engine
Services Diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Management (DPHM).
SERVICE BULLETIN
FAST TM SYSTEM CONFIGURATION FOR THE CESSNA GRAND CARAVAN EX
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1. Planning Information
A. Manpower
One man-hour will be required to install the SIM card and complete the FAST TM system configuration
and operational checks.
B. Weight and Balance
None.
C. Electrical Load Data
Not changed.
D. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable.
E. References
P&WC MonitorTM Help Manual
SIL PT6A-215
F. Publications Affected
None.
G. Interchangeability and Substitution of Parts
Not applicable
2. Material Information
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3. Accomplishment Instructions
(1) Install the SIM card in FASTTM processor (FAST-A-010-4-V1), if using the GSM capability of the
TM
FAST system. Remove the 2 hex screws (1/16) that secure the SIM Card Door located on
the back of the FASTTM (near J1 / J2). The SIM card tray can be ejected by pressing the small
button at the bottom of the SIM Card Opening, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1
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(1) Ensure the MonitorTM software and the USB download cable drivers are installed on your
computer (Reference P&WC SIL PT6A-215).
(2) Launch the MonitorTM program by clicking on the MonitorTM Icon, as shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: The MonitorTM Help Manual can be found within the Monitor TM application in the help menu
and can be referenced for further detail in completing the following steps.
Figure 2
(b) Enter your FASTTM processor serial number as shown in the example in Figure 4 and click
OK.
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Figure 4: FAST Monitor S/N
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(8) Click on the “Monitor Status” button, as shown in Figure 6 to view the FASTTM System status.
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(3) Enter the following values from the aircraft/engine logbook in the New Value column;
(a) Engine Serial Number (VAXXXX)
(b) Cumulative Creep CT (%) – Instructions for the calculation can be found in the EMM
(77-20-00 Engine Indicating – Description and Operation)
(c) Cumulative Creep PT (%) – Instructions for the calculation can be found in the EMM
(77-20-00 Engine Indicating – Description and Operation)
(d) Cumulative Engine Run Time (hours)
(e) Cumulative Engine Cycles
(f) Cumulative Flight Time (hours)
(g) Cumulative Flight Cycles
NOTE: It is critical to include the “VA” prefix when entering in the engine serial.
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(6) The entered values will move to the “Current Value” column. Verify the “current values” values
are appropriately refreshed.
(1) Perform engine run with the laptop connected to the FASTTM processor via USB cable (Reference
the Pilot’s Operating Handbook).
(2) Click on “Live Data”
(3) Place a check mark on top left box to view all sensors. Refer to Figure 10 for an example of the
Live Data Selection screen.
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(4) Confirm that all sensors are showing valid values. An invalid value will show in red, as
shown in Figure 11
NOTE: The full transmission test is only applicable for FASTTM systems with a SIM card installed;
however, for airplanes without the SIM card installed a partial test can be performed.
(1) Turn aircraft power off
(2) Caution: The FASTTM system latches to battery power for 10 minutes after aircraft power is off.
Transmission test must be completed inside 10 minutes.
(3) For airplanes with SIM card installed, click on “Test Monitor Transmission” and confirm that all
status messages indicate “PASS”, as shown in Figure 12.
(4) For airplanes without the SIM card installed, click on “Test Monitor Transmission” and confirm that
the first five status messages indicate “PASS”.
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NOTE: The transmission is completed via a cellular GSM connection and may not transmit in the
hangar. A GSM signal of -95 dB or higher is considered an acceptable signal.
(5) Close the Monitor Transfer Module program and disconnect the Communication Cable between
your laptop computer’s USB port and the FASTTM J3 Comm Port.
(6) Log into your WebECTM account at www.webectm.ca as shown in Figure 13.
(7) Click on Transaction Logs on the left side under Engine Management tab as shown in Figure 14.
NOTE: You may need to click on the arrow next to Engine Management to get the Transaction
Logs selection to appear.
(8) Confirm that a Transaction Log is posted on WebECTM and that the engine S/N is correct. An
example of a transaction log is shown in Figure 14.
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NOTE: Only applicable for FASTTM systems with a SIM card NOT installed
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(12) Click on Transaction Logs on the left side under Engine Management tab as shown in Figure 16.
NOTE: You may need to click on the arrow next to Engine Management to get the Transaction Logs
selection to appear.
(13) Confirm that a Transaction Log is posted on WebECTM and that the engine S/N is correct. An
example of a transaction log is shown in Figure 16.
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None.
5. Contact Information
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SERVICE BULLETIN
FAST TM SYSTEM MANUAL DATA DOWNLOAD REQUIREMENTS
SUMMARY: This service bulletin provides requirements and instructions for manually downloading data
TM
of the FAST System when cellular transmission (SIM Card) is not being used by the
operator. Manual data download is needed to prevent a PFD CAS message (ETM FAULT)
TM
due to the FAST System’s memory filling up
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to do so, without P&WES's express written permission. Neither receipt nor possession of this document
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1. Planning Information
A. Manpower
TM
One man-hour will be required to manually download data from the FAST System
B. Weight and Balance
None
C. Electrical Load Data
Not changed
D. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable.
E. References
P&WC MonitorTM Help Manual
F. Publications Affected
None
G. Interchangeability and Substitution of Parts
Not applicable
2. Material Information
TM
3076108 MonitorTM Software Included with FAST System
3. Accomplishment Instructions
TM
A. FAST Data Retrieval and Manual Upload
(1) Ensure the MonitorTM software and the USB download cable drivers are installed on your
computer (Reference P&WC SIL PT6A-215).
(2) Ensure that aircraft power is ON.
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(3) Connect the USB Download Cable between your laptop computer’s USB port and the FAST J3
Comm Port.
(4) Launch the MonitorTM program by clicking on the MonitorTM Icon, as shown in Figure 1.
NOTE: The MonitorTM Help Manual can be found within the Monitor TM application in the help menu
and can be referenced for further detail in completing the following steps.
Figure 1
(5) Click on the “Sync to Aircraft” button, as shown in Figure 2 to retrieve log files.
NOTE: If 50 engine stars has been exceeded since last log file retrieval, the retrieval of the log
files could take several hours
(6) Wait for log file retrieval complete message. Log file retrieval progress will be indicated by a
progress bar as shown in Figure 2. When the log files have been successfully downloaded, click
on the “Close” button.
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(11) Click on the “Sync to Webserver” button and enter the FAST unit serial number as shown in
Figure 3. The program will perform the following functions:
(a) Upload any log files to WebECTM
(b) Download any configuration files to the laptop
(c) Download any updates to the Transfer Module program
(12) “Sync to Webserver Process completed” will be indicated in the lower panel of the MonitorTM
screen to indicate that the synchronization to the Webserver is complete.
Figure 4: WebECTM
(14) Click on Transaction Logs on the left side under Engine Management tab as shown in Figure 5.
NOTE: You may need to click on the arrow next to Engine Management to get the Transaction
Logs selection to appear.
(15) Confirm that a Transaction Log is posted on WebECTM and that the engine S/N is correct. An
example of a transaction log is shown in Figure 5.
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5. Contact Information
Or
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SERVICE BULLETIN
FASTTM MICRO SERVER SOFTWARE UPDATE TO V2.91
SUMMARY: The software change is minor and limited to an update of the Internal MicroServer (MS) that
manages the data offload (DAL-E Software). This software update improves the robustness
of the cellular connection to the data server and corrects minor server configuration issue.
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possess, use, copy or disclose this document or any information in it, for any purpose, including without
limitation to design, manufacture, or repair parts, or obtain TCCA, FAA, or other government approval
to do so, without P&WES's express written permission. Neither receipt nor possession of this document
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1. Planning Information
A. Manpower
TM
One man-hour will be required to remotely upgrade the FAST System MS software.
B. Weight and Balance
None
C. Electrical Load Data
Not changed
D. Software Accomplishment Summary
Not applicable.
E. References
P&WC MonitorTM Help Manual
F. Publications Affected
None
G. Interchangeability and Substitution of Parts
Not applicable
2. Material Information
TM
3076108 MonitorTM Software Included with FAST System
Laptop Computer
Local Purchase
(Windows V7, V8, V8.1)
3. Accomplishment Instructions
(1) Connect the Communication Cable (ADAS-C-053-1) between your laptop computer’s USB port
TM
and the FAST J3 Comm Port.
(2) Turn the aircraft power on
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(1) Download the FAST MonitorTM Software from the P&WC Customer portal :
(a) Login to P&WC Customer Portal https://eportal.pwc.ca
(b) Select “View My Library” / “My Publications”
(c) In “My PT6A-140 Publications” / “Other Publications”, select “FAST MonitorTM software” and
select the option “Run” to install the program on your laptop
(d) Connect the FAST USB Download cable between the laptop and the FAST J3 Comm Port.
Turn aircraft power on to power the FAST unit.
(2) Launch the MonitorTM program by clicking on the MonitorTM Icon, as shown in Fig. 1.
NOTE 1: Ensure the FAST GSE cable USB driver is previously installed as per instructions in
MonitorTM Help Manual
NOTE 2: The MonitorTM Help Manual can be found within the Monitor TM application in the help
menu and can be referenced for further detail in completing the following steps.
Figure 1
(3) Select the “Monitor Status” button, as shown in Figure 2 to view the Monitor Health Status.
(4) The PW_VER line (Micro-Server version) should read 2.91. See Figure 2 below.
(5) If Micro-Server version is below v2.91 perform the upgrade following step B or C.
Figure 2
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(1) Ensure A/C is available and powered uninterrupted for at least 15 minutes while the software
upgrade process is completed.
(2) Login to P&WC Customer Portal https://eportal.pwc.ca
(3) Select “View My Library” / “My Publications”
(4) In “My PT6A-140 Publications” / “Other Publications”, select “FAST Micro-Server 2.91 Loader”
document and select Save option to save the program locally
(5) Execute FAST Micro-server Loader program by selecting 3077269_EN.exe saved at previous
step
(6) Follow steps as instructed by the program
(7) Confirm Micro-Server version 2.91 was installed successfully by performing step A
None
5. Contact Information
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