航姿基准系统(AHRS)(英文翻译版)

Number：CTSO-C201

Approved by：Xu Chaoqun

China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order

Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS)

1. Purpose.

This China Civil Aviation Technical Standard Order (CTSO) is for manufacturers applying for Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) CTSO authorization (CTSOA). This CTSO prescribes the minimum performance standards(MPS) that Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS) must first meet for approval and identification with the applicable CTSO marking.

2. Applicability.

This CTSO affects new application submitted after its effective date. Major design changes to article approved under this CTSO will require a new authorization in accordance with section 21.353 of CCAR-21-R4.

3. Requirements

New models of AHRS identified and manufactured on or after the

effective date of this CTSO must meet the MPS qualification and documentation requirements in sections 2.1, 2.2.1, and 2.2.2 of RTCA Document No. RTCA/DO-334, Minimum Operational Performance Standards (MOPS) for Solid-State Strap-Down Attitude and Heading Reference Systems (AHRS), dated March 21, 2012. If AHRS provides heading, turn and slip, degraded mode, uses aiding, includes a display, or provides information generated by the AHRS to a stand-alone display,

then the applicant must also meet the requirements as listed in the table below.

Optional Functions/Mode/Source Functional

Qualification

Heading 2.2.3

Turn and Slip 2.2.5

Degraded Mode 2.2.4

Aiding 2.2.6

Display 2.5

a. Functionality. This CTSO’s standards apply to solid state

strap-down AHRS intended to output pitch and roll attitude that does not

use gimbaled sensors. It also addresses the optional functions of heading,

turn, slip and the display of information provided by an AHRS.

b. Failure Condition Classifications.There is no standard minimum

failure condition classification for this TSO. The failure condition classification appropriate for the equipment will depend on the intended

use of the equipment in a specific aircraft. Document the loss of function

and malfunction failure condition classification for which the equipment

is designed.

c. Functional Qualification. Demonstrate the required functional performance under the test conditions specified in RTCA/DO-334, Section 2.4. If the AHRS includes a display, demonstrate the required functional performance of the display under the test conditions specified in RTCA/DO-334, Section 2.6.

d. Environmental Qualification. Demonstrate the required performance under the test conditions specified in RTCA/DO-334, Section 2.3, using standard environmental conditions and test procedures appropriate for airborne equipment. RTCA/DO-334 requires the use of RTCA/DO-160G; however, the applicant may use a different standard environmental condition and test procedure than RTCA/DO-160G, provided the standard is appropriate for AHRS.

Note: The use of RTCA/DO-160D (with Changes 1 and 2 only, incorporated) or earlier versions is generally not considered appropriate and will require substantiation via the deviation process as discussed in paragraph 3.g of this CTSO.

e. Software Qualification. If the article includes software, develop the software according to RTCA, Inc. document RTCA/DO-178B, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification, dated December 1, 1992 to at least the software level consistent with the failure condition classification defined in paragraph 3.b of this CTSO.