Agustawestland Aw189 Search and Rescue: Confidence in Flight. Worldwide

AgustaWestland AW189
Search and Rescue
Confidence in flight. Worldwide.
Search & Rescue
Version 2.2 - April 2015
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AgustaWestland AW189 Specification
Overview
The AgustaWestland 189 is an 8-tonne class medium twin-engine helicopter

that embodies state-of-the-art technologies and designed to comply with the
latest international regulatory requirements. Certified for single or dual pilot
IFR and VFR in accordance with EASA CS-29.
The rotor system comprises a 5-blade composite main rotor, a tilted 4-blade
composite tail rotor and is powered by two FADEC controlled General Electric
GE CT7-2E1 turboshaft engines. At ISA sea level, each engine has a 5 minute
AEO takeoff rating of 1,983 SHP (1,479 kW) and a 2.5 minute OEI rating of
2,104 SHP (1,569 kW). The AW189 is also equipped with a Microturbo 60 kW
e-APU driving a 25kVA starter/generator for starting and back-up electrical
power.
The main gearbox has a gravity-fed lubrication system with a 50 minute ‘run-
dry’ capability without the need for glycol or oil injection. The main hydraulic
system includes dual independent redundant fluid power generation and
distribution. The auxiliary hydraulic system enables the completion of ‘full and
free’ control checks prior to engine start. A utility system provides hydraulic
power for normal and emergency operation of the landing gear.
The main rotor head and the tilted tail rotor head are fully articulated with
elastomeric bearings and titanium hubs. The overall rotors turning length
(D-value) is 17.6 m (57.74 ft) which compares with figures of 16.65 m (54.63 ft)
for the AW139 and 18.06 m (59.25 ft) for the EC175.
The main cabin is constructed of aluminium alloy for the primary structure
and composite material for the secondary structure elements. The rear
fuselage and tail boom are of composite construction. The AW189 is
equipped with a heavy duty retractable tricycle landing gear for all terrain
operations.
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Fuel is contained within two crashworthy tanks located behind the cabin with
frangible self-sealing couplings to prevent ruptures and leakage. In the
extended range configuration (Supplement 22), three additional cells are
located under the floor and ejector pumps transfer their contents into the two
main tanks. Refuelling may be carried out using controlled pressure at a point
on the RH side or by gravity at fillers on both LH and RH sides.
The AW189's advanced Electrical Power Generation and Distribution System

(EPGDS) doubles the typical airborne electrical power generation capacity
for helicopters in this class utilising AC Starting and Generation System
Technology, thus saving weight by combining the functionalities of a main
engine starter motor and generator into one component.
In the SAR role the cabin interior has two rows of four seats; aft-facing at the
front and front-facing at the rear. The backrests of the middle two seats in the
rear row may be folded down to allow access to the equipment stowed in the
rear compartment. Four large jettisonable windows are provided on each side
of the cabin with the most forward pair being of ‘bubble’ design to provide the
rear crew with an excellent external field of view during a search phase.
A comprehensive Environmental Control System (ECS) provides fresh air

ventilation, heating and air conditioning. An illuminated 2.4 m³ (84.7 ft³) rear
compartment with access doors on either side is equipped with a net and
tie-down fittings for equipment stowage and maximum loading flexibility.
Two hinged doors provide easy access to the cockpit from either side. The
cockpit is equipped with four 10" x 8" active matrix LCD integrated 'glass'
displays providing primary flight, navigation, weather radar and systems data.
The large forward and side windows provide an excellent field of view for the
flight crew.
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Overview (continued)
The comprehensive avionics suite

includes a 4-axis dual-duplex autopilot
and dual Flight Management System. The
cockpit design also incorporates the latest
in advanced situational awareness
technologies including ground proximity
warning and collision avoidance systems
(HTAWS, TCAS II).
Integrated Standby
Instrument System (ISIS)
Multi-Function Display Multi-Function Display
Primary Flight Display (PFD) Primary Flight Display (PFD)
Multifunction Control Multifunction Control

AW189 cockpit layout
Display Unit (MCDU) Display Unit (MCDU)
with illustrative displays
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General Configuration and Dimensions
2.9 m
9.5 ft
5.06 m
16.6 ft
4.04 m COASTGUARD RESCUE
13.3 ft
3.01 m 2.255 m
HM COASTGUARD
909 ft 7.4 ft
Clearance
~ 290 mm 4.79 m
15.7 ft
rotors turning 17.57 m
57.6 ft
r
iamete
rotor d / 47.9 ft
m
14.60
4.00 m
13.1 ft
14.6 m
47.9 ft
2.55 m
8.4 ft
2.8 m
9.2 ft
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General Configuration - Compartment Dimensions
COASTGUARD RESCUE
1.4 m
4.6 ft DRHM
AUCOASTGUARD
GTSAOC MH
0.815 m
2.67 ft
Cabin volume Rear compartment volume

11.2 m³ / 395.5 ft³ 2.4 m³ / 85 ft³
3.47 m 2.39 m
11.4 ft 7.84 ft
2.44 m
8.0 ft
1.8 m
5.9 ft
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Leading Particulars
= Normal flight crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pilots + 2 rear crew
= Usable fuel load in the two main fuel tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . 984 kg 2,169 lb
= Usable fuel load in extended range configuration
standard tanks plus the 3 underfloor fuel cells . . . . . . . . 2,055 kg 4,530 lb
= Cruise true airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130-150 knots 241-278 km/hr
= Main cabin volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.2 m³ 395.5 ft³
= Rear compartment capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4 m³ 84.7 ft³
= Radius of Action in Extended Range configuration
(Supp 22) with reserves (subject to evaluation) . . . . . . . . 197 nm 365 km
Principal Operating Limitations

n Maximum certified takeoff mass - MCTOM (basic). . . . . . 8,300 kg 18,298 lb
n Maximum mass for towing or taxying (basic) . . . . . . . . . . 8,350 kg 18,408 lb
n MCTOM with Weight Extension (Supplement 21) . . . . . . 8,600 kg 18,960 lg
n Maximum mass for towing or taxying (Supp 21). . . . . . . . 8,650 kg 19,070 lb
n VNE (‘never exceed speed’) at sea level ISA . . . . . . . . . 169 knots 313 km/hr
n Maximum landing gear operating airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . 130 knots 241 km/hr
n Maximum airspeed for IFR approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 knots 278 km/hr
n Maximum run-on speed for emergency landing . . . . . . . . 60 knots 111 km/hr
n Maximum sideways airspeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 knots 45 km/hr
n Maximum rearwards airspeed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 knots 74 km/hr
n Max takeoff & landing pressure altitude (target) . . . . . . . . . 8,000 ft 2,438 m
n Max operating altitude with Wt Extension (Supp 21) . . . . . 6,000 ft 2,000 m
n Maximum operating altitude (target) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000 ft 6,096 m
n Minimum operating altitude (target). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -1,000 ft -305 m
n Operating temperature envelope at sea level . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +55°C or ISA+40°C
n Minimum air temperature for ground starting . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C
n Sloping ground limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Longitudinal and lateral 10°
n Limited icing clearance date (target) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid 2015
n Full icing clearance date (target) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mid 2016
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Emergency Exits and Push-out Windows
Cockpit door windows
Jettisonable bubble windows
Sliding cabin doors

with Type IV push-out
emergency exit windows
Push-out emergency
exit windows
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Flotation Gear, Liferafts and ADELT
Liferafts
2 x 14 person liferafts with
21 person overload capacity
Each liferaft may be released
manually or electrically
Each liferaft has an ELT
(JTSO-126)
Flotation system
(Sea state 6)
Port liferaft stowage Starboard liferaft stowage
ADELT (TSO-126)
Crash Position Indicator
operating on VHF 121.5 MHz
and SARSAT 406.025 MHz
Cockpit control panel
Beacon release unit
Activated manually, ‘G’ or

water activated switches
Full COSPAS/SARSAT
coverage - transmits last
known GPS coordinates
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Cabin General Configuration
FLIR turret under nose
Four seats in
the front row
TrakkaBeam searchlight
Bubble windows
Rear crew hard points Goodrich

dual hoists
Full cabin sea tray
Rear crew Rear crew

foldable 17" display foldable 17" display
Two seats with

fold-down backrests
Access to equipment allowing access to
stowage area from cabin rear equipment bay
SAR equipment stowage Stretcher
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Cabin Configuration Examples
SAR AW189
8 SEATS
SAR AW189
8 SEATS
1 STRETCHER CASE
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SAR AW189
4 FRONT ROW SEATS
2 REAR ROW SEATS WITH FOLDING BACKRESTS
2 NON-FOLDING REAR ROW SEATS
SAR AW189
2 STRETCHER CASES
2 x seats with folded backs

providing access to rear bay
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2 rear crew
2 MRT team
SAR AW189 4 additional cabin seats
2-MAN MRT & EQUIPMENT 2 x stretchers in rear stowage
6 hill bags (0.6x0.35x0.3m) blue boxes
1 x stretcher (1.2x0.6x0.4m) brown box
4 x rope bags (0.6x0.3x0.15m) green boxes
1 x crag bag (0.6x0.3x0.15) green box
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SAR AW189 Dräger

1 INCUBATOR TI 500
incubator
SAR AW189
CABIN DOME LIGHTS
NVG & WHITE
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Cabin Configuration - Stretcher Operations
SAR AW189
LOADING THE
FERNO STRETCHER
INTO THECABIN
A A
View looking forward

from Section AA
1.75 m
5 ft 9 in
2.44 m
8.0 ft
Section AA
Cabin profile section
with 6 ft (1.83m) 1.4 m
man kneeling 4.6 ft
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Role Equipment - Dual Hoist Installation
The rescue hoist installation consists of twin Goodrich hoists mounted side-by-side above the right hand
sliding cabin door. The system is electrically powered and electronically controlled with an assembly of
limit switches providing a number of safety and automatic control features. The hoists are normally
controlled by the Winch Operator using one of the two NVG-compatible control pendants. However, the
pilot can also control the operation through the hoist control switch on the collective grip and this will
override winch operator’s input.
Safety features include:

l With the exception of the cable and hook, all moving parts of the hoist assembly are
enclosed.
l Each D-lok hook consists of a double-latched, gated locking feature to prevent accidental
disengagement of the load.
l A cable cutting system that enables the Winch Operator to cut the hoist cable in the event
of an emergency which requires the hoist load to be jettisoned.
The leading characteristics are as follows:

l Electrical power requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115/200 VAC 3-phase 400 Hz
l Duty cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continuous duty
l Rated load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600 lb (272 kg)
l Limit load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,100 lb (952 kg)
l Reel-in rated speed with 600 lb (272 kg) load . . . . . 320 ft/min (97.5 m/min)
l Typical cable speed with 300 lb (136 kg) load . . . . . 345 ft/min (105.2 m/min)
l Control pendant weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 lb (0.68 kg)
l Ambient operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F)
l Total cable length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296 ft (90.2 m)
l Usable cable length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290 ft (88.4 m)
Automatic cable acceleration, deceleration and stopping

To protect the hoist system, the limit switch assembly provides the following functions:
l Initial reel-out speed is limited to 75 ft/min (23 m/min) until the hook is extended beyond
10.5 ft (3.2 m)
l During extended reel-out, the cable speed is reduced to a nominal speed of 75 ft/min
(23 m/min) when approximately 7 wraps of cable are left on the drum.
l At extreme length, the hoist motor will stop to prevent cable reel-out beyond 290 ft (88.4 m)
l On reeling-in, the cable speed will be reduced to 75 ft/min (23 m/min) when the cable hook
is approximately 10 ft (3 m) from its stowed position. On continuing to reel-in, the cable
speed is further reduced to 35 ft/min (11 m/min) when the hook reaches around 2 ft (0.6 m)
from its stowed position.
l Limit switches stop hoist motor operation when the hook is in the stowed position.
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Role Equipment - Dual Hoist Installation
Cable Cutters
Each hoist assembly incorporates an electronically initiated explosive cartridge actuated cable cutter
assembly. Cable cutter switches are located on the Winch Operator’s control panel and in the cockpit. A
manual ‘bolt cropper’ cable cutter is stowed adjacent to the Winch Operator’s station.
Hoist Control Pendants

Each control pendant comprises warning lights (CABLE, SLOW, TEMP and WTR), a variable REEL
IN/OUT thumb wheel, an intercom switch, a trim control switch and a cable length display.
l The variable speed cable reel IN/OUT switch is spring-loaded to the centre (off) position.
l The TEMP warning light indicates a hoist overtemperature condition.
l The WTR warning light will illuminate when the hover trim control switch is activated.
l The SLOW light illuminates whenever the hook is within 10 ft (3 m) from the full-in or full-out
settings of the limit switches.
l The CABLE light illuminates when a cable foul condition has been detected.
Winch Operator’s Hover Trim Control

l The 5-way Hover Trim Control on the pendant gives the Winch Operator limited lateral and
longitudinal groundspeed control when in the HOV mode (selected by the pilot).
Lights
l Two manoeuvrable hoist lights are installed under the helicopter, one on each side.
l Each light is independent of the
other and two control panels Cable length Warning
are mounted in the cabin, one indicator indicators
for each lamp
888 CABLE TEMP
UP
SLOW WTR
CABLE TEMP
R
F A
W
D L
F
T SLOW WTR
WTR
L
DN WTR
Hover trim
Cable reel control
IN/OUT
Thumb Intercom
wheel switch
velocity (underneath)
control
Winch Operator’s Pendant
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Role Equipment - Avionics
The Selex ES Aircraft and Mission Management System (AMMS)
The AMMS is a powerful system designed to provide data processing features in rotary wing aircraft and
performs the following functions:
l Controls and monitors sensors (on the engines, rotors, fuel and hydraulic systems)
l Interfaces with the Electronic Flight Instrument System ( EFIS) and the Engine Instrument
and Crew Alerting System (EICAS)
l Interfaces with the Communications, Navigation and Identification (CNI) Equipment
l Interfaces with the AFCS
l Provides the flight crew with digital maps, navigation and health data.
The AMMS is based on a core consisting of two identical computers synchronised and concurrently
performing the same operations in a master/hot-standby architecture which allows, in case of failure of
the Master, an automatic reconfiguration of all system functionalities resulting in high mission availability.
The Flight Management System (FMS) provides:

l Area navigation management
l Search pattern management
l Navigation database management
l Navigation display data management
l Helicopter and navigation performance computations
l Horizontal and vertical steering command generation for the AFCS
The Digital Map and symbol generation capability:

l Helicopter data upload and download
l Navigation data
l Comms data
l Map data
l Mission data
l HUMS data
l Maintenance data
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The 4-Axis Autopilot With SAR Modes and Search Patterns

The autopilot is a 4-axis digital automatic flight control system with the following SAR modes that can be
initiated by the pilot through the AFCS control panel located in the cockpit central console and stopped
at any time by either pilot to recover manual lateral and/or vertical control of the helicopter.
l Transition Down (TD)

l Transition Down to the Hover (TD/H)
l Hover Point Approach (HPA)
l Transition Up (TU)
l Mark-on target (MOT)
l Winch Operator trim (WTR)
The FMS software provides flight guidance to enable SAR search patterns to be flown
automatically and displayed on the cockpit screens. The following patterns may be selected by
the pilot fhrough the FMS pages:
1 2 5 6 9 10 13 14 8 E
4 5
1 Initial track
Initial track S
S E
3 2
3 4 7 8 11 12
7 6
Creeping Ladder (Line Ahead) Search Expanding Square (Box) Search
S - Start point E - End point

4
7
3 9 10
10 5 6
8
Initial track
S 1 1 2
Initial track
S
4 3
9 E
8 7
6 2
E 11
5
Sector (Cloverleaf) Search Parallel Sweep Search
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Communications
l Wulfsberg V/UHF AM/FM Flexcomm II radio and control panel - covers FM frequencies from
29 to 960 MHz and AM frequencies from 29.7 to 400 MHz
l NAT NPX-138 VHF/FM radio with guard received capability (NVG-compatible control panel
in the cabin) providing 100 channels and a scanning facility. The radio operates on
frequencies from 138 to 173.975 MHz (the marine VHF band is 156 to 162.025 MHz)
l Polycon wireless system (VHF/UHF) with external antenna - two transceivers
l Polycon dock station for recharging one transceiver
l Trulink wireless intercom system - two water-tight transceivers with water-tight helmet
connection. This system is a full duplex wireless communication system working on the
2.4 GHz band that allows crew members to have wireless transceivers linked to the aircraft
intercom (ICS)
l NAT ACP53 Intercom System comprises two station boxes in the cockpit and three in the
cabin. Ten cabin sockets also provided in the cabin. The ICS is zoned as follows:
l Zone 1 for the pilot and co-pilot
l Zone 2 for the rear crew in the cabin
l Zone 3 for a medical team isolated from the front and rear crew members
The system is configurable to enable the following:
l All crew, medical team and other cabin occupants to the linked
l Cabin isolated from the cockpit
l Medical team isolated from the front and rear crew
The pilots can isolate themselves from the cabin but will always maintain the ability to
override any rearcrew ICS selections
l Rockwell Collins HF radio 2 - 30 MHz in 100 Hz steps with selectable RF output power
levels. It provides six emergency channels plus all 249 maritime RT network channels in
permanent non-volatile memory (HF-9031)
l SATCOM Iridium Flightcell DZMX (fleet tracking, email capability, L-Band transceiver) with
cockpit control panel. This system provides GPS automatic position reporting and allows the
crew to communicate with fixed telephones, mobile/cellular telephones or other users of
Satcom devices via the Iridium network.
l Iridium Phone Mount system with recharger (stand-alone hand portable SATCOM model
Iridium 9555 in the cabin)
l Provision for the installation of a Cobham Chelton Tetra transceiver in the interseat console
accessible from the cabin
l Standard ATC installation - two VHF/AM radios
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Navigation
l Telephonics Weather/Search radar RDR-1500B+ (10" x 18" antenna and 180° scan) with an
NVG-compatible cockpit control panel. This radar can track up to 20 targets and provide the
following primary modes of operation:
l Weather Avoidance Modes (WX and WXA) providing continuous enroute precipitation-
related information
l Sea Surface Search and Terrain Mapping Mode (SRCH) to detect and display surface
targets down to a minimum tracking range of 150 m.
l Beacon, Detection and Navigation Mode (BCN) to interrogate, collect and locate beacon
transponders.
l Rockwell Collins TCAS II - detects the presence of nearby traffic equipped with TCAS and
provides visual (cockpit displays) and audible (through the ICS) resolution advisory
messages to the crew when traffic proximity becomes a safety threat.
l Dual digital moving map (DMAP) systems
l Cobham-Chelton Direction Finder with ‘On-Top’ Position Indicator provides the ability to
locate and steer to directional radio sources in the 30 to 470 MHz range. This system can
detect distress signals transmitted on 121.5 MHz (VHF), 156.525 MHz (GMDSS VHF DSC
Channel), 156.8 MHz (MAR), 243 MHz (UHF) and for Cospas-Sarsat beacon finding on
406.025/406.028 MHz frequencies. An ‘On-Top’ Position Indicator’ (OTPI) facility is provided
by the system which alerts the crew that the aircraft is directly on top of the received beacon.
The system features a multi-beacon mode of operation for detection of up to three SARBE 7
type V/UHF beacons and data message decoding received on Marine DSC and Cospas-
Sarsat channels.
l Helicopter Terrain Awareness Warning System (HTAWS). Using a colour coded display, this
system highlights areas of surrounding terrain above the aircraft’s current altitude that pose
a collision risk. In this event, audio warnings are heard by the pilots over the aircraft ICS.
HTAWS data is shown on the same screen as the route waypoint and leg displays
generated by the navigation computer.
l Saab R4A Transponder AIS integrated with the cockpit displays
l Standard ATC installation - two VOR/ILS/MB receivers
l One ADF receiver
l One DME
l One SBAS GPS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)
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Recorders
l Saab CR22 digital video HD recorder system with cockpit control panel and memory box.
Provides the ability to digitally record video and audio signals on to a removable Mass
Memory Module (MMC). It is designed to accommodate MMCs up to 100 GB memory
capacity. Recording time is dependent on video and audio compression rates which can be
adjusted by the user. The NVG-compatible control panel is located in the interseat console.
l A Sekai Electronic digital rescue hoist camera is installed on the right side of the airframe in
the proximity of the hoist rescue station and allows video recordings of winch operations to
be made.
l Tail fin camera - described later.
External Public Address System Loudspeaker

The 6-bell 700W external loudspeaker pack permits the crew to communicate with people on the
ground whilst remaining in flight. The External and Internal Public Address System (PA) installation
consists of an external loud speaker unit mounted under the tail cone and internally mounted
speakers. The loud speakers are controlled by a control panel mounted in the interseat console .
VOL PA WAIL EXT
RADIO YELP INT
This panel allows selection of internal (INT) or external

(EXT) speakers, siren tone (WAIL/YELP), volume
control and selection of PA or radio re-broadcast
(provisional only).
The control panel is interfaced with the aircraft ICS
audio panel. By selecting the ICS rotary switch to the PA
position, the pilot or copilot microphone messages may
be broadcast internally or externally. The PA panel is
NVIS green compliant.
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Role Equipment - FLIR
The Star Safire 380 HD FLIR system is a remote controlled day/night high resolution,
infrared (IR) imaging system with colour video. The system consists of a gyro-stabilised
Turret-FLIR Unit (TFU) mounted under the nose of the helicopter, a system contol unit
which consists of a mobile Universal Hand Control Unit
(UHCU) with all the controls necessary to operate the
FLIR turret and systems, and a System Control Unit
(SCU).
The FLIR Line of Sight (LOS), corresponding to the centre

of the image, can be directed to any position within the
Field of Regard (FOR) which is 30° to -120° in elevation
and 360° in azimuth from the forward position.
The FLIR imager incorporates:
l A short wave infrared camera (SWIR)
l A high definition electro-optical camera (HDEO)
l A high definition infrared camera (HDIR)

TFU
l A day/low light/near IR colour camera (HDLL)
l A Class 1 eye=safe laser range finder (ESLRF)
The FLIR/TV is interfaced with the Flight Management System to

receive the present position and UTC information and provides video
output that can be presented on the cockpit and mission console
displays.
The IR camera has five optical Fields of View and produces images in
total darkness or in low visibility or low contrast conditions. The FLIR
cameras provide video outputs that can be monitored on either pilot’s
Multi-Function Display. Either IR or EO images can be selected UHCU
independently on the pilot’s or copilot’s MFD or both images in
reduced format. Image blending is also enabled.
The FLIR can also be interfaced with the TrakkaBeam A300 for slaving commands and with the
RDR-1500B+ radar system to receive a position-point slaving command.
To prevent inadvertent firing of the ESLRF, the laser safety lock unit (LIU) incorporates an ARM
switch and a Weight-On-Wheels switch ensures that the laser cannot be used on the ground.
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Role Equipment - External Lighting
The SAR AW189 is equipped with comprehensive external and internal lighting systems designed
to provide appropriate illumination during all phases of a search and rescue operation. Externally,
the aircraft has an array of powerful fixed lights to illuminate the rescue scene. These are
augmented by steerable landing and search lights. The high intensity TrakkaBeam A800
searchlight mounted on the port side of the fuselage may be controlled by the rear crew in
conjunction with the EO and IR cameras to throw an intense beam exactly on the required location.
It is slaved to the FLIR Star Safire 380 HD.
The TrakkaBeam A800
l Bespoke Xenon lamp technology
l Optical elements provide effective collimation of the beam and
reduced stray light. This design eliminates the ‘black hole’ often
encountered in a narrow beam.
l Up to six different filters can be activated at the touch of a button
by the operator.
l Different filter options reduce the glare from fog or white sand.
TrakkaBeam A800 characteristics

l Power (watts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800
l Total lumens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,500
l Beam width (focus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4° - 13.3°
l Diameter at 3,300 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 ft (76 m) 40% of peak illuminance
l Recycle time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not required
l Gimbal control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 axis remote
l Azimuth rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +180° / -180° (non-continuous)
l Elevation rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +35° / -90°
l Starting time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 second
Other External Lights

l 2 fixed flood lights under the belly of the helicopter
l Main and tail rotor lighting system. This system consists of five dedicated LED type
lights:
l Two lights located in the sponson area provide illumination of the tail rotor and the
main rotor blade tips in a rearward direction, each providing a conical beam with an
angle of approximately 45°
l Three lights located on the top of the airframe illuminate the main rotor blade tips
each providing a conical beam with an angle of 30°
l 2 swivelling and retractable hoist lights installed under the helicopter, one on each side
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Role Equipment - Internal Lighting
Internal Lighting
The cabin is equipped with a lighting system specifically designed to provide appropriate
illumination for all circumstances encountered during a SAR mission including NVG operations and
the provision of medical attention to survivors. and casualties:
l 6 dome ceiling dome lights (NVG & white)
l 6 cabin emergency lights incorporated in the dome lights
l 4 detachable ‘cockpit-type’ utility lights (NVG & white) in the 4 corners of the cabin
l Helicopter Emergency Exits Light System (HEELS). This system is activated in
emergency conditions to facilitate the egress of the cockpit and cabin occupants when
the cabin becomes submerged, partially or completely, as a consequence of a
ditching. It consists of luminescent strip lights which indicate the extent of each
window and door. Five batteries power the system which is activated by water
sensors.
Fuel Tanks in Extended Range Configuration
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Two main tanks
Fuel Tank Capacities (nominal)

Tank (kg) (lb)
Extended range Main tanks (2) 1085 2392

belly tank
(Three fuel cells) Belly tank 984 2169
Total fuel capacity 2069 4561
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Safety Features
w Emergency flotation gear with w Damage and corrosion resistant
automatic deployment (sea state 6) composite blades
w Automatically Deployed Emergency w Bird strike resistant cockpit
Locator Transmitter (ADELT windscreens
TSO126 standard) with GPS
interface and GPS integrated
w Windscreen washing system
w Dual external liferafts each with 21

w Full Authority Digital Engine Control
(FADEC)
person capacity including PLB
(JTSO-126 standard) w High Intensity Radiated Field (HIRF)
and Lightning Electromagnetic
w Main gearbox 50 minute ‘run-dry’
Pulse (LEMP) resistant design.
capability
w Engine turbine burst containment
w Baggage bay smoke detection
w Crashworthy cockpit and cabin

w Wire strike protection cutter
mounted above the cockpit
seats
w Health & Usage Monitoring System
w High power to weight ratio giving
excellent single engine performance
w Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) w Relatively high main and tail rotors
w Helicopter Terrain and Warning provide a safer environment for
System (HTAWS) ground personnel
w Traffic Collision Avoidance System w Hydraulically actuated rotor brake
(TCAS II) w Enhanced 4-axis digital autopilot
w SkyConnect satellite with SAR modes
communications & flight tracking w Solid state Cockpit & Voice Flight
w Dual redundant architecture for Data Recorder (CVFDR) with
hydraulic, electrical, fuel and underwater locator beacon
avionics data bus systems w Tail fin camera (see next page)
w Two independent crashworthy main w Engines and APU fire detection and
fuel cells extinguishing systems
w One pressure (RHS) & two gravity w Heated engine intakes and fuel anti-
refuelling filling points (LHS & RHS) icing systems
w Cabin / cockpit emergency exit w Telephonics RDR-1500B+ colour
lights - Helicopter Emergency weather radar
Egress System (HEELS)
w Cockpit & cabin fire hand
w Curtain separation wall between the extinguishers (EU OPS 3 compliant)
cockpit and the cabin
w Dual anti-collision lights
w Fail safe construction in vital
airframe structural areas w Central maintenance computer
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Tail Fin Camera
Approximate 48° Vertical field of view
Coverage
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62° Horizontal field of view
The tail fin camera enables the

flight crew in the cockpit to check
visually the area of the engine
bays and the rear compartment
doors. The image is displayed on
one of the four cockpit Multi
Mission Displays (MMD) when
required.
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Crew l Comfortable seats with 4-point safety harness
and inertia reel
Comfort
Features l Environmental control system provides forced
ventilation, heating, and air conditioning
l Reduced vibration levels resulting from the

5-bladed main rotor system
l Cabin step to facilitate entry and exit
Optional l Full de-icing system (from mid-2016)

Capabilities l Cargo hook (max load 2,722 kg / 6,000 lb)
Aircraft l The Aircraft Monitoring & Management System

(AMMS) provides the following functions:
Equipment § Helicopter system status control & monitoring
& Systems § Warning, caution & advisory alarm generation
§ Communication & navigation management
§ Helicopter maintenance management
§ Helicopter database upload/download
§ Health, usage and diagnostic monitoring
l Hydraulic System:
§ Dual independent, redundant systems
§ Three main transmission driven mechanical
pumps
§ One electric motor driven hydraulic pump
§ Three main rotor dual servos
l Underfloor auxiliary fuel cells
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Aircraft l Engines:
Equipment § Two GE CT7-2E1 turboshaft engines with
integrated particle separator
& Systems § One Microturbo e-APU 60kW Auxiliary Power
(continued)
Unit
§ Two independent dual-channel FADECs with
auto-start, auto relight, engine controls for
normal, emergency and training operations
§ Electronic ECU for the APU
l Fuel System:
§ Two submerged booster pumps in fuel tanks
§ Engine crossfeed valves
l Electrical System:
§ DC / AC primary power generation system
provided by 3 independent 25kVA starter
generators
§ Three Transformer Rectifier Units
§ Cabin power outlets (2 x AC and 2 x DC)
l Cockpit Display System:

§ Dual pilot IFR instrumentation on four active
matrix 10" x 8" (254 x 203 mm) LCD glass
displays:
© Two Primary Flight Displays (PFD)
© Two Multifunction Mission Displays (MMD)
§ One integrated standby instrument system
§ Two radar altimeters
l Radio Communications & Navigation Systems:

§ Dual Flight Management Systems
§ Two VHF-AM radios
§ Two NAV (VOR/ILS/MKR) Receivers
§ One ADF
§ One DME
§ One transponder with Enhanced Surveillance
Mode (Mode S)
§ Dual Satellite-Based Augmentation System
GPS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS)
§ VHF-FM NTX-138 NAT radio
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AgustaWestland AW189

Search and Rescue

Confidence in flight. Worldwide.

The AgustaWestland 189 is an 8-tonne class medium twin-engine helicopter

The AW189's advanced Electrical Power Generation and Distribution System

A comprehensive Environmental Control System (ECS) provides fresh air

The comprehensive avionics suite

Multi-Function Display Multi-Function Display

Primary Flight Display (PFD) Primary Flight Display (PFD)

Multifunction Control Multifunction Control

Cabin volume Rear compartment volume

Principal Operating Limitations

Cockpit door windows

Jettisonable bubble windows

Sliding cabin doors

Port liferaft stowage Starboard liferaft stowage

Cockpit control panel

Beacon release unit

Activated manually, ‘G’ or

FLIR turret under nose

Rear crew hard points Goodrich

Full cabin sea tray

Rear crew Rear crew

Two seats with

SAR equipment stowage Stretcher

2 x seats with folded backs

SAR AW189 Dräger

View looking forward

Safety features include:

The leading characteristics are as follows:

Automatic cable acceleration, deceleration and stopping

Hoist Control Pendants

Winch Operator’s Hover Trim Control

Winch Operator’s Pendant

The Selex ES Aircraft and Mission Management System (AMMS)

The Flight Management System (FMS) provides:

The Digital Map and symbol generation capability:

The 4-Axis Autopilot With SAR Modes and Search Patterns

l Transition Down (TD)

S - Start point E - End point

External Public Address System Loudspeaker

VOL PA WAIL EXT

RADIO YELP INT

This panel allows selection of internal (INT) or external

The FLIR Line of Sight (LOS), corresponding to the centre

The FLIR imager incorporates:

l A short wave infrared camera (SWIR)

l A high definition electro-optical camera (HDEO)

l A high definition infrared camera (HDIR)

l A Class 1 eye=safe laser range finder (ESLRF)

The FLIR/TV is interfaced with the Flight Management System to

TrakkaBeam A800 characteristics

Other External Lights

Fuel Tanks in Extended Range Configuration

Two main tanks

Fuel Tank Capacities (nominal)

Extended range Main tanks (2) 1085 2392

Total fuel capacity 2069 4561

w Dual external liferafts each with 21