Functional Check Flight Symposium

1. Functional Check Flight Symposium Andre Tousignant C.I.M. Director Air Safety Investigation Office (ASIO) Bombardier Aerospace Vancouver Feb 8, 2011

2. Bombardier Aerospace Discussion / Agenda • Bombardier Flight Operations • Scheduled Maintenance • Lease Return / Transfer of Ownership • Functional Check Flights Guidance

3. 1 Bombardier Flight Operations Supports the following: • Production flights tests to validate the compliance of a new production aircraft to the type certificate • Experimental verses production flight tests • Specific training is required for both roles • Customer Acceptance Flights • Lease Return / Transfer of Ownership • “Specific” Functional Check Flights CS300 aircraft

4. 2 Scheduled Maintenance • Functional Check Flights should only be conducted as per the approved AMM Task • Dash-8: Only requirement is a trim check after an aileron replacement • CRJ: Only requirement is an optional ADG flight check (Task could be conducted on ground with a back drive unit) If Operator requires a Functional Check Flight post Maintenance, Bombardier Recommends a Normal Flight Profile

5. 2 Scheduled Maintenance • Normal Flight Profile • A flight similar in nature to the customers operational flight profile • Consider Date sensitive parts • Consider Cycle sensitive parts CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft

6. 3 Lease Return / Transfer of Ownership • Guidance on procedures acceptable for aircraft transfer / return. • Review the contract / lease. • Meet with the owner or their representative to discuss their requirements • Agree prior to the flight, what are the conditions of an acceptable flight • Ensure flight is flown in accordance with the AFM

7. 4 Functional Check Flight Guidance • Preparation • Conduct of Flight • Post-Flight Q400 NextGen aircraft

8. Functional Check Flight - Preparation The Aircraft • Why is a Functional Check Flight Required? • What was the condition of the aircraft prior to maintenance? • What areas of the aircraft were maintenance tasks carried out? • Did maintenance have any issues carrying out the maintenance tasks? • What is the current condition of the Aircraft? • What Aircraft Documents are valid for the Flight? Conduct a Detailed Briefing with the Maintenance Team

9. Functional Check Flight - Preparation The Flight Profile • Do you need ground runs? CS100 aircraft

10. Ground Runs Check for any Airport Restrictions

11. Functional Check Flight - Preparation The Flight Profile • Do you need ground runs? • Consider a “High Speed Taxi” • What is the Airport Crash Fire Response Level? (Departure and Alternate Airport) • Do you have two way comms with Maintenance during the flight? Talk to The Airport Authorities

12. Functional Check Flight - Preparation The Flight Profile • What airspace do you require? CRJ700 NextGen aircraft

13. Airspace Talk to Air Traffic Control - Time the Flight With Available Areas

14. Airspace Discuss Lost Comm Procedures

15. Functional Check Flight - Preparation The Flight Profile • What environmental conditions do you require? CRJ900 NextGen aircraft

16. Functional Check Flight - Preparation Environmental Factors to Consider: • VMC • IMC • Precipitation • Runway Condition • Turbulence • Day • Night

17. Functional Check Flight - Preparation Airport Considerations: • Minimum Weather for Take-off • Minimum Weather for Alternate Airport Bombardier uses a sliding scale for 1st Flights:

18. Functional Check Flight - Preparation The Flight Crew • Based on Aircraft condition/requirements, ATC limitations – Create a Functional Check Flight Profile and Check Flight Card. • Determine who needs to be on board? • Review Crew Qualifications / Recency • Systems Review of all system to be checked • Review Emergency Procedures related to Maintenance Completed • Review crew actions in the event of a system failure – Establish flight abort criteria Crew Must Understand the Operation of the Systems Recommend a Crew with Strong Technical Background

19. Functional Check Flight – Conduct of Flight • Component Level Pre-Flight walk around • A FCF walk around is not a normal walk around. • Crew Must be looking for the proper indications when selecting systems on/off, changing flight modes, or configuring the aircraft • Flight should be flown as per the plan • Points of interest should be noted by: • FDR Event Marker - Pressed • Log: Time of Event, Aircraft Altitude, Airspeed, & Configuration • If crew was conducting a maneuver or configuration change, document crew actions at the time of event • If at anytime a system failure occurs, the continuation of the flight should be assessed as per the defined Pre-Flight Abort Criteria Accept No Unnecessary Risk

20. Functional Check Flight – Post Flight • Provide a detailed debrief to Maintenance • Download the FDR for Review • Flight is not finished until the paperwork complete Ensure Maintenance Team Clearly Understands Any New Flight Discrepancies

21. Summary • Functional Check Flights must never intentionally go outside AFM limitations • Functional Check Flights should only be flown if required by the AMM and as per the AMM • If a Functional Check Flight is Required, Fly a Normal Profile • Prepare a detailed plan for the Functional Check Flight • “Fly the Plan” • If in doubt, land!