Avionics Modernization Program
Abstract
Avionics Modernization Program (AMP): AMP implements Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM), navigation/safety capability and the All Weather Flight Control System (AWFCS). It installs directed navigation/safety equipment: Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), reducing the threat of controlled flight into terrain and mid-air collisions. CNS/ATM capability requirements are incorporated in the aircraft to meet current and future International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and to progress toward Next Gen Air Transportation System. AWFCS replaces low reliability line replaceable units (LRUs) in the automatic flight control system and replaces aging, non-supportable mechanical instruments in the engine and flight systems. Connectivity to mobility command and control capabilities is also incorporated in the AMP design. The TCAS portion was accelerated ahead of the rest of the AMP mod and was completed 31 Oct 02. The portion of avionics capability required for modernization that does not complete at the end of AMP development will be captured and funded in RERP. All other avionics capability will be captured in a separate follow-on block upgrade program. AMP requirements have been expanded to incorporate updates to the new avionics architecture, to include security enhancements to the Global Positioning System. Equipment Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMS) issues will be resolved to support continued operations through studies, development, and redesign efforts. FY 2010/2011: Funding required for development of the Pilot Assist Capability/Servo (PAC/Servo) capabilities for insertion in aircraft that have previously completed the AMP modification. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 674495_0401119F_7_3600_PB_2012
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