Which battery ETSO must the battery in a ULD authorised under ETSO-C200a meet, and what additional requirement applies to lithium-powered ULDs?

The battery must meet the minimum performance standard in the applicable battery ETSO, such as ETSO-C142a for non-rechargeable lithium cells and batteries. Lithium-powered ULDs must also meet the requirements in Appendix 1 of ETSO-C200a.

What is the failure condition classification for loss of the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 of ETSO-C200a?

Failure or loss of the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 is determined to be a minor failure condition.

What environmental standard applies to a device under ETSO-C200a?

The environmental standard is as specified in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.1.

What software and airborne electronic hardware requirements apply under ETSO-C200a?

Software must meet CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.2, and airborne electronic hardware must meet CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.3.

Where are the marking requirements for ETSO-C200a devices detailed?

Marking must be as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2.

How is the availability of the referenced SAE document handled for ETSO-C200a?

Availability of referenced documents is as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3.

ETSO-C200a

Q: What minimum performance standard must a Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Device (Acoustic) (Self-Powered) meet to be eligible for ETSO-C200a marking?

The device must meet the standards in SAE document AS6254A, Minimum Performance Standard for Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered), dated December 6, 2015.

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ETSO-C200a

ED Decision 2016/029/R

Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic)
(Self-Powered)

1 Applicability

This ETSO gives the requirements which Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered) that are designed and manufactured on or after the date of this ETSO must meet in order to be identified with the applicable ETSO marking.

2 Procedures

2.1 General

Applicable procedures are detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A.

2.2 Specific

None.

3 Technical conditions

3.1 Basic

3.1.1 Minimum performance standard

Standards set forth in the SAE document AS6254A Minimum Performance Standard for Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Devices (Acoustic) (Self-Powered), dated December 6, 2015.

3.1.2 Environmental standard

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.1.

3.1.3 Software

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.2.

3.1.4 Airborne electronic hardware

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.3.

3.2 Specific

The battery used in the ULD authorised under this ETSO must meet the minimum performance standard found in the applicable battery ETSO such as ETSO-C142a, Non-Rechargeable Lithium Cells and Batteries for ULD powered by Lithium primary batteries. Lithium powered ULD must also meet the requirements in Appendix 1 of this ETSO in addition to its battery meeting ETSO-C142a.

3.2.1 Failure condition classification

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 2.4.

Failure or loss of the function defined in paragraph 3.1.1 of this ETSO has been determined to be a minor failure condition.

4 Marking

4.1 General

Marking as detailed in CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 1.2.

4.2 Specific

None.

5 Availability of referenced document

See CS-ETSO, Subpart A, paragraph 3.

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Source-Title: ETSO-C200a View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-9269 Compare versions

Domain: Initial airworthiness

Amendedby: Amendment 12

Applicabilitydate: 19 December, 2016

Entryintoforcedate: 19 December, 2016

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2016/029/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: CS-ETSO

Typeofcontent: CS (Certification specification)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

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