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The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provision of high quality and reliable communication systems in the Aircraft is the responsibility of the Contractor, and that Aircraft not meeting required standards at any time immediately prior to or during any Service Period will be considered Not Available.\n3.2. The installation and maintenance of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems and associated equipment and systems is the responsibility of the Contractor.\n3.3. The Contractor will ensure all necessary approvals and authorisations are obtained for the installation and operation of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems, and associated equipment and systems.\n3.4. The Aircraft must be equipped with at least one fully installed, impact-activated Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT):\na. capable of transmission on 406 Mhz with embedded GPS position; and\nb. located in an accessible position within the Aircraft, clearly indicated by prominent signs on both the inside and outside of the Aircraft; and\n3.5. 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The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the provision of high quality and reliable communication systems in the Aircraft is the responsibility of the Contractor, and that Aircraft not meeting required standards at any time immediately prior to or during any Service Period will be considered Not Available.\n3.2. The installation and maintenance of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems and associated equipment and systems is the responsibility of the Contractor.\n3.3. The Contractor will ensure all necessary approvals and authorisations are obtained for the installation and operation of all radios, avionics, telephones, public address and siren systems, tracking systems, and associated equipment and systems.\n3.4. The Aircraft must be equipped with at least one fully installed, impact-activated Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT):\na. capable of transmission on 406 Mhz with embedded GPS position; and\nb. located in an accessible position within the Aircraft, clearly indicated by prominent signs on both the inside and outside of the Aircraft; and\nc. capable of being removed and operated independently from the Aircraft.\n3.5. If the Aircraft does not have an ELT that is capable of being removed and operated independently from the Aircraft then the pilot must carry on their person a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), with embedded GPS position, in addition to the other ELT and PLB requirements of the clauses under this subheading.\n3.6. Aircraft must carry at least one PLB capable of transmission on 406 Mhz in addition to the other ELT and PLB requirements of the clauses under this subheading.\n3.7. Aircraft must be equipped with at least one Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) transponder with Mode C operation with the installation approved by CASA. The transponder must be operated in Mode C at all times when the Aircraft is flying.\n3.8. Aircraft must be equipped with at least two fully installed independent 720 channel, 118 Mhz to 136.5 Mhz VHF-AM \u201cCOMM\u201d transceivers (handheld transceivers are not acceptable).\n3.9. Aircraft must be equipped at the Contractors expense with two radio transceivers (auxiliary radios) specified by the Member purchasing the Services (handheld transceivers are not acceptable).\n3.10. [Strongly preferred] Auxiliary radios must be installed to provide for rapid, straightforward swapping of auxiliary radios for alternative auxiliary radios (for example when the Aircraft is required to operate in another state or territory).\n3.11. If required by the Member purchasing the Services, Aircraft must be equipped at the Contractor\u2019s expense with at least one terrestrial or satellite mobile telephone service active on a telephone network acceptable to NAFC and fully integrated into the Aircraft audio system.\n3.12. The Contractor is responsible for the fitting and installation of any auxiliary radios and aerials supplied by a Member including:\na. obtaining approvals required by Australian civil aviation legislation and regulations; and\nb. supplying suitable power (regulated, protected 13.8 Volts of at least 8 Amps to each transceiver, via a MS 3102 16 S 4 S socket); and\nc. supplying any additional wiring, plugs, cabling etc. that may be necessary for any particular installation; and\nd. provision of aerial wiring and bases (5/16\u201d, 26tpi); and\ne. integration into the Aircraft electrical and audio systems, including the provision of sidetone; and\nf. ongoing maintenance of the installation.\n3.13. The Contractor must ensure that the installation of auxiliary radios conforms to CASA and Member standards. Particular attention is paid to:\na. siting and mounting of control heads to provide optimum visibility, easy accessibility and optimum ergonomics for users; and\nb. siting of radios and wiring to protect against knocks, abrasion, temperature extremes and weather; and\nc. mounting of radio hardware to provide protection against vibration; and\nd. siting of aerials to assure high quality, reliable communications; and\ne. quality of power supply hardware and quality of power supplied; and\nf. quality of wiring and connectors; and\ng. quality of interfacing to audio systems, in particular the use of interfacing that automatically compensates for different microphone and headset characteristics and that reduces acoustic and electrical noise.\n3.14. Aircraft must be equipped with commercially designed and manufactured audio switching facilities serving all pilot positions, which enable the pilot and co-pilot (if applicable) positions to either selectively or simultaneously monitor received audio and to independently selectively transmit on the following transceivers, without removing or changing helmets or audio plugs:\na. all aeronautical VHF-AM \u201cCOMM\u201d transceivers; and\nb. auxiliary radios; and\nc. any mobile telephones required; and provides received audio to the pilot for any other navigational equipment requiring radio reception.\n3.15. Aircraft must be equipped with an intercom system that provides communication between the pilot and co-pilot positions.\n3.16. Aircraft required to carry passengers must be equipped with an intercom system that provides communication between the pilot and co-pilot positions and at least two other seating positions in the Aircraft.\n3.17. Unless otherwise specifically required by the Member, Aircraft audio systems should be configured to use headphones and microphones normally used in civilian operations.\n3.18. Except in the case of Aircraft that are normally flown by two pilots, any push-to-transmit or push-to-talk switch for the co-pilot position must be positioned to be ergonomically accessible to a passenger occupying the co-pilot seat, and must not be positioned on any flight control.", "hash": "ec91e1725caa82f2779d3efb193c698d", "id": 7}, {"snippet_links": [{"key": "in-addition-to-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [5, 23]}, {"key": "communication-requirements", "type": "definition", "offset": [37, 63]}, {"key": "schedule-5", "type": "clause", "offset": [67, 77]}, {"key": "requirements-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [150, 166]}, {"key": "air-attack-supervision", "type": "definition", "offset": [167, 189]}, {"key": "clause-3", "type": "definition", "offset": [202, 210]}, {"key": "schedule-b", "type": "definition", "offset": [214, 224]}, {"key": "the-aircraft", "type": "clause", "offset": [438, 450]}, {"key": "the-co", "type": "clause", "offset": [526, 532]}, {"key": "selection-panel", "type": "definition", "offset": [554, 569]}, {"key": "high-quality", "type": "clause", "offset": [603, 615]}, {"key": "required-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [746, 757]}, {"key": "provide-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [780, 791]}], "samples": [{"hash": "b0KMFiTADLZ", "uri": "/contracts/b0KMFiTADLZ#avionics-and-communications", "label": "Contract for Services", "score": 26.1681499913, "published": true}], "size": 2, "snippet": "3.1. In addition to the Avionics and Communication requirements of Schedule 5, Aircraft used for rappelling must meet the Avionics and Communications requirements for Air Attack Supervision Aircraft at clause 3 of Schedule B.\n3.2. In addition to the Avionics and Communication requirements of Schedule 5 and Schedule B, Aircraft must be equipped with a drop-lead assembly in the cabin, for use by the aircrewman, which provides access to the aircraft intercom and either:\na. provides transmit access to the radios selected on the co-pilot position audio selection panel, or\nb. is controlled be separate high quality audio selection panel, mounted such that it is easily and ergonomically accessible to the aircrewman.\n3.3. 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In addition to the Avionics and Communication requirements of Schedule 5, Aircraft used for winching must meet the Avionics and Communications requirements for Air Attack Supervision Aircraft at clause 3 of Schedule B.\n3.2. In addition to the Avionics and Communication requirements of Schedule 5 and Schedule B, Aircraft must be equipped with a drop-lead assembly in the cabin, for use by the winch operator, which provides access to the aircraft intercom and either:\na. provides transmit access to the radios selected on the co-pilot position audio selection panel, or\nb. is controlled by a separate high quality audio selection panel, mounted such that it is easily and ergonomically accessible to the winch operator.\n3.3. The drop-lead assembly required by the clause above must provide for radio transmit and intercom operation using a press to talk switch or switches on the drop lead.\na. a copy of the Tenderer\u2019s Operations Manual supplement for winching; and\nb. details of the Tenderer\u2019s check and training system; and\nc. detailed specifications of the winch equipment offered; and\nd. details of the pilots and crew that will be used to provide the Service Tenderers should also note that twin-engined helicopters are preferred for Services requiring winching capability, although single-engined helicopters will be considered. 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It typically outlines the specifications for the types of avionics equipment to be installed, such as radios, transponders, and navigation aids, and may set forth compliance with relevant aviation regulations or industry standards. By clearly establishing these requirements, the clause ensures that all parties understand the expectations for safe and effective aircraft operation, thereby reducing the risk of miscommunication or non-compliance with regulatory authorities."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}