CREW: U.S. Coast Guard: Deepwater Contract: MRS MPA Performance

United States Coast Guard
Medium Range Surveillance

Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MRS MPA)
Performance Specification
Revision F
Date: 25 May 2007
IPDE Master No:
Prepared for:
Commandant (ACS-4/MC)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 2nd Street, SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Prepared by:
United States Coast Guard Deepwater Program Office
Aviation Domain
1530 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400
Rossyln, VA 22209
CHANGE RECORD
Date Revision Reason for Change

01/12/04 29 Oct 2003 Release for USCG review. Modified
COMM table. Various changes for clarification
purposes.
09/09/04 A Updated as part of the informal CG
01/22/04 V2 review
Updated Non-C4ISR sections reflect
changes internal LM review
01/26/04 V3 comments
01/27/04 V4 Updated test tables
Updated C4ISR section with CG
02/04/04 V5 comments
02/05/04 V6 Update C4ISR V&V table
03/03/04 V7 Incorporate MPA IPT comments
03/19/04 V9 Update V & V tables
04/01/04 V12 Update ILS Section
04/02/04 V13 Update C4ISR Section
04/05/04 V14 Update ESM Section
Updated ESM Section and Logistics
04/06/04 V15 Section
04/07/04 V16 Update ESM Section
Update for GFE Safe Specifications
04/13/04 V17 and OTCIXS
Update requirements for Weight
Margin, Heating and Cooling
04/29/04 V18 Margin, and E3 HERO
Update V & V tables and C4ISR
05/19/04 V19 section
Incorporated Peer Review
06/01/04 V20 Comments
Incorporated changes from CASA
06/07/04 V21 review
Incorporated changes from Eagan
review plus CASA post review
follow-ups. Moved C4ISR
increments 2, and 4 requirements to
6/11/04 V22 Appendix A. Deleted GFE list
6/25/04 V23 MPA IPT Review
6/28/04 V24 Updated verification requirements
for the ESM
6/29/04 V25 Correct EO/IR, recording,
06 March 2007 MRS MPA Performance Specification
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Surveillance Mission time on scene,
and E3. Add “A” to the methods for
verifying internal noise levels.
09/17/04 B Change MFHBMAF from “196.0 FH” to “65.0 FH” and
MFHBUM from “20.0” to “15.0”, reflect increase of on-
scene endurance in the Surveillance Mission profile
coupled with a decrease in weight margin, and detail to
the EMI vulnerability evaluation requirement, and reflect
delay of the implementation of the requirement for the
Selective Availability and Anti-Spoofing Module
11/16/06 C Change adds aircraft jump seat with audio management
system, oxygen regulator and mask for each aircraft.
Changes low altitude requirement from 1,300 ft below

sea level to sea level.
Change adds operating/non-operating altitude

requirements for specific equipment
Change allows for compressed digital video imagery

recording using MPEG2 compression format
Change adds operating environments for specific

equipment
Changes TEMPEST requirements for individual MSP

items and equipment to TEMPEST requirements for the
complete integrated MSP
Changes EO/IR slant range from 12,000 feet to 1.4

nautical miles
01/19/07 D Change adds FAA Circular AC 43.13-1B CH 1,
"Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices -
Aircraft Inspection and Repair" and SAE AS50881,
"Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle" references and section
3.5.4.8.4, Electrical Wiring.
03/06/07 E Change adds operating environments for HF Modem
Q9604, SP-160-07 and PA-160-01 to section 3.3.3.1,
Temperature
Changes EO/IR slant range from 12,000 feet to 1.4

nautical miles in section 3.5.7.1.2.2, EO and IR
Corrects punctuation by adding a comma between

“...cockpit jump seat...” and “...audio management
system...” in section 3.5.4.10.12, Aircraft Jump Seat

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Change removes FAA Circular AC 43.13-1B CH 1,
"Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices -
Aircraft Inspection and Repair" from 2.1, Government
Documents
Change corrects a format error. First bullet in section

3.3.4.3 is changed to a sentence.
05/25/07 F Change to paragraph 3.5.4.12, “Materials” adds, “7075-
T-6 alloys greater than 0.080 inch thickness shall not be
used in the fabrication of the Mission System Pallet
(MSP), MSP components and MSP sub-components.

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LIST OF FIGURES ....................................................................................................................... ix
SECTION 1 SCOPE .................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Identification/Description ............................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .............................................................................. 1
2.1 Government Documents ................................................................................................. 1
2.2 Other Documents ............................................................................................................ 3
2.3 Non-Mandatory Guidance Documents ........................................................................... 3
SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................. 4
3.1 General............................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Aircraft Mission Requirements....................................................................................... 5
3.2.1 Plan for use ............................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1.1 Operational Profile................................................................................................. 5
3.2.1.2 Mission Profile....................................................................................................... 6
3.2.1.2.1 Alien Migration Interdiction Operations (AMIO) .............................................. 6
3.2.1.2.2 Deployed Port Operations, Security and Defense (DPOSD).............................. 6
3.2.1.2.3 Drug Interdiction................................................................................................. 6
3.2.1.2.4 Environmental Defense....................................................................................... 6
3.2.1.2.5 Foreign Vessel Inspection................................................................................... 6
3.2.1.2.6 General Defense Operations ............................................................................... 7
3.2.1.2.7 General Law Enforcement .................................................................................. 7
3.2.1.2.8 International Ice Patrol (IIP) ............................................................................... 7
3.2.1.2.9 Lightering Zone Enforcement............................................................................. 7
3.2.1.2.10 Living Marine Resource Enforcement (LMR) ............................................... 7
3.2.1.2.11 Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) ....................................................... 7
3.2.1.2.12 Maritime Pollution (MARPOL) Enforcement ................................................ 8
3.2.1.2.13 Search and Rescue (SAR)............................................................................... 8
3.2.1.2.14 Peacetime Military Engagement (PME) ......................................................... 8
3.2.1.3 Composite Mission flight profiles ......................................................................... 8
3.2.1.3.1 Surveillance Mission........................................................................................... 8
3.2.1.3.1.1 Surveillance Mission Profile........................................................................... 8
3.2.1.3.1.2 Diverting from Surveillance to SAR............................................................... 9
3.2.1.3.2 Logistic Transport Mission ................................................................................. 9
3.2.1.3.2.1 Logistics Transport Mission Profile................................................................ 9
3.2.1.3.3 Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission ..................................................................... 9
3.2.1.3.3.1 Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Profile ................................................... 10
3.3 Operational Environment.............................................................................................. 10
3.3.1 General.................................................................................................................. 10
3.3.2 Induced Environment............................................................................................ 10
3.3.3 Natural Environment............................................................................................. 10
3.3.3.1 Temperature ......................................................................................................... 10
3.3.3.1.1 Ground operating high temperature .................................................................. 11
3.3.3.1.2 Ground operating low temperature ................................................................... 11
3.3.3.1.3 Flight operating high temperature..................................................................... 11
3.3.3.1.4 Flight operating low temperature...................................................................... 11
3.3.3.1.5 Temperature Cycles .......................................................................................... 11
3.3.3.2 Humidity .............................................................................................................. 11

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3.3.3.3 Wind Speed.......................................................................................................... 11
3.3.3.4 Rainfall Rate ........................................................................................................ 12
3.3.3.4.1 Ground Operational Rainfall Rate .................................................................... 12
3.3.3.4.2 Flight Operational Rainfall Rate....................................................................... 12
3.3.3.5 Ice Accretion........................................................................................................ 12
3.3.3.6 Atmospheric Pressure .......................................................................................... 12
3.3.3.7 Salt Fog ................................................................................................................ 12
3.3.3.8 Solar Radiation Intensity...................................................................................... 12
3.3.3.9 Bird Strikes .......................................................................................................... 12
3.3.4 Cockpit and Cargo Compartment Environment .................................................. 13
3.3.4.1 General................................................................................................................. 13
3.3.4.2 Cold Ground Ambient.......................................................................................... 13
3.3.4.3 Standard Ground Ambient ................................................................................... 13
3.3.4.4 Hot Ground Ambient ........................................................................................... 13
3.3.5 Electromagnetic Environment .............................................................................. 14
3.4 Interfaces....................................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1 Aircrew/Vehicle Interfaces ................................................................................... 15
3.4.1.1 Aircrew Anthropometrics .................................................................................... 15
3.4.1.2 Controls and Displays .......................................................................................... 15
3.4.1.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Advisories.................................................................... 15
3.4.1.4 Interior Vision...................................................................................................... 15
3.4.1.5 Exterior Vision..................................................................................................... 16
3.4.1.5.1 Cockpit Exterior Vision .................................................................................... 16
3.4.1.5.2 Observer Station Exterior Vision...................................................................... 16
3.4.2 Communication, Radio Navigation, and Identification Interfaces ....................... 16
3.4.3 External Interface.................................................................................................. 16
3.4.3.1 USCG Air Station and Shore Facilities Interface ................................................ 16
3.4.3.1.1 Electrical Interface ............................................................................................ 16
3.4.3.1.2 Refueling and Defueling Interface.................................................................... 16
3.4.3.1.3 Other Facility Interfaces ................................................................................... 16
3.4.3.2 Ship and Other Unit Interfaces ............................................................................ 16
3.5 Aircraft Functional Requirements................................................................................. 16
3.5.1 Service Life........................................................................................................... 16
3.5.1.1 Damage/Fault Tolerance...................................................................................... 17
3.5.1.2 Operation Inspection............................................................................................ 17
3.5.2 Aircraft Threat Environment................................................................................. 17
3.5.3 Aircraft Loss Rate ................................................................................................. 17
3.5.4 Aircraft Characteristics ......................................................................................... 17
3.5.4.1 Aircraft Flight Envelope ...................................................................................... 17
3.5.4.2 Aircraft Flying Qualities ...................................................................................... 18
3.5.4.3 Aircraft Maneuverability ..................................................................................... 18
3.5.4.4 Aircraft Performance with One Engine Inoperative ............................................ 18
3.5.4.5 Aircraft Ground Performance .............................................................................. 18
3.5.4.6 Fuel Designation .................................................................................................. 18
3.5.4.7 Integrated Mission Turnaround Time .................................................................. 18
3.5.4.8 Aircraft Electrical System.................................................................................... 19

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3.5.4.8.1 28 Volt DC....................................................................................................... 19
3.5.4.8.2 115 Volt 400 Hz AC ....................................................................................... 19
3.5.4.8.3 110-115 Volt 60 Hz Electrical Power............................................................... 19
3.5.4.8.4 Electrical Wiring............................................................................................... 19
3.5.4.9 Aircraft Lighting .................................................................................................. 19
3.5.4.9.1 Exterior Lighting............................................................................................... 19
3.5.4.9.1.1 NVG Compatible Exterior Lighting ............................................................. 19
3.5.4.9.1.2 Automatic Flashing Landing Lights ............................................................. 19
3.5.4.9.1.3 Insignia Lighting........................................................................................... 19
3.5.4.9.2 Interior Lighting................................................................................................ 19
3.5.4.9.2.1 White Lighting .............................................................................................. 19
3.5.4.9.2.2 NVG Compatible Lighting ........................................................................... 20
3.5.4.10 Aircraft Furnishings .......................................................................................... 20
3.5.4.10.1 Independent Ground Power .......................................................................... 20
3.5.4.10.2 Lavatory ........................................................................................................ 20
3.5.4.10.3 Crew Rest Station ........................................................................................ 20
3.5.4.10.4 Furnishings for Mass-Casualty Evacuation ................................................. 20
3.5.4.10.5 Furnishing for Transporting Patients in Stokes Litters ................................ 21
3.5.4.10.6 Furnishings for Passenger Transport ........................................................... 21
3.5.4.10.6.1 Passenger Transport Using Seat Pallets....................................................... 21
3.5.4.10.6.2 Passenger Transport Using Troop Seats ...................................................... 21
3.5.4.10.7 Cargo Transport ............................................................................................ 21
3.5.4.10.7.1 Furnishings for Cargo Transport................................................................... 21
3.5.4.10.7.2 Marking of Cargo Compartment................................................................... 21
3.5.4.10.7.3 Cargo Weight and Balance ........................................................................... 21
3.5.4.10.8 Safe .............................................................................................................. 22
3.5.4.10.9 Provisions for Destroying Classified Materials ........................................... 22
3.5.4.10.10 Aircraft Security............................................................................................ 22
3.5.4.10.11 Aircraft Galley .............................................................................................. 22
3.5.4.10.12 Aircraft Jump Seat ........................................................................................ 22
3.5.4.11 Aircraft Exterior Paint and Finish..................................................................... 23
3.5.4.12 Materials ........................................................................................................... 23
3.5.4.13 Aircraft Launch and Recovery.......................................................................... 23
3.5.5 Aircraft Readiness and Logistics .......................................................................... 23
3.5.5.1 Aircraft Supportability, Reliability, and Maintainability..................................... 23
3.5.5.1.1 Reliability.......................................................................................................... 24
3.5.5.1.2 Maintainability.................................................................................................. 24
3.5.5.2 Mission Pallet System Readiness and Logistics .................................................. 25
3.5.5.2.1 Reliability.......................................................................................................... 25
3.5.5.2.2 Maintainability.................................................................................................. 25
3.5.5.2.3 Health Monitoring............................................................................................. 25
3.5.5.2.4 Built-In Test (BIT)............................................................................................ 25
3.5.5.3 Manning ............................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.4 System Safety....................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.4.1 Energetics.......................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5.4.2 System Design and Analysis............................................................................. 26

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3.5.5.5 Human Engineering ............................................................................................. 26
3.5.5.6 Support and Test Equipment................................................................................ 27
3.5.5.7 Technical Data ..................................................................................................... 27
3.5.6 Survivability and Crash Worthiness ..................................................................... 27
3.5.7 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and
Reconnaissance (C4ISR) ...................................................................................................... 28
3.5.7.1 C4ISR System Capabilities without the C4ISR Mission System Pallet Installed 29
3.5.7.1.1 Cockpit Sensor Control and Display System (CSC&DS) ................................ 29
3.5.7.1.2 Sensors .............................................................................................................. 29
3.5.7.1.2.1 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR) ........................................................................... 29
3.5.7.1.2.2 Electro Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR)......................................................... 29
3.5.7.1.2.3 Automatic Identification System (AIS) ........................................................ 30
3.5.7.1.3 Communications ............................................................................................... 30
3.5.7.1.4 Network & Infrastructure.................................................................................. 31
3.5.7.1.4.1 Data Recording ............................................................................................. 31
3.5.7.2 C4ISR system capabilities with the C4ISR Mission System Pallet Installed...... 32
3.5.7.2.1 U. S. Coast Guard “Standard Image” Computer Software ............................... 32
3.5.7.2.2 CG C2 System................................................................................................... 32
3.5.7.2.2.1 Mission Planning .......................................................................................... 32
3.5.7.2.2.1.1 Common Operational Picture ....................................................................... 32
3.5.7.2.2.1.2 Tasking.......................................................................................................... 33
3.5.7.2.2.1.3 Asset Status................................................................................................... 33
3.5.7.2.2.1.4 Reports .......................................................................................................... 33
3.5.7.2.2.2 CG-C2 Input Information ............................................................................. 34
3.5.7.2.2.2.1 Logistics Information.................................................................................... 34
3.5.7.2.2.2.1.1 Human System Engineering ...................................................................... 34
3.5.7.2.2.2.2 Navigation Information................................................................................. 34
3.5.7.2.2.2.3 Communications Information ....................................................................... 34
3.5.7.2.2.2.4 Sensor information........................................................................................ 34
3.5.7.2.2.2.5 Planning information .................................................................................... 35
3.5.7.2.2.2.6 Status and Alert Information......................................................................... 35
3.5.7.2.2.3 Charting and Track Management.................................................................. 35
3.5.7.2.2.3.1 Track input .................................................................................................... 35
3.5.7.2.2.3.2 Database........................................................................................................ 36
3.5.7.2.2.3.3 Dissemination ............................................................................................... 36
3.5.7.2.2.3.4 Track associations......................................................................................... 36
3.5.7.2.2.3.5 Tracks and Queries ....................................................................................... 36
3.5.7.2.2.3.6 Track Correlation .......................................................................................... 37
3.5.7.2.2.3.7 Displays......................................................................................................... 37
3.5.7.2.2.3.8 Targets of Interest- Reserved ........................................................................ 38
3.5.7.2.2.4 CG-C2 Operator Aids- Reserved .................................................................. 38
3.5.7.2.2.4.1 Task Management-Reserved......................................................................... 38
3.5.7.2.2.4.2 Video............................................................................................................. 38
3.5.7.2.2.4.3 Communications ........................................................................................... 39
3.5.7.2.2.5 Mission Support and Decision Aids ............................................................. 39
3.5.7.2.2.5.1 All missions .................................................................................................. 39

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3.5.7.2.2.5.2 SAR............................................................................................................... 39
3.5.7.2.2.5.3 Law enforcement .......................................................................................... 39
3.5.7.2.3 Sensor Systems ................................................................................................. 39
3.5.7.2.3.1 Multi-Mode Radar System............................................................................ 40
3.5.7.2.3.2 EO/IR System ............................................................................................... 40
3.5.7.2.3.3 Direction Finder (DF) ................................................................................... 41
3.5.7.2.3.5 ESM System ................................................................................................. 41
3.5.7.2.4 Communications System .................................................................................. 41
3.5.7.2.4.1 Exterior Communications ............................................................................. 41
3.5.7.2.4.2 MSP Intercommunication System (ICS) ...................................................... 43
3.5.7.2.5 Pallet Network & Infrastructure........................................................................ 43
3.5.7.2.5.1 Tempest......................................................................................................... 43
3.5.7.2.5.2 Data Recording ............................................................................................. 43
3.5.7.2.5.3 Network Connectivity................................................................................... 44
3.5.7.2.6 Electronic Surveillance Measures (ESM) C2 ................................................... 44
3.5.7.3 Mission System Pallet Weight and Power ........................................................... 44
3.5.8 Navigation............................................................................................................. 44
3.5.8.1 Required Navigation Performance (RNP) ........................................................... 44
3.5.8.2 Computed Air Release Point (CARP)................................................................. 44
3.5.8.3 Search Area Navigation ....................................................................................... 44
3.5.8.4 Long Range Navigation ....................................................................................... 45
3.5.8.5 VOR/ILS .............................................................................................................. 45
3.5.8.6 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) ..................................................................... 46
3.5.8.7 Direction Finder (DF) .......................................................................................... 46
3.5.8.8 TACAN................................................................................................................ 46
3.5.8.9 Automatic Flight Control..................................................................................... 47
3.5.9 Transponder Systems ........................................................................................... 47
3.5.10 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)...................................... 47
3.5.11 Flight Safety System ............................................................................................ 47
3.5.11.1 Weather Radar .................................................................................................. 47
3.5.11.2 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System................................................. 48
3.5.11.3 Radio Altimeter (RADALT)............................................................................. 48
3.5.11.4 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) ............................................................ 48
3.5.11.5 Recording Systems............................................................................................ 49
3.5.11.5.1 Flight Data Recorder..................................................................................... 49
3.5.11.5.2 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).................................................................... 49
3.5.12 Time Standard and Frequency Reference ............................................................ 49
3.5.13 Internal Communications System (ICS) .............................................................. 49
3.5.13.1 Integrated Voice Communications ................................................................... 50
3.5.13.2 Integrated Voice Terminals............................................................................... 50
3.5.13.3 Discrete Internal Communications ................................................................... 50
3.5.14 Aircraft Auxiliary Equipment/Systems................................................................ 50
3.5.15 Aircraft Margins................................................................................................... 50
3.5.15.1 Weights ............................................................................................................. 50
3.5.15.2 Environmental Control Margin......................................................................... 50
3.5.15.3 Electrical Load Margin ..................................................................................... 51

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3.5.16 Environmental Requirements............................................................................... 51
3.5.16.1 Airborne Emissions........................................................................................... 51
3.5.16.2 Hazardous Materials ......................................................................................... 51
3.5.16.3 Noise ................................................................................................................. 51
3.5.16.3.1 External Noise............................................................................................... 51
3.5.16.3.2 Internal Noise................................................................................................ 51
3.6 Government Furnished Equipment ............................................................................... 51
SECTION 4 VERIFICATION................................................................................................... 52
4.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................ 52
4.2 Test and Evaluation....................................................................................................... 52
4.3 Post Delivery Demonstration and Trials....................................................................... 52
SECTION 5 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS .................................................................... 86
5.1 List of Definitions ......................................................................................................... 86
5.1.1 Deepwater Area of Responsibility ........................................................................ 86
5.1.2 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) ......................................................................... 86
5.1.3 High Interest Grid (HIG) ...................................................................................... 86
5.1.4 Human Systems Integration (HSI)........................................................................ 86
5.1.5 Low Threat Environment...................................................................................... 86
5.1.6 National Emergency Response Operations........................................................... 86
5.1.7 Search and Rescue (SAR) AOR. .......................................................................... 86
5.1.8 Sustained presence ................................................................................................ 87
5.1.9 Targets of Interest (TOI)....................................................................................... 87
5.2 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................................ 87

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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 3.2.2.8 - 1 Solar Radiation Intensity versus Altitude................................12
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Yearly Operating Profile……...............................................................5

Table 2 Reliability Requirements.....................................................................24
Table 3 Maintainability Requirements……….................................................24
Table 4 Reliability Requirements…….............................................................25
Table 5 Maintainability Requirements .............................................................25
APPENDIX A
Increments 2, 3 and 4 Requirements...........................................................................A1

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SECTION 1 SCOPE
This Performance Specification is for a fixed wing aircraft and associated mission systems to
support the integral Medium Range Surveillance Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MRS MPA) for the
Deepwater Program. The aircraft described in this specification is based upon a Commercial and
Non-Developmental Item (CANDI) aircraft, modified and equipped to be employed in the U.S.
Coast Guard Integrated Deepwater System. The basic aircraft is an EADS CASA CN-235-
300M.
1.1 Identification/Description
The MRS MPA is a surveillance and transport fixed-wing aircraft that will be used to perform
search and rescue, enforcement of laws and treaties including illegal drug interdiction, marine
environmental protection, military readiness, and International Ice Patrol missions, as well as
cargo and personnel transport. For purposes of this specification, reference to the MRS MPA
includes the air vehicle and all C4ISR systems (including the mission systems pallet). The
selected airframe for this MRS MPA role is the EADS CASA CN-235-300M.
The CN-235-300M is a version of the EADS CASA CN-235 family of twin-turboprop military
transport aircraft.
A land-based fixed-wing transport, the CN-235-300M is powered by two General Electric CT7-
9C3 turboprop engines turning Hamilton Standard HS 14RF-37 variable pitch propellers. The
airframe is a high wing monoplane with wing-mounted engine nacelles and a cargo ramp situated
at the rear of the fuselage. USCG MRS MPA unique airframe configuration items include
observer windows, rafts, and a flare launcher. A quick-change “roll-on-roll-off” (RO-RO) C4ISR
mission pallet provides rapid aircraft surveillance-transport reconfiguration. The observer
stations and airliner seating are easily installed or removed for reconfiguring the cabin. Standard
military seating (rag-and-tube troop seats) may also be employed for maximum passenger
density.
The CN-235-300M will be equipped with communication, navigation, and surveillance systems
for world-wide operations in civilian and military airspace, and it will have the capability for an
C4ISR Mission System Pallet (MSP) package that includes integration of mission sensors and
software.
SECTION 2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.
2.1 Government Documents

DOCUMENT TITLE REVISION DATE
NUMBER
SPS System Performance Specification E Feb 2001
(SPS) for the Integrated Deepwater
System (IDS), Deepwater Project
Office, Commandant (G-ADW), U.S.

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NUMBER
Coast Guard, 2100 Second Street, SW,
Washington DC 20593
SN/Circular 222 International Organization (IMO) - 28 Oct 2002
Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
CGTO PG-85-00-60 US Coast Guard Corrosion Control - 15 Jan 2000
Process Guide
COMDTINST Emergency Planning and Community - Jun 1994
16455.10 Right-to-Know Act and Pollution
Prevention
COMDTINST Hazardous Waste Management Manual B Mar 1992
16478.1
MIL-F-17874 Fuel Systems, Aircraft, Installation and B 12 Aug 1985
Test of
MIL-L-37957 Litters, Rigid, Stokes A 24 Jan 1992
MIL-DTL-7700 Flight Manuals, Air Refueling G 13 May 2002
Procedures, and Abbreviated Checklists
MIL-PRF-7700 Flight Manuals and Abbreviated F 1 March 1996
Checklists
MIL-STD-1472 Human Engineering F 5 Dec 2003
Notice 1
MIL-STD-1474 Noise Limits D 29Aug1997
MIL-HDBK-232A RED/BLACK Engineering Instillation Notice 2 24 Oct 2000
Guidelines
MIL-STD-2525 Common Warfighting Symbology B 30 Jan 1999
MIL-STD-3009 Lighting, Aircraft, Night Vision Notice 1 04 Oct 2002
Imaging System (NVIS) Compatible
MIL-STD-464 Electromagnetic Environmental Effects A 19 Dec 2002
Requirements for Systems
MIL-STD-7080 Selection and Installation of Aircraft - 31 May 1994
Electric Equipment
Title 14 CFR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards: Transport Various Various
Category Airplanes
Title 14 CFR Part 34 Fuel Venting and Exhaust Emission Various Various
Requirements for Turbine Engine
Powered Airplanes
Title 14 CFR Part 36 Noise Standards Aircraft Type and Various Various
Airworthiness Certifications
Title 14 CFR Part 125 Certification And Operations: Airplanes Various Various
Having A Seating Capacity Of 20 Or
More Passengers Or A Maximum
Payload Capacity Of 6,000 Pounds Or
More; And Rules Governing Persons
On Board Such Aircraft

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2.2 Other Documents
NUMBER
ARINC 573 Aircraft Integrated Data System Mark 2 - Dec 1974
(AIDS Mark 2)
D.T. 98-3004 Model CN-235-300M INTA Approved - 3 Dec 1998
Aircraft Flight Manual, including
Appendix 1
CNSS Non-Stop Evaluation Standard Oct 02
TEMPEST 01-02
NSTISSAM Compromising Emanations Laboratory 15 Dec 1992
TEMPEST 1-92 Test Requirements, Electromagnetic
NSTISSAM RED/BLACK Installation Guidelines 12 Dec 1995
TEMPEST 2-95
NACSEM 5201 (C) TEMPEST Guidelines for Equipment Sept 1978
Systems Design Standard (U)
NAS 411 Materials Hazardous Management - 11 Mar 1994
Program
RTCA/DO-160 Environmental Conditions and Test D Chg 1- 3 29 Jul 1997
Procedures for Airborne Equipment
I039 (CDRL) MRS MPA CONOPS - 23 April 2003
SAE AS50881 Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle C October 2006
2.3 Non-Mandatory Guidance Documents

NUMBER
DOD-HDBK-743 Anthropometry of U.S. Military Personnel A 13 Feb 1991
(Metric)
MIL-HDBK-310 Global Climatic Data for Developing - 23 Jun 1997
Military Products
FAA AC-25.1309-1A Systems Design and Analysis - 21 Jun 1988
FAA-AC-25.11 Transport Category Airplane Electronic - 16 July 1987
Display Systems
FAA-AC-25.773-1 Pilot Compartment View Design - 8 Jan 1993
Considerations
FAA-AC-25.1419-1 Certification of Transport Category - 18 Aug
Airplanes for Flight in Icing Conditions. 1999
JSSG-2010 Crew Systems - 30 Oct 1998

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SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
The MRS MPA will be certified in accordance with appropriate parts of 14 CFR.
The aircraft shall be certified by INTA (Instituto Nacional Tecnica Aeroespacial) under FAR
Part 25, except for items needed for the specific military use of the aircraft which will be
certified in accordance a Certification Plan approved by INTA. The specific military items will
include but not limited to:
Operation with increased gross weight and associated operating limitations

Military cargo and personnel transport
Aerial deliveries
Aircraft performance based on MIL-PRF-7700F
Operation with night vision goggles
Military avionics
Where the aircraft has not been modified, the original certificate shall apply.
Where the aircraft has been modified, the major modifications as defined by the certification
authority (INTA) shall be certified in accordance with the appropriate amendments in effect as of
25 June 2002.
Where the aircraft has been modified, the minor modifications shall be certified in accordance
with the original certificate and its amendments.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 21.29 and 14
CFR Part 25, effective 1 February 1965 including Amendments 25-1 through 25-59,
25-61, and 25-62.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.1419,
Amendment 25-23 for parts not changed or not affected by the change.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.1419,
Amendment 25-72 for the airframe Ice Protection System.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.1316 at
Amendment 25-80 for the Integrated Electronic Display System.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.905(d) at
Amendment 25-72 for the propellers.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.365(e) at
Amendment 25-71 for pressurized compartment loads.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.571(e) (2)
at Amendment 25-72 for damage-tolerance and fatigue evaluation of structure.
Amendment 25-72 for Ditching Provisions.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.807(e) at
Amendment 25-94 for Uniformity of Emergency Exits.

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Amendment 25-79 for Safety Equipment.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 25.1415(a) at
Amendment 25-82 for Ditching Equipment.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 34, Amendments
34-1 through 34-2.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Part 36, effective 1
December 1969 including Amendments 36-1 through 36-18.
Amendment 25-65 for Flight Recorders.
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR Section 125.227 for
Flight Recorders.
3.2 Aircraft Mission Requirements

The aircraft will conduct Surveillance, Detection, Classification, Identification, and Prosecution
(SDCIP) and Logistics missions in support of the fourteen congressionally mandated missions,
Training, and National Emergency Response Operations (NERO) and support non-Deepwater
missions. The principal requirements for these missions are range, endurance, and a rear cargo
ramp and door for aerial deliveries and for loading and offloading palletized cargo. In the
transport configuration, the MRS MPA will be able to divert to support urgent SAR and LE.
3.2.1 Plan for use

This aircraft will be used to support USCG Deepwater and non-Deepwater missions. The
aircraft will be based at multiple air stations, and are expected to operate an average of 1,200
flight hours per operational aircraft per year. The aircraft will be used to perform or provide
support for the missions listed by the USCG Deepwater specification.
3.2.1.1 Operational Profile

The MRS MPA will support the fourteen mandated mission plus US Coast Guard training and
non-Deepwater missions. Table 1 reflects notional mission mix.
MISSION DESCRIPTION HOURS/YEAR

Alien Migration Interdiction Operations (AMIO) 200
Deployed Port Operations, Security and Defense (DPOSD) < 10
Drug Interdiction 200
Environmental Defense < 10
Foreign Vessel Inspection (FVI) < 10
General Defense Operations < 10
General Law Enforcement (GLE) < 10
International Ice Patrol (IIP) 50
Lightering Zone Enforcement (LZE) < 10

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MISSION DESCRIPTION HOURS/YEAR
Living Marine Resource Enforcement (LMR) 300
Maritime Interception Operations (MIO) < 10
Maritime Pollution (MARPOL) Enforcement < 10
Search and Rescue (SAR) 200
Peacetime Military Engagement (PME) < 10
USCG Training and Non-Deepwater Missions 240
Table 1 - Yearly Operating Profile
3.2.1.2 Mission Profile

The CN-235-300M aircraft when equipped with appropriate Mission Systems will perform the
profiles described below:
3.2.1.2.1 Alien Migration Interdiction Operations (AMIO)

Proactive patrols are required to counter the normal flow of illegal migrants. These patrols
require surveillance of assigned areas where suspected illegal migration may occur, and the
capability to vector surface assets to suspect vessels. The MRS MPA will support this mission in
accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.2.2 Deployed Port Operations, Security and Defense (DPOSD)

This profile requires the MRS MPA to conduct thorough surveillance of an assigned area of
operations, and to dispatch appropriate assets to investigate any threat to security. Assets are
capable of sustained presence. The MRS MPA may provide logistics support for initial
deployment and for sustaining operations. The MRS MPA will support this mission in
accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.2.3 Drug Interdiction

The key requirements for successful drug interdiction are surveillance and persistent presence in
areas where the possibility of contraband smuggling exists. Drug interdiction operations require
the capability to respond to intelligence information and known incidents of drug smuggling,
such as air drops or mother ship rendezvous, as they occur. Additionally, these operations require
the ability to vector boarding teams and to maintain an extended on-scene presence that provides
a visible deterrence to the smuggler. These missions may include visual, EO/IR, and radar
search and surveillance profiles. The MRS MPA will support this mission in accordance with
the MRS MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.2.4 Environmental Defense

The MRS MPA will provide support for environmental defense operations. This includes
surveillance and logistics support of operations to mitigate environmental incidents and detection
and tracking of suspected violators of environmental regulations. The MRS MPA will support
this mission in accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.2.5 Foreign Vessel Inspection

The MRS MPA will support Foreign Vessel Inspections in accordance with the MRS MPA
CONOPS.

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3.2.1.2.6 General Defense Operations
Assets must be capable of operating worldwide in both civilian and military airspace with
sustained presence in the area of responsibility. The MRS MPA will provide logistics support
and surveillance to support USCG and DOD and NATO defense operations. The MRS MPA
will support this mission in accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS, CDRL I039.
3.2.1.2.7 General Law Enforcement

Prosecution of this mission requires both proactive patrolling and a reactive response to
intelligence information. The current scope of the operations is minor and the pro-active portion
of the mission is conducted frequently as a secondary outcome of fisheries, AMIO, or counter
drug patrols. The response to specific intelligence is handled on a case-by-case basis according
to the reliability of the information and availability of an asset. The MRS MPA will support this
mission in accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS, CDRL I039.
3.2.1.2.8 International Ice Patrol (IIP)

The Coast Guard has responsibility for observing, reporting, and tracking the movement of
icebergs in the vicinity of North Atlantic shipping routes and broadcasting shipping advisories
whenever icebergs threaten those shipping routes. The HC-130H has been the primary platform
for these missions. The MRS MPA may be used to augment HC-130H, High Altitude
Endurance Unmanned Air Vehicle (HAEUAV), or advanced C4ISR system operations when
conditions and aircraft availability so warrant. The MRS MPA will support this mission in
accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS, CDRL I039.
3.2.1.2.9 Lightering Zone Enforcement

The MRS MPA will be capable of supporting Lightering Zone Enforcement in accordance with
the MRS MPA CONOPS, CDRL I039.
3.2.1.2.10 Living Marine Resource Enforcement (LMR)

To meet the objectives of the Coast Guard fisheries law enforcement program, it is necessary for
the Coast Guard to project a sustained presence throughout the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ), along its boundary, and in international areas of interest to the U.S. This presence must
have the capability to deter illegal or unauthorized activity by documenting violations. The MRS
MPA will provide surveillance, and it will document suspected violations using the recording
capability of its EO/IR system. The MRS MPA will support LMR missions in accordance with
the MRS MPA CONOPS, CDRL I039.
3.2.1.2.11 Maritime Interception Operations (MIO)

Assets are required to conduct thorough surveillance of assigned areas of responsibility (AOR),
to detect all shipping within the AOR, and to vector boarding or inspection teams to targets of
interest (TOI). The MRS MPA will provide airborne surveillance and logistics support for
surface assets participating in MIO. The MRS MPA will support MIO missions in accordance
with the MRS MPA CONOPS, CDRL I039.

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3.2.1.2.12 Maritime Pollution (MARPOL) Enforcement
Surveillance operations to detect maritime pollution in violation of MARPOL 73/78 in the U.S.
EEZ are required. The mission focus is on ensuring compliance by commercial maritime fleet.
Surveillance operations to detect significant discharges (greater than 1000 gals) of oil or
hazardous substances for subsequent monitoring, mitigation, and removal actions are required.
MRS MPA airborne operations are limited to the following:
Gathering and documenting evidence,

Determining type and boundaries of the pollutant
Conducting daytime and nighttime operations in moderate weather conditions
The MRS MPA will support MARPOL missions in accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.2.13 Search and Rescue (SAR)

The MRS MPA SAR missions require the ability for the aircraft to search for and locate
distressed mariners and airdrop rescue personnel and equipment. Speed, range, and endurance
are needed to perform the search functions and to stay on scene for coordinating rescue and
recovery activities. The MRS MPA will support SAR missions in accordance with the MRS
MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.2.14 Peacetime Military Engagement (PME)

The MRS MPA will support PME in accordance with the MRS MPA CONOPS.
3.2.1.3 Composite Mission flight profiles

As stated in paragraph 3.1.1.2 above, the MRS MPA is capable of conducting the following
Deepwater Missions: AMIO, DPOSD, Drug Interdiction, Environmental Defense, General
Defense Operations, General Law Enforcement, International Ice Patrol, Lightering Zone
Enforcement, LMR, MIO, MARPOL, and SAR. For ease of mission capability description,
these missions have been functionally grouped to provide three composite Deepwater mission
profiles that address Surveillance Missions (which includes surveillance operations in support of
AMIO, DPOSD, Drug Interdiction, Environmental Defense, Foreign Vessel Inspection,
Peacetime Military Engagement, General Defense Operations, General Law Enforcement,
International Ice Patrol, Lightering Zone Enforcement, LMR, MIO, and MARPOL), Logistic
Transport Missions (which includes transport operations in logistic support of AMIO, DPOSD,
Environmental Defense, General Defense Operations, International Ice Patrol, MIO, and
MARPOL), and SAR Missions. Each of these mission profiles has been developed and defined
herein to use the capabilities of the MRS MPA air vehicle performance.
3.2.1.3.1 Surveillance Mission

The MRS MPA shall conduct the Surveillance Mission Profile described in Para 3.2.1.3.1.1
3.2.1.3.1.1 Surveillance Mission Profile

Crew of 5 persons
Conduct this profile with the procedures and performance parameters described in the
Aircraft Flight Manual

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Startup, Warm-up, Systems Check
Taxi, Takeoff and climb out to best-range altitude
Transit 300 nm at best-range altitude and long-range cruising speed.
Descend to 5000 ft.
Search for at least 4.7 hours at long-range cruising speed.
Climb out to best-range altitude.
Transit back 300 nm at best-range altitude and long-range cruising speed.
Descend, execute an instrument approach procedure to a missed approach, fly 50 nm to an
alternate airfield at the most economical altitude, and execute an instrument approach to a
landing.
Land with fuel reserves, no less than 45 minutes of fuel at sea level and long-range cruising
speed or 10 percent of the take-off fuel load, whichever is greater.
3.2.1.3.1.2 Diverting from Surveillance to SAR

The aircraft shall be capable of diverting from a law enforcement mission to a SAR mission
without requiring reconfiguration.
The aircraft shall be capable of carrying and deploying one dewatering pump with its ADS, one
MA-3 kit of life rafts or equivalent with its ADS, One radio can with its ADS, Six MK-25 flares,
and Four MK-58 flares.
3.2.1.3.2 Logistic Transport Mission

The MRS MPA shall conduct the Logistic Transport Mission described in Para 3.2.1.3.2.1.
3.2.1.3.2.1 Logistics Transport Mission Profile

No Mission Systems Pallet aboard
Crew of 4 persons
ISA + 0°C
Load in accordance with Aircraft Cargo Manual, palletized cargo of 6000 lbs or 20
passengers, where the average passenger weight shall be 220 lbs. and each passenger
shall be carrying 45 lbs of personal gear and equipment.
Taxi, Takeoff, and climb out to best-range altitude
Transit 1000 nm at best range altitude and best range speed.
Descend, execute an instrument approach procedure to a missed approach, fly 50 nm to
an alternate airfield at the most economical altitude, and execute an instrument approach
to a landing.
Land with fuel reserves no less than 45 minutes of fuel at sea level and long-range
cruising speed or 10 percent of the take-off fuel load, whichever is greater.
3.2.1.3.3 Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission

The MRS MPA shall conduct the Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Profile described in
3.2.1.3.3.1

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3.2.1.3.3.1 Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Profile
Crew of 6 persons
ISA +0°C
Taxi, Takeoff, and climb out to best altitude
Transit 300 nm in not more than 90 minutes (from take off to on scene) at best speed
using power settings that shall not exceed maximum continuous power.
Descend to 2000 ft.
Search for 30 minutes at long-range cruising speed.
Descend to 200 ft and airdrop a life raft.
Climb out to best range altitude.
Transit back 300 nm at best range altitude and best range speed.
Descend, execute an instrument approach procedure to a missed approach, fly 50 nm to
an alternate airfield at the most economical altitude, and execute an instrument approach
to a landing.
Land with fuel reserves no less than 45 minutes of fuel at sea level and long-range
cruising speed or 10 percent of the take-off fuel load, whichever is greater.
3.3 Operational Environment

3.3.1 General
The aircraft shall be certificated in accordance with Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 25.
The aircraft shall operate in day and night conditions.
The aircraft shall operate in visual and instrument meteorological conditions.
3.3.2 Induced Environment

The aircraft shall comply with the specified environments of 14 CFR Parts 25 and 36.
The C4ISR suite, including the MSP, shall function within the induced environments required
for certification in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 25 and 36.
The displays in the C4ISR suite, including the MSP, shall be readable within the induced
environments generated during the surveillance phase of the Surveillance Mission described in
Para. 3.2.1.3.1.
3.3.3 Natural Environment

The aircraft will achieve full operational performance during and after experiencing the
following natural climate environments.
3.3.3.1 Temperature
The aircraft operating environments for the following equipment shall be as indicated:
KIV-7HSB flight/ground operating temperature down to 0 deg C.

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STE-R flight/ground operating temperature limits are 0 deg C to 40 deg C.
STE-R non-operational temperature limits are -20 deg C to 60 deg C.
KG-175 flight/ground operating low temperature limit is 4 deg C (or -18 deg C with a 30
minute warm-up); high operating temperature limit is 48 degrees CKG-175 and non-
operational temperature limit is -31 degrees C.
HF modem Q9604 and HF systems operating low temperature is 0 degrees C.
SP-160-07 flight/ground operating low temperature limit is 0 degrees C (or -25 degrees C
with a 30-minute warm-up).
PA-160-01 flight/ground operating low temperature limit is 0 degrees C.
3.3.3.1.1 Ground operating high temperature

The aircraft shall remain operational up to and including external ground operational high
temperature of 125°F (51.7°C).
3.3.3.1.2 Ground operating low temperature

The aircraft shall remain operational down to and including ground operational low temperature
of –40°F (–40°C).
3.3.3.1.3 Flight operating high temperature

The aircraft shall remain operational up to and including in-flight operational high temperature
of ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) plus 66°F (ISA + 36.7°C) indicated outside air
temperature.
3.3.3.1.4 Flight operating low temperature

The aircraft shall remain operational down to and including a flight operational low temperature
of –40°F (–40°C) indicated outside air temperature.
3.3.3.1.5 Temperature Cycles

The aircraft shall deliver the performance herein specified over the course of the intended service
life when subjected to the temperature cycles resulting from the convolution of the natural
environments with the mission profiles specified herein applicable to expected vehicle operating
locations.
3.3.3.2 Humidity
The aircraft shall comply with the requirements of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 25.
3.3.3.3 Wind Speed

The aircraft shall operate during taxi, takeoff, and landing in the following wind conditions:
Headwinds of 0 to 40 knots
Tailwinds of 0 to 20 knots
Cross component of wind velocity up to at least 25 knots

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3.3.3.4 Rainfall Rate
3.3.3.4.1 Ground Operational Rainfall Rate

The aircraft shall achieve full operational performance up to and including a ground operational
rainfall rate equal to the MIL-HDBK-310, 0.5 percent extreme.
3.3.3.4.2 Flight Operational Rainfall Rate

The aircraft shall achieve full operational performance up to and including a flight operational
rainfall rate equal to the MIL-HDBK-310, 0.5 percent extreme.
3.3.3.5 Ice Accretion

The aircraft shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25 for operating in known icing
conditions.
The Airplane Flight Manual shall be in accordance with Section 12 of FAA advisory Circular
25.1419-1.
The aircraft shall be certified for flight in known icing conditions in accordance with 14 CFR
Part 25, Appendix C.
The aircraft shall have skin doublers on the fuselage

for protection from ice that comes off of the
propellers.
3.3.3.6 Atmospheric Pressure

The aircraft shall operate in pressure altitudes from
1,300 feet below sea level to an operational ceiling
of at least 25,000 feet.
3.3.3.7 Salt Fog

N/A
3.3.3.8 Solar Radiation Intensity

The aircraft shall maintain full operational
performance when subjected to the solar radiation
intensity described in Figure 3.3.3.8 -1.
3.3.3.9 Bird Strikes

The aircraft shall be certificated to withstand bird
strike damage in accordance with 14 CFR Part 25.
Figure 3.3.3.8 – 1: Solar Radiation Intensity
Versus Altitude

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3.3.4 Cockpit and Cargo Compartment Environment
3.3.4.1 General
In flight, the aircraft shall maintain the cockpit and cargo compartment environment within a
temperature range of 65°F to 80°F and a humidity range within published specifications for all
mission and non-mission systems under the following conditions:
ISA plus 17°C

Heat loading of all electronic system, including palletized mission systems, and full flight
crew.
Cockpit and cargo compartment pressurization shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25.
Cockpit and cargo compartment altitude shall not exceed 8,000 feet while the aircraft is
operating at its maximum operating ceiling of 25,000 feet.
Internal vibration levels shall be equal to or less than requirements specified in 14 CFR Part 25.
Internal vibration levels will be minimized through design to prevent damage to sensitive
equipment and to ensure that crew members are not caused discomfort leading to performance
degradation during an extended duration mission.
3.3.4.2 Cold Ground Ambient

Cold ground ambient temps are from -40 degrees C. to -15 degrees C (low normal). Under these
conditions:
Flight essential systems shall be operational within 15 minutes after starting all engines at
-40 degrees C; as temperature increases to -15 degrees C the time interval shall decrease
linearly to 5 minutes.
Non-flight essential systems to include mission systems shall be operational within 40
minutes after starting all engines at -40 degrees C; as temperature increases to -15
degrees C the time interval shall decrease linearly to 15 minutes.
3.3.4.3 Standard Ground Ambient

Standard ground ambient temps are from -15 degrees C. to 32 degrees C (normal). Under these
conditions:
Flight essential systems shall be operational within 5 minutes after starting all engines.
minutes after starting all engines.
3.3.4.4 Hot Ground Ambient

Hot ground ambient temps are from 32 degrees C. to 51.7 degrees C (high normal). Under these
conditions:
Flight essential systems shall be operational within 15 minutes after starting all engines at
51.7 degrees C; as temperature decreases to 32 degrees C the time interval shall decrease
linearly to 5 minutes.

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minutes after starting all engines at 51.7 degrees C; as temperature decreases to 32
degrees C the time interval shall decrease linearly to 15 minutes.
3.3.5 Electromagnetic Environment

Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) will not degrade the performance of the MRS MPA.
The MRS MPA will not require E3 evaluation for Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to
Ordnance (HERO) to allow it to carry the following equipment:
Mk 25 Mod 4 Marine Marker

Mk 58 Mod 1 Marine Marker
Mk 124 Mod 0 Day/Night Flare
Mk 79 Mod 0 and Mod 2 Pencil Flare Kit
Mk 80 Mod 0 and Mod 2 Pencil Flare
The aircraft shall meet the requirements for Electromagnetic Environment of 14 CFR Part 25.
The C4ISR suite shall not degrade the certification of the aircraft for Electromagnetic
Environment, except that specific operating limitations may be declared for specific phases of
flight.
The test plan will use RTCA/DO-160 and MIL-STD-464 as guidance.
Evaluation for EMV shall use the environment described in MIL-STD-464 Table 1F.
EMV evaluation shall ensure that Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) does not cause safety-of-
flight issues, faults that are not recoverable while in flight, or system degradations that affect
mission performance.
MRS MPA Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) evaluations, analyses, and/or testing
shall include the following electromagnetic environmental concerns:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV)
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF)
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP)
Atmospheric effects
o Lightning
o P-Static
o Electrostatic Discharge
The complete integrated MSP shall meet the requirements of NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 Level
III and CNSS Advisory Memorandum TEMPEST 01-02.

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Classified Information Processing Systems (CLIPS) shall be installed using the Red/Black
Installation/Isolation guidance contained in NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 with NSTISSAM
TEMPEST/2-95A Amendment.
3.4 Interfaces
3.4.1 Aircrew/Vehicle Interfaces
3.4.1.1 Aircrew Anthropometrics

Without the Mission System Pallet, the aircraft shall accommodate the aircrew population
wearing required flight clothing and equipment.
The MRS MPA shall accommodate the aircrew population wearing required flight clothing and
equipment.
Without the Mission System Pallet, the aircraft shall comply with MIL-STD-1472 to
accommodate the 5th percentile female and the 95th percentile male as defined in DOD HDBK
743.
The MRS MPA shall comply with MIL-STD-1472 to accommodate the 5th percentile female
and the 95th percentile male as defined in DOD-HDBK-743, excepting that cockpit spaces shall
comply with FAR 25.
3.4.1.2 Controls and Displays

Controls and displays shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25 for operation of the
aircraft and to maintain situational awareness under all conditions encountered during the
mission.
3.4.1.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Advisories

Aircraft Warnings, Cautions, and advisories shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25, using Advisory
Circular 25.1309-1A and Advisory Circular 25.11.
Aircraft Warnings, Cautions, and advisories shall be modified only if necessary to permit the use
of night-vision goggles.
Aircraft Warnings, Cautions, and advisories shall provide unambiguous indications regarding the
need for corrective action regardless of any exemptions for night-vision goggles
3.4.1.4 Interior Vision

All cockpit/crew station displays and controls shall be readable in the full range of anticipated
ambient lighting conditions, including day and night.
The aircraft shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25.

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3.4.1.5 Exterior Vision
3.4.1.5.1 Cockpit Exterior Vision

Pilot and co-pilot field of view shall be suitable for searching in accordance with 14 CFR Part
25, Section 25.773, and Advisory Circular 25.773-1.
3.4.1.5.2 Observer Station Exterior Vision

The aircraft shall have two observer stations, one on each side of the aircraft.
The two observer seats shall be adjustable crash-worthy seats that accommodate the 5th
percentile female and the 95th percentile male.
The two observer seats shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25.
The two observer stations shall accommodate searches using Night Vision Goggles.
3.4.2 Communication, Radio Navigation, and Identification Interfaces

The MRS MPA will interface in accordance with section 3.5.7, 3.5.8, and 3.5.9 herein.
3.4.3 External Interface

The MRS MPA will have the external interfaces needed for supporting worldwide flight
operations in civilian and military airspace and execution of allocated IDS missions.
3.4.3.1 USCG Air Station and Shore Facilities Interface
3.4.3.1.1 Electrical Interface

The MRS MPA shall accept 28 VDC and 115 V 400 Hz 3 phase AC from external power
sources IAW MIL-STD-7080, Selection and Installation of Aircraft Electrical Equipment.
3.4.3.1.2 Refueling and Defueling Interface

The MRS MPA shall be refueled from a single-point pressure refueling system and from an
over-the-wing gravity refueling system IAW MIL-F-17874 interfaces.
The aircraft shall be defueled IAW MIL-F-17874 Interfaces.
3.4.3.1.3 Other Facility Interfaces

The aircraft requires no other unique facility interfaces.
3.4.3.2 Ship and Other Unit Interfaces

N/A
3.5 Aircraft Functional Requirements

3.5.1 Service Life
The aircraft structure shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.

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The MRS MPA shall perform the missions described in 3.2 Aircraft Mission Requirements
throughout its projected service life of 40 years and 48,000 flight hours. This is based on the
assumptions that the aircraft is operated in accordance with the Airplane Flight Manual and the
MRS MPA CONOPS and that the aircraft is maintained in accordance with the MRS MPA
Integrated Support Plan (ISP).
3.5.1.1 Damage/Fault Tolerance

Aircraft damage/fault tolerance shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.1.2 Operation Inspection

Aircraft operation inspection requirements shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.2 Aircraft Threat Environment

The MRS MPA will be designed to operate in a low-threat environment.
3.5.3 Aircraft Loss Rate

N/A
3.5.4 Aircraft Characteristics

The MRS MPA will be based on the EADS CASA CN-235-330M transport aircraft.
The MRS MPA shall accommodate a C4ISR Mission System Pallet (MSP) with
provisions for a rapid roll-on-roll-off installation of the MSP.
The MRS MPA shall be capable of dropping the following equipment using a static-line
parachute system (Aerial Delivery System (ADS)): dewatering pumps, MA-3 kit (life
rafts), P1G, and radio can.
The MRS MPA shall be capable of dropping the following equipment using the free-fall
method: smoke flares, message block, Sonobuoy container, and datum marker buoy.
The MRS MPA shall be capable of dropping personnel via free fall.
The MRS MPA shall provide the capability to command release smoke flares from the
cockpit and observer positions.
The MRS MPA shall provide an in-flight-reloadable single-flare launch tube capable of
releasing MK-25 or MK-58 flares.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one MA-3 kit (air droppable life rafts)
with its ADS.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one Radio Can with its ADS.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for six GFE MK-25 flares.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for four GFE MK-58 flares.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one GFE Bio-hazard Clean-up Kit.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one GFE dewatering pump with its ADS.
3.5.4.1 Aircraft Flight Envelope

The aircraft flight envelope shall be as described in the Model CN-235-300M INTA Approved
Airplane Flight Manual, including Appendix 1, EADS CASA Document Number D.T. 98-3004,

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dated 3 December 1998, excepting that the envelope is extended to include operation down to
pressure altitudes of sea level.
The operating/non-operating altitude requirements of the following equipment shall apply:
All RTCA/DO-160C Mission System pallet Equipment – 15,000 ft operating/non-

operating altitude
Q9604 MODEM – no altitude requirements specified
STE-R secure telephone – No altitude requirements specified
KIV-7HSB crypto – No altitude requirements specified
Panasonic Toughbook 29 laptop – 15,000 ft non-operating altitude
INMARSAT components – 15,000 ft operating altitude
3.5.4.2 Aircraft Flying Qualities

Aircraft flying qualities shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.3 Aircraft Maneuverability

Aircraft maneuverability shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25 when operating
within the Part 25 maximum weights.
Aircraft maneuverability shall be as declared in the CN-235-300M INTA approved Flight

Manual, when operating in excess of the Part 25 maximum weight.
3.5.4.4 Aircraft Performance with One Engine Inoperative

Aircraft performance when one engine is inoperative shall comply with the requirements of 14
CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.5 Aircraft Ground Performance

Aircraft ground performance shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25 when
operating within the Part 25 maximum weights.
Aircraft ground performance shall be as declared in the CN-235-300M INTA approved Flight
Manual, when operating in excess of the Part 25 maximum weights.
3.5.4.6 Fuel Designation

Approved fuels, fuel additives, anti-icing additives, micro biocides, anti-static additives,
corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, and metal deactivators shall be as described in the Model CN-
235-300M INTA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, including Appendix 1, EADS CASA
Document Number D.T. 98-3004, dated 3 December 1998.
Approved fuels shall include JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1, and Jet B.
3.5.4.7 Integrated Mission Turnaround Time

N/A

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3.5.4.8 Aircraft Electrical System
3.5.4.8.1 28 Volt DC
The aircraft 28-volt DC electrical system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.8.2 115 Volt 400 Hz AC

The aircraft 115-volt 400-Hz AC electrical system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR
Part 25.
3.5.4.8.3 110-115 Volt 60 Hz Electrical Power

The MRS MPA shall provide at least 15 amps of 110-115 Volt 60 Hz electrical power distributed
to a total of four standard U. S. three-prong outlets located in the cargo compartment.
3.5.4.8.4 Electrical Wiring

Electrical wiring shall comply with SAE AS50881, Wiring, Aerospace Vehicle, Revision C, Oct
2006. Electrical wiring shall be installed with sufficient slack so the wire bundles and individual
wires are not under tension and wiring at terminal lugs or connectors shall have sufficient slack
to allow reterminations without replacement of wires.
3.5.4.9 Aircraft Lighting
3.5.4.9.1 Exterior Lighting

Exterior lighting shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.9.1.1 NVG Compatible Exterior Lighting

The MRS MPA shall have position lights, anti-collision lights, and landing lights that are NVG
compatible in accordance with MIL-STD-3009.
The MRS MPA shall provide the operator cockpit control for switching from non-NVG
compatible to NVG compatible lights while the aircraft is in flight.
3.5.4.9.1.2 Automatic Flashing Landing Lights

The landing lights shall be capable of being switched to an automatic flashing mode.
3.5.4.9.1.3 Insignia Lighting

The MRS MPA shall have lighting that illuminates the U. S. insignia on both sides of the vertical
stabilizer.
The MRS MPA insignia lights shall be controllable from the cockpit.
3.5.4.9.2 Interior Lighting
3.5.4.9.2.1 White Lighting

White dimmable lighting shall be available in the cockpit and in the cargo compartment (cabin).

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3.5.4.9.2.2 NVG Compatible Lighting
The cockpit and the cargo compartment (cabin) shall have dimmable NVG compatible lighting
that complies with the requirements of MIL-STD-3009.
3.5.4.10 Aircraft Furnishings
3.5.4.10.1 Independent Ground Power

The aircraft shall have provisions for supplying ground power to aircraft systems without the use
of external ground support equipment. This requirement may be satisfied by using a propeller
brake such that one of the aircraft engines can deliver power without the propeller rotating.
3.5.4.10.2 Lavatory
The MRS MPA shall have an enclosed lavatory that shall comply with FAA standards of
personnel notification for safety of flight issues.
The MRS MPA lavatory shall be suitable for either gender.
The MRS MPA lavatory shall capable of being serviced with standard commercial/civilian
lavatory serving equipment.
3.5.4.10.3 Crew Rest Station

The MRS MPA shall have a crew rest station that has seating for four persons.
Each crew-rest-station seat shall allow the operator to communicate on the internal
communication system.
Each crew-rest-station seat shall provide the capability to monitor any external communication
channel.
The crew rest seats shall be removable to accommodate reconfiguration of the cargo
compartment.
The crew rest seats shall be crashworthy in accordance with 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.10.4 Furnishings for Mass-Casualty Evacuation

The MRS MPA cargo compartment shall be reconfigurable to support simultaneous transport of
twelve litter patients.
This configuration shall support transport of patients on NATO standard collapsible litters.
The MRS MPA shall have sufficient seating for attendants with a patient-attendant ratio of 5 to
1.
There will be sufficient space available for attendants to attend to patient needs.

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3.5.4.10.5 Furnishing for Transporting Patients in Stokes Litters
The MRS MPA shall transport two patients in Stokes litters (MIL-L-37957) without requiring
reconfiguration of the cargo compartment from the standard SAR/LE configuration.
3.5.4.10.6 Furnishings for Passenger Transport

The reconfigurations described in this section shall be performed by a team consisting of no
more than five qualified persons.
3.5.4.10.6.1 Passenger Transport Using Seat Pallets

The aircraft shall be reconfigurable to transport 20 passengers in GFE pallet-mounted airline-
style seats.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the SAR/Surveillance configuration to the passenger
transport configuration using seat pallets within 60 minutes.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the passenger transport configuration using seat pallets
to the SAR/Surveillance configuration within 60 minutes.
3.5.4.10.6.2 Passenger Transport Using Troop Seats

The MRS MPA shall be reconfigurable to transport passengers in cloth-and-tube troop seats.
In the troop seat configuration, the aircraft shall transport a total of 40 persons in the cargo
compartment, which includes passengers and crew.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the SAR/Surveillance configuration to the troop seat
configuration within 150 minutes.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the troop seat configuration to the SAR/Surveillance
3.5.4.10.7 Cargo Transport
3.5.4.10.7.1 Furnishings for Cargo Transport

The aircraft shall transport no less than 6000 pounds of cargo.
The aircraft shall transport cargo on three standard DOD/NATO pallets in accordance with the
aircraft manufacturer’s published limitations.
3.5.4.10.7.2 Marking of Cargo Compartment

Marking of the cargo compartment shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.10.7.3 Cargo Weight and Balance

Cargo loading shall not exceed aircraft weight and balance limitations as defined by the aircraft
manufacturer.

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3.5.4.10.8 Safe
The MRS MPA shall include provisions for a GFE safe for storing classified information.
The MPS-MPA shall provide a safe weight allocation of 70 pounds.
The MRS MPA shall provide a space for a safe with outside dimensions of: 15 inches wide by 14
inches long by 12 inches high.
Aircraft safe mounting will provide four mounting locations located 1 inch from each bottom
corner of base.
3.5.4.10.9 Provisions for Destroying Classified Materials

The MRS MPA shall have provisions for a GFE 110/115 VAC 60 Hz shredder not exceeding a
weight of 8 pounds and dimensions of 9 inches wide by 10 inches long by 5 inches high.
3.5.4.10.10 Aircraft Security

The MRS MPA shall have provisions for locking the aircraft to prevent unauthorized entry while
the aircraft is parked.
3.5.4.10.11 Aircraft Galley

The MRS MPA will have a galley that provides the following functions:
The MRS MPA galley shall dispense at least two gallons of hot beverage.
The MRS MPA galley shall dispense at least two gallons of cold water from an insulated
container.
The MRS MPA galley shall heat water to the boiling point.
The MRS MPA galley shall heat commercially prepared frozen dinners (also known as
“TV dinners”).
The MRS MPA galley shall heat at least five dinners simultaneously.
The MRS MPA shall keep beverages hot for the duration of the mission
3.5.4.10.12 Aircraft Jump Seat

The MRS MPA will have a cockpit jump seat, audio management system and crew oxygen
regulator and mask per the existing EADS CASA optional drawing package.
The Operations Manual and Weight and Balance Manual shall include jump seat data to
the extent the commercial information is available. The manuals will remain in the two
person configuration.
The addition of the jump seat does not contemplate the capability to operate the C4 SAS.
The C4 SAS is designed to be operated exclusively by the co-pilot, and therefore, none of
the C4 SAS Human Machine Interface devices (Integrated Hand Control, Cockpit
Display Unit, and Electro-Optic/Infrared Hand Control Unit) is accessible for operation
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This jump seat, associated audio management system station, and oxygen regulator, will
not be evaluated as part of the DT/OT except to the extent required to achieve a
certification from INTA.
Occupying this jump seat in certain Flight regimes and Cargo Compartment
configurations may cause the Center of Gravity (CG) to move forward of the maximum
forward allowable limit. Suitable ballast may be used to counteract these CG conditions.
The responsibility for calculating and determining weight and balance and center of
gravity for all flight regimes rests with each pilot in command.
3.5.4.11 Aircraft Exterior Paint and Finish

The aircraft exterior paint and finish shall comply with published USCG ARSC Engineering
Specification GEN 13081B requirements.
3.5.4.12 Materials
The materials in the aircraft shall be suitable for operation in a maritime environment, including
extended periods of storage.
Materials shall be designed to resist environmental degradation when exposed to the service-life
environments. This includes use of corrosion resistant protective finishes and corrosive resistive
materials.
Materials and construction practices for corrosion resistance and control shall comply with the
Coast Guard Corrosion Control Guide, CGTOPG-85-00-60.
7075-T6 alloys greater than 0.080 inch thickness shall not be used in the manufacture and/or
assembly of the Mission System Pallet (MSP), MSP components or MSP sub-components.
3.5.4.13 Aircraft Launch and Recovery

The MRS MPA shall operate from paved and unprepared runway surfaces as defined within the
aircraft manufacturer’s published limitations. Runway length and strength requirements will
vary with aircraft weight.
Minimum paved runway length shall be 5000 feet, using the following assumptions:
Take off at maximum gross take-off weight

ISA +17° C
Sea level
Wet, level runway (RCR equal to 12)
No wind
3.5.5 Aircraft Readiness and Logistics
3.5.5.1 Aircraft Supportability, Reliability, and Maintainability

Supportability is the capability of a total system design to support operations and readiness needs
throughout the systems service life at an affordable cost. Two keys to supportability are
reliability and maintainability.

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3.5.5.1.1 Reliability
IDS will ensure reliability requirements for assets are maintained.
The aircraft shall achieve the reliability requirements shown in Table 2 when operating at an
average flying hour rate of at an average of 100 hours per month per aircraft with average
mission duration of 8.0 hours.
Parameter Value
Mean Flight Hours Between Mission Affecting Failures (design 65.0 FH
controllable) (MFHBMAFdc)
Table 2, Reliability requirements
A design controllable failure is a failure that directly results from and whose frequency is the
result of system or equipment design controllable characteristics.
3.5.5.1.2 Maintainability
The aircraft shall achieve the maintainability requirements shown in Table 3 when operating at
an average flying hour rate of at an average of 100 hours per month per aircraft with average
mission duration of 8.0 hours.
Parameter Value
Mean Flight Hours Between Unscheduled Maintenance 15.0 Hours
Actions (design controllable) (MFHBUMAdc)
Mean Time To Repair(design controllable), (MTTRdc) 1.5 Elapsed Hours
Scheduled and Unscheduled On-Aircraft Maintenance 4.5 Man Hours per Flying Hour
Manhours Per Flight Hour (design controllable) (MHPFHdc)
Table 3 – Maintainability Requirements
Design controllable maintenance is that maintenance which directly results from and whose
frequency is the result of system or equipment design controllable characteristics of contractor
furnished equipment. MHPFHdc hours exclude the time required to perform normal between
flight servicing functions and general support functions such as aircraft washing and ground
handling. An organizational unscheduled maintenance action includes the following:
Detection of a fault in the subsystem.

Isolation of a fault to a Line Replaceable Unit (LRU).
Removal and replacement of LRU.
Verification of repair.
Unscheduled maintenance actions will consist of all chargeable design controllable maintenance
actions performed at the Organizational level that occur as the result of an indicated system or
subsystem failure or discrepancy. This includes repair and remove/replace of all
system/subsystem components and LRUs resulting from verified failures. Non-chargeable
unscheduled maintenance actions are as follows:

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Replacement of known good items: item removed for training purposes; item removed
for modification, item removed for time change; item removed for scheduled
maintenance.
Induced damage: Accident/incident damage; improper handling; improper or faulty

maintenance practices; FOD; failed, damaged or replaced due to malfunction of non-
MRS MPA system equipment or item; combat damage; abuse; weather damage (when
conditions are more severe than that for which the system is designed to sustain.)
3.5.5.2 Mission Pallet System Readiness and Logistics
The Mission Pallet System shall achieve the reliability requirements shown in Table 4 when
operating at an average flying hour rate of at an average of 100 hours per month per aircraft with
average mission duration of 8.0 hours.
Parameter Value
Mean Flight Hours Between Critical Failures 4015 Flying Hours
(design controllable) (MFHBCFdc)
Table 4 - Reliability Requirements
A design controllable failure is a failure that directly results from and whose frequency is the
result of system or equipment design controllable characteristics.
The Mission Pallet System shall achieve the maintainability requirements shown in Table 5
when operating at an average flying hour rate of at an average of 100 hours per month per
aircraft with average mission duration of 8.0 hours.
Parameter Value
Mean Time Between Failures (Total System) 181 Hours
(design controllable) (MTBFdc)
Mean Time To Repair(design controllable) 0.5 Elapsed Hours
(MTTRdc)
Scheduled and Unscheduled On-Aircraft 0.0159 Man Hours per Flying Hour
Maintenance Manhours Per Flight Hour
(design controllable) (MHPFHdc)
Table 5 - Maintainability Requirements
3.5.5.2.3 Health Monitoring

(I) The MRS MPA shall incorporate health monitoring/status systems for the engines.
3.5.5.2.4 Built-In Test (BIT)

(I) The MRS MPA Systems that are BIT capable shall comply with the BIT requirements of the
applicable Military Standards or Technical Standards Orders (TSO).

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(D) The MRS MPA system shall store BIT results that can be accessed via download at a later
time by maintenance personnel.
3.5.5.3 Manning
The MRS MPA will be staffed and maintained by rated, trained, and certified Coast Guard
aviation personnel.
3.5.5.4 System Safety

(I) The MRS MPA shall be equipped with safety protection subsystems in accordance with 14
CFR Part 25 certification requirements.
(I) The MRS MPA shall be equipped with a fire detection and suppression system that complies
with 14 CFR Part 25.
(I) The MRS MPA shall be equipped with emergency exit lighting in accordance with 14 CFR
Part 25.
3.5.5.4.1 Energetics
(I) The aircraft shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25 to prevent unintentional ignition of all
energetic components and subsystems during energetics installation, air vehicle handling, and
operational use.
3.5.5.4.2 System Design and Analysis

Aircraft equipment, systems, and installations will comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part
25, using Advisory Circular 25.1309-1A (System Design and Analysis).
3.5.5.5 Human Engineering

The MRS MPA system will be designed to:
Maximize situational awareness

Maximize operational effectiveness
Optimize operator workload
Optimize maintainability
(I) The MRS MPA mission system shall be designed in accordance with the following standards
as they apply to land-based fixed-wing aircraft:
MIL-STD-1472, DoD Design Criteria Standards for HFE

MIL-STD-1474, DoD Design Criteria Standard – Noise Limits
MIL-STD-2525, Common War-fighting Symbology
JSSG-2010, Crew Systems (Lighting and Legends)
(I) The MRS MPA system, where applicable, shall be designed for operation and maintenance by
personnel ranging anthropometrically from the 5th percentile of females to the 95th percentile of
males as defined in DOD-HDBK-743, Anthropometry of U.S. Military Personnel excepting
cockpit spaces which shall comply with FAR Part 25.
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(I) Human Engineering design requirements of new or modified equipment shall comply with
MIL-STD-1472. Requirements include:
Accessibility provisions shall comply with the requirement of 14 CFR Part 25.
Adequate access shall be provided to efficiently remove and install each component
without removing or displacing other components, when practicable.
Access panels that are used for servicing the aircraft or for performing regularly
scheduled inspections (e.g., engine or gearbox inspections) shall incorporate hinges and
latches. Hinged panels, doors, hatches, or covers shall open fully and remain open
without hand support.
Access panels shall be designed to permit attachment of mating ground equipment
without interference or difficulty.
Wherever possible, maintenance doors, hatches, panels, and covers shall be splash tight
and readily opened and closed.
Maintenance doors and hatches shall have latches, hinges, and locks made of corrosion
resistant materials, and they shall have a positive means of lubrication.
Maintenance doors and hatches shall not require the use of any special tools to open or
close them.
Access to the top of the aircraft, engine compartments and propellers for performing
maintenance shall be provided via provisions integral to the aircraft.
Attachment fittings shall be provided at appropriate maintenance and servicing locations
as required for personnel safety lines and belts to ensure safety for maintenance
personnel.
Steps and handgrips, if used, shall be designed to drain liquids, thereby reducing slippery
unsafe conditions.
Tread covering or some other non-slip material shall be provided on walkways and in
hazardous access locations.
Mission system designs shall comply with MIL-STD-1472.
3.5.5.6 Support and Test Equipment

New and modified systems on the MRS MPA will minimize support and test equipment.
3.5.5.7 Technical Data

(I)The aircraft performance tables shall be updated in accordance with MIL-DTL-7700,
Performance Specifications Manuals and Abbreviated Checklists, Flight.
CN-235-300M aircraft performance tables are in accordance with MIL-PRF-7700F.
(I) Only those aircraft performance tables that are changed, if any, shall be accomplished in
accordance with MIL-DTL-7700G performance.
3.5.6 Survivability and Crash Worthiness

The MRS MPA survivability and vulnerability shall be in accordance with 14 CFR Part 25
certification requirements without waivers and exemptions.

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The MRS MPA shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25 for the following requirements:
Ditching (Section 25.801) for 11 persons, including pilots, air crew, and passengers
Flotation (Section 25.1411)
Crash-Worthy (up to 9G) Crew Seats are identified as:
Pilot, Copilot, two C4ISR operators, two observers and four in rest area
Rafts (Section 25.1411)
Egress (Sections 25.803 through 25.817)
The MRS MPA shall not use a liquid oxygen (LOX) system
Each MRS MPA crew station shall have a quick-donning, full-face integral smoke goggle
oxygen mask.
The oxygen system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
The MRS MPA shall be equipped with four walk-around oxygen bottles equipped with oxygen
masks in addition to any that may be on the C4ISR Mission System pallet.
3.5.7 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance,

and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
The Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MRS MPA) will include C4ISR Asset components that will be a
part of the Integrated Deepwater System’s C4ISR network. These C4ISR components will
support execution of the Deepwater Missions in accordance with the IDS and MRS MPA Asset
Concept of Operations.
The C4ISR system will consist of integrated surveillance and reconnaissance sensors, operational
databases, decision support tools, software and communications equipment to collect, process,
and disseminate operational data to USCG units and other agencies.
The CG-C2 software installed in the C4ISR Mission System Pallet will be based upon the
Defense Information Infrastructure Common Operating Environment (DII-COE), the CG
Common Operating Environment (CG-COE), National Information Infrastructure (NII), the
Global Information Infrastructure (GII), commercial and non-development systems.
The C4ISR functionality is being delivered over 4 increments. This Section represents the C4ISR
requirements for increment 1. Appendix A defines C4ISR requirements for increments 2 through
4.
The aircraft shall operate with a C4ISR Mission System Pallet (MSP) installed.
The aircraft shall operate without a C4ISR MSP installed.

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3.5.7.1 C4ISR System Capabilities without the C4ISR Mission System Pallet
Installed
3.5.7.1.1 Cockpit Sensor Control and Display System (CSC&DS)

The CSC&DS shall receive and display video and tracks from the multi-mode radar in the
cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall control the multi-mode radar & EO/IR sub-systems from the cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall provide non-encrypted automatic position reporting without the C4ISR MSP
installed.
The CSC&DS shall display in the cockpit electro-optical visible color, low light, and infrared
imagery from the aircraft's electro-optical imaging system when the MSP is not installed.
The CSC&DS shall transfer operator control to the cockpit from the MSP as the controlling
location for the MMR when the MSP is not installed.
The CSC&DS shall transfer operator control to the cockpit from the MSP as the controlling
location for the EO/IR when the MSP is not installed.
The CSC&DS shall display radar data from multi-mode radar in the cockpit when the MSP is not
installed.
The CSC&DS shall provide operator DF control and display in the cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall provide operator AIS control and display in the cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall provide operator control to slew the EO/IR based on cueing from the MMR.
3.5.7.1.2 Sensors
3.5.7.1.2.1 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR)

The MMR shall provide target cueing to the EO/IR.
The MMR shall detect Medium surface Targets (8 sq m RCS) at an altitude of 5000 ft in Sea
State 3 at a range of 50 nm at Pd=0.9 assuming Swerling type 2 target, no precipitation, and no
multipath.
3.5.7.1.2.2 Electro Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR)

The EO/IR sensor shall image surface TOIs.
The EO/IR sensor shall receive cueing information from the MMR to facilitate slewing to a
designated target.
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The IR shall auto-track a medium –small sized surface target (40ft x 12ft x 12ft) with a
temperature difference of 3 degrees Celsius with a slew rate of at least 50 degrees/second,
provided the target is already in track and clear weather conditions.
The EO/IR sensor shall be installed in the aircraft to provide an un-obstructed view (excluding
protrusions) of 360 degrees azimuth, below the aircraft fuselage.
The EO/IR sensor shall be stabilized for asset vibration, roll, pitch, and yaw.
The EO shall provide data to the operator to identify target (i.e. discerning name, registration, in
high-contrast, 6-inch letters) at a slant range of 1.4 nautical miles, in daylight conditions without
turbulence with Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU) when altitude is 5,000 feet or less.
The EO sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x 16ft x 16 ft) at a range of 10 NM in
daylight conditions without turbulence CAVU.
The IR sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x 16ft x 16 ft) with a temperature
difference of at least 3 degrees Celsius at a range of 8 nm.
The IR sensor, when cued, shall detect a person in the water as defined below in sea state 3 and
at a slant range of no less than 420 feet for the purposes of sensor performance, a person in the
water (PIW) has the following characteristics:
Size: 0.5 ft. length x 0.5 ft. width x 0.5 ft height

Temperature difference: 0.5 degrees Celsius
3.5.7.1.2.3 Automatic Identification System (AIS)

The aircraft shall receive contact information from AIS transmitters located on the transmitting
units, as defined by International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS)
SN/Circular 222.
3.5.7.1.3 Communications
The aircraft shall provide the ability to continuously scan up to three discrete international
distress frequencies for GMDSS voice communications.
Using an approved frequency management plan, the aircraft shall maintain multiple simultaneous
real-time voice communication channels in accordance with applicable standards, except there is
no requirement for simultaneous transmitting on two HF radios. When one HF radio is
transmitting, reception and transmission on the other HF radios may be inhibited.
The aircraft shall transmit and receive unencrypted Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) and For
Official Use Only (FOUO) voice communications.
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) voice.

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The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted VHF LOS Military (30-88 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted VHF Aviation AM (118-137 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted VHF High FM mobile (138-174) voice.
The aircraft shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF High P-25 C4FM (138-174) voice
communications.
The aircraft shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF Marine voice FM (155-162.55 MHz) voice
communications.
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF Low Military AM & FM (225-400) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low Military AM & FM (225-400) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low mobile FM (403-512 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide Type 3 encrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM (403-470 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM (403-470 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS High Mobile FM (800-960 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF analog (403-470 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM (DAMA or Non) (243-318
MHz) voice.
3.5.7.1.4 Network & Infrastructure
3.5.7.1.4.1 Data Recording

A data recording capability shall be provided to record in digital format one analog EO/IR video
channel and one analog voice channel for 30 minutes.
A data playback capability shall be provided for one analog video channel or one analog voice
channel.
A removable memory module shall be provided for off-aircraft archiving.
Recording control shall be available in the cockpit.
Playback control shall be available in the cockpit.

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3.5.7.2 C4ISR system capabilities with the C4ISR Mission System Pallet
Installed
3.5.7.2.1 U. S. Coast Guard “Standard Image” Computer Software

U. S. Coast Guard “Standard Image” computer software will be used to the extent that it is
operationally relevant.
3.5.7.2.2 CG C2 System
The command and control system will be integrated with sensors, data recording and status
monitoring systems.
The operator shall have filter control to add or remove information as desired.
A track management capability shall provide management of system track files to present
selected information to command and control.
The command and control system shall simultaneously track at least 500 targets.
Track files shall be amplified with classification and identification information

The command and control system shall provide support for own and multi-asset unit
coordination.
The CG-C2 system status shall be available at the command and control station.
The CG C2 system shall enable the operator to perform On Scene Commander duties.
The CG C2 system shall receive readiness information from onboard systems to generate
readiness assessments for the operator and dissemination to higher command authorities.
The CG C2 system shall provide recommended navigation way-points to the Flight Management
System for pilot acceptance.
The CG C2 system shall receive or generate track reports from the MMR, AIS, DF, and ESM
sensors.
The CG C2 system shall provide inputs to the Local Tactical Picture.
3.5.7.2.2.1 Mission Planning

The CG C2 system shall develop tactical mission plans.
The CG C2 system shall display tactical mission plans.
3.5.7.2.2.1.1 Common Operational Picture

The CG-C2 system shall disseminate elements of a Local Tactical Picture to any DII COE C2
system node.

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The CG-C2 system shall limit the elements of the local tactical picture distributed to a DII COE
C2 node based on the role of the asset.
The CG-C2 system shall filter the elements to create a display based on operator selection.
The CG-C2 system as a DII COE C2 node shall transmit to other nodes area overlays on the CG-
C2 map display.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate a detailed mission schedule.
The CG-C2 system shall provide a means to compare the status of a mission with a mission
schedule.
The CG C2 system shall receive Common Operating Picture (COP) track reports via the
INMARSAT HSD system.
The CG C2 system shall correlate COP & Local Tactical Picture (LTP) track reports.
3.5.7.2.2.1.2 Tasking
The CG-C2 system shall provide tools for building mission plans.
The CG-C2 system shall provide tools for updating mission plans based on operator inputs.
The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of creating a mission plan, including a series of
locations and times.
The CG-C2 system shall, with operator input, generate search plans.
The CG-C2 system shall, with operator input, distribute search plans
3.5.7.2.2.1.3 Asset Status

The CG-C2 system shall display the status of operator-selected IDS assets in the Common
Operating Picture (COP), including their location and the status of major subsystems.
The CG-C2 system shall maintain the status of own C4ISR equipment, including current status
(on, off, ready, standby), network responsiveness, the time of last status change, and if the
equipment has failed, the failure time and reason, if available.
The CG-C2 system shall provide a Unit Status report with the current status of user-selected C4I
asset equipment and systems.
3.5.7.2.2.1.4 Reports
The CG-C2 system shall support the operator in the development of SITREPs, After Action
Reports (AARs), Patrol Reports, and Case Files.

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The CG-C2 system shall display SITREPs, After Action Reports (AARs), Patrol Reports, and
Case Files.
The CG-C2 system shall store SITREPs, After Action Reports (AARs), Patrol Reports, and Case
Files.
The CG-C2 system shall transmit SITREPs, After Action Reports (AARs), Patrol Reports, and
Case File to other CG-C2 nodes and over external networks via email.
3.5.7.2.2.2 CG-C2 Input Information
3.5.7.2.2.2.1 Logistics Information

Reserved
3.5.7.2.2.2.1.1 Human System Engineering

Automated decision aides shall be provided to obtain status of tactical equipment.
Each C4ISR system shall report status information and an overall assessment of the C4ISR
system shall be developed, displayed, communicated and recorded.
3.5.7.2.2.2.2 Navigation Information

The CG-C2 system shall accept the aircraft navigation data from the navigation system.
3.5.7.2.2.2.3 Communications Information

The CG-C2 system shall accept communications plans.
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store and display communications plan amendments.
The CG-C2 system shall forward communications plans and their amendments to recipients
designated by the operator.
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store and display OTH-G formatted messages.
3.5.7.2.2.2.4 Sensor information

The CG-C2 system shall receive track data from the aircraft's tactical radar.
The CG-C2 system shall accept video from the aircraft's tactical radar.
The CG-C2 system shall accept electro-optical visible color, low light, and infrared imagery
from the aircraft's electro-optical imaging systems.
CG-C2 system shall accept status from the aircraft's tactical radar.
The CG-C2 system shall accept direction finding (DF) digital data containing line of bearing and
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The CG-C2 system shall accept Automatic Identification System (AIS) digital data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive ESM digital data.
The CG-C2 system shall convert the aircraft's tactical radar digital data into a LTP format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert analog video data into a digital format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert an aircraft's ESM data into a LTP format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert an aircraft's EO/IR data into a LTP format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert an aircraft's DF data into a LTP format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert Automatic Identification System (AIS) data into a LTP format.
3.5.7.2.2.2.5 Planning information

The CG-C2 system shall access external environmental data.
The CG-C2 system shall accept a return from a query to an operator-selected database.
3.5.7.2.2.2.6 Status and Alert Information

The CG-C2 system shall display operator alerts that affect the C4ISR system performance.
3.5.7.2.2.3 Charting and Track Management
3.5.7.2.2.3.1 Track input

The CG-C2 system shall receive digital radar track data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital ESM line of bearing and frequency data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital Identification data from the ESM system.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital DF line of bearing and frequency data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital AIS positional data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive track reports in TMS/OTH-Gold format, from sources outside
the CG-C2 system.
The CG-C2 system shall receive tracks from an operator.
The CG-C2 system shall receive track deletions from an operator.
The CG-C2 system shall receive updates to track data from an operator.

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The CG-C2 system shall store track updates.
3.5.7.2.2.3.2 Database
The CG-C2 system shall maintain on the aircraft a database of tracks, their attributes and
correlations.
The CG-C2 display shall provide geographic information and charts for aeronautical and nautical
chart standards to support Deepwater missions.
The CG-C2 system shall archive track location and velocity history, track associations, track
updates, and information associated with a track.
The CG-C2 system shall retrieve archived data and display it.
The CG-C2 system shall archive data indicated by an operator.
3.5.7.2.2.3.3 Dissemination
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate the CG-C2 track data base.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate the CG-C2 track database based on criteria entered by the
operator, including priority.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate updates to any track designated by the operator for
dissemination.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track data for tracks designated by the CG-C2 operator.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate new tracks.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track updates.
3.5.7.2.2.3.4 Track associations

The CG-C2 system shall receive and store track and target designations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track and target designations.
The CG-C2 system shall receive and store sensor and intelligence associations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate sensor and intelligence associations.
3.5.7.2.2.3.5 Tracks and Queries

The CG-C2 system shall receive a query from the operator and route it to the operator-selected
database.
The CG-C2 system shall receive and display to the operator the results of a query.

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The CG-C2 system shall associate a query response with a track.
3.5.7.2.2.3.6 Track Correlation

The CG-C2 system shall receive and store Force Over-The-Horizon Track Coordinator
(FOTC)/Commander Task Unit (CTU)/Joint Task Force (JTF) designations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate FOTC/CTU/JTF designations.
The CG-C2 system shall receive organic digital sensor data, OTH-G track reports, and operator
prompted data input and compare them to current Tactical Management System (TMS) track
data for correlation and update.
The CG-C2 system shall receive track correlations from the operator.
The CG-C2 system shall provide operator alert information for high priority targets based on
predetermined criteria or flags set by the operator.
The CG-C2 system shall store track correlations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track correlations.
The CG-C2 system shall receive and store disseminated track data, including correlations and
information associated with tracks.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate organic digital sensor data, and COP track reports with current
track data.
The CG-C2 system shall automatically update current track data with correlated organic digital
sensor data, and COP track reports.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate data immediately upon receiving updates to the data.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate tracks designated by an operator.
3.5.7.2.2.3.7 Displays
The CG-C2 system shall display tracks.
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store, and display mission area overlays.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate mission area overlays.
The CG-C2 system shall update data displays immediately upon receiving updates to the data
displayed.
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The CG-C2 system shall receive, store, and display intelligence data.
The CG-C2 system shall display tracks selected by the operator on the basis of geography,
attributes, or operator designation.
The CG-C2 system shall use MIL-STD-2525 symbology.
The CG-C2 system shall display geographical features on its tactical display.
The CG-C2 system shall display charts on its tactical display.
The CG-C2 display shall provide zoom and pan capability.
The CG-C2 display shall provide the capability of centering on a point.
The CG-C2 shall provide a display offset capability.
The CG-C2 display shall display multi-mode radar returns as a transparent overlay.
The CG-C2 display shall provide the operator the capability to manipulate contrast and
brightness of radar overlays.
3.5.7.2.2.3.8 Targets of Interest- Reserved
3.5.7.2.2.4 CG-C2 Operator Aids- Reserved
3.5.7.2.2.4.1 Task Management-Reserved
3.5.7.2.2.4.2 Video
The CG-C2 system shall display video data from onboard sensors, including digitized radar
video with geographic references and electro-optical video in visible and infrared bands.
The CG-C2 system shall provide the capability of freezing a video display without losing video
recording during the freeze.
The CG-C2 system shall record at least 8 hours of digital video imagery.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate images in a digitized EO/IR video stream with time, location
and altitude of the capturing platform, and the direction the camera was pointing.
The CG-C2 system shall extract segments from digital video imagery as designated by the
C4ISR MSP operator.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate segments of digital video imagery as designated by the
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The CG-C2 system shall correlate a segment of video imagery with a track as designated by the
C4ISR MSP operator.
The digital video imagery recording on the Mission Systems Pallet may be compressed as long
as the system utilizes a MPEG2 compression format.
3.5.7.2.2.4.3 Communications
The CG-C2 system shall provide an exchange client for the operator to send and receive
classified and unclassified messages.
3.5.7.2.2.5 Mission Support and Decision Aids

The CG-C2 system provides tools for the planning and execution of missions, the assembly of
associated data, and manual generation of mission reports.
3.5.7.2.2.5.1 All missions

The CG-C2 system shall provide tools for general mission planning, including routing, fuel
consumption, time on station, and crew planning.
3.5.7.2.2.5.2 SAR
The CG-C2 system shall provide planning and execution tools for effective execution of SAR
cases based on the established Coast Guard C2PC SAR program.
The CG-C2 system SAR planning tool shall display the operational status, including, but not
limited to, location, time on station, time remaining, people on board, and asset operational
profile.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate recorded voice data with operational events.
The CG-C2 system shall provide the operator a means of building a SAR case file.
The CG-C2 system shall maintain a database of SAR Case Files.
3.5.7.2.2.5.3 Law enforcement

The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of building a Law Enforcement case file.
The CG-C2 system shall maintain a database of Law Enforcement Case Files.
3.5.7.2.3 Sensor Systems

The C4ISR system shall operate all C4ISR sensors on the aircraft from the MSP consoles.
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Multi-mode Radar (MMR).
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Electro Optical (EO), Infrared (IR) and Spotter Scope.
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The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Direction Finder (DF).
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Automatic Identification System (AIS).
3.5.7.2.3.1 Multi-Mode Radar System

The MMR shall provide target cueing to the EO/IR.
The MMR shall detect Medium surface Targets (8 sq m RCS) at an altitude of 5000 ft in Sea
State 3 at a range of 50 nm at Pd=0.9 assuming Swerling type 2 target, no precipitation, and no
multipath.
(A) THE MMR shall detect and map oil spills.
The MMR shall be SART capable.
(I) For target classification purposes the MMR shall include an Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar
(ISAR) mode with resolution of 1 meter square.
The MMR shall track multiple surface and air targets.
3.5.7.2.3.2 EO/IR System

The EO/IR sensor shall image surface TOIs.
The EO/IR sensor shall receive cueing information from the MMR to facilitate slewing to a
designated target.
The EO/IR sensor shall have the ability to slew manually.
The IR shall auto-track a medium –small sized surface target (40ft x 12ft x 12ft) with a
temperature difference of 3 degrees Celsius with a slew rate of at least 50 degrees/second,
provided the target is already in track and clear weather conditions.
The EO/IR sensor shall be installed in the aircraft to provide an un-obstructed view (excluding
protrusions) of 360 degrees azimuth, below the aircraft fuselage.
The EO/IR sensor shall be stabilized for asset vibration, roll, pitch, and yaw.
The EO sensor shall provide data to the operator to identify target (i.e. discerning name,
registration, in high-contrast, 6-inch letters at a slant range of 1.4 nautical miles, in daylight
conditions without turbulence with Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU) when at an altitude
of 5,000 feet or less.
The EO sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x16ft x 16ft) at a range of 10 NM in
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The IR sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x16ft x 16ft) with a temperature difference
of at least 3 degrees Celsius at a range of 8 nm.
The IR sensor, when cued, shall detect a person in the water as defined below in sea state 3 and
an altitude of no less than 300 feet for the purposes of sensor performance, a person in the water
(PIW) has the following characteristics:

3.5.7.2.3.3 Direction Finder (DF)

The DF system shall provide line of bearing and frequency information to the CG-C2 system.
3.5.7.2.3.4 Automatic Identification System (AIS).
The CG-C2 system shall receive contact information from AIS transmitters located on the
transmitting units, as defined by International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety Of Life At
Sea (SOLAS) SN/Circular 222.
3.5.7.2.3.5 ESM System

The ESM System shall include a signal acquisition capability to rapidly detect, classify, identify,
and display signals that match entries in an emitter library.
The MRS MPA shall perform SEI measurements to identify targets of interest.
The ESM system shall have a frequency detection range of 500 MHz to 18 GHz.
The ESM system for emitter main beam detection shall classify a signal of interest (SOI) with a
65 dBm signal at 10 GHz.
The ESM shall provide a bearing with an accuracy of ±2° to a signal of interest (SOI) at 10 GHz.
3.5.7.2.4 Communications System
3.5.7.2.4.1 Exterior Communications

The aircraft will provide a communications suite for communicating, secured and unsecured
voice and data, with and among other Coast Guard air, surface, and shore assets; DOD and other
Federal agencies; state and local government organizations; North Atlantic Treaty Organization
(NATO).
Using an approved frequency management plan, the aircraft shall maintain multiple simultaneous
real-time voice communication channels in accordance with applicable standards, except there is
no requirement for simultaneous transmitting on two HF radios. When one HF radio is
transmitting, reception and transmission on the other HF radios may be inhibited.
The aircraft shall provide the ability to continuously scan up to three discrete international
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The MRS MPA shall transfer video clips and images with the C4ISR MSP installed.
The MRS MPA shall communicate SBU voice and data with the C4ISR MSP installed.
The MRS MPA shall communicate classified voice and data with the C4ISR MSP installed.
The MRS MPA shall provide type 1 encrypted automatic reporting of own-aircraft position via
COP.
VHF/UHF and HF radios used for air traffic management shall be installed in accordance with
the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) voice and data (at not less
than 9.6 Kbps data rate).
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted VHF LOS Military (30-88 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide unencrypted VHF Aviation AM (118-137 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF High FM mobile (138-174) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted VHF High FM mobile (138-174) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF High P-25 C4FM (138-174) voice and data
(at not less than 2.4 Kbps data rate) communications.
The MRS-MPA shall provide unencrypted VHF High P-25 C4FM (138-174) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF Marine voice FM (155.00-162.55 MHz)
voice communications.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF Low Military AM & FM (225-400) voice
and data (at not less than 16 Kbps data rate).
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low Military AM & FM (225-400) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low mobile FM (403-512 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM (403-470 MHz) voice
and data (at not less than 2.4 Kbps data rate) communications.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM (403-470 MHz) voice.

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The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS High Mobile FM (800-960 MHz) voice.
The MRS MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM, non-DAMA, 25 kHz (243-
318 MHz) OTCIXS OTH-Gold message format data.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM, DAMA and non-DAMA,
25 kHz (243-318 MHz) voice and data (at not less than 16 Kbps data rate).
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM, DAMA and non-DAMA,
5 kHz (243-318 MHz) voice and data (at not less than 2.4 Kbps data rate).
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted Commercial SATCOM (1530-1660 MHz) voice
(Mini-M) and data (at not less than 64 Kbps data rate, Aero HSD).
The MRS-MPA shall provide unencrypted Commercial SATCOM (1530-1660 MHz) voice
(Mini-M).
3.5.7.2.4.2 MSP Intercommunication System (ICS)

The MRS MPA C4ISR mission crew intercommunication system with the C4ISR MSP installed:
Shall provide interior voice communications to and between C4ISR mission operators
Shall provide interior voice communications, announcing and alerts/alarms, to and
between C4ISR mission operators and flight crew members
Shall provide C4ISR mission operators voice interface to exterior communications
systems
Shall provide capability to monitor voice communications via air crew selection of one or
more active voice circuits and to route audio to selected speaker or headset for each
mission operator.
3.5.7.2.5 Pallet Network & Infrastructure
3.5.7.2.5.1 Tempest
The C4ISR infrastructure shall be developed in accordance with MIL-STD-232A RED/BLACK
Engineering Installation Guidelines for TEMPEST protection and NACSEM 5201, (C)
TEMPEST Guidelines for Equipment/Systems Design Standard (U).
The C4ISR infrastructure shall be compliant with National Security Telecommunications and
Information Systems Security TEMPEST/2-95, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance.

A data recording and playback capability shall be provided to record one digital video channel
and one digital voice channel for 8 hours.
A data recording capability shall be provided to record mission triggers and events, system
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A data playback capability shall be provided for recorded data.
Recording control shall be available at the C4ISR Mission System Pallet (MSP).
Playback control shall be available at the C4ISR Mission System Pallet (MSP).
3.5.7.2.5.3 Network Connectivity

The MRS MPA shall provide SIPRNET connectivity simultaneously with CGDN+.
The MRS MPA shall provide CGDN+ connectivity.
3.5.7.2.6 Electronic Surveillance Measures (ESM) C2

The C2 system shall have on aircraft SEI database query capability.
The C2 system shall support ESM operations including signal detection, analysis, identification,
location, and recording with C4ISR MSP installed.
3.5.7.3 Mission System Pallet Weight and Power

Reserved
3.5.8 Navigation
The navigation system shall support world-wide operations using Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)
in controlled airspace governed by the DOD, NATO, FAA and ICAO.
The navigation system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
The Navigation system shall provide aircraft position, speed, heading, altitude, and time data to
the C4ISR system.
3.5.8.1 Required Navigation Performance (RNP)

The flight management system in conjunction with the various systems listed below shall meet
RNP 2.0 En route, 1.0 Terminal area, and 0.3 Approach performance requirements during these
phases of flight where appropriate services are available.
The flight management system shall be certified to Technical Standard Orders (TSO) or Military
Standards.
3.5.8.2 Computed Air Release Point (CARP)

The flight management system shall compute a CARP for aerial deliveries.
3.5.8.3 Search Area Navigation

The flight management system shall compute search patterns and deliver appropriate search
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3.5.8.4 Long Range Navigation
The aircraft long range navigation system shall use an Inertial Reference System (IRS) and the
Global Positioning System (GPS).
The aircraft long range navigation system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
The long range navigation system shall be accessible by the pilot and co-pilot via the flight
management system.
The IRS shall be capable of in-flight alignment.
The IRS shall accept position updates from the GPS.
The IRS shall model its own errors using inputs from the GPS.
The IRS shall be certified in accordance with applicable TSOs or MIL Standards.
The IRS shall provide appropriate outputs to other aircraft systems, such as, the flight
management system and the C4ISR systems.
The GPS system shall provide Standard Positioning Service (SPS).
The GPS system shall provide Precise Positioning Service (PPS).
The GPS system shall provide Precise Time and Time Intervals (PTTI).
The GPS system shall have Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM).
The GPS system shall accept altitude aiding from the barometric altimeter system.
The GPS system shall accept velocity aiding from the IRS.
The GPS system shall be certified in accordance with applicable TSOs or MIL Standards for use
under Instrument Flight Rules in the en route, terminal, and approach phases of flight in both
military and civilian airspace.
The GPS system shall provide appropriate outputs to other aircraft systems, such as, the flight
management system and the C4ISR systems.
3.5.8.5 VOR/ILS
Dual VOR/ILS systems shall provide en route navigation information derived from VOR ground
stations, approach (deviations) information from ILS ground systems, and Marker Beacon
information from ground Marker Beacon system.
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The aircraft shall be certified for Category I precision instrument approaches.
The aircraft shall be equipped and certifiable for Category II precision instrument approaches.
The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive VOR frequencies from 108-118 MHz.
The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive ILS Localizer frequencies from 108-112 MHz.
The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive ILS Glide Slope frequencies from 329-335 MHz.
The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive Marker Beacon frequencies at 75 MHz.
3.5.8.6 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

The magnetic bearing from the aircraft to selected AM transmitters shall be provided by a single
ADF system.
The ADF system shall operate throughout the standard 190 to 1799.5 KHz frequency range and
the 2,179 to 2,185 KHz extended frequency range in 500 Hz steps.
The ADF system shall be certified for non-precision instrument approaches to TSOs or MIL
Standards.
3.5.8.7 Direction Finder (DF)

Direction finding in the VHF/UHF frequency range will be provided by a single Collins DF
430F system or equivalent.
The DF system shall provide bearing information between the aircraft and VHF/UHF
transmitters in the frequency range of 30-406.025 MHz.
3.5.8.8 TACAN
The aircraft shall have two TACAN systems that are certified in accordance with applicable MIL
Standards. One of these TACAN systems may be substituted by a Distance Measuring
Equipment (DME) system certified to TSOs.
The TACAN systems shall use all 126 X and 126 Y channels when operating with a standard
VORTAC ground station or another suitable equipped aircraft. The TACAN or DME
receiver/transmitter receives on the frequency range 962-1213 MHz and transmits on 1025-1150
MHz.
The TACAN and DME systems shall be accessible to the pilot and co-pilot via the flight
management system.
An operating mode that supports automatic tuning of the DME system in conjunction with the
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3.5.8.9 Automatic Flight Control
The Automatic Flight Control system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.9 Transponder Systems

Military and civil surveillance will be provided by two transponder systems- a civil transponder
and a military transponder (IFF).
The civil transponder shall operate in modes 3/A, C, and S.
The civil transponder shall be certified to applicable TSOs.
The military transponder (IFF System) shall operate in modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4, and S.
The military transponder (IFF system) shall provide growth for Mode 5.
The military transponder (IFF system) shall be certified to applicable Military Standards.
The military transponder control functions shall set the following parameters:
Operational mode
Control for modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, and S
Mode 4 controls
I/P pulse transmissions
BIT
3.5.10 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)

The Aircraft shall be equipped with TCAS II version 7.0 or later.
Resolution and Traffic advisories shall be displayed on a primary flight instrument on the pilot’s
instrument panel and on the co-pilot’s instrument panel.
TCAS controls shall be accessible by both the pilot and the co-pilot.
3.5.11 Flight Safety System
3.5.11.1 Weather Radar

The aircraft shall have a weather radar system.
The weather radar system shall detect and display adverse weather conditions.
Weather depictions shall allow the pilot and co-pilot to discriminate between no less than three
levels of intensity.
The Weather Radar shall display weather in the 120-degree horizontal field of view from 60
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Antenna tilt shall be adjustable by the pilot and copilot to any position in the range from 15
degrees below the horizontal to 15 degrees above the horizontal. The system may use its own
control unit.
Weather radar information shall be displayed while the aircraft is on the ground and in all phases
of flight from take-off to landing.
The Weather Radar system shall be certified in accordance with applicable TSOs or MIL
Standards.
3.5.11.2 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

The aircraft shall have an Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Systems (EGPWS). This
system provides warnings to prevent Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents.
The EGPWS shall provide advanced ground proximity warning, altitude call-outs, and bank
angle alerts in a single integrated flight safety system.
The EGPWS shall be certified to a TSOs or MIL Standard.
An aural de-clutter feature shall silence the alerts provided that the flight crew has taken positive
corrective action.
The EGPWS shall continue to monitor the flight path to terrain situation, and will warn the crew
again if corrective action was insufficient.
Audio warnings shall be sent to the pilot and copilot internal communications system.
3.5.11.3 Radio Altimeter (RADALT)

The aircraft shall have dual Radio Altimeters.
The RADALT shall measure the height over terrain or water to at least 2,500 ft.
The RADALT shall be certified to a TSOs or MIL Standard.
3.5.11.4 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Search and rescue beacon functions shall be provided by an ELT system with GPS derived
position reporting.
The ELT system shall transmit on 121.5 MHz to facilitate the final approach homing in an
emergency.
The ELT shall be powered by internal batteries that provide at least 48 hours of continuous
operation.
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The ELT shall have two sets of controls: one shall be located in a cockpit control unit that is
accessible by both the pilot and the co-pilot, and the other shall be located on the beacon.
The ELT beacon shall be coded with the relevant COSPAS/SARSAT identification before
installation.
3.5.11.5 Recording Systems
3.5.11.5.1 Flight Data Recorder

A Flight Data Acquisition unit (FDAU) shall collect flight data for recording on a flight data
recorder (FDR) in accordance with ARINC 717.
The FDR system shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25 § 25.1459 and Part 125 § 125.226.
The FDR shall have an underwater location pinger mounted on it.
The FDR system shall retain the most recent 25 hours of flight data stored in a non-volatile flash
EEPROM memory.
Data shall be retrievable from the FDR to a portable download unit (DLU). The DLU is a piece
of ground based equipment which does not form part of the system.
3.5.11.5.2 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)

The MRS MPA shall have a cockpit voice recorder that complies with 14 CFR Part 25 § 25.1457
and Part 125 § 125.227.
The CVR shall store the most recent two hours of voice recordings.
The CVR shall have an underwater location pinger mounted on it.
3.5.12 Time Standard and Frequency Reference

The aircraft shall provide a time standard and frequency reference.
3.5.13 Internal Communications System (ICS)

The aircraft shall provide integrated voice communications.
The ICS shall provide the capability for all crewmembers to communicate with one another from
their assigned station.
The ICS shall include a selectable “hot mike” or “vox” feature at all stations.
The ICS shall provide a communications port for a person outside the aircraft during ground
operation.
A public address system shall be installed in the aircraft to comply with the requirements of 14
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3.5.13.1 Integrated Voice Communications
The aircraft shall provide an integrated voice communications system for intercom and exterior
communications.
The pilot, co-pilot, both C4ISR systems operators, and both observers shall be able to select or
deselect any exterior communications channel for the purpose of monitoring that channel or
transmitting on that channel.
All remaining ICS stations shall provide the capability of selecting or deselecting any channel
only for the purpose of monitoring that channel.
3.5.13.2 Integrated Voice Terminals

Integrated Voice Terminals shall provide user access to any of the defined voice services.
Where the ICS controls assignment of Crypto equipment to specific radios, the Integrated Voice
Terminals shall provide built-in secure/plain controls and status indicators.
The integrated voice terminals shall provide the capability of monitoring multiple voice channels
with an indication of the active talk circuit.
The integrated voice terminals shall provide the capability to display available and monitored
channels.
3.5.13.3 Discrete Internal Communications

The ICS design shall allow for multi-channel discrete communications to enable any two or more
crew members to converse without interrupting other crew members.
3.5.14 Aircraft Auxiliary Equipment/Systems

N/A
3.5.15 Aircraft Margins
3.5.15.1 Weights
The MRS MPA shall tolerate 2.4 percent growth in empty weight during its first 20 years of
service life without adverse effects on operating performance.
The MRS MPA shall tolerate an additional 3 percent growth in empty weight during its second
20 years of service life without adverse effects on operating performance. This growth margin
may be derived by performance improvements.
3.5.15.2 Environmental Control Margin

The MRS MPA shall have sufficient margin in environmental control systems to maintain
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3.5.15.3 Electrical Load Margin
The MRS MPA shall have 30 percent electrical loads margin over normal operational maximum
load.
3.5.16 Environmental Requirements
3.5.16.1 Airborne Emissions

The General Electric CT7 engine family shall be certified to the fuel venting and smoke
requirements of SFAR 27 as amended by Amendments SFAR 27.1 through SFAR 27-5 and
superseded by 14 CFR Part 34.
3.5.16.2 Hazardous Materials

The aircraft shall comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety
and Health Agency (OSHA) regulations.
Operation of the MRS MPA shall comply with NAS 411.
Operation of the MRS MPA shall comply with COMDTINST 16455.10 (EPCRA and P2
Compliance for the U. S. Coast Guard).
Operation of the MRS MPA shall comply with COMDTINST 16478.1 (Hazardous Waste
Manual).
3.5.16.3 Noise
3.5.16.3.1 External Noise

The MRS MPA external noise levels shall comply with 14 CFR Part 36.
3.5.16.3.2 Internal Noise

Internal noise levels in the MRS MPA with crew members wearing approved noise suppression
headsets shall comply with the requirements of the latest MIL STD-1474 in effect on 25 June
2002.
3.6 Government Furnished Equipment

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SECTION 4 VERIFICATION
4.1 Requirements
The CN-235-300M is a Commercial and Non Developmental Item (CANDI) that is currently in
production. Changes to the CN-235-300M will address the applicable physical Coast Guard
functional requirements. Verification shall be required to demonstrate that the aircraft meets the
requirements defined in this Performance Specification.
4.2 Test and Evaluation

Test and evaluation of the aircraft and new equipment (to include operational software) will be
conducted on a Hot Bench, as well as, installed on a prototype aircraft for ground run and flight
test as appropriate to demonstrate compliance with requirements. The test matrices shall be
submitted to ICGS for approval prior to commencement of the tests. The ground and flight tests
shall be conducted by ICGS or its designated subcontractor with ICGS, subcontractor, and U.S.
Coast Guard participation (which may include pilots, air and ground crews, and test witnesses).
4.3 Post Delivery Demonstration and Trials

Following flight test, the prototype aircrafts (Aircraft 1 and 2) will be accepted by ICGS and
turned over to the U.S. Coast Guard for operational testing. The U.S. Coast Guard will use this
testing to identify any deficiencies of the new aircraft. ICGS or its subcontractors shall correct
these deficiencies on all aircraft if they are within the scope of this Performance Specification
and incorporate a verification/acceptance test procedure as appropriate to validate correction.
REQUIREMENT VERIFICATIONS
Paragraph Title/Requirement Methods
3 Section 3 - Requirements
3.1 General
The aircraft shall be certified by INTA (Instituto Nacional I
Tecnica Aeroespacial) under FAR Part 25, except for items
needed for the specific military use of the aircraft which will
be certified in accordance a Certification Plan approved by
INTA.
Where the aircraft has not been modified, the original I
certificate shall apply.
Where the aircraft has been modified, the major modifications I
as defined by the certification authority (INTA) shall be
certified in accordance with the appropriate amendments in
effect as of 25 June 2002.
Where the aircraft has been modified, the minor modifications I
shall be certified in accordance with the original certificate
and its amendments.
I
The aircraft shall be certified in accordance with Title 14 CFR I
Section 25.1419, Amendment 25-23 for parts not changed or
not affected by the change.
Section 25.1419, Amendment 25-72 for the airframe Ice
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Section 25.1316 at Amendment 25-80 for the Integrated
Electronic Display System.
Section 25.905(d) at Amendment 25-72 for the propellers.
Section 25.365(e) at Amendment 25-71 for pressurized
compartment loads.
Section 25.571(e) (2) at Amendment 25-72 for damage-
tolerance and fatigue evaluation of structure.
Section 25.801 at Amendment 25-72 for Ditching Provisions.
Section 25.807(e) at Amendment 25-94 for Uniformity of
Emergency Exits.
Section 25.1411 at Amendment 25-79 for Safety Equipment.
Section 25.1415(a) at Amendment 25-82 for Ditching
Equipment.
Part 34, Amendments 34-1 through 34-2.
Part 36, effective 1 December 1969 including Amendments
36-1 through 36-18.
Section 25.1459 at Amendment 25-65 for Flight Recorders.
Section 125.227 for Flight Recorders.
3.2 Aircraft Mission Requirements
3.2.1 Plan for Use
3.2.1.1 Operational Profile
None
3.2.1.2 Mission Profile
3.2.1.2.1 Alien Migration Interdiction Operations (AMIO)
None
3.2.1.2.2 Deployed Port Operations, Security and Defense (DPOSD)
None
3.2.1.2.3 Drug Interdiction
None
3.2.1.2.4 Environmental Defense
None
3.2.1.2.5 Foreign Vessel Inspection
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3.2.1.2.6 General Defense Operations
None
3.2.1.2.7 General Law Enforcement
None
3.2.1.2.8 International Ice patrol
None
3.2.1.2.9 Lightering Zone Enforcement
None
3.2.1.2.10 Living Marine Resource Enforcement (LMR)
None
3.2.1.2.11 Maritime Interception Operations (MIO)
None
3.2.1.2.12 Maritime Pollution (MARPOL) Enforcement
None
3.2.1.2.13 Search and Rescue (SAR)
None
3.2.1.2.14 Peacetime Military Engagement (PME)
None
3.2.1.3 Composite Mission Flight Profiles
None
3.2.1.3.1 Surveillance Mission
The MRS MPA shall conduct the Surveillance Mission Profile A, T
described in Para 3.2.1.3.1.1
3.2.1.3.1.1, Surveillance Mission Profile:
Crew of 5 persons
Conduct this profile with the procedures and performance
parameters described in the Aircraft Flight Manual
Taxi, Takeoff and climb out to best-range altitude
Transit 300 nm at best-range altitude and long-range
cruising speed.
Descend to 5000 ft.
Search for at least 4.7 hours at long-range cruising speed.
Climb out to best-range altitude.
Transit back 300 nm at best-range altitude and long-range
cruising speed.
Descend, execute an instrument approach procedure to a
missed approach, fly 50 nm to an alternate airfield at the
most economical altitude, and execute an instrument
approach to a landing.
Land with fuel reserves, no less than 45 minutes of fuel at
sea level and long-range cruising speed or 10 percent of the
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3.2.1.3.1.2 Diverting from Surveillance to SAR
The aircraft shall be capable of diverting from a law enforcement I
mission to a SAR mission without requiring reconfiguration.
The aircraft shall be capable of carrying and deploying one I
dewatering pump with its ADS, one MA-3 kit of life rafts or
equivalent with its ADS, One radio can with its ADS, Six MK-25
flares, and Four MK-58 flares.
3.2.1.3.2 Logistics Transport Mission
The MRS MPA shall conduct the Logistic Transport Mission A, T
described in Para. 3.2.1.3.2.1.
3.2.1.3.2.1 Logistics Transport Mission Profile
No Mission Systems Pallet aboard
Crew of 4 persons
ISA + 0°C
Load in accordance with Aircraft Cargo Manual, palletized
cargo of 6000 lbs or 20 passengers, where the average
passenger weight shall be 220 lbs. and each passenger shall
be carrying 45 lbs of personal gear and equipment.
Taxi, Takeoff, and climb out to best-range altitude
Transit 1000 nm at best range altitude and best range speed.
Land with fuel reserves no less than 45 minutes of fuel at
3.2.1.3.3 Search and rescue (SAR) Mission
The MRS MPA shall be capable of conducting the Search and Rescue A, T
(SAR) Mission Profile described in Para 3.2.1.3.3.1
3.2.1.3.3.1 Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission Profile
Crew of 6 persons
ISA + 0°C
Taxi, Takeoff, and climb out to best altitude
Transit 300 nm in not more than 90 minutes (from take off
to on scene) at best speed using power settings that shall
not exceed maximum continuous power.
Descend to 2000 ft.
Search for 30 minutes at long-range cruising speed.
Descend to 200 ft and airdrop a life raft.
Climb out to best range altitude.
Transit back 300 nm at best range altitude and best range
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3.3 Operational Environment
3.3.1 General
The aircraft shall be certificated in accordance with Title 14 Code of I
Federal Regulations Part 25.
The aircraft shall operate in day and night conditions. I
The aircraft shall operate in visual and instrument meteorological I
conditions.
3.3.2 Induced Environment
The aircraft shall comply with the specified environments of 14 CFR I
Parts 25 and 36.
The C4ISR suite, including the MSP, shall function within the I
induced environments required for certification less than 14 CFR
Parts 25 and 36.
The displays in the C4ISR suite, including the MSP, shall be readable A
within the induced environments generated during the surveillance
phase of the Surveillance Mission described in Para. 3.2.1.3.1.
3.3.3 Natural Environment
3.3.3.1 Temperature
The aircraft operating environments for the following equipment shall A
be as indicated:
KIV-7HSB flight/ground operating temperature down to 0
deg C.
STE-R flight/ground operating temperature limits are 0 deg
C to 40 deg C.
STE-R non-operational temperature limits are -20 deg C to
60 deg C.
KG-175 flight/ground operating low temperature limit is 4
deg C (or -18 deg C with a 30 minute warm-up); high
operating temperature limit is 48 degrees CKG-175 and
non-operational temperature limit is -31 degrees C.
HF modem Q9604 and HF systems operating low
temperature is 0 degrees C.
SP-160-07 flight/ground operating low temperature limit is
0 degrees C (or -25 degrees C with a 30 minute warm-up).
PA-160-01 flight/ground operating low temperature limit is
0 degrees C.
3.3.3.1.1 Ground operating high temperature
The aircraft shall remain operational up to and including external A
ground operational high temperature of 125°F (51.7°C).
3.3.3.1.2 Ground operating low temperature
The aircraft shall remain operational down to and including ground A
operational low temperature of –40°F (–40°C).
3.3.3.1.3 Flight operating high temperature
The aircraft shall remain operational up to and including in-flight A
operational high temperature of ISA (International Standard
Atmosphere) plus 66°F (ISA + 36.7°C) indicated outside air
temperature.
3.3.3.1.4 Flight operating low temperature
The aircraft shall remain operational down to and including a flight A
operational low temperature of –40°F (–40°C) indicated outside air
temperature.
3.3.3.1.5 Temperature Cycles
The aircraft shall deliver the performance herein specified over the A
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cycles resulting from the convolution of the natural environments
with the mission profiles specified herein applicable to expected
vehicle operating locations.
3.3.3.2 Humidity
The aircraft shall comply with the requirements of Title 14 Code of I
3.3.3.3 Wind Speed
The aircraft shall operate during taxi, takeoff, and landing in the A
following wind conditions:
Headwinds of 0 to 40 knots
Tailwinds of 0 to 20 knots
Cross component of wind velocity up to at least 25 knots
3.3.3.4 Rainfall Rate
3.3.3.4.1 Ground operational rainfall rate
The aircraft shall achieve full operational performance up to and A
including a ground operational rainfall rate equal to the MIL-HDBK-
310, 0.5 percent extreme.
3.3.3.4.2 Flight operational rainfall rate
The aircraft shall achieve full operational performance up to and A
including a flight operational rainfall rate equal to the MIL-HDBK-
310, 0.5 percent extreme.
3.3.3.5 Ice Accretion
The aircraft shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25 for I
operating in known icing conditions.
The Airplane Flight Manual shall be in accordance with Section 12 of I
FAA advisory Circular 25.1419-1.
The aircraft shall be certified for flight in known icing conditions in I
accordance with 14 CFR Part 25, Appendix C.
The aircraft shall have skin doublers on the fuselage for protection I
from ice that comes off of the propellers.
3.3.3.6 Atmospheric Pressure
The aircraft shall operate in pressure altitudes from 1,300 feet below A
sea level to an operational ceiling of at least 25,000 feet.
3.3.3.7 Salt Fog
None
3.3.3.8 Solar Radiation Intensity
The aircraft shall maintain full operational performance when A
subjected to the solar radiation intensity described in Figure 3.2.2.8-1.
3.3.3.9 Bird Strikes
The aircraft shall be certificated to withstand bird strike damage in I
accordance with 14 CFR Part 25.
3.3.4 Cockpit and Cargo Compartment Environment
In flight, the aircraft shall maintain the cockpit and cargo A, D
compartment environment within a temperature range of 65°F to
80°F and a humidity range within published specifications for all
mission and non-mission systems under the following conditions:
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Heat loading of all electronic system, including palletized
mission systems, and full flight crew
Cockpit and cargo compartment pressurization shall comply with 14 I
CFR Part 25.
Cockpit and cargo compartment altitude shall not exceed 8,000 feet I
while the aircraft is operating at its maximum operating ceiling of
25,000 feet.
Internal vibration levels shall be equal to or less than requirements I
specified in 14 CFR Part 25.
3.3.4.2 Cold Ground Ambient
Cold ground ambient temps are from -40 degrees C. to -15 degrees C I
(low normal). Under these conditions:
Flight essential systems shall be operational within 15
minutes after starting all engines at -40 degrees C; as
temperature increases to -15 degrees C the time interval
shall decrease linearly to 5 minutes.
Cold ground ambient temps are from -40 degrees C. to -15 degrees C I
(low normal). Under these conditions:
Non-flight essential systems to include mission systems
shall be operational within 40 minutes after starting all
engines at -40 degrees C; as temperature increases to -15
degrees C the time interval shall decrease linearly to 15
minutes.
3.3.4.3 Standard Ground Ambient I
Standard ground ambient temps are from -15 degrees C. to 32 degrees I
C (normal). Under these conditions:
minutes after starting all engines.
Standard ground ambient temps are from -15 degrees C. to 32 degrees I
C (normal). Under these conditions:
engines.
3.3.4.4 Hot Ground Ambient I
Hot ground ambient temps are from 32 degrees C. to 51.7 degrees C I
(high normal). Under these conditions:
minutes after starting all engines at 51.7 degrees C; as
temperature decreases to 32 degrees C the time interval
shall decrease linearly to 5 minutes.
Hot ground ambient temps are from 32 degrees C. to 51.7 degrees C I
(high normal). Under these conditions:
engines at 51.7 degrees C; as temperature decreases to 32
degrees C the time interval shall decrease linearly to 15
minutes.
3.3.5 Electromagnetic Environment
The aircraft shall meet the requirements for Electromagnetic I
Environment of 14 CFR Part 25.
The C4ISR suite shall not degrade the certification of the aircraft for I
Electromagnetic Environment, except that specific operating
limitations may be declared for specific phases of flight.
Evaluation for EMV shall use the environment described in MIL- I
STD-464 Table 1F.
EMV evaluation shall ensure that Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) I, A, T
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while in flight, or system degradations that affect mission
performance.
MRS MPA Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) evaluations, I, A, T
analyses, and/or testing shall include the following electromagnetic
environmental concerns:
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
Electromagnetic Vulnerability (EMV)
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Fuel (HERF)
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Personnel (HERP)
Atmospheric effects
o Lightning
o P-Static
o Electrostatic Discharge
The complete integrated MSP shall meet the requirements of I
NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92 Level III and CNSS Advisory
Memorandum TEMPEST 01-02.
Classified Information Processing Systems (CLIPS) shall be installed I
using the Red/Black Installation/Isolation guidance contained in
NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95 with NSTISSAM TEMPEST/2-95A
Amendment.
3.4 Interfaces
3.4.1 Aircrew/Vehicle Interfaces
3.4.1.1 Aircrew Anthropometrics
The aircraft shall accommodate the aircrew population wearing I
required flight clothing and equipment.
The MRS MPA shall accommodate the aircrew population wearing I
required flight clothing and equipment.
Without the Mission System Pallet, the aircraft shall comply with A
MIL-STD-1472 to accommodate the 5th percentile female and the
95th percentile male as defined in DOD-HDBK-743.
The MRS MPA shall comply with MIL-STD-1472 to accommodate A
the 5th percentile female and the 95th percentile male as defined in
DOD-HDBK-743, excepting that cockpit spaces shall comply with
FAR 25.
3.4.1.2 Controls and Displays
Controls and displays shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR I
Part 25 for operation of the aircraft and to maintain situational
awareness under all conditions encountered during the mission.
3.4.1.3 Warnings, Cautions, and Advisories
Aircraft Warnings, Cautions, and advisories shall comply with 14 I
CFR Part 25, using Advisory Circular 25.1309-1A and Advisory
Circular 25.11.
Aircraft Warnings, Cautions, and advisories shall be modified only if D
necessary to permit the use of night-vision goggles.
Aircraft Warnings, Cautions, and advisories shall provide I
unambiguous indications regarding the need for corrective action
regardless of any exemptions for night-vision goggles
3.4.1.4 Interior Vision
All cockpit/crew station displays and controls shall be readable in the D
full range of anticipated ambient lighting conditions, including day
and night.
The aircraft shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25. I
3.4.1.5 Exterior Vision
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Pilot and co-pilot field of view shall be suitable for searching in I
accordance with 14 CFR Part 25, Section 25.773, and Advisory
Circular 25.773-1.
3.4.1.5.2 Observer Station Exterior Vision
The aircraft shall have two observer stations, one on each side of the I
aircraft.
The two observer seats shall be adjustable crash-worthy seats that A
accommodate the 5th percentile female and the 95th percentile male.
The two observer seats shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25. I
The two observer stations shall accommodate searches using Night D
Vision Goggles.
3.4.2 Communication, radio navigation, and identification interfaces
None
3.4.3 External Interface
3.4.3.1 CG Air Station/Shore Facilities Interface
3.4.3.1.1 Electrical Interface
The MRS MPA shall accept 28 VDC and 115 V 400 Hz 3 phase AC D
from external power sources IAW MIL-STD-7080, Selection and
Installation of Aircraft Electrical Equipment.
3.4.3.1.2 Refueling and Defueling Interface
The MRS MPA shall be refueled from a single-point pressure D
refueling system and from an over-the-wing gravity refueling system
IAW MIL-F-17874 interfaces.
The aircraft shall be defueled IAW MIL-F-17874 Interfaces. D
3.4.3.1.3 Other Facility Interfaces
None
3.4.3.2 Ship and other unit interfaces
None
3.5 Aircraft Functional Requirements
3.5.1 Service Life
The aircraft structure shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR I
Part 25.
The MRS MPA shall be capable of performing the missions A
described in 3.2 Aircraft Mission Requirements throughout its
projected service life of 40 years and 48,000 flight hours.
3.5.1.1 Damage/Fault Tolerance
Aircraft damage/fault tolerance shall comply with the requirements of I, A
14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.1.2 Operation Inspection
Aircraft operation inspection requirements shall comply with 14 CFR I
Part 25.
3.5.2 Aircraft Threat Environment
None
3.5.3 Aircraft Loss Rate
None
3.5.4 Aircraft Characteristics
The MRS MPA shall accommodate a C4ISR Mission System Pallet D
(MSP) with provisions for a rapid roll-on-roll-off installation of the
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The MRS MPA shall be capable of dropping the following equipment D
using a static-line parachute system (Aerial Delivery System):
dewatering pumps, MA-3 kit (life rafts), P1G, and radio can.
The MRS MPA shall be capable of dropping the following equipment D
using the free-fall method: smoke flares, message block, Sonobuoy
container, and datum marker buoy.
The MRS MPA shall be capable of dropping personnel via free fall. D
The MRS MPA shall provide the capability to command release D
smoke flares from the cockpit and observer positions.
The MRS MPA shall provide an in-flight-reloadable single flare D
launch tube capable of releasing MK-25 or MK-58 flares.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one MA-3 kit (air I
droppable life rafts) with its ADS.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one Radio Can with I
its ADS.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for six GFE MK-25 I
flares.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for four GFE MK-58 I
flares.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one GFE Bio-hazard I
Clean-up Kit.
The MRS MPA shall provide storage space for one GFE dewatering I
pump with its ADS.
3.5.4.1 Aircraft Flight Envelope
The aircraft flight envelope shall be as described in the Model CN- I, D
235-300M INTA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, including
Appendix 1, EADS CASA Document Number D.T. 98-3004, dated 3
December 1998, excepting that the envelope is extended to include
operation down to pressure altitudes of sea level.
The operating/non-operating altitude requirements of the following
equipment shall apply:
All RTCA/DO-160C Mission System pallet Equipment –
15,000 ft operating/non-operating altitude
Q9604 MODEM – no altitude requirements specified
STE-R secure telephone – No altitude requirements
specified
KIV-7HSB crypto – No altitude requirements specified
Panasonic Toughbook 29 laptop – 15,000 ft non-operating
altitude
INMARSAT components – 15,000 ft operating altitude
3.5.4.2 Aircraft Flying Qualities

Aircraft flying qualities shall comply with the requirements of 14 I, D
CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.3 Aircraft Maneuverability
Aircraft maneuverability shall comply with the requirements of 14 I, D
CFR Part 25 when operating with the Part 25 maximum weight.
Aircraft maneuverability shall be as declared in the CN-235-300M I, D
INTA approved Flight Manual, when operating in excess of the Part
25 maximum weight.
3.5.4.4 Aircraft Performance with One Engine Inoperative
Aircraft performance when one engine is inoperative shall comply I,D
with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.5 Aircraft Ground Performance
Aircraft ground performance shall comply with the requirements of I
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Aircraft ground performance shall be as declared in the CN-235- I
300M INTA approved Flight Manual , when operating in excess of
the Part 25 maximum weights
3.5.4.6 Fuel Designation
Approved fuels, fuel additives, anti-icing additives, micro biocides, I
anti-static additives, corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, and metal
deactivators shall be as described in the Model CN-235-300M INTA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual, including Appendix 1, EADS
CASA Document Number D.T. 98-3004, dated 3 December 1998.
Approved fuels shall include JP-4, JP-5, JP-8, Jet A, Jet A-1, and Jet I
B.
3.5.4.7 Integrated Mission Turnaround Time
None
3.5.4.8 Aircraft Electrical System
3.5.4.8.1 28 Volt DC
The aircraft 28-volt DC electrical system shall comply with the I
requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.8.2 115 Volt 400 Hz AC
The aircraft 115-volt 400-Hz AC electrical system shall comply with I
the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.4.8.3 110-115 Volt 60 Hz Electrical Power
The MRS MPA shall provide at least 15 amps of 110-115 Volt 60 Hz I
electrical power distributed to a total of four standard U. S. three-
prong outlets located in the cargo compartment.
3.5.4.8.4 Electrical Wiring
Electrical wiring shall comply with SAE AS50881, Wiring, I
Aerospace Vehicle, Revision C, Oct 2006. Electrical wiring shall be
installed with sufficient slack so the wire bundles and individual
wires are not under tension and wiring at terminal lugs or connectors
shall have sufficient slack to allow reterminations without
replacement of wires.
3.5.4.9 Aircraft Lighting
3.5.4.9.1 Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR Part I
25.
3.5.4.9.1.1 NVG Compatible Exterior Lighting
The MRS MPA shall have position lights, anti-collision lights, and I, A
landing lights that are NVG compatible in accordance with MIL-STD
3009.
The MRS MPA shall provide the operator cockpit control for I, A
switching from non-NVG compatible to NVG compatible lights
while the aircraft is in flight.
3.5.4.9.1.2 Automatic Flashing Landing Lights
The landing lights shall be capable of being switched to an automatic D
flashing mode.
3.5.4.9.1.3 Insignia Lighting
The MRS MPA shall have lighting that illuminates the U. S. insignia D
on both sides of the vertical stabilizer.
The MRS MPA insignia lights shall be controllable from the cockpit. D
3.5.4.9.2 Interior Lighting
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White dimmable lighting shall be available in the cockpit and in the D
cargo compartment (cabin).
3.5.4.9.2.2 NVG Compatible Lighting
The cockpit and the cargo compartment (cabin) shall have dimmable D
NVG compatible lighting that complies with the requirements of
MIL-STD 3009.
3.5.4.10 Aircraft Furnishings
3.5.4.10.1 Independent Ground Power
The aircraft shall have provisions for supplying ground power to D
aircraft systems without the use of external ground support
equipment. This requirement may be satisfied by using a propeller
brake such that one of the aircraft engines can deliver power without
the propeller rotating.
3.5.4.10.2 Lavatory
The MRS MPA shall have an enclosed lavatory that shall comply I
with FAA standards of personnel notification for safety of flight
issues.
The MRS MPA lavatory shall be suitable for either gender. I
The MRS MPA lavatory shall capable of being serviced with A
standard commercial/civilian lavatory serving equipment.
3.5.4.10.3 Crew Rest Station
The MRS MPA shall have a crew rest station that has seating for four I
persons.
Each crew-rest-station seat shall allow the operator to communicate D
on the internal communication system.
Each crew-rest-station seat shall provide the capability to monitor any D
external communication channel.
The crew rest seats shall be removable to accommodate D
reconfiguration of the cargo compartment
The crew rest seats shall be crashworthy in accordance with 14 CFR I
Part 25.
3.5.4.10.4 Furnishings for Mass-Casualty Evacuation
The MRS MPA cargo compartment shall be reconfigurable to support D
simultaneous transport of twelve litter patients.
This configuration shall support transport of patients on NATO I
standard collapsible litters.
The MRS MPA shall have sufficient seating for attendants with a I
patient-attendant ratio of 5 to 1.
3.5.4.10.5 Furnishings for Transporting Patients In Stokes Litters
The MRS MPA shall be capable of transporting two patients in D
Stokes litters (MIL-L-37957) without requiring reconfiguration of the
cargo compartment from the standard SAR/LE configuration.
3.5.4.10.6 Furnishings for Passenger Transport
The reconfigurations described in this section shall be performed by a D
team consisting of no more than five qualified persons.
3.5.4.10.6.1 Passenger Transport Using Seat Pallets
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable to transport 20 passengers in GFE A
pallet-mounted airline-style seats.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the SAR/Surveillance D
configuration to the passenger transport configuration using seat
pallets within 60 minutes.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the passenger transport D
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3.5.4.10.6.2 Passenger Transport Using Troop Seats
The MRS MPA shall be reconfigurable to transport passengers in I
cloth-and-tube troop seats.
In the troop seat configuration, the aircraft shall transport a total of 40 I
persons in the cargo compartment, which includes passengers and
crew.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the SAR/Surveillance D
configuration to the troop seat configuration within 150 minutes.
The aircraft shall be reconfigurable from the troop seat configuration D
to the SAR/Surveillance configuration within 60 minutes.
3.5.4.10.7 Cargo Transport
3.5.4.10.7.1 Furnishings for Cargo Transport
The aircraft shall transport no less than 6000 pounds of cargo. A
The aircraft shall transport cargo on three standard DOD/NATO D
pallets in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s published
limitations.
3.5.4.10.7.2 Marking of Cargo Compartment
Marking of the cargo compartment shall comply with the I
3.5.4.10.7.3 Cargo Weight and Balance
Cargo loading shall not exceed aircraft weight and balance limitations A
as defined by the aircraft manufacturer.
3.5.4.10.8 Safe
The MRS MPA shall include provisions for a GFE safe for storing I
classified information.
The MPS-MPA shall provide a safe weight allocation of 70 pounds. I
The MRS MPA shall provide a space for a safe with outside I
dimensions of: 15 inches wide by 14 inches long by 12 inches high.
3.5.4.10.9 Provisions For Destroying Classified Materials
The MRS MPA shall have provisions for a GFE 110/115 VAC 60 I
Hz shredder not exceeding a weight of 8 pounds and dimensions of 9
inches wide by 10 inches long by 5 inches high.
3.5.4.10.10 Aircraft Security
The MRS MPA shall have provisions for locking the aircraft to D
prevent unauthorized entry while the aircraft is parked.
3.5.4.10.11 Aircraft Galley
The MRS MPA galley shall dispense at least two gallons of hot D
beverage.
The MRS MPA galley shall dispense at least two gallons of cold D
water from an insulated container.
The MRS MPA galley shall heat water to the boiling point. D
The MRS MPA galley shall heat commercially prepared frozen D
dinners (also known as “TV dinners”).
The MRS MPA galley shall heat at least five dinners simultaneously. D
The MRS MPA shall keep beverages hot for the duration of the D
mission.
3.5.4.10.12 Aircraft Jump Seat
The MRS MPA will have a cockpit jump seat audio management D/I
system and crew oxygen regulator and mask per the existing EADS
CASA optional drawing package.
The Operations Manual and Weight and Balance Manual
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information is available. The manuals will remain in the
two person configuration.
The addition of the jump seat does not contemplate the
capability to operate the C4 SAS. The C4 SAS is designed
to be operated exclusively by the co-pilot, and therefore,
none of the C4 SAS Human Machine Interface devices
(Integrated Hand Control, Cockpit Display Unit, and
Electro-Optic/Infrared Hand Control Unit) is accessible for
operation of the jump seat.
This jump seat, associated audio management system
station, and oxygen regulator, will not be evaluated as part
of the DT/OT except to the extent required to achieve a
certification from INTA.
Occupying this jump seat in certain Flight regimes and
Cargo Compartment configurations may cause the Center
of Gravity (CG) to move forward of the maximum forward
allowable limit. Suitable ballast may be used to counteract
these CG conditions. The responsibility for calculating and
determining weight and balance and center of gravity for all
flight regimes rests with each pilot in command.
3.5.4.11 Aircraft Exterior Paint and Finish
The aircraft exterior paint and finish shall comply with published I
USCG ARSC Engineering Specification GEN 13081B requirements.
3.5.4.12 Materials
The materials in the aircraft shall be suitable for operation in a I, A
maritime environment, including extended periods of storage.
Materials shall be designed to resist environmental degradation when I, A
exposed to the service-life environments. This includes use of
corrosion resistant protective finishes and corrosive resistive
materials.
Materials and construction practices for corrosion resistance and I, A
control shall comply with the Coast Guard Corrosion Control Guide,
CGTOPG-85-00-60.
7075-T6 alloys greater than 0.080 inch thickness shall not be used in I,A
the manufacture and/or assembly of the Mission System Pallet
(MSP), MSP components or MSP sub-components.
3.5.4.13 Aircraft Launch and Recovery
The MRS MPA shall operate from paved and unprepared runway A, D
surfaces as defined within the aircraft manufacturer’s published
limitations. Runway length and strength requirements will vary with
aircraft weight.
Minimum paved runway length shall be 5000 feet, using the A, D
following assumptions:
Take off at maximum gross take-off weight
ISA+17° C
Sea level
Wet, level runway (RCR equal to 12)
No wind
3.5.5 Aircraft Readiness and Logistics
3.5.5.1 Aircraft Supportability, Reliability, and Maintainability
The aircraft shall achieve the reliability requirements shown in Table A
4 when operating at an average flying hour rate of at an average of
100 hours per month per aircraft with average mission duration of 8.0
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Table 4: Reliability Requirements
Parameter Value
Mean Flight Hours Between Mission Affecting 65.0 FH
Failures (design controllable) (MFHBMAFdc)
The aircraft shall achieve the maintainability requirements shown in A
Table 5 when operating at an average flying hour rate of at an average
of 100 hours per month per aircraft with average mission duration of
8.0 hours.
Table 5: Maintainability Requirements
Parameter Value
Mean Flight Hours Between Unscheduled
Maintenance Actions (design controllable) 15.0 hours
(MFHBUMAdc)
Mean Time To Repair (design controllable) 1.5 Elapsed
(MTTRdc) hours
Scheduled and Unscheduled On-Aircraft
4.5 man
Maintenance Manhours Per Flight Hour (design
hours per FH
controllable) (MHPFHdc)
3.5.5.2 Mission Pallet System Readiness and Logistics
The Mission Pallet System shall achieve the reliability requirements A
shown Table 4 when operating at an average flying hour rate of at an
average of 100 hours per month per aircraft with average mission
duration of 8.0 hours.
Table 4: Reliability Requirements

Parameter Value
Mean Flight Hours Between Critical Failures 4015 FH
(design controllable) (MFHBCFdc)
3.5.5.2 Maintainability
The Mission Pallet System shall achieve the maintainability A
requirements shown in Table 5 when operating at an average flying
hour rate of at an average of 100 hours per month per aircraft with
average mission duration of 8.0 hours.
Table 5: Maintainability Requirements
Parameter Value
Mean Time Between Failures (Total
181 hours
System) (design controllable) (MTBFdc)
Mean Time To Repair (design controllable)
0.5 Elapsed hours
(MTTRdc)
Scheduled and Unscheduled On-Aircraft
0.0159 man hours
Maintenance Manhours Per Flight Hour
per FH
(design controllable) (MHPFHdc)
3.5.5.2.3 Health Monitoring
The MRS MPA shall incorporate health monitoring/status systems for I
the engines.
3.5.5.2.4 Built-In-Test (BIT)
The MRS MPA Systems that are BIT capable shall comply with the I
BIT requirements of the applicable Military Standards or Technical
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The MRS MPA system shall store BIT results that can be accessed D
via download at a later time by maintenance personnel.
3.5.5.3 Manning
None.
3.5.5.4.2 System Safety
The MRS MPA shall be equipped with safety protection subsystems I
in accordance with 14 CFR Part 25 certification requirements.
The MRS MPA shall be equipped with a fire detection and I
suppression system that complies with 14 CFR Part 25.
The MRS MPA shall be equipped with emergency exit lighting in I
accordance with 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.5.4.1 Energetics
The aircraft shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25 to prevent I
unintentional ignition of all energetic components and subsystems
during energetics installation, air vehicle handling, and operational
use.
3.5.5.4.2 System Design and Analysis
None
3.5.5.5 Human Engineering
The MRS MPA mission system shall be designed in accordance with I
the following standards as they apply to land-based fixed-wing
aircraft:
MIL-STD-1472, DoD Design Criteria Standards for HFE

MIL-STD-1474, DoD Design Criteria Standard – Noise
Limits
MIL-STD-2525, Common War-fighting Symbology
JSSG-2010, Crew Systems (Lighting and Legends)
The MRS MPA system, where applicable, shall be designed for I

operation and maintenance by personnel ranging anthropometrically
from the 5th percentile of females to the 95th percentile of males as
defined in DOD-HDBK-743, Anthropometry of U.S. Military
Personnel excepting cockpit spaces which shall comply with FAR
Part 25.
Human Engineering design requirements of new or modified I
equipment shall comply with MIL-STD-1472.:
Accessibility provisions shall comply with the requirement of 14 I
CFR Part 25.
Adequate access shall be provided to efficiently remove and install I
each component without removing or displacing other components,
when practicable.
Access panels that are used for servicing the aircraft or for I
performing regularly scheduled inspections (e.g., engine or gearbox
inspections) shall incorporate hinges and latches. Hinged panels,
doors, hatches, or covers shall open fully and remain open without
hand support.
Access panels shall be designed to permit attachment of mating I
ground equipment without interference or difficulty.
Wherever possible, maintenance doors, hatches, panels, and covers I
shall be splash tight and readily opened and closed.
Maintenance doors and hatches shall have latches, hinges, and locks I
made of corrosion resistant materials, and they shall have a positive
means of lubrication.
Maintenance doors and hatches shall not require the use of any I
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Access to the top of the aircraft, engine compartments and propellers I
for performing maintenance shall be provided via provisions integral
to the aircraft.
Attachment fittings shall be provided at appropriate maintenance and I
servicing locations as required for personnel safety lines and belts to
ensure safety for maintenance personnel.
Steps and handgrips, if used, shall be designed to drain liquids, I
thereby reducing slippery unsafe conditions.
Tread covering or some other non-slip material shall be provided on I
walkways and in hazardous access locations.
Mission system designs shall comply with MIL-STD-1472. I
3.5.5.6 Support and Test Equipment
None
3.5.5.7 Technical Data
The aircraft performance tables shall be updated in accordance with I
MIL-DTL-7700, Performance Specifications Manuals and
Abbreviated Checklists, Flight.
Only those aircraft performance tables that are changed, if any, shall I
be accomplished in accordance with MIL_DTL-7700G performance.
3.5.5.11 Disposal Procedures
None
3.5.6 Survivability and Crash Worthiness
The MRS MPA survivability and vulnerability shall be in accordance A
with 14 CFR Part 25 certification requirements without waivers and
exemptions.
The MRS MPA shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25 for the following I, A
requirements:
Ditching (Section 25.801) for 11 persons, including pilots,
aircrew, and passengers
Flotation (Section 25.1411)
Crash-Worthy (up to 9G) Crew Seats are identified as:
Pilot, Copilot, two C4ISR operators, two observers and four
in rest area
Rafts (Section 25.1411)
Egress (Sections 25.803 through 25.817)
The MRS MPA shall not use a liquid oxygen (LOX) system I
Each MRS MPA crew station shall have a quick-donning, full-face I
integral smoke goggle oxygen mask.
The oxygen system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR I
Part 25.
The MRS MPA shall be equipped with four walk-around oxygen I
bottles equipped with oxygen masks in addition to any that may be on
the C4ISR Mission System pallet.
3.5.7 Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,
Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR)
The aircraft shall operate with a C4ISR Mission System Pallet (MSP) I
installed.
The aircraft shall operate without a C4ISR MSP installed. I
3.5.7.1 C4ISR system capabilities without the C4ISR Mission System Pallet
Installed
3.5.7.1.1 Cockpit Sensor Control and Display System (CSC&DS)
The CSC&DS shall receive and display video and tracks from the D
multi-mode radar in the cockpit.
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systems from the cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall provide non-encrypted automatic position D
reporting without the C4ISR MSP installed.
The CSC&DS shall display in the cockpit electro-optical visible D
color, low light, and infrared imagery from the aircraft's electro-
optical imaging system when the MSP is not installed.
The CSC&DS shall transfer operator control to the cockpit from the D
MSP as the controlling location for the MMR when the MSP is not
installed
The CSC&DS shall transfer operator control to the cockpit from the D
MSP as the controlling location for the EO/IR when the MSP is not
installed.
The CSC&DS shall display radar data from multi-mode radar in the D
cockpit when the MSP is not installed.
The CSC&DS shall provide operator DF control and display in the D
cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall provide operator AIS control and display in the D
cockpit.
The CSC&DS shall provide a capability to slew the EO/IR based on D
cueing from the MMR.
3.5.7.1.2 Sensors
3.5.7.1.2.1 Multi-Mode Radar (MMR)
The MMR shall provide target cueing to the EO/IR. I
The MMR shall detect Medium surface Targets (8 sq m RCS) at an A,T
altitude of 5000 ft in Sea State 3 at a range of 50 nm with Pd=0.9
assuming Swerling type 2 target, no precipitation and no multipath.
3.5.7.1.2.2 Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR)
The EO/IR sensor shall image surface TOIs. D
The EO/IR sensor shall receive cueing information from the MMR to D
facilitate slewing to a designated target.
The EO/IR sensor shall have the ability to slew manually. D
The IR shall be capable of auto-tracking a medium-small sized target A, D
(40ft x 12ft x 12ft) with a temperature difference of 3 degrees Celsius
with a slew rate of at least 50 degrees/second, provided the target is
already in track and clear weather conditions.
The EO/IR sensor shall be installed in the aircraft to provide an un- I
obstructed view (excluding protrusions) of 360 degrees azimuth,
below the aircraft fuselage.
The EO/IR sensor shall be stabilized for asset vibration, roll, pitch, A, D
and yaw.
The EO sensor shall be capable of providing data to the operator to A, D
identify target (i.e. discerning name, registration, in high-contrast, 6-
inch letters at a slant range of 1.4 nautical miles, in daylight
conditions without turbulence with Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited
(CAVU) when altitude is 5,000 feet or less.
The EO sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x 16ft x 16 ft) A, D
at a range of 10 NM in daylight conditions without turbulence CAVU
The IR sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x 16ft x 16 ft) A, D
with a temperature difference of at least 3 degrees Celsius at a range
of 8 nm.
The IR sensor, when cued, shall detect a person in the water as A, D
defined below in sea state 3 and an altitude of no less than 300 feet
For the purposes of sensor performance, a person in the water (PIW)
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The aircraft shall receive contact information from AIS transmitters D
located on the transmitting units, as defined by International Maritime
Organization (IMO) Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) SN/Circular
222.
3.5.7.1.3 Communications
The aircraft shall provide the ability to continuously scan up to three I
discrete international distress frequencies for GMDSS voice
communications.
Using an approved frequency management plan, the aircraft shall I
maintain multiple simultaneous real-time voice communication
channels in accordance with applicable standards, except there is no
requirement for simultaneous transmitting on two HF radios. When
one HF radio is transmitting, reception and transmission on the other
HF radios may be inhibited.
The aircraft shall be capable of communicating unencrypted Sensitive I
But Unclassified (SBU) and For Official Use Only (FOUO) voice
communications.
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) D, I
voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) voice. D, I
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted VHF LOS Military (30- D, I
88 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted VHF Aviation AM (118-137 D, I
MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted VHF High FM mobile (138- D, I
174) voice.
The aircraft shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF High P-25 C4FM D, I
(138-174) voice communications.
The aircraft shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF Marine voice FM D, I
(155-162.55 MHz) voice communications.
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF Low Military AM D, I
& FM (225-400) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low Military AM & FM D, I
(225-400) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low mobile FM (403- D, I
512 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide Type 3 encrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM D, I
(403-470 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM (403- D, I
470 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS High Mobile FM D, I
The aircraft shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM D, I
(DAMA or Non) (243-318 MHz) voice.
3.5.7.1.4 Network & Infrastructure
A data recording capability shall be provided to record in digital D, I
format one analog EO/IR video channel and one analog voice channel
for 30 minutes.
A data playback capability shall be provided for one analog video D, I
channel.
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archiving.
Recording control shall be available in the cockpit. D, I
Playback control shall be available in the cockpit. D
3.5.7.2 C4ISR system capabilities with the C4ISR Mission System Pallet
Installed
3.5.7.2.1 U.S. Coast Guard “Standard Image” Computer Software
None
3.5.7.2.2 CG-C2 System
The operator shall have filter control to add or remove information as D
desired.
A track management capability shall provide management of system D
track files to present selected information to command and control.
The command and control system shall simultaneously track at least A
500 targets.
Track files shall be amplified with classification and identification D
information
The command and control system shall provide support for own and I
multi-asset unit coordination.
The CG-C2 system status shall be available at the command and D
control station
The CG-C2 system shall enable the operator to perform On-Scene A
Commander duties.
The CG-C2 system shall receive readiness information from onboard D
systems to generate readiness assessments for the operator and
dissemination to higher-command authorities.
The CG-C2 system shall provide recommended navigation way- D
points to the Flight Management System for pilot acceptance.
The CG-C2 system shall receive or generate track reports from the D
MMR, AIS, DF, and ESM sensors.
The CG-C2 system shall provide inputs to the Local Tactical Picture. T
3.5.7.2.2.1 Mission Planning
The CG-C2 system shall develop tactical mission plans. D
The CG-C2 system shall display tactical mission plans. D
3.5.7.2.2.1.1 Common operational picture
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate elements of a Local Tactical D
Picture to any DII COE C2 system node.
The CG-C2 system shall limit the elements of the local tactical A
picture distributed to a DII COE C2 node based on the role of the
asset.
The CG-C2 system shall filter the elements to create a display based D
on operator selection.
The CG-C2 system as a DII COE C2 node shall transmit to other D
nodes area overlays on the CG-C2 map display.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate a detailed mission schedule. D
The CG-C2 system shall provide a means to compare the status of a D
mission with a mission schedule.
The CG-C2 system shall receive Common Operating Picture (COP) D
track reports via the INMARSAT HSD system.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate COP & Local Tactical Picture D
(LTP) track reports.
3.5.7.2.2.1.2 Tasking
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The CG-C2 system shall provide tools for updating mission plans I, A
based on operator inputs.
The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of creating a mission plan, D
including a series of locations and times.
The CG-C2 system shall, with operator input, generate search plans. D
The CG-C2 system shall, with operator input, distribute search plans D
3.5.7.2.2.1.3 Asset status
The CG-C2 system shall display the status of operator-selected IDS D
assets in the Common Operating Picture (COP), including their
location and the status of major subsystems.
The CG-C2 system shall maintain the status of own C4ISR D
equipment, including current status (on, off, ready, standby), network
responsiveness, the time of last status change, and if the equipment
has failed, the failure time and reason, if available.
The CG-C2 system shall be able to provide a Unit Status report with D
the current status of user-selected C4I asset equipment and systems.
3.5.7.2.2.1.4 Reports
The CG-C2 system shall support the operator in the development of D
SITREPs, After Action Reports (AARs), Patrol Reports, and Case
Files.
The CG-C2 system shall display SITREPs, After Action Reports D
(AARs), Patrol Reports, and Case Files.
The CG-C2 system shall store SITREPs, After Action Reports D
(AARs), Patrol Reports, and Case Files.
The CG-C2 system shall transmit SITREPs, After Action Reports D
(AARs), Patrol Reports, and Case File to other CG-C2 nodes and
over external networks via email.
3.5.7.2.2.2 CG-C2 Input Information
3.5.7.2.2.2.1 Logistics information
3.5.7.2.2.2.1.1 Human System Engineering
Automated decision aides shall be provided to obtain status of tactical D
equipment.
Each C4ISR system shall report status information and an overall D
assessment of the C4ISR system shall be developed, displayed,
communicated and recorded.
3.5.7.2.2.2.2 Navigation information
The CG-C2 system shall accept the aircraft navigation data from the D
navigation system.
3.5.7.2.2.2.3 Communications information
The CG-C2 system shall accept communications plans. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store and display communications D
plan amendments.
The CG-C2 system shall forward communications plans and their D
amendments to recipients designated by the operator.
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store and display OTH-G formatted D
messages.
3.5.7.2.2.2.4 Sensor information
The CG-C2 system shall receive track data from the aircraft's tactical D
radar.
The CG-C2 system shall accept video from the aircraft's tactical D
radar.
The CG-C2 system shall accept electro-optical visible color, low D
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CG-C2 system shall accept status from the aircraft's tactical radar. D
The CG-C2 system shall accept direction finding (DF) digital data D
containing line of bearing and frequency information.
The CG-C2 system shall accept Automatic Identification System D
(AIS) digital data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive ESM digital data. D
The CG-C2 system shall convert the aircraft's tactical radar digital D
data into a LTP format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert analog video data into a digital D
format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert an aircraft's ESM data into a LTP D
format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert an aircraft's EO/IR data into a LTP D
format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert an aircraft's DF data into a LTP D
format.
The CG-C2 system shall convert Automatic Identification System D
(AIS) data into a LTP format.
3.5.7.2.2.2.5 Planning information
The CG-C2 system shall access external environmental data. D
The CG-C2 system shall accept a return from a query to an operator D
selected database.
3.5.7.2.2.2.6 Status and alert information
The CG-C2 system shall display operator alerts that affect the C4ISR D
system performance.
3.5.7.2.2.3 Charting and Track Management
3.5.7.2.2.3.1 Track input
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital radar track data. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital ESM line of bearing and D
frequency data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital Identification data from the D
ESM system.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital DF line of bearing and D
frequency data.
The CG-C2 system shall receive digital AIS positional data. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive track reports in TMS/OTH-Gold D
format, from sources outside the CG-C2 system.
The CG-C2 system shall receive tracks from an operator. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive track deletions from an operator. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive updates to track data from an D
operator.
The CG-C2 system shall store track updates. T
3.5.7.2.2.3.2 Database
The CG-C2 system shall maintain on the aircraft a database of tracks, I
their attributes, and correlations.
The CG-C2 display shall provide geographic information and charts I
for aeronautical and nautical chart standards to support Deepwater
missions.
The CG-C2 system shall archive track location and velocity history, T
track associations, track updates, and information associated with a
track.
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The CG-C2 system shall archive data indicated by an operator. T
3.5.7.2.2.3.3 Dissemination
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate the CG-C2 track data base. D
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate the CG-C2 track database based D
on criteria entered by the operator, including priority.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate updates to any track designated D
by the operator for dissemination.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track data for tracks designated D
by the CG-C2 operator.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate new tracks. D
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track updates. D
3.5.7.2.2.3.4 Track associations
The CG-C2 system shall receive and store track and target T
designations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track and target designations. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive and store sensor and intelligence T
associations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate sensor and intelligence D
associations.
3.5.7.2.2.3.5 Tracks and queries
The CG-C2 system shall receive a query from the operator and route D
it to the operator selected database.
The CG-C2 system shall receive and display to the operator the D
results of a query.
The CG-C2 system shall associate a query response with a track. D
3.5.7.2.2.3.6 Track correlation
The CG-C2 system shall receive and store Force Over-The-Horizon D, I
Track Coordinator (FOTC)/Commander Task Unit (CTU)/Joint Task
Force (JTF) designations.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate FOTC/CTU/JTF designations. D, I
The CG-C2 system shall receive organic digital sensor data, OTH-G T
track reports, and operator prompted data input and compare them to
current Tactical Management System (TMS) track data for
correlation and update.
The CG-C2 system shall receive track correlations from the operator. D
The CG-C2 system shall provide operator alert information for high D
priority targets based on predetermined criteria or flags set by the
operator.
The CG-C2 system shall store track correlations. T
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate track correlations. D
The CG-C2 system shall receive and store disseminated track data, T
including correlations and information associated with tracks.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate organic digital sensor data, and D
COP track reports with current track data.
The CG-C2 system shall automatically update current track data with T
correlated organic digital sensor data, and COP track reports.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate data immediately upon receiving T
updates to the data.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate tracks designated by an operator. D
3.5.7.2.2.3.7 Displays
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The CG-C2 system shall receive, store, and display mission area D
overlays.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate mission area overlays. D
The CG-C2 system shall update data displays immediately upon D
receiving updates to the data displayed.
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store, and display status data for the T
C4ISR mission system.
The CG-C2 system shall receive, store, and display intelligence data. T
The CG-C2 system shall display tracks selected by the operator on D
the basis of geography, attributes, or operator designation.
The CG-C2 system shall use MIL-STD-2525 symbology. I
The CG-C2 system shall display geographical features on its tactical D
display.
The CG-C2 system shall display charts on its tactical display. D
The CG-C2 display shall provide zoom and pan capability. D
The CG-C2 display shall provide the capability of centering on a D
point.
The CG-C2 shall provide a display offset capability. D
The CG-C2 display shall display multi-mode radar returns as a D
transparent overlay.
The CG-C2 display shall provide the operator the capability to D
manipulate contrast and brightness of radar overlays.
3.5.7.2.2.3.8 Targets of interest
None
3.5.7.2.2.4 CG-C2 Operator aids
None
3.5.7.2.2.4.1 Task management
None
3.5.7.2.2.4.2 Video
The CG-C2 system shall display video data from onboard sensors, D
including digitized radar video with geographic references and
electro-optical video in visible and infrared bands.
The CG-C2 system shall provide the capability of freezing a video D
display without losing video recording during the freeze.
The CG-C2 system shall record at least 10 hours of digital video A, D
imagery.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate images in a digitized EO/IR video D
stream with time, location and altitude of the capturing platform, and
the direction the camera was pointing.
The CG-C2 system shall extract segments from digital video imagery D
as designated by the C4ISR MSP operator.
The CG-C2 system shall disseminate segments of digital video D
imagery as designated by the C4ISR MSP operator.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate a segment of video imagery with a D
track as designated by the C4ISR MSP operator.
The CG-C2 system shall indicate when a segment of video imagery is D
associated with a track.
The digital video imagery recording on the Mission Systems Pallet D
may be compressed as long as the system utilizes a MPEG2
compression format.
3.5.7.2.2.4.3 Communications
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to send and receive classified and unclassified messages.
3.5.7.2.2.5 Mission Support and Decision Aids
The CG-C2 system provides tools for the planning and execution of I
missions, the assembly of associated data, and manual generation of
mission reports.
3.5.7.2.2.5.1 All missions
The CG-C2 system shall provide tools for general mission planning, I, A
including routing, fuel consumption, and time on station, and crew
planning.
3.5.7.2.2.5.2 SAR
The CG-C2 system shall provide planning and execution tools for I, A
effective execution of SAR cases based on the established Coast
Guard CG-C2 PC SAR program.
The CG-C2 system SAR planning tool shall display the operational D
status, including, but not limited to, location, time on station, time
remaining, people on board, and asset operational profile.
The CG-C2 system shall correlate recorded voice data with D
operational events.
The CG-C2 system shall provide the operator a means of building a I
SAR case file.
The CG-C2 system shall maintain a database of SAR Case Files. I, D
3.5.7.2.2.5.3 Law enforcement
The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of building a Law I
Enforcement case file.
The CG-C2 system shall maintain a database of Law Enforcement I
Case Files.
3.5.7.2.3 Sensor Systems
The C4ISR system shall operate all C4ISR sensors on the aircraft D
from the MSP consoles.
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Multi-mode Radar (MMR) I
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Electro-Optical (EO), Infrared I
(IR) and Spotter Scope
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Electronic Surveillance I
Measures (ESM)
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Direction Finder (DF) I
The C4ISR sensor suite shall include Automatic Identification I
System (AIS)
3.5.7.2.3.1 Multi-Mode Radar System
The MMR shall provide target cueing to the EO/IR. D
The MMR shall detect Medium surface Targets (8 sq m RCS) at an A,T
altitude of 5000 ft in Sea State 3 at a range of 53 nm at Pd=0.9
assuming Swerling type 2 target, no precipitation, and no multipath.
THE MMR shall detect and map oil spills. A
The MMR shall be SART capable. I
For target classification purposes the MMR shall include an Inverse I
Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) mode with resolution of 1 meter
square.
The MMR shall track multiple surface and air targets. I
3.5.7.2.3.2 EO/IR System
The EO/IR sensor shall image surface TOIs. D
The EO/IR sensor shall receive cueing information from the MMR to D
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The EO/IR sensor shall have the ability to slew manually. D
The IR shall auto-track a medium –small sized surface target (40ft x T
12ft x 12ft) with a temperature difference of 3 degrees Celsius with a
slew rate of at least 50 degrees/second, provided the target is already
in track and clear weather conditions.
The EO/IR sensor shall be installed in the aircraft to provide an un- I
obstructed view (excluding protrusions) of 360 degrees azimuth,
below the aircraft fuselage.
The EO/IR sensor shall be stabilized for asset vibration, roll, pitch, A
and yaw.
The EO sensor shall provide data to the operator to identify target T
(i.e. discerning name, registration, in high-contrast, 6-inch letters at a
slant range of 1.4 nautical miles, in daylight conditions without
turbulence with Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited (CAVU) when at an
altitude of 5,000 feet or less.
The EO sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x16ft x 16ft)
at a range of 10 NM in daylight conditions without turbulence CAVU
The IR sensor shall detect a medium sized target (85ft x16ft x 16ft) T
with a temperature difference of at least 3 degrees Celsius at a range
of 8 nm.
The IR sensor, when cued, shall detect a person in the water as T
defined below in sea state 3 and an altitude of no less than 300 feet
For the purposes of sensor performance, a person in the water (PIW)
has the following characteristics:
3.5.7.2.3.3 Direction Finder (DF)
The DF system shall provide line of bearing and frequency D
information to the CG-C2 system.
The CG-C2 system shall receive contact information from AIS D
transmitters located on the transmitting units, as defined by
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Safety Of Life At Sea
(SOLAS) SN/Circular 222.
3.5.7.2.3.5 ESM System
The ESM System shall include a signal acquisition capability to D
rapidly detect, classify, identify, and display signals that match
entries in an emitter library.
The MRS MPA shall perform SEI measurements to identify targets of D
interest.
The ESM system shall have a frequency detection range of 500 MHz I
to 18 GHz.
The ESM shall classify a signal of interest (SOI) with a -65dBm A, I, T
signal at 10 GHz.
The ESM system for emitter main beam detection shall provide a A, I, T
bearing with an accuracy of ±2° to a signal of interest (SOI) at 10
GHz.
3.5.7.2.4 Communications System
3.5.7.2.4.1 Exterior Communications
Using an approved frequency management plan, the aircraft shall D,I
maintain multiple simultaneous real-time voice communication
channels in accordance with applicable standards, except there is no
requirement for simultaneous transmitting on two HF radios. When
one HF radio is transmitting, reception and transmission on the other
HF radios may be inhibited.
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discrete international distress frequencies for GMDSS voice
communications.
The MRS MPA shall transfer video clips and images with the C4ISR D, I
MSP installed.
The MRS MPA shall communicate SBU voice and data with the D, I
C4ISR MSP installed.
The MRS MPA shall communicate classified voice and data with the D, I
C4ISR MSP installed.
The MRS MPA shall provide type 1 encrypted automatic reporting of D, I
own-aircraft position via COP.
VHF/UHF and HF radios used for air traffic management shall be D, I
installed in accordance with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) D, I
voice and data (at not less than 9.6 Kbps data rate).
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted HF-ALE (2-30 MHz) voice. D, I
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted VHF LOS Military D, I
(30-88 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide unencrypted VHF Aviation AM (118- D, I
137 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF High FM D, I
mobile (138-174) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF High P-25 D, I
C4FM (138-174) voice and data (at not less than 2.4 Kbps data rate)
communications.
The MRS-MPA shall provide unencrypted VHF High P-25 C4FM D, I
(138-174) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted VHF Marine voice D, I
FM (155.00-162.55 MHz) voice communications.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF Low Military D, I
AM & FM (225-400) voice and data (at not less than 16 Kbps data
rate).
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low Military AM & FM D, I
(225-400) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF Low mobile FM (403- D, I
512 MHz) voice.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 3 encrypted UHF LOS P-25 D, I
C4FM (403-470 MHz) voice and data (at not less than 2.4 Kbps data
rate) communications.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS P-25 C4FM (403- D, I
470 MHz) voice.
The aircraft shall provide unencrypted UHF LOS High Mobile FM D, I
The MRS MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM, D, I
non-DAMA, 25 kHz (243-318 MHz) OTCIXS OTH-Gold message
format data.
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM, D, I
DAMA and non-DAMA, 25 kHz (243-318 MHz) voice and data (at
not less than 16 Kbps data rate).
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted UHF-MILSATCOM, D, I
DAMA and non-DAMA, 5 kHz (243-318 MHz) voice and data (at
not less than 2.4 Kbps data rate).
The MRS-MPA shall provide Type 1 encrypted Commercial D, I
SATCOM (1530-1660 MHz) voice (Mini-M) and data (up to 64 Kbps
data rate, Aero HSD).
The MRS-MPA shall provide unencrypted Commercial SATCOM D, I
(1530-1660 MHz) voice (Mini-M).
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The MRS MPA C4ISR mission crew intercommunication system
with the C4ISR MSP installed:
Shall provide interior voice communications to and between C4ISR D
mission operators
Shall provide interior voice communications, announcing and D
alerts/alarms, to and between C4ISR mission operators and flight
crew members
Shall provide C4ISR mission operators voice interface to exterior D
communications systems
Shall provide capability to monitor voice communications via air D
crew selection of one or more active voice circuits and to route audio
to selected speaker or headset for each mission operator
3.5.7.2.5 Pallet Network & Infrastructure
3.5.7.2.5.1 Tempest
The C4ISR infrastructure shall be developed in accordance with I
MIL-HDBK-232A RED/BLACK Engineering Installation Guidelines
for TEMPEST protection and NACSEM 5201, (C) TEMPEST
Guidelines for Equipment/Systems Design Standard (U).
The C4ISR infrastructure shall be compliant with National Security I
Telecommunications and Information Systems Security
TEMPEST/2-95, RED/BLACK Installation Guidance.
A data recording and playback capability shall be provided to record D,I
one digital video channel and one digital voice channel for 8 hours.
A data recording capability shall be provided to record mission D
triggers and events, system information and tactical data.
A data playback capability shall be provided to record mission D
triggers and events, system information and tactical data.
Recording control shall be available at the C4ISR Mission System D
Pallet (MSP).
Playback control shall be available at the C4ISR Mission System D
Pallet (MSP).
3.5.7.2.5.3 Network Connectivity
The MRS MPA shall provide SIPRNET connectivity simultaneously D
with CGDN+.
The MRS MPA shall provide CGDN+ connectivity. D
3.5.7.2.6 ESM-C2
The C2 system shall have on aircraft SEI database query capability. D, I
The C2 system shall support ESM operations including signal D, I
detection, analysis, identification, location, and recording with C4ISR
MSP installed.
3.5.7.3 Mission System Pallet Weight and Power
None
3.5.8 Navigation
The navigation system shall support world-wide operations using I
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) in controlled airspace governed by the
DOD, NATO, FAA and ICAO.
The navigation system shall comply with the requirements of 14 CFR I
Part 25.
The Navigation system shall provide aircraft position, speed, heading, I
altitude, and time data to the C4ISR system.
3.5.8.1 Required Navigation Performance (RNP)
The flight management system in conjunction with the various I
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and 0.3 Approach performance requirements during these phases of
flight where appropriate services are available.
The flight management system shall be certified to Technical I
Standard Orders (TSO) or Military Standards.
3.5.8.2 Computed Air Release Point (CARP)
The flight management system shall compute a CARP for aerial D
deliveries.
3.5.8.3 Search Area Navigation
The flight management system shall compute search patterns and D
deliver appropriate search navigation information to the flight
director system.
3.5.8.4 Long Range Navigation
The aircraft long range navigation system shall use an Inertial I
Reference System (IRS) and the Global Positioning System (GPS).
The aircraft long range navigation system shall comply with the I
The long range navigation system shall be accessible by the pilot and D
co-pilot via the flight management system.
The IRS shall be capable of in-flight alignment. D
The IRS shall accept position updates from the GPS. I
The IRS shall model its own errors using inputs from the GPS. I
The IRS shall be certified in accordance with applicable TSOs or I
MIL Standards.
The IRS shall provide appropriate outputs to other aircraft systems, I
such as, the flight management system and the C4ISR systems.
The GPS system shall provide Standard Positioning Service (SPS). I
The GPS system shall provide Precise Positioning Service (PPS). I
The GPS system shall provide Precise Time and Time Intervals I
(PTTI).
The GPS system shall have Receiver Autonomous Integrity I
Monitoring (RAIM).
The GPS system shall accept altitude aiding from the barometric I
altimeter system.
The GPS system shall accept velocity aiding from the IRS. I
The GPS system shall be certified in accordance with applicable I
TSOs or MIL Standards for use under Instrument Flight Rules in the
en route, terminal, and approach phases of flight in both military and
civilian airspace.
The GPS system shall provide appropriate outputs to other aircraft I
systems, such as, the flight management system and the C4ISR
systems.
3.5.8.5 VOR/ILS
Dual VOR/ILS systems shall provide en route navigation information D
derived from VOR ground stations, approach (deviations)
information from ILS ground systems, and Marker Beacon
information from ground Marker Beacon system.
The VOR/ILS system shall be certified in accordance with applicable I
TSOs.
The aircraft shall be certified for Category I precision instrument I
approaches.
The aircraft shall be equipped and certifiable for Category II I
precision instrument approaches.
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The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive ILS Localizer frequencies I
from 108-112 MHz.
The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive ILS Glide Slope frequencies I
from 329-335 MHz.
The Dual VOR/ILS system shall receive Marker Beacon frequencies I
at 75 MHz.
3.5.8.6 Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)
The magnetic bearing from the aircraft to selected AM transmitters I
shall be provided by a single ADF system.
The ADF system shall operate throughout the standard 190 to 1799.5 I, D
KHz frequency range and the 2,179 to 2,185 KHz extended frequency
range in 500 Hz steps.
The ADF system shall be certified for non-precision instrument I
approaches to TSOs or MIL Standards.
3.5.8.7 Direction Finder (DF)
The DF system shall provide bearing information between the aircraft I, D
and VHF/UHF transmitters in the frequency range of 30-406.025
MHz.
3.5.8.8 TACAN
The aircraft shall have two TACAN systems that are certified in I
accordance with applicable MIL Standards. One of these TACAN
systems may be substituted by a Distance Measuring Equipment
(DME) system certified to TSOs.
The TACAN systems shall use all 126 X and 126 Y channels when I, D
operating with a standard VORTAC ground station or another
suitable equipped aircraft. The TACAN or DME receiver/transmitter
receives on the frequency range 962-1213 MHz and transmits on
1025-1150 MHz.
The TACAN and DME systems shall be accessible to the pilot and I
co-pilot via the flight management system.
An operating mode that supports automatic tuning of the DME I
system in conjunction with the tuning of the VOR/ILS systems shall
be selectable by the pilot and co-pilot.
3.5.8.9 Automatic Flight Control
The Automatic Flight Control system shall comply with the I
3.5.9 Transponder Systems
Military and civil surveillance shall be provided by two transponder I
systems- a civil transponder and a military transponder (IFF)
The civil transponder shall operate in modes 3/A, C, and S. I
The civil transponder shall be certified to applicable TSOs. I
The military transponder (IFF System) shall operate in modes 1, 2, I
3/A, C, 4, and S.
The military transponder (IFF system) shall provide growth for Mode I
5.
The military transponder (IFF system) shall be certified to applicable I
Military Standards.
The military transponder control functions shall set the following I
parameters:
Operational mode
Control for modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, and S
Mode 4 controls
I/P pulse transmissions
BIT
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The Aircraft shall be equipped with TCAS II version 7.0 or later. I
Resolution and Traffic advisories shall be displayed on a primary D
flight instrument on the pilot’s instrument panel and on the co-pilot’s
instrument panel.
TCAS controls shall be accessible by both the pilot and the co-pilot. D
3.5.11 Flight Safety System
3.5.11.1 Weather Radar
The aircraft shall have a weather radar system. I
The weather radar system shall detect and display adverse weather D
conditions.
Weather depictions shall allow the pilot and co-pilot to discriminate D
between no less than three levels of intensity.
The Weather Radar shall display weather in the 120-degree horizontal D
field of view from 60 degrees left of the nose to 60 degrees right of
the nose.
Antenna tilt shall be adjustable by the pilot and copilot to any I
position in the range from 15 degrees below the horizontal to 15
degrees above the horizontal. The system may use its own control
unit.
Weather radar information shall be displayed while the aircraft is on D
the ground and in all phases of flight from take-off to landing.
The Weather Radar system shall be certified in accordance with I
applicable TSOs or MIL Standards.
3.5.11.2 Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
The aircraft shall have an Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning I
Systems (EGPWS). This system provides warnings to prevent
Controlled Flight into Terrain (CFIT) accidents.
The EGPWS shall provide advanced ground proximity warning, D
altitude call-outs, and bank angle alerts in a single integrated flight
safety system.
The EGPWS shall be certified to a TSOs or MIL Standard. I
An aural de-clutter feature shall silence the alerts provided that the D
flight crew has taken positive corrective action.
The EGPWS shall continue to monitor the flight path to terrain D
situation, and will warn the crew again if corrective action was
insufficient.
Audio warnings shall be sent to the pilot and copilot internal D
communications system.
3.5.11.3 Radio Altimeter (RADALT)
The aircraft shall have dual Radio Altimeters. I
The RADALT shall measure the height over terrain or water to at D
least 2,500 ft.
The RADALT shall be certified to a TSOs or MIL Standard. I
3.5.11.4 Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
Search and rescue beacon functions shall be provided by an ELT I
system with GPS derived position reporting.
The ELT system shall transmit on 121.5 MHz to facilitate the final I
approach homing in an emergency.
The ELT shall be powered by internal batteries that provide at least A
48 hours of continuous operation.
The ELT system shall be capable of G-force s. A
The ELT shall have two sets of controls: one shall be located in a I
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pilot, and the other shall be located on the beacon.
The ELT beacon shall be coded with the relevant COSPAS/SARSAT I
identification before installation.
3.5.11.5 Recording Systems
3.5.11.5.1 Flight Data Recorder
A Flight Data Acquisition unit (FDAU) shall collect flight data for D
recording on a flight data recorder (FDR) in accordance with ARINC
717.
The FDR system shall comply with 14 CFR Part 25 § 25.1459 and I
Part 125 § 125.226.
The FDR shall have an underwater location pinger mounted on it. I
The FDR system shall retain the most recent 25 hours of flight data D, A
stored in a non-volatile flash EEPROM memory.
Data shall be retrievable from the FDR to a portable download unit D
(DLU). The DLU is a piece of ground based equipment which does
not form part of the system.
3.5.11.5.2 Cockpit Voice Recorder
The MRS MPA shall have a cockpit voice recorder that complies I
with 14 CFR Part 25 § 25.1457 and Part 125 § 125.227.
The CVR shall store the most recent two hours of voice recordings. D, A
The CVR shall have an underwater location pinger mounted on it. I
3.5.12 Time Standard and Frequency Reference
The aircraft shall provide a time standard and frequency reference. I, A
3.5.13 Internal Communications System (ICS)
The aircraft shall provide integrated voice communications. I
The ICS shall provide the capability for all crewmembers to D
communicate with one another from their assigned station.
The ICS shall include a selectable “hot mike” or “vox” feature at all D
stations.
The ICS shall provide a communications port for a person outside the D
aircraft during ground operation.
A public address system shall be installed in the aircraft to comply I
with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 25.
3.5.13.1 Integrated Voice Communications
The aircraft shall provide an integrated voice communications system I
for intercom and exterior communications.
The pilot, co-pilot, both C4ISR systems operators, and both observers D
shall be able to select or deselect any exterior communications
channel for the purpose of monitoring that channel or transmitting on
that channel.
All remaining ICS stations shall provide the capability of selecting or D
deselecting any channel only for the purpose of monitoring that
channel.
3.5.13.2 Integrated Voice Terminals
Integrated Voice Terminals shall provide user access to any of the D
defined voice services.
Where the ICS controls assignment of Crypto equipment to specific D
radios, the Integrated Voice Terminals shall provide built-in
secure/plain controls and status indicators.
The integrated voice terminals shall provide the capability of D
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The integrated voice terminals shall provide the capability to display D
available and monitored channels.
3.5.13.3 Discrete Internal Communications
The ICS design shall allow for multi-channel discrete D
communications to enable any two or more crew members to
converse without interrupting other crew members.
3.5.14 Aircraft Auxiliary Equipment/Systems
None
3.5.15 Aircraft Margins
3.5.15.1 Weights
The MRS MPA shall tolerate 2.4 percent growth in empty weight A
during its first 20 years of service life without adverse effects on
operating performance.
The MRS MPA shall tolerate an additional 3 percent growth in empty A
weight during its second 20 years of service life without adverse
effects on operating performance. This growth margin may be
derived by performance improvements.
3.5.15.2 Environmental Control Margin
The MRS MPA shall have sufficient margin in environmental control A
systems to maintain environmental control requirements throughout
the aircraft’s service life.
3.5.15.3 Electrical Load Margin
The MRS MPA shall have 30 percent electrical loads margin over A
normal operational maximum load.
3.5.16 Environmental requirements
3.5.16.1 Airborne Emissions
The General Electric CT7 engine family shall be certified to the fuel I
venting and smoke requirements of SFAR 27 as amended by
Amendments SFAR 27.1 through SFAR 27-5 and superseded by 14
CFR Part 34.
3.5.16.2 Hazardous Materials
The aircraft shall comply with Environmental Protection Agency I
(EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA)
regulations.
Operation of the MRS MPA shall comply with NAS 411. I
Operation of the MRS MPA shall comply with COMDTINST I
16455.10 (EPCRA and P2 Compliance for the U. S. Coast Guard).
Operation of the MRS MPA shall comply with COMDTINST I
16478.1B (Hazardous Waste Manual).
3.5.16.3 Noise
3.5.16.3.1 External Noise
The MRS MPA external noise levels shall comply with 14 CFR Part I
36.
3.5.16.3.2 Internal Noise
Internal noise levels in the MRS MPA with crew members wearing A,T
approved noise suppression headsets shall comply with the
requirements of the latest MIL-STD-1474 in effect on 25 June 2002.
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Verification Method Definitions (IDS SPS February 2001 – Rev E)
Method Definition
Inspection/Examination (I) An element of verification and inspection consisting of
investigation, without the use of special laboratory appliances
or procedures, of items to determine conformance to those
specified requirements which can be determined by such
investigations. Examination is generally non-destructive and
typically includes the use of sight, hearing, smell, touch and
taste, simple physical manipulation, mechanical and electrical
gauging, and measurement and other forms of investigation.
Analysis (A) An element of verification that uses established mathematical
models or simulations, algorithms, charts, graphs, circuit
diagrams or other scientific principles and procedures to
provide evidence that stated requirements were met.
Demonstration (D) An element of verification which generally denotes the actual
operation, adjustment or reconfiguration of items to provide
evidence that the designed functions were accomplished under
specific scenarios. The items may be instrumented and
quantitative limits of performance monitored.
Test (T) An element of verification and inspection which generally
denotes the determination, by technical means, of the
properties or elements of items, including functional
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SECTION 5 DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS
5.1 List of Definitions
5.1.1 Deepwater Area of Responsibility
The Deepwater operating area includes the following areas located worldwide: United States
Exclusive Economic Zone, Search and Rescue Area of Responsibility, High Interest Grids, and
National Emergency Response Operations (NERO).
5.1.2 Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

EEZ is defined as the area out to 200 nautical miles from all U.S. coastlines.
5.1.3 High Interest Grid (HIG)

HIG zones are historical/anticipated areas of high activity. They are relatively static with some
degree of predictability for resource requirements due to such issues as fish migration routes,
drug trafficking routes, documented illegal alien migration routes, etc. Multiple boarding or
rescue teams of up to eight Coast Guard members are available and fully supported to prosecute
these mission areas.
5.1.4 Human Systems Integration (HSI)

HSI addresses the concerns of safely and efficiently matching technology and human interfaces,
optimizing system performance through a coordination of manpower and personnel, training,
systems safety, human factors engineering and habitability disciplines.
5.1.5 Low Threat Environment

A low threat environment is defined as including the following types of threats:
Militarily relatively small and normally ill equipped.
Offensive Chemical & Biological Warfare (CBW) activity not noted.
Possesses coastal radar and line of sight surveillance.
May have some patrol craft and or maritime patrol aircraft for coastal patrol.
Has no or low capability Electronic Support/ Electronic Attack (ES/EA) equipment.
5.1.6 National Emergency Response Operations

The IDS supports these response efforts, such as the TWA Flight 800 disaster, Exxon Valdez,
mass migrations, and worldwide DOD operations to include both small scale contingencies and
major theater wars such as Desert Storm, etc. NERO is similar to the HIG in that they demand
the timely deployment of appropriate IDS resources. The main difference between NERO and
HIG is the unpredictability of the events. The duration, extent, and type of IDS resources needed
require maximum flexibility.
5.1.7 Search and Rescue (SAR) AOR.

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5.1.8 Sustained presence
Where the duration of a mission is beyond the normal range of single-crewed shore-based boats,
either extended on scene presence, or forward deployment is required in order to perform the
mission. In some cases the duration is defined specifically in the System Performance
Specification. Where not defined, the duration is to be maximized.
5.1.9 Targets of Interest (TOI)

An object in the Deepwater AOR identified for mission prosecution as a result of classification
based on characteristics and or other identification. Classification is mission specific.
5.2 List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
AC Alternating Current
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
AMIO Alien Migration Interdiction Operations
AOR Area of Responsibility
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
BLOS Beyond-Line-of-Sight
C2 Command and Control
C4ISR Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence,
Surveillance, Reconnaissance
CAMS Communication Area Master Station
CANDI Commercial and Non-Developmental Items
EADS CASA Construcciones Aeronauticas S.A.
CBW Chemical & Biological Warfare
CDL Common Data Link
CDRL Contractual Data Requirements List
CFIT Controlled Flight Into Terrain
CG Coast Guard
CGISS Coast Guard Intelligence Support System
COMSEC Communications Security
COTS Commercial Off-the-Shelf
CRA Correction Resolution Advisory
CTU Commander Task Unit
DC Direct current
DF Direction Finder
DLU Download Unit
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DOD Department of Defense
DPOSD Deployed Port Operations, Security and Defense
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter
EO/FLIR Electro Optic/ Forward Looking Infrared
ES/EA Electronic Support/ Electronic Attack
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FLIR/TV Forward Looking Infra-Red/Television
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit
FDR Flight Data Recorder
FSK Frequency Shift Key
Ft Feet
ft2 Square Feet
FVI Foreign Vessel Inspection
GATM Global Air Traffic Management
GFE Government Furnished Equipment
GLE General Law Enforcement
GOTS Government Off-the-Shelf
GPS Global Positioning System
HMI Human Machine Interface
Hrs Hours
HIG High Interest Grid
Hp Horse Power
HSI Human Systems Integration
FLIR Forward Looking Infrared
IDE Integrated Development Environment
IDS Integrated Deepwater System
IFF Identification Friend or Foe
IIP International Ice Patrol
IRS Inertial Reference System
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
Kbps Kilobits per second
Kts Knots
LAN Local Area Network
Lbs Pounds
LCN Load Classification Number
LOS Line of Sight
LOX Liquid Oxygen
LMR Living Marine Resource
LRS Long Range Surveillance
LZE Lightering Zone Enforcement
MANPADS Man-Portable Air Defense Systems
MARPOL Maritime Pollution
Mbps Megabits per second
MIO Maritime Interception Operations
MMR Multi-Mode Receiver
MPA Maritime Patrol Aircraft
MSA Maritime Surveillance Aircraft
MRS Medium Range Surveillance
MSP Mission Systems Pallet
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NERO National Emergency Response Operations
Nm Nautical Mile

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NSA National Security Agency
OTH Over the horizon
PARA Preventive Resolution Advisory
PLRS Position Location Reporting System
PME Peacetime Military Engagement
RADALT Radio Altimeter
SAR Search and Rescue
SATCOM Satellite Communications
SBU Sensitive But Unclassified
SEI Specific Emitter Identification
Shp Shaft Horse Power
SIPRNET Secret Internet Protocol Routing NETwork
SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea
SPS System Performance Specification
STU Secure Telephone Unit
TA Traffic Advisory
TAWS Terrain Avoidance Warning System
TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
TOI Targets of Interest
TS/SCI Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information
UHF Ultra High Frequency
USAF United States Air Force
USCG United States Coast Guard
VCR Video Cassette Recorder
WXR Weather Radar

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APPENDIX A
INCREMENTS 2, 3 AND 4 REQUIREMENTS
This appendix defines pallet-on C4ISR requirements for increments 2 through 4. Each
requirement is cited in accordance with its appropriate specification paragraph and paragraph
title. The (n) preceding the requirement defines the increment of the C4ISR delivery. The (X)
following the requirement defines the method of verification consistent with verification method
from Increment 1.
3.5.7.2.2-CG-C2 System
(2) The C2 system shall be able to display tracks with ancillary information, including USCG
specific data.-(D)
(2) The CG-C2 system shall alert the operator to conditions that require immediate attention.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.1.2-Tasking
(2) The CG-C2 system shall provide tools for updating mission or deployment plans based on
received changes to assets' status, weather, or intelligence.-(I,A)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall provide for automatic generation of search plans.-(D)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall automatically distribute search plans.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.1.4-Reports
(3) The CG-C2 system shall provide an automated means of generating drafts of mission-related
reports.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.2.1 –Logistics Information
(3) The CG-C2 system shall collect own-asset LIMS data.-(D)
(3) The CG-C2 system shall archive aircraft generated LIMS data. (D)
3.5.7.2.2.2.5- Planning Information
(2, 3) The CG-C2 system shall receive operational data for CG-C2 mission planning functions.-
(D)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall accept the returns from queries to external databases.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.2.6-Status and Alert Information
(2) The CG-C2 system shall prioritize own-asset C4ISR status data that affect the C4ISR system
performance.-(D)

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3.5.7.2.2.3.2- Database
(2) The CG-C2 system shall maintain on the aircraft a database of tracks, their attributes,
correlations, and ancillary data.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.3.3-Dissemination
(2) The CG-C2 system shall provide a means for the operator to control the recipients of
disseminated track information by predetermined criteria per operator designation.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.3.5-Tracks and Queries
(4)The CG-C2 system shall receive a query from the operator and route it to the appropriate
databases.-(D).
(4) The CG-C2 system shall disseminate a query response associated with a track.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.3.7. - Displays
(2)The CG-C2 system shall display multiple, distinct geographic views with independent
selections of overlays and track selections.-(D).
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide a means for the operator to access data associated with an
alert.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.3.8-Targets of Interest
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall receive operator criteria for automatic determination of high
priority targets of interest based on target location, course, and speed.-(D)
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide operator alert information for high priority targets of
interest based on predetermined criteria.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.4-CG-C2 Operator Aids
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide a task manager that prioritizes critical information.-(D)
(3, 4) The task manager shall provide timers that alert the operator for routine tasks that must be
performed regularly.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.4.1-Task Management
(3) The CG-C2 system shall notify the operator via an alert when a high priority message is
received from within the CG-C2 system.-(D)

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(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide an operator asynchronous notification of events so that he
may manage his tasks.-(D)
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide an operator the ability to manage multiple tasks, each
task independently of any other.-(D)
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide an operator the ability to move information between
tasks. - (D)
(3, 4) The CG-C2 system shall provide an operator with multiple programmable alarms and
watchdog timers.-(D)
(3,4) The CG-C2 system shall provide an operator with the ability to tailor the labels and
notification modes of programmable alarms and watch dog timers.-(D)
(3,4) The CG-C2 system shall provide an operator with the ability to organize alarms, watchdog
timers, and task lists into an integrated task manager.-(D)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of storing an enterprise level "hot list" of targets of
interest with their characteristics.-(D)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of disseminating an enterprise level "hot list" of
targets of interest, with their characteristics.-(D)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of displaying an enterprise level "hot list" of targets
of interest. .-(D)
(4) The CG-C2 system shall provide a means of associating targets of interest in the enterprise
level "hot list" with acquired targets. - (D)
3.5.7.2.2.4.2-Video
(2) The CG-C2 system shall indicate when a segment of video imagery is associated with a track.
- (D)
(2) The CG-C2 system shall disseminate the association of a segment of video imagery with a
track as designated by the C4ISR MSP operator.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.5-Mission Support and Decision Aids
(4)The CG-C2 system provides tools for the planning and execution of missions, the assembly of
associated data, and the generation of mission reports.-(D)
3.5.7.2.2.5.1-All Missions
(4) The CG-C2 planning tools shall access external databases with minimal operator action. (I,
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3.5.7.2.2.5.3-Law Enforcement
(4) The CG-C2 system shall provide planning and execution tools for effective execution of law
enforcement cases based on established Quick Response Checklist. (I, A)

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Date Revision Reason for Change

Changes low altitude requirement from 1,300 ft below

Change adds operating/non-operating altitude

Change allows for compressed digital video imagery

Change adds operating environments for specific

Changes TEMPEST requirements for individual MSP

Changes EO/IR slant range from 12,000 feet to 1.4

Changes EO/IR slant range from 12,000 feet to 1.4

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Increments 2, 3 and 4 Requirements...........................................................................A1

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SECTION 2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents

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2.3 Non-Mandatory Guidance Documents

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 Operation with increased gross weight and associated operating limitations

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3.2 Aircraft Mission Requirements

3.2.1 Plan for use

3.2.1.1 Operational Profile

MISSION DESCRIPTION HOURS/YEAR

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3.2.1.2 Mission Profile

3.2.1.2.1 Alien Migration Interdiction Operations (AMIO)

3.2.1.2.2 Deployed Port Operations, Security and Defense (DPOSD)

3.2.1.2.3 Drug Interdiction

3.2.1.2.4 Environmental Defense

3.2.1.2.5 Foreign Vessel Inspection

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3.2.1.2.7 General Law Enforcement

3.2.1.2.8 International Ice Patrol (IIP)

3.2.1.2.9 Lightering Zone Enforcement

3.2.1.2.10 Living Marine Resource Enforcement (LMR)

3.2.1.2.11 Maritime Interception Operations (MIO)

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 Gathering and documenting evidence,

3.2.1.2.13 Search and Rescue (SAR)

3.2.1.2.14 Peacetime Military Engagement (PME)

3.2.1.3 Composite Mission flight profiles

3.2.1.3.1 Surveillance Mission

3.2.1.3.1.1 Surveillance Mission Profile

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3.2.1.3.1.2 Diverting from Surveillance to SAR

3.2.1.3.2 Logistic Transport Mission

3.2.1.3.2.1 Logistics Transport Mission Profile

3.2.1.3.3 Search and Rescue (SAR) Mission

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3.3 Operational Environment

3.3.2 Induced Environment

3.3.3 Natural Environment

Operation with increased gross weight and associated operating limitations

Gathering and documenting evidence,

KIV-7HSB flight/ground operating temperature down to 0 deg C.

ISA plus 17°C

Mk 25 Mod 4 Marine Marker

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

All RTCA/DO-160C Mission System pallet Equipment – 15,000 ft operating/non-