Helicopters

Advanced Fuel System Controller – AH-64

The RSL AFSC (Advanced Fuel System Controller) is a state-of-the-art fuel system controller for the AH-64 helicopter.

The Advanced Fuel System Controller meets day and night combat requirements providing the pilot important mission relevant fuel data coupled with important fuel management functions.The controller is a color display that provides both analogue and digital display, as well as, user friendly menu driven commands. The AFSC embedded Built-In-Test (BIT) and recording provide simplified fuel system maintenance.

Benefits

Increased flight safety
Reduced pilot workload
Improved mission effectiveness
Streamlined fuel system maintenance

Technical Data

Processor: Intel 80196 kc
Power consumption: 11.9 Watts
Weight: 4.71 lb (2.1Kg)
Dimensions: (HxWxL) 6.26"x4.96"x5"
Qualifications: MIL-STD-810C, MIL-STD-461B and MIL-STD-704A
Total MTBF: over 10,000 hours
Display:
- Display format: 5"
- Type: Active LCD
- Luminance: 320 [cd/m2]
- Contrast ratio: 60:1
- Resolution: 234 x RGB x 320
- Viewing angles: ± 65°(H), (@ CR>5)+40°,-65°(V)
- Active area: 4.02"(H) x 2.95"(V)
- Operating temperature: -30°C +85°C
- Functional Keys: 7 Keys

Main Features

Fuel management functions:
- Controls fuel transfer sequence
- Maintains longitudinal center of gravity within limits
- Allows fuel dumping (quick draining)
- Selective fuel transfer (priority override)
Effective BIT
High MTBF
Easy fuel system diagnostics
Simplified fuel system diagnostics
Display:
- Color display
- Numeric and analogue data presentation
- Day and night compatible
- Menu driven operation
Pilot Advisories:
- Available fuel
- Fuel flow data
- Remaining time of flight
- Leakage detection
- Fuel transfer malfunctions
- Below critical fuel level (BINGO)