Standard Operating Procedures
L410 UVP-E20
Document No.:
SOP-L410-1
Page 5 - 17
Rev: 1
Date: JAN 18
Prepared by: LA
Checked by: CLS
5.13 Bluesky Satellite Tracking
All L410 UVP-E20 aircraft operated by the company are equipped with theBluesky Satellite
Tracking system. This system enables company flight followingto track all aircraft with high
precision, maintain two-way contact the crews bydata and voice channels, and provides
emergency response with high speedand precision. All position reports and messages are relayed
via the Iridiumcommunications satellite network, which guarantees worldwide availability ofsignal
with no blank spots.
All Bluesky installations consist of a modem unit installed in the remote avionicscompartment, as
well as a control head and ACH1000 interface installed in thepanel. The system also interfaces
with the audio panel for voicecommunications.
The important functions for flight crews include:
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Automatic position reporting for flight tracking (no pilot input required)
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Flight Plan input function
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Text Message receiving
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Short Code Message sending
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Voice communications incoming / outgoing
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Emergency Alert
Crew duties include:
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Entering a flight plan for every flight. This may be done once airborne.
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Pressing the Quick Position (emergency button):
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In the event of an actual emergency
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During an authorized test
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