CSSI's portable testing tools and services for completing RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum) Aircraft Monitoring

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CSSI, Inc. Headquarters
425 3rd Street, SW | Suite 700 | Washington, DC 20024
+1.866.468.8111 tel | 202.863.7426 fax | www.cssiinc.com/rvsm
Portable Aircraft RVSM Monitoring
Solutions:
Commercial Enhanced Second Gen GPS
Monitoring Unit (E2GMU)
For RVSM Monitoring

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What is RVSM?
• Reduced Vertical Separation
Minimum requirement
○ Reduced Vertical Separation between
aircraft from 2,000 feet to 1,000 ft
○ Airspace altitudes inclusive 29,000 ft –
41,000 ft
○ Benefits:
■ Increase capacity and fuel savings
• RVSM Aircraft regulation
○ Must be RVSM Approved to access alt
○ Must perform safety check height-
keeping performance test RVSM
Monitoring

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RVSM Long-Term
• Long-Term RVSM Monitoring
○ All aircraft approved for RVSM must complete a re-occurring
RVSM monitoring flight check every 2 two-years or 1,000
flight hours (whichever term is greater)

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US RVSM Monitoring Method 1
• Fly over AGHME site Aircraft Geometric Height
Measurement Element with MODE S equipment

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US RVSM Monitoring Method 2
• Fly RVSM test flight with E2GMU onboard

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RVSM Monitoring Flight Test

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Typical RVSM Monitoring Test Flight
• 30 minutes minimum data recording time
○ Straight and Level at RVSM Alt (FL 290 – FL 410)
• Perform test during any:
○ Point to point flight that enters RVSM Alt
○ Cold Soak flight test before leaving FL 410
○ Simple out and back flight to same FBO (2 hours)
1. Take-off from FBO
2. Climb to RVSM
3. Record 20 minutes at RVSM OUT
4. Turn
5. Record 10 minutes at RVSM RETURN
6. Land at FBO

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Typical RVSM Monitoring Test Flight
• 30 minutes minimum data recording time
○ Straight and Level flight at RVSM Alt (FL 290 – FL 410)
○ Simple out and back to same FBO (2 hours)

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E2GMU Benefits for Your Company
• CSSI RVSM Monitoring Service Provider partners may establish
their own pricing for monitoring services
○ A typical RVSM monitoring flight conducted in the US: aircraft
operator charge between $2,500 - $3,500 per aircraft
○ A typical RVSM monitoring flight conducted outside of the US:
aircraft operator charge between $3,500 - $5,000 per aircraft
• E2GMU provides aircraft manufacturers ability to deliver
aircraft with initial RVSM monitoring requirement
completed
○ Monitoring flights can be conducted in conjunction with other test
flights conducted prior to delivery (cold-soak, noise level, etc.)
• E2GMU provides value-added service for aircraft maintenance
facilities and FBOs
○ Data collection can be performed during normal revenue service
flights thus eliminating the need for a special/scheduled RVSM flight

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E2GMU Benefits
• The Portable GPS test equipment (E2GMU) is the most
economic means available for an operator to meet
this long-term monitoring requirement
■ Currently the E2GMU is the only monitoring system in the CAR/SAM region (Brazil)
○ CSSI RVSM monitoring partners may provide monitoring
services worldwide

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How the E2GMU Works
• 1-2 GPS Antennas installed
interior windows
• 1 MODE C Antenna for
recording Altitude Reports
• All-in-One GPS Receiver,
Altitude Recording Device,
Battery
• Tablet with App for user
interface and data collection

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E2GMU Installs in less than 15 mins

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E2GMU Installs in less than 15 mins

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E2GMU Install Locations

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After RVSM Monitoring Flight
1.E2GMU Tablet connects to
Wi-Fi Network
2.Send the RVSM Monitoring
data to CSSI
3.CSSI RVSM Team will
coordinate aircraft flight
data with your Regional
Monitoring Agency
4.Aircraft passing value on
RVSM Monitoring check
5.Part of RVSM Approval
requirement satisfied

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E2GMU Benefits for Your Company
• CSSI RVSM Monitoring Service coordinates with
Regional Monitoring Agencies around the world on
behalf of your customer’s aircraft

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E2GMU Cost
• E2GMU Cost:
○ Contact CSSI at www.cssiinc.com/rvsm
• E2GMU Warranty:
○ CSSI will warranty all components of the E2GMU with
exception of the E2GMU tablet computer for one (1) year
○ Warranty period will commence upon the date of delivery of
equipment
• E2GMU Data File Processing Fee
○ Contact CSSI at www.cssiinc.com/rvsm