701578778 - FsAST - AC/DC Power Systems Trainer

The training aid is to replace five existing DC PSTs that were built in 1999 and run on DOS based PCs. The requirement is to replace/modernise the current training aid to enable and meet the following:

• Must be capable of demonstrating twin AC and DC aircraft systems
• Ability for the trainer to inject faults into the system so that trainees can identify symptoms of a fault and carry out fault diagnosis
• Ability for trainer to live monitor (snoop) on an individual trainee or group of trainees’ activities
• Must be representative of a modern generic twin engine rotary wing aircraft electrical system
• Must have an ability to emulate engine starting/power up
• Must have safe working voltages
• Requires associated suite of Test and Measurement equipment
• Capable of being upgraded easily to maintain currency over time
• Emulation of the hardware for conceptualising the entire system and in component parts
• Emulation for LRU/component replacement after diagnosis
• Ability to fault find to a specific point in a circuit ie broken wire, loose terminal, faulty LRU etc
• Requires in-built systems bite health monitor
• Software must be able to run on a Virtual Learning Environment network solution
• Must be able to virtually fault find using only the software through emulation on a laptop/PC – remote to the training aid
• Software should contain interactive wiring diagrams for the training aid and a suite of associated documentation
• Must be able deliver a fault log for the trainee to reflect on actions taken and errors made
• Ground power connection capable of simulating incorrect phase rotation and frequency

Information Requested

Based on the information above, there are key questions the Authority would like information and feedback on:

1. What COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and/or MOTS (Military Off-The-Shelf) options are available and what are the ROM costs? Costs to include licence/support options
2. What development paths are underway that may meet the requirement?
3. Who holds the Intellectual Property Rights?
4. What options are available for further consideration to meet the requirement with further R&D? Additional information: Please note that this is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described above, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market.