L 3 Communications Avionics Systems TRC497 Operators Guide
$12.00 U.S.
Pilot’s Guide
for the
Traffic Advisory System
Model SKY497
EYES THAT NEVER BLINK
Early Traffic Advisory Systems
™
In the early days of flight, when air traffic was light and slower moving, pilots were
equipped with all they needed for effective collision avoidance–a sharp pair of eyes to scan
the horizon.
Even today, visual contact is still the surest means of identifying intruder aircraft. But with
more traffic in closer proximity and at higher speeds, today’s pilots need all the help they
can get.
For large commercial airliners, this need led to the development of
TCAS II
(Traffic Alert
and Collision Avoidance System II); but that technology has proved to be too expensive
and complex for most regional airlines, business, and general aviation aircraft.
SKYWATCH
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. recognized the need for a viable alternative to
and developed their
business and general aviation aircraft. That’s why
SKY497
The
SKY497
making it practical for small aircraft. In addition, the
comes with the
if you already own a
™
TCAS I
; but even
Traffic Advisory System.
provides most of the capabilities of
STORMSCOPE
WX-1000
®
model
WX-1000
display (part number 78-8060-5900-8). The
TCAS I
has proved to be too expensive for small
BFG
developed the
TCAS I
, but at a significantly lower cost
SKY497
SKYWATCH
can share the display that
so there’s no need to buy another display
SKY497
TCAS II
™
model
can also
display its traffic information on a growing number of multifunction displays from
companies such as Avidyne, Eventide, and Garmin. You can even display
traffic information on a compatible weather radar indicator via the
Computer, model
Proven Experience
RGC250
.
SKYWATCH
BFG
Radar Graphics
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. has been involved in the development of collision
warning programs since the early 1980’s. In 1985,
enhanced collision warning system for the U.S. Navy which awarded
BFG
began development of an
BFG
a contract for
systems to be installed in T-34C training aircraft.
Based largely on the success of the Navy project,
specifications for
contract represented another first for
to be
TSO’d
I
TCAS I
under an
ARINC
contract with the
BFG’s TCAS I
, first to receive a full, unrestricted
BFG
was selected to validate the
FAA
. The completion of this
unit, the
STC
TCAS791
; it was the first
, first to fly, and first to be delivered.
TCAS
The BFGoodrich tradition of aerospace innovation dates back to the earliest days of
powered flight when
BFG
supplied tires for the Glenn Curtiss pusher. Since then,
BFG
has
developed a wide range of aerospace products and services including flight instrumentation and avionics.
A SKY497 Pilot’s Guide
$12.00 U.S.
Pilot’s Guide
for the
Traffic Advisory System
Model SKY497
Methods and apparatus disclosed and described herein have been developed solely on company funds of
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. No government or other contractual support or relationship whatsoever has
existed which in any way affects or mitigates proprietary rights of BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. in these
developments. Methods and apparatus disclosed herein may be subject to U.S. Patents existing or applied for.
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. reserves the right to add, improve, modify, or withdraw functions, design
modifications, or products at any time without notice.
© Copyright 1997, 2000
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.
SKYWATCH
™
,
EYES THAT NEVER BLINK
™
, and
STORMSCOPE
®
are trademarks of
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.
Designed and manufactured in the United States of America by
Safety Summary
These warnings and cautions appear later in this guide and are repeated here for emphasis:
(page 2-4)
To avoid power surges that could damage the
optional
WX-1000
, start your engines before turning on the
(page 2-8)
SKY497
and the
SKY497
.
If the
SKY497
is in
SKYWATCH
matically switch into
storms or
WATCH
STORMSCOPE
/
STORMSCOPE
thunderstorms or
The
SKY497
relies on information obtained from transponders in
nearby aircraft. The
STORMSCOPE
STORMSCOPE
SKY497
are not equipped with an operating
The
SKY497
does not track intruder aircraft approaching at a
mode, the display will not auto-
mode to display thunder-
errors: You must use the remote
SKY-
mode switch to periodically check for
errors.
(page 2-8)
does not detect or track aircraft which
ATCRBS
transponder.
(page 2-8)
closure rate greater than 900 knots.
(page 2-8)
Some traffic within the chosen display range may not be displayed
due to traffic prioritizing or antenna shielding.
(page 2-8)
Optimum
SKY497
performance is realized when intruder aircraft
are reporting their altitude (via a mode C or other altitude
reporting transponder).
(page 2-9)
Do not attempt evasive maneuvers based solely on traffic information shown on the
SKY497
display. Information on the display is
provided to the flight crew as an aid in visually acquiring traffic; it
is not a replacement for
ii SKY497 Pilot’s Guide
ATC
and See & Avoid techniques.
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