L 3 Communications Avionics Systems TRC497 Users Manual
Traffic Advisory System
SKY497
Installation
Manual
This manual contains installation instructions and
recommended flightline maintenance information for the
SKY429 Traffic Advisory System. This information is
supplemented and kept current by Change Notices and
Service Bulletins published by BFGoodrich Avionics
Systems.
009-10800-001 (Rev. C)
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. 23 February 2001
5353 52
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512
nd
Street, S.E.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Chapter 1 – General Information
This chapter includes equipment specifications and a functional description. It describes the various
hardware configurations and includes a list of items furnished and items required but not supplied
with the equipment.
Chapter 2 - Installation
This chapter contains instructions for unpacking the equipment and inspection for in-shipment
damage. It also includes information required to locate, assemble and install the equipment.
Chapter 3 – Installation Checkout
This chapter contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY497 using the BFGoodrich Avionics Systems TT391 Flightline Tester.
Chapter 4 – Maintenance
This chapter contains general flightline maintenance procedures. It includes periodic maintenance and
troubleshooting; instructions for calibrating the directional antenna and instructions for the return of
defective components.
Appendix A – Signal and Cable Characteristics
This appendix defines the electrical characteristics of all input and output signals.
Appendix B – Installation Checkout Using The TCAS-201 Ramp Test Set
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY497 using the IFR Systems TCAS-201 Ramp Test Set (with TCAS I firmware).
Appendix C – Installation Checkout Using The TIC T-49C Flightline Tester
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY497 using the TIC T-49C Flightline Tester.
Appendix D – Using The Terminal Device
This appendix contains instructions for using the Terminal Device for installation, testing or
troubleshooting of the SKY497.
Appendix E – Installation Checkout Using an Alternate Display
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY497 using an Alternate Display.
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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
Dates of original and changed pages are: Original (Rev. A)............................. 25 April 1997
Republished (Rev. B)...........28 September 1998
Republished (Rev. C)..............23 February 2001
NOTE
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FOREWORD
This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, pursuant to current regulatory
requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. Because installations vary depending on a particular
aircraft, this manual is intended as a guideline. Standard installation practices prescribed in FAA
Advisory Circular No. 43.13 must be followed. If further information is required, contact:
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems
Attn: Field Service Engineering
5353 52nd Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512
Tel. (800) 453-0288 or (616) 949-6600
We welcome your comments concerning this manual. Although every effort has been made to keep it free
of errors, some may occur. When reporting a specific problem, please describe it briefly and include the
manual part number, the paragraph/figure/table number, and the page number. Send your comments to:
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems
Attn: Technical Publications
5353 52nd Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512
REVISION C HIGHLIGHTS
Revision C is a republication. This republication completely replaces the exiting book. Materials for the
alternate display and the configuration jumper’s have been added in addition to new and revised material
of the SKY497. Discard previous editions of the old publication.
This revision will be kept current by change notices, replace changed pages with the corresponding
numbered page. A new list of effective pages will be issued with each change. The list shall reflect the
current changes in addition to the tabulation of all previous changes, thus providing a complete history of
the manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Paragraph Page
Chapter 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION............................................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 TRC497 Transmitter Receiver Computer P/N 805-10800-xxx...................................... 1-3
1.3.2 Display.............................................................................................................................. 1-7
1.3.3 NY164 Directional Antenna P/N 805-10890-001 ........................................................... 1-9
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 1-11
1.4.1 WX-1000/SKY497 Display............................................................................................. 1-11
1.4.2 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC)........................................................................ 1-12
1.4.3 Directional Antenna ...................................................................................................... 1-13
1.5 INTERFACE .................................................................................................................. 1-13
1.6 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED NOT SUPPLIED.............................................................. 1-13
1.7 INSTALLATION APPROVAL ...................................................................................... 1-14
1.8 WARRANTY INFORMATION...................................................................................... 1-15
1.8.1 Warranty Statement...................................................................................................... 1-15
1.8.2 Related Policies and Procedures ................................................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2
INSTALLATION
2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 UNPACKING, INSPECTION AND STORAGE ............................................................ 2-1
2.3 ANTENNA LOCATION .................................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 TRC LOCATION.............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.5 DISPLAY LOCATION................................................................................................... 2-11
2.6 CABLE REQUIREMENTS AND FABRICATION ...................................................... 2-11
2.6.1 Antenna Cables.............................................................................................................. 2-12
2.6.2 Configuration Jumpers ................................................................................................. 2-14
2.6.3 Display Cable ................................................................................................................. 2-15
2.6.4 Heading Input Cable ..................................................................................................... 2-18
2.6.5 ARINC 429 Data Cables................................................................................................ 2-20
2.6.6 Altimeter Input Cable ................................................................................................... 2-21
2.6.7 Audio Alert Output Cable ............................................................................................. 2-21
2.6.8 Suppression Bus I/O ...................................................................................................... 2-21
2.6.9 Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) Input .................................................... 2-22
2.6.10 SKYWATCH® /Stormscope® Display Mode Switch.................................................... 2-22
2.6.11 WX-1000 Maintenance Switch...................................................................................... 2-22
2.6.12 Squat Switch Input........................................................................................................2-22
2.6.13 Landing Gear Switch Input .......................................................................................... 2-23
2.6.14 Power Cable ................................................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 ANTENNA INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 2-23
2.8 TRC MOUNTING TRAY INSTALLATION ................................................................. 2-25
2.9 TRC INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 2-26
2.10 MOUNTING THE WX-1000/SKY497 DISPLAY ......................................................... 2-28
2.10.1 Panel Cutout .................................................................................................................. 2-28
2.10.2 Display Installation ....................................................................................................... 2-29
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Chapter 3
INSTALLATION CHECKOUT
3.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................3-1
3.3 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE ............................................................................................3-2
3.4 SELF TEST.......................................................................................................................3-6
Chapter 4
MAINTENANCE
4.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................4-1
4.2 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS..................................................................................4-1
4.3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................4-1
4.3.1 WX-1000/SKY497 Display ...............................................................................................4-1
4.3.2 TRC ...................................................................................................................................4-1
4.3.3 Antenna.............................................................................................................................4-1
4.4 SERVICE MENU .............................................................................................................4-2
4.4.1 Calibration ........................................................................................................................4-3
4.4.2 System Log........................................................................................................................4-4
4.4.3 System Data......................................................................................................................4-5
4.4.3.1 Software Version ..............................................................................................................4-6
4.4.3.2 Configuration....................................................................................................................4-6
4.4.3.3 Data Monitor ....................................................................................................................4-9
4.4.4 Ground Test ....................................................................................................................4-13
4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................4-14
4.6 ERROR MESSAGES......................................................................................................4-15
4.7 TRC497/WX-1000 ADAPTER PLUG.............................................................................4-18
4.8 DISPOSITION OF FAILED ITEMS .............................................................................4-19
Appendix A
SKY497 INTERFACE SIGNAL & CABLE CHARACTERISTICS
A.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ A-1
Appendix B
INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE TCAS-201 RAMP TEST SET
B.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ B-1
B.2 CONTROLS .....................................................................................................................B-1
B.3 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE ...........................................................................................B-2
Appendix C
INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE TIC T-49C FLIGHTLINE TESTER
C.1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ C-1
C.2 CONTROLS .....................................................................................................................C-1
C.3 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE ...........................................................................................C-2
Appendix D
USING THE TERMINAL DEVICE
USING THE TERMINAL DEVICE ............................................................................................D-1
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Appendix E
INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING AN ALTERNATE DISPLAY
E.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................E-1
E.2 CONTROLS......................................................................................................................E-1
E.3 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE............................................................................................E-1
E.3.1 Self Test............................................................................................................................E-5
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Figure Page
1-1 Surveillance Zone.............................................................................................................1-2
1-2 Main Components ............................................................................................................1-3
1-3 Standard TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-001) .....................................................1-5
1-4 Ruggedized TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-003)..................................................1-6
1-5 P1 Connector Dimensions (Reference Only)...................................................................1-6
1-6 TRC Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC)..................................................................1-7
1-7 WX-1000/SKY497 Display Equipment Tag ....................................................................1-8
1-8 WX-1000/SKY497 Display ...............................................................................................1-8
1-9 NY164 Directional Antenna ..........................................................................................1-10
2-1 Directional Antenna Mounting Location ........................................................................2-2
2-2 Interconnect Wiring Without WX-1000 ..........................................................................2-3
2-3 Interconnect Wiring With WX-1000................................................................................2-7
2-4 Connector P1 Contact Arrangement.............................................................................2-14
2-5 Display Cable..................................................................................................................2-17
2-6 KCS55 Heading Flag Connection..................................................................................2-18
2-7 Heading Input Cable......................................................................................................2-19
2-8 Antenna Mounting Holes...............................................................................................2-24
2-9 Directional Antenna Installation ..................................................................................2-24
2-10 Mounting Holes for Standard Mount Tray, P/N 805-10870-001 .................................2-25
2-11 Mounting Holes for Ruggedized Mount Tray, P/N 805-10870-003 .............................2-25
2-12 TRC Installation.............................................................................................................2-27
2-13 Instrument Panel Cutout and Mounting Holes............................................................2-28
2-14 Display Installation........................................................................................................2-29
3-1 Controls.............................................................................................................................3-1
3-2 Start-up Screen.................................................................................................................3-2
3-3 Standby Screen.................................................................................................................3-3
3-4 Typical Patch Antenna Tripod Mount.............................................................................3-5
3-5 Self Test Screen................................................................................................................3-6
3-6 Self Test Failed Screen ....................................................................................................3-7
4-1 Service Menu ....................................................................................................................4-2
4-2 Calibration Screen............................................................................................................4-3
4-3 Successful Re-Calibration................................................................................................4-3
4-4 Failed Calibration ............................................................................................................4-4
4-5 System Log........................................................................................................................4-4
4-6 System Data......................................................................................................................4-5
4-7 Software Version ..............................................................................................................4-6
4-8 Configuration - Page 1 .....................................................................................................4-7
4-9 Configuration - Page 2 .....................................................................................................4-8
4-10 Configuration - Page 3 .....................................................................................................4-8
4-11 Configuration - Page 4 .....................................................................................................4-9
4-12 Data Monitor - Page 1....................................................................................................4-10
4-13 Data Monitor - Page 2....................................................................................................4-10
4-14 Data Monitor - Page 3....................................................................................................4-11
4-15 Data Monitor - Page 4....................................................................................................4-12
4-16 Data Monitor - Page 5....................................................................................................4-12
4-17 Ground Test....................................................................................................................4-13
4-18 Adapter Plug Jumper Installation ................................................................................4-18
4-19 Adapter Plug Assembly..................................................................................................4-18
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B-1 Controls............................................................................................................................B-1
B-2 Start-up Screen................................................................................................................B-3
B-3 Standby Screen................................................................................................................B-3
C-1 Controls............................................................................................................................C-1
C-2 Start-up Screen................................................................................................................C-2
C-3 Standby Screen................................................................................................................C-3
E-1 Typical Patch Antenna Tripod Mount............................................................................E-3
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
1-1 SKY497 Configuration .................................................................................................... 1-3
1-2 TRC Installation Kit P/N 817-10800-xxx ....................................................................... 1-4
1-3 WX-1000/SKY497 Display Installation Kit P/N 817-10802-001 ................................... 1-8
1-4 Airframe Installation Kits............................................................................................... 1-9
1-5 Directional Installation Kit 817-10009-xxx.................................................................. 1-10
2-1 Directional Antenna SIGMA and DELTA Port Cable Vendors.................................. 2-12
2-2 Cable to Connector Reference....................................................................................... 2-13
2-3 Configuration Jumpers ................................................................................................. 2-14
2-4 Heading Flag Action...................................................................................................... 2-15
2-5 WX-1000/SKY497 Display Connection......................................................................... 2-15
2-6 WX-1000 Processor Connection .................................................................................... 2-16
2-7 Display Cable Vendors .................................................................................................. 2-16
2-8 Heading Input Cable Vendors ...................................................................................... 2-19
4-1 Fault Isolation................................................................................................................ 4-14
4-2 Installation Related Error Messages............................................................................ 4-15
4-3 Informational Error Messages...................................................................................... 4-17
4-4 Adapter Plug Jumpers................................................................................................... 4-18
B-1 IFR Systems TCAS-201 Ramp Test Set Setup Data .....................................................B-2
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