CIRRUS DESIGN SR20, Pilot Operating Handbook

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6 P/N 11934-002
Section 9 Cirrus Design
Supplements SR20
Section 1 - General
This airplane is equipped with a L-3 Avionics Systems SkyWatch
SKY497 Traffic Advisory System to advise the pilot of transponder-
equipped aircraft that may pose a collision threat. SkyWatch advisory
information is displayed on the GARMIN 430 display. The display
indicates relative range, bearing, and altitude of intruder aircraft. Aural
warnings are integrated into the airplane’s audio system.
Section 2 - Limitations
• WARNING •
SkyWatch can only detect aircraft that are equipped with
operating transponders.
1. Traffic information shown on the GARMIN 430 displays is provided
as an aid in visually acquiring traffic. Pilots must maneuver the
aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual
acquisition of conflicting traffic.
2. If the pilot is advised by ATC to disable transponder altitude
reporting, the SkyWatch must be turned OFF.
3. The L-3 Avionics Systems SkyWatch Traffic Advisory System
Model SKY497 Pilot’s Guide P/N 009-10801-001 Rev B (6/6/00) or
later must be available to the pilot during flight with the SkyWatch
operating.
4. The GARMIN 400 Series Pilot’s Guide Addendum for “Display
Interface for Traffic and Weather Data” P/N 190-001140-10 Rev B
or later revision must be available to the pilot during flight with the
SkyWatch operating.
Section 3 - Emergency Procedures
No Change
Revision 1: 10-12-05