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Operating the
Ryan TCAD
TCAD uses an alphanumeric, digital profile view of the traffic,
providing the most essential information (the altitude) on the first line in
bright LED characters. Range and bearing to the traffic is displayed and
quickly interpreted so you can get your eyes outside, where the traffic is.
The illustration below describes the TCAD display, and following the
pages show examples of operation.
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Traffic shows 2.1 indicated Nautical Miles out, at 1:30.
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Traffic is 300 feet above, converging in altitude.
®
Mode indicator (Terminal Mode).
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Buttons used to display second and third threat.
°
Second and third level threats. Flashing shows nearby and
opposite in altitude
±
Mutes audible tones for a specified duration, and push/pull for
on/off.
²
Used to select the mode.
³
Displays additional data about the displayed threat, including
the MSL altitude, Mode A squawk, or N-number.
TCAD is designed to provide warning of traffic and minimize
distraction from extraneous targets. TCAD automatically sequences
from ground operation to enroute, and from enroute back to ground
operation for minimum pilot interaction and maximum effectiveness. In
addition, the pilot can select the volume of airspace that provides the
optimum coverage for the particular circumstances.
