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whatsoever has existed which in any way affects or mitigates proprietary rights of BFGoodrich Avion-
ics Systems, Inc. in these developments. Methods and apparatus disclosed herein may be subject to
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Traffic Alert and Collision

Avoidance System I

Model TCAS791

Pilot’s Guide

for the

improve, modify, or withdraw functions, design modifications, or products at any time without notice.

Содержание TCAS791

Страница 1: ...5 00 U S Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System I Pilot s Guide for the Model TCAS791...

Страница 2: ...ng 10 to 30 passengers As a result of TCAS791 s effectiveness it is becoming the system of choice for business and general aviation pilots who want the en hanced peace of mind that TCAS brings Proven...

Страница 3: ...nts 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 Copyright 1992 1993 1995 1996 1999 BFGoodrich...

Страница 4: ...lone does not ensure safe flight You must still visually scan the airspace around your aircraft fre quently The TCAS791 relies on information obtained from transponders in nearby aircraft The TCAS791...

Страница 5: ...nitiated Self Test 2 9 Switch Out of Standby 2 11 Switch Into Standby 2 12 Select the Range 2 13 Select the Altitude Display Mode 2 13 In Flight Instructions 2 13 Switch the Range and Altitude Display...

Страница 6: ...r Factors That Affect the Display of Traffic Symbols 3 4 Ground Target Filtering 3 4 Definition 3 4 When It s Used 3 4 Interference Limiting 3 4 Chapter 4 Display Interpretation 4 1 Introduction 4 1 C...

Страница 7: ...nput Screen 2 17 2 13 Maintenance Code When on the Ground but Not in Standby 2 17 3 1 TA Protection Zones if Your Aircraft Has a Radio Altimeter 3 2 4 1 Traffic Advisory and Other Traffic 4 1 4 2 Out...

Страница 8: ...IVSI TCAS display and generates aural announcements on the cockpit sound system Traffic information on the display consists of color coded symbols and text The type of information displayed depends o...

Страница 9: ...trol Display Unit CDU The CD605 is a self contained unit that provides display and control func tions The display is a high resolution Cathode Ray Tube CRT The CRT displays data in three colors white...

Страница 10: ...ansponder Replies Transponder Replies L Band Omnidirectional Antenna Figure 1 3 TCAS791 Simplified Functional Diagram nuisance traffic alerts from aircraft on the ground that have their transponders o...

Страница 11: ...1 uses either sensitivity levelA SLA or sensitivity level B SLB to determine when to display a TA In general SLB is used during the cruise phase and SLA is used during takeoff and landing Sensitivity...

Страница 12: ...econds for non altitude reporting intruder aircraft Not To Scale 1200 ft 1200 ft 800 ft 800 ft 600 ft 600 ft Max Display Range This area or 30 seconds Sensitivity Level B This area or 20 seconds Sensi...

Страница 13: ...selected display range The color of traffic symbols and the color position and format of status messages indicators and other items on the display may vary on alternate displays Refer to chapter 3 Pri...

Страница 14: ...ry PA PAs indicate the relative location of any traffic not generating a traffic advisory but which is within 4 nautical miles nmi and 1 200 ft of your aircraft Non altitude reporting aircraft are con...

Страница 15: ...ockpit serves as the test button If you are using the CD605 with an alternate display you can use both test buttons The avionics dimming input from your aircraft controls the brightness of the light i...

Страница 16: ...e button when on the ground and not in standby changes the range and then switches the TCAS791 into standby Pressing and holding the range button in flight has no effect other than changing the range...

Страница 17: ...rrent altitude display mode until the intruder aircraft comes within the altitude limits of the selected altitude display mode The TCAS791 only displays data tags for altitude reporting aircraft 15 Ou...

Страница 18: ...indicator on the screen This indicator means that the display is either connected to a TCAS I system or to a TCAS II system in TA ONLY mode In both cases the implication is that no resolution advisori...

Страница 19: ...ssed This message is announced over the cockpit speakers or headset after the TCAS791 has passed an operator initiated self test TCAS Test Failed This message is announced over the cockpit speakers or...

Страница 20: ...t still visually scan the airspace around your aircraft fre quently The TCAS791 relies on information obtained from transponders in nearby aircraft The TCAS791 does not de tect or track aircraft which...

Страница 21: ...The startup screen lists the firmware version numbers After about 35 seconds the TCAS791 will go into standby and the CD605 will display the standby screen as shown in figure 2 5 Some alternate displ...

Страница 22: ...ill display a test screen similar to that shown in figure 2 6 An alternate dis play may display a different test screen Upon successful completion of the self test you should hear the TCAS Test Passed...

Страница 23: ...nue to use the TCAS791 but schedule it for corrective maintenance as soon as possible Refer to the section on maintenance codes later in this chapter for more information g When you re done with the s...

Страница 24: ...essage Switch Into Standby Use this step if you need to go back into standby while you re still on the ground The TCAS791 will not go into standby while airborne but will automatically go into standby...

Страница 25: ...the display range selected Select the Altitude Display Mode You can select an altitude display mode when your aircraft is on the ground and the TCAS791 is not in standby or when your aircraft is in t...

Страница 26: ...may occasionally disappear and reappear due to traffic prioritizing see above interference limiting antenna shield ing or reception of low power transponders see chapter 3 Ground Target Filtering If...

Страница 27: ...ay procedures to maintain separation Begin evasive maneuvers only in response to visual contact with the intruder aircraft Turn On theTCAS791 While in Flight This section describes a scenario in which...

Страница 28: ...tenance codes Some alternate displays do not display maintenance codes and display a TCAS FAIL message instead of a TCAS Failed screen TCAS Failed Screens A TCAS Failed screen can show up at any time...

Страница 29: ...the TCAS Failed Barometric Input screen appears do not turn off the TCAS791 When the baromet ric altitude input is restored the TCAS791 will automatically return to normal operation Maintenance Codes...

Страница 30: ...CAS791 Will Issue a Traffic Advisory No If Your Aircraft And Your Aircraft s Altitude Is And Your Landing Gear Is And An Intruder Aircraft Is Detected 1 has a radio altimeter below 2000 ft AGL within...

Страница 31: ...Altimeter Sensitivity Levels The TCAS791 uses one of two sensitivity levels A or B to determine when to display a TA Having two sensitivity levels allows the TCAS791 to reduce the number of nuisance T...

Страница 32: ...rcraft approaches your aircraft on a collision course that will intercept your aircraft within 20 or 30 seconds within 20 seconds for a non altitude reporting intruder aircraft within 30 seconds for a...

Страница 33: ...e 2 1 Ground Target Filtering Ground target filtering reduces the clutter of visual symbols and aural an nouncements that would otherwise be generated for intruder aircraft that are typically present...

Страница 34: ...plays may vary Figure 4 1 Traffic Advisory and Other Traffic Figure 4 2 Out of Range Traffic Advisory Traffic Advisory Intruder Aircraft at 1 o clock 1 2 nmi away 300 ft above you in level flight Othe...

Страница 35: ...fic Advisory No Bearing Traffic Advisory Intruder aircraft 1 1 nmi away 1 000 ft below you climbing at a rate greater than 500 fpm No Bearing No Altitude Traffic Advisory Intruder aircraft 0 7 nmi awa...

Страница 36: ...screen for more than 5 minutes turn off the TCAS791 This message indicates that the TCAS791 has failed to detect barometric altitude If the barometric input is restored The TCAS791 will return to norm...

Страница 37: ...791 4 4 Pilot s Guide Figure 4 9 Out of Standby on the Ground Instructions for switching into standby and stopping TCAS processing press and hold the RNG button This message will only appear when your...

Страница 38: ...20 lb 3 oz 9 15 kg including mounting tray Tracking Capability Up to 35 intruder aircraft Tracks intruder aircraft to a maximum closure rate of 1200 knots Surveillance Range Nominal 27 nmi maximum 35...

Страница 39: ...h 0 25 in bezel protrusion Weight 3 lb 1 oz 1 39 kg Viewing Angle 35 horizontal 45 top 20 bottom Power Input Requirements 20 to 32 2 V dc 20 W 10 Operating Temperature 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F Storage Te...

Страница 40: ...fications Part Number 805 10005 001 Height 2 68 in 6 70 cm Weight 0 3 lb 0 14 kg Speed Rated to 600 knots 0 9 Mach 25 000 ft Frequency 960 1 220 MHz TSO Category C66b C74c Environmental Category DO 16...

Страница 41: ...pproved shipping container transportation charges prepaid to BFGAS Grand Rapids Michigan or such other location as BFGAS may authorize BFGAS reserves the right to have necessary repairs performed by a...

Страница 42: ...shall be returned to BFG Avionics Systems Inc via any authorized dealer with transportation charges prepaid After correction of such defects the equip ment will be returned to the dealer transportati...

Страница 43: ..._________________________________ CDU Model Number _____________________________________________ Part Number _______________________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________...

Страница 44: ...BFGoodrich Avionics Systems Inc 5353 52nd Street S E P O Box 873 Grand Rapids MI 49588 0873 USA 800 253 9525 TCAS791 009 10025 001 Rev F 3 9 99...

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