L3 Communications SKYWATCH HP SKY899 Series User manual

L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
009-11900-001 (Revision F)
5353 52
nd
Street, S.E.
July 18, 2013
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512-9704
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Traffic Alert/Advisory System
SKY899
(TRC899 P/N 805-11900-001)
Installation
Manual
This manual contains installation instructions and recommended
flightline maintenance information for the SKY899 Traffic
Alert/Advisory System. This information is supplemented and kept
current by revisions, service letters and service bulletins.
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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. This manual assumes familiarity with the setup and
operation of the aircraft systems that interface with the SKY899. Standard installation practices
prescribed in FAA Advisory Circular No. 43.13 must be followed. If further information is required,
contact:
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Attn: Field Service Engineering
5353 52nd Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512-9704
Telephone: [phone] or [phone]
Fax: [phone]
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:
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Attn: Technical Publications
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Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512-9704
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L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Inc.
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Service Letter
Revision History: Rev A (04/09/2015)
Page 1 of 1
SL-299 (Rev. B)
August 27, 2015
NOTE
Revision B released to change company name "Symetrics Industries" to
"Extant Aerospace" (effective July 16, 2015).
Transfer of Service
SKY497 and SKY899
Effectivity: SKYWATCH
®
Traffic Advisory System
SKY497, P/N 805-10800-( )
SKYWATCH®HP Traffic Alert / Advisory System
SKY899, P/N 805-11900-( )
SKYWATCH associated accessories
Reason: New location for repair and service
Description: Repair and service of the SKY497 and SKY899 is being transferred to Extant
Aerospace.
Extant Aerospace, founded in 1962, is headquartered in Melbourne Florida and
is approved under 14 CFR Part 21, Part 145 and EASA Part 145 with Radio,
Instrument and Accessory ratings. They are also certified under ISO 9000:2008
and AS9100:2009 Rev. C. The facilities are ITAR registered and compliant.
Extant Aerospace will begin servicing units on April 27, 2015. Units received by
L-3 Avionics Systems from April 27 and later will be sent to Extant Aerospace.
Please use the following address for shipping and receiving invoices and address
labeling:
Extant Aerospace
1615 W. NASA Blvd
Melbourne, FL 32901
For technical support or troubleshooting help call:
Telephone: [phone] (US & Canada) International: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Web: www.extantaerospace.com mail:[e-mail]
Customers are encouraged to contact Extant Aerospace for additional
information or to set up an account.
Approval: This Service Letter contains no modification information that revises the
approved configuration and therefore does not require government or other
regulatory agency approval.
Export
Compliance:
This letter consists of L-3 Avionics Systems Inc., general capabilities
information that does not contain controlled technical data as defined within the
International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Part 120.10 or Export Administration
Regulations (EAR) Part 734.7-11.
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About This Manual
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
This section 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.
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
This section contains instructions for unpacking the equipment and inspection for in-shipment damage. It
also includes information required to locate, assemble and install the equipment.
SECTION 3 – INSTALLATION CHECKOUT
This section contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY899 using the TT391 Flightline Tester.
SECTION 4 – MAINTENANCE
This section contains general flightline maintenance procedures. It includes periodic maintenance,
troubleshooting, 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 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM
This appendix has the environmental qualification forms for the TRC899, NY156 & NY164 antennas,
and WX-1000/SKY497 display.
APPENDIX C – INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE TCAS-201 RAMP TEST SET
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY899 using the IFR Systems TCAS-201 Ramp Test Set (with TCAS I firmware).
APPENDIX D – INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE TIC T-49C FLIGHTLINE TESTER
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY899 using the TIC T-49C Flightline Tester.
APPENDIX E – USING THE TERMINAL DEVICE
This appendix contains instructions for using the Terminal Device for installation, testing or
troubleshooting of the SKY899.
APPENDIX F – INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING AN ALTERNATE DISPLAY
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY899 using an Alternate Display.
APPENDIX G – SKYWATCH HP SKY899 PERMISSION TO USE STC SA01552CH-D
This appendix grants permission to L-3 Avionics Systems dealers, installers and owners of the SKY899
system to use STC SA01552 CH-D and data associated with it for the sole purpose of installation
approval.
APPENDIX H – INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE IFR-6000 RAMP TEST SET
This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the
SKY899 using the IFR-6000 Ramp Test Set.
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References
PUBLICATION DESCRIPTION
009-11901-001 Pilot’s Guide
TP-606 Troubleshooting Guide
SB-102 Service Bulletin for TRC-899 Software Version 1.5 upgrade.
SB-107 Service bulletin for TRC899 MOD A. Adds additional transient protection for the +/- 15Vdc output power circuitry on the motherboard PCB. Future production units will
incorporate MOD A.
SB-113 Service bulletin for TRC899 MOD B. Adds circuitry to raise the clock input level to
CMOS levels. All repaired units and future production units will have MOD B.
SB-116 Service bulletin for TRC899 Software Version 1.6 upgrade.
SB-121 Service bulletin for TRC899 Software Version 1.7 upgrade.
SB-125 Service bulletin for TRC899 MOD C. Replaces transistor on the RF Receiver PCB to
help improve reliability of the RF Receiver. All future production units will incorporate
MOD C.
SB805-11900-1 Service bulletin for TRC-899 Software Version 1.8 upgrade.
SB805-11900-2 Service bulletin for TRC-899 MOD D ViP™. A product enhancement mod that allows
the ViP™ Extended Audio Callouts feature, added in Software Version 1.8, to work
(SB805-11900-1). (Note: Additional wiring is required.)
SB805-11900-3 Service bulletin for TRC-899 MOD E. Inspection modification to verify unapproved
parts were not installed.
SL-206 Service Letter to remove tape from O-Ring gasket on NY156 & NY164 Antenna’s.
SL-209 Service Letter. As of June 1, 2006 all new TRC899’s will ship with software 1.7 or later.
SL-219 Service Letter stating that L-3 Communications Avionics Systems grants permission to
use our STC and installation data for installations and approvals of SKY899/SKY899A.
SL-233 Service Letter for SKY899/SKY899A installations using alternate displays (replaces
SM-114).
SL-253 Service Letter for interference check when installed with Bendix/King DME models
KN62, 63, or 64 (supersedes SB 77).
SL-279 Service Letter for TRC899 transmitter pulse and frequency bench check procedure to
ensure proper operation.
SL-282 Service Letter that allows the FAA certified repair station co-located at the OEM facility
to use manufacturers final test procedures to return product to service.
SM-113 Service Memo for ghost targets may appear when installed in aircraft with Bendix/King
KT-76A transponder.
SM-114 Service Memo for using alternate displays -- replaced by SL-233.
SM-117 Service Memo gives notice of bearing errors with bottom mount antennas, SB-116
corrects problem.
SM-119 Service Memo provides paperwork required to properly install SKY899/SKY899A.
SM-121 Service Memo for EGPWS audio inhibit signal when interfaced to some Honeywell
units.
SM-125 Service Memo to reduce nuisance alarms during takeoff or landing.
SM-129 Service Memo for TRC899 J7 test connector pin configurations.
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List of Effective Pages
Dates of original and changed pages are: Original (Rev. A)............... 4 September 2001
Revision B .............................28 August 2003
Revision C..........................January 22, 2007
Revision D..................... September 20, 2007
Revision E ................................April 19, 2013
Revision F .................................July 18, 2013
Total number of pages in this publication consists of the following:
Title page
A Page
i thru xii
1-1 thru 1-24
2-1 thru 2-40
3-1 thru 3-10
4-1 thru 4-32
A-1 thru A-18
B-1 thru B-6
C-1 thru C-6
D-1 thru D-6
E-1 thru E-2
F-1 thru F-14
G-1 thru G-2
H-1 thru H-6
Revision F Highlights
Revision “F” is a republication. This republication completely replaces the existing book. It incorporates
the basic manual and all previous changes. New and revised material has been added, including:
•Pg. 1-1: Remove step 8 with ADS-B statements.
•Pg. 1-2: Remove s ADS-B statements from functional description.
•Pg. 1-14: Remove s ADS-B statements from Surveillance range within the specifications
paragraph.
•Pg. 1-17: Remove s ADS-B statements from table 1-8.
•Pg. 2-17: Remove s ADS-B statements from paragraph 2.11.
•Pg. B-1: Removed date of test data.
•Pg. B-2: Incorporate new vibration test (para. 8.5) category N.
Discard previous editions of the publication.
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Table of Contents
Paragraph Page
Section 1
General Information
1.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................1-2
1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 TRC899 Transmitter Receiver Computer P/N 805-11900-001....................................................1-5
1.3.2 System Configuration Module P/N 814-18005-001.....................................................................1-9
1.3.3 Display (Alternate or WX-1000/SKY497 Display P/N 78-8060-5900-x)..................................1-10
1.3.4 Directional Antenna (NY156 P/N 805-10003-001 or NY164 P/N 805-10890-00x)..................1-12
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................1-14
1.4.1 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC)......................................................................................1-14
1.4.2 WX-1000/SKY497 Display........................................................................................................1-15
1.4.3 Directional Antenna....................................................................................................................1-15
1.5 MODIFICATIONS & SOFTWARE REVISIONS.....................................................................1-15
1.6 INTERFACE ..............................................................................................................................1-17
1.7 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED ..................................................................1-17
1.8 INSTALLATION APPROVAL .................................................................................................1-23
Section 2
Installation
2.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 UNPACKING, INSPECTION AND STORAGE.........................................................................2-2
2.3 ANTENNA LOCATION..............................................................................................................2-2
2.4 TRC LOCATION .........................................................................................................................2-3
2.5 DISPLAY LOCATION................................................................................................................2-4
2.6 CABLE REQUIREMENTS AND FABRICATION..................................................................2-17
2.6.1 Antenna Cables...........................................................................................................................2-18
2.6.2 Audio Output Cable....................................................................................................................2-18
2.6.3 Data Cable...................................................................................................................................2-19
2.6.4 Heading Input Cable...................................................................................................................2-19
2.6.5 Power Cable................................................................................................................................2-20
2.6.6 Suppression Bus Cable ...............................................................................................................2-20
2.6.7 WX-1000/SKY497 Display and WX-1000 Processor Cable......................................................2-20
2.6.8 Converting Existing Aircraft Wiring from SKY497 to SKY899................................................2-21
2.7 AIRCRAFT DISCRETE INPUTS..............................................................................................2-22
2.7.1 Extended Audio Callout..............................................................................................................2-22
2.7.2 GPWS (Audio inhibit) ................................................................................................................2-22
2.7.3 Landing Gear ..............................................................................................................................2-22
2.7.4 Squat Switch (Weight-On-Wheels) ............................................................................................2-23
2.8 ALTERNATE DISPLAY...........................................................................................................2-23
2.9 ARINC-429.................................................................................................................................2-23
2.9.1 General Sensor Inputs.................................................................................................................2-24
2.9.2 Mode S Transponder I/O (future option)....................................................................................2-24
2.9.3 Alternate Display Output............................................................................................................2-25
2.9.4 Future Option..............................................................................................................................2-25
2.10 AUDIO (ALERT) OUTPUT ......................................................................................................2-25
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