Ryan TCAD 9900 User manual

PILOT'S HANDBOOK
9900 Series
Models 9900, 9900A and 9900B
This Revision Incorporates The
Multifunction Display Interface Supplement
to the Pilot's Handbook

Copyright 1998 P/N: 32-2302
RYAN INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Revision: 3
4800 Evanswood Drive •Columbus, Ohio 43229 November 9, 1998
PILOT'S HANDBOOK
9900 Series
Models 9900, 9900A and 9900B
This Revision Incorporates The
Multifunction Display Interface Supplement
to the Pilot's Handbook

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PREFACE
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Thank you for becoming an owner of the Ryan TCAD. You
have demonstrated a concern for yourself, those who depend on
you for flying safely, and a concern for others who share the
airspace around you.
Now you can fly with greater confidence, and greater peace of
mind, knowing you are equipped with the latest technology
available for collision alert.
This Operation and Performance Handbook is intended as a
guide to the capabilities and operation of the Ryan TCAD 9900
Series. By carefully reading this manual, you will become
familiar with TCAD, and how to get the best performance from
your investment.
WARNING
The TCAD does not detect all aircraft, and is designed as a
backup to the See and Avoid concept, and the ATC Radar
environment. See TCAD Limits in Appendix 2.
Refer to this handbook for TCAD limits.
CAUTION: This handbook, and the Ryan TCAD, are advisory
only. Any action recommended in this manual, or made as a
result of data supplied by the TCAD, must be in accordance with
applicable FARs and common sense. The pilot in command is
the final authority as to the operation of the aircraft.

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Features of the Ryan TCAD 9900 Series
Feature 9900 9900A 9900B
Top and bottom antenna
capability for maximum
coverage above and below the
aircraft
Yes Yes Yes
Selectable Air Traffic Shield –
TCAD Electronically monitors
for traffic within the airspace
you define. You get traffic
coverage with minimal
distraction!
Yes Yes Yes
Traffic Display -You get the
traffic information in the same
place, in the same format, in
bright LED characters.
Yes Yes Yes
Digital Profile Display with
Trend Data –Gives you a quick
indication of the significance of
the traffic to your safety.
Yes Yes Yes
Additional threat display for
additional, less threatening
traffic Yes Yes Yes
Ground mode –Shows traffic
in the air before departure
without displaying ramp traffic. Yes Yes Yes
Approach Mode –Eliminates
the display of traffic on the
ground while on approach. Yes Yes Yes

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Features of the Ryan TCAD 9900 Series, Continued
Feature 9900 9900A 9900B
Tone Alerts for traffic and
altitude alerter -TCAD
provides an audible monitor to
reduce pilot workload.
Yes Yes Yes
MSL Altitude of traffic –
Provides quick correlation to
the traffic on TCAD and ATC
traffic announcements. Allows
you to better understand and
anticipate ATC instructions.
Yes Yes Yes
Host Altitude Display –A
means to confirm and
crosscheck your altimeter. Yes Yes Yes
Altitude Alert –Warns when
you are about to reach your
assigned altitude, or as a
secondary alerter for cabin
announcements or passing
through FL180.
Yes Yes Yes
Automatic transition from
Ground Mode to Enroute, to
minimize pilot workload. Yes Yes Yes
Density Altitude –To easily
determine this important
parameter, for takeoff
requirements and engine
performance.
Yes Yes Yes

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Features of the Ryan TCAD 9900 Series, Continued
Feature 9900 9900A 9900B
Unrestricted Mode –Enlarges
the monitored area and mutes
audible alerts until the traffic is
closer.
±5000
feet &
3iNM
±10,000
Feet & 6
iNM
±10,000
Feet & 6
iNM
Upgrade Capability –Your
TCAD is designed for future
enhancement and greater
capability
Yes, to
9900A Yes, to 9900B
Yes,
future
upgrades
Remote Mute -Yoke mounted
mute button if desired. Yes Yes Yes
½ 3ATI Display -Fits in an
instrument location or in the
avionics stack. Yes Yes Yes
Three Programmable Shields –
To define the volume of
airspace monitored based on
aircraft performance and your
preferences.
Fixed
shield Yes Yes
Maximum Range –The
horizontal limits for tracking
traffic around your aircraft. 3 iNM
6 iNM
for Mode
S targets,
5iNM
for Mode
A or C
6 iNM
for Mode
S targets,
5iNM
for Mode
A or C
Dynamic Shield, displays
traffic beyond selected shield
during high-speed climbs and
descents
Yes Yes Yes
Voice Alert for traffic –Voice
warning for traffic alerts. No Yes Yes

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Features of the Ryan TCAD 9900 Series, Continued
Feature 9900 9900A 9900B
Displays Mode A squawk
(when available). To quickly
determine if traffic is VFR,
IFR, or communicating with
ATC.
No Yes Yes
Displays N-number of Mode-S
equipped aircraft. Lets you
quickly track and correlate the
TCAD data with traffic
announced on the radio.
No Yes Yes
Provides for Interface with
other Multifunction Displays. No No Yes
Displays bearing to the target
for optimal visual tracking. No No Yes

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This Handbook is organized into the
Following sections:
IIntroduction
Describes the product, operating concept, technology, and
components of the Ryan TCAD 9900 Series.
II Operator Controls & Basic Displays
Illustrates the controls and display features of the Ryan TCAD
9900 Series.
III The Air Traffic Shield
Introduces and describes use of the Air Traffic Shield.
IV Threat Acquisition
Describes recommended procedures when threats are acquired
by the TCAD.
VAltitude Displays
Explains display of MSL altitudes and Flight Levels
VI Altitude Alert
Describes operation of the Altitude Alert.
VII Density Altitude
The Density Altitude function is described.

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VIII Flying with TCAD
Describes operation of TCAD and illustrates a flight from
startup to landing.
IX Operating Tips
Contains useful suggestions to maximize the utility of the Ryan
TCAD.
XBuilt-In Test & Fault Displays
Describes the TCAD built-in test function and fault displays.
Appendix 1 Setup
Describes parameters that can be set by the pilot.
Appendix 2 Limits
Describes limitations of the TCAD and how those limitations
can affect performance of the equipment.
Appendix 3 Excerpts
Presents excerpts from FAA Advisory Circular 90-48C, Pilot's
Role in Collision Avoidance.
Appendix 4
Contains Specifications, Factory Settings, Warranty, Disclaimer,
and Customer Support information.
Multifunction Display Interface Supplement (P/N 32-2303)
Contains information and operating instructions for TCAD
Interface with Multifunction Displays.

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Table of Contents
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IIntroduction 1
Product Description …………………………… 1
Concept ……………………………………… 2
Technology …………………………………… 3
Components …………………………………… 6
II Operator Controls & Basic Displays 7
Description of Operator Controls …………… 8
Symbols ……………………………………… 10
Audible & Visual Alerts ……………………… 11
Basic Displays ……………………………… 11
III The Air Traffic Shield 15
Terminal, Standard and Enroute Modes ……… 15
Ground Mode ………………………………… 16
Unrestricted Mode …………………………… 17
Approach Mode ……………………………… 17
IV Threat Acquisition …………………………… 21
Bearing to the Traffic………………………… 21
Visual and non-Visual Acquisition …………… 21
Imminent Alert ……………………………… 22
Multiple Threats ……………………………… 23
Mode A Images ……………………………… 23
Mute …………………………………………… 24
No Altitude Threats …………………………… 24
Data …………………………………………… 24
Update Rate …………………………………… 25
Range ………………………………………… 25
VAltitude Displays 27
Entering Altimeter Setting …………………… 27
Host Altitude Display ………………………… 28
Threat Altitude Display ……………………… 28