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Skywatch SKY497 Installation Manual

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Traffic Advisory System
SKY497
Installation
Manual
This manual contains installation instructions and
recommended flightline maintenance information for the
SKY429 Traffic Advisory System. This information is
supplemented and kept current by Change Notices and
Service Bulletins published by BFGoodrich Avionics
Systems.
009-10800-001 (Rev. C)
BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.
23 February 2001
nd
5353 52
Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512

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  • Page 1 Traffic Advisory System SKY497 Installation Manual This manual contains installation instructions and recommended flightline maintenance information for the SKY429 Traffic Advisory System. This information is supplemented and kept current by Change Notices and Service Bulletins published by BFGoodrich Avionics Systems.

  • Page 2: Using The Terminal Device

    Appendix B – Installation Checkout Using The TCAS-201 Ramp Test Set This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the SKY497 using the IFR Systems TCAS-201 Ramp Test Set (with TCAS I firmware). Appendix C – Installation Checkout Using The TIC T-49C Flightline Tester This appendix contains instructions for doing post-installation and return to service checkout of the SKY497 using the TIC T-49C Flightline Tester.
  • Page 3 SKY497 Installation Manual LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Dates of original and changed pages are: Original (Rev. A)......25 April 1997 Republished (Rev. B) ...28 September 1998 Republished (Rev. C)....23 February 2001 NOTE A vertical line in the outer margins of the page indicates the portion of the text affected by the change.
  • Page 4 SKY497. Discard previous editions of the old publication. This revision will be kept current by change notices, replace changed pages with the corresponding numbered page.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2.6.8 Suppression Bus I/O ...................... 2-21 2.6.9 Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) Input ............ 2-22 2.6.10 SKYWATCH® /Stormscope® Display Mode Switch............ 2-22 2.6.11 WX-1000 Maintenance Switch ..................2-22 2.6.12 Squat Switch Input......................2-22 2.6.13 Landing Gear Switch Input ..................2-23 2.6.14 Power Cable ........................
  • Page 6 Ground Test ........................4-13 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................4-14 ERROR MESSAGES ......................4-15 TRC497/WX-1000 ADAPTER PLUG................4-18 DISPOSITION OF FAILED ITEMS ................4-19 Appendix A SKY497 INTERFACE SIGNAL & CABLE CHARACTERISTICS INTRODUCTION......................A-1 Appendix B INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING THE TCAS-201 RAMP TEST SET INTRODUCTION......................B-1 CONTROLS ........................B-1 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE ...................
  • Page 7 SKY497 Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Paragraph Page Appendix E INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING AN ALTERNATE DISPLAY INTRODUCTION ......................E-1 CONTROLS........................E-1 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE....................E-1 E.3.1 Self Test..........................E-5 Rev. C...
  • Page 8 Standard TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-001) .............1-5 Ruggedized TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-003)..........1-6 P1 Connector Dimensions (Reference Only)..............1-6 TRC Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC)..............1-7 WX-1000/SKY497 Display Equipment Tag ..............1-8 WX-1000/SKY497 Display ....................1-8 NY164 Directional Antenna ..................1-10 Directional Antenna Mounting Location ................2-2 Interconnect Wiring Without WX-1000 ................2-3...
  • Page 9 Table Page SKY497 Configuration ....................1-3 TRC Installation Kit P/N 817-10800-xxx ............... 1-4 WX-1000/SKY497 Display Installation Kit P/N 817-10802-001 ........1-8 Airframe Installation Kits....................1-9 Directional Installation Kit 817-10009-xxx..............1-10 Directional Antenna SIGMA and DELTA Port Cable Vendors ........2-12 Cable to Connector Reference ..................
  • Page 10 SKY497 Installation Manual This page intentionally left blank. viii Rev. C...

  • Page 11: General Information

    (refer to appendix E). 1.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION The BFG Avionics Systems SKY497 is an airborne traffic advisory system that advises the flight crew where to look for aircraft that may pose a collision threat. It is intended for use by corporate and general aviation aircraft.

  • Page 12: Physical Description

    Figure 1-1 shows the SKY497 surveillance zone for intruding aircraft. A simplified block diagram of the main components and their relationships is shown in figure 1-2.

  • Page 13: Trc497 Transmitter Receiver Computer P/N 805-10800-Xxx

    SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-2. Main Components The following table identifies the components which make-up the configurations. Table 1-1. SKY497 Configuration COMPONENT PART NUMBER WX-1000/SKY497 Display 78-8060-5900-x* Directional Antenna NY164 805-10890-001 TRC497 Transmitter Receiver Computer 805-10800-001 Dash numbers identify different versions (refer to paragraph 1.4.1).

  • Page 14: Trc Installation Kit P/N 817-10800-Xxx

    SKY497 Installation Manual Table 1-2. TRC Installation Kit P/N 817-10800-xxx KIT P/N DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PART NUMBER 817-10800-002 For Installation on Fixed-Wing Aircraft with Straight Backshell Consists of: Mounting Tray Assembly 805-10870-001 4.75 In. Straight Backshell 613-10042-001 I/O Connector, 100-Position, Female, (Mil-C-38999 Series III)

  • Page 15: Standard Trc Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-001)

    SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-3. Standard TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-001) Rev. C...

  • Page 16: Ruggedized Trc Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-003)

    SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-4. Ruggedized TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-003) Figure 1-5. P1 Connector Dimensions (Reference Only) Rev. C...

  • Page 17: Display

    Figure 1-6. TRC497 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC) 1.3.2 Display The SKY497 can be used with a WX-1000/SKY497 display, an alternate display device or both. When interfaced to both displays (WX-1000/SKY497 display and alternate display), display functions are independent from each other. When installing an alternate display device the service menu cannot be accessed, even if a WX-1000/SKY497 display is installed, therefore a terminal device (i.e., laptop) is...

  • Page 18: Wx-1000/Sky497 Display Equipment Tag

    The last digit of the part number identifies the different versions (refer to paragraph 1.4.1). Table 1-3 lists the contents of an installation kit supplied with each unit. Table 1-3. WX-1000/SKY497 Display Installation Kit P/N 817-10802-001 QUANTITY PART NUMBER...

  • Page 19: Ny164 Directional Antenna P/N 805-10890-001

    SKY497 Installation Manual 1.3.3 NY-164 Directional Antenna P/N 805-10890-001 The directional antenna is a teardrop-shaped antenna. Connections are made through two TNC and one BNC connector. The antenna is sealed against environmental extremes and is non-repairable. To ensure a tight seal between the airframe and antenna, an O-ring seal (i.e., an O-ring groove for an MS28775-044 O- ring) has been incorporated into the design.

  • Page 20: Ny164 Directional Antenna

    SKY497 Installation Manual Table 1-5. Directional Antenna Installation Kit 817-10009-xxx SUPPLIED PARTS * KIT PART NUMBER PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 817-10009-001 800-10066-001 Special Adapter Plate, 40 Inch Radius 817-10009-002 800-10066-002 Special Adapter Plate, 63 Inch Radius 817-10009-003 800-10066-004 Special Adapter Plate, 80 Inch Radius...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    SKY497 Installation Manual 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS 1.4.1 WX-1000/SKY497 Display PART NUMBER DEFINITION: 78-8060-5900-8 (Black Bezel) 78-8060-5900-9 (Gray Bezel) SIZE: Height: 3.37 inches (8.56 centimeters) Width: 3.37 inches (8.56 centimeters) Depth: 8.24 inches (20.92 centimeters) WEIGHT: 2.3 lb (1.0 kg) OPERATING TEMPERATURE:...

  • Page 22: Transmitter Receiver Computer (Trc)

    SKY497 Installation Manual 1.4.2 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC) PART NUMBER: 805-10800-001 - TRC497, ARINC-429 SIZE: 12.52 inches (31.90 centimeters) Deep 3.56 inches (9.04 centimeters) Wide 7.62 inches (19.36 centimeters) High WEIGHT: 8.94 lb (4.06 kg) Not Including Mounting Tray 9.82 lb (4.45 kg) With Standard Mounting Tray 10.95 lb (4.97 kg) With Ruggedized Mounting Tray...

  • Page 23: Directional Antenna

    SKY497 Installation Manual 1.4.3 Directional Antenna PART NUMBER: 805-10890-001 SIZE: 1.3 inches (3.25) cm high 6.23 in (15.82 cm) wide 11.12 in (28.24 cm) deep WEIGHT: 2.3 lb (1.04 kg) SPEED: Rated to 600 knots (0.9 Mach) @ 25,000 feet.

  • Page 24: Installation Approval

    1.7 INSTALLATION APPROVAL The SKY497 must be treated as a major alteration on F.A.A. form 337, if not installed under a type certificate or supplemental type certificate. Application for approval may be made at any F.A.A. Flight Standards District Office.

  • Page 25: Warranty Information

    1.8.2 Related Policies and Procedures If the original registered owner of a SKY497 system sells the aircraft in which the system is installed during the warranty period, the remaining warranty may be transferred. Written notification of the...
  • Page 26 Authorized Dealer making the installation. BFG Avionics Systems is only responsible for the product warranties outlined in paragraph 1.8.1. BFG Avionics Systems cannot authorize warranty credit for troubleshooting of other systems in the aircraft in order to reduce noise interference with the SKY497 system. 1-16 Rev. C...

  • Page 27: Installation

    SKY497 Installation Manual CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The information and instructions provided in this section are directed toward fixed-wing aircraft. The complex nature of rotorcraft installations (e.g., antenna placement; composite versus metal blades, available ground plane, rotor mast interference, strike kits, etc.) requires that each installation be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

  • Page 28: Trc Location

    SKY497 Installation Manual Directional Antenna The mounting site should be on the top forward fuselage, as close to the centerline as possible, and within -10° of the in-flight horizon (see figure 2-1). The optimum mounting point for maximum coverage is as far forward as possible without exceeding the -10°...

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