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Skywatch SKY497 Pilot's Manual

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  • Page 1 Pilot’s Guide for the Traffic Advisory System Model SKY497...
  • Page 2 If there is conflicting information between those manuals and this pilot’s guide, your aircraft flight manual and flight manual supplement take precedence over this pilot’s guide. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 3 Pilot’s Guide for the Traffic Advisory System Model SKY497 Methods and apparatus disclosed and described herein have been developed solely on company funds of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Inc. No government or other contractual support or relationship what- soever has existed which in any way affects or mitigates proprietary rights of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Inc.
  • Page 4 TCAS I was the first to be granted a echnical tan- TCAS791 TCAS I dard rder ( ), first to receive a full, unrestricted upple- mental ertificate ( ), first to fly, and first to be delivered. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 5 WARNING tion on the display. Information on the display is provided to the page 3-7 flight crew as an aid in visually acquiring traffic; it is not a replacement for raffic ontrol void (ATC) & A techniques. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 6 • Changes occurences of “ oodrich vionics ystems” to “ ommunications vionics ystems, nc.” or just “ L-3 C vionics ystems” and makes related company contact information changes. (On arch oodrich 2003 orporation sold its vionics ystems division to ommunications orporation.) SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Switch Between SKYWATCH & Stormscope ......... 3-5 Observe the Display ..............3-6 Respond to Traffic Advisories ............3-7 Turn Off the SKY497 and the Optional WX-1000 ...... 3-7 Operate the WX-1000 Without the SKY497 ....... 3-7 Operate the SKY497 Without the WX-1000 ....... 3-7 Failure Response ................
  • Page 8 Introduction ................4-1 Sensitivity Levels ................ 4-2 Sensitivity Level A ..............4-2 Sensitivity Level B ..............4-2 Audio Inhibit, SKY497 .............. 4-4 Audio Inhibit, GPWS, EGPWS, or TAWS ........4-5 TA Symbol Duration ..............4-5 Ground Intruder Filtering ............4-5 Chapter 5, Display Interpretation ....

  • Page 9: List Of Illustrations

    Figure Title Page SKY497 Major Components ............. 1-1 Display with a Typical SKYWATCH Screen ........1-2 Display with a Typical Stormscope Screen (Optional) ......1-2 Typical Traffic Screen on an Alternate Display ........1-3 System Block Diagram ..............1-5 Vertical Display Modes and Traffic Zones ........... 1-7 Controls &...
  • Page 10 List of Tables Table Title Page Ten Situations in Which a TA Will Occur ........... 4-1 TRC497 Specifications..............6-1 WX-1000/SKY497 Display Specifications .......... 6-3 Directional Antenna Specifications............. 6-4 viii SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 11: Abbreviations & Acronyms

    Instantaneous Vertical Speed Indicator Multi-Function Display Modification Nautical Miles (on the display) Nautical Miles (in the text) Normal Operate Other Traffic Proximity Advisory Revision Radar Graphics Computer Root Mean Square RTCA Requirements & Technical Concepts for Aviation Sensitivity Level A SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 12 Abbreviations & Acronyms (continued) Sensitivity Level B Standby Supplemental Type Certificate Traffic Advisory Traffic Advisory System TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System Transmitter Receiver Computer Technical Standard Order SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1, System Description

    The is intended for SKY497 use by corporate and general aviation aircraft including rotor- craft. Figure shows the major components of the SKY497 Display Directional Antenna Figure 1-1. SKY497 Major Components SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Transmitter Receiver Computer (Trc)

    - 2 6 M E N U 1 2 0 ° C L E A R 2 0 0 n m Figure 1-2. Display with a Typical Figure 1-3. Display with a Typical SKYWATCH Screen Stormscope Screen (Optional) SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 15: Alternate Displays

    You can use an alternate display in place of, or in addition to display; however, you can’t have an WX-1000/SKY497 alternate display in addition to the display if WX-1000/SKY497 you have a processor connected to the WX-1000 SKY497 SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Interaction Of Major Components

    6. The control panel consists of only a power switch if you’re using only the /radar indicator. The size, scale, scope, and implementation of the control panel depends on the type and number of displays installed. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 17 WX-1000/SKY497 you can’t have an /radar indicator or an alternate display connected in addition to the display if you WX-1000/SKY497 have a processor connected to the WX-1000 SKY497 SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Functional Description

    ) to determine when to display a . In general, is used during the in-flight phase and is used during takeoff and landing. Sensitivity levels and other factors affecting the display of traffic symbols are discussed in detail in chapter SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 19 **20 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft Refer to chapter 4 for details. † These vertical display mode numbers apply to the WX-1000/SKY497 display and the RGC/radar indicator; the numbers may vary for other alternate displays CPA – Closest Point of Approach –...

  • Page 20: Features

    SKYWATCH tormscope screen automatically when a occurs • Uses only one antenna • Eases installation since the standard display fits in a 3-ATI cutout in the cockpit panel • Displays traffic on a variety of displays SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2, Controls & Indicators

    Test Mode Button Button TEST Test Operating Button Mode Button Figure 2-1. Controls & Screen Elements in Standby Power/Brightness Control Knob ( OFF/BRT This knob controls power to the SKY497 WX-1000 (if installed) and adjusts display brightness. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 22 (inside or outside of the selected vertical display mode), the corresponding symbol is this circle located at a position on the screen that indicates the relative bearing and range of the intruder aircraft. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 23 Heading Flag The heading flag appears when the heading input is invalid or missing. The heading flag disappears when a valid heading signal is supplied. will operate with a heading flag, but you SKY497 may experience degraded performance, especially during high-rate-of-turn maneuvers. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 24 /radar indicator. A represents an intruder aircraft that has not generated a , but which is within a horizontal range of nmi and a relative altitude of ± 1200 SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 25 TCAS OFF TCAS FAIL self test failure on the ground. Self Test Indicator An indicator such as this TEST may be displayed on an alternate display to indicate that the operator-initiated self test is in progress. SKY497 SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 26: Controls Required For The Stormscope Option

    Stormscope Controls Chapter 2 – Controls & Indicators SKY497 Failed Indicator An indicator TCAS FAIL such as this may be displayed on an alternate display to indicate that the is not SKY497 powered up, or has failed, or has failed the operator-initiated self test.

  • Page 27: Control Panel For An Alternate Display (Not Supplied)

    SKY497 “Traffic Advisory System Test Failed” This message is announced once over the cockpit speakers or headset after the has failed an operator-initiated self test. SKY497 SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3, Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Introduction This chapter lists the operating instructions and SKY497 describes its fault modes. Turn On the SKY497 To avoid power surges that could damage the and the SKY497 CAUTION optional , start your engines before turning on the...
  • Page 30 Turn on the SKY497 Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions + 1 0 SKY497 Standby - 2 6 TEST Figure 3-2. Standby Screen Figure 3-3. In-Flight Traffic Screen nmi display range and the normal vertical display mode). (See figure 3-3. If the...

  • Page 31: Run The Operator-Initiated Self Test

    The ability to switch out of standby on the ground in conjunc- tion with the above display mode is especially useful for scan- ning the airspace around the airport before takeoff. 1. To manually switch into operating mode from the standby screen (figure ), press the button labeled SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Change The Display Range

    1. Press the display range button to switch the display range between the available display ranges. Figure shows the display ranges available on the display. WX-1000/SKY497 2 nmi 6 nmi 2 nmi 2 nm Figure 3-7. Display Ranges SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 33: Change The Vertical Display Mode

    SKY497 within its maximum vertical surveillance range (± 10,000 regardless of the vertical display mode selected. Switch Between SKYWATCH & Stormscope If you have a tormscope installed with the WX-1000 SKY497 you can switch between...

  • Page 34: Observe The Display

    (if still in range) once the goes away. • Some alternate displays can be strapped to filter out all symbols. • Refer to chapter for a description of the criteria and other factors that affect the display of traffic symbols. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Respond To Traffic Advisories

    , look outside for the intruder SKY497 aircraft. When you spot an intruder aircraft, use normal right- of-way procedures to maintain separation. Turn Off the SKY497 and the Optional WX-1000 Rotate the knob on the display bezel counterclock- OFF/BRT wise until the switch turns off.
  • Page 36 SKY497 SKY- tormscope mode switch. WATCH/S 6. Contact your authorized vionics ystems dealer for L-3 A troubleshooting help. Be sure to give the troubleshooting personnel the error numbers and descriptions that you wrote down. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4, Principles Of Operation

    Table summarizes the criteria necessary for the to display a SKY497 Table 4-1. Ten Situations in Which a TA Will Occur The SKY497 Will Issue a Traffic Advisory… And Your And Your If Your Aircraft’s...

  • Page 38: Sensitivity Levels

    (See figures through OR… 2. The intruder aircraft approaches your aircraft on a course that will intercept your aircraft within seconds (within seconds for a non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft; within seconds for an altitude reporting intruder aircraft). SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 39 (sensitivity level A) *20 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft Not to scale **15 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft Figure 4-2. TA Zones If Your Aircraft Has No Radio Altimeter, But Does Have a Retractable Landing Gear SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 40: Audio Inhibit, Sky497

    3. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter and a fixed landing gear. Audio Inhibit, SKY497 This audio inhibit feature prevents the aural part of “traffic, traffic,” from being announced during takeoff and landing in order to minimize pilot distraction. The correspond- symbols are still displayed.

  • Page 41: Audio Inhibit, Gpws, Egpws, Or Taws

    ( , & ) and suppresses the “ raffic, raffic” aural announcement. (See figure uses ground intruder filtering only if your aircraft SKY497 has a radio altimeter connected to the and you’re SKY497 below 1,700 SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 43 No immediate threat. Displays as a (solid diamond) on alternate displays not including the RGC/ radar indicator. Figure 5-1. TA & OT on 6 nmi Range, ABV Mode SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Chapter 5, Display Interpretation

    Intruder aircraft at 9:30, more than 2 nmi away. 500 ft above you, descending at a rate greater than 500 fpm. CPA within 20 to 30 seconds. Figure 5-4. Off-Scale TA on 2 nmi Range, NRM Mode SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 45 A l t i t u d e I n p u t message remains operation resumes. on the screen. Some alternate TEST displays may display "TCAS FAIL" to indicate the SKY497 failed or is not powered up. Figure 5-6. Failed Screen SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6, Specifications

    WX-1000/SKY497 2 and 6 nmi Horizontal display ranges with alternate displays: 2 and 6 nmi on the RGC/radar indicator Various ranges generated by the other alternate displays (Continues on next page) *Specifications subject to change without notice. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 48 Chapter 6 – Specifications Table 6-1. TRC497 Specifications* (Continued) Vertical display modes (These numbers apply to the WX-1000/ SKY497 display & the RGC with a radar indicator; the numbers may vary for other alternate displays): ±2,700 ft (normal) +9,000 ft to -2,700 ft (above/look up)
  • Page 49 Display Specs Chapter 6 – Specifications Table 6-2. WX-1000/SKY497 Display Specifications* Part Number Definition: 78-8060-5900-8 (Black Bezel) 78-8060-5900-9 (Gray Bezel) Size: 3.37 in (8.56 cm) high 3.37 in (8.56 cm) wide 8.24 in (20.92 cm) deep Weight: 2.5 lb ±0.2 lbs (1.1 kg ±0.1 kg) Power Input Requirements: +15/-15 V dc, 0.7 A maximum (provided by the TRC497)
  • Page 50 2.3 lb (1.04 kg) Speed: Rated to 600 knots (0.9 Mach) @ 25,000 ft Frequency: 1,030-1,090 MHz TSO Category: C118 Environmental Category: DO-160C F2-AC(CLM)XSFDFSXXXXXXXL(2A)X Finish: ® Gloss white Skydrol -resistant polyurethane paint *Specifications subject to change without notice. SKY497 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 51 Model Number _____________________________________ Part Number ______________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________ Mod Letter ________________________________________ To ensure that a new or repaired meets the , meets foreign SKY497 NOTE government certification requirements, and meets vionics ystems L-3 A performance standards, your must be installed and tested by an...
  • Page 52 009-10801-001 (Rev. E, 7/19/04) L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Inc. 5353 52nd Street, S.E. SKY497 Grand Rapids, MI 49512 USA (800)253-9525 www.L-3com.com/as...

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