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  • Page 1 Pilot’s Guide for Models NGT-9000 NGT-9000R NGT-9000+ NGT-9000R+ NGT-9000D NGT-9000RD Aviation Products...
  • Page 2 Lynx NGT-9000. Screen information may look different on displays interfaced with the Lynx NGT-9000. Refer to the pilot’s guide for that display for a description of how information is depicted. All pilots/operators are reminded that the airborne equipment that displays other ADS-B equipped aircraft and transponder equipped aircraft via TIS-B is only for pilot situational awareness.
  • Page 3 ACSS ® Refer to the following for additional copyright information: https://www.l-3avionics.com/open-source.aspx https://www.l-3avionics.com/customer-support/ flight-data-info/open-source-software-report.aspx Trademarks Lynx is a registered trademark of L-3 Avionics Systems ® Patent Pending Distributed with permission by: L-3 Avionics Systems. 5353 52nd Street, S.E. Grand Rapids, MI 49512 USA...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Description INTRODUCTION ..................1-1 SPECIFICATIONS ................1-2 / 1-3 Pilot Advisory ....................1-4 Functional Description .................1-5 Options ....................1-6 ADS-B ....................1-6 ADS-R ....................1-7 TIS-B System Capabilities ..............1-8 Traffic Awareness System ..............1-10 FIS-B System Capabilities ..............1-11 Equipment Description ................1-14 Standard Equipment ................1-14 Optional Equipment ...................1-14 GPS Antenna and Internal GPS Receiver ...........1-14...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents ( continued Squawk VFR Button ................2-11 MSG Button ..................2-11 On-GND Indicator ................2-11 System Test Button ................2-11 Traffic Operation ..................2-13 Traffic Screen ..................2-14 Ownship Symbol .................2-14 Traffic Symbols ..................2-14 Traffic Display Priority ................2-15 Zoom Buttons ..................2-15 Range Rings ..................2-17 Traffic Altitude Mode ................2-17 TFC Button ..................2-18...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents ( continued On/Off Option Screen ..............2-28 Weather Map Legend Screen ............2-28 Banner ..................2-28 Display Area ................2-30 Declutter Option Screen.............2-30 Weather Map Text Screen ............. 2-31 Display Area ................2-31 Banner ..................2-31 Product Select List Window ............2-32 FIS-B Graphic Winds & Temp Application ...........2-32 Traffic Button .................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents ( continued Indicators ....................3-3 WiFi Interface ..................3-3 Aural Announcements .................3-3 Extended Audio Callouts ................3-4 Audio Inhibit ....................3-4 CP-2500 Control Panel................3-4 Power On/off ..................3-5 Normal Operation ..................3-6 Chapter 4 Principles of TAS Operation Introduction ....................4-1 Sensitivity Levels ..................4-1 Sensitivity Level A .................
  • Page 8 Table 2-5: Airport Symbols.................2-25 Table 4-1: Traffic Advisory Situations ............4-3 Table 5-1: General Display Conditions for the Panel Mount NGT-9000 ..5-1 Table 5-2: Troubleshooting for the Panel Mount Lynx NGT-9000 ....5-4 Table 5-3: Troubleshooting for the Remote Mount Lynx NGT-9000 ....5-4 Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 9 List Of Abbreviations and Acronyms ° Degree Advisory Circular Above ADS-B Automatic Dependant Surveillance – Broadcast ADS-R Automatic Dependant Surveillance – Rebroadcast Airplane Flight Manual Above Ground Level AIRMET Airmen’s Meteorological Information Altitude Air Traffic Control ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System Below Brightness CDTI...
  • Page 10 List Of Abbreviations And Acronyms (cont.) METAR Aviation Routine Weather Report Mega Hertz Message Multilink Surveillance System NACp Navigation Accuracy Category for Position Non Altitude Reporting National Airspace System NEXRAD Regional and Next-Generation Radar Navigation Integrity Category NOTAM Notices to Airmen NM or nmi Nautical Miles Normal Other Traffic...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Description

    CHAPTER 1 DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION The Lynx NGT-9000 family of products are a Mode S Level 2 dens Class 1 Transponder with an integrated GPS receiver providing Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) output using 1090ES (Extended Squitter). The Lynx NGT-9000 also receive ADS-B data via 1090ES and UAT (978 MHz Universal Access Transceiver).

  • Page 12: Specifications

    (1090ES) • Traffic Awareness System (TAS) (optional) Service Life: Unlimited. Scheduled The Lynx NGT-9000 is a transponder device and Maintenance: must be tested and inspected every 24 months subject to the requirements of FAA documents 91.413. Repairs: Repairs performed at the FAA certificated Re- pair Station co-located at the OEM (equipment) facility.
  • Page 13 Repairs performed at the FAA certificated Repair Station co-located at the OEM (equip- ment) facility. Compliance: The Lynx NGT-9000 has been shown to meet the requirements in TSO-C166b and meets the requirements of 14 CFR 91.225b installed in accordance with these installation instruc- tions.

  • Page 14: Pilot Advisory

    Description Lynx NGT-9000 ® PILOT ADvISORy The display of ADS-B data only supplements and does not replace any operational procedure. All pilots/operators are reminded that the airborne equipment that displays traffic is only for pilot situational awareness. This equipment is not approved as a collision avoidance tool and does NOT relieve the pilot of responsibility to “see-and-avoid”...

  • Page 15: Functional Description

    Control Panel. Display information is shown on a optional compatible display or PED. See Figure 1-2. Figure 1-2: Example of Remote Mount Lynx NGT-9000 The Lynx NGT-9000 replies to Mode A, Mode C and Mode S interrogations on 1030 MHz and transmitting responses at 1090 MHz.

  • Page 16: Options

    Description Lynx NGT-9000 ® The unit provides the transponder code, reply symbol and mode of operation to the display. The ADS-B provides own aircraft data with Enhanced Visual Acquisition (EVAcq) traffic information that improves situational awareness and flight safety by providing aircraft position, velocity, and heading information that is automatically transmitted to other aircraft and ground stations providing immediate surveillance of air-to-air traffic.
  • Page 17 Lynx NGT-9000 Description ® • The traffic display shows the relative position of ADS-B or standard traffic using text, shapes, and colors. ADS-B also provides similar information on ADS-B equipped ground vehicles. • The effective surveillance range is 60 nmi. The passive-mode...
  • Page 18 Description Lynx NGT-9000 ® Traffic Information Service - Broadcast (TIS-B) Traffic Information Service Broadcast (TIS-B) is a ground based broadcast service that provides secondary surveillance radar (SSR) derived traffic data (ATC transponder equipped aircraft not equipped with ADS-B Out capability) to ADS-B In equipped aircraft.

  • Page 19: Ads-R

    Lynx NGT-9000 Description ® 70 nm ( Other Aircraft 1090ES 30 nm ( TIS-B ADS-R Other Aircraft Own Aircraft 1090ES TAS (model option) ADS-R Other Aircraft TIS-B FIS-B Other Aircraft UAT Non-Equipped Mode A/C Equipped TIS-B ATC - Ground Station Figure 1-3: Example of Own Aircraft UAT, 1090ES, &...

  • Page 20: Traffic Awareness System

    Description Lynx NGT-9000 ® Traffic Awareness System (TAS) The TAS option is available with model NGT-9000+ and NGT- 9000R+. TAS is an active system that operates as an aircraft-to- aircraft interrogation device. The unit interrogates transponders in the surrounding airspace similar to ground based radar; with an effective active-mode surveillance range of 35 nmi.
  • Page 21 Lynx NGT-9000 Description ® Flight Information Service - Broadcast (FIS-B) FIS-B is a FAA ground based broadcast service providing graphical and textual display of weather and aeronautical information. Table 1-1 provides a description of the various products available via the FIS-B broadcast.

  • Page 22: Table 1-2: Description Of Fis-B Available Information

    Description Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 1-2: Description of FIS-B Available Information Product deScriPtion AIRMET Airmen’s Meteorological Information is a weather ad- visory issued by a meteorological watch office a po- tentially hazardous condition exists for low-level air- craft and/or aircraft with limited capability. Compared...
  • Page 23 Lynx NGT-9000 Description ® Table 1-2: Description of FIS-B Available Information (continued) Product deScriPtion SIGMET, A Convective SIGMET will be issued when the fol- Convective lowing conditions are occurring or, in the judgment of the forecaster, are expected to occur: a.

  • Page 24: Equipment Description

    NGT-9000 ® EqUIPMENT DESCRIPTION The Lynx NGT-9000 MSS family consists of the following standard and optional equipment. Refer to the Aircraft Flight Manual Supplement to determine what optional equipment is installed. Chapter 3 provides a list of optional cockpit switches and lamps.

  • Page 25: Directional Antenna

    CP-2500 Control Panel The CP-2500 is a control panel offered by L-3 Avionics Systems. It is the only compatible control panel for the remote mount Lynx NGT- 9000. The operational information provided in this guide is limited. Refer to the CP-2500 Pilot’s Guide (0040-17250-01) for detailed information.
  • Page 26 Description Lynx NGT-9000 ® Page intentionally blank 1-16 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 27: Chapter 2: Operation

    POwER (REMOTE MOUNT) There is no power on/off switch for the remote mount version of the Lynx NGT-9000. Depending on the aircraft, use either the battery switches or avionics master switch to apply power. Normal operation begins within 10 seconds of applying power.

  • Page 28: Normal Operation (Remote Mount)

    Guide (0040-17250-01). POwER (PANEL MOUNT) There is no power on/off switch on the panel mount version of the Lynx NGT-9000. Depending on the aircraft, use either the battery switches or avionics master switch to apply power. After power is applied the unit begins initialization and self-tests begin.

  • Page 29: System Status / Versions Screen

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® System Status / Versions Screen The system status is shown on the left screen and should show “System Pass” in green text. The version screen is located on the right side and shows the software and database version information.

  • Page 30: Flight Id Screen (Optional)

    Flight ID Screen (optional) The Flight ID Screen is a configuration option that must be setup during installation of the Lynx NGT-9000. Most general aviation aircraft will be operated in a manner that does not require Flight ID. See Figure 2-3.

  • Page 31: Basic Operation

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® BASIC OPERATION The touch screen display is divided into left and right screens that show information specific to the selected application. The user can select, input, and adjust information on the screen using buttons, edit boxes and screen objects using gestures (actions) such as tap, momentary press, drag, or swipe.
  • Page 32 Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 2-1: Button Functions (continued) naMe - Function exaMPle Radio Button: The radio button is used to control related functions of which Above Above only one may be active. A circular Not Selected - Selected indicator is located on the button...

  • Page 33: Application Screens

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Table 2-1: Button Functions (continued) naMe - Function exaMPle Selection List: Selection Lists are used where there is a list of items METAR from which a selection can be made. NOTAM A green filled circle is shown when an item is selected.

  • Page 34: Table 2-2: Left Screen Applications

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 2-2: Left Screen Applications aPPlication indicator Transponder Displays Mode A Squawk Code, Pressure Alti- tude, Flight ID or Call Sign (tail number). Alternate Traffic Birds-eye display of traffic and own-ship compli- ant with the requirements of AC 20-172A and...

  • Page 35: Transponder Operation

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® TRANSPONDER OPERATION The transponder receives interrogations from surrounding aircraft and from ATC and then transmits replies. The transponder application is the first screen on the left side of the display as indicated by the application indicator. See Figure 2-5 and the functional description below for operating instructions.

  • Page 36: Current Pressure Altitude

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Current Pressure Altitude The current pressure altitude (PALT) is located below the Squawk Code. A value greater than 99,000 ft will set the value to 99900 with amber text. An invalid pressure altitude is shown as amber dashes.

  • Page 37: Squawk Vfr Button

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Squawk VFR Button Tap the Squawk VFR toggle button to change the transponder squawk code to a predefined (1200) VFR value. The value shown on the button is the code that is activated when the button is tapped. A second press reverts the transponder to the previous squawk code.

  • Page 38: Figure 2-7: Example Of System Test Screen

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Self Test In Progress System Status ADS-B In: Pass ADS-B Out: Pass FIS-B: Pass GPS: Pass TAS: Fail Transponder: Pass Figure 2-7: Example of System Test Screen • If a “Fail” or External Fail” is shown for any of the system functions, then the message “Self-Test Failure”...

  • Page 39: Traffic Operation

    Operation ® TRAFFIC OPERATION The Lynx MultiLink Surveillance System monitors the airspace around the aircraft using ADS-B In (and TAS if equipped) to communicate with like equipped aircraft with ADS-B Out and shows these other aircraft on the screen. When within range of a participating ground station TIS-B and ADS-R traffic services are also shown on the screen.

  • Page 40: Traffic Screen

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® A “Traffic Failed” is displayed if both ADS-B and TAS (optional) are failed. “Traffic Unavailable” is displayed if ADS-B In has no heading or track available and TAS (if installed) is in standby. See Figure 2-8 for an example of Traffic Screens.

  • Page 41: Traffic Display Priority

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® • A velocity vector arrow may be appended to the right side of a traffic symbol to indicate that the intruder aircraft is ascending (up arrow) or descending (down arrow) faster than 500 fpm. No arrow is shown for intruder aircraft in level flight, or for those moving vertically slower than ±500 fpm, or for non-altitude-reporting...

  • Page 42: Table 2-4: Traffic Symbols

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 2-4: Traffic Symbols SyMbol deScriPtion - exaMPle Airborne Directional Traffic Advisory (TA) Airborne Directional Proximity Advisory (PA) * Airborne Directional Other Traffic (OT) * Airborne Non-directional (TA) Airborne Non-directional (PA) * Airborne Non-directional (OT) *...

  • Page 43: Range Rings

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Range Rings The range rings are oriented around the ownship. A range indicator is shown outside the upper left corner of the outer most ring. Bearing indicators are shown on the 2 nm range ring. The range ring setting is controlled by the zoom buttons.

  • Page 44: Tfc Button

    Transponder screen. See page 2-10 for details. Traffic Mode Indicator The Traffic Mode Indicator is available only when a Lynx NGT-9000 with TAS is installed. Otherwise the “ADS Only” is assumed to be operating for non-TAS installs.

  • Page 45: Traffic Options Button

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® • TAS STBY: This mode is shown if the TAS is in standby. • TAS Only: This mode is shown if the TAS is operating. • ADS Only: This mode is shown if TAS has failed (or not available) and ADS is operating.

  • Page 46: Options - Settings

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Figure 2-10: Traffic Options Screen - Status • “WAAS” - RAIM [HPLSBAAS is valid or HPLFD computed without using barometric altitude aiding is valid] • “Error” - SVERROR (trying to exclude) [Fault detection detects a position failure which cannot be excluded within the time-to- alert when integrity is being provided by FDE] •...

  • Page 47: Selected Traffic Button (I)

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® VFR Code FLT ID 1200 AAA 1234 Initial Traffic Altitude Mode: Normal Above Unrestricted Done Status Settings Figure 2-11: Traffic Options Screen - Settings Selected Traffic Info Button (i) The selected traffic info button appears on the left side of both the left and right screen after a traffic symbol is pressed.

  • Page 48: Selected Traffic Id

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Information FLT ID: N123CD Type: Small Dist: 105kts Done Display GS Figure 2-12: Example of Traffic Information Window Selected Traffic ID The Selected Traffic ID appears along the right side of both screens after a traffic symbol is pressed. The Traffic ID is removed when the selected traffic symbol is tapped, a Traffic Advisory (TA) occurs, or if the selected traffic is no longer being tracked.

  • Page 49: Weather Operation

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® wEATHER OPERATION Flight Information Service Broadcast (FIS-B) service is available only from a ground station that is in range to aircraft equipped with UAT receivers. The FIS-B broadcast provides a graphical and textual display of weather and aeronautical information. Alternate weather displays and PED’s may show the weather data differently than what...

  • Page 50: Map Elements

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Map Elements FIS-B weather products are overlaid on the map. The viewing of weather products is controlled by the declutter range selected on the Options Screen. • Tap to select Product overlaid map elements. • The selected map elements are highlighted in a yellow outline.

  • Page 51: Tfr Map Elements

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Table 2-5: Airport Symbols deScriPtion SyMbol Towered Soft Surfaced Airport Non-towered Soft Surfaced Airports Towered Hard Surfaced Small Airports (1,500 to 8,069 ft runway) Non-towered Hard Surfaced Small Airports (1,500 to 8,069 ft runway) Towered Hard Surfaced Large Airports (>...

  • Page 52: Metar

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® are detailed below: METAR METAR is a report of weather conditions at airports represented graphically and consists of the FAA Flight Rules and Weather Conditions. The flight rules icons shows the FAA flight rules for each airport based on the visibility and cloud cover conditions.

  • Page 53: Traffic Button

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Traffic Button This button is located on the far left side of the screen and is labeled “TFC” with a left facing triangle. Tap the button to return to the Traffic Application screen. Zoom Buttons Zoom In (+) and Zoom Out (-) buttons are located on the bottom of screen.

  • Page 54: Map Options Button

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Map Options Button The gear shaped Options Button is located in the upper right corner of the map screen. Tapping the button opens the Options screen that has three latch buttons located on the bottom of the screen. These buttons are labeled ON/OFF, Declutter, and Done.

  • Page 55: Figure 2-16: Weather Map Legend Screen

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Figure 2-16: Weather Map Legend Screen Pilot’s Guide 2-29...

  • Page 56: Display Area

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Display Area The display area is used to show the meaning of map elements provided by FIS-B products. It is identified with the label “Legend”. A scroll bar on the right side provides an indication that additional information can be seen by using an up/down drag action.

  • Page 57: Weather Map Text Screen

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Weather Map Text Screen The Weather Map Text is shown on the left screen after the Information button is tapped. The screen is removed from view when another application is activated on the right screen or if the selected map element is deselected.

  • Page 58: Product Select List Window

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Product Select List Window The window shows a list of product types to select. Tapping the item will select the product type. Only one product type can be selected at a time. The available product are METAR, TAF, and NOTAM. Use a slide action to scroll the window up and down.

  • Page 59: Traffic Button

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® The winds aloft display properties are defined below: Figure 2-21: Winds Aloft Map Elements Traffic Button This button is located on the far left side of the screen and is labeled “TFC” with a left facing triangle. Tap the button to return to the Traffic Application screen.

  • Page 60: Aloft Button

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Aloft Button This button is located on the left side of the screen and is labeled “Aloft” with white text and the active selection labeled either “Wind” or “Temperature” with green text. Tap the button to select the other screen function.

  • Page 61: Fis-B Textual Application

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® FIS-B Textual Application The Textual Application is available on the right screen and is located in the fourth screen position as indicated by the Application Indicator. This application screen displays textual weather information products for selected airports provided by FIS-B. The products available are METAR (Meteorological Aviation Report), NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) , and TAF (Terminal Area Forecast).

  • Page 62: Airport Button

    Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Airport Button This button is located to the right of the Traffic button is labeled with the Selected Airport identifier. This information is also shown below in the display area. Tap the button to open the Edit Airport ID window.

  • Page 63: Favorites Button

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® Favorites Button This button is labeled with a amber star icon. Tap the button to open the Favorites Pick List window. Favorites Pick List Window This window is used to select a pre-saved Airport ID. See Figure 2- •...

  • Page 64: Product Button

    MAINTENANCE MODE Maintenance mode is used to perform a screen calibration. See figure 2-26. Apply power to the Lynx NGT-9000. When the splash screen is shown press and hold (continue holding when the status and version screens are showing) in the lower left corner of the display until the Activate Maintenance Mode window is shown on the right screen.

  • Page 65: Figure 2-26: Maintenance Screens

    Lynx NGT-9000 Operation ® In the Calibration screen touch and release each target shown. (Four calibration targets and two verification targets). Each must be completed within 15 seconds or the Calibration Time out message is shown. The unit returns to the main screen.
  • Page 66 Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Page intentionally blank 2-40 Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Chapter 3: Controls And Indicators

    This switch activates SPI and transmits an ident pulse. An ident pulse highlights the aircraft’s symbol on the ATC’s radar screen and is identified on the Lynx NGT-9000 screen when active. INDICATOR LAMPS Indicator lamps are optional and may not be a part of the aircraft installation.

  • Page 68: Alternate Display

    NGT-9000 ® ALTERNATE DISPLAy An alternate display may be interfaced to the Lynx NGT-9000, but care must be taken to insure that there is not a conflict of input commands. Use the following guidelines when using an alternate display: •...

  • Page 69: Ownship Symbol

    Ownship Symbol This symbol (cyan or white on color alternate displays) represents your aircraft’s relative position and heading. Indicators The following data is output from the Lynx NGT-9000 and may be shown on the alternate display: • GPS Position •...

  • Page 70: Extended Audio Callouts

    CP-2500 CONTROL PANEL The CP-2500 is the authorized Control Panel for the remote mount version of the Lynx NGT-9000. Figure 3-1 provide a brief description of the operation of the CP-2500. Refer to the CP-2500 Pilot’s Guide (0040-17250-01) for specific details.

  • Page 71: Power On/Off

    3 of this pilot’s guide. Note Applying power to the control panel does not apply power to the Lynx NGT-9000. 2. To remove power to the CP-2500 press and hold the small knob button until the message “Power Down” is shown on the display.

  • Page 72: Normal Operation

    Press the M button to exit to normal operation. Messages being received from the Lynx NGT-9000 have priority over normal display operation and are seen scrolling across the display. Rotating the large knob scrolls through out-prioritized messages and the normal display operation (showing operational mode and squawk code).
  • Page 73 Lynx NGT-9000. • GPS FAIL: The GPS derived position input is not functioning. • IDENT: The IDENT message is being sent by the Lynx NGT-9000 via ADS-B Out. • GPS INIT: GPS Initialization –The GPS contained within the Lynx NGT-9000 is not ready.
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  • Page 75: Chapter 4 Principles Of Tas Operation

    INTRODUCTION This chapter describes Traffic Advisory (TA) criteria and other factors that affect the display of traffic symbols for models of the Lynx NGT-9000 with a Active Traffic Awareness System (TAS). Table 4-1 summarizes the criteria necessary to display a traffic advisory. Figure 4-1 shows the TAS Traffic Zone Graphic.

  • Page 76: Sensitivity Level B

    Principles of TAS Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Sensitivity Level B Sensitivity level B consists of two criteria for displaying a TA: The intruder aircraft enters into an area of airspace surrounding ownship defined by a 0.55 nmi horizontal radius and a height of ±800 ft from ownship.

  • Page 77: Table 4-1: Traffic Advisory Situations

    Lynx NGT-9000 Principles of TAS Operation ® Table 4-1: Traffic Advisory Situations other aircraFt iS ShiP ShiP ShiP detected SPeed Has a Below Within a 0.2 nmi horizon- valid AGL 2000 ft tal radius and a +/- 600 ft Altitude relative altitude.

  • Page 78: Ta Symbol Duration

    TA SyMBOL DURATION A TA symbol remains on the screen for at least 8 seconds, even if the intruder aircraft no longer meets the TA criteria, as long as the Lynx NGT-9000 continues to track the aircraft. OTHER AIRCRAFT GROUND FILTERING The traffic awareness system ignores other aircraft that is determined to be on ground (not airborne).

  • Page 79: Figure 4-1: Traffic Display Mode And Tas Traffic Zone Graphic

    Lynx NGT-9000 Principles of TAS Operation ® Not To Scale Up to 35 nmi +9900ft +9000 ft Up to 35 nmi Up to 35 nmi +2700 ft 4 nmi +1200 ft 0.55 nmi +800 ft 0.2 nmi +600 ft TAS Sensitivity Level A *...
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  • Page 81: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING INTRODUCTION This chapter describes potential conditions that could occur while using the Lynx NGT-9000 MultiLink Surveillance System. Installations using a display for traffic or weather should also refer to that products Pilot’s Guide for troubleshooting information. It is recommended to crosscheck other cockpit displays/instruments for errors and/or data inconsistency.
  • Page 82 Principles of TAS Operation Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 5-1: General Display Conditions for the Panel Mount Lynx NGT-9000 indication deScriPtion Traffic Unavailable • ADS-B is operational but heading and track are invalid. (Amber text) • GPS is failed. • TAS is in Standby.

  • Page 83: System Status Messages

    System Test button is pressed. The typical meanings of the messages are detailed in the bullets below. • A “Fail” message is caused by something internal to the Lynx NGT- 9000. • An “External Fail” message is caused by a problem with the external equipment input signals.

  • Page 84: Invalidities

    INvALIDITIES Refer to Table 5-2 (panel mount) or Table 5-3 (remote mount) for answers to invalidities and other conditions noted on the Lynx NGT- 9000 system. An invalidity may not stop operation of the unit, but may degrade performance. Invalidities may self correct depending on the issue.
  • Page 85 Lynx NGT-9000 Troubleshooting ® Table 5-2: Troubleshooting for the Panel Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS Internal fan is always active. Loss of temperature sensor data. Try clearing the failure by tapping the Restart button. If the problem continues, replacement of the Lynx NGT- 9000 may be required.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 5-2: Troubleshooting for the Panel Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS • A compatible traffic GPS-Acquiring (On Ground – no previous position fix). display may have the The GPS may need up to 4 message “NO DATA”...
  • Page 87 Lynx NGT-9000 Troubleshooting ® Table 5-2: Troubleshooting for the Panel Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS • No targets are shown on The aircraft is not in an ADS-B (UAT / 1090ES) coverage area, or the the traffic screen. targets are not transmitting ADS-B •...
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 5-2: Troubleshooting for the Panel Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS The traffic symbols on the Non-directional traffic symbols on traffic display are non-direc- the traffic display is due to one of tional (diamond shape)

  • Page 89: Table 5-3: Troubleshooting For The Remote Mount Lynx Ngt-9000

    Lynx NGT-9000 Troubleshooting ® Table 5-3: Troubleshooting for the Remote Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS • CP-2500 displays “ADS- The Lynx NGT-9000 is not B SYSTEM FAIL”. operating: • If installed, ADS-B Out Verify NGT-9000 breaker is Fail lamp does not flash closed.
  • Page 90 Troubleshooting Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 5-3: Troubleshooting for the Remote Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS • A compatible traffic A hardware failure has been detect- display may have the ed within the Lynx NGT-9000. message “NO DATA” • At next power cycle if symptoms showing.
  • Page 91 Lynx NGT-9000 Troubleshooting ® Table 5-3: Troubleshooting for the Remote Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS • A compatible traffic Possible problem with the 1090 display may have the antenna or RF cables. message “NO DATA” • At next power cycle if symptoms showing.
  • Page 92 Troubleshooting Lynx NGT-9000 ® Table 5-3: Troubleshooting for the Remote Mount Lynx NGT-9000 SyMPtoM cauSe/corrective actionS • CP-2500 displays “NO The aircraft is not in an ADS-B TIS-B COVERAGE”. (1090ES) coverage area, or the targets are not transmitting ADS-B •...

  • Page 93: Appendix Arecord Of Important Information

    APPENDIX A RECORD OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION Dealer Information Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone Equipment Information Date of Purchase Installation Date Model Number Part Number Serial Number Mod Letter Software Release Aircraft Information Aircraft Make Aircraft Model Serial Number N Number Register this product online at: www.l-3avionics.com/warrantyregistration Pilot’s Guide...

  • Page 94: Notes

    NOTES Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 95 NOTES Pilot’s Guide Pilot’s Guide...
  • Page 96 Aviation Products 0040-17000-01 Revision C (3/12/2015)

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