Ryan Tcad Description - Garmin GTN 625 Pilot's Manual

9.6
Foreword
NOTE: When a TCAD is connected to a GTX 345, the available controls
Getting
will appear as described for TCAS in "ADS-B Traffic Menu"
Started
Ryan TCAD is a system that provides audio and visual alerts for traffic near
Audio &
Xpdr Ctrl
your aircraft. The information from this system can be interfaced through the
GTN series. Operating instructions and details on the modes of operation are
Com/Nav
described in the Ryan TCAD operator' s handbooks.
FPL
• TCAS-like symbols are used in the 9900BX.
• Altitude modes are available (normal, look up, look down, unrestricted).
Direct-To
• Ranges are manually controlled for the current shield.
Proc
• Traffic display range selections:
Wpt Info
Map
9.6.1
Traffic
NOTE: Refer to the Ryan TCAD Pilot's Guide for a detailed description of
the Ryan TCAD System.
Terrain
The Ryan TCAD (Traffic and Collision Alert Device) is an on-board air traffic
Weather
display used to identify potential collision threats. TCAD computes relative altitude
and range of threats from nearby Mode C and Mode S-equipped aircraft. TCAD
Nearest
will not detect aircraft without operating transponders or those that are beyond
radar coverage. TCAD, within defined limits, creates a "shield" of airspace around
Services/
Music
the aircraft that detected traffic cannot penetrate without triggering an alert.
TA: Traffic Advisory. This is traffic with 500 feet, or less, of altitude separation
Utilities
that is converging or maintaining altitude separation.
System
PA: Proximity Advisory. This is traffic with 500 feet of altitude separation that
is not a TA.
Messages
TRFC: Other traffic.
Symbols
Appendix
Index
9-24
RYAN TCAD 9900BX with the GDL 88
- Ryan 9900BX — 1 NM, 2 NM, 2 and 6 NM, 6 and
12 NM, and 12 and 24 NM.

Ryan TCAD Description

GTN 625/635/650 Pilot's Guide 190-01004-03 Rev. P