Traffic Alert And Collision Avoidance System - Honeywell PRIMUS 1000 Pilot's Manual

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PRIMUS 1000 Integrated Avionics System
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
Display (Optional)
The TCAS display shows bearing, distance, and relative altitude to
other Mode C and Mode S transponder–equipped aircraft in the area.
The TCAS display is a zoom window on the MFD that shows an
increased resolution of the intruder traffic in the vicinity of the aircraft,
while allowing the pilot to display a map or plan view at a greater range.
If TCAS cannot discern a bearing to another aircraft due to directional
antenna shadowing or failure, that aircraft is not displayed on the map.
However, a no bearing message is given.
The TCAS display appears on the MFD in one of two ways:
D
Selecting TCAS using the TCAS button on the MFD controller.
D
It automatically displays when TCAS is in AUTO mode and it detects
a traffic advisory (TA) or resolution advisory (RA) (TCAS II only)
traffic condition. When selected, TCAS AUTO (white) is annunciated
on the display.
NOTES: 1. Some installations fix the TCAS display range at 6 NM.
2. The MFD TCAS AUTO display does not override a
Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)
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In other installations, the display range can be
controlled by the TCAS system. Consult the flight
manual supplement for details.
checklist display.
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