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Miscellaneous Alerts (continued)
Message
TAWS FAIL
TAWS TEST
TAWS INHB
TAWS N/A
TRAFFIC FAIL
Cirrus Perspective™ Line Maintenance Manual
190-00920-00
Cause
A TAWS system failure has
occurred.
TAWS system is currently
being tested.
TAWS system alerting is
disabled
GPS system integrity not
high enough to enable
TAWS
Communication with the
traffic device has failed.
Solutions
•
If message occurred on the first
power up after unlocking TAWS,
cycle power to initialize TAWS.
•
Make sure each GDU contains a
supplemental data card with a
terrain and obstacle database
present.
•
Make sure the GIA's are online.
•
Make sure the GPS receivers have a
position lock. TAWS must have a
GPS position and altitude present
to operate.
•
Make sure an Airport Terrain,
Obstacle, Terrain, Aviation
Database, or GDU SW mismatch
has not occurred.
−
If a mismatch has occurred, load
correct database/software files
or replace all the supplemental
database cards as a set.
•
Normal annunciation during self
test. Test will take up to two
minutes to complete.
•
Enable TAWS system alerting by
pressing the MENU button from the
MAP – TAWS page.
•
Make sure a valid GPS position is
received from the AUX – GPS
STATUS page.
•
If a non‐Garmin traffic device is
installed, refer to the
manufacturer's maintenance
manual to determine if it is
operating correctly.
•
Check GIA2/Traffic Device wiring
and connectors for faults.
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