Cirrus DESIGN SR20 Information Manual page 306

Section 9
Supplements
Section 1 General
This airplane is equipped with a L-3 Avionics Systems WX500
Stormscope Sensor. The stormscope sensor output is displayed on
the Multi-Function Display (MFD).
Refer to L-3 Avionics Systems WX500 Stormscope Series II Weather
Mapping Sensor User's Guide, P/N 009-11501-001 revision C or later
for a detailed description of the system.
Do not attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm using the
Stormscope system. FAA Advisory material recommends that
pilots "avoid by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified
as severe or giving an intense radar echo."
Section 2 - Limitations
1. Stormscope information displayed on the Multi-Function Display is
FOR REFERENCE ONLY and must not be used for navigation.
Section 3 - Emergency Procedures
There is no change to the basic POH Emergency Procedures when
the WX500 stormscope is installed.
Section 4 – Normal Procedures
Refer to the Multi-Function Display Pilot's Guide installed with the
airplane for detailed operating procedures and specific display
information.
Stormscope Status Box
When the Stormscope is on, system status will be displayed in the
Stormscope status box in the upper left corner of the map page.
HDG or TRK – HDG will be displayed if an external heading input is
available. If HDG (heading) is displayed bearing to the strike will be
referenced to the airplane heading (direction nose is pointing). If TRK
(track) is displayed the bearing to the strike will be referenced to the
airplane track (direction airplane is traveling). Normally, the system will
plot strikes with reference to heading.
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Cirrus Design
SR20
P/N 11934-S11
Revision 01: 07-18-05