Traffic Advisory System SKY497 Installation Manual This manual contains installation instructions and recommended flightline maintenance information for the SKY429 Traffic Advisory System. This information is supplemented and kept current by Change Notices and Service Bulletins published by BFGoodrich Avionics Systems. 009-10800-001 (Rev. C) BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. nd 5353 52 Street, S.E.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL Chapter 1 – General Information This chapter includes equipment specifications and a functional description. It describes the various hardware configurations and includes a list of items furnished and items required but not supplied with the equipment. Chapter 2 - Installation This chapter contains instructions for unpacking the equipment and inspection for in-shipment damage. It also includes information required to locate, assemble and install the equipment.
SKY497 Installation Manual LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Dates of original and changed pages are: Original (Rev. A)............................. 25 April 1997 Republished (Rev. B) ...........28 September 1998 Republished (Rev. C)..............23 February 2001 NOTE A vertical line in the outer margins of the page indicates the portion of the text affected by the change. Changes to illustrations (other than diagrams and schematics) are identified with a miniature pointing hand.
SKY497 Installation Manual FOREWORD This manual provides information intended for use by persons who, pursuant to current regulatory requirements, are qualified to install this equipment. Because installations vary depending on a particular aircraft, this manual is intended as a guideline. Standard installation practices prescribed in FAA Advisory Circular No. 43.13 must be followed.
SKY497 Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Paragraph Page 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.8.1 1.8.2 Chapter 1 GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1-1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 1-1 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION................................................................................
SKY497 Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Paragraph 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Page Chapter 3 INSTALLATION CHECKOUT INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................3-1 CONTROLS ......................................................................................................................3-1 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE ............................................................................................3-2 SELF TEST..........
SKY497 Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Paragraph Page Appendix E INSTALLATION CHECKOUT USING AN ALTERNATE DISPLAY E.1 E.2 E.3 E.3.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................E-1 CONTROLS......................................................................................................................E-1 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE......................................................................................
SKY497 Installation Manual LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure Page 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 Surveillance Zone .............................................................................................................1-2 Main Components ............................................................................................................1-3 Standard TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-001) .....................................................1-5 Ruggedized TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-003).
SKY497 Installation Manual LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (Continued) Figure Page B-1 B-2 B-3 Controls ............................................................................................................................B-1 Start-up Screen ................................................................................................................B-3 Standby Screen ................................................................................................................B-3 C-1 C-2 C-3 Controls .
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SKY497 Installation Manual CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This section contains a functional description of the SKY497, describes the various hardware and software configurations, outlines the main features of the system, and provides a system block diagram. NOTES 1. This section provides installation information for the BFGoodrich Avionics Systems SKY497 using the WX-1000/SKY497 Display. 2. The SKY497 does not track intruder aircraft approaching at a closure rate greater than 900 knots. 3.
SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-1. Surveillance Zone 1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION The SKY497 System consists of the following main components: • Transmitter Receiver Computer • Display • Directional Antenna, NY164, or equivalent (e.g., NY156) SKY497 is an active system that operates as an aircraft-to-aircraft interrogation device. The SKY497 equipment interrogates transponders in the surrounding airspace similar to ground based radars.
SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-2. Main Components The following table identifies the components which make-up the configurations. Table 1-1. SKY497 Configuration COMPONENT PART NUMBER WX-1000/SKY497 Display 78-8060-5900-x* Directional Antenna NY164 805-10890-001 TRC497 Transmitter Receiver Computer 805-10800-001 * Dash numbers identify different versions (refer to paragraph 1.4.1). 1.3.
SKY497 Installation Manual Table 1-2. TRC Installation Kit P/N 817-10800-xxx KIT P/N 817-10800-002 817-10800-003 817-10800-004 817-10800-005 1-4 Rev. C DESCRIPTION For Installation on Fixed-Wing Aircraft with Straight Backshell Consists of: Mounting Tray Assembly 4.75 In.
SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-3. Standard TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-001) 1-5 Rev.
SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-4. Ruggedized TRC Mounting Tray (P/N 805-10870-003) Figure 1-5. P1 Connector Dimensions (Reference Only) 1-6 Rev.
SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-6. TRC497 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC) 1.3.2 Display The SKY497 can be used with a WX-1000/SKY497 display, an alternate display device or both. When interfaced to both displays (WX-1000/SKY497 display and alternate display), display functions are independent from each other. When installing an alternate display device the service menu cannot be accessed, even if a WX-1000/SKY497 display is installed, therefore a terminal device (i.e.
SKY497 Installation Manual Figure 1-7. WX-1000/SKY497 Display Equipment Tag The display unit mounts in a standard 3ATI panel cutout. All connections to the display are made through a single 25-position male D-subminiature connector on the back panel. Figure 1-8 depicts the indicator dimensions. The last digit of the part number identifies the different versions (refer to paragraph 1.4.1). Table 1-3 lists the contents of an installation kit supplied with each unit. Table 1-3.
SKY497 Installation Manual 1.3.3 NY-164 Directional Antenna P/N 805-10890-001 The directional antenna is a teardrop-shaped antenna. Connections are made through two TNC and one BNC connector. The antenna is sealed against environmental extremes and is non-repairable. To ensure a tight seal between the airframe and antenna, an O-ring seal (i.e., an O-ring groove for an MS28775-044 Oring) has been incorporated into the design. An O-ring is supplied with each antenna.
SKY497 Installation Manual Table 1-5.
SKY497 Installation Manual 1.4 SPECIFICATIONS 1.4.1 WX-1000/SKY497 Display PART NUMBER DEFINITION: 78-8060-5900-8 (Black Bezel) 78-8060-5900-9 (Gray Bezel) SIZE: Height: 3.37 inches (8.56 centimeters) Width: 3.37 inches (8.56 centimeters) Depth: 8.24 inches (20.92 centimeters) WEIGHT: 2.3 lb (1.
SKY497 Installation Manual 1.4.2 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC) PART NUMBER: 805-10800-001 - TRC497, ARINC-429 SIZE: 12.52 inches (31.90 centimeters) Deep 3.56 inches (9.04 centimeters) Wide 7.62 inches (19.36 centimeters) High WEIGHT: 8.94 lb (4.06 kg) Not Including Mounting Tray 9.82 lb (4.45 kg) With Standard Mounting Tray 10.95 lb (4.
SKY497 Installation Manual 1.4.3 Directional Antenna PART NUMBER: 805-10890-001 SIZE: 1.3 inches (3.25) cm high 6.23 in (15.82 cm) wide 11.12 in (28.24 cm) deep WEIGHT: 2.3 lb (1.04 kg) SPEED: Rated to 600 knots (0.9 Mach) @ 25,000 feet. FREQUENCY: 1030-1090 MHz TSO CATEGORY: C118 ENVIRONMENTAL CATEGORY: DO-160C F2-AC(CLM)XSFDFSXXXXXXXL(2A)X FINISH: Gloss white Skydrol resistant polyurethane paint 1.
SKY497 Installation Manual Connector Installation (Continued) P8 P101 Power Display Crimping Tool M22520/1-01 Positioner M22520/1-02 Insertion MS24256A16 Removal MS24356R16 Crimping Tool M22520/2-01 Positioner M22520/2-08 Insertion/Removal M81969/1-02 Circuit Breaker For 14 V aircraft systems a 7.5 A circuit breaker is required and for 28 V systems a 5 A circuit breaker is required. The circuit breaker may be selected to match components of the individual aircraft.
SKY497 Installation Manual 1.8 WARRANTY INFORMATION The SKY497 Traffic Advisory System is warranted for two years from the date of installation (not to exceed 30 months from the date of shipment from BFGoodrich Avionics Systems) subject to the following limitations. 1.8.
SKY497 Installation Manual 4. A product which is defective in workmanship and/or material shall be returned to BFG Avionics Systems via any Authorized Dealer with transportation charges prepaid. After correction of such defects, the equipment will be returned to the Dealer, transportation prepaid by BFG Avionics Systems via surface transportation. Any other means of transportation must be paid by the customer.
SKY497 Installation Manual CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The information and instructions provided in this section are directed toward fixed-wing aircraft. The complex nature of rotorcraft installations (e.g., antenna placement; composite versus metal blades, available ground plane, rotor mast interference, strike kits, etc.) requires that each installation be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
SKY497 Installation Manual Directional Antenna The mounting site should be on the top forward fuselage, as close to the centerline as possible, and within -10° of the in-flight horizon (see figure 2-1). The optimum mounting point for maximum coverage is as far forward as possible without exceeding the -10° forward pitch. If necessary, consideration should be given to relocating other antennas to obtain the furthest forward location for the directional antenna.
