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ManualsBrandsL-3 Communications, Avionics Systems ManualsElectronicsTRC899

Preliminary

SKY899

Installation Manual

iii

Rev. A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Chapter 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1-1

1.2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... 1-2

1.3 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................. 1-2

1.3.1 TRC899 Transmitter Receiver Computer P/N 805-11900-xxx............................................................ 1-6

1.3.2 Configuration Module P/N 814-18005-001......................................................................................... 1-10

1.3.3 Display (Alternate or WX-1000/SKY497 Display P/N 78-8060-5900-x)........................................... 1-11

1.3.4 Directional Antenna (NY156 P/N 805-10003-001 or NY164 P/N 805-10890-001)........................... 1-13

1.4 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 1-15

1.4.1 Transmitter Receiver Computer (TRC).............................................................................................. 1-15

1.4.2 WX-1000/SKY497 Display................................................................................................................... 1-16

1.4.3 Directional Antenna ............................................................................................................................ 1-16

1.5 MODIFICATIONS & SOFTWARE REVISIONS............................................................................... 1-16

1.6 INTERFACE ........................................................................................................................................ 1-17

1.7 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED NOT SUPPLIED.................................................................................... 1-17

1.8 INSTALLATION APPROVAL ............................................................................................................ 1-22

1.9 WARRANTY INFORMATION............................................................................................................ 1-22

1.9.1 Warranty Statement............................................................................................................................ 1-22

1.9.2 Related Policies and Procedures ......................................................................................................... 1-23

Chapter 2

INSTALLATION

2.1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2 UNPACKING, INSPECTION AND STORAGE .................................................................................. 2-1

2.3 ANTENNA LOCATION ........................................................................................................................ 2-2

2.4 TRC LOCATION.................................................................................................................................... 2-2

2.5 DISPLAY LOCATION ......................................................................................................................... 2-15

2.6 CABLE REQUIREMENTS AND FABRICATION ............................................................................ 2-16

2.6.1 Antenna Cables.................................................................................................................................... 2-18

2.6.2 Audio Output Cable............................................................................................................................. 2-18

2.6.3 Data Cables .......................................................................................................................................... 2-18

2.6.4 Heading Input Cable ........................................................................................................................... 2-19

2.6.5 Power Cable ......................................................................................................................................... 2-19

2.6.6 Suppression Bus Cable........................................................................................................................ 2-20

2.6.7 WX-1000/SKY497 Display and WX-1000 Processor Cable................................................................ 2-20

2.6.8 Converting Existing Aircraft Wiring from SKY497 to SKY899........................................................ 2-21

2.7 AIRCRAFT DISCRETE INPUTS ....................................................................................................... 2-22

2.7.1 Audio Inhibit (Terrain Warning System - GPWS)............................................................................. 2-22

2.7.2 Landing Gear ....................................................................................................................................... 2-22

2.7.3 SKYWATCH/Stormscope Mode Switch .............................................................................................. 2-22

2.7.4 Squat Switch (Weight-On-Wheels) ..................................................................................................... 2-22

2.7.5 ON/OFF Power Switch ........................................................................................................................ 2-23

2.8 ALTERNATE DISPLAY...................................................................................................................... 2-24

2.9 ARINC-429 ........................................................................................................................................... 2-24

2.9.1 General Sensor Inputs......................................................................................................................... 2-24

2.9.2 Mode S Transponder I/O (future option)............................................................................................ 2-24

2.9.3 Alternate Display Output.................................................................................................................... 2-25

2.9.4 Future Option ...................................................................................................................................... 2-25