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Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 3-5PreliminaryWith each press of the button, the screen changes to displaythe traffic detected within the chosen display range. Thenumerical value of the chosen display range (2, 6, or 15 nm)is displayed next to the button.The SKY899 continues to track up to 35 intruder aircraftwithin its maximum horizontal surveillance range (35 nmiradius) regardless of the display range selected.Change the Vertical Display ModeYou can change the vertical display mode when the SKY899 isin normal operating mode.1. Press the vertical display mode button to toggle betweenabove, normal, below, and unrestricted.With each press of the button, the screen changes to displaythe traffic detected within the chosen vertical display mode(figure 1-5). The name of the chosen vertical display mode(ABV, NRM, BLW, or UNR) is displayed next to the button.The SKY899 continues to track up to 35 intruder aircraftwithin its maximum vertical surveillance range (±10,000 ft)regardless of the vertical display mode selected.Switch Between SKYWATCH & StormscopeIf you have a Stormscope WX-1000 installed with the SKY899,you can switch between SKYWATCH and Stormscope screens(figures 1-2 and 1-3) using the remote SKYWATCH/Stormscopemode switch. Once in Stormscope mode, you can use thebuttons on the display bezel to control Stormscope functions.If the SKY899 is in SKYWATCH mode, the display will not auto-matically switch into Stormscope mode to display thunderstorms orStormscope errors. Use the remote SKYWATCH/Stormscope modeswitch to periodically check for thunderstorms or Stormscope errors.The SKY899 does not superimpose SKYWATCH data on top ofStormscope data or vice versa; however, if the SKY899 is inStormscope mode and the SKY899 detects a TA, the displayautomatically switches to SKYWATCH mode until the TA goesaway. Also, if the SKY899 is in Stormscope mode and the SKY899detects a failure, a special SKY899 Failed screen appears thatdoesn’t have a TEST button label, but does display the messageChange the Vertical Display Mode
Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions SKY899 Pilot’s Guide3-6Preliminary“Press Any Key to Ack.” Pressing any button or waiting 10seconds switches the SKY899 back to Stormscope mode.Observe the DisplayThe SKY899 relies on information obtained from transponders innearby aircraft. The SKY899 does not detect or track aircraft whichare not equipped with an operating Air Traffic Control RadarBeacon System (ATCRBS) transponder.The SKY899 does not track intruder aircraft approaching at aclosure rate greater than 1200 knots.Some traffic within the chosen display range may not be displayeddue to traffic prioritizing, antenna shielding, or ground intruderfiltering.Optimum SKY899 performance is realized when intruder aircraftare reporting their altitude (via a mode C or other altitudereporting transponder).Monitor the activity of any traffic displayed. Keep in mind thefollowing points when watching traffic on the display:•Traffic Prioritizing – The SKY899 tracks up to 35 intruderaircraft simultaneously, but to reduce clutter, it displaysonly the 8 most threatening aircraft of those tracked.•Ground Intruder Filtering – If a radio altimeter isconnected to the SKY899, no traffic symbols are displayedfor traffic detected under 380 ft Above Ground Level(AGL) when your aircraft is below 1,700 ft AGL.•Refer to chapter 4 for a description of the TA criteria andother factors that affect the display of traffic symbols.Respond to Traffic AdvisoriesDo not attempt evasive maneuvers based solely on traffic informa-tion on the display. Information on the display is provided to theflight crew as an aid in visually acquiring traffic; it is not areplacement for Air Traffic Control (ATC) and See & Avoidtechniques.CAUTIONObserve the Display
Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 3-7PreliminaryWhen the SKY899 issues a TA, look outside for the intruderaircraft. When you spot an intruder aircraft, use normal right-of-way procedures to maintain separation.Turn Off the SKY899 and the Optional WX-1000Rotate the OFF/BRT knob on the display bezel counterclock-wise until the switch turns off.Operate the WX-1000 Without the SKY899After removing the SKY899 for maintenance, maintenancepersonnel must install a jumper plug if you want to continueusing the WX-1000.Operate the SKY899 Without the WX-1000After removing the WX-1000 for maintenance, maintenancepersonnel will move the WX-1000 maintenance switch to theOVERRIDE (WX-1000 maintenance) position to allow contin-ued operation of the SKY899.Message ResponseWhen the SKY899 detects a fault, it determines whether thesystem has failed or is just degraded. A failed system can notperform any collision warning functions. A degraded systemcan perform some collision warning functions but may not beable to provide some features such as intruder position en-hancement via ADS-B (due to the loss of GPS communications).Respond to a Failed SystemIn the case of a failed system, the SKY899 displays a Failedscreen (figure 3-4). All errors indicated by a Failed screenprevent continued operation of the SKY899 in SKYWATCHmode; however, error #20, Barometric Altitude Input, is arecoverable error. For example, if you turn on and try tooperate the SKY899 before you turn on the barometric altitudesource and it comes on line, a SKY899 Failed screen appearswith error #20 and continued operation of the SKY899 inSKYWATCH mode is not possible; but when you eventuallyturn on the barometric altitude source, the Failed screendisappears and operation returns to normal.Message Response
Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions SKY899 Pilot’s Guide3-8PreliminaryIf you see a SKY899 Failed screen, respond as follows:1. If the Barometric Altitude Input error (#20) occurs, makesure the barometric altitude source has been turned on andgiven enough time to warm up.Most #20 errors are due to the failure of equipment externalto the SKY899.2. If any other error occurs, or if error #20 remains after 5minutes, write down the error number and description; then,if you don’t have a Stormscope WX-1000, skip to step 9.3. If the SKYWATCH/Stormscope mode switch is in theStormscope position, switch it into the SKYWATCH position.4. Press the TEST button.The resulting self test may provide another error code towrite down.5. If you see MSG or MSG on the Failed screen, press themessage button and write down the degraded items you seelisted on the message screen.6. Press the EXIT button to return to the Failed screen.7. Switch into Stormscope mode using the SKYWATCH/Stormscope mode switch.8. Press any key or wait 10 seconds to remove the SKY899Failed screen.The Stormscope screen is displayed.9. Press the TEST button.The resulting self test may provide another error code towrite down.10. If you see MSG or MSG on the Failed screen, press themessage button and write down the degraded items yousee listed on the message screen.11. Press the EXIT button to return to the Failed screen.12. Remove power from the SKY899 at the circuit breaker.Respond to a Failed System
Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 3-9PreliminaryIf you have a WX-1000 Stormscope and you haven’t alreadymanually switched into Stormscope mode, the display willautomatically switch into Stormscope mode once you discon-nect power from the SKY899 regardless of the position of theSKYWATCH/Stormscope mode switch.13. Contact your authorized BFGoodrich Avionics Systemsdealer for troubleshooting help. Be sure to give thetroubleshooting personnel the error numbers and descrip-tions that you wrote down.Respond to a Degraded SystemIn the case of a degraded system, the SKY899 displays MSG onthe traffic screen and on the Standby screen (figure 2-1).If you see MSG, respond as follows:1. Press the button next to MSG to display the messagescreen (figure 3-8).The message screen lists the faults that are causing thedegraded operation. If there are more faults than can fit onone screen, press the NEXT button to go to the next screenof messages.Figure 3-8. Message Screen With Two MessagesEXITInvalidHeadingBRTOFFPosition InvalidGPSDegraded Items:SKY899 MESSAGESRespond to a Degraded System2. Write down the faults then press the EXIT button to return tothe previous screen.Once you’ve read the Degraded Operation screen, the MSGindicator on the traffic screen or standby screen changes to
Chapter 3 – Operating Instructions SKY899 Pilot’s Guide3-10PreliminaryRespond to a Degraded SystemMSG (with no highlighting box). With MSG displayed, youcan press the adjacent button to see the message screenagain. Once the faults responsible for the degraded condi-tion are corrected, the MSG symbol disappears from thetraffic screen, but remains on the Standby screen. Pressingthe message button in this case on the Standby screendisplays the message screen with no messages (figure 3-9).3. Contact your authorized BFGoodrich Avionics Systems dealerfor troubleshooting help. Be sure to tell the troubleshootingpersonnel about the faults that you wrote down in step 2.Figure 3-9. Message Screen With No MessagesEXITBRTOFFMessagesNoSKY899 MESSAGES
SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 4-1PreliminaryPrinciples ofOperationChapter 4IntroductionThis chapter describes, lists, and illustrates Traffic Advisory(TA) criteria and other factors that affect the display of trafficsymbols including Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast(ADS-B). Table 4-1 on the next page summarizes the criterianecessary for the SKY899 to display a TA.Sensitivity LevelsThe SKY899 uses one of two sensitivity levels, A or B, todetermine when to display a TA. Having two sensitivity levelsallows the SKY899 to reduce the number of nuisance TAsduring takeoff and landing (sensitivity level A), and to maxi-mize the detection of TAs during the cruise phase of your flight(sensitivity level B).Sensitivity Level ASensitivity level A consists of two criteria for displaying a TA:1. The intruder aircraft enters into a cylinder of airspacesurrounding your aircraft defined by a 0.2 nmi horizon-tal radius and a height of ±600 ft from your aircraft. (Seefigures 4-1 through 4-3.)OR…2. The intruder aircraft approaches your aircraft on acourse that will intercept your aircraft within 15 or 20seconds (within 15 seconds for a non-altitude reportingintruder aircraft; within 20 seconds for an altitudereporting intruder aircraft).
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide4-2PreliminaryTA CriteriaTable 4-1. Fourteen Situations in Which a Traffic Advisory Will Occur* Having a radio altimeter means having a compatible radio altimeter wired to the SKY899 andproviding valid altitude information.** CPA means Closest Point of Approach.*** Ground speed is not available whenever your GPS navigation information is not available.Sensitivity Level A Sensitivity Level BThe SKY899 Will Issue a Traffic Advisory…No.If YourAircraft…And YourAircraft’sAltitude Is…And YourLandingGear Is…And YourGround SpeedIs…And An IntruderAircraft IsDetected…1 has a radioaltimeter*below 2000 ftAGLwithin a 0.2 nmihorizontal radius and a±600 ft relative altitude2within 15–20 sec.ofCPA**3 above 2000 ftAGLwithin a 0.55 nmihorizontal radius and a±800 ft relative altitude4within 20–30 sec.ofCPA**5 does nothave a radioaltimeter*down within a 0.2 nmihorizontal radius and a±600 ft relative altitude6within 15–20 sec.ofCPA**7up within a 0.55 nmihorizontal radius and a±800 ft relative altitude8within 20–30 sec.ofCPA**9fixed not available*** within a 0.55 nmihorizontal radius and a±800 ft relative altitude10 within 20–30 sec.ofCPA**11 available andgreater than orequal to 120 knotswithin a 0.55 nmihorizontal radius and a±800 ft relative altitude12 within 20–30 sec.ofCPA**13 available and lessthan 120 knotswithin a 0.2 nmihorizontal radius and a±600 ft relative altitude14 within 15–20 sec.ofCPA**
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 4-3PreliminaryThe SKY899 uses sensitivity level A in the following situations(corresponds to numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 13, and 14 in table 4-1):1. Your aircraft has a radio altimeter and is below 2,000 ftAGL.2. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter but its retractablelanding gear is down.3. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter, a fixed landing gear,and your ground speed is available and is less than 120knots.Sensitivity Level BSensitivity level B consists of two criteria for displaying a TA:1. The intruder aircraft enters into a cylinder of airspacesurrounding your aircraft defined by a 0.55 nmi hori-zontal radius and a height of ±800 ft from your aircraft.(See figures 4-1 through 4-3.)OR…2. The intruder aircraft approaches your aircraft on acourse that will intercept your aircraft within 20 or 30seconds (within 20 seconds for a non-altitude reportingintruder aircraft; within 30 seconds for an altitudereporting intruder aircraft).The SKY899 uses sensitivity level B in the following situations(corresponds to numbers 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 in table 4-1):1. Your aircraft has a radio altimeter and is above 2,000 ftAGL.2. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter but its retractablelanding gear is up.3. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter, a fixed landing gear,and your ground speed is not available.4. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter, a fixed landing gear,and your ground speed is available but is greater than orequal to 120 knots.Sensitivity Levels
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide4-4PreliminaryTA Zones0.2 nmi+600 ft–600 ftThisareaor 20seconds*0.55 nmi+800 ft–800 ftThisareaor 30 seconds****15 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft*20 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft Not to scaleIntruder aircraftGLIf ownaircraftis below1,700feetIf ownaircraftis below400feet2,000feetGroundintrudersbelow380 ftfilteredTA zone whenown aircraft isbelow 2,000 ft(sensitivity level A)TA zone whenown aircraft isabove 2,000 ft(sensitivity level B)SKY899audio inhibitedFigure 4-2. TA Zones If Your Aircraft Has No Radio Altimeter, But Does Havea Retractable Landing GearFigure 4-1. TA Zones If Your Aircraft Has a Radio Altimeter0.2 nmi+600 ft–600 ftThisareaor 20seconds*0.55 nmi+800 ft–800 ftThisareaor 30 seconds****15 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft*20 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft Not to scaleIntruder aircraftGLTA zonewhen landing gear is up(sensitivity level B)TA zonewhen landing gear is down(sensitivity level A)SKY899 audioinhibited when landinggear is down
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 4-5PreliminaryAudio Inhibit, SKY899This audio inhibit feature prevents the aural part of TAs,“traffic traffic,” from being announced during takeoff andlanding in order to minimize pilot distraction. The correspond-ing TA symbols are still displayed.The SKY899 uses this audio inhibit feature in the followingsituations:1. Your aircraft has a radio altimeter and you’re below 400ft AGL. (See figure 4-1.)2. Your aircraft has no radio altimeter but its retractablelanding gear is down. (See figure 4-2.) (Audio is notinhibited if you have fixed landing gear and no radioaltimeter.)Audio Inhibit, GPWS, EGPWS, or TAWSIf your aircraft has a Ground Proximity Warning System(GPWS), Enhanced GPWS (EGPWS), or Terrain Awareness andWarning System (TAWS) interfaced with the SKY899 and analarm from one of those systems occurs, the SKY899 senses thealarm and delays the aural “traffic, traffic” component of anyTAs issued until the alarm clears.Audio InhibitFigure 4-3. TA Zones If Your Aircraft Has No Radio Altimeterand a Fixed Landing Gear0.2 nmi+600 ft–600 ftThisareaor 20seconds*0.55 nmi+800 ft–800 ftThisareaor 30 seconds****15 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft*20 seconds for non-altitude reporting intruder aircraft Not to scaleIntruder aircraftGLTA zonewhen your groundspeed is unavailable,or when your groundspeed is available,but is greater than orequal to 120 knots(sensitivity level B)TA zonewhen your ground speedis available and isless than 120 knots(sensitivity level A)
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide4-6PreliminaryTA Symbol DurationA TA symbol remains on the screen for at least 8 seconds, evenif the intruder aircraft no longer meets the TA criteria, as longas the SKY899 continues to track the aircraft.Ground Intruder FilteringGround intruder filtering reduces the clutter of visual symbolsand aural announcements that would otherwise be generatedfor intruder aircraft typically present on or near the groundnear airports.For intruder aircraft determined to be below 380 ft AGL,ground intruder filtering prevents the issuing of TAs and PAs,and prevents the display of OT symbols. (See figure 4-1.)The SKY899 uses ground intruder filtering only if your aircrafthas a radio altimeter and you’re below 1,700 ft AGL.ADS-BUnlike the current ATC system of ground-based SecondarySurveillance Radar (SSR) interrogations and aircraft transponderreplies, the ADS-B-based Free Flight Air Traffic Management(ATM) system of the future will depend more on aircraft-to-aircraft exchange of aircraft state information (figure 4-4).Ground Intruder FilteringFigure 4-4. ADS-BIntruderaircraftOwn aircraftGPS satelliteGPS satelliteADS-BsquittermessageGPS satellite
Chapter 4 – Principles of Operation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 4-7PreliminaryADS-BThe SKY899 anticipates the future Free Flight environment bycontinuously monitoring the dedicated data link frequency(1090 MHz) for ADS-B mode S extended squitter messageswithin 50 nmi. These messages are broadcast, without interro-gation, from aircraft with ADS-B-capable mode S transponders.The SKY899 does not require a mode S transponder, ADS-B-capable or otherwise, to perform its ADS-B surveillance.An ADS-B message contains nav data for the intruder aircraftincluding GPS position, ident, ground speed, and intent. TheSKY899 uses this nav data along with its own aircraft GPS navdata to calculate the relative position of the intruder to enhanceits active ATCRBS surveillance of the intruder.
SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 5-1PreliminaryDisplayInterpretationChapter 5IntroductionThis chapter explains the meaning of several sample screens.The abbreviation CPA used in some of the figures means closestpoint of approach.Figure 5-1. TA & OT on 15 nmi Range, UNR ModeBRTOFFUNR 15nm-07+03Traffic AdvisoryIntruder aircraft at1o’clock, 2 nmiaway, 300 ft aboveyou, descending ata rate greater than500 fpm. CPA within20 to 30 seconds.Other TrafficIntruder aircraft at4:30, 4 nmi away,700 ft below you,ascending at a rategreater than 500 fpm.No immediate threat.Displays as a PA(solid diamond) onTCAS installations.
Chapter 5 – Display Interpretation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide5-2PreliminaryDisplaysFigure 5-2. Other Traffic on 15 nmi Range, UNR ModeFigure 5-3. Other Traffic on 6 nmi Range, NRM ModeFigure 5-4. TA & OT on 2 nmi Range, BLW ModeBRTOFFTraffic AdvisoryNon-altitude-reportingintruder aircraft at2o’clock, 1 nmiaway. CPA within15 to 20 seconds.Other TrafficIntruder aircraft at5o’clock, 1.5 nmiaway, 1,000 ft aboveyou, ascending at arate greater than500 fpm. Noimmediate threat.Displays as a PA(solid diamond) onTCAS installations.BLW2nm+10MSGBRTOFFUNR 15nmOther TrafficNon-altitude-reportingintruder aircraft at10:30, 9 nmi away.No immediate threat.Other TrafficIntruder aircraft at8o’clock, 11 nmiaway, 9,900 ft belowyou in level flight. Noimmediate threat.-99BRTOFFNRM 6nm00MSGNew MessagesIndicates one or morenew messages arewaiting to be read.Other TrafficIntruder aircraft at5o’clock, 4.5 nmiaway, at your altitude,ascending at a rategreater than 500 fpm.No immediate threat.
Chapter 5 – Display Interpretation SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 5-3PreliminaryFigure 5-5. Off-Screen TA on 2 nmi Range, ABV ModeFigure 5-6. Standby ScreenBRTOFFOff-Screen TAIntruder aircraft at9:30, more than2 nmi away. 500 ftabove you, descendingat a rate greater than500 fpm. CPA within20 to 30 seconds.Old MessagesIndicates there areone or more oldmessages that arestill valid, but no newmessages.ABV2nmMSG+05BRTOFFStandbyWhen in standby, theSKY899 does nottransmit interrogationsor track intruderaircraft. Press thebutton labeled OPRto begin trackingintruder aircraft.>OPRStandbySKY899TESTMSG6nmFigure 5-7. Failed ScreenBRTOFFFailedSKY899Error 20TESTBarometric Input ErrorError 20Indicates that thebarometric input ismissing or invalid.Once the valid baro-metric input returns,this screen goesaway and normaloperation resumes.SKY899 FailedOccurs any time theSKY899 detects anerror that prohibitsfurther operation ofthe SKY899 inSKYWATCH modeas long as themessage remainson the screen.MSGDisplays
SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 6-1PreliminarySpecificationsChapter 6Table 6-1. TRC899 Specifications*Part Number Definition:805-11900-001Size:Not including mounting tray:7.62 in (19.36 cm) high3.56 in (9.04 cm) wide12.52 in (31.90 cm) deepWeight:Not including mounting tray:8.75 lb (3.97 kg)Including standard mounting tray:9.63 lb (4.37 kg)Including ruggedized mounting tray:10.76 lb (4.88 kg)Tracking Capability:Up to 35 intruder aircraft (displays only the 8 highest priority aircraft)Surveillance Range:Horizontal tracking radius:35 nmi maximum for ATCRBS surveillance50 nmi maximum for ADS-B surveillanceRelative altitude tracking range:±10,000 ft maximumDisplay Ranges:Horizontal display ranges:2, 6, and 15 nmiVertical display modes:±2,700 ft (normal mode)+9,000 ft to -2,700 ft (above mode/look up)+2,700 ft to -9,000 ft (below mode/look down)±9,900 ft (unrestricted mode)*Specifications subject to change without notice.(Continues on next page)
Chapter 6 – Specifications SKY899 Pilot’s Guide6-2PreliminaryTRC Specs (Continued)Table 6-1. TRC899 Specifications* (Continued)Range Accuracy:0.05 nmi typicalBearing Accuracy:5° RMS typical with NY156 antenna7° RMS typical with NY164 antennaAltitude Accuracy:±200 ftMaximum Closure Rate:1200 knotsPower Input Requirements:18 to 32 V dc, 2 A maximum at +28 V dcTransmitter Power Output:Peak 1030 MHz RF output power of 52 dBm (158.5 W) ±1dBOperating Temperature:-55 to +70 °C (-67 to +158 °F)Storage Temperature:-55 to +85 °C (-67 to +185 °F)Operating Altitude:55,000 ft maximumCooling:Conduction and forced air convection (internal fan)Certification Compliance:U.S. FAA TSO C147 and C118. Contact BFG for the latest foreigncountry certifications. Refer to the latest revision of FSAW 98-04for Flight Standards Service (AFS) policy concerning follow-on fieldapprovals.RTCA Compliance:Environmental:DO-160D Category(F2X)BAB(S[2BM]U[2G])XXXXXXZBABA(RR)L(XXXX)XXASoftware:DO-178B Level D*Specifications subject to change without notice.
Chapter 6 – Specifications SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 6-3PreliminaryyBFG Display SpecsTable 6-2. BFG WX-1000/SKY497 Display Specifications*Part Number Definition:78-8060-5900-8 – Black Bezel78-8060-5900-9 – Gray BezelSize:3.37 in (8.56 cm) high3.37 in (8.56 cm) wide8.24 in (20.92 cm) deepWeight:2.3 lb (1.0 kg)Power Input Requirements:+15/-15 V dc, 0.7 A maximum (provided by the TRC899)Operating Temperature:-20 to +55 °C (-4 to +131 °F)Storage Temperature:-55 to +70 °C (-67 to +158 °F)Operating Altitude:55,000 ft maximumTSO Compliance:C110a and C113RTCA Compliance:DO-160C F1-CA(NBM)XXXXXXZXXXZUAXXXXXX*Specifications subject to change without notice.
Chapter 6 – Specifications SKY899 Pilot’s Guide6-4PreliminaryTable 6-3. NY164 Directional Antenna Specifications(for TAS installations only)*Part Number:805-10890-001Size:1.30 in (3.25 cm) high6.23 in (15.82 cm) wide11.12 in (28.24 cm) deepWeight:2.3 lb (1.04 kg)Speed:Rated to 600 knots (0.9 Mach) @ 25,000 ftFrequency:1,030-1,090 MHzTSO Category:C118Environmental Category:DO-160C F2-AC(CLM)XSFDFSXXXXXXXL(2A)XFinish:Gloss white Skydrol resistant polyurethane paint*Specifications subject to change without notice.Antenna SpecsPart Number:805-10003-001Size:1.30 in (3.25 cm) high6.25 in (15.88 cm) wide11.12 in (28.24 cm) deepWeight:2.3 lb (1.04 kg)Speed:Rated to 600 knots (0.9 Mach) @ 25,000 ftFrequency:1,030-1,090 MHzTSO Category:C118Environmental Category:DO-160C F2-AC(CLM)XSFDFSXXXXXXXL(2A)XFinish:Gloss white Skydrol resistant polyurethane paint*Specifications subject to change without notice.Table 6-4. NY156 Directional Antenna Specifications(required for TCAS I installations, optional for TAS)*
SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 7-1PreliminaryWarrantyInformationChapter 7IntroductionThe SKY899 is warranted for 2 years from the date of instal-lation (not to exceed 30 months from the date of shipmentfrom BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.) subject to thefollowing limitations.Warranty StatementBFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc. (hereinafter called BFGAS)warrants each item of new equipment manufactured or soldby BFGAS to be free from defects in material and workman-ship, under normal use as intended, for a period of 30months from date of shipment by BFGAS to an authorizedfacility, or 24 months from date of installation by an autho-rized facility, whichever occurs first. No claim for breach ofwarranties will be allowed unless BFGAS is notified thereof, inwriting, within thirty (30) days after the material or work-manship defect is found.The obligation of BFGAS shall be limited to replacing orrepairing at its factory the equipment found defective underterms of this warranty certificate; providing that such equip-ment is returned in an approved shipping container, trans-portation charges prepaid, to BFGAS, Grand Rapids, Michi-gan, or such other location as BFGAS may authorize. BFGASreserves the right to have necessary repairs performed by anauthorized agency.
Chapter 7 – Warranty Information SKY899 Pilot’s Guide7-2PreliminaryRelated PoliciesThis warranty shall not apply to any unit or part thereof whichhas not been installed or maintained in accordance with BFGASinstructions, or has been repaired or altered in any way so as toadversely affect its performance or reliability, or which has beensubjected to misuse, negligence or accident.This warranty is exclusive and is accepted by buyer in lieu of allother guaranties or warranties express or implied, includingwithout limitation the implied warranties of merchantability andfitness for a particular purpose. Buyer agrees that in no event willBFGAS liability for all losses from any cause, whether based incontract, negligence, strict liability, other tort or otherwise,exceed buyer’s net purchase price, nor will BFGAS be liable forany special, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages.BFGAS reserves the right to make changes in design or addi-tions to or improvements in its equipment without the obliga-tion to install such additions or improvement in equipmenttheretofore manufactured.A Subsidiary of The BFGoodrich CompanyRelated Policies and Proceduresa. If the original registered owner of a SKY899 sells theaircraft in which the SKY899 is installed during thewarranty period, the remaining warranty may betransferred. Written notification of the transaction mustbe submitted by the initial recipient of the warranty to:ATTENTION: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATORBFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.5353 52nd Street, S.E.Grand Rapids, MI 49512 USATelephone: (800)253-9525b. Equipment must be installed by a BFG Avionics Systems,Inc. authorized dealer or installer. Installation ofequipment by facilities not specifically authorized willvoid the equipment warranty.c. Notice of a claimed product defect must be given toBFG Avionics Systems, Inc. or a designated BFG Avionics
Chapter 7 – Warranty Information SKY899 Pilot’s Guide 7-3PreliminaryRelated PoliciesSystems, Inc. service agency within the specifiedwarranty period.d. A product which is defective in workmanship and/ormaterial shall be returned to BFG Avionics Systems, Inc.via any authorized dealer with transportation chargesprepaid. After correction of such defects, the equipmentwill be returned to the dealer, transportation prepaid byBFG Avionics Systems, Inc. via surface transportation.Any other means of transportation must be paid by thecustomer.The risk of loss or damage to all products in transit shallbe assumed by the party initiating the transportation ofsuch products. All items repaired or replaced hereundershall be warranted for the unexpired portion of theoriginal warranty.e. BFG Avionics Systems, Inc. is in no way obligated orresponsible for supporting or participating in the costsof the installation warranty. The entire responsibilitylies with the BFG Avionics Systems, Inc. authorizeddealer making the installation. BFG Avionics Systems,Inc. is only responsible for the product warrantiesoutlined in the warranty statement.f. BFG Avionics Systems, Inc. cannot authorize warrantycredit for troubleshooting of other systems in the aircraftin order to reduce noise interference with the SKY899.
PreliminaryRecord of Important InformationDealer InformationName _______________________________________________Address _____________________________________________City, State, Zip________________________________________Telephone ___________________________________________Equipment InformationDate of Purchase ______________________________________Installation Date ______________________________________TRC:Model Number ____________________________________Part Number ______________________________________Serial Number _____________________________________Mod Letter ________________________________________Software Version ____________________________________Antenna:Model Number ____________________________________Part Number ______________________________________Serial Number _____________________________________Mod Letter ________________________________________Display:Model Number ____________________________________Part Number ______________________________________Serial Number _____________________________________Mod Letter ________________________________________To ensure that a new or repaired SKY899 meets the TSO, meetsforeign government certification requirements, and meets BFGperformance standards, your SKY899 must be installed and testedby a BFG-authorized SKY899 dealer.NOTE
009-11901-001 (Rev. 91, 2/14/01)BFGoodrich Avionics Systems, Inc.5353 52nd Street, S.E.Grand Rapids, MI 49512 USA(800)253-9525 or (616)949-6600www.bfgavionics.comSKY899Preliminary

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