SPZ--8000 Digital Integrated Flight Control System
A28--1146--055
REV 2
System Description
2-10
LIGHTNING SENSOR SYSTEM (LSS) (Optional)
The LSS consists of the following:
D Controller
D Processor
D Antenna.
The LSS is used to locate areas of lightning activity in a 100--nautical
mile radius around the aircraft. The lightning information is displayed on
the EHSI or MFD. The display indicates the position and rate of
occurrence. After evaluation of the data and its relation to the weather
displayed, the operator can effectively plan a course to avoid hazardous
weather. The LSS can be controlled with its standard controller, or
through the remote PRIMUS
R
650 or PRIMUS
R
870 Weather Radar
Controller.
TRAFFIC ALERT AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SYSTEM (TCAS II) (OPTIONAL)
The TCAS II consists of the following:
D Computer
D Antenna.
In addition, when TCAS is installed, the installed radio system includes
a compatible Mode S transponder and radio management unit (RMU).
The TCAS acts as a supplement to the air traffic control (ATC) system
and the “see--and--avoid” concept. TCAS continuously surveys the
airspace around an aircraft seeking replies from other aircraft in the
vicinity through their ATC transponders. Flightpaths are predicted
based on their tracks. When TCAS is activated through the installed
transponder and TCAS controls, and selected for display on the
electronic horizontal situation indicator (EHSI) or MFD, nearby traffic is
displayed. When traffic poses a collision threat, the vertical speed
display on the EADI includes a climb or descend vertical speed
command. The pilot manually flies the aircraft to satisfy the displayed
requirement.
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