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General| Brand | Ryan TCAD |
|---|---|
| Model | 9900 |
| Category | Avionics Display |
| Language | English |
Describes the Ryan TCAD (Traffic and Collision Alert Device), its purpose, and capabilities.
Explains the operating principle of TCAD, focusing on transponder replies and altitude separation.
Details the underlying technology and principles used for collision alert.
Explains the physical parts of the TCAD system and their functions.
Details the function of each button and control on the TCAD unit.
Explains the meaning of various symbols displayed on the TCAD screen.
Describes the types of alerts (tones, voice, lights) TCAD uses to warn the pilot.
Describes the three selectable shield volumes (TRML, STD, ENRT) for different flight phases.
Explains the Ground Mode operation, including muted tones and reduced display.
Describes the Unrestricted Mode for enlarged airspace monitoring with no audible alerts.
Details the Approach Mode, which mutes ground traffic tones near the runway.
Explains how the 9900B model provides bearing to detect traffic visually.
Describes how pilots visually acquire traffic detected by the TCAD.
Details the repetitive warning tones for very close traffic threats.
Explains how TCAD handles and displays multiple detected threats.
Describes how Mode A replies from threat aircraft are processed and displayed.
Explains the function of the Mute button to silence audible warnings.
Describes how TCAD handles aircraft without altitude reporting.
Explains the data available via the DATA button, including squawk and N-number.
Details how TCAD is updated and what influences the update rate.
Explains how TCAD determines and displays traffic range.
Details how to enter the altimeter setting for accurate altitude display.
Explains how the host aircraft's MSL altitude or flight level is displayed.
Describes how the threat aircraft's MSL altitude or flight level is displayed.
Explains how to activate the Altitude Alert function.
Describes how to deactivate the Altitude Alert function.
Provides an example scenario of using the Altitude Alert.
Explains how to engage the Density Altitude calculation function.
Details how to manually enter Outside Air Temperature (OAT) for calculation.
Describes how to disengage the Density Altitude function.
Illustrates typical flight scenarios and TCAD displays for the 9900B model.
Illustrates typical flight scenarios and TCAD displays for the 9900A model.
Illustrates typical flight scenarios and TCAD displays for the 9900 model.
Provides guidance on visual scanning techniques for effective traffic detection.
Explains how TCAD handles and displays traffic without altitude data.
Discusses factors affecting range accuracy and interpretation.
Explains how TCAD prioritizes and displays multiple threats.
Describes the Dynamic Shield feature for high climb/descent rates.
Advises on optimizing settings for high-density traffic environments.
Details the data available via the DATA button, including squawk and N-number.
Explains how to display and manage multiple threats.
Advises on monitoring traffic even when visually acquired.
Explains scalloping as an indicator of potential collision course.
Discusses factors for optimizing shield radius settings.
Discusses factors for optimizing shield height settings.
Explains the benefit of profile display for simplifying traffic alerts.
Describes operation when a second display is installed.
Explains how alert tones are issued to minimize annoyance.
Explains the bearing indicator function on the 9900B model.
Explains how to program various parameters in the TCAD.
Details the procedure for setting the shield dimensions (height and radius).
Describes how to adjust tone volume, mute duration, and voice alerts.
Explains how airframe shadowing can affect TCAD performance.
Discusses how signal reflections can lead to unreliable indications.
Explains how overlapped replies can degrade decoding and display.
Provides general technical specifications like weight and voltage.
Lists the range and altitude limits for the different shield modes.
Provides contact information for customer service inquiries.
Introduces the purpose of the supplement regarding MFD integration.
Describes how the TCAD controller and display function with MFDs.
Explains how shield size selected on TCAD controls MFD display range.
Describes the thumbnail view of TCAD data on the MFD.
Details how TCAD acquisition is shown on MFDs and limitations.
Explains how to access help pages on the MFD for TCAD symbols.
Describes MFD error messages when TCAD communication fails.
Explains AMEND mode choices for displaying TCAD on ARGUS.
Lists buttons and functions for TCAD/ARGUS interface.
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