L-3 Communications Avionics Systems

5353 52nd Street, S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49512-9704 USA
Telephone (616) 949-6600
Fax (616) 977-6898
www.as.l-3com.com Service Bulletin
SB805-11900-1 (Rev. C)
January 30, 2008
TRC899 - SOFTWARE VERSION 1.8 UPGRADE
Planning Information

Effectivity: TRC899 SKYWATCH® HP, P/N 805-11900-xxx

ECN: 76075, 77147 and 77592

Concurrent Requirements: N/A

Reason: Software version 1.8 has been released. This software upgrade:
• Eliminates false failures during the transmitter power self-test by
adjusting the pass/fail parameters to the correct range.
• Software Version 1.8 and Mod D together adds new extended
audio callout feature. The extended audio callouts adds relative
bearing, relative altitude (if available) and range to the aural TA
announcement. Refer to SB805-11900-2 for Mod D information.

Description: U6 & U7 located on the Surveillance PCB Assembly P/N 812-

11902-001 and U2 located on the Input Output PCB Assembly P/N
812-11903-( ) are updated.

Compliance: Customer Units: Units removed from the aircraft and returned to
factory for repair or test and evaluation must have software version
1.8 installed.
NOTE: Cost is included in the repair charges.
New Units: Future production units will incorporate software version
1.8.
Approval: Implementation of this service bulletin may affect the approval of the
unit installation. It is the responsibility of the installer to obtain
government or other regulatory agency approval.

Export Compliance: This technical data is controlled under the Export Administration
Regulations ECCN #7E994 and may not be exported to a foreign
person, either in the United States or abroad without the proper
authorization of the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Manpower: Removal and replacement of the TRC899 from the aircraft is not
reimbursable by L-3 Avionics Systems.

Weight and Balance: Negligible

Electrical Load Data: Not Changed

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 Service Bulletin SB805-11900-1 (Rev. C)

Software Accomplishment L-3 Avionics Systems P/N 016-11923-001 Rev. H

Summary:

References: SKY899 Installation Manual, P/N 009-11900-001

SKY899A Installation Manual, P/N 009-11905-001
SB805-11900-2, TRC899 Mod D Extended Audio Callouts

Other Publications Affected: None

Interchangeability of Parts: N/A

Material Information
Material: Surveillance Programmed IC U6, P/N 532-11900-001 Rev 1.09
Surveillance Programmed IC U7, P/N 532-11900-001 Rev 1.09
Input/Output Programmed Voice IC U2, P/N 535-11903-001 Rev 1.01

Industry Support N/A

Information:

Material Necessary for Each N/A

Aircraft Component:

Material Necessary for Each N/A

Spare:

Re-Identified Parts: N/A

Tooling: N/A

Accomplishment Instructions
Units can only be modified at the factory. When sending the unit to the factory:
It is not necessary to call L-3 Avionics Systems for a return authorization. Send the unit to:
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Attn: Customer Service
5353 52nd Street, S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI USA 49512-9704
Telephone: (800) 453-0288 or (616) 949-6600
Fax: (616) 977-6898

Include shipping instructions, a telephone number and a contact person.

For additional assistance, call L-3 Avionics Systems Customer Service (800-453-0288 or 616-949-6600).
Testing Procedures: A performance test is performed on the unit after repairs and
modifications are accomplished.

NOTE
Upon reinstallation, the unit must be calibrated (see Section
4 of the SKY899 Installation Manual for details).

Identification Procedures: Software version 1.8 will be identified by an entry on the S/N & ID tag.

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