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
SB805-11900-2 (Rev. A)
October 9, 2007
TRC899 - Mod D ViP™ Extended Audio Callouts

Planning Information

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

ECN: 76075

Concurrent Requirements: N/A

Reason: A product enhancement mod that allows the ViP™ Extended Audio
Callouts feature, added in Software Version 1.8, to work. Refer to
SB805-11900-1 for Software Version 1.8 information.

Description: Audio phrases necessary for the extended audio callouts feature are
added to U2. This Mod changes the Input/Output PCB Assembly to
P/N 812-11903-002.
Additional wiring to aircraft is required for the extended audio
callouts to work. An external audio switch must be installed (P1-32).
This switch allows the pilot to turn on and off (mute) the range,
relative altitude and relative bearing callout from the aural TA’s.
When the switch is in the “Normal” position the standard phrase
“Traffic, Traffic” is still annunciated. See figure 1 or latest
installation manual for interconnect information.

Compliance: Customer Units: Optional. Adds the extended audio callouts feature.
NOTE: Upgrade charges do apply; contact Customer Service at
(616) 949-6600 for pricing.
New Units: Future production units will incorporate Mod D.

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 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. [ECCN 7E994]

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 SB805-11900-2 (Rev. A)

Software Accomplishment N/A

Summary:

References: SKY899 Installation Manual, P/N 009-11900-001, Rev. C or higher

Service Bulletin SB805-11900-1, TRC899 Software Version 1.8 Upgrade

Material Information

Material: Input/Output Programmed IC U2, P/N 535-11903-002 Rev. 1.00

(Voice Data with Extended Audio)

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: Mod D will be identified by an entry on the S/N & ID tag.

Figure 1: Extended Audio (Pilot) Switch Wiring Diagram

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