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
SB805-10800-204 (Rev. B)
November 9, 2006
TRC497 - Mod J ViP™ Extended Audio Callouts

Planning Information

Effectivity: TRC497 SKYWATCH®, P/N 805-10800-xxx

ECN: 73864, 75852

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
SB805-10800-203 for Software Version 1.8 information.

Description: U39 is replaced with a larger voice memory IC in order to add the
audio phrases necessary for the ViP™ extended audio callouts
feature. This part replacement changes the IOP PCB Assembly to
P/N 812-10803-004.
Additional wiring to aircraft is required for the ViP™ extended audio
callouts to work. The enable line must be grounded and it is strongly
recommended that an external audio callout switch be installed. This
switch allows the pilot to turn on and off (mute) the range, relative
altitude and 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 for interconnect information.

Compliance: Customer Units: Optional. Required for customers desiring the

ViP™ 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 J.

Approval: The FAA has approved this modification. This service bulletin
contains no modification information that revises the approved
configuration and therefore does not require any additional
governmental 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. This document must be marked in
compliance with L-3 Avionics Systems Policy WI 0321S17 prior to
distribution to foreign persons.

Manpower: Removal and replacement of the TRC497 from the aircraft is not
reimbursable by L-3 Avionics Systems.

Weight and Balance: Negligible

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 Service Bulletin SB805-10800-204 (Rev. B)

Electrical Load Data: Not Changed

Software Accomplishment N/A

Summary:

References: SKY497 Installation Manual, P/N 009-10800-001

SB805-10800-203, TRC497 Software Version 1.8 Upgrade

Material Information

Material: IOP Programmed IC U39, P/N 535-10803-004 Rev. 1.00

(Speech 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 and the configuration
saved before returning to service.

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

Figure 1: ViP™ Extended Audio Callout Wiring Diagram

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