BendixKing CAS 66A User Manual

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Use of the TCAS self-test function in-flight will inhibit TCAS operation
for up to eight seconds.

During initial departure, select the 10 nm TCAS range or lower
because the traffic density is the greatest near the airport.

During the climb phase of flight, select the 10 nm range or greater and
continue to use the Above display volume mode, if available. If a TA
occurs, select the 10 nm range or lower on the TCAS traffic display.

During cruise, the longer TCAS ranges may be used. The
Above/Norm/Below selection should be NORM. A 10 NM (or greater)
range may be selected for high altitude cruise.

During Descent and Approach, Below may be selected using the
Above/Norm/Below switch. A TCAS range of 10 nm or lower may be
used.

1. If a stall warning occurs during a TA, immediately execute the stall
recovery procedure. TCAS will continue to provide TA alerts during a
stall warning.

2. If a TA occurs while in the landing configuration, conduct a visual
search for the Intruder. A TA does not mandate a missed approach.

3. If a TA is encountered during a high speed buffet, adjust pitch force
as necessary to reduce buffet.

4. While it is extremely rare, GPWS or Wind Shear may issue an alert
while a TA (traffic advisory) is in progress. If this occurs, TCAS will
automatically inhibit the TCAS audio alerts, but visual display of TAs
will continue.

AFTER LANDING

After departing the active runway, TCAS should be turned to Standby
(SBY) or Off.

Post Flight

If a failure of the TCAS system has occurred, give Maintenance as
much specific information about the problem as possible. Avoid
phrases such as “TCAS Inop.” Provide information in terms of fault
lights lit, audio announcements, test pattern discrepancies and screen
annunciations that indicate which unit was observed to have failed.

Operational Procedures

CAS 66A Pilot's Guide

Effective Date 8/98

006-08746-0000 Rev 4

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