BendixKing KTA 910 System KTA 970 - Manual (Page 38)

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KTA 870/KMH 880 Pilot’s Guide TAS Appendix
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TAS SELF TEST
The TAS self test determines the operational status of the entire TAS sys-
tem. Select self test on the KMD 550/850. Once begun, self test contin-
ues automatically for approximately eight seconds. During self test, nor-
mal TAS operation is inhibited. For optimum display during self test, selec-
tion of the 5 nm range is recommended.
During the first few seconds of the test sequence, the traffic display
allows verification of each type of Intruder symbol. The test generates
the symbols arranged as shown. The traffic display annunciates the
phrase “TAS TST”.
Use of the TAS self test function in flight will inhibit normal TAS
operation for up to 8 seconds. For this reason, the pilot should use
caution when initiating the test in flight.
KMD 550/850 TAS Test Pattern; 5NM range
A Traffic Advisory (yellow circle) will appear at 9 o’clock, range of 2
miles, 200 feet below and climbing.
Proximity traffic (solid white diamond) will appear at 1 o’clock, range 3.6
miles, 1000 feet below, descending.
Non-Threat traffic (open white diamond) will appear at 11 o’clock, range
of 3.6 miles, flying level 1000 feet above.