The Skywatch SKY497 system is an airborne Traffic Advisory System (TAS). It monitors the airspace around the aircraft and advices the crew where to look for transponder equipped aircraft that may pose a threat.
The installed system consists of the following components:
Transmitter/receiver, located forward of co-pilots pedals.
Antenna unit, located underneath aircraft on hatch forward of nose wheel.
Indicator unit, located on instrument panel.
The system is interfaced to the following existing aircraft systems:
Co-pilots gyro compass (heading synchro).
Air data system (barometric altitude).
Flight/ground switch (weight on wheels).
DME/Transponder suppression line.
ICS system.
28VDC
System facts and features:
Can track up to 30 aircraft simultaneously.
Max tracking speed: 900 knots.
Tracks mode A and mode C transponders (Mode S not necessary).
Display range: 2 and 6 NM (Selectable).
To request development and/or EASA approval of a modification or repair, please contact us.
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EASA Design Organisation approval
Certified design
MAP 21 achieved an EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation Approval in 2007, EASA.21J.326, which enables us to approve modifications to the aviation industry as a delegated EASA authority.
