TECHNICAL BULLETIN 429-15-42

15 December 2015
Revision A, 21 July 2016
Revision B, 27 November 2019

MODEL AFFECTED: 429

SUBJECT: GTX 330 ES (ADS-B) TRANSPONDER (429-704-

020) RETROFIT OF.

HELICOPTERS AFFECTED: Serial numbers 57001 through 57185 and 57289

equipped with GNS 530W and/or GNS 430W
NAV/COM/GPS and Garmin GTX 330 Transponder.

[Serial numbers 57001 through 57185 equipped with

the Garmin GTN 750/650 NAV/COM/GPS and GTX
33H ES Transponder per Retrofit 429-704-009 or 429-
704-019 are not affected by this bulletin.]

[Serial numbers 57186 through 57288, 57290 and

subsequent are not affected by this bulletin.]

COMPLIANCE: Bell recommends compliance with this bulletin prior to

January 1st, 2020.

DESCRIPTION:

In most countries, ADS-B OUT (Automatic Dependent Surveillance broadcast) will be

required to occur on 1090 MHz as part of an extended Mode-S transponder message.
This is referred to as “1090 ES” or “Extended Squitter”.

This Technical bulletin provides instructions and guidance to retrofit the transponder
model GTX 330 to meet the ADS-B OUT requirement.

Part 1 provides the instructions to remove and send the GTX 330 transponder to an
authorized Garmin Aviation service center to upgrade. Part 2 provides the instruction for

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wiring modification. Part 3 provides the instructions to accomplish the configuration set-
up, and Part 4 contains the transponder system operational checks.

Note that Technical Bulletin TB 429-15-41 entitled GNS 530W/430W Series Unit Main
Software Version 5.20 and GPS Software Version 5.0, Upgrade to, must be complied
with prior to or along with this bulletin

The initial release of this bulletin was applicable only to the helicopters listed in the
HELICOPTER AFFECTED block that operate in the Australian airspace. Revision A
makes this bulletin applicable to all helicopters listed in the HELICOPTERS AFFECTED
block regardless of their geographical location.
Revision B of this Bulletin revise the Helicopters Affected and Technical Publication
references.

Applicability of this bulletin to any spare shall be determined prior to its installation on
affected helicopter.

-NOTE-

Owners/Operators who have already complied with either of

the two previous version of this Technical Bulletin are
considered to have already met the intent of this bulletin.

APPROVAL:

The engineering design aspects of this bulletin are Transport Canada Civil Aviation
(TCCA) approved.

CONTACT INFO:

For any questions regarding this bulletin, please contact:

Bell Product Support Engineering

INTERMEDIATE Tel: 450-437-2077 / 1-800-463-3036 / [email protected]

MANPOWER:

Approximately 40.0 man-hours are required to complete this bulletin. This estimate is
based on hands-on time and may vary with personnel and facilities available.

WARRANTY:

There is no warranty credit applicable for parts or labor associated with this bulletin.

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MATERIAL:

Required Material:
The following material is required for the accomplishment of this bulletin and may be
obtained through your Bell Supply Center.

Part Number Nomenclature Qty

1250-00302-00 Wire A/R (14 feet)

(04044-24-9)
1250-00313-00 Cable A/R (30 feet)
(04049L24-01N24)
1250-00314-00 Cable A/R (13 feet)
(04049L24-02N24)
Part Number Nomenclature Qty

100-075-5W Plate Marking 12

130-005-3-2 Insulation Tubing 4
M39029/56-348 Contact 2
M39029/58-360 Contact 16
S200-2-00 Shield Terminal 4
S200-3-00 Shield Terminal 1
S200-2-01-100HN Solder sleeve 4
S200-2-W1-22-9 Shield Terminal 1
20-108-1 Band 2
M85049/93-10 Shield Support 2
Ring

Consumable Material:
The following material is required to accomplish this bulletin, but may not require
ordering, depending on the operator’s consumable material stock levels. This material
may be obtained through your Bell Helicopter Textron Supply Center.

Part Number Nomenclature Qty Reference *

10875 (MIL-PRF-81733, Sealant 2.5 ounces C-251

2.5 ounces)

299-947-110,Type III, Tape, Adhesive, Pressure Roll C-460

Class 1 Sensitive, PTFE Extruded

2000-00730-00 Insulation Tape, Electrical, Roll C-548

11293 A-A-59163,Type I Reinforced Silicone

* C-XXX numbers refer to the consumables list in the BHT-ALL-SPM, Standard Practices Manual

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SPECIAL TOOLS:

Equipment Type or Model

Test Set, XPDR/TCAS/TIS/DME IFR 6000 with Option 3, ADS-B add On

SW Version 02.08.00 or later (or
equivalent)

Pitot-Static Test Set Barfield Type 1811G (or equivalent)

WEIGHT AND BALANCE:

Not affected (it is recommended however that the record be amended accordingly).

ELECTRICAL LOAD DATA:

Not affected.

REFERENCES:

TB 429-15-41, Technical Bulletin.

PMC-429-97499-020000-00, Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual
BHT-429-FMS-32, Flight Manual Supplement

PUBLICATIONS AFFECTED:

PMC-429-97499-020000-00, Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual

BHT-429-IPB, Illustrated Parts Breakdown

ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Part 1 - Transponder Unit Removal

1. Remove the GTX-330 transponder (P/N 011-00455-00) and make the

necessary arrangements to have it sent to your local Garmin Aviation Service
Center (http://www.garmin.com/dealers/) for a product change/upgrade to P/N
011-00455-60, GTX 330 ES transponder, and specify that the software version
must be updated to 7.02 or later.

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Part 2 - Wiring Modification

1. Prepare the helicopter for maintenance.

2. Ground the helicopter (DMC-429-A-12-00-00-00A-028A-A).

3. To gain access, remove the following panels or components:

• Right upper nose access panel cover (100DR)

• Left pedestal circuit breaker panel (3940A1)

• Right pedestal circuit breaker panel (3940A2)

• Center crew belly panel assembly

• GNS 530W and/or GNS 430W units

• Left (if equipped) and center display unit(s)

• Center console equipment, as required

4. Disconnect the helicopter battery connector and cap. Make sure the external
power receptacle door is closed and there is no Ground Power Unit (GPU)
connected to the helicopter.

-NOTE-

Refer to Table 1 for the list of wires and termination details.

Refer to Figure 1 and 2 for wire routing details. Refer to Figure
3 for cable/harness assembly architecture. Refer to Figure 4
for wiring diagram.

5. Route wires ATC-030A24 from the transponder (3427TR1P1) to the SDM

(3960AT2P9).

6. Route wires ATC-031B24 and ATC-032B24 from the transponder (3427TR1P1) to

the right instrument panel disconnect (4296J10).

7. Route wires ATC-031A24 from the right instrument panel disconnect (4296P10) to
the GNS 430 (3450TR2P1).

8. Route wires ATC-032A24 from the right instrument panel disconnect (4296P10) to
the GNS 430/530 (3450TR1P1).

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9. At the transponder connector (3427TR1P1), ground wire ATC-030A24 shield using
wire ATC-035A24N.

10. At the transponder connector (3427TR1P1), ground wire ATC-031B24 shield using
wire ATC-036A24N.

11. At the transponder connector (3427TR1P1), ground wire ATC-032B24 shield using
wire ATC-037A24N.

12. Terminate wires ATC-030A24 (WHT BLU) at the transponder connector

(3427TR1P1).

13. At the transponder connector (3427TR1P1), terminates wire ATC-031B24.

14. At the transponder connector (3427TR1P1), terminates wire ATC-032B24.

15. Route wires ATC-035A24N, ATC-036A24N, and ATC-037A24N to the transponder

connector (3427TR2WT1).

16. Terminate wire ATC-035A24N, ATC-036A24N, and ATC-037A24N at the

transponder connector (3427TR1WT1).

17. Terminate wires ATC-030A24 shield at the SDM connector (3960AT2P9).

18. Terminate wires ATC-030A24 (WHT BLU) at the SDM connector (3960AT2P9).

19. Terminate shield of wires ATC-031B24 and ATC-032B24 at the right instrument
panel disconnect connector (4296J10).

20. Terminate wires ATC-031B24 and ATC-032B24 at the right instrument panel
disconnect connector (4296J10).

21. Terminate shield of wires ATC-031A24 and ATC-032A24 at the right instrument
panel disconnect connector (4296P10).

22. Terminate wires ATC-031A24 and ATC-032A24 at the right instrument panel
disconnect connector (4296P10).

23. At the GNS 430 (3450TR2P1), ground wire ATC-031A24 shield using wire
ATC-033A24N.

24. At GNS 430/530 (3450TR1P1), ground wire ATC-032A24 shield using wire
ATC-034A24N.

25. Terminate wires ATC-031A24 at the connector (3450TR2P1) of the GNS 430W.

26. Terminate wires ATC-032A24 at the connector (3450TR1P1) of the

GNS 430W/530W.

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27. Route wire ATC-033A24N to the GNS 430 (3450TR2WT1).

28. Route wire ATC-034A24N to the GNS 430/530 (3450TR1WT1).

29. Terminate wire ATC-033A24N at the connector (3450TR2WT1) of the GNS 430.

30. Terminate wire ATC-034A24N at the connector (3450TR1WT1) of the

GNS 430/530.

31. Reinstall the following components:

• Left pedestal circuit breaker panel (3940A1)

• Right pedestal circuit breaker panel (3940A2)

• GNS 530W and/or GNS 430W units

• Center console equipment

• Left (if equipped) and center display unit(s)

• Right upper nose access panel cover (100DR)

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 Wire List and Termination Details

Notes:

1. Assemble in accordance with the BHT-ELEC-SPM, Electrical Standard Practice

Manual and/or Figure 4.
2. Wire end termination preparation to be per the BHT-ELEC-SPM, Electrical
Standard Practice Manual.
3. Insulation tape used to replace shrink tubing removed while adding wires to
existing connectors.
4. Used for terminating the shield of a single conductor or multi-conductor cable.
5. Insulation tubing used for dead ending shields.
6. Mark wire number on wire per the BHT-ELEC-SPM.

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Wire Routing Details

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Cable / Harness Assembly Architecture

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Part 3 - Configuration Set-ups

-NOTE-

Unless otherwise specified, functional test shall be

accomplished after installation of the equipment, wiring, and
circuitry check, and prior to ground run and flight.

Any electrical/avionics systems that have been disturbed, must be

functionally tested in accordance with the procedure outlined in the
PMC-429-97499-020000-00, Bell Model 429 Maintenance Manual
.

1. Apply power to the helicopter by connecting a 28 VDC Ground Power Unit (GPU)
to the external power receptacle. Switch the helicopter battery to the ON position
as a precaution to prevent power interruption.

2. Make sure that TB 429-15-41 entitled - GNS 530W/430W Main Software Version
5.20 and GPS Software Version 5.0, Upgrade to, is done prior to proceeding to the
next step.

3. Validate that GNS 430W and or GNS 530W are at software level indicated below:

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4. Access the GNS 530W and/or the GNS 430W unit configuration pages (DMC-429-
A-97-20-00-01A-020A-A and DMC-429-A-97-20-00-00A-020A-A) and set up their
respective MAIN RS-232 CHNL 2 input and output as follows:

(1)

Make sure that ADS-B OUT+ is selected and not just ADS-B OUT (without the +), otherwise the
ADS-B out functionality will be noncompliant. If the -103 kit only (provisions) is installed (without
the GNS SW upgrade), the ADS-B Out + option may not be available, then the ADS-B OUT can
be selected for testing purposes only.

5. Access the GNS 530W and/or the GNS 430W unit configuration pages (DMC-429-
A-97-20-00-01A-020A-A and DMC-429-A-97-20-00-00A-020A-A) and set their
respective MAIN SYSTEM CONFIG TAWS N/A to NORMAL.

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6. If the GNS 430W No. 1 / 530W is HTAWS enabled, access the GNS 530W and/or
the GNS 430W unit HTAWS configuration pages (DMC-429-A-97-20-00-01A-020A-
A and DMC-429-A-97-20-00-00A-020A-A) and set HTAWS AIRPORT CRITERIA
CONFIGURATION as follows;

7. Turn OFF electrical power (GPU and helicopter battery) on the helicopter.

8. Install the upgraded (or replacement) transponder GTX 330 ES, P/N 011-00455-60
(DMC-429-A-97-50-00-00A-720A-A).

-NOTE-

Transponder GTX 330 ES (P/N 011-00455-60) must be at

software Version 7.02 or later.

9. Apply 28 VDC electrical power to the helicopter.

10. Confirm the GTX 330 is an ES version by looking at the Self Test screen when the
unit is first powered ON. It must display GTX 330 ES.

11. Access the GTX 330 ES transponder configuration page and set up the parameters
(DMC-429-A-97-50-00-00A-020A-A).

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12. Configure/set up the parameters of the GTX 330 ES transponder as follows:

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13. Configure the following parameters of the GTX 330 ES transponder, as required:

Part 4 - Operational Checks

1. Do an operational check of all disturbed systems (PMC-429-97499-020000-00).

2. Do an operational check of the transponder (DMC-429-A-97-50-00-00A-320A-A)

and/or refer to the applicable regulation regarding ATC transponder performance
test (i.e., TCCA Part V, Standard 571, Appendix F/FAA Appendix F to Part 43). All
the features of the standard GTX 330 transponder are retained in the ES version.

3. Do operational checks of the ADS-B feature of the GTX 330 ES transponder per
Appendix A of this bulletin. If using an equivalent test set, refer to the test set
manufacturer’s procedure.

4. Make sure the BHT-429-FMS-32 Flight Manual Supplement is in the helicopter.

5. Make an entry in the helicopter logbook and historical service records indicating
compliance with this Technical Bulletin.

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 APPENDIX A

Transponder (GTX 330 ES) ADS-B out operational check using the IFR Model
6000 (with Option 3, ADS-B add on, SW Version 02.08.00 or later) Test Set.

1. Setup Information (for IFR 6000)

-NOTE-

It may be acceptable to use the antenna coupler method,

described in the IFR 6000 operator’s manual instead of the
directional antenna, as an alternate method.

a. Mount the directional antenna on the IFR 6000 test set.

b. Position the test set within 80 to 100 inches (203 to 254 cm) of the forward
quadrant in line with the site of the bottom transponder antenna.

c. Power up the test set. Use the SETUP control key to cycle to the SETUP XPDR
screen.

d. Select ANTENNA. Set to BOTTOM.

e. Select RF PORT. Set to ANTENNA.

f. Select ANT RANGE. Set to the horizontal range of the IFR 6000 antenna to the
helicopter transponder antenna.

g. Select ANT HEIGHT. Set to setup height of 1 foot from the IFR 6000 antenna to
the transponder antenna.

h. Select ANT CABLE. Set to actual cable length “X feet”. Enter CABLE LOSS
value as identified on ANT CABLE. No entry required for DIR CABLE LOSS.

i. Select ANT GAIN (dBi). Set 1.03 GHz and 1.09 GHz antenna gain to figures
identified on the supplied directional antenna.

j. Select UUT ADDRESS. Set to AUTO. No entry required for MANUAL AA.

k. Select DIVERSITY. Set to OFF.

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 -NOTE-

Depending on the country where the test is performed,

selection may be different.

l. Select PWR LIM. Set to FAR 43.

m. Select CHECK CAP. Set to YES.

n. Press the XPDR mode key to return to XDPR Auto Test Screen.

o. Press the CONFIG softkey to display the XPDR CONFIG screen. Use data
keys to select the configuration file MODE S CLASS A. Press the return softkey
to confirm selection.

2. Operating Mode

a. Verify on the GTX 330 ES that the XPDR status indicates STBY (on the left side
of the display).

CAUTION

Avoid selecting code 7500 and all codes in the 7600-7777

range (7500 - Hijacking of Aircraft, 7600 - Communications
Failure, 7700 - Emergency, Aircraft in Distress, 7777 - Military
Interceptor Operations (never squawk this code)).

-NOTE-

Depending on the country where the test is performed,

selection may be different.

b. Using the numeric keys (1-7), enter a code of 2300. Verify 2300 is displayed.

c. Select XPDR to ALT mode. Verify that the GND indication changes to ALT.

d. Verify valid pressure altitude (Flight Level FL 000 or greater) is displayed to the
right of the display code.

e. Press the IDENT pushbutton and verify that the GTX 330 ES annunciates
IDENT on the upper left of the display for approximately 20 seconds.

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3. Ramp Test

a. On the test set, press the XPDR mode key to return to the XDPR Auto Test
screen.
-NOTE-

If Automatic Airborne Determination senses the helicopter is

on the ground, the GTX 330 will not respond to ATCRBS or
Mode S All-Call interrogations regardless of the operating
mode.

b. Set WOG SW 3260S1 (skid) or 3260S9 (wheel gear) to the OPEN state for AIR
mode.

c. Press the RUN TEST softkey to start auto test. TESTING is displayed at the
bottom of the screen. Verify on completion of the test that a PASS is indicated
at the top of the screen.

-NOTE-

Any warnings/errors are identified by an arrow symbol to the

left of the item.

d. On the Auto Test screen, verify that the AA (Aircraft Address displayed in HEX
and (OCTAL), TAIL (Aircraft Tail Number), and FLT ID are correct.

-NOTE-

If the FLIGHT ID (Aircraft Identification) is not entered in the

transponder, then the FLIGHT ID field on the test set is
zero (0).

Record AA_____________________________
Record TAIL____________________________
Record FLT ID__________________________

-NOTE-

Depending on the country where the test is performed

selection may be different.

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 e. Press the TEST LIST softkey to display test list items 1 through 17 (displayed
over two screens). Except where noted, verify that the line items listed below
are identified as PASS:-: PASS:
() 1 A/C DECDR/SLS
() 2 A/C F1/F2 SPACE/WIDTH
() 3 POWER/FREQ
() 4 S ALL-CALL
() 5 S REPLY TIMING
() 6 S REPLY
() 7 UF0
() 8 UF4
() 9 UF5
() 10 UF11
() 11 UF16
( )* 12 UF20 = NO REPLY
( )* 13 UF21 = NO REPLY
( )** 14 UF24 = NOT CAP
() 15 ELEMENTARY SURV 1
() 16 ELEMENTARY SURV 2
() 17 ENHANCED SURV = NOT CAP

Notes:

*Transponders without active subsystems capable of accepting Comm. A data do not

reply to UF20 and UF21 interrogations. An ADLP (Air Data Link Processor) is required
to accept Comm. A data. ADLP is reserved for future data link applications. NO REPLY
is indicated.

**The BDS 1.0 Data link Capability Report determines level of transponder under test.
If a Level <3 is reported, test is not run. Since GTX 330 ES is a Level 2 transponder,
NOT CAPABLE is indicated.

4. Mode C Altitude Reporting

a. Verify ALT (Mode C altitude reporting) mode is selected, as indicated by ALT
annunciation on the GTX 330 ES.

b. On RH-DU, set the BARO setting to 29.92 inches of mercury (1013.2 millibars),
as required, by pressing the BARO softkey R6, adjusting RID to 29.92 and
pressing RID.

c. Execute the XPDR Auto Test and verify the indicated altitude of the transponder
test set display is within ±125 feet of the RH-DU altimeter (on-side ADC
source). Record values.

RH-DU ___________________ Feet

XPDR Test Set _____________Feet

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 d. Verify satisfactory completion of test of modes A, C, and S interrogations.

5. ADS-B Ramp Test

a. Make sure WOG SW 3260S1 (skid) or 3260S9 (wheel gear) is set to the OPEN
state for AIR mode and on the GTX 330 ES make sure ADS-B TX is set ON.

b. On the IFR 6000, press the SETUP key until the SETUP XPDR screen is
displayed.

-NOTE-

If not set previously The LAT and LONG need to be entered

into the test set. See the IFR 6000 manual.

c. Press the ADS-B SETUP softkey to display the SETUP ADS-B screen and then
use the NEXT PARAM or PREV PARAM softkeys to select parameters with the
following settings:

( ) POS DECODE: GLOBAL

( ) ADSB MON: DF17
( ) GICB: DF20
( ) LAT:
( ) LONG:

Record the LAT:_________________GPS LAT in Deg, Min, Sec N or S.

Record the LONG:_______________GPS LONG in Deg, Min, Sec N or S.

d. Verify that the LAT/LONG corresponds with either the GNS 430W and
GNS 530W indicated positions by selecting the System page, followed by the
GPS Status page on either system.

-NOTE-

The ADS-B MON screen will indicate that the BDS is either
AVAIL (squitter captured), NO SQTR (squitter not captured),
or NOT CAP (squitter not supported).

e. Press the XPDR mode key until the ADS-B/GICB main menu screen is
displayed and then press the ADS-B MON softkey to display the ADS-B MON
list screen.

f. Press the BDS ON softkey to enable all listed items and then press the RUN
TEST softkey to start the test.

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 g. Verify that the following status is indicated on the ADS-B MON screen for the
listed BDS registers below.

() BDS 0,5 AIRBORNE POS: AVAIL

() BDS 0,6 SURFACE POS : NO SQTR
() BDS 0,8 IDENT & CAT : AVAIL
() BDS 0,9 AIRBORNE VEL : AVAIL
() BDS 6,1 A/C STATUS ST1 AVAIL
() BDS 6,1 A/C STATUS ST2 NO SQTR
() BDS 6,2 TSS SUBTYPE 0 NOT CAP*
() BDS 6,2 TSS SUBTYPE 1 NOT CAP
() BDS 6,5 A/C O/P STATUS AIR: AVAIL
() BDS 6,5 A/C O/P STATUS SUR: NO SQTR
() BDS 0,A TEST MSG S: NO SQTR

-NOTE-

*If transponder has software Version 8.01 onwards, this line

will read NO SQTR.

6. Enhanced Surveillance Test

a. Press the XPDR mode key until the ADS-B/GICB main menu screen is
displayed, and then press the GICB softkey to display the GICB list screen.

b. Press the RUN TEST softkey to start test.

c. Verify the following status indicated on the GICB screen for the listed BDS
registers below:

( ) BDS 5, 0 TRACK & TURN: AVAIL

( ) BDS 6, 0 HDG & SPEED: AVAIL

d. Select the BDS 5.0 screen and verify that the valid ROLL ANGLE value given is
similar to the attitude indication on the RH-DU PFD.

e. Select the BDS 6.0 screen and verify that the valid MAG HDG value given is
similar to the heading indication on the RH-DU PFD.

f. Return WOG switch to closed state (GROUND).

g. Reinstall center crew belly panel assembly.

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 -NOTE-

The following testing is not required if the Traffic Information

System (TIS) is not active or not used. TIS coverage may
differ or may not be available, depending on the
region/country location.

7. Traffic Information Service (TIS) and TA Mute

a. Refer to the GTX 330 ES configuration setup and access the second page of
the GTX 330 ES operational configuration.

b. Set the SQUAT SWITCH value to NO. Turn XPDR power to OFF. Turn XPDR
power to ON and verify that the display indicates ON. Position the test set within
80 to 100 inches and in line of site of the bottom transponder antenna.

c. On test set, press the TCAS mode key twice to obtain the TIS screen.

d. On test set, press the SETUP softkey to display the SET UP TIS screen.

e. Select RF PORT. Set to ANTENNA.

f. Select ANT RANGE. Set to the horizontal range of the IFR 6000 antenna to the
helicopter transponder antenna.

g. Select ANT HEIGHT. Set to setup height from IFR 6000 antenna to transponder
antenna.

h. Select ANT CABLE. Set to actual cable length “X feet”. Enter the CABLE LOSS
value as identified on ANT CABLE. No entry required for DIR CABLE LOSS.

i. Select ANT GAIN (dBi). Set 1.03 GHz and 1.09 GHz antenna gain to figures
identified on supplied directional antenna.

j. Select UUT ADDRESS. Set to AUTO (MANUAL address IGNORED).

k. Select TCAS key to obtain the TIS operation screen and then set TARGET
number to 1.

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l. Enter the following target parameters:

BRG (deg) 0
RNG (nm) 1.125
ALT (ft) 1500
ALT RATE CLIMB
HDG (deg) 0
TRAFFIC PROX

m. Set XPDR to ALT mode. Verify ALT indicated on the display. Turn power on for
the GNS No. 1 and GNS No. 2 systems.

n. Select the Traffic page (turn right outer and inner rotary controls to select the
NAV No. 3 page) on both systems. Use the RNG key, as required, on GNS
units to select 2NM range.

o. Verify OPER is indicated in the upper right corner on the Traffic page for
GNS No. 1 and GNS No. 2. (If STBY is indicated, push the lower right rotary
control and rotate the outer control to select OPER.) Traffic data will be
indicated after approximately 15 seconds.

p. Verify that both the GNS No. 1 and GNS No. 2 Traffic pages indicate HDG (i.e.,
confirms valid receipt of on-side DU (IAS GCTL A429)) data.

q. Power on the audio control panel. On Test Set, Press RUNS TEST.

r. On the GNS No. 1 and GNS No. 2, verify the following symbol and color
presented on the Traffic pages:

• One Proximity Advisory (PA) symbol, represented as a hollow cyan

diamond with arrow pointing up, with a +15 digital display.

s. Monitor the crew headset. On test set, change the traffic field from PROX to
TRFC. Verify that the traffic alert is heard over the headset.

t. On the GNS No. 1 and GNS No. 2 units, verify that the following symbol is
presented on the TRAFFIC pages:

• One Traffic Advisory (TA) symbol represented as a solid yellow circle with
an arrow pointing up, with a +15 digital display.

u. Verify, after approximately 59 seconds on the GNS No. 1 and GNS No. 2 Traffic
pages, that the audio alert TRAFFIC UNAVAILABLE is heard over the
headset.

v. Reconfigure XPDR with the SQUAT SWITCH to a value + YES. Turn XPDR
power off/on to store configuration.

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w. Turn off XPDR.

x. Turn Off aircraft power.

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