User's Manual

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TCAS 3000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
34−43−23
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15 Dec 2005
10. Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, FAR Part 25.1529
Maintenance requirements and instructions for Continued Airworthiness of the TCAS 3000
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System components are contained in the paragraphs that
follow:
Installation of the TCAS 3000 on an aircraft by Supplemental Type Certificate or Form 337
obligates the aircraft operator to include the maintenance information provided by this manual
in the operator’s AMMl and the operator’s Aircraft Scheduled Maintenance Program.
A. Maintenance information for the TCAS 3000 (system description, removal, installation,
testing, etc.) is contained in this manual.
B. LRU part numbers and other necessary part numbers contained in this manual should be
placed into the aircraft operator’s appropriate aircraft illustrated parts catalog (IPC).
C. Wiring diagram information contained in this manual should be placed into the aircraft
operator’s appropriate aircraft Wiring Diagram Manuals.
D. The TCAS 3000 components are considered on−condition units and no additional
maintenance is required other than a check for security and operation at normal
inspection intervals.
E. If a system component is inoperative, remove unit, secure cables and wiring, collar
applicable switches and circuit breakers, and placard them inoperative. Revise
equipment list and weight and balance as applicable prior to flight and make a log book
entry that unit was removed (refer to FAR Part 91.213 or the aircraft’s Minimum
Equipment List [MEL]).
F. The TCAS 3000 components can be repaired only at a factory authorized repair center or
an appropriately rated FAA Part 145 repair station.
G. Once repaired, reinstall the LRU in the aircraft in accordance with the original Form 337
approved data or instructions in this manual. Do a Return to Service test of the system
and approve it for return to service with a log book entry in accordance with the
requirements specified in FAR Part 43.9.