User Manual

Operational Controls
System Configuration (Cont.)
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2.2RADAR DISPLAY INDICATOR
Figure 2.2-1.MFD Display
The MFD displays green, yellow and red moving maps of weather and
surface features.
The choice of two weather modes, three search modes and antenna scan
of 60 or 120 degrees is selected by the pilot. A target alert feature is active
in the weather alert mode, and a movable track cursor helps the pilot plan
his flight around severe weather. A beacon mode enables the display of
beacon locations and a code feature identifies the beacons. Beacon
Formatting allows for the display of either standard or DO-172 type
beacons. This information can be displayed in any of eight separate ranges.
Rainfall per hour Ground Return Color
0-1 mm No significant return Dark
1-4 mm Light Green
1-12 mm Medium Yellow
12 mm or more Heavy Red
3.0OPERATIONAL CONTROLS
3.1FUNCTION SELECTOR – CP-113K CONTROL PANEL
OFF Removes system power.
STBY System is operationally ready; no display.
TEST
Displays a test pattern without transmitting, identified by
TEST and RT FAULT.
ON System transmits in normal operation.
60°
Directs the antenna to sector scan 60° about the boresight
of the aircraft. This position will work in weather, search
(map), and beacon modes.
Figure 3.1-1.CP-113K Control Panel