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The outer knob on the left hand dual concentric switch
selects the Traffic Advisory display range in nautical
miles. The selected range is annunciated on the traffic
display. The range annunciation is the maximum dis-
played range to the front of the aircraft. The selected
range has no effect on the TCAS logic giving TAs.

Note: Selected range is displayed in the upper right hand corner of a
TA/VSI.

The inner concentric knob on the left may include an on/off switch (clock-
wise = on) and when pushed selects Traffic Advisory altitude display lim-
its (Above, Normal or Below). The Above/Below select knob has no
effect on the TCAS logic giving TAs.

ABOVE 8700 feet above; 2700 feet below. Typically used during climb
phase of flight.

NORMAL 2700 feet above; 2700 feet below. Typically used during en
route phase of flight.

BELOW 2700 feet above; 8700 feet below. Typically used during
descent phase of flight.

Note: All knobs are continuous rotatory and do not roll over or stop.

KFS 578A FUNCTION SELECTOR, ATC CODE SELECT & MOMEN-
TARY TCAS DISPLAY FLIGHT LEVEL SELECT

The outer concentric knob on the right selects the Mode S and TCAS
mode of operation.

Rotating the function knob (CCW) to the TST position
initiates a comprehensive self test lasting approxi-
mately eight seconds. All segments of the display
are illuminated for 2 seconds, then the code window
will display the encoded altitude for four seconds,
then the control unit will return to the previously
selected mode. (Refer to the Test section in the
Appendix for a detailed description of test functions.)

Controls and Displays

CAS 66A Pilot's Guide

Effective Date 6/04

006-08746-0000 Rev 6

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OFF

RANGE

PUSH

^

^

TST

SBY

ON

ALT

VFR

TA

PUSH

FL

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