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SECTION 2 GOODRICH

STORMSCOPE INTERFACE

NOTE: The Stormscope is not intended for

hazardous thunderstorm penetration. Displayed

weather information is approved for weather

avoidance only. Refer to the WX-500 User's

Guide for a detailed description of Stormscope

operation.

The Goodrich STORMSCOPE WX-500 Series II

Weather Mapping Sensor is a passive weather avoidance

system that detects electrical discharges associated with

thunderstorms within a 200-nm radius of the aircraft. The

STORMSCOPE measures relative bearing and distance

of thunderstorm-related electrical activity and reports

the information to the display. Interfaces are currently

only available for the WX-500 Series II STORMSCOPE

System.

The power-up self-test (Figure 2-1) ensures that the

WX-500 functions are operating properly. An error

message is displayed on the Message Page if data is no

longer being received.

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In addition to the power-up test, the WX-500 performs

a continuous self-test.

performed several times per minute. A user-initiated test

can also be performed. The WX-500 Pilot' s Guide lists all

of the possible faults, probable causes, and recommended

actions if system failures are noted.

Performing a user-initiated test:

From the default Nav Page, turn the small right

knob to select the Weather Page.

Press the MENU Key to display the Page

Menu.

Turn the small right knob to select 'Self-Test?'

(Figure 2-2).

Press the ENT Key.

400/500 Series Display Interfaces

SECTION 2

STORMSCOPE INTERFACE

Figure 2-1 Stormscope Power Up Page

This continuous self-test is

Figure 2-2 Weather Page Menu

2-1