# ACSS Service Bulletin 9003500-34-6016

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
Printed in U.S.A. Page 1 of 34 
 
Transmittal Information 
ACSS Publication Number 8008223-001 
ATA Service Bulletin 9003500-34-6016 
 
NAVIGATION - 
TRAFFIC ALERT AND COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM - 
TCAS 3000SP COMPUTER UNIT – Part No. 9003500-10802 – Updates 
TCAS 3000SP (Surveillance Processor) Computer Units to Part Number 
9003500-10803.  Installs New SafeRoute™ Operating Software Part No. 
9000660-015, from Master Media, Part No. 9400001-013F to Incorporate 
Updates to Interference Limiting Functionality. 
 
EXPORT ADMINISTRATION REGULATIONS (EAR) NOTICE 
This technical data is controlled under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ECCN 7E994 and may not 
be exported to a Foreign Person, either in the U.S. or abroad, without the proper authorization of the U.S. 
Department of Commerce. 
 
LEGAL NOTICE 
This document and the information disclosed herein are proprietary data of Aviation Communication and 
Surveillance Systems, LLC.  Neither this document nor the information contained herein shall be reproduced, 
used, or disclosed to others without the written authorization of Aviation Communication and Surveillance 
Systems, LLC. 
This document is being furnished in confidence by Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems, LLC.  The 
information disclosed herein falls within exemption (b) (4), Freedom of Information Act, (5 USC 552), and the 
prohibitions of the Disclosure of Confidential Information Generally (18 USC 1905). 
Implementation of this software update described in this Service Bulletin involves changes to software.  The 
software required to effect this update is copyrighted by ACSS.  License to use this software to perform the 
modifications set forth in this Service Bulletin shall be granted by ACSS in accordance with terms and conditions 
to be entered into between ACSS and the customer. 
 
SUMMARY 
This Service Bulletin gives instructions for the installation of new TCAS 3000SP Operating 
Software from Master Media Compact Flash card (CF), Part No. 9400001-013F.  The CF card 
installs new operating software, Part No. 9000660-015, which upgrades TCAS 3000SP 
(Surveillance Processor) Computer Unit Part No. 9003500-10802 to Part No. 9003500-10803.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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SUMMARY (Cont.) 
Refer to Section 1.C on Page 5 for a list of the changes that are a part of new TCAS Product 
Software, Part No. 9000660-015. 
NOTE: The work described in this Service Bulletin can be completed on board the aircraft or 
on a TCAS 2000 Manual Test Station (MTS).

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
Printed in U.S.A. Page 3 of 34 
 
REVISION HISTORY 
Revisions to ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 (ACSS Pub. No. 8008223-001) are 
summarized in Table 2 below. 
 
Table 1.  Service Bulletin Revisions 
Revision Date of Release 
Initial Release May 27, 2010 
Revision 1 February 4, 2011 
NOTE: This Service Bulletin obeys ASD-STE100 Simplified Technical English guidelines and 
ATA iSpec2200 specifications, wherever practicable. 
 
Table 2.  Revisions Summary 
Revision Page Change Made 
1 VAR Made minor changes in the document to agree with current ACSS 
format and style standards.   
 1 Added Export Administration Regulations (EAR) notice.  
 1, 8, 12 Removed references to Part Availability.  
 5 Removed the first sentence in the first paragraph in Section 1.B. 
Added Concurrent Requirement. HW Mod D must be done before or 
at the same time as this conversion / modification. 
 5, 7, 19, 
25 
Removed Section L. Test Program information is available in other 
sections of the Service Bulletin or in the “Testing and Fault Isolation” 
section of the Component Maintenance Manual (CMM). Removed all 
references to test procedures/software that are included in the CMM 
and referred operators to the CMM. 
 12 Updated Table 4 to include options for updating labels  that have a 
2D barcode and those that do not. 
 13 Added new information to Section C. (2). This section identifies 
commercially available items supplied by the operator. 
 15 Removed misplaced duplicate Warning.  
 18 Added note to make sure aircraft is on the ground during part 
number verification. Added Step m) to choose the applicable unit. 
 24 Updated note in Section F, Step (6) to make sure that HW Mod D is 
identified.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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Revision Page Change Made 
1 (Cont.) 27, 28 Added Table 8. Updated Table 9 and Table 10 to show field names 
for part number validation when the CVI Tool is used. 
 31 Replaced Figure 3 with new Figure showing CVI Part Number 
Verification Tool – Dialog Box.  Updated Figure 4.  CVI Part Number 
Verification Tool – Verification Window

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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1. PLANNING INFORMATION 
A. Effectivity 
This Service Bulletin is applicable to Part Numbers 9003500-10802. 
B. Concurrent Requirements 
Hardware Modification D must be done before or at the same time as this conversion / 
modification.   
• ACSS Publication No. 8008296-001 (ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-0006) 
– Installs an update to the Surveillance Processor Boot Code. 
If a TCAS 2000 Manual Test Station (MTS) is used to load the operational software, 
one of the Service Bulletins that follow must be done before or in conjunction with this 
Bulletin: 
• ACSS ATE Service Bulletin No. 8007622-001 (ATA Service Bulletin No. 
9003500-34-6000) - installs test program 9000767-001 for PC with Windows NT 
operating system  
or  
• ACSS ATE Service Bulletin 8008093-001 (ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-
6009) - installs test program 9000950-001 for PC with Windows XP operating 
system.  
C. Reason 
New Operational Software, Part No. 9000660-015, incorporates updates to the 
Interference Limiting functionality.  These updates improve tracking of nearby Mode-S 
intruders in high density environments.  Customers upgrading from older software 
versions of TCAS will also gain the benefit of minor changes that have been 
incorporated into later software releases.  
This Service Bulletin updates TCAS 3000SP Computer Units to Part No. 
9003500-10803. 
D. Description 
This Service Bulletin gives instructions for installing new Operational Software Part No. 
9000660-015, from Compact Flash (CF) card, Part No. 9400001-013F, on board the 
aircraft or by final Acceptance Test on a TCAS 2000 Manual Test Station (MTS).   
This Service Bulletin also includes instructions for installing a new software tear-off 
label on the front of the unit to identify the new dash number.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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NOTE: Some units have Product Identification labels made of metalized polyester 
material.  New tear-off labels are all made with white polyester.  A mixture of 
materials on an updated Product Identification Label is permitted. 
When this software upgrade is done at an ACSS-Authorized Service Center, new 
ACSS labels can be installed, if necessary.  
E. Compliance 
This Service Bulletin is highly recommended because it has an effect on aircraft 
safety.  This Service Bulletin has been written in support of a potential FAA 
Airworthiness Directive.  Do this conversion as soon as possible.  The FAA 
Airworthiness Directive will identify the compliance schedule. 
F. Approval / Authorization Granted 
The content of this Service Bulletin is reviewed and approved by the FAA. 
This Service Bulletin includes the information that follows: 
(1) Gives TCAS 3000SP unit modification instructions from the manufacturer. 
(2) Gives authorization for the installation and operation of the modified TCAS 
3000SP unit on aircraft as identified below: 
Aircraft Previously Equipped With…   New Approved Part Nos. 
9003500-10802 to 9003500-10803 
 
After completing this FAA-approved modification, it is the responsibility of the aircraft 
operator to get “Return to Service” authorization, if necessary, from the applicable 
regulatory authorities. 
G. Manpower 
When the modification described in this Service Bulletin is done on board the aircraft, 
approximately 0.5 work hours are necessary to complete the work. 
Approximately 0.5 work hours are necessary when the modification is done on a TCAS 
2000 Manual Test Station (MTS).  Approximately 1.0 work-hour is necessary to 
complete Final Test of the unit using manual test procedures. 
H. Weight and Balance 
This modification does not change weight and balance. 
I. Electrical Load Data 
This modification does not change electrical load data.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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J. Software Accomplishment Summary 
Software is changed by this conversion/modification. 
Work activities and procedures described in this software update meet the 
requirements of RTCA Document DO-178B, Software Considerations in Airborne 
Systems and Equipment Certification. 
K. References 
(1) Reference Documents 
The document identified in Table 3 is for reference only and is not necessary to 
implement this Service Bulletin.  Subsequent revisions to the document are 
permitted. 
Table 3.  Reference Documents 
Document Number Revision Title 
FAA Best Practices Document 22 Dec. 2000 Scrap or Salvageable Parts and 
Materials 
 
(2) Related Service Bulletins 
None 
L. Other Publications Affected 
As a consequence of this Service Bulletin, ACSS will revise the documents in the list 
that follows: 
• Surveillance Processor Computer Unit Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), 
ACSS Pub. No. 8002231-002 (ATA No. 34-43-26) 
• Surveillance Processor System Description and Installation Manual (SDIM), 
ACSS Pub. No. 8007091-001 (ATA No. 34-43-25). 
The Airworthiness Analysis is not changed. 
The Testing is not changed. 
M. Interchangeability or Intermixability of Parts 
This is not applicable to the changes outlined in the Service Bulletin.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
Printed in U.S.A. Page 8 of 34 
 
2. MATERIAL INFORMATION 
A. Price and Availability 
(1) Software License Agreement 
New Product Software is necessary for the update described in this Service 
Bulletin.  ACSS must be in possession of a completed ACSS Software License 
Agreement before it will ship an order. 
A signed Software License Agreement is not usually necessary for software 
upgrades done at an ACSS Authorized Service Center.  If a copy of the Software 
is necessary, ACSS must be in possession of a completed Software License 
Agreement before it will ship the Software. 
If a current Software License Agreement is on file at ACSS, only an Addendum to 
this Agreement is necessary for this Software upgrade. 
(2) Pricing and Availability 
Pricing for this Service Bulletin is available from:  
ACSS Order Administration or ACSS Service Center 
For contact information, refer to Paragraph 2.A(3), Placing an Order. 
Pricing for this Service Bulletin is different for customers who use on-board data 
loading or their own shop procedures to complete this upgrade.  ACSS has 
different pricing for units that customers send to ACSS for this upgrade. 
NOTE:  1. A shop Bench Test Fee is applicable for those units sent to ACSS 
for this Software upgrade and will be based on current catalog 
pricing. 
NOTE:  2. Other repairs will be quoted separately.  Please speak or write to an 
ACSS Customer Order Administrator for scheduling information 
before sending a unit for repair or modification.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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(3) Placing an Order 
Use a standard Purchase Order (PO) form, or complete the ACSS Service 
Bulletin Materials Order Form (OA-009) shown on Page 10. To expedite your 
order, include all of the information in the list that follows: 
• A Purchase Order Number 
• Reference to this Service Bulletin: 
ATA Part No. 9003500-34-6016 (ACSS Pub No. 8008223-001) 
• Aircraft Type 
• Unit Original Part Number 
• Unit Serial Number(s)  
• Price of modification for each unit  
• Part Number(s) being ordered (Refer to Table 4 on Page 12 for a list of part 
numbers and order only those parts that are applicable to the unit to be 
updated.) 
• Quantity ordered 
• Bill-to address/instructions 
• Ship-to address/instructions 
• Freight carrier Account number and special shipping instructions 
When ordering software and/or parts, send Purchase Orders to: 
Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) 
Attn: Customer Order Administration 
19810 N. 7th Ave 
Phoenix, AZ 85027-4741 USA 
Phone: (623) 445-7040 
Fax: (623) 445-7004 
or e-mail: acss.orderadmin@L-3com.com 
NOTE: All orders are subject to a standard lead time of 2 weeks to give 
sufficient time for documentation validation and order preparation. 
When sending units to an ACSS Service Center, send Purchase Orders to: 
Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) 
Attn: Customer Order Administration 
19810 N. 7th Ave 
Phoenix, AZ 85027-4741 USA 
Phone: (623) 445-7030 
Fax: (623) 445-7002 
or e-mail: acss.phxrepair@L-3com.com

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
Printed in U.S.A. Page 10 of 34 
 
ACSS SERVICE BULLETIN  
MATERIALS ORDER FORM 
To secure the rights to use ACSS software, ACSS requires the completion of a Software License Agreement and Appendix.  If a 
current Software License Agreement exists with ACSS, the customer is only required to sign an Appendix to the Agreement for t he 
software being ordered.  Based on the information  in this order form, ACSS Order Administration will complete the Appendix and/or 
the Software License Agreement and forward it to the customer for signatures. 
The Software License Agreement, or Appendix, must be signed and received by ACSS prior to shipment of the order. 
ALL of the following information MUST be completed for ACSS to quickly and efficiently process this software order. 
     
Customer Name  * Customer Purchase Order Number  Date 
     
Unit Original Part Number  Customer Contact Name  Customer Contact Email Address 
     
A/C Type  Applicable ACSS Service Bulletin Pub. No.  Price of Modification for each Unit 
 
Unit Serial Number(s)     Attach additional sheets as necessary to list all of the serial numbers being updated by this software order.  
* This completed form may be used as the formal Purchase Order (PO) or may be used as an information sheet attached to the PO. 
PARTS BEING ORDERED (as listed in the applicable Service Bulletin section, ‘Material Necessary for Each Component’) 
Part Number Description Quantity 
   
   
   
   
NOTE:  Each Compact Flash Card/Diskette is capable of performing an unlimited number of upgrades.  Please  order a minimum quantity to meet your needs. 
BILL TO ADDRESS  SHIP TO ADDRESS 
   
   
Freight Carrier and Account Number  Special Shipping Instructions 
SUBMIT THIS ORDER TO: Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS), LLC 
Attn: Customer Order Administration 
19810 North 7th Avenue 
Phoenix, AZ 85027-4741, USA 
Phone: 623.445.7040 
Fax: 623.445.7004 
Email: acss.orderadmin@L-3com.com

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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B. Industry Support Information 
ACSS will not reimburse labor hours for integration of this conversion/modification. 
ACSS’s on-line electronic system gives customers access to a variety of 
product-related publications.  Service Bulletins and Technical Newsletters are 
available at the ACSS Customer Services web site.  Go to: 
http://www.acsscustomerservices.com/CustomerServices.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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C. Material Necessary for Each Component 
(1) Material to be Purchased  
The items listed in Table 4 below are necessary to complete this Service Bulletin. 
Table 4.  Material to Be Purchased  
New 
Part Number 
Name Old 
Part Number 
Qty. Instructions/Disposition 
9400001-013F New Surveillance 
Processor Operational 
Software (Master 
Media) 
9400001-009F A/N 1, 2, 4 
Software Tear Off Labels for -10803 units 
9000359-174  TCAS 3000SP, Label N/A A/N 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 
9000359-251 TCAS 3000SP, Label 
(2D Compatible) 
N/A A/N 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 
A/N = As Necessary 
INSTRUCTIONS/DISPOSITION 
1. For correct disposal of used parts, refer to FAA Best Practices document, Scrap or 
Salvageable Parts and Materials, local regulatory agency, or local Repair Station policy.  
2. Make sure quantities are correct and verifiable.   
3. Include a full list of serial numbers for the units to be modified to make sure you receive the 
correct identification plates.  
4. Each Compact Flash Card (CF) can install an unlimited number of upgrades.  Order a 
minimum quantity to satisfy your needs.  A nominal charge can be applicable to Compact Flash 
Cards. 
5. Necessary only for units that have Product ID labels that do not include a 2D barcode. 
6. Necessary only for units that have Product ID labels that include a 2D barcode.  
7. Labels are made of white polyester material.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
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19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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(2) Material Supplied by the Operator 
 
WARNING  
BEFORE USING A MATERIAL, REFER TO THE 
MANUFACTURER’S MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS FOR 
SAFETY INFORMATION.  SOME MATERIALS CAN BE 
DANGEROUS. 
 
 
CAUTION  
DO NOT USE MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT TO 
MATERIALS SPECIFIED BY ACSS.  MATERIALS THAT ARE 
NOT EQUIVALENT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE 
EQUIPMENT AND CAN VOID ANY WARRANTY. 
 
The items identified in Table 5 on Page 13 are commercially available.  Do not 
order them as part of this Service Bulletin.  Equivalent alternatives are permitted 
for items in the table. 
Table 5.  Operator Supplied Material 
Part/Specification Number Qty. Keyword 
HAZARD CODE 130D A/N Solvent, isopropyl alcohol (99%) - Optional 
source 
HAZARD CODE 203B A/N Ink, black marking, dye-based marker. No. 
33003 Marker, Action, 33 Fine.  
ITW Dymon, Olathe KS (CAGE 1QZC4) 
A/N = As Necessary 
D. Material Necessary for Each Spare 
Same as Section 2.C, Material Necessary for Each Component. 
E. Re-identified Parts 
This reference is not applicable.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
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19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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F. Tooling 
The items identified in Table 6 below are necessary to do the procedures in this 
Service Bulletin.  Equivalent alternatives are permitted.  
Table 6.  Tooling 
Part/Specification Number Qty. Description 
Method 2 – Part Number Verification with Compact Flash Card and PC 
Operator-supplied 1 Windows-based PC 
Operator-supplied A/N A blank CF card 
Various 1 A commercially available CF Read/Write Drive 
 A/N A header file used to read the installed software part 
numbers. Refer to Note 2. 
OR 
Method 3 – Part Number Verification with Remote ACSS VSI/TRA display 
Part/Specification Number Qty. Description 
200F-00083 1 Adapter Cable 
OR 
Method 4 – Part Number Verification with ACSS CVI Part Number Verification Tool  
RS-232  
(Part No. T336255-88) 
1 PC Interface Cable 
9001089-001 1 CVI Part Number Versification Tool.  Refer to Note 3. 
9000903-001  1 Software Configuration File for Surveillance Processor During 
Manufacturing Test Procedure.  Refer to Note 3.  
A/N = As Necessary 
INSTRUCTIONS/DISPOSITION 
1. For correct disposal of used parts, refer to FAA Best Practices document, Scrap or Salvageable 
Parts and Materials, local regulatory agency, or local Repair Station policy. 
2. To request a copy of the header file, send an email to crc.acss@l-3com.com or telephone the 
Customer Response Center at (623) 445-7070. 
3. For order information, refer to Section2.A, Price and Availability, starting on Page 8.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC 
19810 North 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ  85027-4741 
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3. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS 
A. General Information 
 
CAUTION  
ALL DISASSEMBLY AND MODIFICATION PROCEDURES 
MUST BE COMPLETED AT AN ANTISTATIC WORKSTATION.  
REFER TO ESTABLISHED ANTISTATIC PROCEDURES. 
 
 
CAUTION  
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS MOISTURE SENSITIVE 
PARTS.  SPECIAL HANDLING IS NECESSARY. 
 
NOTE:  1. The Paragraphs, Items, Tables, and/or Figure numbers given in this Service 
Bulletin can be found in one of the two manuals in the list below: 
• Surveillance Processor System Description and Installation Manual 
(SDIM), ACSS Pub. No. 8007091-001 (ATA No. 34-43-25) 
• Surveillance Processor Computer Unit Component Maintenance 
Manual (CMM), ACSS Pub. No. 8002231-002 (ATA No. 34-43-26) 
NOTE:  2. Before doing the work in this Service Bulletin, make sure you can read the 
TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit software part numbers from a maintenance 
connection.

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Service Bulletin 
 
Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
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B. Preparation  
(1) Choose an Implementation Method 
Before starting this software upgrade, refer to the Decision Chart shown in Figure 
1 on Page 29 and choose a method for implementation of this upgrade. 
(2) Examine the installed TCAS 3000SP Product Software Part Number. 
Before starting this Software upgrade, use one of the Methods below to make 
sure that verification of the software part number(s) is possible.  If the method 
you use gives a satisfactory result, use the same method to make sure the new 
software installed successfully.   
For a list of initial and new software part numbers, refer to the tables starting on 
Pages 27. 
 
CAUTION  
MAKE SURE THE AIRCRAFT HAS GEAR DOWN AND “WEIGHT 
ON WHEELS” DURING PART NUMBER VERIFICATION OR 
WHILE REPROGRAMMING THE TCAS 3000SP COMPUTER 
UNIT ON BOARD THE AIRCRAFT. 
 
 
CAUTION  
DO NOT START A TCAS SYSTEM POWER CYCLE WHILE YOU 
ARE REPROGRAMMING THE COMPUTER UNIT.  THIS WILL 
RESULT IN A PROGRAMMING FAILURE. 
Method 1 
Software Verification with an Installed VSI/TRA, CDTI, or other display that can 
show extended test data (Cockpit only). 
NOTE: Access to Extended Test Mode is available only on the ground with the 
transponder in STANDBY mode. 
The aircraft configuration must include a cockpit-initiated self−test that starts 
when the operator pushes and holds the TCAS TEST switch for 8−seconds. 
a) Use the extended test mode menu to show the System Status Page, Code  
0013, and examine the installed version of the operating software.  Refer to 
the FAULT ISOLATION section of the Surveillance Processor System 
Description and Installation Manual (SDIM), ACSS Pub. No. 8007091-001 
(ATA No. 34-43-25).

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Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
Revision 01: February 4, 2011   ACSS Publication No. 8008223-001 
 Copyright 2011 
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b) Examine the displayed software part number to make sure the installed part 
numbers agree with the part numbers in Table 9 (Installed Software Part 
Numbers Before This Modification) or Table 10 (Installed Software Part 
Numbers After this Modification) on Page 27 and 28. 
Method 2 (Preferred Method) 
Software Verification with a Standalone PC with an installed or connected CF 
Card Read/Write Drive and a blank CF card. 
a) Procure a header file from ACSS Customer Services.  Refer to Note 2 in 
Table 6 on Page 14 for contact information. 
b) Make a copy of the header file and write it to the blank CF card. 
NOTE: Refer to the CF Read/Write Drive manufacturer’s operating 
instructions. 
c) Open the CF card protective door on the front panel of the TCAS 3000SP 
Computer Unit.  See Figure 5 on Page 32. 
d) Put the CF card into the slot.  Make sure that the disk manufacturer’s label 
with barcode points towards the front panel LEDs. 
NOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE CARD INTO THE CU. 
Result: The XFER IN PROCESS LED blinks to show that the unit is 
reading the CF card. 
Data transfer from the LRU is complete when the XFER IN PROCESS LED 
goes off and the C/F LOAD STATUS LED is continuous green. 
e) When the data transfer is complete, push the CF ejector button to remove 
the CF card and close the CF card protective door.   
f) Start the PC and put the CF card into the CF card reader.  Refer to the 
manufacturer’s instructions to see the card’s contents. 
• A text file (LOG.OUT) shows on the display. 
g) Use a text editor (Microsoft® Word or WordPad) to open the text file and 
see part numbers for the newly installed software. 
h) Do a check to make sure the installed software part numbers agree with the 
part numbers in Table 9 (Installed Software Part Numbers Before This 
Modification) or Table 10 (Installed Software Part Numbers After this 
Modification) on Page 27 and 28.

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Method 3 
Software Verification with a Remote ACSS VSI/TRA display. 
Notes:  
1. This method is valid ONLY if an ACSS VSI/TRA is used. 
2. The external VSI method will not work if pin RMP 12C (Honeywell BCA EFIS 
output format) is grounded as part of the aircraft installation. 
3. A CMC/CFDS-initiated extended self−test is not recognized at the 8−second 
time period.  Extended self-test is available only with some approved TCAS 
control panels. 
The specified aircraft configuration must include a cockpit-initiated self−test that 
starts when the TCAS TEST switch is pushed and held for 8−seconds. 
On some aircraft, you can use a remotely-connected VSI/TRA, Part No. 
4067241-843, -844, -845, -860, -861, -862, -880, -881, -882, -890, -891, or -892 
to do software verification.  During extended test mode, connect the VSI/TRA to 
the J1 front connector on the TCAS 3000SP Computer unit with an adapter cable 
(Part No. 200F−00083). See Figure 2 on Page 30. 
a) Push and hold the self-test button on the controller for 8 seconds or longer. 
b) Make sure the installed software part numbers agree with the part numbers 
in Table 9 (Installed Software Part Numbers Before This Modification) or 
Table 10 (Installed Software Part Numbers After this Modification) on Page 
27 and 28.   
Method 4 
Software Verification with CVI Part Number Verification Tool. 
NOTE: Before starting verification, make sure that the aircraft is on the ground 
and that the unit under test is set to ground mode. 
a) Acquire a copy of the CVI Part Number Verification Tool, Part No. 
9001089-001, and the applicable Software Configuration File Part No. 
9000903-001, from ACSS Customer Services.  Refer to Note 2 in Table 6 
on Page 14 for contact information. 
b) Procure or assemble an RS-232 cable, Part No. T336255-88.  Refer to 
Table 6 on Page 14. 
c) Stop the PC and remove power from the TCAS 3000SP CU.   
d) Connect the RS-232 cable from the PC (9-pin connector) to the J1 front 
connector (53-pin connector) on the TCAS 3000SP CU. 
e) Apply power to the TCAS 3000SP CU.   
f) Start the PC and Microsoft Windows operation.

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g) Use standard Windows procedures to make a folder on Local Disk drive(C:) 
and change the folder name to “9001089”.  
h) Put the CD that contains Configuration File Part No. 9000903-001, into the 
CD drive.  
i) Use standard Windows procedures to copy the configuration text (.ini) file 
from the CD into directory c:\9001089. 
j) Eject the CD. 
k) Put the CVI Part Number Verification Tool disk, Part No. 9001089-001, into 
the CD drive. 
Result: The program will run automatically and open the testexec window.  
NOTE: If the program fails to load, go to Start => Run. You can type 
D:\9001089.exe in the Open field or browse to find the file, 
9001089.exe.  
l) Choose 9001089.exe and double-click to activate the program. 
m) In the Select Unit dialog box, choose the applicable unit under test; for 
example, Surv Proc.  See Figure 3 on Page 31. 
Result: The LabWindows/CVI Test Executive 9001089 window opens. 
n) Choose the applicable part number and software mod from the Select P/N 
dropdown menu and click Start.  See Figure 4 on Page 31. 
Result: The Test Display field shows a list of installed software part 
numbers that are applicable to the unit part number you chose and give a 
PASS/FAIL indication.  
o) Do a check to make sure the installed software part numbers agree with the 
part numbers in Table 9 (Installed Software Part Numbers Before This 
Modification) or Table 10 (Installed Software Part Numbers After this 
Modification) on Page 27 and 28. 
Method 5 
If an upgraded TCAS 2000 Manual Test Station is used to install this upgrade, 
the correct Manufacturing Test Software must be installed. Refer to Section 1.B, 
Concurrent Requirements. 
Refer to the TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION section of Volume II of the 
Surveillance Processor Computer Unit Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), 
ACSS Pub. No. 8002231-002 (ATA No. 34-43-26) for test procedure information. 
C. Disassembly/Inspection/Removal 
No disassembly necessary.

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D. Modification Procedures – On Board the Aircraft or on a Bench System 
NOTE: Before starting this modification, use one of the Software Verification 
Methods in Section 3.B(2) on Page 16 to make sure you can read the 
installed software part numbers. Refer to Table 9 on Page 27 for a list of 
Initial Software Part Numbers. 
Use the procedure that follows to install the software from a CF (Compact Flash) card 
to the TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit (CU) installed on the aircraft. 
NOTE: Before uploading the software, make sure that the aircraft is on the ground.  
This software cannot be uploaded while the aircraft is airborne. 
(1) Procure new Surveillance Processor Master Media CF card, Part No. 9400001-
013F. 
(2) Apply power to the TCAS 3000SP CU.  Wait until all LEDs go off. 
(3) Open the CF card protective door on the front panel of the unit. See Figure 5 on 
Page 32. 
NOTE: Hold the Surveillance Processor Master Media CF card with the ACSS 
product label pointing to the left side of the unit and the manufacturer’s 
label (with barcode) pointing to the right (i.e., in the direction of the front 
panel LEDs).  
(4) Put the CF card into the slot.  
NOTE: DO NOT FORCE THE CARD INTO THE CU. 
Result: If the CF card is put into the CU correctly, all LEDs will come on 
and the TCAS 3000SP CU will restart. 
(5) Monitor the LEDs on the front panel while the new product software uploads from 
the CF card. 
The LEDs will continue to cycle until all of the software files on the CF card are 
loaded onto the TCAS 3000SP Computer unit.

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Table 7.  Software Installation LED Display 
LED Display What it means 
All LEDs come on. The TCAS 3000SP CU is restarting. 
All LEDs go off and the XFER IN 
PROCESS LED blinks. 
The TCAS 3000SP CU is reading the CF card. 
The XFER IN PROCESS LED is 
continuous green. 
The TCAS 3000SP CU is loading the contents of 
the CF card.  
Note:  The loading process takes approximately 
5 minutes. 
The C/F LOAD STATUS LED is 
continuous green. 
The software upload is complete. 
The C/F LOAD STATUS LED is 
red. 
The software upload failed. 
(6) Step (5) will repeat if the DL or FPGA files on the new CF card are different from 
files already loaded on the Surveillance Processor.  If the files are not changed, 
Step (5) occurs one time only. 
(7) When the upload is complete and successful, the CF Load Status LED changes 
to a continuous green. 
NOTE: A red C/F LOAD STATUS LED on the front panel shows that the upload 
was not successful.  The LED correlations are identified in Table 7, 
above. 
(8) Push the CF ejector button on the front panel of the TCAS 3000SP Computer 
Unit and remove the card. 
(9) Close the CF card protective door.  
Result: All LEDs come on and the TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit restarts. 
(10) When all LEDs go off, the unit is ready. 
(11) Remove power from the TCAS 3000SP CU. 
(12) Make sure that the part numbers of the new software are correct.  Use the same 
Verification method you used to do a check of the initial software part numbers.  
Refer to Paragraph 3.B(2) on Page 16.  
(13) Remove power from the TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit and disconnect all PC 
Interface cable connections.

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E. Return to Service 
Use the System Self−Test procedures referred to in the ADJUSTMENT/TEST System 
Self-Tests section of the Surveillance Processor System Description and Installation 
Manual (SDIM), ACSS Pub. No. 8007091-001 (ATA No. 34-43-25). 
Refer to the AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) specified for the aircraft.

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F. Identification Label Update – On Board the Aircraft or on a Bench System 
 
WARNING 
WHEN HANDLING SOLVENTS, MAKE SURE THERE IS 
SUFFICIENT VENTILATION IN THE WORK AREA.  USE 
APPLICABLE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT INHALATION OF 
VAPORS AND EXPOSURE OF FUMES TO FLAME. 
 
After you are sure that installation of the new product software was successful, use the 
applicable procedure below to update the identification label(s) on the TCAS 3000SP 
CU.  The new TCAS 3000SP part numbers will be 9003500-10803.  
(1) Procure the applicable preprinted software tear-off label.  Refer to the chart 
below and to Table 4 on Page 12 to identify which labels are necessary: 
Unit Part No. 2D Barcode on ID Label No 2D Barcode on ID Label 
9003500-10803 9000359-251 9000359-174 
 
NOTE: Some CUs have Product Identification labels made of metalized polyester 
material.  New tear-off labels are all made with white polyester.  A mixture of 
materials on an updated Product Identification Label is permitted. 
(2) Use a utility knife or razorblade to carefully remove only the bottom software Mod 
part of the Product Identification Label on the front of the CU.  See Figure 6 and 
Figure 7 on Page 33. 
(3) Keep the label you removed in Step (2) above.  Refer to local policy for correct 
disposal instructions. 
(4) Carefully clean the software label area with isopropyl alcohol and give the 
surface sufficient time to dry. 
(5) Remove the Software Mod Tear-off Label from its backing and install the label in 
the same location as the label you removed in Step (2) above.  
NOTE: Do not put marks on the SW Mod status table.  No software 
Modifications are installed with this upgrade.

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(6) Use a black indelible pen to completely conceal the letters A, B, C, and D in the 
Hardware Mod block of the Product Identification label.  See Figure 9 on Page 
34. 
NOTE: Some units will have Hardware Mod A identified on the Product 
Identification Label.  For other units, the newly installed media, Part No. 
9400001-013F, includes the updates necessary for Hardware Mod A, 
Hardware Mod B, and Hardware Mod C.  ACSS Pub. No. 8008296-001 
installs the updates necessary for Hardware Mod D and must be done 
before starting the modification referred to in this Service Bulletin.  Refer 
to Section 1.B, Concurrent Requirements, on Page 5. The label must be 
updated to show the new Hardware Mod status.

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G. Modification Procedures – At a Service Center with a TCAS 2000 MTS 
When a TCAS 2000 Manual Test Station (MTS) is used to install new Product 
Software, use the procedure that follows: 
(1) Do a Final Test to make sure all system parameters are fully functional.  Refer to 
the TESTING AND FAULT ISOLATION section of Surveillance Processor 
Computer Unit Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), ACSS Pub. No. 
8002231-002 (ATA No. 34-43-26) for test procedure information. 
(2) During functional testing, use the procedures and instructions in the TCAS 
3000SP CMM to complete the software modification described in this Service 
Bulletin. 
Refer to the Acceptance Test Procedure for Surveillance Processor, ACSS Pub. 
No. 8002217-002, Appendix A, for software loading procedures 
H. Identification Label Update - At an ACSS-Authorized Service Center 
If the work described in this Service Bulletin is done at an ACSS-Authorized Service 
Center, the full Product Identification Label can be replaced to show the new part 
number. 
NOTE: Full Product Identification Labels can only be installed at an ACSS-
Authorized Service Center.  All other Service Centers must obey the 
instructions in Section 3.F (Identification Label Update – On Board the 
Aircraft or on a Bench System) on Page 23 to update existing Product 
Identification Labels. 
(1) Identify and examine the Identification Labels on the front of the TCAS 3000SP 
CU.  Choose one of the steps below to update the Product Identification Label: 
a) If replacement of the full label is necessary, refer to the Surveillance 
Processor Computer Unit Component Maintenance Manual (CMM), ACSS 
Pub. No. 8002231-002 (ATA No. 34-43-26). 
 
OR 
b) If there is no 2D barcode on the label, use the instructions in Section 3.F 
(Identification Label Update – On Board the Aircraft or on a Bench System) 
on Page 23 to update Product Identification Labels.  See Figure 6 on Page 
33 for reference.  
 
OR 
c) If the label includes a 2D barcode, use ACSS Pub. No. 8007628-001 (ATA 
Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-0001) to replace the entire Product 
Identification Label with the new ACSS 2D barcode label.  See Figure 7 on 
Page 33.

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Release Date:  May 27, 2010   ATA Service Bulletin No. 9003500-34-6016 
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(2) Use a black indelible pen to completely conceal the letters A, B, C, and D in the 
Hardware Mod block of the Product Identification label.  See Figure 9 on Page 
34. 
NOTE: Do not put marks on the SW Mod status table.  No software 
modifications are installed with this upgrade. 
This completes the upgrade of TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit, Part No. 
9003500-10802 to Part No. 9003500-10803.

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Table 8.  Field Reference Table for Part Number Verification 
Software Field 
Names 
Method 2  
LOG.OUT Header File 
See Note below. 
Method 4 
CVI Tool 
See Note below. 
OP I Software Application Software Appl Software P/N 
OP II Software – P2 OP SW PN 
P1 Data Loader Data Loader Copy 1 Data Load Copy 1 P/N 
P2 Data Loader – P2 Data Loader 1 P/N 
IO FPGA I/O FPGA Copy 1 IO FPGA Copy 1 P/N 
RF FPGA RF FPGA RF FPGA P/N 
ACF Configuration Settings Part Number Config Settings P/N 
ASDB ASDB ASDB P/N 
NOTE: It is possible that the Verification Method you choose will not output every installed 
part number shown in the tables that follow.  The purpose for doing a validation 
before starting the modification is to make sure that the tool you use can 
communicate with the LRU. It is not necessary to do a verification of every part 
number when doing this step. 
 
Table 9.  Installed Software Part Numbers Before This Modification 
Affected Part No. 9003500 -10802 
Master Media Part No. 9400001-009F 
Field Names Part Number CRC 
OP I Software 9000660-010 31F5098F 
P1 Data Loader 9000355-102 D95461F8 
RF FPGA 9003536-005 1BE4D4AB 
ACF 9000776-006 79662FCC 
ASDB 9200002-00105 373FEA3F

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Table 10.  Installed Software Part Numbers After this Modification 
Affected Part No. 9003500 -10803 
Master Media Part No. 9400001-013F 
Field Names Part Number CRC 
OP I Software 9000660-015 DC48D1DB 
P1 Data Loader 9000355-103 CDE19B90 
RF FPGA 9003536-006 A2281243 
ACF 9000776-008 8692EE7E 
ASDB 9200002-00107 7A7AFB3B 
NOTE: TCAS 3000SP Product Software that is released after the release of Part No. 
9400001-013F is not included in Table 10 above.

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ACSS®  Thales Company on
Service Bulletin
Decision Logic if updating SafeRoute ™ Operational Software
onboard aircraft is an option
Can you read the installed OP Software
Part Number on board the aircraft?
(Refer to Section 3.B for Method options)
Yes  No
Update Unit Onboard Aircraft  Update completed at Service Center
Read installed Part Numbers (if  Send unit to Service
available) on cockpit system  Center for update
Upload new software from  Service Center updates
Compact Flash Card  and returns unit
Verify upload by reading
new software Part Number
Perform system
Return-to-Service
Customer installs updated
unit in aircraft
Install new software Tear-Off  AA9003500-001-DF
label or identify new Software Mod
on Product ID Label
Customer completes aircraft
certification documentation
update with authorities
Figure 1. TCAS 3000SP (Surveillance Processor) Computer Decision Chart
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ACSS®
lemmunication  compar
Service Bulletin
J1  MOUNTING
CONNECTOR  TRAY
(ARINC 615)
VSI/TRA
4067241-843-844
-845 -860  TCAS
-861 -862  3000SP
-880-881  Computer
882-890  Unit
-891 -892
ADAPTER CABLE
(P/N 200F-00083)
41-PIN MATING  53-PIN MATING
CONNECTOR  CONNECTOR
(ARINC 615)
Figure 2. Remote VSI/TRA to TCAS 3000SP Computer Interconnect
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"Surv Proc" is the Surveillance Processor,
Part No. 9003500-XXXXX
E Select Unit  AA9001089-00-002
Select type of unit
TCAS 3000  Surv ProcL  Cancel
Figure 3. CVI Part Number Verification Tool - Dialog Box
# LabWindows/CVI Test Executive 9001089_REV_-
Ele Beport Sequence Test Applications
Description:  Sequence File:  Login Level:  Current Time:
TCAS 3000 Load Software  |Check_SW_Load3000≤  Developer  10:44:51
Sequence Display:  RS232 Com Display:
30 20 Load/Verify OP SW
30_21 Verify UT PN
30  _22 HW Config SW PN
30  24 APP SH PN
30_25 APP SW CRC
30_26 Boot SW PM
30_27 Boot SW CRC
Test Display:
Choose the applicable end item part
number from the drop-down list.
NO DOPWr  AA9001089-00-001
Select P/N
= 9003000-10001-
Start  QUIT
Figure 4. CVI Part Number Verification Tool - Verification Window
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Protective door for
CF Card Slot  NR  900  1WY D3  TCAS  PASS  DISE  TA  Front Panel  LEDS
TCAS
Card Ejector button  FAIL  DISP  RA
TOP
XXXX  ANT  RAD
Identification label  Product  SO 1600 Emi Cal. (WIC  WT 15.61 Lbs  379758  INSP#  BOT  ANT  XPDA  BuS  ALT  C/F Load Status  LED
C/F
LOAD  XPER
STATUS
DATA LOADER  PROCES
CF Manufacturer's  PUSH TO  TEST
Label (with barcode)
Figure 5: Compact Flash Card Orientation for TCAS 3000 and TCAS 3000SP CU
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ACSS®
lemmunication  compar
Service Bulletin
ACSS  19810 N 7TH AVE PHOENIX AZ USA
Install new software  MFR 1WYD3  INSP # DATE
tear-off label below  WT  Lbs
original Product ID
label.  SER  FCC ID P8CT3K-4M
MOD ABCDEFGHJKLMNPRSTU  H/W
PNR 9003500-  MADE IN USA  AA9000359-501-K'
Remove only
the bottom part
of the original
Product ID label.
TCAS SOFTWARE DO-178B LEVEL B MOD
ABCDEFGHJ KLMNPRSTU
Figure 6. Example of a TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit 4MCU Label
(No 2D Barcode)
ACSS  19810 N 7TH AVE PHOENIX AZ USA
Install new software  MFR 1WYD3  INSP # DATE
tear-off label below
original Product ID  WT  Lbs
label.  SER  FCC ID P8CT3K-4M  2D Barcode
H/W  ABCDEFGHJ KLMNPRSTU
MOD _----
PNR 9003500-  MADE IN USA
the bottom part  Remove only  AА 9000359-001-J
of the original
Product ID label.
TCAS SOFTWARE DO-178B LEVEL B MOD
ABCDEFGHJKLMNPRSTU
Figure 7. Example of a TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit 4MCU Label
(With 2D Barcode
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Before installing the new
software tear-off label,
make sure the new dash
number is -10803.
PNR 9003500-  MADE IN USA
TCAS SOFTWARE DO-178B LEVEL B MOD  AA 9000359-003-J
AB CDEFGHJ KLMNPRSTU
Figure 8. Example of a Software Tear-Off Label for the
TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit (2D-Compatible)
ACSS  19810 N 7TH AVE PHOENIX AZ USA
Mod A, Mod B ,  Black ink conceals  Mod C, and  MFR 1WYD3  INSP # DATE  WT  Lbs  New dash number is
Mod D on the H/W  FCC ID P8CT3K-4M  -10803
MOD table.  SER
MOD  HW OOOO EFGH J KLM NPRSTU
PNR 9003500-  MADE IN USA
TCAS SOFTWARE DO-178B LEVEL B MOD  AA 9000359-001-J
AB CDEFGHJ KLMNPRSTU
Figure 9. Example of Generic TCAS 3000SP Product Identification Label with
New Software Tear-Off Label Installed and Hardware Modifications Identified
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