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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 SafeRouteTM 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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(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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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 the 

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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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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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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(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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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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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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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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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 ACSSAuthorized 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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(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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Figure 1. TCAS 3000SP (Surveillance Processor) Computer Decision Chart
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Figure 2. Remote VSI/TRA to TCAS 3000SP Computer Interconnect 

TCAS 

3000SP

Computer 

Unit
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Figure 3. CVI Part Number Verification Tool – Dialog Box

Figure 4. CVI Part Number Verification Tool – Verification Window

“Surv Proc” is the Surveillance Processor, 

Part No. 9003500-XXXXX

Choose the applicable end item part 

number from the drop-down list.
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Figure 5: Compact Flash Card Orientation for TCAS 3000 and TCAS 3000SP CU

CF Manufacturer’s 

Label (with barcode)

Front Panel 

LEDs 

C/F Load Status 

LED

Product 

Identification label

Protective door for 

CF Card Slot

Card Ejector button
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Figure 6. Example of a TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit 4MCU Label

(No 2D Barcode)

Figure 7. Example of a TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit 4MCU Label

(With 2D Barcode)

Remove only 

the bottom part

of the original 

Product ID label.

Install new software 

tear-off label below

original Product ID 

label.

Remove only 

the bottom part

of the original 

Product ID label.

Install new software 

tear-off label below

original Product ID 

label. 2D Barcode
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Figure 8. Example of a Software Tear-Off Label for the 

TCAS 3000SP Computer Unit (2D-Compatible)

Figure 9. Example of Generic TCAS 3000SP Product Identification Label with 

New Software Tear-Off Label Installed and Hardware Modifications Identified

Before installing the new 

software tear-off label,

make sure the new dash 

number is –10803.

New dash number is 

-10803.

Black ink conceals 

Mod A, Mod B , 

Mod C, and 

Mod D on the H/W 

MOD table.