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Part #: 071-01618-0204

Model: PS-578A

NSN:

5825-01-561-8191

OEM:

BendixKing

Desc:

TCAS/Transponder Control (see versions)
Part Number :


 
PS-578A

 

FEATURES

  • Control for use with MST-67A Enhanced Mode S Transponder (-2001/2101 versions)
  • Complies with Enhanced Elemenatary Surveillance mandate for Mode S transponders in conjunction with MST-67A (-2001/2101)
  • FID pushbutton allows entry of alpha numeric flight ID and annunciates FID on display
  • Direct replacement for KFS-578A controls
  • Contains all controls required for transponder operation including TEST, STANDBY, ON (transponder), ALTITUDE, VFR, and IDENT
  • Range control standard; configurable according to version of KFS-578A that is being emulated (KFS-578A ranges: Normal (Limited), Extended, or Select)
  • Can also serve as aircraft's TCAS controller for TCAS equipped aircraft (see versions)
  • Microprocessor based
  • ABOVE/NORMAL/BELOW selects relateive altitude display limits for non-threat category aircraft on traffic display (see versions)
  • TA selection places the TCAS in the Traffic Advisory mode (TCAS I & II) - (see versions)
  • TA/RA selection places the TCAS in the Traffic Advisory/Resolution Advisory mode (TCAS II)- (see versions)
  • FL (TCAS FLight Level) selection causes the TCAS indicator to change displayed altitude from Relative Altitude to absolute altitude (see versions)
  • Lamps can be powered by 5 Vac, 5 Vdc or 28V dimming source
Note: Multiple voltage lamp input feature of PS-578A varies from KFS-578A that was version specific for lamp voltage.
  • Black or gray faceplate available (see table below)
  • White, Amber, or Night Vision Goggle (NVG) display available (see table below)
  • Versions available that provide control of two, individually selected transponders (see table below)
  • Versions available with ON/OFF switch to turn control unit ON or OFF (see table below)
  • Versions available compatible with TCAS I (see table below)
  • Versions available compatible with TCAS II (see table below)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: (all versions of PS-578 controls have range control capability and can be configured to correspond to existing range control capabilities of existing KFS-578A controls) KFS-578A range configurations:
  • "Normal" or Limited traffic display range control include ranges of 3,5,10,15 nm
  • "Extended" traffic display range control include ranges of 3,5,10,15,20,40 nm
  • "Select" traffic display range control include ranges of 5,10,20,40 nm (installation strap option)
  • Units with No Range control flash "RNG CNTRL" for 1 second and "ON DSPL" (On Display) for 1 second when the Range rotary is activated.
** CLICK HERE to view the KFS-578A part number description table **

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Size: 2.263"W x 2.420"H x 5.50"L Power Requirements: 28VDC at 7 watts max
Temperature: -20 to 70C Cooling: No forced cooling required
TSO: C112, C119b Weight: 1.0 lbs.
Part Number: Description:
071-01618-0021 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, dual transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5002, 071-01507-5202, 071-01507-3403, 071-01507-3603, 071-01507-5003, 071-01507-5203
071-01618-0022 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, dual transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-3502, 071-01507-4902, 071-01507-5102, 071-01507-3303, 071-01507-3503, 071-01507-4903, 071-01507-5103
071-01618-0023 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, single transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5603
071-01618-0024 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, single transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5503
071-01618-0025 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-1801, 071-01507-2001, 071-01507-4202, 071-01507-4402, 071-01507-4404
071-01618-0026 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-1701, 071-01507-1901, 071-01507-4102, 071-01507-4302, 071-01507-4304
071-01618-0027 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, single transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-2201
071-01618-0028 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), white display, single transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-2301
071-01618-0103 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control , Yes On/Off switch
071-01618-0104 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, Yes On/Off switch
071-01618-0105 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0106 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display,  dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0107 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0108 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display,  No dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0111 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, dual transponder control, Yes On/Off switch
071-01618-0112 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, dual transponder control, Yes On/Off switch
071-01618-0113 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, Yes On/Off switch
071-01618-0114 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, Yes On/Off switch
071-01618-0115 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0116 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0117 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0118 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting, Amber display, No dual transponder control, No On/Off switch
071-01618-0121 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, dual transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5002, 071-01507-5202, 071-01507-3403, 071-01507-3603, 071-01507-5003, 071-01507-5203
071-01618-0122 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, dual transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-3502, 071-01507-4902, 071-01507-5102, 071-01507-3303, 071-01507-3503, 071-01507-4903, 071-01507-5103
071-01618-0123 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, single transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5603
071-01618-0124 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, single transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5503
071-01618-0125 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-1801, 071-01507-2001, 071-01507-4202, 071-01507-4402, 071-01507-4404
071-01618-0126 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-1701, 071-01507-1901, 071-01507-4102, 071-01507-4302, 071-01507-4304
071-01618-0127 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, single transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-2201
071-01618-0128 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), amber display, single transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-2301
071-01618-0221 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, dual transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5002, 071-01507-5202, 071-01507-3403, 071-01507-3603, 071-01507-5003, 071-01507-5203
071-01618-0222 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, dual transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-3502, 071-01507-4902, 071-01507-5102, 071-01507-3303, 071-01507-3503, 071-01507-4903, 071-01507-5103. Export License Required
071-01618-0223 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, single transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5603
071-01618-0224 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, single transponder control, On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-5503
071-01618-0225 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-1801, 071-01507-2001, 071-01507-4202, 071-01507-4402, 071-01507-4404
071-01618-0226 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-1701, 071-01507-1901, 071-01507-4102, 071-01507-4302, 071-01507-4304
071-01618-0227 Gray faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, dual transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-2201
071-01618-0228 Black faceplate, 5/28V lighting (see note above), NVG display, single transponder control, No On/Off switch, range control (see note above), Replacement for KFS-578A P/N 071-01507-2301
** CLICK HERE to view the KFS-578A part number description table **

 

Serial # 2060
Condition SVC
Mods A-D,F
Tag Date 08/15/20
Shop Gables Engineering Inc.
Warranty 6 Months
071-01618-0104
- G7534-104 Transponder Control
Price Condition Status
$12,500.00 SV OUTRIGHT IN WORK
$5,750.00 SV EXCHANGE IN WORK
071-01618-0025
- G7534-25 TCAS/Transponder Control
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071-01618-0122
- G7534-122 TCAS/Transponder Control

NSN: 5826-01-552-3262

Price Condition Status
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$9,500.00 SV EXCHANGE IN WORK
$14,995.00 NEW OUTRIGHT REQUEST LEAD TIME
071-01618-0204
- G7534-204 TCAS/Transponder Control (NVIS B)

NSN: 5825-01-561-8191

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071-01618-0123
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- G7534-201 Mode S Transponder Control
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- G7534-211 TCAS/Transponder Control (NVG)
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In relation to NE (New) parts, many OEMs change their prices and availability without any notice to dealers or the industry. Therefore, through the REQUEST or RFQ indication, we ask that customers contact us for the most accurate price and availability.

In relation to SV & OH parts, the used parts aftermarket in the aviation industry is not an infinite supply. It is a dynamic, constantly changing market that is significantly affected by and susceptible to highs and lows in supply and demand. Therefore, although we attempt to, at times, we are unable to predict the exact moment when an item may be available. Once again, through the REQUEST or RFQ indication on our website, we ask that customers contact us for the most current and accurate price and availability.

There is no difference between these 2 models referenced in various Honeywell publications. The PS-578A is referenced in the installation manuals for the CAS-67A TCAS and MST-67A Transponder. The dataplate for the control also indicates PS-578A. Some Honeywell paperwork for the control references only PS-578 for some reason.

Most Mode S transponders such as the Honeywell MST-67A and Collins TDR-94D include a feature that allows it to automatically determine the aircraft Registration Number (Tail Number) of U.S. registered (N numbered) aircraft. If the aircraft is U.S. registered and operated where the tail number is used as the call sign (Flight ID), then the operator does not have to manually enter the Flight ID. Therefore, a control head with Flight ID input such as the Honeywell PS-578 or Collins CTL-92E is not required.

The transponder automatically reads the Mode S address assigned to the aircraft. If the Mode S address falls within the range of addresses assigned to the U.S. by the International Civil Aeronautics Organization (ICAO), the MST-67A will automatically convert that Mode S address to the tail number of the aircraft and place it in the Flight ID register for compliance with Elementary Surveillance.

If the aircraft is operated where the Flight ID is not the tail number or the aircraft is not registered in the U.S., then a Flight ID control head is required to allow for manual entry of Flight ID. The flight ID may contain the company-assigned number for that particular flight such as an Airline name and Flight number.

Yes. According to Honeywell Installation Bulletin 502, the PS-578 has the same dimensions, mounting holes, and same connectors as the KFS-578A. Both controls have the same tuning functions however the PS-578 adds the ability to enter the 8 digit aircraft Flight ID. The design of each control differs as well as the internal circuitry. Some capabilities of the KFS-578 requiring part number differences were consolidated into single part numbers in the PS-578. The wiring is identical and no change in plug configuration or system wiring is required.

For operators (usually commercial) whose Flight ID changes frequently, a control head such as Honeywell PS-578 or Collins CTL-92E provide for the entry of the Flight ID. The Flight ID may contain the company-assigned number for that particular flight such as an Airline name and Flight number. For civil operators whose Flight ID (usually the aircraft registration number) whose Flight ID does not change, a control with Flight ID input is not required.
TCAS II is a system used for detecting and tracking aircraft in the area of an aircraft. TCAS interrogates transponders in other aircraft and analyzes the replies to determine range, bearing, and relative altitude (if reporting) of the intruder aircraft. When the TCAS II processor determines that a potential collision hazard exists, it will issue visual and audio advisories to the pilot/copilot for appropriate vertical avoidance maneuvers. TCAS is not able to detect aircraft without an operating ATCRBS transponder (operating in Mode A and C) or a Mode S transponder.
TCAS II utilizes two types of cockpit displays, Resolution Advisory (RA) and Traffic Advisory (TA) display. The RA is incorporated into the vertical speed indicator (VSI). With illuminating red and green arcs around the dial, the VSI displays the required rate, or limitation of climb or descent, to avoid a collision. The TA display shows the intruding aircraft’s relative position and altitude with a trend arrow to indicate if it is climbing or descending greater than 500 feet per minute. The TA display may be presented on compatible weather radar indicator or MFD, dedicated TCAS display or a TA/VSI display. The TA display uses symbols and colors to identify the relative threat of each intruder. Supplementing the displays, TCAS II provides appropriate synthesized voice announcements.