uAvionix tailBeacon STC Installation Manual

UAV-1002514-001 Rev B

tailBeacon

STC

Installation Manual

UAV-1002514-001 2 Rev B

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tailBeacon, skyBeacon, Continuous Calibration, Power Transcoder, Echo Installer, and Ping Installer are trademarks of uAvionix Corporation and may not be used without express permission of uAvionix.

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1 Revision History

Revision

Date

Comments

7/7/2019

Initial release

8/28/2019

Update ADS-B version to v1.4.0 and note installation kit

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2 Warnings / Disclaimers

uAvionix is not liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of this product.

This equipment is classified by the United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 7A994.

These items are controlled by the U.S. Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or end-user(s) herein identified. They may not be resold, transferred, or otherwise disposed of, to any other country or to any person other than the authorized ultimate consignee or end-user(s), either in their original form or after being incorporated into other items, without first obtaining approval from the U.S. government or as otherwise authorized by U.S. law and regulations.

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3 Table of Contents

1 Revision History ................................................................................... 3

2 Warnings / Disclaimers ........................................................................ 4

3 Table of Contents ................................................................................ 5

4 System Information .............................................................................. 6

4.1 Certification ................................................................................... 6

4.2 TSO Authorization ......................................................................... 6

4.3 System Limitations ........................................................................ 7

5 System Specifications .......................................................................... 8

5.1 Physical Specifications ................................................................. 8

5.2 System Interfaces ......................................................................... 9

6 Installation ......................................................................................... 10

6.1 Unpacking and Inspecting ........................................................... 10

6.2 Mounting ..................................................................................... 10

6.3 Unit Installation Overview ............................................................ 11

6.4 Mounting Dimensions ................................................................. 12

6.5 Mounting Procedure .................................................................... 13

6.6 tailBeacon System Configuration ................................................ 17

6.6.1 Verify Software Version ......................................................... 17

6.6.2 Configure Device ................................................................... 17

6.7 Flight Checks .............................................................................. 18

7 Support .............................................................................................. 18

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4 System Information

4.1 Certification

This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information necessary to install tailBeacon. The content of this manual assumes use by competent and qualified personnel using standard maintenance procedures in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation and other related accepted procedures.

Those installing this article on an aircraft listed on the Approved Models List shall verify the compatibility of existing STCs with this STC prior to returning the aircraft to service.

4.2 TSO Authorization

Function

TSO/RTCA/SAE

Class/Type

Airborne Navigation Sensor Using the Global Position System (GPS) Augmented by the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)

TSO-C145e INCOMP RTCA/DO-229E

Beta 1

Universal Access Transmitter (UAT) Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Equipment Operating on Frequency of 978MHz

TSO-C154c RTCA/DO-260B

B1S

Position Light (White)

TSO-C30c SAE/AS8037

Type III

Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting Code-Generating Equipment

TSO-C88b SAE/AS8003

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