If you are one of many pilots who have stayed ahead of the mandate to install ADS-B-Out equipment in your airplane before January 1, 2020, you might want to make sure that the transponder codes in the system are correct. The FAA is cracking down on what is called non-performing equipment (NPE) — ADS-B equipment that transmit invalid or unassigned 24-bit ICAO addresses, incorrect flight identification codes, erroneous position reports, and other false data.
FAA Cracks Down on Erroneous ADS-B Codes
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA is actively addressing "non-performing equipment" (NPE) in ADS-B-Out systems that transmit invalid or erroneous data, such as incorrect ICAO addresses.
- NPE aircraft are filtered from air traffic control (ATC) systems and TIS-B service, preventing their ADS-B data from being processed and potentially excluding them from other pilots' ADS-B-In displays.
- Erroneous or duplicated ICAO address codes create a significant safety hazard, as aircraft could be removed from radar or ADS-B-In displays if multiple planes share the same incorrect code.
- Pilots can verify their ADS-B equipment's performance and correct Mode S code through the FAA's Public ADS-B Performance Report (PAPR) service or by checking the FAA aircraft registry.
Key takeaways sponsored by Aviator Pro | Start Your Training ->
See a mistake? Contact us.
