The FAA this week granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for installation of Garmin’s GTX 345 ADS-B In/Out and the GTX 335 ADS-B Out transponders on more than 60 models of helicopter. The approval is expected to provide a simplified path to ADS-B certification for aircraft on the Part 27 approved model list (AML).
Garmin’s All-in-One ADS-B Transponder Approved for Helicopters
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA has granted a supplemental type certificate (STC) for Garmin’s GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out) and GTX 335 (ADS-B Out) transponders on over 60 helicopter models.
- This approval simplifies the path to ADS-B certification for many Part 27 approved helicopters, with units designed for easy installation without significant panel modifications.
- The GTX 345 offers comprehensive ADS-B traffic (including audible alerts and TerminalTraffic) and subscription-free weather, wirelessly streamable to portable devices and compatible displays.
- The GTX 345 is available from $4,995 and the GTX 335 from $2,995, with WAAS-enabled versions costing an additional $800.
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