After weeks of waiting for a final signature from the FAA, uAvionix yesterday announced the agency had given the official stamp of approval through a supplemental type certificate necessary to begin shipping the company’s unique, inexpensive ADS-B Out solution, the skyBeacon.
uAvionix skyBeacon Clears Final FAA Hurdle
Key Takeaways:
- uAvionix's skyBeacon, an inexpensive ADS-B Out solution, has received official FAA approval via a supplemental type certificate (STC) and has begun shipping.
- The skyBeacon is designed for remarkably easy installation, replacing most left-wing navigation lights in about 15-20 minutes with basic tools, and can be registered using a smartphone.
- It allows 272 approved aircraft models to become ADS-B Out compliant a year ahead of the FAA deadline and qualifies for the FAA's $500 rebate.
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