As we turned over the calendar on 2020, the era of required ADS-B equipage in the United States began—with certain exceptions. To this end, the FAA released its advisory circular, AC 90-114B, “Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Operations,” on December 30, to provide guidance for those pilots flying under Part 91.
FAA Releases Advisory Circular Covering ADS-B Ops
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's AC 90-114B provides guidance for Part 91 pilots on ADS-B Out and In operations, clarifying rules (FARs 91.225, 91.227) and equipment requirements following the 2020 mandate.
- The AC specifies appropriate ADS-B equipment types, such as 1090ES for Class A airspace and either 1090ES or UAT for other areas, while also addressing special missions and exceptions.
- A key emphasis in the advisory circular is that ADS-B is not a replacement for a pilot's visual scan for traffic and should not be considered a distraction from looking out the window.
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