The FAA issued an emergency order Tuesday suspending the authorization that NavWorx Inc. uses to manufacture ADS-B units. According to a statement from the FAA, the suspension was issued after the vendor declined on repeated occasions to allow the FAA to conduct required inspections.
FAA Suspends TSO Certification Over Concerns with NavWorx’s ADS600-B Units
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA issued an emergency order suspending NavWorx Inc.'s authorization to manufacture ADS-B units due to the company repeatedly refusing required inspections.
- The FAA is concerned that the GPS chips in two specific NavWorx ADS600-B units (part numbers 200-0012 and 200-0013) do not meet minimum performance standards for transmitting accurate aircraft location.
- During the suspension, NavWorx cannot claim its ADS600-B units meet FAA standards, and the order will remain in effect until the company complies with inspections and demonstrates adherence to FAA standards.
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