uAvionix Introduces Combo Tailbeacon ADS-B

The company has received an STC for more than 500 aircraft make and models.

Wednesday, April 06, 2022 at 02:16 PM ET

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The tailbeaconX replaces the rear navigation light, combining it with ADS-B OUT Mode S transponder. [Courtesy: uAvionix]

Key Takeaways:

uAvionix has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its tailBeaconX 1090 MHz ADS-B transponder, which replaces the aircraft's rear navigation light.
The device is approved for over 550 aircraft models, with an expanding list, and initially uses the uAvionix AV-30-C multifunction display for control.
TailBeaconX is designed to meet global ADS-B mandates, including Canada's upcoming requirements, offering a cost-effective single-antenna solution that saves installation costs compared to full diversity systems.
Pre-orders are now shipping in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, with STC validation and market expansion planned for Europe, the U.K., and Brazil.

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Aviation instrument maker uAvionix has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) for its tailBeaconX 1090 MHZ ADS-B transponder. The device replaces the rear navigation light, combining it with ADS-B OUT Mode S transponder.

The approved model list (AML) for tailBeaconX contains more than 550 aircraft that it can accommodate. The company notes that it is working on STCs for additional models, such as light twins, and it expects approval in a few months.