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 uniquely replaces the rear navigation light and integrates ADS-B OUT Mode S functionality.
Approved for over 550 aircraft models, the tailBeaconX offers a cost-effective, single-antenna solution designed to meet global ground and space-based ADS-B mandates, particularly fulfilling NAV Canada's requirements.
The device, initially controlled by the uAvionix AV-30-C, is now shipping to the U.S., Canada, and other markets, with further market validations and control options anticipated.

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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.