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 received an STC for its tailBeaconX ADS-B transponder, which replaces the rear navigation light and combines it with an ADS-B OUT Mode S transponder.
The tailBeaconX is approved for over 550 aircraft models and is designed to meet global ADS-B requirements, including Canada's upcoming mandate.
It offers cost savings compared to systems requiring two antennas by using a single antenna capable of both ground and satellite transmission.
Shipping begins immediately in the US, Canada, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand, with European, UK, and Brazilian approvals expected soon.

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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.