Bigfork Montana-based uAvionix said last month it expected a TSOed version of its popular skyBeacon ADS-B Out solution would soon be ready for a marketplace hungry for low-cost options to meet the FAA’s 2020 mandate. Yesterday, the company announced the agency had signed the documents that will allow FAA certified aircraft owners to use the plug and play ADS-B system to meet the mandate. Until now, the skyBeacon could only be installed in experimental and LSA aircraft.
uAvionix skyBeacon Earns FAA TSO
Key Takeaways:
- uAvionix's skyBeacon ADS-B Out solution has received FAA TSO certification, allowing its use in FAA-certified aircraft to meet the 2020 mandate.
- This low-cost, plug-and-play system is expected to have Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Cessna and Piper aircraft available soon, with further installations possible as a minor alteration on suitable aircraft.
- The company views this certification as a significant milestone, establishing a roadmap for bringing more innovative and cost-effective technology to the aviation market.
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