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 TSO certification from the FAA.
- This certification enables the low-cost, plug-and-play skyBeacon to be installed in FAA-certified aircraft, meeting the 2020 ADS-B mandate.
- Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for popular aircraft like Cessna and Piper are expected shortly, allowing for broader installation as a minor alteration.
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