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, making it available for installation in certified aircraft to meet the 2020 mandate.
- This plug-and-play system offers a low-cost option for general aviation, with Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for Cessna and Piper aircraft expected within weeks, and subsequent installations possible as minor alterations.
- The skyBeacon holds multiple TSO certifications for its integrated components, including the ADS-B receiver, GPS, barometric altitude sensor, position lights, and anti-collision light, while an ongoing patent lawsuit with Garmin remains unchanged.
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