IMPORTANT: uAvionix tailBeacon Update
| April 3, 2019 |
| tailBeacon TSO Application is Filed! |
| Jeff’s Summary: Nothing happens as quickly as anticipated but we will have our tailBeacons long before the mandate. April 3: uAvionix The great news is that we’ve filed the package with the Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) and we are waiting eagerly for their response. What is taking so long???? First, we wanted to give skyBeacon a little bit of a “burn-in” period to make sure that there weren’t any major issues that needed to be taken care of. A couple of adjustments were made and we’re happy with the results. Second, there was a required update to the GPS as the old standard for TSO-C145d was updated to TSO-C145e. The end result is the WAAS GPS is even more robust as it now processes additional SBAS messages for more accuracy. tailBeacon will contain the first TSO-C145e GPS on the planet! Third, we expanded to our manufacturing facility to a new location in Columbia Falls, MT. Opening that facility and getting FAA approval took a little more time than we would have liked. What Next? Our application still needs to be approved – but as always, we’ve been working closely with the ACO. Then we’ll need to get the STC. As with skyBeacon, we expect a combination of an initial Approved Model List (AML) and the Form 337 minor modification process for those not on the AML. We should be able to wrap up the entire thing in 6-8 weeks. |
The uAvionix Tail beacon is going to be Out only is there a model that will be out to get in & out
Hi Charles. Not at this time. ADS-b in with this setup will most likely be an iPad or other tablet connected to a portable receiver and you favorite app. WingX, FlyQ, Foreflight or other.
Is this Tail Beacon ADS-B going to fix are Grumman’s without any modification.
Hi Charles, It is a “direct replacement” for your tail cone nav light. No modifications are required to the tail cone. Jeff
Do you have any Idea when the Uavionix Tail Beacon ADS-B will be shipped. I ordered one to get on the list and I was wanting to apply to the FAA for the rebate that they are offering but after I apply I have 90 days to get it installed. Thanks
C. Glover
N9687U
Others are submitting their pre-install reservation paperwork to the FAA now.
Are there any updates on when the units will be available for shipping. I ordered back in May have not heard anything in the past month or so. Would like to be updated on progress. Thanks
CG
N9687U
We have a new shipment tailBeacons in stock and ready to ship.
Hi,
I operate a canadian registered Grumman AA5B Tiger. I would like to get in touch with a Grumman owner that has installed the uAvionix Tailbeacon. I’m having some difficulties in getting the approved data, as the Tiger is not part of the STC. However, if I can provide an example of a N registered Grumman, I could use it as approved datea.