TSO skyBeacon - Certified Aircraft

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TSO skyBeacon - Certified Aircraft

8/12/2018 2:20 PM

Andre

Joined: 2/11/2011

Posts: 191

Re: TSO skyBeacon - Certified Aircraft

Adventure Pilot wasted no time making the tailBeacon available through their on-line store: https://www.iflygps.com/STORE/Product/tailbeacon
Andre'

8/13/2018 12:21 PM

Michael Marra

Joined: 3/26/2014

Posts: 706

Re: TSO skyBeacon - Certified Aircraft

Thanks Rich, we are all interested in the tail unit...appreciate everyone keeping this thread updated with the latest information.
There is widespread excitement and hope among those of us making adbs work on a $2000 or less budget (total: hardware AND installation).
Mike N714AJ

8/13/2018 12:29 PM

N5380L

Joined: 12/9/2009

Posts: 384

Re: TSO skyBeacon - Certified Aircraft

I asked Uavionics if and when will the Skybeacon will be TSO'd, so far, NO JOY, they are mute on the subject, Just Wait ....that's all.

Ciao

8/13/2018 2:45 PM

Rich Harrison

Joined: 4/21/2012

Posts: 190

Re: TSO skyBeacon - Certified Aircraft

Here is the response I got from uAvionix...

Please check out the FAQ's for these products as they explain fitment and AML's

.https://uavionix.com/products/skybeacon/#faqs

https://uavionix.com/products/tailbeacon/#faqs

In there is this FAQ

Which aircraft have STCs for installation of skyBeacon?

Initially, there will be two STC’s for skyBeacon installation. The first STC is for the Cessna 172, followed by the Piper PA28. These high and low-wing installations satisfy the FAA requirements and will enable subsequent skyBeacon installations to be performed on any “suitable aircraft” without STC as a minor alteration.

A suitable aircraft supports the installation of the skyBeacon without airframe modification.

I don’t have a Cessna 172 or a Piper PA-28. How do I install skyBeacon?

The skyBeacon installation is considered a minor alteration and can be approved by the installer for most aircraft. At this time a form 337 should be completed and submitted along with the proper logbook entries. Please note, the installer must determine if the conditions are appropriate for installation on a specific aircraft. Additional guidance for ADS-B installation, performance verification, logbook entries and 337 instructions have been provided in the FAA policy memo titled “Installation Approval for ADS-B OUT Systems”