Mon, Feb 13, 2012
Replaces Existing Transponders With Upgraded Units
AN STC to install ADS-B Out on Falcon 50EX aircraft equipped
with ProLine 4 avionics has been issued to the jet manufacturer.
With this STC, Falcon operators can take advantage of the safety
and operational improvements of the new technology before the
mandated compliance dates set by airworthiness authorities.
ADS-B is a satellite-based surveillance technology for tracking
aircraft and is part of NextGen. The ADS-B infrastructure is
expected to be operational by 2013. Falcon operators who choose to
have the STC kit installed beforehand can realize advantages such
as optimized flight paths and reduced separation in areas of
limited or no radar coverage where the service is currently
operational.
“We’ve made it a priority to develop new products
that can improve safety and operational efficiencies for both in
and out of production aircraft models,” said Frank Youngkin,
Senior Vice President of Customer Service for Dassault Falcon.
“In the case of ADS-B Out, there are many benefits operators
can take advantage of prior to the mandated compliance date, so we
put a focus on bringing this STC to market as soon as
possible.”
The STC Data Package calls for replacing existing transponders
with upgraded units that support the new protocol, along with
wiring and other related components. It can be installed by any
Dassault Service Center as well as any Authorized Service Center.
The installation takes approximately two weeks, but requires no
additional downtime if combined with a C Check. EASA certification
for the STC package is expected later in the year.
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