Meets ADS-B Out Mandate, Provides For Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) And Localizer Performance With Vertical Guidance (LPV)

A new, affordable and integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out solution is now available for aircraft operators. Universal Avionics has joined forces with Rockwell Collins to offer an exciting incentive program, designed to allow operators to combine the Rockwell Collins TDR-94(D) Mode S Transponder with Universal Avionics SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS).

Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS is an approved ARINC 743A position source, required for ADS-B Out compliance. As the foundation of the ADS-B solution, it interfaces with all ADS-B transponders including the commonly used Rockwell Collins TDR-94(D).

In addition to meeting the ADS-B Out mandate, operators are able to provision for Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC) and Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV), unlike other stand-alone solutions.

“The biggest value of this package is that operators receive a new, integrated SBAS-FMS,” said Carey Miller, Universal Avionics Manager of Business Development. “While providing ADS-B Out compliance, our solution also provides a path to future technologies and mandates such as LPV and Link 2000+,” he added. “Other solutions only address ADS-B Out.”

“We are proud to be working with Universal Avionics as customers worldwide equip to fly in modernizing airspace. For operators currently flying Universal Avionics equipment, our TDR-94(D) pairs perfectly with Universal’s FMS to bring proven DO-260B compliant ADS-B.” said Adam Evanschwartz Director of CS Marketing for Rockwell Collins.

Operators can take advantage of this limited-time incentive program to meet these future mandates while simultaneously adding value to their aircraft through additional capability, improved safety and fuel economy.

European operators also need to consider recent developments under the new Data Link Services Implementing Rule (DLS-IR). The list of exempt aircraft will be reduced which could affect their equipage requirements, but the final list has not yet been published. With an estimated 40 avionics shops in Europe capable of installing the ADS-B Out and Link 2000+ solution, operators need to consider an update fairly soon to “beat the rush” of the estimated 4,000 corporate aircraft that will need these updates by 2020.

Current Universal Avionics legacy FMS operators may be able to keep their Control Display Unit (CDU) and install an SBAS Navigation Computer Unit (NCU) with antenna and Rockwell Collins TDR-94(D) Mode S Transponder for an even more affordable solution.

For non-Universal Avionics customers, Universal Avionics is offering an upgrade incentive program throughout 2015 for operators to trade in their legacy FMS or GPS system for a new, SBAS-capable Universal Avionics FMS.

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FMI: http://uasc.com/trade-in/fms