600840-000037 Stratus ESG Installation Instructions (Experimental)
Rev. 1.2
Last Revised: May 9, 2016
Page 43 of 52
Appendix B:
Maintenance Manual
1. Introduction
1.1. PURPOSE
This document provides guidance for how to create a maintenance manual for the
recommended and required maintenance practices to maintain the Appareo Systems Stratus
ESG system.
1.2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Stratus ESG by Appareo is a panel-mounted level 2els Class 1 Extended Squitter transponder.
It is a Class B1S transponder which is ADS-B Out compliant. To support the ADS-B Out
function, Stratus ESG contains a Class Beta 1 GPS/WAAS receiver. Stratus ESG responds to
legacy Mode A/C interrogations and Mode S interrogations from both ground radar and airborne
collision avoidance systems.
1.2.1. Operation of Stratus ESG
See the Stratus ESG Pilot’s Guide (600890-000049) for a full description of Stratus ESG’s
function.
1.2.2. Stratus ESG parts catalog
See Section 1.5 of the beginning of this document for the parts that are required for the
installation of Stratus ESG.
Stratus ESG also requires input from a GPS antenna, transponder antenna, and altitude
encoder. See Section 1.6 of the beginning of this document for antenna and altitude encoder
requirements.
1.3. REQUIRED TOOLS
See Section 1.4 of the beginning of this document for required tools.
1.4. WEIGHT AND BALANCE INFORMATION
See Section 1.3.2 of the beginning of this document for weight and balance information.
1.5. EQUIPMENT DIMENSIONS
See Section 1.3.1 of the beginning of this document for equipment dimensions.
