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UAV-1003599-001 

 

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Rev A 

5.  Where required, connect the tailBeaconX white wire to the twisted 

pair conductor connected to the aircraft suppression bus. tailBeaconX 
implements suppression input only. 

If not used, connect the white 

wire to aircraft ground.

 

6.  Connect the twisted pair shield to the local airframe ground at the 

control head. 

7.  Ensure the twisted pair conductors are terminated to the control head 

and terminate the suppression to DME unit or to ground. 

8.  Route new wires away from coax, strobe wires, and other existing 

wires that might interfere. Secure wires so they do not touch or rub 
control surfaces or pulleys.  

7.6.1 uAvionix AV-30-C Wiring 

Connect the RS-232 transmit and receive wires from the tailBeaconX to the 
AV-30-C, as shown below. 

 

 

5

4

1

AV-30-C

TXD

RXD

SHIELD
GROUND

PWR

13

KNS-80 (EXAMPLE)

SUPPRESSION

WH

GY

OR

TBX

SUP

TXD

RXD

RD

BK

PWR

GND

SHIELD
GROUND

2A

EXISTING

NAV LIGHT CB

EXISTING NAV
LIGHT SWITCH

AV-30-C

CB

M

A

IN

 B

U

S

AIRCRAFT GROUND

NOTE 2

NOTES:
1. UNLESS SPECIFIED DIFFERENTLY ALL

WIRES MUST BE MIL-SPEC 24AWG OR

LARGER.
2. CONNECT SUPPRESSION LINE TO
GROUND IF NOT CONNECTED TO DME.
KNS-80 SHOWN AS REFERENCE ONLY.
3. USE ENVIRONMENTAL SPLICES.

4. SHIELD GROUND TO BE < 2.5 IN. TO

CONNECTOR BACKSHELL.
5. NEW POWER AND GROUND WIRES

RECOMMENDED.

6. RECOMMENDED TO INSTALL NEW CB

AND SWITCH FOR tailBeaconX.

NOTE 1

NOTE 3

NOTE 4

NOTE 5

1A

tailBeaconX SW

tailBeaconX

EXISTING NAV
LIGHTS

NOTE 6

AIRCRAFT

GROUND

Summary of Contents for tailBeaconX STC

Page 1: ...UAV 1003599 001 1 Rev A tailBeaconXTM STC Installation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that the complete text of this copyright notice is retained Unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited uAvionix and Ping are registered trademarks of uAvionix Corporation and may not be used without express permission of uAvionix tailBeaconX skyBeaconX ping200X tailBeacon skyBeacon AV...

Page 3: ...UAV 1003599 001 3 Rev A 1 Revision History Revision Date Comments A 2 3 2022 Initial release ...

Page 4: ... in their original form or after being incorporated into other items without first obtaining approval from the U S government or as otherwise authorized by U S law and regulations DO NOT FORCE ROTATION tailBeaconX should rotate with little resistance DO NOT connect the tailBeaconX to any high voltage sources Safe operating voltage range is 14 28 volts DC Ensure that the tailBeaconX is oriented con...

Page 5: ...ltered Disclaimer of Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Warranty Service Warranty repair service shall ...

Page 6: ...ion Input 10 6 4 Physical Specifications 10 6 5 Wired Control Interface Specifications 12 6 6 Wireless Configuration Interface Specifications 12 6 6 1 System Interfaces 12 7 Installation 13 7 1 Unpacking and Inspecting 13 7 2 Authorized Part Numbers 13 7 2 1 tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit UAV 1003793 001 14 7 3 Installation Materials and Tools 15 7 4 Additional Required Equipment 15 7 5 Mo...

Page 7: ... B Out Performance Test 25 8 System Configuration 25 8 1 tailBeaconX Configuration 25 8 1 1 Verify Software Version 25 8 1 2 Configure Device 26 8 2 AV 30 C Configuration 26 9 Support 26 Appendix A AV 30 C Control Head 27 Appendix B Suppression Interface 28 ...

Page 8: ...el with relevant authorities or consult the uAvionix tailBeaconX webpage country specific information This is an incomplete system intended to provide the functions identified in and when installed according to this installation manual 5 2 TSO Authorizations 5 2 1 tailBeaconX tailBeaconX complies with the following TSOs when properly installed and interfaced with equipment as detailed in this guid...

Page 9: ...n installed on aircraft approved on the AML can be approved for return to service after installation If you are installing this article on or in a specific type or class of aircraft not listed on the AML you must obtain separate approval for installation SatCom The tailBeaconX GPS has not been demonstrated as compatible with SatCom equipment and should not be installed on SatCom equipped aircraft ...

Page 10: ...aller smartphone app ensure no other installation parameters are adjusted For typical operations the call sign should be set to the entire aircraft registration text For example U S registered aircraft must include the leading N 6 3 Suppression Input The external suppression input can be connected to the suppression output of other L band equipment such as DME Driven high tailBeaconX will suppress...

Page 11: ...UAV 1003599 001 11 Rev A 14V current 0 2A idle 0 25A typical 0 5A maximum 28V current 0 1A idle 0 125A typical 0 25A maximum Note Shown with Universal Installation Kit UAV 1003793 001 including spacer ...

Page 12: ...see Appendix A 6 6 Wireless Configuration Interface Specifications Characteristics Specifications Standard 802 11b g n Wi Fi Access Point Security WPA2 PSK with unique key SSID Beacon XXXX where XXXX is a hexadecimal 16 bit unique identifier Frequency 2412 MHz Channel 1 Maximum clients 4 Protocol UCP 6 6 1 System Interfaces WARNING Do not connect the power wire to a Xenon strobe power pack This ca...

Page 13: ...t If the unit is damaged notify the shipping company to file a claim for the damage To justify your claim save the original shipping container and all packing materials 7 2 Authorized Part Numbers tailBeaconX Item P N tailBeaconX Hardware UAV 1003648 001 tailBeaconX Software UAV 1002393 004 tailBeaconX TSO Installation Kits Item P N tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit UAV 1003793 001 ...

Page 14: ...acon UAV 1001756 001 2 Mounting Plate tailBeaconX UAV 1003125 001 3 Socket Head Cap Screw M2 x 4 VT 2 UAV 1002820 003 4 Flat Head Phillips Screw 4 40 x 1in 2 UAV 1002184 001 6 Dome Head Phillips Screw 6 Coarse Thread 2 UAV 1003792 001 5 Flat Head Phillips Screw 6 32 x 1in 2 UAV 1003563 001 7 tailBeaconX Spacer UAV 1003562 001 8 Hex L Wrench 1 5mm UAV 1002817 001 9 Wire Splice 5 UAV 1001487 001 ...

Page 15: ...nX installation requires access to the following tools Phillips screwdriver 1 5mm hex driver included Appropriate crimping tool s o AFM8 Daniels crimpers or similar o K13 1 density pin positioner o M22520 37 01 or equivalent o M81969 1 02 removal tool 7 4 Additional Required Equipment tailBeaconX is a remote transponder to function it requires connection to a compatible control head The following ...

Page 16: ...tructures would block visibility to the sky Control surfaces must move freely through their entire range without interference tailBeaconX is NOT designed to replace an existing rotating anti collision beacon Determine if tailBeaconX will be mounted to a fixed surface or a moving control surface If installed on a moving control surface specific attention must be paid to proper balance Refer to the ...

Page 17: ...nstalled with the screw pattern oriented either vertically or horizontally as shown above Determine the orientation of the existing aft position light mounting hardware and install the mounting plate accordingly 1 Remove the existing aft position light 2 Detach the power wire s and protect them from damage 3 Ensure the thru hole in the tail cone or rudder is at least 36 5mm in diameter and allows ...

Page 18: ...he included hardware does not match the thread type of your aircraft it is acceptable to use standard aviation hardware compatible with the thread types required only if when installed the screw heads do not protrude from the surface of the mounting plate as shown below Note Installation of the tailBeaconX must be in accordance with AC 43 13 2B Chapter 1 7 5 2 Spacer Mounting Aircraft with an inst...

Page 19: ...ower supply availability tailBeaconX requires connections to power ground an RS 232 control interface and optional suppression input Color Type Function Red Power Aircraft Power 14 28 Vdc Black Power Aircraft Ground Grey Output RS 232 Transmit to control head Orange Input RS 232 Receive from control head White Input Suppression Input as required tailBeaconX is designed to use existing position lig...

Page 20: ...ed for interface control data Installations requiring suppression input should install a separate single shielded wire Installations not requiring suppression input require only 4 total conductors to provide power ground serial receive and serial transmit control b Install a ground wire from the aircraft airframe or battery ground Prepare bonded surfaces for best contact Resistance of connection t...

Page 21: ...conX black wire to the battery or airframe ground 4 Connect the tailBeaconX orange and grey wires to the 2 twisted pair conductors connected to the control head or equivalent equipment See Section 7 6 1 for details The exposed non shielded portions of the interface conductors AND ground drains are to remain less than 2 5 inches Shield should be grounded at control head only 2 5 Inches Maximum Non ...

Page 22: ...s or pulleys 7 6 1 uAvionix AV 30 C Wiring Connect the RS 232 transmit and receive wires from the tailBeaconX to the AV 30 C as shown below 5 4 1 AV 30 C TXD RXD SHIELD GROUND PWR 13 KNS 80 EXAMPLE SUPPRESSION WH GY OR TBX SUP TXD RXD RD BK PWR GND SHIELD GROUND 2A EXISTING NAV LIGHT CB EXISTING NAV LIGHT SWITCH AV 30 C CB MAIN BUS AIRCRAFT GROUND NOTE 2 NOTES 1 UNLESS SPECIFIED DIFFERENTLY ALL WI...

Page 23: ...conX with the cut outs in the Mounting Plate This requires you to rotate the unit 5º Counter Clockwise from vertical before inserting Once inserted gently rotate Clockwise to vertical and secure with M2 anti rotation screws DO NOT FORCE ROTATION tailBeaconX should rotate with little resistance 1 Insert tailBeaconX into the Mounting Plate and twist clockwise to the vertical position ...

Page 24: ...1 5mm hex driver Ensure threads are fully coated in thread locking compound before installation Tighten the anti rotation screws until snug 3 4 in lb DO NOT overtighten The head of the screw may have some clearance under it this is okay if the proper torque is achieved 3 If tailBeaconX has been installed on a moving control surface specific attention must be paid to proper balance Refer to the Air...

Page 25: ...ver with an EFB or equivalent can provide the pilot an indication that the airplane is within ADS B coverage If a dedicated flight is desired perform a take off climb simple maneuvers standard rate turns around a point for example descend and land Do not perform any aerobatic maneuvers Further guidance for flight test procedures can be found in AC 20 165B Upon completion of the flight request an A...

Page 26: ...04270 001 Section 9 to configure the system and perform post installation checks 8 2 AV 30 C Configuration AV 30 C must be configured for tailBeaconX control From the AV 30 C Install menu configure SERIAL 2 to BEACON X See AV 30 C STC Installation Manual UAV 1003947 001 for additional details on AV 30 C setup and configuration 9 Support For additional questions or support please visit https www ua...

Page 27: ...nsponder should always be set to ALT unless otherwise directed by Air Traffic Control When you are taxiing on the ground the transponder should be set to ALT For operating instructions on control of the tailBeaconX via AV 30 C see AV 30 C Pilot s Guide UAV 1003946 001 and AV 30 C Flight Manual Supplement UAV 1004044 001 A Configured Callsign B Current Squawk Code C Transponder Mode STBY ON ALT D G...

Page 28: ...ce tailBeaconX supports mutual suppression input only tailBeaconX will suppress 1090Mhz Mode A C S and Extended Squitter transmissions when the suppression input is above 10VDC to eliminate interference with on board electronics such as DME and TAS systems ...

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