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8.3 Maintenance Intervals
Periodic checks of the tailBeaconX system installed by the STC referenced
in Section 5 are specified in Table 8-1 at specific intervals.
Table 8-1 Maintenance Intervals
Item
Description/Procedure Section No.
Interval
Equipment
Removal and
Replacement
Removal and
installation of the
tailBeaconX unit.
See
tailBeaconX
STC User
and
Installation
Manual
Section 7
On Condition
Equipment
Visual
Inspection
Conduct a visual check
of the tailBeaconX unit,
and associated wiring to
ensure continued
installation integrity.
12 Calendar
Months
ADS-B
Firmware
Version
Confirm the ADS-B
software version is
current per Service
Bulletins, update if not
current.
See
tailBeaconX
TSO User
and
Installation
Guide
Section
9.6
12 Calendar
Months
Lightning
Strike
–
Actual or
Suspected
Inspect the wired
connections,
tailBeaconX unit, and
surrounding areas.
On Condition
Testing
–
ADS-B
The tailBeaconX must
be tested and shown to
comply with Title 14
CFR Part 91.227.
Installation,
software
update, or
replacement
of
tailBeaconX