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UAV-1003600-001 

 

Page 17 of 17 

Rev B 
 

Appendix A 

– Installation Record 

A copy of this appendix must be used to record installation information and 
must be kept in the aircraft permanent records. 

A copy of this form must be submitted by visiting: 

https://uavionix.com/logbook/

 

tailBeaconX Installation and Configuration Log 

 

Date: 

By: 

Aircraft Information 
Make: 

Model: 

Serial Number: 

Registration Number: 

tailBeaconX Information 
Serial Number: 

Wi-Fi SSID: 

ADS-B Software Version: 

GPS Software Version: 

tailBeaconX Configuration 
Aircraft Registration/Callsign: 

ICAO Number (hex): 

Maximum Aircraft Speed: 

V

SO

 (knots): 

ADS-

B In Capability: □ 978 □ 1090 

Emitter Type: 

Aircraft Length: 

Aircraft Width: 

GPS Antenna Offset (Lat): 

GPS Antenna Offset (Lon): 

Customer Information 
Name: 

Email: 

Telephone: 

Address: 

 

 

Summary of Contents for tailBeaconX STC

Page 1: ...UAV 1003600 001 Page 1 of 17 Rev B tailBeaconXTM STC Instructions for Continued Airworthiness and Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...ermissions to download a single copy of this guide onto an electronic 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 ...

Page 3: ...UAV 1003600 001 Page 3 of 17 Rev B 1 Revision History Revision Date Comments A 10 04 2021 Initial release B 2 3 2022 Updated based on October 2021 FAA feedback Add info on ground testing ...

Page 4: ...n Number ECCN 7A994 These items are controlled by the U S Government and authorized for export only to the country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or end user s herein identified They may not be resold transferred or otherwise disposed of to any other country or to any person other than the authorized ultimate consignee or end user s either in their original form or after...

Page 5: ... or altered 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 s...

Page 6: ...tion 10 8 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 11 8 1 Airworthiness Limitations 11 8 2 Servicing Information 11 8 2 1 On Condition Servicing 11 8 2 2 Special Tools 11 8 3 Maintenance Intervals 12 8 4 Visual Inspection 13 8 4 1 tailBeaconX Visual Inspection 13 8 4 2 Position Light Visual Inspection 14 8 5 Post Lightning Strike Inspection 14 9 Post Installation Test Procedures 14 10 Troubleshoot...

Page 7: ...following documents are available Part Number uAvionix Document UAV 1004270 001 tailBeaconX TSO User and Installation Guide UAV 1003599 001 tailBeaconX STC Installation Manual UAV 1003601 001 tailBeaconX Flight Manual Supplement UAV 1004045 001 AV 30 C Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Owner operators may obtain these documents at www uavionix com or by contacting a uAvionix dealer 5 2 Revi...

Page 8: ...ations FCC Federal Communications Commission FAA Federal Aviation Administration GPS Global Positioning System ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization IFR Instrument Flight Rules LED Light Emitting Diode MM Maintenance Manual RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System STC Supplemental Type Certificate...

Page 9: ...nt Surveillance Broadcast ADS B and Traffic Information Service Broadcast TIS B Equipment Operating on the Radio Frequency of 1090 MHz TSO C166b RTCA DO 260B Class B1S Airborne Navigation Sensor Using the Global Positioning System GPS Augmented by the Satellite Based Augmentation System SBAS TSO C145e INCOMP RTCA DO 229E Beta 1 Position Light White TSO C30c SAE AS8037 Type III This device transmit...

Page 10: ...ion tailBeaconX requires serial connection to an AV 30 C control head or equivalent equipment tailBeaconX receives transponder control and pressure altitude information from the control head Status and annunciation information is provided by tailBeaconX to the control head ...

Page 11: ...h this equipment and or installation 8 2 Servicing Information The tailBeaconX unit maintenance is on condition only See tailBeaconX STC User and Installation Manual Section 7 for equipment removal and installation No component level overhaul is required 8 2 1 On Condition Servicing On Condition replacement and or servicing may be required when conditions symptoms and or servicing should take plac...

Page 12: ... Equipment Visual Inspection Conduct a visual check of the tailBeaconX unit and associated wiring to ensure continued installation integrity 8 4 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...

Page 13: ...NOT connected For more details see tailBeaconX TSO User and Installation Guide UAV 1004270 001 Section 9 5 Note 2 tailBeaconX must be in Standby mode during 91 411 testing to ensure no false position report broadcasts during pressure altitude system testing 8 4 Visual Inspection Perform a visual inspection as detailed in this section Check tailBeaconX system components for damage or other defects ...

Page 14: ...ing LED inspection 8 5 Post Lightning Strike Inspection Inspection of the tailBeaconX unit must be performed following a suspected or actual lightning strike The tailBeaconX and nearby aircraft structure and cabling must be inspected to verify no damage has occurred where lightning may have attached A tailBeaconX with visible signs of damage should be replaced Grounding hardware and nearby aircraf...

Page 15: ...ured to set the tailBeaconX to STBY mode Position light not functioning Device not receiving power Voltage less than 9 volts Ensure circuit breaker is closed navigation light switch is on and wiring to red and black wires are correct Ensure system voltage greater than 11 volts may require the engine to be running Control Head Maintenance Required Failure Annunciation Invalid ICAO address configura...

Page 16: ...ordance with this document the aircraft may be returned to service Record the following information in the appropriate aircraft maintenance logs Part number and serial number of the unit that was replaced or re installed Any other applicable information related to the maintenance work performed on the aircraft Appendix A includes an installation record that should be completed and updated as appro...

Page 17: ...X Installation and Configuration Log Date By Aircraft Information Make Model Serial Number Registration Number tailBeaconX Information Serial Number Wi Fi SSID ADS B Software Version GPS Software Version tailBeaconX Configuration Aircraft Registration Callsign ICAO Number hex Maximum Aircraft Speed VSO knots ADS B In Capability 978 1090 Emitter Type Aircraft Length Aircraft Width GPS Antenna Offse...

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