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5.8 Continued Airworthiness
Maintenance of the tailBeaconX is "on condition" only.
Periodic regulatory function checks must be performed. The aircraft must
be returned to service in a means acceptable to the appropriate aviation
authority.
Note:
Transponders certified after January 1, 2020 must not respond
to ATCRBS/Mode S All-Calls (Long P4 interrogation). This may
cause unexpected results to be obtained by transponder test
sets.
Note:
Mode S transponders must only respond to Mode S Only All-
Calls when airborne. tailBeaconX can be placed in an airborne
state for test purposes by entering
“Ground Test Mode” using
the installer application, or by using certain compatible control
heads. For more details see Section 9.5.
The rear position light is designed with 2 white LEDs. If any LED fails, the
unit must be repaired or replaced.
Note: Use dark glasses or cover the device to ensure eye safety during
LED inspection.
5.9 System Limitations
Installation
This article meets the
minimum
performance and quality control standards
required by a technical standard order (TSO). Installation of this article
requires a separate approval.
SatCom
The tailBeaconX GPS has not been demonstrated as compatible with
SatCom equipment and should not be installed on SatCom equipped
aircraft.
