UAV-1004270-001
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Rev A
Note: Installation of the tailBeaconX must be in accordance with AC 43.13-
2B, Chapter 1.
7.6 Wiring
tailBeaconX requires connections to power, ground, and an RS-232 control
interface.
Color
Type
Function
Red
Power
Aircraft Power
Black
Power
Aircraft Ground
Grey
Output
RS-232 Transmit (to control head)
Orange
Input
RS-232 Receive (from control head)
White
Input
Suppression Input
tailBeaconX is designed to use existing position light power wiring. If new
power wiring is desired, refer to AC 43.13-1B Chapter 11 for guidance. The
wiring should present an impedance of less than 0.5ohm. The following
table provides guidance for typical aircraft hook-up wire.
Gauge
ohm/km
Maximum Length for 0.5ohm
20 AWG
35
14.2m
22 AWG
64
7.8m
1. Prepare the aircraft wiring for connection.
a. Install a shielded 24AWG twisted pair cable from the cockpit to
the tailBeaconX installation location. This cable is used for
interface control (data). Installations requiring suppression input
