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5 Purpose
The purpose of this document is to assist an installer understand the
uAvionix document set as it pertains to the installation of an AV-30-
C/tailBeaconX. It assumes an AV-30-C has already been installed in the
aircraft according to AV-30-C Installation Manual UAV-1003947-001.
Also, this document provides additional procedures for the installation,
configuration, control and testing of the tailBeaconX 1090Mhz transponder
with Extended Squitter when paired with an existing AV-30-C.
5.1 Applicable Installation Documents
The following documents are available via uAvionix.com.
Document
P/N
tailBeaconX STC Installation Manual
UAV-1003599-001
tailBeaconX Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness and Maintenance Manual
UAV-1003600-001
tailBeaconX Flight Manual Supplement
UAV-1003601-001
tailBeaconX TSO User and Installation Guide
UAV-1004270-001
AV-30-C Installation Manual
UAV-1003947-001
AV-30-C Pilots Guide
UAV-1003946-001
6 Things to Know Before You Install
uAvionix recommends installers review the procedures in the subsections
below, before continuing with the tailBeaconX installation.
6.1 tailBeaconX Wi-Fi
6.1.1 Wi-Fi Usage
tailBeaconX 802.11 Wi-Fi is used during aircraft maintenance to configure
the transponder via a smartphone or tablet. You do NOT need internet
access to use the tailBeaconX Wi-Fi. It is NOT enabled during normal flight
operations. See tailBeaconX TSO User and Installation Guide UAV-
1004270-001 for more details on how to configure a tailBeaconX.
6.1.2 Wi-Fi Control
To enable Wi-
Fi on the tailBeaconX, the tailBeaconX MUST be in “STBY”
mode as indicated on the AV-30-C. To accomplish this, from the AV-30-C,
