UAvionix TailBeacon TSO Manual

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tailBeaconTM TSO

User and Installation Guide

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Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this guide may be

reproduced, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any

storage medium, for any purpose without the express written permission of

uAvionix. uAvionix grants permissions 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 uAvionix.

tailBeacon, skyBeacon, Continuous Calibration, Power Transcoder, Echo

Installer, and Ping Installer are trademarks of uAvionix Corporation and

may not be used without express permission of uAvionix.

Patent uavionix.com/patents

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1 Revision History

Revision

Date

Comments

7/3/2019

Initial release

8/28/2019

Update annual checks to include ADS-B version,

and update TCAS limitation. Note installation kit.

12/2/2019

Updated installation kit instructions. Add rotorcraft

specific language.

4/13/2020

Update ADS-B version check language and

correct error in TSO-C88b deviation table.

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2 Warnings / Disclaimers

All device operational procedures must be learned on the ground.

uAvionix is not liable for damages arising from the use or misuse of this

product.

This equipment is classified by the United States Department of

Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) as Export Control

Classification 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 being incorporated into other items, without first

obtaining approval from the U.S. government or as otherwise authorized by

U.S. law and regulations.

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3 Limited Warranty

uAvionix products are warranted to be free from defects in material and

workmanship for two years from the installation of tailBeacon on the

aircraft. For the duration of the warranty period, uAvionix, at its sole option,

will repair or replace any product which fails in normal use. Such repairs or

replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor,

provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

Restrictions: This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage,

consumable parts, damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire or

flood, theft, hangar rash, damage caused by unauthorized servicing, or

product that has been modified 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 shall be provided directly by

uAvionix. Proof of purchase for the product from uAvionix or authorized

reseller is required to obtain and better expedite warranty service.

Please email or call uAvionix support with a description of the problem you

are experiencing. Also, please provide the model, serial number, shipping

address and a daytime contact number.

You will be promptly contacted with further troubleshooting steps or return

instructions. It is recommended to use a shipping method with tracking and

insurance.

 
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Table of Contents 
 
1Revision History.....................................................................................3
2Warnings / Disclaimers ..........................................................................4
3Limited Warranty....................................................................................5
4Table of Contents...................................................................................6
5TSO and System Information ................................................................8
1 Certification .....................................................................................8
2 TSO Authorization...........................................................................9
3 Applicable P/Ns...............................................................................9
4 System Functions ...........................................................................9
5 TSO Deviations and Incomplete...................................................10
6 FCC ID ..........................................................................................11
7 Device Marking .............................................................................11 
8 Environmental Qualification Form.................................................12 
9 Continued Airworthiness...............................................................13
10 System Limitations........................................................................13
6System Specifications..........................................................................14
1 System Functionality.....................................................................14
2 Altitude Encoder with Continuous Calibration™...........................14
3 Power Line Transponder Monitor .................................................14
4 Anonymous Mode.........................................................................15 
5 Wi-Fi..............................................................................................15
6 Call Sign........................................................................................15
7 tailBeacon Specifications..............................................................16
7.1 Physical Specifications............................................................16 
7.2 GPS/SBAS Specifications.......................................................17 
7.3 Altitude Encoder Specifications ..............................................17

 
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7.4 978MHz UAT Specifications ...................................................17
7.5 System Interfaces....................................................................18
7Installation............................................................................................19
1 Unpacking and Inspecting.............................................................19
2 Wiring............................................................................................19 
3 Part Numbers................................................................................19
3.1 tailBeacon TSO Installation Kit UAV-1003202-001 for #4-40 
screw mounting....................................................................................20
3.2 tailBeacon TSO Installation Kit UAV-1003202-002 for #6-32 
screw mounting....................................................................................21
3.3 tailBeacon TSO Installation Kit UAV-1003202-003 for Ercoupe 
style mounting......................................................................................22
4 Mounting .......................................................................................23
4.1 Direct Mounting .......................................................................23 
4.2 Adapter Mounting....................................................................26
4.3 Unit Installation........................................................................28
8Maintenance.........................................................................................30
9Care and Cautions...............................................................................30
System Configuration...........................................................................30 
1 Connect to tailBeacon Wi-Fi .........................................................31
2 Configuration.................................................................................32
2.1 Configure.................................................................................32
3 Post Installation Checks................................................................34
4 Post Installation Checks................................................................35
Normal Operation.................................................................................36
Support.................................................................................................36
 
 
 

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5 TSO and System Information

5.1 Certification

This installation manual provides mechanical and electrical information

necessary to install tailBeacon. It is not equivalent to an approved airframe-

specific maintenance manual, installation design drawing, or installation

data package. The content of this manual assumes use by competent and

qualified personnel using standard maintenance procedures in accordance

with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulation and other related accepted

procedures. The conditions and tests required for approval of this article

are minimum performance standards. Those installing this article either on

or within a specific type or class of aircraft must determine that the aircraft

installation conditions are within the standards which include any accepted

integrated functions not specified by the standards. TSO articles, articles

approved with 14 CFR Part 21.8(d), and any accepted integrated

function(s) not specified in the standard must have separate approval for

installation in an aircraft. The article may be installed only according to 14

CFR Part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements. This is an

incomplete system intended to provide the functions identified in, and when

installed according to this installation manual.

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5.2 TSO Authorization

Function

TSO/RTCA/SAE

Class/Type

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

Universal Access Transmitter

(UAT) Automatic Dependent

Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B)

Equipment Operating on

Frequency of 978MHz

TSO-C154c

RTCA/DO-260B

B1S

Position Light (White)

TSO-C30c

SAE/AS8037

Type III

Automatic Pressure Altitude

Reporting Code-Generating

Equipment

TSO-C88b

SAE/AS8003

5.3 Applicable P/Ns

Description

P/Ns

skyBeacon PF007 Boot Program Firmware

UAV-1001758-( )

skyBeacon PF007 Operating Program Firmware

UAV-1001759-( )

skyBeacon GNSS Operating Program Firmware

UAV-1002029-( )

skyBeacon Wi-Fi Operating Program Firmware

UAV-1001761-( )

skyBeacon Transponder Monitor Firmware

UAV-1001762-( )

5.4 System Functions

System Function

DO-178C DAL

DO-254 DAL

GPS/SBAS

UAT Transmission

Transponder Monitor

Altitude Encoder

Wi-Fi [1]

[1] Wi-Fi not intended for and disabled during airborne operation

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5.5 TSO Deviations and Incomplete

TSO

Deviation

C154c

uAvionix was granted a deviation from TSO-C154c paragraphs

3.e and 6.h to use RTCA/DO-178C instead of RTCA/DO-

178B.

C154c