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uAvionix tailBeacon | ADS-B Out, WAAS GPS, Encoder, Rear Position LED Nav Light
$1,965.00$2,099.00 (-6%)
The tailBeacon from uAvionix is a TSO certified, revolutionary new way to equip ADS-B out for your certified aircraft. This rear position nav light is integrated with ADS-B Out, GPS, and LED position lighting, offering the lowest total cost of ownership of any ADS-B Out solution.
The installation of skyBeacon is as simple as replacing the aft aircraft position light. There are no airframe modifications or additional antennas required. In addition, the installation only requires 2 screws and reuses the existing power and ground to your current position light as well as the existing breaker.
uAvionx tailBeacon will work with any Mode C and Mode S transponder which meets the 2020 ADS-B requirements. Due to the unique design and technology of the tailBeacon, there is no need to run any new wiring to the transponder.
This unit is a smartphone configurable via WiFi. The intuitive, easy-to-use app guides you through setting the necessary values including the ICAO address, emitter type, aircraft length, width, and GPS offsets. Since tailBeacon is self-contained there are no serial ports settings or protocols to configure.
uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out Solution
uAvionix tailBeacon is the first and only ADS-B device that allows for an easy installment by replacing the tail light of your aircraft. Featuring a built-in WAAS GPS combined with a 978UAT transmitter – tailBeacon is the most innovative and affordable ADS-B solution currently available on the market.
Avoid the hassle of wiring a new transponder or mounting additional antennas. uAvionix tailBeacon houses all the necessary antennas and will work with your existing Mode C or S transponder. tailBeacon’s configuration takes only a few minutes and is completed within uAvionix’s mobile application.
The tailBeacon consists of the following TSOs & Regulatory Certifications:
- UAT Transmitter: TSO-154c (RTCA/DO-282B) Class B1S
- Position Lighting: TSO-C30c Type III & SAE/AS8037
- WAAS GPS: TSO-C145e (RTCA/DO-229E) Class Beta 1
- FCC ID 2AFFTUAT016R
- ADS-B Out: §91.225, §91.227, AC 20-165B
- GNSS Position: AC 20-165B
Features:
- TSO certified
- Easy installation
- No airframe modifications or additional antennas are required
- Works with any Mode C or Mode S transponder
- Transponder data is provided via the existing aircraft wiring system using the Power Transcoder
- tailBeacon uses the existing mounting location, breaker, and wiring
- Installation is as simple as replacing the aft aircraft position light
- Integrates LED nav light
- WAAS GPS
- 2020 ADS-B compliance
- The lowest total cost of ownership of any ADS-B Out solution
Package Includes:
- UAX-90036-01 uAvionix tailBeacon ADS-B Out
- 4x Mounting Screws
- 2x Butt Splice
- Allen Wrench
- Rubber Gasket
- Metal Mounting Adapter
- 2x WiFi Password Stickers
- Manufacturer’s Certificate
Easy Installation
- Installation is as simple as replacing the aircraft rear position light
- No airframe modifications or additional antennas are required
- Works with any Mode C and Mode S transponder
- Transponder data is provided via the existing aircraft wiring system using the Power Transcoder
- TailBeacon uses the existing mounting location, breaker, and wiring
- The installation requires 2 screws (included) and reuses the existing power and ground to your current position light
Additional information
| Weight | 0.155 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.62 × 1.69 × 2.87 in |
| Input Voltage | 11-31, VDC |
| Operating Power | 3, W |
| Power Transcoder | Decodes, Mode, A, C, and, S, via, DC, input |
| 978MHz UAT Transmitter Power Classification | DO-282B, Medium, Power |
| WAAS GPS Tracking | -166, dBm |
| Reacquisition | -160, dBM |
| Cold Start | -148, dBm |
| LED Position Light Color | Aviation, White |
| Intensity | 40, candelas |
| WiFi Configuration Physical | 802.11, b/g/ |
| App Compatibility | iOS, Android |
| Regulatory/TSO | FCC, ID, 2AFFTUAT016R, ADS-B, Out:, §91.225, §91.227, AC, 20-165B, GNSS, Position:, AC, 20-165B, UAT, Transmitter:, TSO-154c, (RTCA/DO-282B), Class, B1S, Position, Lighting:, TSO-C30c, Type, III, &, SAE/AS8037, WAAS, GPS:, TSO-C145e, (RTCA/DO-229E), Class, Beta, 1 |
