AXP340 Mode S Transponder Certified

Steve,

This looks very nice, but without an ADSB receiver, I'm only half way to getting traffic and FIS.

What's in the works for ADSB-in?

Can you confirm that this is fully ELS compliant for the EU? From the installation manual, it doesn't look as though it is currently EHS compatible though - are there plans for a software update to add this at some point?

Thanks Steve

EHS is only currently required for the larger or faster stuff, but in the ever creeping EU legislation, it's far from inconceivable that it will migrate it's way down to a lower bracket, and I have a suspicion that I might get caught in the next tranche if/when it happens. It would be a shame to have to rip and replace a transponder in a few years time if there was no upgrade path

Ben (user name from from my first aircraft reg - AWFC!)

Read this AC

http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/Advisory_Circular/AC%2020-165.pdf

 

I believe you will need an STC to operate it in your aircraft and a flight manual supplement that states "The installed ADS-B Out system has been shown to meet the equipment requirements of 14 CFR § 91.227."

Edited by tony - 09 Sep 2014 at 7:13pm

I assume then that those who are buying the MFD/TXP combo NOW (me, for example) will receive the STC use as a part of our purchase?

Now THAT is the question:

Edited by pburger - 11 Sep 2014 at 7:34pm

At this time, this whole discussion is pretty moot.  I've asked 4 controllers about my ADS-B out and have received responses ranging from "we don't have the equipment to tell" to "can you tell me how I would know?".  My favorite was "ADS-whaaat?).  And this is in NY and Boston airspace which I doubt is lacking any significant funding.

Let me clarify my statement a bit because I'm not saying that ADS-B is not important or that you should defer buying a solution. It is quite the opposite, I don't think you want to be the guy who wakes up November 1st 2019 and realizes he needs to install $$$ of equipment in order to continue to fly is airplane in ADS-B required airspace. That guy is going to have to get in line with all the other guys who are late to the game. While there are a number of people/shops that can install avionics, there are only a limited number of good qualified shops that can do the job right with a reliable wiring installation and guess what? They are already backed up months in advance - today.

I believe that ADS-B does bring benefit today with the ability to take advantage of TIS-B and FIS-B which is why many are concerned with having a proper ADS-B out installation, and it is for that reason that we need to ensure the product selection works properly. in my opinion, Avidyne has demonstrated the capability to deliver the out strategy in this complex environment with an open roadmap to work with other manufacturers in the industry. I think this is more key than anything. I can tell you that both Tony and my 540/340 installs passed the FAA performance tests by a wide margin whereas a number of others with competing solutions are having challenges meeting the minimum performance standards.

So what I'm saying is that everyone is challenged with this mandate and will require time to work out the details. Buy it - install it - turn it on and as long as it meets the FAA performance standards - fly on. Everything else will work itself out.

This may not be the best place to post this, but I'd thought I'd pass along something that may be of use to others:

Are you asking if you have an IFD540 and an AXP340 today, will you have access to the STC for the ASD-B functionality when it comes out?

If so, yes and that will be no-charge.

If not, please clarify the question.

I saw the new transponder at AOPA Chino Fly In yesterday.

The bezel lighting was extremely bright, as was the display lighting.

We figured out how to adjust the display itself, but the rep didn't know how to adjust the bezel lighting.

Can it be done?

Thanks Jake. That sounds fine.

I trust you've done some night flight testing with the 540 and the transponder and found the lighting to be satisfactory?

I realize "not too bright and not too dim" is subjective, but if you've done much night flying you know what I mean.

Regards, Jim

Gring,

Sounds good. Thanks. Did you post a review with pics over on BT?

That is quite the thread, I read it before, caught up on it today.