uAvionix skyBeacon STC Manuel utilisateur
UAV-1002112-001
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skyBeaconTM STC
Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness and
Maintenance Manual
UAV-1002112-001 2
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© 2018 uAvionix Corporation. All rights reserved.
uAvionix Corporation
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Bigfork, MT 59911
http://www.uavionix.com
support@uavionix.com
Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this guide may be
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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.
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.
skyBeacon technologies are patent pending.
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1 Revision History
Revision
Date
Comments
A
11/27/2018
Initial release
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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 one year from the installation of skyBeacon 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, water, fire
or flood, theft, 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 warrant 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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4 Table of Contents
1Revision History...................................................................................3
2Warnings / Disclaimers........................................................................4
3Limited Warranty..................................................................................5
5Introduction..........................................................................................8
5.1 Publications ..................................................................................8
5.2 Revision and Distribution ..............................................................8
5.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations ........................................................8
6System Description............................................................................10
6.1 Features and Installation.............................................................10
6.2 Interfaces....................................................................................11
7Control and Operation .......................................................................11
8Instructions for Continued Airworthiness............................................12
8.1 Airworthiness Limitations ............................................................12
8.2 Servicing Information..................................................................12
8.2.1 On-Condition Servicing..........................................................12
8.2.2 Special Tools.........................................................................12
8.3 Maintenance Intervals.................................................................13
8.4 Visual Inspection.........................................................................14
8.4.1 skyBeacon Visual Inspection.................................................14
8.4.2 LED Visual Inspection ...........................................................14
8.5 Post Lightning Strike Inspection..................................................14
8.6 Altitude Encoder Testing.............................................................15
8.6.1 Altitude Encoder Correspondence Test.................................15
9Post-Installation Test Procedures......................................................16
10 Troubleshooting.................................................................................16
11 Return to Service Procedure..............................................................17
11.1 Maintenance Records.................................................................17
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12 Support..............................................................................................18
Appendix A –Installation Record..............................................................19
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5 Introduction
This document provides Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) and
Maintenance Manual (MM) for the skyBeacon UAT transmitter as installed
under STC SA04362CH. This document satisfies the requirements for
continued airworthiness as defined by 14 CFR Part 23.1529 and Appendix
A. Information in this document is required to maintain the continued
airworthiness of the skyBeacon UAT transmitter.
5.1 Publications
When performing skyBeacon system maintenance it is recommended the
following documents are available.
Part Number
uAvionix Document
UAV-1001421-001 Rev D
skyBeacon TSO User and Installation Guide
UAV-1002304-001 Rev C
skyBeacon STC Installation Manual
UAV-1002111-001 Rev A
skyBeacon Flight Manual Supplement
5.2 Revision and Distribution
This document is required for maintaining the continued airworthiness of
the aircraft. When this document is revised, every page will be revised to
indicate current revision level.
Owner/operators may obtain the latest revision of this document at
www.uavionix.com or by contacting a uAvionix dealer. They may also
register for updates and support at www.uavionix.com.
5.3 Acronyms and Abbreviations
The following acronyms may be used in this document:
ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast
AML Approved Model List
ATC Air Traffic Control
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
GPS Global Positioning System
ICA Instructions for Continued Airworthiness
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ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
LED Light Emitting Diode
MM Maintenance Manual
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System
STC Supplemental Type Certificate
TSO Technical Standard Order
VFR Visual Flight Rules
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System
UAT Universal Access Transceiver
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6 System Description
6.1 Features and Installation
skyBeacon is a wing-tip mounted unit that meets all of the requirements for
compliance to 14 CFR Part 91.225 as follows:
•978 MHz UAT transmitter
•Power line transcoder used to obtain installed Mode A/C transponder
information including squawk code, IDENT, and altitude data
•GPS/SBAS receiver that provides the WAAS position source used for
the ownship ADS-B data
•Barometric pressure sensor and altitude encoder that continuously
calibrates itself to the Mode A/C transponder’s installed altitude
encoder
•LED red position light
•LED white anti-collision light
•LED status light that provides indication of proper operation
This device transmits ownship Automatic Dependent Surveillance-
Broadcast (ADS-B) data through the UAT data link.
skyBeacon replaces an existing left wing-tip (red) position light. It must be
installed as shown in the skyBeacon STC Installation Manual.
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