FAA updates ADS-B Install Policy

[John Collins]

The FAA has updated their install policy for ADS-B systems. The major improvement is that a field approval for a follow on installation is no longer required. This covers the case where there is an existing STC for the ADS-B Out system and position as a pair. In the past, a follow on installation required a field approval. This is no longer necessary if the installer follows the new policy.

See http://tinyurl.com/hdelh6l

 

[BillTIZ]

Thanks!
That makes a big help to us. Our PA-25 has not been listed in any STCs I've found from companies with their ADS-B equipment. A lot of Pipers, but no -25 . Ours is in the RESTRICTED category.

If I read this correctly, as long as you follow the STC approved install procedure for the equipment, it can be applied to any aircraft.

 

[unsafervguy]

The sticky part is d. The part about getting permission from the stc holder, will they or won't they. I hope most will, this will help a lot if the stc holders say go ahead. I would guess the stcs held by manufacturers like garmin will be easy to get permission. More sales for them with less expense of getting more stcs approved.

Bob