Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, ADS-B, is the global replacement for radar based Air Traffic Control. Utilizing precise GPS positioning and a high integrity datalink, ADS-B is the core component of the NextGen Air Transportation System. By the end of 2019, essentially all aircraft that are equipped with transponders today will be required to equip with ADS-B.With the RANGR-XVR series, FreeFlight Systems provides an affordable light-weight ADS-B compliant solution for general aviation aircraft. The RANGR-XVR systems are fully compliant ADS-B systems certified to TSO-154c, providing complete ADS-B “OUT” and “IN” capability, including the ability to receive free datalink weather. You can get Nexrad, METAR’s, AIRMET’s, SIGMET’s, PIREP’s and more, plus a complete traffic picture for enhanced safety-all with no subscription charges. The FDL-978XVR is designed to interface to compliant panel mount WAAS GPS systems, while FDL-978TXVR/G includes a built-in WAAS GPS receiver for those aircraft that are not equipped.
- System is diversity capable and fully certified for ADS-B Out 2020 compliance with added ADS-B In benefits – WiFi module included for information display to compatible tablet devices
- Fully certified to TSO C-157a for FIS-B processing and TSO-C195a for traffic processing and integration with other on board systems. Comprehensive interface capabilities for simple integration
- Keep your existing transponder
- Includes access to free ADS-B View app by FreeFlight Systems
- Compatible with popular apps including ForeFlight, Wing X Pro, iFly GPS, eKneeboard, Avare and FlyQ EFB
- Installed solution for better performance and no cockpit clutter
- Backed by an industry leading warranty and excellent customer support – Freeflight keep you flying
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Dimensions: 1.37 x 5 x 5.75 (HxWxD inches)
- Weight: 1.4 lb Transmitter, 2 lb Transceiver
- Input Voltage: 10 - 40 VDC
- Input Current (Steady State): 0.7 A at 12 VDC
- Output Voltage (To Control Head): 6.5 VDC
- Output Current (To Control Head): 0.35 A
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
- Environmental: DO-160F
- Certifications: DO-282B, DO-178B Level C, TSO-C154c
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