Business View Magazine | October 2019

17 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 2019 THE FEDERAL AV I AT ION ADMINI STRAT ION BVM: “How does the fulfillment of this mandate provide better security and safety for our country, pilots, and airports? FAA: “ADS-B is a transformational technology that provides the foundation for the FAA’s initiative to modernize the air traffic management system to improve safety and efficiency. Real-time ADS-B is used to provide air traffic control services, improving safety and efficiency in the air and on runways. Aircraft with ADS-B Out enjoy air traffic control services in more extensive coverage areas and accurate location data for search and rescue. With ADS-B In avionics, aircraft can receive traffic information, which enhances pilot “see-and-avoid” responsibilities. ADS-B In receivers capable of receiving the Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) broadcast link have access to subscription-free weather and aeronautical information in the cockpit, enhancing pilot situation awareness.” BVM: What is the best practice for pilots and corporations to implement this change? Are we already seeing success stories from those who have already launched? FAA: “Yes, controllers and pilots are already experiencing the benefits of ADS-B. Benefits to pilots include Traffic Information Service – Broadcast (or TIS-B), an ADS-B In service. TIS-B significantly enhances pilot situation awareness for additional safety benefits. With traffic displayed in the cockpit, pilots and air traffic controllers are able to communicate with shared awareness of conflicting aircraft traffic. With TIS-B, a pilot will not only see air-to-air traffic, but also the radar targets sent from ground stations, resulting in a more complete picture of traffic around the aircraft. “ADS-B’s Flight Information Service – Broadcast (or FIS-B) is another free ADS-B In service; however, FIS-B is only available to aircraft who can receive data over 978 MHz (UAT). FIS-B automatically transmits a wide range of weather products with national and regional focus to all equipped aircraft. Having current weather and aeronautical information in the cockpit helps pilots plan more safe and efficient flight paths, as well as make strategic decisions during flight to avoid potentially hazardous developing weather. “Effective January 1, 2020, aircraft are required to equip with ADS-B Out to fly in most controlled airspace. Federal Regulation 14 CFR 91.225 defines the airspace within which these requirements apply. The rule applies to all aircraft, including foreign registered. It is important to note that aircraft not originally certificated with an electrical system, or subsequently certified with such a system installed, are exceptions. This includes balloons and gliders. “To meet the mandate, operators should follow the following steps: 1. Choose the right ADS-B Out equipment to install. “There are two types of equipment operators can choose from to meet the ADS-B mandate: Mode S transponder-based (1090 MHz) equipment or Universal Access Transceiver (UAT, 978 MHz) equipment. Aircraft operating at or above FL180 (18,000 feet, Class A airspace) must be equipped with a Mode S-transponder-based ADS-B transmitter. Aircraft operating below 18,000 feet and within U.S. airspace can equip with either a Mode S transponder with Extended Squitter or Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) equipment. Operators must also have a position source that meets the performance requirements of the rule. “The Equip ADS-B website has a list of FAA- certified equipment installations that meet the performance requirements of the ADS-B rule. There is also a database which can be searched by aircraft make and model to find the approved equipage solutions for particular aircraft. “When selecting ADS-B equipment, operators should also consider whether or not they have a need to change their call sign. If the flight plan call sign and the ADS-B transmitted call sign don’t match, this creates a mismatch, which is a problem for ATC. Please refer to the following link for more information on call sign mismatch: https://www. faa.gov/nextgen/equipadsb/installation/call_sign.