FAA Certifies Appareo Stratus ADS-B Transponder

The Appareo Stratus ESG transponder has received technical standard order (TSO) authorization from the FAA. The ESG contains a WAAS GPS receiver and is a 1090ES transponder, so it meets the 2020 ADS-B OUT mandate for aircraft flying at all altitudes. 

Appareo is offering the ESG in two kit options. The $2,995 Stratus ESG includes the unit and a GPS antenna, while the ESGi adds an ADS-B IN receiver, which delivers free weather and traffic information to iOS devices running the ForeFlight mobile app. The ESGi package is priced at $3,495. 

Buyers of the ESG without the ESGi ADS-B IN receiver can still take advantage of the installation, by connecting a Stratus 1S or 2S portable ADS-B IN receiver to the ESG via an optional interface cable. This allows the 1S or 2S to receive more reliable ADS-B IN and GPS information via the aircraft’s external GPS and ADS-B/transponder antennas. 

“This kit will enable a lot of non-glass-panel-aircraft owners to enjoy the benefits of ADS-B IN while complying with the 2020 mandate for ADS-B OUT affordably,” said Kris Garberg, director of sales at Appareo.