EASA has approved an STC for Aero-Dienst’s GPS/satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) sensor system installation, which the Nuremberg, Germany-based business aircraft services provider said is the basis for cost-effective ADS-B Out for Learjet 60s equipped with Collins Aerospace’s Pro Line 4 avionics. Aero-Dienst’s sensor system includes a FreeFlight Systems GPS receiver and antenna.
Combined with CMD Flight Solutions’ EASA STC for a transponder upgrade that fulfills the latest DO-260B (V2) standard, the package achieves ADS-B Out requirements mandated by EASA, Aero-Dienst said. “Especially in view of the fact that we have less than 14 months until ADS-B Out becomes mandatory in Europe, we are pleased to be able to provide our Learjet 60 customers with a combined STC solution that keeps costs and downtime to a minimum,” said Aero-Dienst design and modification manager Patrick Morgenstern.
Aircraft are required by EASA to have ADS-B Out by June 7, 2020, while the FAA has a January 1, 2020 deadline. The EASA mandate applies only to aircraft that weigh more than 5,700 kg (about 12,500 pounds) or have a maximum cruise speed of more than 250 knots.