Butler Avionics has received Mexican Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil (DGAC) approval of its ADS-B STC for a range of out-of-production Learjet models, the Olathe, Kansas-based company announced on June 19. The FAA-approved STC also covers the ADS-B Out equipment mandate in Mexico that takes effect January 1, 2020.
Under DGAC’s approval, Butler’s ADS-B Out solution is available for Learjet models 31, 31A, 35, 35A, 36, 36A, and 60 that have TCAS II installed. Its solution includes two Garmin GTX 3000 transponders, the GDL 88 (Dual Band UAT/1090 Receiver with WAAS GPS Sensor) and the Flight Stream 210 Bluetooth Transmitter. Butler’s modification easily interfaces with existing TCAS II equipment and offers access to ADS-B In information on a portable electronic device such as a tablet or iPad, according to the company.
“With the significant number of Learjets in Mexico, it is important to provide these reasonably priced ADS-B solutions,” Butler director of avionics Guy Morris said.