Story ID: 723 GARMIN ADS-B
Garmin Extends ADS-B Aircraft List
By: Ian Sheppard
Caption: Garmin International now offers ADS-B installations and upgrades for a wide range of business aircraft through its network.
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Garmin has added to the list of aircraft that can be upgraded to ADS-B through its authorized dealer network. The aircraft/authorized dealer combinations available can be obtained from the company. Several configurations are available, optimized for each individual aircraft type, Garmin said.

For non-Tcas II aircraft, the GTX 345R/GTX 335R ADS-B transponders provide operators with an all-in-one remote-mount installation and offer the option ofWaas-GPS. The latter model also receives ADS-B IN traffic and weather, GPS position data and back-up attitude information for display on the Garmin Pilot and ForeFlight Mobile apps.

For Tcas II-equipped aircraft, Garmin said operators can use the GDL 88 ADS-B datalink and GTX-3000 mode-S extended-squitter transponder “to economically achieve ADS-B requirements.” The GTX 3000 “leverages the GDL 88’s internal WAAS/SBAS receiver" to broadcast aircraft identity, state and intent information (DO-260B compliant) to ATC, while also providing operators with a Waas position source.

On certain aircraft Garmin’s Flight Stream wireless datalink can be added to give pilots wireless access to FIS-B weather and traffic on approved mobile devices in the cockpit.