Story ID: 628
Rockwell Collins Boosts TDR-94 Transponder Capabilities
By: Sean Broderick
Caption: Upgrade adds fixed-flight ID auto-generation.
Word Count: 169
Expanding its options for owners to meet the Jan. 1, 2020 ADS-B Out mandate, Rockwell Collins has enhanced its TDR-94/94D Mode S Transponder, adding the ability to automatically generate a fixed flight ID from the Mode S code for U.S.-registered aircraft. For customers that don’t have a flight ID to send from a controller, this removes the need to upgrade other parts of their avionics system to become compliant.

"This new variant is another way for owners to equip without doing a full avionics upgrade," said Craig Olson, vice president and general manager of Rockwell Collins' Business and Regional Systems.

Rockwell Collins (Booth N4000) is developing two new approved model list supplemental type certificates (AML-STC) to support installation of the new transponder and the required GPS position source. The list will cover more than 55 unique Part 23 and Part 25 aircraft, the company said.

The TDR-94/94D and the new certifications will be available through any Rockwell Collins-authorized dealer in early 2018.