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5.9 Continued Airworthiness
Maintenance of the tailBeacon is "on condition" only. For regulatory
periodic functional checks, refer to the approved aircraft maintenance
manuals or manual supplements. The aircraft must be returned to service
in a means acceptable to the appropriate aviation authority.
The rear position light is designed with 2 white LEDs. If any single LED
fails, the unit must be repaired or replaced.
Note: Use dark glasses or cover the device to ensure eye safety during
LED inspection.
5.10 System Limitations
Installation
This article meets the minimum performance and quality control standards
required by a technical standard order (TSO). If you are installing this
article on or in a specific type or class of aircraft, you must obtain separate
approval for installation.
TCAS/ACAS System
tailBeacon does not support installation on aircraft with an active Airborne
Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) with Resolution Advisory capability,
such as TCAS II or ACAS X.
SatCom
The tailBeacon GPS has not been demonstrated as compatible with
SatCom equipment and should not be installed on SatCom equipped
aircraft.
Transponder
A companion altitude-reporting transponder is required to be installed for
14 CFR 91.225 and 91.227 compliance, unless installed on an aircraft
excepted from the requirements of 14 CFR 91.215 and 91.225.
Location
tailBeacon must be installed at least 3 feet from any operating transponder
antenna.
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