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FDL-978 ADS-B Equipment
Pilot Guide/User Manual
Part Numbers
87098-XX-XXXX
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  • Page 1 This document contains FreeFlight Systems proprietary information. It is loaned for limited purposes only and remains the property of FreeFlight Systems. It may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written consent of FreeFlight Systems and must not be disclosed to persons not having need of such disclosure consistent with the purpose of the loan.
  • Page 3 FDL-978 ADS-B Equipment Pilot Guide/User Manual FDL-978 ADS-B Transmitter and Transceivers Pilot Guide/User Manual Publication Number: 87351 Revision B June 25, 2015 NO PART OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS OR USED TO MAKE A DERIVATIVE WORK (SUCH AS TRANSLATION, TRANSFORMATION, OR ADAPTATION) WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF FREEFLIGHT SYSTEMS.
  • Page 4 The information provided in this document is subject to change without notice. Please visit the FreeFlight Systems website (http://www.freeflightsystems.com) or contact Product Support for updated materials regarding your products. For Product Support, Repair, or Sales, please contact us directly or an authorized FreeFlight Systems Dealer. Product Support Department: Phone: +1.254.662.0000, ext.
  • Page 5 Date Added description of external control feature and reverse June 25, 2015 video displayed on the TC978 Controller. Incorporated FDL-978 Lite Series equipment and All pages configuration, along with software release 001F updates. FFS Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    FDL-978 ADS-B Equipment Pilot Guide/User Manual Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ........................ 1-1 Description ........................1-1 2 TC978 CONTROLLER ....................... 2-1 Display Mode Selection Knob ....................2-2 CODE Knob......................... 2-4 External Control and Reverse Video ................2-4 Push Buttons ....................... 2-5 Warning Messages ......................
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  • Page 9: Introduction

    A1S equipment and is fully compliant with the Airborne Surveillance & Separation Assurance Processing (ASSAP) EVAcq (Class C1) requirements of TSO-C195a and RTCA/DO-317A. The FDL-978 equipment is intended to provide an ADS-B transmitter or transceiver solution to meet the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandate for ADS-B Out installation on every aircraft operating in U.S.
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  • Page 11: Tc978 Controller

    Pilot Guide/User Manual 2 TC978 Controller The FDL-978 ADS-B equipment may interface to a TC978 Controller (P/N 87349) used in-flight by the pilot to control output of ADS-B messages. The TC978 Controller receives its power from and communicates with the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment. The TC978 Controller consists of the following components: •...

  • Page 12: Mode Selection Knob

    The pressure altitude is displayed as a Flight Level in hundreds of feet. The Flight Level shown may not match the indicated altitude on the altimeter due to non-standard atmospheric conditions. Figure 2 shows the ALT Mode display of the FDL-978 ADS-B Transceiver equipment: • Squawk Code •...

  • Page 13: Table 1. Mode Descriptions

    There is no functional difference between the two ALT positions. Table 1. Mode Descriptions Power is removed from the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment. The FDL-978 ADS-B equipment is on and will not transmit any ADS-B messages, but will still receive ADS-B messages if the ADS-B equipment has receive capabilities.

  • Page 14: Code Knob

    2.4 External Control and Reverse Video The TC978 provides control to the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment or the FDL-978 system can be configured for external control. External control inputs, such as Squawk Codes, Call Sign/Flight ID, and mode control (IDENT, Altitude Inhibit, transmit Standby), are needed by the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment.

  • Page 15: Push Buttons

    FDL-978 ADS-B Equipment Pilot Guide/User Manual 2.5 Push Buttons The TC978 control inputs, such as Squawk Codes, Call Sign/Flight ID, and mode control (IDENT, Altitude Inhibit, transmit Standby) are configurable by the TC978 only when external controls are not being used.

  • Page 16: Warning Messages

    The icon will remain as long as the malfunction is present. Depending on the nature of the malfunction, the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment may not transmit ADS-B messages. FFS Copyright © 2015 All rights reserved.

  • Page 17: Table 3. Warning Messages

    FDL-978 ADS-B Equipment Pilot Guide/User Manual Cycle power on the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment. If the problem persists, contact an Authorized Service Center. Table 3. Warning Messages Message Potential Cause Transceiver can’t lock to carrier Synth Unlock frequency. Generic Transceiver Fault – POST,...

  • Page 18: No Remote Link

    TC978 display will be as shown below. 2.8 Fault Annunciation If the FDL-978 ADS-B equipment detects a catastrophic internal failure the screen will indicate FAULT with a brief statement of the problem. No ADS-B messages will be transmitted when a fault has been detected.

  • Page 19: Miscellaneous

    ADS-B Out messages broadcast the registered ICAO address and call sign to identify the aircraft for the purpose of utilizing ATC services. The FDL-978 systems have an Anonymous Mode feature that will broadcast a random, temporary, ICAO address and no call sign when enabled.
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  • Page 21 FDL-978 ADS-B Equipment Pilot Guide/User Manual APPENDIX A Acronyms and Abbreviations Item Description ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast ASSAP Airborne Surveillance & Separation Assurance Processing Air Traffic Control Federal Aviation Administration FreeFlight Systems Global Positioning System Instrument Flight Rule...
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  • Page 23: Appendix Blimited Warranty

    (B) THE WARRANTY CARD SUPPLIED WITH THE PRODUCT MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO FREEFLIGHT WITHIN 15 DAYS OF INSTALLATION OF THE PRODUCT IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BECOME EFFECTIVE. (C) THE PRODUCT IS SOLD AND INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. A LIST OF ALL AUTHORIZED FREEFLIGHT DEALERS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM FREEFLIGHT.
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  • Page 26 For additional product information and specifications, please visit our website at: www.freeflightsystems.com 3700 Interstate 35 South • Waco, Texas 76706-3756 USA US: 800.487.4662 • International: +1.254.662.0000 Made in USA...

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