Thank you for your kind comments. There are two TailBeacon versions: the TailBeacon TSO for certificated aircraft and the less expensive TailBeacon EXP for experimental aircraft. The uAvionix TailBeacon is the only expensive device mounted on the outside of our plane. — the appropriate hole for #6 screws  — then countersunk the enlarged holes so #6 flat-head stainless-steel screws could be used. Still have the static. Within 30 min or so, the FAA will send the performance report to the specified email address. Pilots must also be familiar with and comply with the destination country’s ADS-B rules if applicable. Select the appropriate category for the length. Thanks for the info Klaus! Which transponders does the tailBeacon work with? The mounting ring has a bayonet connection for the module. I didn't like the … This check does not satisfy the requirement for VFR flight that encoder and altimeter be tested every two years. is a low-cost device that satisfies the ADS-B Out requirement kicking in on January 1, 2020. A default value is shown. Cut wires. If not, tap on "Configure. Once we had the explanation provided by uAvionix, the solution was simple. It can be removed by unscrewing two Allen head screws and cutting two wires. What to do? For a thorough check, do the flight test described earlier and obtain the performance report. Then use the Dremel drum on the exposed half. We bought the EXP version for our Zenith 601HDS, N314LB. (My home field CTAF) I next ran a dedicated wire from the buss to the tailbeacon w/an inline 3A fuse, thinking that the issue may be due to the tailbeacon being together with my nav lites. UAvionix announced on September 13 that its latest ADS-B Out solution, tailBeacon, is now STC’d for use in certified aircraft following a successful test flight near the company’s headquarters in Montana.The initial STC covers Cessna 172 aircraft, but installation in additional models is possible using the FAA’s ADS-B Policy Memo. No GPS signal. We encourage all users to update their systems through a quick and simple process, as soon as possible. From the second test run onward, the performance report showed a huge failure rate of 93.71% for the Flight Id category, as shown below. In our case, they were binding in the threads of the mounting ring. The process couldn't have been simpler. Will there be a version with a strobe or anti-collision light? So clamp the mounting ring in a vice, with protective wood blocks, then insert the screws and turn them with the supplied 1.5mm Allen wrench. Yes, I would like to meet you when we are next time in Hawaii. We tried all the suggested cures, such as balancing carburetors, adjusting mixture, replacing spark plugs, cleaning carburetors. here are lots of considerations, and only a slow and deliberate process leads to good results. Most likely the screws are too small, as was the case for us: The screws for our tail light were #6, a typical size. This is normal), Now open the skyBeacon app, it will open to the Monitor page. uAvionix’s patented power transcoder technology seamlessly communicates with your existing transponder, any transponder, over your aircraft’s electrical system. ADS-B switch turned on as default, just as you do for the transponder. Owners of the uAvionix skyBeacon, tailBeacon and BeaconX ADS-B devices can use this free application to monitor, install, and configure their hardware. I see the G5 AI quoted at about 8-10 hours, the G5 HSI at 22-36 hours. Klaus, thank you for taking your time to share what you went through. Well, "never" is not quite correct. We bought the EXP version for our Zenith 601HDS, N314LB. As described above, we assure this for the TailBeacon by wiring it to a separate ADS-B switch powered by the aviation master switch. We are excited to announce immediate availability of a software update to both skyBeacon and tailBeacon that implements this improvement. toggle quoted message Show quoted text. I bought the experimental version directly from Uavionix. If you have equipment of older inventory, there may be a value of 42, as happened in our case. 5. Remove your standard rear position light and replace with the tailBeacon for ADS-B compliance. 3.4. Like an inop ELT, remove it, make a logbook entry, perhaps a placard and continue on. GPS uAvionix FYXNav-B Quick Start Manual. uAvionix SkyBeacon reviews on installations in a Piper from the May issue included … Complete history of uAvionix and an analysis of their products by avionics expert and writer Bob Hart. Aircraft equipped with TIS or ADS-B In systems for traffic awareness are NOT impacted. Indeed, he helped us verify with the testing equipment that the value 35 results in complete agreement of transponder and TailBeacon codes. When flying on 100LL avgas on long-distance trips, the engine would quickly show the effect of lead-fouled spark plugs and run rough during start-up and taxiing. 2. Weighing 2.9 ounces including the 6-inch wiring pigtail, rebalancing the aircrafts rudder will depend on the weight difference between the existing light and the new tailBeacon, although in many cases the weight difference is less than 0.5 ounces, uAvionix said. altitude encoder of the transponder from the airplane and asked avionics guru Dick of the local avionics shop to bench test it. Generally, this is not the time to impress anybody with your piloting skills. uAvionix also offers an alternate ADS-B Out module: the, It uses similar technology, but is installed in a different part of the airplane. The checklist assumes a standard installation as described in the Rotax installation manual Section 24-00-00, without additional external generator, and that the voltage is not in the normal range. not damaging the two wires sticking out of the hole by using the following process: Cut a short piece of PVC pipe with 1 in. Works with Your Existing Mode C or S Transponder. Same story here. How is the installation tested to ensure it meets the FAA Requirements? I haven't followed the ADSB stuff at all but figured I'd use uAvionix if I ever did equip because that is what GRT has decided to support easy integration with. When you are done, tap on "Update" to store the input data. By my way of thinking, if the Uavionix Tail Beacon or transponder fail, the Tail Beacon can be easily REMOVED (by an A&P), making it no longer INSTALLED. I took advantage of the free shipping offer for ABS members and ordered the tailbeacon which will be here this week. — that are always turned on. The Flight Id is just the N-number, which is manually inputted into the TailBeacon as described earlier. These systems provide aural resolution advisories, and will generally be marked as TSO-C119. Accordingly, it included in the ADS-B output the transponder code all the time, and never the N-number. If the hole is too small, use a Dremel with small sanding drum to enlarge the hole. The process couldn't have been simpler. The altitude encoder of the transponder worked during the very first test flight, but stopped entirely during all subsequent flights. This must be enabled so that the TailBeacon does transmit ADS-B Out. Each aircraft registration number has an equivalent ICAO code. Be advised that uAvionix has come out with a service bulletin, mandating an update for the software in their SkyBeacon & TailBeacon ADS-B units. You can download the free uAvionix app for the SkyBeacon/TailBeacon into any Apple or Android device. Uavionix Tailbeacon EXP . Do the aircraft position/nav lights need to remain on during all operations? I took advantage of the free shipping offer for ABS members and ordered the tailbeacon which will be here this week. The Garmin Pilot also displays GPS altitude. FAA ADS-B Performance Report. 4. A thief is unlikely to have such a wrench. ), Power on the Beacon product (You now have 5 minutes to connect to the Beacon before the wifi shuts off. Both values resulted in perfect reading of the transponder code by the TailBeacon, proving that 35 is indeed a stable choice. First, damaging an airplane is a federal offense (18 U.S. 32). The uAvionix TailBeacon is a low-cost device that satisfies the ADS-B Out requirement kicking in on January 1, 2020. I have scheduled the uAvionix TailBeacon to be installed next week. The Identification section of the Monitor page shows the N-number you have inputted and the equivalent ICAO Number. Invalid OCSO configured. Page 3: Revision History 1 Revision History Revision Date Comments 7/7/2019 Initial release 8/28/2019 Update ADS-B version to v1.4.0 and note … almost a match of the 50 grams of the removed tail light. My only concern is that the power comes from the nav lights which means they need to be on all the time. Joined: Apr 11, 2018 Messages: 55 Display Name: Display name: 2nd505th. As soon as the TailBeacon senses, via GPS data, that the aircraft is moving, it shuts down the WiFi connection, as mandated by the FAA. Turn on if you have navigation lights for the wings. There is an additional 0/1 value that tells whether the information in that position is the pressure altitude or the Flight Id. Of course, one then must also consider how wing strobes are handled. 23 Ratings. It outputs a WiFi signal. Remove the paper that covers one side of the supplied rubber gasket for the mounting ring; see the above drawing. Please contact me using the email address given on my university website. Thank you, and aloha! uAvionix’s patented power transcoder technology seamlessly communicates with your existing transponder, any transponder, over your aircraft’s electrical system. Thus, the effect on weight and balance of the plane is negligible and need not be computed. To the rescue came Ryan of uAvionix. Fly at least 3,000 ft AGL so that you surely will be within radar coverage. They had a $100 show special discount for buying the package at Oshkosh. Closm99 , 03/23/2019. If you have a newer Samsung phone, we have seen instances where the Bluetooth also needs to be turned off. If the transponder code is shown, you are done. Later we talked with friend and airplane guru Jack about this problem. CTLSi 413L is equipped with 10 inch sky view. TailBeacon of uAvionix mounted on rudder of Zenith 601HDS The uAvionix TailBeacon is a low-cost device that satisfies the ADS-B Out requirement kicking in on January 1, 2020. Third, the TailBeacon produces a WiFi signal that is used to set and change parameters, such as the N-number. 23 Ratings. You must come to a full stop on the runway. The method described in the post assures this, by connecting the Tailbeacon to the avionics master switch. It has at the bottom two options: "Configure" and "Monitor." He has flown more than 2400 hours over the last 40 years. But barring that rare event, such checking surely simplifies testing the performance of the TailBeacon. An FAA ADS-B Performance Report was requested online. Finally, insert and tighten the supplied tiny set screws so that the module is fixed in the mounting ring. For the check, climb to the altitude where you want to perform the check. That altitude is shown on the Monitor page. Specify the stall speed of the aircraft in landing configuration. But it seems to generate substantial static during dead air on 122.8 ONLY. All of the above steps for the TailBeacon apply to installation of the uAvionix SkyBeacon, except that the left wing light is replaced by the SkyBeacon. The correct hole diameter is 29 mm, which is just a bit less than 1 5/32 in. If there is a radar signal at ground level, the Squawk code shows the transponder code. Curious if there are many who have installed and subsequently tested a uAvionix Skybeacon. When you see the Beacon-XXXX wifi SSID pop up, tap it and enter the passphrase EXACTLY as printed on the supplied card or sticker. Klaus Truemper hails from Cologne, Germany but has lived in the US since 1965. Compare that number with the one you determined earlier, to make sure it is correct. Switches: "Auto" for TruTrak autopilot, "GDL" for Garmin GDL 39, and new "ADS-B" for uAvionix TailBeacon. But don't fret, there is nothing wrong: The app works just as well for the TailBeacon. Dozens of member installation photos and advice for installing in a Piper. As you suggested, It would be a good idea to do an ADS-B test prior to starting taxi on future flights, just to provide peace of mind.Klaus, your article was a great aid, providing valuable insight for the installation of the uAvionix TailBeacon. The entire maneuvering portion of your flight must take at least 10 min. Check that WiFi of the iPad is turned on and verify that it is connected with the uAvionix TrailBeacon. In fact, we spent 8 hours. So before going on, tap on "Update" to store the input data. Details on this below. uAvionix Tailbeacon Install Last Post RSS Karl Vogelheim Vogelheim Trusted Member. Why advertise that this is a piece of electronics? Top 8 Installation Tips and Tricks. Given that decision, there is a natural choice for powering the TailBeacon: We go from the avionics master switch to a separate panel switch labeled "ADS-B," and from there to the TailBeacon. If you measure this in feet, convert this to meters. tailBeacon is designed to be a direct replacement for the common navigation light or nav/strobe found on the tail of many aircraft. UAvionix says a typical tailBeacon’s physical install will take 15 minutes. We had a freaky occurrence with our installation. More. The Position section shows a value for Altitude Pressure. For a second, you see a photo of the SkyBeacon, and then the following page. The ADS-B Out modules supplied by uAvionix replace either the left wingtip navigation light (SkyBeacon) or the tail navigation light (TailBeacon). If you have tested the unit during flight, did you get a clean PAPR the first time? I would order from uAvionix again, although I’d buy a tail beacon as opposed to a SkyBeacon. The Transponder Monitor Threshold is needed by the TailBeacon to decide which voltage changes in the aircraft wiring are random noise and which convey the transponder code. While you start the engine and do steps such as turning on radios, do not allow the aircraft to move at all. My old NavWorx ADS-600EXP was no longer working, and I needed a solution. 5. Take off in a gentle manner, climb at a reasonable rate, say 300-500 ft/min, and fly away from the airport. Then your altimeter should show T - D = 3480 - 1000 = 2480 ft. The main reason for doing this is to stop cellular data from being transmitted and interfering with the lower power Wifi signal. 3. Sounds easy, but it is a lot of work. uAvionix says a typical tailBeacon installation might be accomplished in around 15 minutes. The certified skyBeacon and tailBeacon feature a unique password secured configuration interface via Wi-Fi. Return to the airport and land, again with gentle changes of altitude and direction. Measure the displacement of the TailBeacon to the left or right from the longitudinal axis of the airplane; the displacement likely is equal to 0. The lack of precision of GPS altitude has a scary consequence. The SkyBeacon replaces the left wingtip light. Be advised that uAvionix has come out with a service bulletin, mandating an update for the software in their SkyBeacon & TailBeacon ADS-B units. He explained the TailBeacon operation, and how the rules could result in the massive error rate for Flight Id. The reason, we guess, is that performance of the TailBeacon cannot be monitored in flight. TailBeacon works with any existing transponder. At this time Canada, Mexico, and the Bahamas do not have any ADS-B requirements for light aircraft. Cut wires. My buddy, Shane Woodson at uAvionix contacted me to suggest that that statement is incorrect. How do you determine the correct value for your plane? I've had two avionic techs say they will not install the UAVIONIX SKYBEACON ADS-B products. Installed my uAvionix skyBeacon a few weeks back, then did the verification flight. The numbers should be close due to the recalibration feature of the TailBeacon; see the earlier discussion about that aspect. The radar signal should interrogate the transponder at least every 18-40 seconds, as can be verified using the indicator light of the transponder. Newer transponders are more powerful, while older ones, like our KT 76A, are less so. With ADS-B out interacting with transponder and GPS satellites, is there still a need for an ELT except for automatic activation in the event of a crash? That information can be crucial as we found out twice during just. In our case, the smallest category, with W ≤ 23, applies. After maybe 2-3 minutes, the Position section should show values for Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude GPS. Then do the above altimeter test where you use the ADS-B information of other aircraft. "No, no," you should say, "with all these hours of work, we are making a lot of money!". We secure the end of the now-unused wire with shrink tubing and label that end for future reference with "OLD TAIL LIGHT.". The max time of consecutive failures was 6:17 min, and the max number of consecutive failures was 374. 17 total. Each such transmission induces voltage fluctuations in the aircraft wiring. This seemed like the legit way for me to move forward in the ADS-B world. The TailBeacon piggybacks on any Mode C or S transponder, and thus avoids purchase of a much more expensive ADS-B transponder. Do you have any idea why this might be? you twist the module 45 deg clockwise, it engages the bayonet connection and the antennas become vertical, with the larger antenna pointing down. My tailBeacon questions have not been answered, where do I go for support? Featuring a built-in WAAS GPS combined with a 978UAT transmitter – tailBeacon is the most innovative and affordable ADS-B solution on the market. Installing the Uavionix tailbeacon on a Cessna 172. That is a neat feature. We discuss next how to determine the correct value. We do this very slowly and carefully, to make sure that there will never be an electrical problem. Aloha! tailBeacon has the form factor and installation characteristics of a traditional Grimes style rear postion light, referred to as a Grimes model S or A-2064. ‬There are a few ways‭. Select the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft. In particular, make sure that the holes are sufficiently countersunk so the heads of the screws do not stick out beyond the surface of the mounting ring. As a bonus, we also established that the pressure altitudes of transponder and TailBeacon differ by only 25 ft. At this point, you have completed the initialization process of the TailBeacon. Go to "Basic.". The suggested Monitor Threshold number of 42 worked perfect. Boxes shaded red indicate unsatisfactory performance. Reviews Review policy and info. This includes our case, where the home base, Aero Country Airport T31, is under the veil of the DFW class B space. Thank you for your kind remark. 2,093 people follow this. Ratings and Reviews See All. Instead of hunting for new nut plates, we enlarged the two holes in the mounting ring of the TailBeacon to 9/64 in. If time wasn't a concern I would have waited for the tailBeacon, but I knew the rebates would go quick, and tailBeacon certification would take longer than uAvionics would allude to. If the two numbers match, all is well: The alternating process outputs the TailBeacon-computed pressure altitude and the Flight Id. Download the app and connect to WiFi. Who can install the skyBeacon or tailBeacon TSO units? The red box indicates that for 43.98% of the transmissions, the transponder code did not agree with the TailBeacon code. If you use #6 screws, the two holes in the rubber gasket may seem too small. You really put together a clear and concise article, from start to finish. Wait until it shows connected (You will get a note about No internet connection. In the second case, you need to modify the mounting ring as described in the above section. Testing Generator The regulator/rectifier has two yellow wires attached at the two G terminal s . uAvionix installation in a Piper Warrior article. ORDER BROWSE Order your EDM now JP INSTRUMENTS We sell the complete line of JPI Engine Analyzer Products. The uAvionix company is doing just that. The work was simple, with most of the time used for setting the parameters. Y no pudlendo resistr Npro.ato U ueromi e ol nouc. Collapse. If the flight is conducted with ADS-B Out, there is a complete track of your plane, and no matter how you deviated from the flight plan and for whatever reason, rescuers will find you quickly. About See All. The password is unique to the device, and once configured, cannot be reconfigured for another aircraft without that password. Compare that number with the pressure altitude transmitted by the TailBeacon. uAvionix made a name for itself with the innovative skyBeacon and tailBeacon ADS-B Out solutions‭. broadcast during taxiing and the first few minutes of flight even if that mode is turned on. The hole in the aircraft's tail cone was the correct size, needing absolutely no modification.Setting the parameters took about a half hour, making sure the correct information was input. Support this week’s Featured Reseller. Community See All. He constructed it 25 years ago with expert builder Mel Asberry. Plainly speaking, I love that kind of work. Will tailBeacon meet the U.S. ADS-B 2020 mandate? Pull off the two wires. This is important for planes used only for VFR since the recertification of encoder and altimeter every two years is only done on the ground at whatever barometric pressure is present. Three of them are covered in this post. If time wasn't a concern I would have waited for the tailBeacon, but I knew the rebates would go quick, and tailBeacon certification would take longer than uAvionics would allude to. I I recived a email from uAvionix today stating that the AV-30-C has been approved for all Navion models. How long does a typical installation take? Turn on the transponder and the TailBeacon. Now you worry. Contact uAvionix on Messenger. I have not seen any quotes for this as of yet. If so, you have reasonable assurance that the TailBeacon operates correctly. Version History. Otherwise lower the value from 42 in decrements of 3-5, stopping at 30. The icon of the app shows a picture of the SkyBeacon. This produced perfect test results for Other Checks Mode 3A. The Uavionix Tailbeacon STC Installation manual does say that you need to comply with AC43-13.2B and refer to the Mfg. First, on the ground, and then in flight. Discussion in 'Avionics and Upgrades' started by 2nd505th, Jan 15, 2020. That massive failure rate occurred when we set the Transponder Monitor Threshold at 42. uAvionix Support then advised that we should reduce the threshold to 35. Starting on January 1, 2020, every airplane in the US must have ADS-B Out if flight is conducted, – if flight is in Class E airspace at or above 10,000 ft, – in Class E space over the Gulf of Mexico at or. Just google using my first and last name, click on the first listing, and you will see that information. Come fly with us the next time you are in Hawaii. In addition, all the existing strobe equipment must be removed and the wiring adapted accordingly. ‎Owners of the uAvionix skyBeacon, tailBeacon and BeaconX ADS-B devices can use this free application to monitor, install, and configure their hardware. In our case, this is. Second, the uAvionix company is located in Montana. We are ready to set certain parameters for the TailBeacon. Download uAvionix skyBeacon Installer and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Or, if you have trouble getting such small nutplates, settle on readily. 3. It would always be on anyway and would allow the left and right nav ljghts to remain off during the day.David. tailBeacon and skyBeacon are the only UAT ADS-B Out devices on the market that work with Mode S transponders. Best known in general-aviation circles for its tailBeacon and skyBeacon all-in-one ADS-B Out solutions, uAvionix says the acquisition is “a milestone event in the growth of our company.” If the altitude of the altimeter differs from that of the Monitor page more than 125 ft, it is likely that the altimeter must be recalibrated. The access requires a password that is supplied with the TailBeacon. Be advised that uAvionix has come out with a service bulletin, mandating an update for the software in their SkyBeacon & TailBeacon ADS-B units. But omission of the switch is not a good choice. Turn on the TailBeacon and the uAvionix app, and go to the Monitor page. Crimp on the new connection to the tailbeacon. Which aircraft will have STCs for installation of tailBeacon? If the two altitude numbers differ by a small amount, the TailBeacon uses a recalibration process to adapt to the transponder-reported altitude. Testing Rotax 912/914 Generator and Voltage Regulator/Rectifier, Rough Running Rotax 912/914 Engine: Ignition and Exhaust, The Construction of Mathematics: The Human Mind's Greatest Achievement, The Daring Invention of Logarithm Tables: How Jost Bürgi, John Napier, and Henry Briggs simplified arithmetic and started the computing revolution, uAvionix TailBeacon: Installation and Testing. T, This post covers why we selected the TailBeacon and how we installed, tested, and evaluated it using the. The TailBeacon piggybacks on any Mode C or S transponder, and thus avoids purchase of a much more expensive ADS-B transponder. TailBeacon works with any existing transponder. For example, for the Garmin Pilot click on the icon for the aircraft. This caused the TailBeacon to suspend the alternating process. With the position lights on, the beacon works as expected. Typically, FAA personnel will respond rather quickly and will advise you about remedies. The uAvionix tailBeacon is the first and only ADS-B transmitter device built into an easy taillight replacement for your aircraft. Let's call this the "alternating process.". Do not trust the existing hole for the tail light to be big enough for the TailBeacon. If you turn, do so with gentle turns, such as 15 deg. Connection to ships power - how about taking a wire from the existing (rotating) red tail beacon to supply to power the Tailbeacon? Otherwise, the Squawk code is indicated as missing by "--". Move the plane away from obstructions and repeat the process. uAvionix installation in a Piper Warrior article. How could any error involve that entry? uAvionix will be able to provide the password if lost provided proof of purchase can be validated. tailBeacon Software Upgrade to ADS-B 1.5.1 - uAvionix 2020年12月5日 . Last fall upstart avionics manufacturer uAvionix received FAA technical standard order authorization for its innovative skyBeacon wingtip-mounted Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out hardware with integral position light and strobe. Whatever it was, they fixed it in the later units. For the comparison, reset the pressure of the altimeter to 29.92 in. When the TailBeacon is installed as described by uAvionix, the navigation lights must be turned on all the time. The #4 screws provided by uAvionix were the correct fit for the factory nut plates. It is a smart decision to take advantage of that technology. There is no limitation on installing skyBeacon alongside these systems. If this still isn't happening after 5 min, you likely do not have an unobstructed view of the GPS satellites. These conditions match those calling for an altitude encoding transponder, except for the additional Gulf of Mexico condition. 1,818 people like this. uAvionix installation in a Cessna 150 article. Contact uAvionix for the nearest Qualified Installer. Let me pause for a moment to introduce one of my arguments justifying personal aviation. Print before you cut! How quickly will rescuers locate you? We opted for the TailBeacon since it seemed easiest to install. Weighing 2.9 ounces including the 6-inch wiring pigtail, rebalancing the aircrafts rudder will depend on the weight difference between the existing light and the new tailBeacon, although in many cases the weight difference is less than 0.5 ounces, uAvionix said. In addition, use the transponder ALT option to obtain the pressure altitude transmitted by the transponder. And one must also make sure that the engine is never started or stopped with the navigation lights on. Faulty Ignition Cable When we installed the new Rotax 912 in 1995, it exhibited poor idle when started, uneven running up to 3,000 rpm, and worse yet, would really shake in flight when the throttle was pulled back to idle. The company has said installation should take less than an hour. I ordered a combination UAvionix EchoUAT ADS-B Transceiver and a GRT Avionics Safe-Fly 2020 Compliant GPS Module at Oshkosh from GRT at Oshkosh. There are no external markings or indications on the skyBeacon or tailBeacon to indicate the password. Effectively, that admonition from uAvionix just recognized that they had a problem, at least in early units. Cessna uAvionix Review. The answer below refers to the Monitor page, which you reach by tapping on the "Monitor" icon at the bottom of the page. available #6 nutplates, and use the above process. But if you want some features that we deem essential, it is quite a bit more work. 1. uAvionix SkyBeacon reviews on installations in a Piper from the May issue included … Complete history of uAvionix and an analysis of their products by avionics expert and writer Bob Hart. Subtract that difference from T to get your altitude. We separate the electrical supply to the tail light from that of the wingtip lights. Yet when I switch to the anti collision lights, there is then a blinking blue status led on the beacon and no anti collision light. We encourage all users to update their systems through a quick and simple process, as soon as possible. Ever any issues with signal or dropouts? The TailBeacon has a red System Status LED light on the right hand side. The app is no longer required after configuration is complete. The size of the nutplates depends on whether you will use the supplied #4 mounting screws or go to new #6 screws. But if there is a huge gap, the TailBeacon suspends the alternating process and in the next five output messages includes only the transponder code and never the Flight Id.