uAvionix SkyEcho Portable ADS B Transceiver User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- uAvionix
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uAvionix SkyEcho Portable ADS B Transceiver
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Revision History
| Revision | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| A | 5/1/2022 | Initial release migrating contents from Revision L of Sky Echo |
Installation and Pilot’s
Guide. Inclusion of AC43-14 language
Warnings / Disclaimers
The following required statement from the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) applies to United States based entities with the exception of direct
sales to the U.S. Government and units directly exported by uAvionix. This
device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal
Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be offered for sale
or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
All device operational procedures must be learned on the ground. Received
traffic information is to be used as an aid to situational awareness and is
merely supplemental and advisory in nature. uAvionix is not liable for damages
arising from the use or misuse of this product. This equipment is classified
by the United States Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security
(BIS) as Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 7A994. These items are
controlled by the U.S. Government and authorized for export only to the
country of ultimate destination for use by the ultimate consignee or end-
user(s) herein identified. They may not be resold, transferred, or otherwise
disposed of, to any other country or to any person other than the authorized
ultimate consignee or end-user(s), either in their original form or after
being incorporated into other items, without first obtaining approval from the
U.S. government or as otherwise authorized by U.S. law and regulations.
Limited Warranty
uAvionix SkyEcho products are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from purchase. For the duration of the warranty
period, uAvionix, at its sole option, will repair or replace any product which
fails in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to
the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be
responsible for any transportation cost.
This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage, consumable parts, damage
caused by accident, dropping, abuse, misuse, water, fire or flood, damage
caused by unauthorized servicing, or product that has been modified or
altered.
IN NO EVENT SHALL UAVIONIX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE OR INABILITY TO
USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Warranty Service
Warranty repair service shall be provided directly by uAvionix.
International Use Limitations
At the time of publishing of this revision, portable ADS-B OUT transmitters are not permitted for global use (including the United States). Operating SkyEcho outside of approved airspace, the transmit function must be disabled. Sky Echo can be used as a receiver in all locations.
New Zealand Use
In New Zealand, an ADS-B device for awareness in addition to ADS-B IN may offer ADS-B out in the form of TABS or Electronic Conspicuity such as skyEcho. The ADS-B OUT operation of these devices does not meet the performance requirements as required by rule 91.257 as documented in CAA Notice of requirement NTC 91.258. These devices must not be used as an ADS-B OUT solution to enter controlled airspace unless otherwise authorized or instructed by ATC under the provisions of rule 91.247(a). The fitment is not a substitute for mandatory carriage of a transponder nor mandatory ADS-B in relevant airspace, or concurrently with a Mode S transponder that is also transmitting ADS-B. An EC device may be operated in New Zealand concurrently with a Mode A/C, or a Mode S transponder (other than one that is transmitting ADS-B). UAT is NOT used nor permitted in New Zealand
Mode-S or ATCRBS Limitations
If the aircraft has an operating Mode-S transponder with ADS-B OUT capability, the SkyEcho transmitter must be deactivated. Receive functionality may still be used. Deactivation of the transmitter is accomplished by removing power or disabling the transmit capability via the configuration settings. These regulations are subject to change.
Country Specific Configuration Items
The following configuration items augment the configuration instructions found in the SkyEcho Installation and Pilot’s Guide with New Zealand specific information:
Transmit Control
Transmission must be deactivated when used on an aircraft with an air traffic
control radar beacon system (ATCRBS) Mode-S transponder which has ADS-B OUT
enabled.
Receiver Mode
FLARM reception is not compatible with New Zealand FLARM systems.
Aircraft Address
New Zealand aircraft addresses are allocated by CAA and can be found at
https://aviation.govt.nz/aircraft/aircraft-registration/aircraft-register-
search/
Flight ID
The flight ID should be entered without spaces or dashes i.e. ZKABC
VFR Codes
The VFR code 1200 should be used for Airplanes and 1500 for Rotorcraft
Mounting
The ADS-B device must not be mounted where it obstructs the pilot’s view from
the cockpit. Suction devices must not be used to mount ADS-B equipment,
regardless if they were supplied with the device. CAA Note in AC43-14: Suction
cups are unreliable to retain a device during flight, exposure to sunlight and
reducing ambient pressure
(decreasing the pressure differential offered by the suction) reduce the
performance and provide a hazard to the occupants when the device loses its
retention. We recommend using a commercially off the shelve clamp mount, such
as standard RAM ball clamps or any standard camera clamp using a ¼-20 standard
thread. When using a ¼-20 thread connection, do not use anaerobic thread lock
on or be very careful due to risk of cracking. The best ¼-20 thread options
are those with a with a locking feature that allows you to secure the
connection and prevent rotation such as the examples below:
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