Urban Canyon Flight UC10X skyBeacon UAT Transponder User Manual UC10x Installation Manual

Urban Canyon Flight Inc skyBeacon UAT Transponder UC10x Installation Manual

User Manual

       UC10x Installation Manual UC100, UC101, UC102 and UC103 145 E Jewett Blvd STE 301 White Salmon, WA 98672  p. 509-493-XXXX   info@ucflight.com www.ucflight.com  DRAFT
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 2 OF 69 Contact Information Urban Canyon Flight, Inc. 145 E Jewett Blvd STE 301 White Salmon, WA 98672 U.S.A.  Phone: (509) 493-XXXX - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday – Friday  Urban Canyon Flight Technical Support available 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Pacific Time) Monday – Friday  info@ucflight.com   Copyright ©2017 Urban Canyon Flight, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express written permission of Urban Canyon Flight Inc (“UCF”). UCF hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.  UCF reserves the right to revoke this permission at any time without cause, at which point the original manual and all electronic or hardcopies must be permanently deleted. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. UCF reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the UCF website (www.ucflight.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other UCF products. To report misuse of this copyright or any other breach, please contact us using the information above or email us at legal@ucflight.com.
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    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 4 OF 69 Table of Contents 1 DOCUMENT ............................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1 REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.2 PRODUCT DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 2 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 UNPACK AND INSPECT BEFORE USE ................................................................................................................................. 9 2.2 DO NOT DISASSEMBLE .......................................................................................................................................................... 9 3 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT..................................................................................................... 10 4 SAFETY AND SECURITY ......................................................................................................................... 11 4.1 FOR YOUR SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 4.2 SAFE EXPOSURE LIMITS ..................................................................................................................................................... 11 4.3 USE ONLY PROVIDED AND/OR RECOMMENDED CABLES & ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 11 4.4 LICENSING ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11 4.5 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION DISCLAIMER ................................................................................................................. 11 4.6 DESIGN APPROVAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 4.7 INSTALLATION APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................................. 12 5 FCC CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE ......................................................................................... 13 5.1 FCC ID .................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 5.2 FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENTS .................................................................................................................... 13 5.3 FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 13 5.4 FCC OEM LABELING REQUIREMENTS FOR END-PRODUCT ..................................................................................... 14 5.5 FCC OEM END-PRODUCT USER MANUAL STATEMENTS........................................................................................... 14 5.6 FCC-COMPLIANT ANTENNA & CABLE ........................................................................................................................... 14 5.7 PRODUCT LABEL .................................................................................................................................................................. 15 5.8 ELECTRONIC LABELING (E-LABEL) ................................................................................................................................. 19 6 REGULATORY & TECHNICAL OVERVIEW ........................................................................................ 23 6.1 UC100 TRAFFIC AWARENESS BEACON SYSTEM (TABS) ............................................................................................. 23 6.2 UC101 MODE C TRANSPONDER ...................................................................................................................................... 24 6.3 UC102 MODE C TRANSPONDER WITH ADS-B OUT .................................................................................................... 25 6.4 UC103 MODE S TRANSPONDER WITH ADS-B OUT ..................................................................................................... 26 6.5 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIFICATION FORM ..................................................................................................................... 27 7 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................... 29 7.1 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................................... 29 7.2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................................... 29 7.3 TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER (TSO) APPROVALS ..................................................................................................... 29 7.4 FAA NEXTGEN / 2020 MANDATE .................................................................................................................................. 30 7.5 INCOMPLETE SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................................... 31 7.6 NON-TSO FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 5 OF 69 8 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 33 8.1 SYSTEMS OVERVIEW AND PLANNING ............................................................................................................................. 33 8.2 INPUT AND OUTPUT INTERFACES .................................................................................................................................... 34 8.3 GPS/GNSS INPUT .............................................................................................................................................................. 36 8.4 ALTITUDE INPUT ................................................................................................................................................................. 38 8.5 RF SUPPRESSION BI-DIRECTIONAL BUS ......................................................................................................................... 38 8.6 AUTOMATIC AIR/GROUND DETERMINATION .............................................................................................................. 38 8.7 ANTENNA PORT ................................................................................................................................................................... 38 9 SUPPORTED REGISTERS AND PARAMETERS .................................................................................. 39 9.1 MODE S.................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 9.2 ADS-B ................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 10 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................... 43 10.1 POWER / DATA CONNECTOR PINOUT & DESCRIPTIONS ............................................................................................ 44 10.2 BASIC INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM – WITH OPTIONS .................................................................................................... 46 10.3 BASIC INTERCONNECT DIAGRAM – MINIMUM CONNECTIONS .................................................................................. 47 11 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 49 11.1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 49 11.2 UNIT AND ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED .................................................................................................................................. 50 11.3 UC10X INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................... 51 11.4 ANTENNA & ANTENNA CABLE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................ 52 12 INSTALLATION SETUP AND TEST .................................................................................................. 57 12.2 TEST AND CALIBRATION ITEMS ........................................................................................................................................ 58 12.3 CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 59 12.4 POST INSTALLATION CHECKOUT AND OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 59 13 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS ................................................................ 61 13.1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................. 61 13.2 SERVICE LIFE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 61 13.3 REPAIRABILITY ..................................................................................................................................................................... 61 13.4 FIELD FIRMWARE UPDATES .............................................................................................................................................. 61 13.5 ADS-B ................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 14 REFERENCED & IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ............................................................................... 63 15 ACRONYMS ........................................................................................................................................... 68
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 6 OF 69 List of Figures Figure 1.  UC10x Product Labels (SCALE 2:1) ........................................................................................................... 15 Figure 2.  UC10x Product Label Mechanical Drawing (SCALE 2:1) ....................................................................... 16 Figure 3.  UC10x Mechanical Drawing with Label Location (SCALE 1:1) ............................................................ 17 Figure 4.  FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity – Location on 4 x 3 x 1” Product Box ................................ 18 Figure 5.  FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity – Language on Product Box ................................................. 18 Figure 6.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC100 ............................................................................ 19 Figure 7.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC101 ............................................................................ 20 Figure 8.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC102 ............................................................................ 20 Figure 9.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC103 ............................................................................ 21 Figure 10.  System-Level Block Diagram ...................................................................................................................... 33 Figure 11.  Alternate System-Level Block Diagram .................................................................................................... 34 Figure 12.  Connector Pinout (as viewed into transponder) ...................................................................................... 44 Figure 13.  Connector Pinout (as viewed into the cable) ........................................................................................... 44 Figure 14.  UC10x Basic System-Level Interconnect Diagram (with options) ....................................................... 46 Figure 15.  UC10x Basic System-Level Interconnect Diagram (minimum connections) ..................................... 47 Figure 16.  Mounting Hole Pattern Drawing (SCALE 1:1) ....................................................................................... 51 Figure 17.  Example over-the-cable ferrite beads to troubleshoot “reradiating” issue ......................................... 56  List of Tables Table 1.  Document Revision History ............................................................................................................................. 8 Table 2.  Documents Related to UC10x Products ........................................................................................................ 8 Table 3.  UC10x TSO Authorizations by Product ...................................................................................................... 29 Table 4.  FAA NextGen / 2020 Mandate Compliance by Product ......................................................................... 30 Table 5.  TSO Deviations ................................................................................................................................................ 31 Table 6.  Failure Condition Classifications ................................................................................................................... 32 Table 7.  Supported Baud Rates for RS-232 Communication ................................................................................... 35 Table 8.  Summary of acceptable data sources ............................................................................................................. 36 Table 9.  GPS products for 2020 Mandate (14 CFR 91.227 or AMC 20-24 compliant system) ......................... 37 Table 10.  GPS products for TABS (TSO-C199) compliant system ........................................................................ 38 Table 11.  Mode S Uplink Formats (UF) Supported .................................................................................................. 39 Table 12.  Mode S Downlink Formats (DF) Supported............................................................................................. 39 Table 13.  Mode S BDS Registers Supported ............................................................................................................... 39 Table 14.  Mode S Fields/Parameters Supported ........................................................................................................ 40 Table 15.  ADS-B BDS Registers Supported ............................................................................................................... 41 Table 16.  ADS-B Parameters Supported  .................................................................................................................... 41 Table 17.  Interface Pinout .............................................................................................................................................. 45 Table 18.  Key for Pinout Table ..................................................................................................................................... 45 Table 19.  Simplified Interpretation of MOPS Antenna Requirements ................................................................... 53 Table 20.  Example maximum cable length by cable type ......................................................................................... 54 Table 21.  Referenced & Important Standards & Regulatory Documents .............................................................. 63 Table 22.  Definition of Acronyms ................................................................................................................................ 68
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    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 8 OF 69 1 Document 1.1 Revision History Table 1.  Document Revision History Revision Date Description Author 00 01 Oct 2016 Initial Draft A. Hasegawa 01 08 Sep 2017 Updated part number, TSO disclaimer for draft release, FCC information, basic interconnect diagram C. Peckham 02 26 Sep 2017 Incorporated feedback from TCB: removed FCC logo from labels, fixed MPE 20cm typo, changed “contains module” to ”contains certified transmitter” C. Peckham  1.2 Product Documents Table 2.  Documents Related to UC10x Products Doc# Title UC10x-001-IM UC10x Installation Manual UC10x-001-DS UC10x Datasheet UC10x-001-ICD UC10x Interface Control Document UC10x-001-UG UC10x User Guide
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 9 OF 69 2 Limited Warranty This Urban Canyon Flight product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Urban Canyon Flight will—at its sole option—refund, repair, or replace any components that fail in normal use during the warranty period. 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 all costs related to transportation. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. To determine failure root cause, customer may be required to provide information regarding the interface, including but not limited to electrical block diagrams/schematics, mounting drawings and fasteners, cable drawings, and production and assembly techniques used. Providing this information will help to determine if failure occurred under normal use, and will help with product improvement. The warranties and remedies contained herein are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties express or implied or statutory, including any liability arising under any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, statutory or otherwise. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state. In no event shall Urban Canyon flight be liable for incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use this 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.  Urban Canyon Flight retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Such remedy shall be your sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty. To obtain warranty service, contact Urban Canyon Flight Authorized Service Center. For assistance in locating a Service Center near you, call Urban Canyon Flight Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below.   2.1 Unpack and Inspect Before Use Unpack the unit with caution. Before installation, visually inspect for transport damages. If the unit is damaged, notify the shipping company to file a claim for the damage. To justify the claim, save the original packaging materials and shipping container. Store packing material within shipping container for reshipment, if necessary. 2.2 Do not disassemble This product is not intended to be disassembled. Do not attempt to open the enclosure.   WARNING: Any attempt to disassemble or open the enclosure will void the warranty and may result in personal injury or permanent product damage. Urban Canyon Flight 145 E Jewett Blvd STE 301 White Salmon, Washington 98672 U.S.A. Phone: 509-493-XXXX Fax: 509-493-XXXX
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 10 OF 69 3 Software License Agreement By using an Urban Canyon Flight Transponder, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the following license agreement. Please read this carefully.  Urban Canyon Flight grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Urban Canyon Flight.  You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Urban Canyon Flight and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Urban Canyon Flight and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Urban Canyon Flight. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 11 OF 69 4 Safety and Security 4.1 For your safety To prevent damage to your product or injury to you or to others, please read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using the product and visit our website at www.ucflight.com to obtain further / current safety and security information. 4.2 Safe Exposure Limits It is the responsibility of the UC10x owner to ensure the maximum radiofrequency (RF) radiation exposure limits are not exceeded.  WARNING: A separation distance of 40 cm must be provided between the antenna and all persons.   4.3 Use only provided and/or recommended cables & accessories Only use cables, antennas, and power sources provided with the Product, or recommended herein, or as required in appropriate regulatory documents such as applicable TSO(s) / MOPS. 4.4 Licensing It is the responsibility of the UC10x owner to obtain proper licensing before using the transponder.  WARNING: This equipment has received an FAA transmit license for manned aircraft and a license for unmanned aircraft operating above 500 ft. AGL.   4.5 Professional Installation Disclaimer The purpose of this document is to assist OEMs in integrating the UC10x family into their equipment designs. The UC10x family is intended to be professionally integrated by OEMs into their equipment designs. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the antenna requirements of TSO-C112E (RTCA/DO-181E §2.215) or TSO-C74d (RTCA/DO-144A §2.2.11) or TSO-C66c (RTCA/DO-189 §2.2.17), as applicable, are met and limits of 47 CFR 87.131 are not exceeded.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 12 OF 69 4.6 Design Approval The conditions and tests required for the TSO approval1 of the UC10x (UC100, UC101, UC102 and UC103) Transponders are minimum performance standards. The TSO identifies the minimum performance standards, tests, and other conditions applicable for issuance of design and production approval of the article. TSO approval is the responsibility of the aviation authority (FAA) and is in progress for UC10x2. 4.7 Installation Approval The equipment should be installed in the aircraft in a manner consistent with acceptable workmanship and engineering practices and in the accordance with the instructions set forth in this publication. To ensure that the system has been properly and safely installed in the aircraft, the installer should make a thorough visual inspection and conduct an overall operational check of the system on the ground prior to flight.  The TC or STC provides installation approval from the FAA. This installation manual (IM) is intended to assist with installation and integration, but does not provide FAA-certified installation approval. This is a separate process.                                                                  1 FAA certifications in progress 2 TSO approval is for design and manufacturing. Thus, customers requiring TSO-approved units, will be required to purchase new units. In other words, there is no way to “retrofit” a non-TSO unit into a TSO unit at a later date, it is simply not practical.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 13 OF 69 5 FCC Certification and Compliance This section provides warning statements/disclaimers required by the FCC. Additionally, this section provides operating requirements and labeling requirements that comply with FCC requirements.  Compliance with this section does not guarantee authorization of use. Requirements of other regulatory bodies (such as FAA and ICAO), discussed in part elsewhere in this document, will be required depending on the specific use case. Understanding the regulations are the sole responsibility of the end user. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 5.1 FCC ID  The UC10x family FCC ID is 2ANAE-UC10X 5.2 FCC Radiation Exposure Statements This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 40 cm maintained between the radiator and any persons when the transponder is powered on and the radio in an active mode. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located (within 40 cm) or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 5.3 FCC Interference Statements This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules [and with Industry Canada (IC) license-exempt RSS standard(s)]. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  FCC CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 14 OF 69 5.4 FCC OEM Labeling Requirements for End-Product The device is labeled with its own FCC ID Certification Number. In the event that the device is installed within another device, and the FCC ID Certification Number is not visible, the end device into which the device is installed must display a label referring to the enclosed certified transmitter. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: "Contains Certified Transmitter FCC ID: 2ANAE-UC10X"  or "Contains FCC ID: 2ANAE-UC10X"  The OEM must only use approved antenna(s) listed above, which have been certified with the device. 5.5 FCC OEM End-Product User Manual Statements The OEM integrator should not provide information to the end user regarding how to install or remove this RF certified transmitter or change RF related parameters in the user manual of the end product. Other user manual statements may apply. Compliance statement only valid if used with certified/approved antenna or antenna types. See list of approved antenna(s)/antenna characteristics. Label must be placed on enclosure exterior and must be clearly visible. 5.6 FCC-Compliant Antenna & Cable 5.6.1 Minimum Cable Loss The minimum cable loss is 0 dB (direct connection to antenna).  No external amplifier is allowed. 5.6.2 Maximum Cable Loss The maximum cable loss is 1.5 dB. 5.6.3 Antenna Gain Antenna Information: 1030-1090 MHz, linearly-polarized antenna, Gain: 5.2 dBi max3.                                                                   3 See section 11.4 Antenna for more information on antenna requirements.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 15 OF 69 5.7 Product Label   Figure 1.  UC10x Product Labels (SCALE 2:1)
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 16 OF 69  Figure 2.  UC10x Product Label Mechanical Drawing (SCALE 2:1)
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 17 OF 69 5.7.1 Product Label Location  Figure 3.  UC10x Mechanical Drawing with Label Location (SCALE 1:1)4                                                                  4 NOTE: this is a simplified drawing. Contact us for ASME Y14.5 / ISO 16792 fully-specified drawing appropriate for ISO9001/AS9100 Quality Management Systems (QMS) (in progress).
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 18 OF 69 5.7.2 Product Box Label  Figure 4.  FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity – Location on 4 x 3 x 1” Product Box  Figure 5.  FCC Part 15 Declaration of Conformity – Language on Product Box
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 19 OF 69 5.8 Electronic Labeling (E-Label) The E-LABEL Act of 20145 allows manufacturers to display labeling electronically, using a display. The UC10x is an incomplete system, and does not include a physical display.  OEMs integrating the UC10x into their equipment designs are required to provide a human interface to the pilot / remote pilot, and must provide an electronic label consistent with FCC requirements6 7. Figure 6, Figure 7, Figure 8, and Figure 9 below provide example electronic label for UC100, UC101, UC102, and UC103, respectively.  FCC CAUTION: It is the responsibility of the installer to confirm this label meets all requirements for their application and local regulatory requirements   5.8.1.1 Example UC100 E-Label  Figure 6.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC100                                                                  5 For more  background information on this relatively recent legislation, see H.R.5161 – E-LABEL Act, Public Law 113-197, and FCC 15-92 NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING, Adopted July 17, 2015. 6 See FCC Electronic Labeling Guidance contained in KDB 784748 D02 e labelling v01  7 This section focuses on human interface requirements for compliance with FCC regulations. Additional human interface requirements can be found in the TSO(s) and MOPS, and other locations, depending on product and use case. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of requirements pertaining to the UC10x human interface.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 20 OF 69 5.8.1.2 Example UC101 E-Label  Figure 7.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC101 5.8.1.3 Example UC102 E-Label  Figure 8.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC102
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 21 OF 69 5.8.1.4 Example UC103 E-Label  Figure 9.  Example Electronic Label for Model Number UC103
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    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 23 OF 69 6 Regulatory & Technical Overview 6.1 UC100 Traffic Awareness Beacon System (TABS)8 Specification Characteristics Compliance TSO-C199 Class A FCC ID 2ANAE-UC10X Applicable Documents RTCA/DO-181E, RTCA/DO-260B (requirements modified directly in TSO-C199) Software RTCA/DO-178C Level C Hardware RTCA/DO-254 Level C Power Requirements 10-38 VDC. Typical 0.5 watt @ 28V ( Altitude 100,000 ft. Humidity 95% @ 50°C for 6 hours; 85% @ +38°C for 16 hours Tested to RTCA/DO-160G §6.0 Category A Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C (DO-160G Categories A2, C1) Transmit Frequency 1090 MHz ± 1 MHz Transmitter 53 dBm (200W) nominal at RF connector (SMA) 51 dBm (125W) minimum at antenna Provides for 1.5 dB loss in cable + connectors Transmitter Modulation 5M65M1D Receiver Frequency 1030 MHz Receiver Sensitivity -74 dBm ± 3 dB (TCAS Replies), -71 dBm ±3 dB (Ground Replies)                                                                   8 FAA certifications in progress
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 24 OF 69 6.2 UC101 Mode C Transponder8 Specification Characteristics Compliance TSO-C74d Class 1A FCC ID 2ANAE-UC10X Applicable Documents RTCA/DO-144A Software RTCA/DO-178C Level C Hardware RTCA/DO-254 Level C Power Requirements 10-38 VDC. Typical 0.8 watt @ 28V Altitude 100,000 ft. Humidity 95% @ 50°C for 6 hours; 85% @ +38°C for 16 hours Tested to RTCA/DO-160G §6.0 Category A Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C (DO-160G Categories A2, C1) Transmit Frequency 1090 MHz ± 1 MHz Transmitter 53 dBm (200W) nominal at RF connector (SMA) 51 dBm (125W) minimum at antenna Provides for 1.5 dB loss in cable + connectors Transmitter Modulation 5M65M1D Receiver Frequency 1030 MHz Receiver Sensitivity -74 dBm ± 3 dB
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 25 OF 69 6.3 UC102 Mode C Transponder with ADS-B Out8 Specification Characteristics Compliance TSO-C74d Class 1A, TSO-C166b Class B0 FCC ID 2ANAE-UC10X Applicable Documents RTCA/DO-144A, RTCA/DO-260B w/ Corrigendum 1 Software RTCA/DO-178C Level C Hardware RTCA/DO-254 Level C Power Requirements 10-38 VDC. Typical 1.0 watt @ 28V Altitude 100,000 ft. Humidity 95% @ 50°C for 6 hours; 85% @ +38°C for 16 hours Tested to RTCA/DO-160G §6.0 Category A Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C (DO-160G Categories A2, C1) Transmit Frequency 1090 MHz ± 1 MHz Transmitter 53 dBm (200W) nominal at RF connector (SMA) 51 dBm (125W) minimum at antenna Provides for 1.5 dB loss in cable + connectors Transmitter Modulation 5M65M1D Receiver Frequency 1030 MHz Receiver Sensitivity -74 dBm ± 3 dB
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 26 OF 69 6.4 UC103 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out8 Specification Characteristics Compliance TSO-C112e Class 2A els, TSO-C166b Class B1S FCC ID 2ANAE-UC10X Applicable Documents RTCA/DO-181E, RTCA/DO-260B w/ Corrigendum 1 Software RTCA/DO-178C Level C Hardware RTCA/DO-254 Level C Power Requirements 10-38 VDC. Typical 1.3 watt @ 28V Altitude 100,000 ft. Humidity 95% @ 50°C for 6 hours; 85% @ +38°C for 16 hours Tested to RTCA/DO-160G §6.0 Category A Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C (DO-160G Categories A2, C1) Transmit Frequency 1090 MHz ± 1 MHz Transmitter 53 dBm (200W) nominal at RF connector (SMA) 51 dBm (125W) minimum at antenna Provides for 1.5 dB loss in cable + connectors Transmitter Modulation 5M65M1D Receiver Frequency 1030 MHz Receiver Sensitivity -74 dBm ± 3 dB
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 27 OF 69 6.5 Environmental Qualification Form Test Conditions DO-160G Test Description9 Temperature and Altitude 4.0 Equipment tested to Categories A2, C1 Low Temperature Ground Survival 4.5.1 -55°C (Category A2 and C1) Low Temperature Short-Time Operating 4.5.1 -40°C (Category A2 and C1) Low Temperature Operating 4.5.2 -20°C (Category C1) High Temperature Operating  4.5.4  +70°C (Category A2 and C1) High Temperature Short-Time Operating  4.5.3  +70°C (Category A2 and C1) High Temperature Ground Survival 4.5.3 +85°C (Category A2 and C1) Loss of Cooling  4.5.5  Testing not required (unit does not require cooling, +70°C operating without cooling air) (Category A2 and C1) Altitude 4.6.1 100,000 feet (Category C1) Decompression  4.6.2  8,000 to 100,000 feet in 15 seconds (Category A2) Overpressure  4.6.3  -15,000 feet (Category A2) Temperature Variation 5.0 Equipment tested to Category B Humidity  6.0 Equipment tested to Category A  Operational Shocks  7.2 Equipment tested to Category B Three 6g, 11ms shock in each orthogonal direction Crash Safety  7.3 Equipment tested to Category B One 20g, 11ms shock in each orthogonal direction Vibration  8.0 Aircraft zones 1 (including 1a and 1b) and 2; aircraft type 3, 4, 5 to Category S Level L; aircraft type 1 (Helicopters) to Category U2 Level F1 Explosion  9.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Waterproofness  10.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required Fluids Susceptibility  11.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Sand and Dust  12.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Fungus  13.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Salt Spray  14.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Magnetic Effect  15.0 Equipment tested to Category Z                                                                   9 Planned tests
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 28 OF 69 Test Conditions DO-160G Test Description9 Power Input  16.0 Equipment tested to Category BXX for 28 V  • Normal Operation: 18.0 to 32.2 V • Surge (high): 60 VDC for 100 ms + 40 VDC for 1 second • Surge (low): 17 VDC for 30 ms Voltage Spike  17.0 Equipment tested to Category B  • Voltage spike with 56 V peak for 10 microseconds (approx. trapezoidal shape). Test source output impedance 50 ohm (see DO-160F Figure 17-1) Audio frequency conducted susceptibility  18.0 Equipment tested to Category B  Induced signal susceptibility  19.0 Equipment tested to Category AC • Magnetic Fields Induced in the UUT • Magnetic Fields Induced into interconnect cables • Electrical Fields Induced into interconnect cables • Induced Voltage Spikes into interconnect cables Radio frequency susceptibility  20.0 Equipment tested to Category T • Conducted: between 10 kHz to 400 MHz • Radiated: 100 MHz to upper limit (10 GHz?) Radio frequency emission  21.0 Equipment tested to Category B • Conducted: 150 kHz to 152 MHz • Radiated: 100 MHz to 6 GHz • Measurement Bandwidth: 150kHz to 6GHz Lightning induced transient susceptibility  22.0 Equipment identified as Category XXXXX – no test required  Lightning direct effects  23.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Icing  24.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Electrostatic Discharge  25.0 Equipment identified as Category X – no test required  Fire, Flammability 26.0 Per AC 25-16F Paragraph 7(h), we shall conduct these tests in accordance with Appendix F of 14 CFR Part 25 (FAA does not accept DO-160F for this section of testing)
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 29 OF 69 7 General Information 7.1 Introduction This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical and electrical characteristics and installation requirements for the Urban Canyon Flight Series of Transponders. 7.2 General Description Urban Canyon Flight Series of Transponders are remote mounted transponders. The transponder is a radio transmitter and receiver that operates on radar frequencies. Functionality includes replying to ATCRBS, Mode A, C and S interrogations. The Urban Canyon Flight Series of transponders are also capable of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) operations which allows an aircraft or surface vehicle to transmit position, altitude, vector and other information for use by other aircraft, surface vehicle or ground facilities. The family also includes a Traffic Awareness Beacon System (TABS) device, which is similar in function to a Mode S Transponder w/ ADS-B Out, but with significant reduction in functionality (and thus airspace availability). 7.3 Technical Standard Order (TSO) Approvals10 The table below show the following TSO manufacturing authorizations for the UC10x family10.  Table 3.  UC10x TSO Authorizations by Product10 Part No.11 Model No. Nomenclature TSO-C199 TABS TSO-C74d Mode C TSO-C112e Mode S TSO-C166b ADS-B 10-000-() UC100 UC100 Traffic Awareness Beacon (TABS) Class A    10-010-() UC101 UC101 Mode C Transponder  Class 1A   10-020-() UC102 UC102 Mode C Transponder w/ADS-B Out  Class 1A  Class B012 10-030-() UC103 UC103 Mode S Transponder w/ADS-B Out   Class 2A els13 Class B1S14                                                                    10 FAA certifications in progress. Units without TSO, but with FCC and FAA approval, are available. TSO and non-TSO units are intended to be form, fit, and function equivalent.  11 Per 14 CFR 21.603(b), we anticipate a series of minor changes, which will be denoted in suffix change numbers shown in open brackets after the part number. When ordering, omit the suffix to receive the latest product version 12 Stand-alone 1090ES transmitters. Also known as a non-transponder-device (NTD) when not integrated with a Mode S transponder. RTCA/DO-260B §2.2.2.2 only allows Class A0 and B0 NTD devices. Uses Extended Squitter Downlink Format 18 (DF=18). 13 14 CFR 43 Appendix F allows abbreviated marking Class 2A as equivalent to RTCA/DO-181E Class 1 Level 2 els 14 1090ES transmitters integrated with a Mode S transmitter. Uses Extended Squitter Downlink Format 17 (DF=17).
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 30 OF 69 7.4 FAA NextGen / 2020 Mandate The FAA NextGen 202015 mandate / ADS-B Out Rule, specified in 14 CFR §91.225 and 14 CFR § 91.227, applies to General Aviation (GA) aircraft flying in the NAS16. Put simply, all GA aircraft are required to equip with ADS-B Out.  Table 4 below summarizes the UC10x product line compliance with the FAA 2020 mandate. Table 4.  FAA NextGen / 2020 Mandate Compliance by Product Part No.17 Model No. Nomenclature Transponder ADS-B 2020 Mandate 10-000-() UC100 UC100 Traffic Awareness Beacon (TABS) Partial18 Partial19 - 10-010-() UC101 UC101 Mode C Transponder YES - - 10-020-() UC102 UC102 Mode C Transponder w/ADS-B Out YES YES - 10-030-() UC103 UC103 Mode S Transponder w/ADS-B Out YES YES YES UC103 will fully comply with the FAA 2020 Mandate / ADS-B Out Rule (contained in 14 CFR § 91.225 and 14 CFR § 91.227), when paired with appropriate GPS/GNSS position20 and barometric altitude21 sources.  UC102 will not meet the 2020 Mandate. Despite being ADS-B Out, and meeting the requirements of DO-166b, the UC102 is a Class B0 device, which does not comply with 14 CFR § 91.227. Put simply, the 2020 Mandate requires Mode S. However, the UC102 will be displayed on ADS-B-In systems compliant to TSO-C195a. UC101 is not an ADS-B device, and will not meet the FAA’s 2020 mandate.  UC100 is a TABS device, intended for intercompatibility with ADS-B systems, but does not comply with the FAA ADS-B Out Rule (contained in 14 CFR § 91.225 and 14 CFR § 91.227) and thus IS NOT compliant with FAA NextGen / 2020 Mandate. Furthermore, per DO-317A (TSO-C195a), a TABS device is a non-performing emitter (NPE), and not displayed on ADS-B-In systems compliant to TSO-C195a, and thus IS NOT an ADS-B device. Lastly, TABS does not meet the definition of an ATC transponder (per 47 CFR § 91.215), and NOT appropriate to call it a “transponder”.                                                                  15 Officially takes effect January 1, 2020. 16 Airspace identified in 14 CFR § 91.225 17 Per 14 CFR 21.603(b), we anticipate a series of minor changes, which will be denoted in suffix change numbers shown in open brackets after the part number. 18 UC101, UC102, and UC103 meet the definition for an ATC transponder per 47 CFR § 91.215. UC100 does not meet the definition, and thus is not a “transponder”.  19 Per DO-317A (TSO-C195a), any ADS-B emitter broadcasting SDA=0, NACv=0, or NACp<5 will not be displayed on TSO-compliant ADS-B-In systems. TABS is a non-performing emitter (NPE) with SDA=0, SIL=0, NIC<5, NACv=0 or NACp<5, and will not display on a TSO-C195a compliant systems. 20 FAA AC 20-165B recommends TSO-C145 or TSO-146 position sources to maximize availability and ensure access to the airspace identified in 14 CFR § 91.225. However, TSO-C129 and TSO-C196 are also acceptable, as are non-TSO’d GPS that comply with the performance requirements of 14 CFR § 91.225. 21 FAA AC 20-165B recommends TSO-C10 or TSO-C106 barometric altitude sources (or TSO-C88 with a digitizer), with pilot and ADS-B data correspondence of ±125 feet per 14 CFR § 91.217.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 31 OF 69 7.5 Incomplete System The UC10x is a remote system, and thus an incomplete system, as it does not include the items required for a fully-functioning system.  • Antenna. UC10x does not include an antenna or antenna cable. • Head Unit. UC10x does not include a display (head unit), and thus does not comply with the human interface aspects. 7.6 Non-TSO Functions The UC10x series do not have any Non-TSO functions. 7.6.1 TSO Deviations Table 5 below lists the deviations for each TSO by section, and provides a justification for the deviation. Note that all of these deviations are commonplace and are mostly due old regulatory documents. Once the TSOs are renewed, most deviations below will not be necessary.   Table 5.  TSO Deviations TSO Deviation Number Section TSO-C74d 4.c Electronic part marking is used for hardware and software identification, which is stored in non-volatile memory22 TSO-C166b 4.d TSO-C74d 3.d TSO requires DO-160F; DO-160G will be used instead23 TSO-C74d 3.e TSO requires DO-178B; DO-178C will be used instead TSO-C112e 3.e TSO-C166b 3.e TSO-C74d 4.a Per guidance in FAA Order 8150.1C, the appliances are marked with the primary TSO along with a reference to the Installation Manual for the other TSO information (other applicable TSOAs, deviations, etc.)24. TSO-C112e 4.a TSO-C166b 4.a  Table 5 above lists all deviations, all of which are commonplace in the industry, and do not affect form, fit, or function of the device.  The deviations in Table 5 above are typically automatically accepted, many IM would list “No TSO Deviations”, though we’ve decided to include these minor deviations for completeness.                                                                  22 Unlike TSO-166b (ADS-B) and TSO-C74d (Mode C), TSO-C112e (Mode S) explicitly allows electronic part marking. 23 Latest revision DO-160G used in all cases 24 Basic requirement is to mark each article according to 14 CFR 45.15(b), and as specified in the TSO
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 32 OF 69 7.6.2 Failure Condition Classifications Table 6 summarizes the potential hazards associated with the UC10x functions and the associated failure condition severity classifications per FAA AC 23.1309-1E. Table 6.  Failure Condition Classifications Functional Description Hazard Classification Failure Condition Mode S Transponder Response to SSR and TCAS Interrogations MAJOR TSO-C112e § 3.b Incorrect reply to an SSR or TCAS interrogation.  Significant reduction in safety margins or functional capabilities ADS-B Output MAJOR AC 20-165B § A.2.29 TSO-C166b § 3.b Incorrect position or velocity data reported to ground surveillance system providing aircraft separation services.  Significant reduction in safety margins. Mode C Transponder Failure of function MINOR TSO-C74d § 3.b Loss of function
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 33 OF 69 8 Equipment Description The Urban Canyon Flight Series of Transponders are the best-in-world size (3 in3) weight (50 grams) and power consumption (1 W average). UCF Transponders feature an all solid-state transmitter. Mode and code selection are controlled remotely. Functions including flight level, 4096 code, and aircraft address are presented on remote graphic user interface. The transponders series uses data and power from various external devices. These external devices include GPS/GNSS sensor, direction instrumentation (magnetic and non-magnetic), airspeed sensors, barometric altimeters and altitude encoders, external power, antenna, and antenna cabling, through the user interface or autopilot/flight computer. Note that not all sensors are required for all installations, and that there may be additional sensors capable of providing equivalent data 8.1 Systems Overview and Planning The transponder requires connection of multiple external devices. The UC10x family only includes the radio itself (transponder, ADS-B, and/or TABS). UC10x does not include the antenna, antenna cable, sensors (GPS/altitude encoder), or human interface aspects (i.e. no display/controller/autopilot/flight computer).  Figure 10 below provides an example installation configuration with the sensor data multiplexed through a single interface with the display or autopilot.  Figure 10.  System-Level Block Diagram
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 34 OF 69  Figure 11.  Alternate System-Level Block Diagram Figure 11 above shows an alternate connection of data flow, with sensor data going directly to the transponder (e.g. through RS-232 Port 1) and control data separate (e.g. on RS-232 Port 0). The physical sensors would be identical to sensors shown in Figure 10, the difference of note is that Figure 11 shows the sensors connected directly to the transponder, instead of through the flight computer. 8.2 Input and Output Interfaces 8.2.1 Input Power The unit is designed to operate from 10V to 38V, without requiring any change to the configuration. Thus, it can be operated from standard aircraft 14V or 28V DC power bus. The unit is most efficient at 28V. The unit has two positive power input pins, both of which must be connected. Additionally, both grounds must be connected for power. The input power interface includes common- and differential-mode filtering for EMC (conducted emissions and conducted susceptibility). Additionally, ESD and transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes, suitable for aircraft electrical systems supplied by engine-driven alternators/rectifiers, or DC generators where a battery of significant capacity is floating on the DC bus at all times. The input power interface also includes reverse polarity protection to -60V max (non-conducting) and under voltage lockout for power input voltages below 9V. Lastly, the power input interface is short duration operational for voltages between 38V to 63V typical, consistent with a Category B device as defined in DO-160G § 16.0 Power Input.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 35 OF 69 The maximum power consumption is 6 W25 (worst-case condition for Mode S w/ ADS-B out). The typical power consumption is 0.5 W (STBY), and 1 W (ALT mode, 235 PRF, 1090ES enabled). On average, the UC10x consumes one-fifth as much power as competitive devices. 8.2.2 RS-232 Serial Communication The unit has two bi-directional RS-232 ports. Both ports are fully compliant with the industry standard26 physical layer implementation. Both RS-232 ports operate at 57.6 kbps 8N1 default, though they are easily reconfigurable for other standard baud rates summarized in Table 7 below. Table 7.  Supported Baud Rates for RS-232 Communication Baud 2.4 kbps 4.8 kbps 9.6 kbps 19.2 kbps 38.4 kbps 57.6 kbps 115.2 kbps  ADS-B UNCOMPENSATED LATENCY WARNING: Modifying default baud rate for sensor data requires re-evaluation of uncompensated and total system latency, and—depending on the sensor data format and other factors—may result in data transfer that is too slow to meet ADS-B data latency requirement. See Section 9.2.4 Uncompensated Latency for more details. The two RS-232 ports (Port 0 and Port 1) are completely redundant with each other, and allow for all sensor and control data to come from either port.                                                                  25 This is the maximum average power consumed by the device. The instantaneous (short-term) power consumption will be more. 26 Industry standard defined by ANSI Electronic Industries Association/Telecommunication Industry Association TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU V.28
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 36 OF 69 8.2.3 Acceptable FAA-Certified Data Sources Table 8.  Summary of acceptable data sources Sensor Type TSO27 Description Rev Baro TSO-C10b Altimeter, Pressure Actuated, Sensitive Type  Any TSO-C106 Air Data Computer Any TSO-C88b Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting Code-Generating Equipment Any Heading TSO-C5f Direction Instrument, Non-Magnetic (Gyroscopically Stabilized) Any TSO-C6e Direction Instrument, Magnetic (Gyroscopically Stabilized) Any Vertical Rate TSO-C8e Vertical Velocity Instruments Any GPS TSO-C129a28 Supplemental GPS Any TSO-C145d (FAA Recommended) GPS with WAAS Any TSO-C146d (FAA Recommended) GPS with WAAS, Stand-Alone Any TSO-C196b Supplemental GPS Augmented by Aircraft Any  8.3 GPS/GNSS Input UC102 and UC103 support Extended Squitter ADS-B out, and both are DO-260B (ADS-B “Version 2”) compliant broadcast participant. UC100 supports a TABS-compliant broadcast. In all cases, to function properly, a GPS/GNSS sensor must be connected. 8.3.1 Certification Level To support an SDA of “2”, the UC10x must be connected to GPS/GNSS with DAL of C or higher for both DO-178() and DO-254. 8.3.2 Protocols The GNSS input format is compliant with NMEA 0183. However, NMEA 0183 does not provide all data necessary for ADS-B “out”, most notably the integrity data. Additional proprietary messages fill the gap.                                                                  27 Current TSO revision level shown in this table, as of the writing of this document. However, any revision of the TSO from the table above is acceptable. 28 TSO-C129 is cancelled. ADS-B “out” equipment that us this as the position source may need to conduct a position and velocity latent analysis
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 37 OF 69 NMEA 0183 and the Freeflight / Accord NexNav GPS are the only standard protocol implemented. The following protocols are also in progress. • Industry standard “Aviation” protocol • Freeflight and Accord NexNav GPS proprietary protocols • Urban Canyon Flight ADS-B protocol, including ADS-B plus • Trig ADS-B protocol • C199 TABS compliant GPS using NMEA protocol 8.3.3 GPS for FAA NextGen / 2020 Mandate The UC103 can be connected to the following GPS/GNSS units to form the basis of a 14 CFR 91.227 or AMC 20-24 compliant ADS-B installation:  • Trig TN70 GPS Sensors • Freeflight 1201 & 1204 WAAS/GPS Sensors • NexNav MINI & NexNav MAX WAAS/GPS Sensors • Garmin GNS 400W/500W series navigators • Garmin GTN 600/700 series navigators The bulleted list above represents long-term compatibility plan. Of the list above, we will down select to one or two units, in order to provide the lowest-cost 14 CFR 91.227 or AMC 20-24 solution possible. Table 9 below is the “short list” of products we are considering. Table 9.  GPS products for 2020 Mandate (14 CFR 91.227 or AMC 20-24 compliant system) TSO Class Manfr Manfr PN MOPS DO-178() DO-254 Price Interface Rate TSO-C145c Beta-1 Trig TN70 DO-229D Level C Level C $3,250 RS-232 5 Hz TSO-C145c Beta-1 Freeflight 1201 DO-229C Level C N/A $2,989 RS-232  ??? TSO-C145c Beta-1 Accord Technology NexNav mini CCA DO-229D Level C Level C ??? RS-232 5 Hz TSO-C145c Beta-1 Accord Technology NexNav mini LRU DO-229D Level C Level C  ??? RS-232 5 Hz NOT TSO’d N/A Dynon SkyView SV-GPS-2020 14 CFR 91.225 N/A N/A $579 RS-232 4 Hz The plan is to finalize the decision on which GPS unit(s) to support prior to finalizing our requirements. 8.3.4 GPS for TSO-C199 TABS Compliance The Traffic Awareness Beacon System (TABS) is intended for voluntary equipage on aircraft exempted from carrying Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) equipment, such as gliders, balloons and aircraft without electrical systems. TABS GPS devices do not meet the ADS-B requirements defined in 14 CFR § 91.227 or AMC 20-24. UC103 is a TSO-C166b and TSO-C112e compliant ADS-B transmitter. When connected to an appropriate TSO-C199 Class B GPS position source, all transmitted ADS-B data complies with section A1.2.5 of TSO-C199.  UC100 is a TABS device, compliant with TSO-C199. When connected to an appropriate TSO-C199 Class B GPS position source, all transmitted ADS-B data complies with section A1.2.5 of TSO-C199. Table 10 below is a list of compatible TABS-compliant GPS source.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 38 OF 69 Table 10.  GPS products for TABS (TSO-C199) compliant system TSO Class Manfr Manfr PN MOPS Price Interface Rate TSO-C199 Class B Accord Technology / Aspen NexNav Micro-i TSO-C199 $800  ?? 1 Hz or 4 Hz 8.4 Altitude Input The unit does not support a Gillham (gray code) input. Barometric altitude must be provided via one of the RS-232 serial ports. 8.5 RF Suppression Bi-Directional Bus The mutual suppression input/output is used to provide suppression of L-band equipment on the aircraft. The transponder uses the signal as an input to inhibit all transmission activities and decoding of receiver signals when other equipment on the aircraft is transmitting. When the transponder transmits, it asserts the output to provide the suppression to other systems on the airplane. The duration of the asserted output is variable (20 µs min / 130 µs max), depending if the transmission is Mode A/C (28 µs typical), Mode S short (67 µs typical), or Mode S long / 1090ES (123 µs typical). Per DO-181E § 2.2.11(b), the suppression output signal shall precede the transponder RF transmission by no more than 10 µs, and return to the inactive state no later than 10 µs after transmission. Furthermore, per DO-181E § 2.2.11(a), the UC10x will regain sensitivity, within 3dB, not later than 15 µs after the end of the applied mutual suppression pulse. The physical implementation (the “PHY” layer) of the RF suppression bus is proprietary (e.g. does not conform with standards such as ARINC 735B Attachment 8).  The RF suppression output is open drain, driven by an N-channel MOSFET with an internal 1kΩ pullup to 3.3V.  When used as an input, the RF suppression bus is designed to operate directly with external devices capable of driving 3.3V TTL and CMOS logic standards. Alternatively, the interface also works with devices capable of an open collector output drive. In all cases, the external interface must be capable of sinking up to 5 mA. Regardless of input/output state, the RF suppression connection is ESD and transient voltage protected, tolerant to operate with voltages up to 5V max. The latency of the RF suppression bus, both input/output, is maximum 1 µs. 8.6 Automatic Air/Ground Determination The unit is designed to interface with an automatic weight-on-wheels (WOW) sensor, also known as a squat switch, which is a device that automatically provides On Ground / In Air status, through this single pin. Connection of a WOW switch is optional, for aircraft that do not have a WOW sensor, squat switch detection can be disabled via either serial port.  8.7 Antenna Port UC10x has an SMA female antenna connector. UC10x system does not include an antenna or antenna cable. See 11.4 Antenna for antenna and antenna cable guidance.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 39 OF 69 9 Supported Registers and Parameters 9.1 Mode S 9.1.1 Uplink Formats (UF) Table 11 below summarizes UF (interrogations), that the Mode S transponder can receive wirelessly. Table 11.  Mode S Uplink Formats (UF) Supported UF Description Interrogation Length Level DO-181E 0 Short Special Surveillance 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 4 Surveillance, Altitude Request 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 5 Surveillance, Identity Request 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 11 Mode S-Only All-Call 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 20 Comm-A, Altitude Request 112 bits Level 2 § 2.2.19 21 Comm-A, Identity Request 112 bits Level 2 § 2.2.19 9.1.2 Downlink Formats (DF) Table 12 below summarizes the Downlink Formats (DF) that the Mode S transponder can transmit wirelessly.  Table 12.  Mode S Downlink Formats (DF) Supported DF Description Reply Length Level DO-181E 0 Short Special Surveillance 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 4 Surveillance, Altitude Reply 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 5 Surveillance, Identity Reply 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 11 All-Call Reply 56 bits Level 1 § 2.2.18 17 Extended Squitter 112 bits Level 2 § 2.2.19 20 Comm-B, Altitude  112 bits Level 2 § 2.2.19 21 Comm-B, Identity  112 bits Level 2 § 2.2.19 All the messages in Table 12 are transmitted in response to an interrogation defined in Table 11, except for Extended Squitter (DF=17), which is transmitted unsolicited. 9.1.3 BDS Registers Table 13.  Mode S BDS Registers Supported Register Assignment Category Max Update Interval29 1016 Data Link Capability Report Level 1 4.0 s 1716 Common Usage GICB Capability Report Level 1 5.0 s 1816 – 1C16 Mode S Specific Services GICB Capability Report Level 1 5.0 s 2016 Flight ID Level 2 5.0 s 2116 Aircraft Registration Level 2 15.0 s                                                                  29 Maximum update interval per RTCA/DO-181E Table B-2-1
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 40 OF 69 9.1.4 Parameters Table 14.  Mode S Fields/Parameters Supported   Field   Description Length (bits) UF DF  Content  Protocol 0 4 5 11 20 21 0 4 5 11 17 20 21 AP Address/Parity 24 X X X X X X X X X   X X 2.2.14.4.4 2.2.18.2.1 2.2.18.2.2 UF Uplink Format 5 X X X X X X        2.2.14.4.40 N/A RL Reply Length 1 X             2.2.14.4.34 2.2.19.1.4 AQ Acquisition Special 1 X             2.2.14.4.5 2.2.18.2.6 DS Comm-B Data Selector 8 X             2.2.14.4.14 2.2.19.1.18 PC Protocol 3  X X  X X        2.2.14.4.29 2.2.18.2.4 2.2.19.1.12 RR Reply Request 5  X X  X X        2.2.14.4.35 2.2.19.1.12.2 2.2.19.1.12.4 2.2.19.1.13 DI Designator Identification 3  X X  X X        2.2.14.4.11 2.2.18.2.5 2.2.19.2.1.1 2.2.19.1.12 SD Special Designator (SD),  and IIS Subfield in SD30 16  X X  X X        2.2.14.4.36 2.2.19.1.12.2 2.2.19.2 PR Probability of Reply 4    X          2.2.14.4.31 2.2.18.2.2.i IC Interrogator Code 4    X          2.2.14.4.16 2.2.14.4.16 CL Code Label 3    X          2.2.14.4.9 2.2.14.4.9 MA Message, Comm-A 56     X X        2.2.14.4.20 2.2.19.1.10 DF Downlink Format 5       X X X X X X X 2.2.14.4.10 2.2.18.2.3 2.2.19.1.4 PI Parity/Interrogator Identity 24          X X   2.2.14.4.30 2.2.18.2.1 VS Vertical Status 1       X       2.2.14.4.42 2.2.18.2.10 CC Crosslink Capability 1       X       2.2.14.4.7 2.2.14.4.7 SL TCAS Sensitivity Level Report 3       X       2.2.14.4.40 N/A RI Reply Information, Air-To-Air 4       X       2.2.14.4.33 2.2.18.2.10 AC Altitude Code 13       X X    X  2.2.14.4.2 2.2.18.2.10 FS Flight Status 3        X X   X X 2.2.14.4.15 2.2.18.2.7 DR Downlink Request 5        X X   X X 2.2.14.4.13 2.2.20.2.1.1.1 2.2.19.1.12.4 UM Utility Message30 6        X X   X X 2.2.14.4.40 None given ID Identification (4096 code) 13         X    X 2.2.14.4.17 2.2.18.2.10 CA Transponder Capability 3          X X   2.2.14.4.6 2.2.18.2.8 AA Address, Announced 24          X X   2.2.14.4.1 2.2.18.2.10 ME Message, Extended Squitter30 56           X   2.2.14.4.24 2.2.14.4.24 MB Comm-B and BDS B- Definition Subfield30 56            X X 2.2.14.4.21 2.2.19.1.12 2.2.22.1.2.3  TOTAL BITS 56 56 56 56 112 112 56 56 56 56 112 112 112
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 41 OF 69 9.2 ADS-B 9.2.1 BDS Registers Table 15.  ADS-B BDS Registers Supported31 Register Assignment Category Max Update Interval29 0516 Extended Squitter Airborne Position ADS-B 0.2 s 0616 Extended Squitter Surface Position ADS-B 0.2 s 0816 Extended Squitter Identification & Category ADS-B 15.0 s 0916 Extended Squitter Airborne Velocity ADS-B 1.3 s 6116 Emergency / Priority Status ADS-B 1.0 s 6516 Aircraft Operational Status ADS-B 2.5 s 9.2.2 Parameters Table 16.  ADS-B Parameters Supported32 31 Parameter  BDS Register SPI 0516 Emergency Indicator 0516 Barometric Altitude 0516 Quality Indicator (NIC) 0516 Airborne Position Latitude 0516 Longitude 0516 Quality Indicator (NIC) 0616 Surface Position Latitude 0616 Longitude 0616 Surface Ground Speed 0616 Surface Ground Track 0616 Aircraft Identification 0816 Airborne Ground Velocity 0916 Geometric to Barometric Altitude Difference 0916 Geometric Vertical Rate 0916 Squawk Code 6116 Emergency Status 6116 Quality Indicator (NACP) 6516 Quality Indicator (NACV) 6516 Quality Indicator (SIL) 6516 Version Indicator 6516 Surface Length/Width 6516 Surface Antenna Offset 6516                                                                  30 Subfield(s) omitted for brevity. See DO-181E Figure 2-7 for additional information on subfields. 31 UC100 & UC103 use DF=17 and UC102 uses DF=18 for this same ADS-B data 32 When connected to appropriate GPS/GNSS receiver
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 42 OF 69 9.2.3 Time Mark UC10x does not accept the Time Mark33 from the GPS/GNSS, thus the “Time” (T) subfield is always set to “0”. 9.2.4 Uncompensated Latency Uncompensated latency due to the transponder is less than 10 milliseconds. Analysis of the system latency should add this to the latency of the GPS system and the transmission time of the position data from the GPS to the transponder to determine overall latency. RTCA/DO-260B Appendix U provides a great description of the total and uncompensated latency in 1090ES ADS-B.                                                                   33 Time Mark refers to the 0.2 second UTC epochs
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 43 OF 69 10 Electrical Connections UC10x have two electrical connectors: an SMA connector for the antenna connection, and a low-profile 17-position interface connector for power and communication. Power connections, voltage requirements and circuit breakers requirements are shown on the interconnect diagrams. (Figure 12, Figure 13 and Table 17) When cables are installed in the aircraft, they must be supported firmly enough to prevent movement and should be carefully protected against chaffing. Additional protection should also be provided in all locations where the cable may be subjected to abuse. In wire bundles, the cabling should not be tied tightly together as this tends to increase the possibility of noise pickup and similar interference. When routing cables through the aircraft the cables should cross other RF lines at right angles. Prior to installing any equipment, make a continuity check of all wires and cables associated with the system. Then apply power and check for proper voltages at system connectors, and then remove power before completing the installation. 1. The installing facility will supply and fabricate all external cables. The required connectors are supplied as part of the installation kit 2. The length and routing of the external cables must be carefully planned before attempting the actual installation. Avoid sharp bends or locating the cable near aircraft control cables. When possible, the cables should be of a length to allow for a “maintenance loop”. That is, the length should be adequate to access and extend the connectors aft of the panel for future maintenance purposes. Excess cabling should be secured and stowed by tie-wrapping until such maintenance is required. 3. The cables should be supported firmly enough to prevent movement. They should be carefully protected wherever one may chafe against another or against some other object. Extra protection should be provided in all locations where the cables may be subject to abuse. Shields on shielded wires should be grounded as shown on the system interconnection diagrams.  4. Shields should be carried through any obstruction via a thru-bulkhead connector. If shielding cannot be carried through by use of a bulkhead/connector pin, precautions should be taken to ensure each segment of the shielded lead be grounded at only one point. A ground connection of not more than two inches in length should be used. The preceding discussion does not apply to coaxial cable. 5. Avoid cabling near high noise and high-power sources. Note: The total losses in the coaxial cable run and interconnects between the antenna and the transponder must not be less than 0 dB and must not be more than 1.5 dB over the range of 1030-1090 MHz
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 44 OF 69 10.1 Power / Data Connector Pinout & Descriptions The right-angle PCB-mount connector on the transponder is Hirose DH60-17P. The mating connector for the cable is DH30B-17S (IDC crimp) or DH40-17S (solder cup). Figure 12 shows the connector pinout as viewed looking into the transponder, and Figure 13 shows the pinout as viewed into the cable.   Figure 12.  Connector Pinout (as viewed into transponder)  Figure 13.  Connector Pinout (as viewed into the cable)
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 45 OF 69 Table 17.  Interface Pinout Pin# Description Dir Type Level Notes If Not Used 1 VIN I PWR 10 - 38 VDC Power Input Must be implemented 2 GND I GND 0 VDC Power Return Must be implemented 3 RSVD DNC - - Reserved for future use No connection 4 RSVD DNC - - Reserved for future use No connection 5 SUPPRESS I/O Open Drain36 LVTTL Drive with open drain No connection 6 RSVD DNC - - Reserved for future use No connection 7 RSVD DNC - - Reserved for future use No connection 8 TXD1 O RS-232 TIA-232-F34 57.6 kbps 8N1 Must be implemented35 9 TXD0 O RS-232 TIA-232-F34 57.6 kbps 8N1 Must be implemented35 10 VIN I PWR 10 - 38 VDC Power Input Must be implemented 11 GND I GND 0 VDC Power Return Must be implemented 12 RSVD DNC - - Reserved for future use No connection 13 RSVD DNC - - Reserved for future use No connection 14 SQUAT I Open Drain36 LVTTL Drive with open drain  No connection 15 PWR_DOWN I Open Drain37 TTL 0: normal; 1: power down No connection 16 RXD1 I RS-232 TIA-232-F34 57.6 kbps 8N1 Must be implemented35 17 RXD0 I RS-232 TIA-232-F34 57.6 kbps 8N1 Must be implemented35 Table 18.  Key for Pinout Table  Dir Explanation I Input to transponder O Output from transponder I/O Logical bi-directional input/output DNC Do not connect  Type Explanation PWR Input power to device GND Ground Open Drain Drive with open drain/collector RS-232 Communications to/from device  Level Explanation LVTTL Low-voltage (3.3V) transistor-transistor logic TTL 5V Transistor-transistor logic (compatible with LVTTL) TIA-232-F Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) defining RS-232                                                                   34 Designed to meet EIA/TIA-232 and V.28/V.24 Specifications. Note that if a given output is unused, the RS232 Converter IC will automatically disable, and read 0V (instead of the RS-232 idle line negative voltage). THIS IS NORMAL. The RS-232 output will automatically re-enable once its input is connected. 35 At least one set of RS-232 must be connected (TXD0/RXD0 OR TXD1/RXD1), the other should be left floating if unused to minimize power consumption. Port 0 and Port 1 are identical and can be used interchangeably. 36 Pullup resistor to 3.3V 37 Pulldown resistor to GND
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 46 OF 69 10.2 Basic Interconnect Diagram – With Options Figure 14 below provides an example installation with all options shown. VINVINGNDGNDRSVDRSVDRSVDRSVDSUPPRESSSQUATRSVDPWR_DOWNRSVDRXD1TXD1RXD0TXD0RF-SMA(F)1012113124135146157168179COAXUC101, UC102 or UC103Transponder or UC100 TABS DeviceCIRCUIT BREAKER1A Slow-BlowXXXXXXANTENNAWOW Switch(Optional)GPS/GNSS RS-232 Position Source for ADS-B(Optional)10-38V DCSUPPR_INSUPPR_OUTPWR_DOWNTXD_232RXD_232GNDAutopilot / Controller(Head Unit)Static Pressure LineN-Channel MOSFET(Optional) Figure 14.  UC10x Basic System-Level Interconnect Diagram (with options) Notes on Figure 14: • Port 0 (RXD0/TXD0) and Port 1 (RXD1/TXD1) are interchangeable • 1A circuit breaker is appropriate over the entire operating voltage range. For operation at higher voltages (e.g. 28V), 500mA slow-blow may be preferred. • Functions /external hardware provided in customer circuit: controller, GPS, antenna, antenna cable, altitude encoder, Weight-on-Wheels (WOW) switch, suppress interface, circuit breaker
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 47 OF 69 10.3 Basic Interconnect Diagram – Minimum Connections The minimum connections are the antenna, power, ground, and one set of RS-232 communication lines. Be sure to connect two pins for power, and two for ground. An example of the minimum connections shown in Figure 15 below. VINVINGNDGNDRSVDRSVDRSVDRSVDSUPPRESSSQUATRSVDPWR_DOWNRSVDRXD1TXD1RXD0TXD0RF-SMA(F)1012113124135146157168179COAXUC101, UC102 or UC103Transponder or UC100 TABS DeviceCIRCUIT BREAKER1A Slow-BlowXXXXXXANTENNAGPS/GNSS RS-232 Position Source for ADS-B(Optional)10-38V DCTXD_232RXD_232GNDAutopilot / Controller(Head Unit)Static Pressure Line Figure 15.  UC10x Basic System-Level Interconnect Diagram (minimum connections) Notes on Figure 15: ➢ Port 0 (RXD0/TXD0) and Port 1 (RXD1/TXD1) are interchangeable ➢ 1A circuit breaker is appropriate over the entire operating voltage range. For operation at higher voltages (e.g. 28V), 500mA slow-blow may be preferred. ➢ Functions /external hardware provided in customer circuit: controller, GPS, antenna, antenna cable, altitude encoder, circuit breaker
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    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 49 OF 69 11 Equipment Installation 11.1 General The equipment should be installed in the aircraft in a manner consistent with acceptable workmanship and engineering practices and in accordance with the instruction set forth in this publication. To ensure that the system has been properly and safely installed in the aircraft, the installer should make a through visual inspection and conduct an overall operation check of the system on the ground prior to flight.  The TSO identifies the minimum performance standards, tests, and other conditions applicable for issuance of design and production approval of the article. The TSO applicant is responsible for documenting all limitations and conditions suitable for installation of the article. An applicant requesting approval for installation of the article within a specific type or class of product is responsible for determining environmental and functional compatibility. Caution: After installation of cabling and before installation of the equipment, a check should be made with the aircraft primary power supplied to the mounting connector to ensure that power is applied only to the pins specified in the interconnection drawings.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 50 OF 69 11.2 Unit and Accessories Supplied 11.2.1 UC100 Traffic Awareness Beacon System (TABS) Unit Description Qty. Model Number Traffic Awareness Beacon (TABS) 1 UC100 Interface Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX RF Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX Mounting Kit 1 UC10x-HDW-XXX 11.2.2 UC101 Mode C Transponder Unit Description Qty. Model Number Mode C Transponder 1 UC101 Interface Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX RF Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX Mounting Kit 1 UC10x-HDW-XXX 11.2.3 UC102 Mode C Transponder with ADS-B Out Unit Description Qty. Model Number Mode C Transponder w/ ADS-B Out 1 UC102 Interface Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX RF Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX Mounting Kit 1 UC10x-HDW-XXX 11.2.4 UC103 Mode S Transponder with ADS-B Out Unit Description Qty. Model Number Mode S Transponder w/ ADS-B Out 1 UC103 Interface Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX RF Cable 1 UC10x-CBL-XXX Mounting Kit 1 UC10x-HDW-XXX
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 51 OF 69 11.3 UC10x Installation 11.3.1 Avionics Cooling Requirements The greatest single contributor to increased reliability of all modern-day avionics is to limit the maximum operating temperature. While modern day individual circuit designs consume much less electrical energy, the watts per cubic inch dissipated within avionics units remains much the same because of high density packaging techniques utilized. Consequently, the importance of providing avionics stack cooling is essential to the life span of the equipment. 11.3.2 Installation Location The transponder is to be fitted in a suitable place on the aircraft. This is usually the avionics compartment. The mounting place shall be at least 30 cm from the magnetic aircraft compass, to avoid any interference to the magnetic compass by the transponder. For installation in a more severe electromagnetic environment use shielded cable connectors and a common shielding for the transponder wiring. Select a position that is not too close to any high external heat source. The transponder itself is not a significant heat source and does not need to be kept away from other devices for this reason. 11.3.3 Mounting Hole Pattern Mounting fasteners (when provided) are included for convenience and may not be suitable for all installations. You should reference individual equipment chapters for information regarding installation instructions. The appropriate mounting pattern hole size and spacing will vary depending upon mounting plate/surface material and method of drill (machine or hand). The pattern below will be appropriate for most installations, which uses a 0.101” hole (ANSI drill size 38)38. Some customers may need to increase the hole size to 0.104” (ANSI drill size 37)39 or 0.110” (ANSI drill size 35)40, depending on the tolerance of the machine (or person) performing the drill operation.  Figure 16.  Mounting Hole Pattern Drawing (SCALE 1:1)                                                                    38 Approximate metric equivalent for ANSI drill size 38 (0.101”) is ISO 2.6mm drill size 39 Approximate metric equivalent for ANSI drill size 37 (0.104”) is ISO 2.7mm drill size 40 Approximate metric equivalent for ANSI drill size 35 (0.110”) is ISO 2.8mm drill size
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 52 OF 69 11.4 Antenna & Antenna Cable Installation 11.4.1 Disclaimer This subsection contains guidance on antenna and antenna cable requirements, advice on product selection, troubleshooting, and recommended best practices for installation. UCF does not sell antennas or antenna cables. This section provides general guidance on the antenna and cable. If this information conflicts with the antenna/cable manufacturer’s instructions, the antenna/cable manufacturer’s instructions should supersede information contained herein. WARNING: The installer shall be responsible for ensuring that the proper antenna is employed so that the antenna requirements of 47 CFR 15.203 and TSO-C112E (RTCA/DO-181E §2.215) or TSO-C74d (RTCA/DO-144A §2.2.11) or TSO-C66c (RTCA/DO-189 §2.2.17), as applicable, are met and limits of 47 CFR 87.131 are not exceeded.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 53 OF 69 11.4.2 Antenna Requirements (Simplified) A transponder antenna approved to TSO-C112e , TSO-C74d, or TSO-C66c41 (or previous versions), that has been installed to meet the requirements of the installation manual may be approved for use with the UC10x. For specific technical requirements for the antenna can be found in TSO-C74d (RTCA/DO-181E §2.2.15) (UC100, UC103) or TSO-C112e (RTCA/DO-144A §2.2.11) (UC101, UC102) or TSO-C66c (RTCA/DO-189 §2.2.17). The antenna requirements contained in the TSO and associated MOPS are equivalent for all intents and purposes, and can be used interchangeably. Table 19 provides a simplified summary of antenna requirements. Table 19.  Simplified Interpretation of MOPS Antenna Requirements Description Type Min Gain Max Gain Freq Z0 VSWR Ground TSO Antenna λ/4 Monopole42 2.19 dBi 5.19 dBi 1030-1090MHz 50Ω 1.5 max 4’ dia.  WARNING: It is the responsibility of the end user to know the regulatory requirements for their application / use case. This is an oversimplified interpretation intended to facilitate understanding of the antenna requirements. There are other antenna types that could meet all requirements. There may also be antennas that fall within the description above that do not meet all requirements. See regulations pertinent to your use case (MOPS, TSO, etc.) for details and to make your own determination.                                                                   41 TSO-C66c is the TSO for distance measuring equipment (DME), which uses the same frequency band, and thus the same antenna, as transponders 42 Transponder MOPS do not explicitly state monopole, but extrapolating from the required minimum vertical beamwidth (25°), horizontal beamwidth (360°), and ground plane size (4’ Ø), is an ideal monopole.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 54 OF 69 11.4.3 Antenna Cable Design / Selection UC10x system does not include an antenna. The UC10x family is designed to meet high power (unrestricted altitude) requirements with an allowance of 0 dB min (UC10x directly connected to antenna) to 1.5 dB maximum insertion loss in the connectors and cables used to connect it to the antenna. Excessive loss will degrade both transmitter output power and receiver sensitivity. An acceptable cable: ➢ Has power rating of 3W average at 1GHz minimum (10+ W preferred) ➢ Has voltage rating of 300 VRMS minimum (1,000+ VRMS preferred) ➢ Has less than 1.5 dB loss for the required cable run length (1 dB preferred) ➢ Has a characteristic impedance (Z0) of 50 Ω ± 5 Ω ➢ Has double-braided screens consisting of a combination foil and braid screen ➢ For installations that require frequent disassembly/reassembly, select connectors rated for number of mating cycles  ➢ Uses an SMA male on one end (for the UC10x), and mates with the antenna on the other (depends on antenna selected) Once the cable run length is known, a cable type with low enough loss per meter that meets the above requirements can be chosen. Longer runs require lower loss (usually physically thicker) cable. Consider moving the transponder closer to the antenna to minimize the losses in the antenna cable – subject to the limits identified above, the transponder can be at any distance from the control head without affecting performance in any way. Table 20 below is a guide to the maximum usable lengths for various common cable types. This table uses typical cable loss data to calculate maximum cable length assuming 1.5dB cable loss. Actual cable loss will vary between manufacturer and may change after use (e.g. due to repeated cable bending) and should always be verified through measurement by the end user / installer.  Table 20.  Example maximum cable length by cable type Type Jacket Dia. Insertion Loss (dB/ft) Max Cable Length (ft) Insertion Loss (dB/m) Max Cable Length (m) RG58-TPX 0.190" [4.83mm] 0.58 2.6 1.90 0.8 RG178B/U 0.072" [1.83mm] 0.44 3.4 1.46 1.0 PE-047SR 0.047" [1.19mm] 0.40 3.8 1.31 1.1 RG316/U 0.098" [2.49mm] 0.38 3.9 1.25 1.2 RG316-DS 0.114" [2.90mm] 0.26 5.7 0.86 1.8 RG58C/U 0.195" [4.95mm] 0.20 7.5 0.66 2.3 RG58-P 0.159" [4.04mm] 0.17 8.7 0.57 2.6 RG8X 0.242" [6.15mm] 0.14 11.1 0.44 3.4 RG141A/U 0.190" [4.83mm] 0.13 11.5 0.43 3.5 RG213/U 0.405" [10.29mm] 0.08 18.8 0.26 5.7 RG218/U 0.870" [22.1mm] 0.04 39.5 0.12 12.0
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 55 OF 69  WARNING: The cable losses / and calculated cable lengths in Table 20 are representative of typical values, and do not include connector losses. Use this table as a maximum cable length for a given cable type for cable design / product selection. The installer should verify cable loss is acceptable through measurement (e.g. using a network analyzer43)  11.4.4 Antenna Installation Considerations The antenna should be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The following considerations should be taken into account when determining appropriate installation location for the antenna. ➢ The antenna should be well removed from any projections, engine(s) and propeller(s). It should also be well removed from landing gear doors, access doors or other openings which will break the ground plane for the antenna. ➢ The antenna should be mounted on the bottom surface of the aircraft and in a vertical position when the aircraft is in level flight. ➢ Where practical, plan the antenna location to keep the cable lengths as short as possible and avoid sharp bends in the cable to minimize the VSWR. Electrical connection to the antenna should be protected to avoid loss of efficiency as a result of the presence of liquids or moisture. All antenna feeders shall be installed in such a way that a minimum of RF energy is radiated inside the aircraft. 11.4.5 Antenna Cable Routing When routing the cable, ensure that you: ➢ Route the cable away from source of heat. ➢ Route the cable away from potential interference sources such as ignition wiring, 400 Hz generators, fluorescent lighting and electric motors. ➢ Keep the run as short as possible ➢ Avoid routing the cable around tight bends. ➢ Avoid kinking the cable even temporarily. ➢ Secure the cable so that it cannot interfere with other systems. 11.4.6 Antenna Ground Plane When a conventional aircraft monopole antenna is used it relies on a ground plane for correct behavior. For ideal performance, the ground plane should be large compared to the wavelength of the transmission, which is 275mm. In a metal-skinned aircraft this is usually easy to accomplish, but is more difficult in a composite or fabric skinned aircraft. In these cases, a metallic ground plane should be fabricated and fitted under the antenna.  The ground plane should be as large as practical. Because it is a function of the wavelength of the transmission, the smallest practical ground plane for a transponder is a square around 120mm per side; as the size increases the                                                                  43 One example of an inexpensive network analyzer for cable loss measurement: Hewlett Packard (Keysight) 8753D
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 56 OF 69 performance improves until the ground plane is around 700 mm on each side. Anything much larger than that size is unlikely to show significant further improvement.  The thickness of the material used to construct the ground plane is not critical, providing it is sufficiently conductive. A variety of proprietary mesh and grid solutions are available. For example, heavyweight cooking foil meets the technical requirements, but obviously needs to be properly supported. For designs that wish to meet requirements of TSO, a ground plane with 4 ft. (1.2 meter) diameter should be used. 11.4.7 Interference Troubleshooting Aircraft with composite skin can be susceptible to emissions from the transponder antenna coupling to and reradiating from interconnecting cables and electrically conductive materials in close proximity to the antenna. This issue can be exacerbated with an undersized antenna ground plane due to increased backwards radiation. One component primarily prone to coupling with antenna emissions is the outer shield surface of the antenna coaxial cable. When this coupling occurs, the antenna cable serves as an antenna, radiating to other components within the aircraft. To help mitigate this issue, a ferrite bead can be clamped over the antenna cable and installed as close to the antenna end of the cable as practical. For longer cable runs, additional ferrite beads spaced at intervals of approximately a quarter wavelength at 1090 MHz maybe required. A hinged ferrite is convenient for field troubleshooting, though a solid cylindrical ferrite is more mechanically robust. These can be purchased at Digi-Key or other suppliers. Figure 17 below shows examples of various ferrite types.  Figure 17.  Example over-the-cable ferrite beads to troubleshoot “reradiating” issue
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 57 OF 69 12 Installation Setup and Test 12.1.1 Overview This section provides an overview of information required to configure a unit at time of install. These functions should be provided by head unit (display) manufacturer for manned aircraft installations, or through a GUI for unmanned installations. For details, see ICD. 12.1.2 VFR Flight ID The default Flight ID for an aircraft not on an IFR flight plan should be the aircraft registration. 12.1.3 Aircraft Address Programming The Mode S Address is a 24-bit number issued to the aircraft by the registration authority for the aircraft. These addresses are usually written as a 6-digit hexadecimal number, although you may also encounter one written as an 8-digit octal number. 12.1.4 VFR Squawk Code When the pilot presses the VFR button, a pre-programmed code will replace the current squawk code. The pre-programmed code is set up here; the choice of code will depend on the normal location of the aircraft. In the USA, the VFR squawk code is 1200. In most parts of Europe, the VFR squawk code should be set to 7000. NOTE: default VFR Squawk Code is not implemented directly on the transponder. This should be implemented in the head unit or GUI, for convenience to the pilot, but is not required. 12.1.5 Airspeed Category Mode S transponders can transmit their maximum airspeed characteristics to aircraft equipped with TCAS. This information is used to help identify threats and to plan avoiding action by the TCAS equipped aircraft. 12.1.6 Aircraft Category To assist ATC tracking of aircraft, an aircraft category can be transmitted by Mode S transponders. Select the aircraft category that most closely matches the aircraft the transponder is installed in. If the transponder is fitted to a vehicle rather than an aircraft, select “Surface Vehicle”. 12.1.7 GPS Input If a GPS is connected for ADS-B position reporting, select the appropriate interface protocol. 12.1.8 GPS Certification Level An important metric for ADS-B ground system behavior is the System Design Assurance (SDA) level. It is intended to reflect the probability that the GPS position source is providing erroneous information, and is based on the certification standard that was used by the GPS vendor. This will be indicated in the form of a letter code (A to D) on the data plate or installation documentation for the GPS in accordance with the standards DO-178B and DO-254, for example “DO-178B level C”. If both standards are reported but at different levels, use the standard with the lower SDA level. Standards (or SDA levels) descend in reverse alphabetical order.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 58 OF 69 12.1.9 GPS NAC velocity Another metric that the ADS-B ground system uses to help it track the aircraft is NACv. NACv is the Navigational Accuracy Category for velocity, and is a design feature of the GPS receiver. It represents the error bound for velocity that the GPS may report in acceleration/deceleration or turning maneuvers. You can find this information from your GPS installation manual.  12.1.10 Aircraft Length and Width On the ground, ADS-B transmits encoded aircraft size information which is used by ATC to identify taxiing routes and potential conflicts. When configured for ADS-B, the UC10x will require aircraft length and width (wingspan) information, in meters, for proper configuration. 12.1.11 GPS Antenna Offset The GPS antenna offset is used together with the aircraft length and width to manage taxiway conflicts. A typical GPS installation does not report the geographic position of the center of the aircraft, or even the tip of the nose of the aircraft; instead it usually reports the location of the actual GPS antenna (not the GPS receiver). During normal flight operations, this distinction is of no practical importance at all, but if ADS-B is used to manage taxiway conflicts, a significant offset in antenna position could mean that the aircraft is not in the same place as the ADS-B reported position. Although primarily intended for position correction on large transport aircraft, General Aviation aircraft can also have a significant offset. For example, if the aircraft has a long tail boom and the GPS antenna is on the top of the tail, the GPS position could be 4 meters or more from the nose of the aircraft. Enter the position of the GPS antenna relative to the nose of the aircraft. The position is stored and transmitted to the nearest 2 meters; great accuracy in measurement is not required. 12.1.12 1090 MHz Receiver Installed The ADS-B transmissions include an indication to the ground stations of whether your aircraft includes a 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver. This is then used by ground stations to manage the RF spectrum for uplink of traffic data. If you have a 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver installed, be sure to indicate it so that you receive appropriate traffic data.  12.1.13 UAT Receiver Installed The ADS-B transmissions include an indication to the ground stations of whether your aircraft includes a UAT ADS-B receiver. This can be used by the ground stations to manage the uplink of traffic, weather, pilot data, etc. If you have a UAT receiver installed, be sure to indicate it so that you receive appropriate data uplink. 12.2 Test and Calibration Items 12.2.1 Altitude Encoder Calibration The Altitude Encoder is not provided with the UC10x. However, altitude encoder data—sourced from a static pressure sensor—must be provided. Altitude encoder calibration is typically performed every 24 months, as part of the altimeter checks on the aircraft. Altitude encoder calibration ensures that the altitude transmitted by the transponder corresponds to the altitude seen by the pilot on the primary altimeter. The maximum allowed difference between the primary altimeter and the altitude encoder is 125 ft. (per ETSO-C88a and TSO-C88b).
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 59 OF 69 The altitude encoder calibration can be performed with the ATC transponder tests and inspections defined in 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix F, which are also required every 24 months. Note: The purpose of calibrating the encoder is to make the output correspond to the primary altimeter. In the event that the sensor used for the encoder is the same sensor used as the primary altimeter, no calibration should be necessary. Any offset required should be applied to the altitude encoder / altimeter itself, or in the autopilot (not stored in the transponder). It is always the responsibility of the installer to ensure compliance with relevant standards.  12.3 Calibration Equipment To calibrate the encoder, you will need to be able to power up the transponder subsystem, and you will need a pitot-static test set with the appropriate adapters to connect to the static port on the aircraft. The pitot-static test set should be able to drive the altitude down to sea level, and above the service ceiling of the aircraft.  12.4 Post Installation Checkout and Operation Post installation checks should be carried out in accordance with your certification requirements. These checks should include: ➢ Mode S interrogations to verify correct address programming. ➢ Verification of the reported altitude using a static pressure tester. ➢ Where installed, verification of correct squat switch ground/airborne indications. In an aircraft with a squat switch, setting the mode to ALT when the aircraft is on the ground should cause the transponder to GND mode; when the aircraft becomes airborne, the mode should switch automatically to ALT.  ➢ Interrogations to verify the receiver sensitivity. A Mode S transponder should have a minimum triggering level (MTL) of between -77 dBm and -71 dBm. Failure to meet this requirement usually indicates antenna or coaxial cable problems.  ➢ Interrogations to verify the transmitted power. A Class 1 installation should have no less than 125 Watts at the antenna (and no more than 500 Watts). A Class 2 installation should have no less than 71 Watts at the antenna (and no more than 500 Watts). Failure to meet this requirement is also generally due to antenna or wiring issues.  ➢ Where installed, verification of the GPS position source and ADS-B outputs. Whenever a valid position is received by the transponder and the transponder is in any mode other than OFF, ADS-B Extended Squitters should be observed on the transponder test set.
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    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 61 OF 69 13 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness 13.1 Scheduled Maintenance The UC10x series is a transponder device and must be tested and inspected every 24 months subject to the requirements of 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix F – ATC Transponder Tests and Inspections. 13.2 Service Life The instructions for continued airworthiness given in the TC or STC approvals for this product supplements or supersedes the instructions for continued airworthiness in this manual.  Urban Canyon Flight products are designed and manufactured such that there are no periodic service requirements necessary to maintain continued airworthiness. Outside of inspections required by regulatory agencies, no maintenance is required until the equipment does not properly perform its intended function. When service is required, the unit should be returned to manufacturer for RMA.  13.3 Repairability The UC10x is not field repairable, and must be returned to the manufacturer. 13.4 Field Firmware Updates Field updates are not supported. The unit must be returned to the manufacturer. 13.5 ADS-B The installed ADS-B OUT system must be shown to meet the equipment requirements of 14 CFR 91.227 or equivalent. 13.5.1 Altimetry Systems and Altitude Reporting Equipment Altitude reporting equipment connected to the ADS-B system must comply with all applicable 14 CFR 91.217, 14 CFR 91.411, and 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix E test and inspection requirements. Refer to FAA Advisory Circular AC 43-6C. ADS-B installation (or lack thereof) does not alter these requirements. 13.5.2 Maintenance and Design Changes to Interfacing Components The ADS-B system interfaces with multiple external components, such as position sources and altimetry sources. The installer should list all interfacing components in the instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA). It is important that any future maintenance or design changes to these interfacing components be accomplished in such a way that continued satisfactory performance of the overall ADS-B system is maintained. 13.5.2.1 Maintenance of the ADS-B System The ADS-B system installation must include ICA that meet the typical requirements for a system installation, which includes how to accomplish a complete functional check of the system. 13.5.2.2 ADS-B Source System Components The installer may not have access to the specific source system ICA to incorporate changes into those specific documents, the installer must do an analysis of the source systems to determine what maintenance actions on
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 62 OF 69 those source systems would require a functional test of the ADS-B system to verify that the system is operating properly. In particular, those systems providing a dedicated input to the ADS-B system that cannot be verified by other means should be tested as part of the ADS-B system as a whole. Once the installer identifies those actions, they must provide recommended language for the operator to include in their ICA. If the installer determines that removal and replacement of the Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver requires a full functional check of the ADS-B system because the GPS input to the ADS-B cannot be verified by other means. 13.5.2.3 Design Changes to Interfacing Components Ensuring continued airworthiness of the ADS-B system following upgrades of interfacing components could be problematic if the installer of the ADS-B system is unaware of design changes to interfacing components, or if the installer of the updated interfacing component is unaware of a potential impact to the ADS-B system. To avoid this problem, the ADS-B system installer must update the ICA for each interfacing system with a process that ensures continued airworthiness of the ADS-B system following design changes to the interfacing component.
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 63 OF 69 14 Referenced & Important Documents Table 21.  Referenced & Important Standards & Regulatory Documents Cat Org Doc. No. Document Title Date Mode A/C RTCA DO-144A MOPS for ATCRBS Airborne Equipment 2 Oct 2008 FAA TSO-C74d ATCRBS Airborne Equipment 17 Dec 2008 CFR 14 CFR 91.413 ATC transponder tests and inspections. Current CFR 14 CFR 91.215 ATC transponder and altitude reporting equipment & use Current ICAO Annex 10, Volume IV, Fourth Edition Surveillance and Collision Avoidance Systems44 Jul 2007 Mode S RTCA DO-181E MOPS for ATCRBS/Mode S Airborne Equipment 17 Mar 2011 FAA TSO-C112e ATCRBS/Mode S Airborne Equipment 16 Sept 2013 RTCA DO-260B with Corrigendum 1 MOPS for 1090ES ADS-B and TIS-B 13 Dec 2011 ICAO Annex 10, Volume III, Part 1, Chapter 5, Second Edition SSR Mode S Air-Ground Data Link45 20 Nov 2008 ADS-B RTCA DO-260B with Corrigendum 1 MOPS for 1090ES ADS-B 13 Dec 2011 FAA TSO-C166b Extended Squitter ADS-B and TIS-B on RF of 1090 MHz 2 Dec 2009 FAA None Provided Note to Manufacturers Regarding the Use of Geometric Type Codes When In the Altitude Reporting Off Condition 5 Nov 2015 RTCA DO-242A MASPS for ADS-B 25 Jun 2002 RTCA DO-242A Change 1 MASPS for ADS-B Change 1 13 Dec 2006 RTCA DO-289 MASPS for Aircraft Surveillance Applications (ASA) 09 Dec 2003 RTCA DO-289 Change 1 MASPS for Aircraft Surveillance Applications (ASA) Change 1 13 Dec 2006 FAA AC 20-165B Airworthiness Approval of ADS-B OUT Systems 7 Dec 2015 DOT 14 CFR Part 91 ADS-B Final Rule 28 May 2010                                                                  44 Contains elaboration on ICAO 24-bit Address and Parity Field (AP and PI) Generation for Mode S 45 Contains elaboration on Mode S packet creation and interpretation
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 64 OF 69 Cat Org Doc. No. Document Title Date TABS RTCA DO-181E MOPS for ATCRBS/Mode S Airborne Equipment 17 Mar 2011 FAA TSO-C199 Traffic Awareness Beacon System (TABS) 10 Oct 2014 FAA None Provided TSO-C199 TABS Public Review Comments Current FAA None Provided Changes to the TIS-B Service Beginning Late 2015 31 Mar 2015 Altitude Encoder SAE AS8003 MOPS for Automatic Pressure Altitude Code-Generating Equipment 16 Feb 2008 FAA TSO-C88b Automatic Pressure Altitude Reporting Code-Generating Equipment 06 Feb 2007 ICAO Annex 10, Volume I, Part 1, Equipment & Systems IFF Mark X (SIF)/ATCRBS  Altimeter SAE AS392c Altimeter, Pressure Actuated Type 16 Feb 2008 FAA TSO-C10b Altimeter, Pressure Actuated, Sensitive Type 01 Sept 1959 SAE AS8009C Pressure Altimeter Systems 24 May 2016 FAA TSO-C10c Pressure Altimeter System 31 Oct 2016 NACA Report 1235 Standard Atmosphere Tables to 65,800 ft.  Alt & Enc CFR 14 CFR 91.217 Data correspondence between automatically reported pressure altitude data and the pilot's altitude reference. Current DME RTCA DO-189 MOPS for DME Sept 1985 FAA TSO-C66c Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) Operating Within 960-1215MHz 18 Jan 1991 TSO FAA 8150.1C Technical Standard Order Program 08 Mar 2012 FAA 8110-3 Statement of Compliance with Airworthiness Standards 18 Mar 2010
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 65 OF 69 Cat Org Doc. No. Document Title Date UAS RTCA AWP-1 Detect and Avoid (DAA) White Paper 18 Mar 2014 RTCA DO-365 MOPS for Detect and Avoid (DAA) Systems 31 May 2017 RTCA DO-365 Test Vectors DO-365 Detect and Avoid (DAA) Test Vectors 31 May 2017 RTCA DO-366 MOPS for Air-to-Air Radar for Traffic Surveillance 31 May 2017 FAA 14 CFR 107 FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Current FAA AC 107-2 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)46 21 Jun 2016 FAA AC 21-12C Application for US Airworthiness Certificate, FAA Form 8130-6 07 Sep 2012 FAA Form 8130-6 Application for US Airworthiness Certificate Apr 2011 FAA AC 91-57A Model Aircraft Operating Standards 02 Sep 2015 FAA AC 91-57A Chg 1 Change1 to AC 91-57A 11 Jan 2016 DOT Public Law 112-95, Title III, Subtitle B FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 2012 DOT Public Law 114-90, Title II, Subtitle B UAS Safety (FAA Extension, Safety, & Security Acot of 2016) 2016 Software FAA DO-178C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification 13 Dec 2011 FAA AC 20-115C Airborne Software Assurance 19 July 2013 FAA 8110.49 Software Approval Guidelines 28 Sep 2011 RTCA DO-278A Software Integrity Assurance Considerations for CNS/ATM Systems 13 Dec 2011 RTCA DO-248C Supporting Information for DO-178C and DO-278A 13 Dec 2011 AEH RTCA DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware 19 Apr 2000 FAA AC 20-152 RTCA, Inc., Document RTCA/DO-254, Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware 30 June 2005 FAA 8110.105 Simple and Complex Electronic Hardware Approval Guidance 23 Sep 2008                                                                  46 Includes guidance for airmen (remote pilot) certification, aircraft registration and marking, aircraft airworthiness, and operations of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS).
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 66 OF 69 Cat Org Doc. No. Document Title Date Environmental RTCA DO-160G Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment 8 Dec 2010 RTCA DO-160G Change 1 Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment 16 Dec 2014 RTCA DO-160G Form Environmental Qualification Form 8 Dec 2010 RTCA DO-357 User Guide: Supplement to DO-160G 16 Dec 2014 FAA AC 21-16G RTCA Document DO-160 versions D, E, F, and G, “Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment” 22 Jun 2011 FAA AC 25-16 Electrical Fault Fire Prevention and Protection 5 Apr 1991 Interface ARINC 718A-4 Mark 4 ATCRBS/Mode S ARINC Characteristic 15 Nov 2011 ARINC 743A-5 GNSS Sensor ARINC Characteristic 29 May 2009 ARINC 429P1-18 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) Part 1 Functional Description, Electrical Interfaces, Label Assignments and Word Formats 29 Nov 2012 ARINC 429P2-16 MARK 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) Part 2 Discrete Word Data Standards 17 Dec 2004 ARINC 429P3-19 MARK 33 Digital Information Transfer System (DITS) Part 3 File Data Transfer Techniques 25 June 2009 SAE ARP4754A Guidelines for Development of Civil Aircraft and Systems. 21 Dec 2010 TIA TIA/EIA-232-F47 Interface Between Data Terminal Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Binary Data Interchange 2012 NMEA 0183 Ver 4.1 Standard for Interfacing Marine Electronic Devices June 2012 TC/STC SAE ARP4761 Guidelines and Methods for Conducting the Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment. 01 Dec 1996                                                                  47 RS-232 interface standard. TIA/EIA-232 is functionally equivalent with international standards ITU-T V.24, V.28, and ISO/IEC 2110
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 67 OF 69 Cat Org Doc. No. Document Title Date FCC FCC OET Bulletin 65 Edition 97-01 Evaluating Compliance with FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure to Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Aug 1997 FCC KDB 447498 D01 General RF Exposure Guidance v06 23 Oct 2015 FCC Part 2 Frequency Allocations; General Rules & Regulations Current FCC 47 CFR 2.1046 Measurements Required: RF Power Output Current FCC 47 CFR 2.1047 Measurements Required: Modulation Characteristics Current FCC 47 CFR 2.1049 Measurements Required: Occupied Bandwidth Current FCC 47 CFR 2.1051 Measurements Required: Spurious Emissions at Antenna Term. Current FCC 47 CFR 2.1053 Measurements Required: Field Strength of Spurious Radiation Current FCC 47 CFR 2.1055 Measurements Required: Frequency Stability Current FCC Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices Current FCC Part 15.109(a) Unintentional Radiators – Radiated Emission Limits Current FCC Part 87 Aviation Services Current FCC 47 CFR 87.131 Power and Emissions Current FCC 47 CFR 87.133 Frequency Stability Current FCC 47 CFR 87.135 Bandwidth of Emission Current FCC 47 CFR 87.137 Types of Emission Current FCC 47 CFR 87.139 Emission Limitations Current FCC 47 CFR 87.143 Transmitter Control Requirements Current
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 68 OF 69 15 Acronyms Table 22.  Definition of Acronyms Acronym Meaning TSO Technical Standards Order TSOA TSO approval TC Type certificate STC Special type certificate MOPS Minimum Operational Performance Standard MASPS Minimum Aviation System Performance Standard ATC Air traffic control ATCRBS ATC radar beacon system SSR Secondary surveillance radar PPM Pulse position modulation 1090ES 1090MHz Extended Squitter DF Downlink format UF Uplink format CPR Compact position reporting SV State vector MS Mode status ARV Air referenced velocity BDS Comm-B data selector GICB Ground Initiated Comm-B BER Bit error rate BW Bandwidth FEC Forward error correction ERP Effective Radiated Power RF Radio frequency MTL Minimum triggering level IAS Indicated airspeed TAS True airspeed IFR Instrument flight rules VFR Visual flight rules UTC Universal Coordinated Time GPS Global Positioning System GNSS Global navigation satellite system WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System SBAS Satellite-based augmentation system WGS84 World Geodetic System 1984 NIC Navigation integrity category NAC Navigation accuracy category
    UC10x Installation Manual  URBAN CANYON FLIGHT INC   UC10X-001-IM REV02 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY PAGE 69 OF 69 Acronym Meaning SIL Source integrity level HDOP Horizontal dilution of precision Mode S Mode select ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast UAT Universal Access Transceiver TCAS Traffic collision avoidance system TA Traffic advisory RA Resolution advisory CDTI Cockpit display of traffic information SPI Special position identification NOTAM Notice to Airmen NAS National Airspace System FAR Federal aviation regulations (Title 14 of CFR) FAA Federal Aviation Administration DoT Department of Transportation (U.S.A.) DoD Department of Defense (U.S.A.) FCC Federal Communications Commission CFR Code of Federal Regulations EASA European Aviation Safety Agency ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization SAE Society of Automotive Engineers NMEA National Marine Electronics Association DAL Design assurance level SDA System design assurance AC Advisory circular RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Incorporated PTI Peckham Technology Inc UCF Urban Canyon Flight, Inc MCU Microcontroller FPGA Field-programmable gate array UUT Unit under test PM Project manager CM Configuration Management QA Quality Assurance WOW Weight on Wheels LAST Light Aviation SSR Transponder TABS Traffic Awareness Beacon System

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