DAC international receives STC for the 6553
DAC International has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installing ADS-B Out system utilising the Becker Avionics BXT6553 transponders into eligible Part 25 aircraft.
The 6553, which is the Becker BXT family’s latest version Mode S transponder, is designed specifically for full interoperability with existing TCAS II systems, as well as ADS-B compliance. The BXT Mode S transponder provides an alternative to traditional Mode S suppliers in business, commercial TCAS II operations, as well as any place TCAS II systems are in use such as business jets and air transport operations, both civil and military.
Cisco Hernandez, President of DAC International, said: “We’re really excited to be able to now offer this STC to our customers worldwide. This STC provides a cost-effective solution to meet the ADS-B compliance.”
The AML List includes the following: Bombardier CL-6002B16 and CL-601-3A/R, Dassault Falcon 900EX, EMB-135BJ, Gulfstream G-IV, GIV-X, BAE 125 Series 800A/B, BAE Series 1000A/B, Hawker 800/800xp/1000, Cessna 550/560/560XL/XLS, Citation 650/680/750 and LearJet 45.