DAC international receives STC for the 6553

Avionics and Technology
20 Jun 2019 | Robyn Bainbridge
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DCA recieves FAA certification

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. 

Avionics and Technology
20 Jun 2019
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Robyn Bainbridge

Robyn is a writer with a degree in English Literature and over four years’ experience in creative journalism. She enjoys the inspiring ingenuity of the Gossamer Albatross (as well as the name).