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With the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) mandate fast approaching, North America-based Flying Colours Corp. (FCC) has secured approval from the Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) department to install ADS-B Out technology on Canadian registered Bombardier Challenger 600-2B16, 604, 605 and 300 airframes.
FCC is finalizing the installation of its first Canadian registered aircraft, which will have the system fitted. This new approval complements its existing Federal Aviation Administration certification, which was awarded just over a year ago and has been installed on a number of Challenger aircraft. It is expected to receive validation from the European Aviation Safety Administration in the near future.
“We are well aware that the deadline for this mandate is coming up fast, and we want to be able to support as many of our clients as possible in complying with the regulations,” said Sean Gillespie, executive VP, Flying Colours. “Our U.S. facility is already handling regular installations and with this new approval we can increase the number of aircraft we put through the Peterborough workshops. There will be many Canadian aircraft that will need to be equipped with the system by the deadline of Jan. 1, 2020.
“We’ve invested significantly in tooling and training to support customers,” he continued. “This latest approval will help us ready existing clients for the changes, and attract new ones, too, as we know installation slots are filling up fast.”
ADS-B Out enables the aircraft to report highly accurate position and status information to air traffic control, replacing the need for traditional radar. With EASA mandating that by Dec. 7, 2017, all aircraft with a maximum certified take-off weight exceeding 5,700 kilograms, or having a maximum cruise airspeed capability greater than 250 knots, must be ADS-B Out (DO-260B) compliant.
