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tailBeaconX TSO

Support: tailBeaconX TSO

tailBeaconX is a game-changing 1090 MHz ADS-B Out solution with an integrated Mode S transponder, WAAS GPS, and LED position light—all in a single, streamlined tail-mounted unit.

Below you’ll find everything you’ll need to install, maintain, and learn about your tailBeaconX TSO. In addition, you can fill out a support ticket for advanced problems and get into the details of Certification  and Documentation.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

- My display shows TMOUT on the AV-30, what does that mean?
  This means that the AV-30 is not communicating with the tailBeaconX. There are a few reasons for this:
  1. The tailBeaconX is not getting power or is turned off.
  2. The AV-30 TX and RX wires are not connected properly or have come loose. Check for continuity of the wires from pin 4 and 5 on the AV-30.
  3. The tailBeacon needs to be reset to defaults. Jumper the orange and the gray wires (pin 4 & 5) and power on the tailBeaconX. You will need to re-configure the tailBeaconX.
- I can't see the Wi-Fi of the tailBeaconX.
  
  Make sure the tailBeaconX is in STBY mode. This is completed from the transponder page of the AV-30.
- How do I place the tailBeaconX in STBY?
  
  Please reference this video to understand how to use the transponder page.
- Can I mount the tailBeaconX inside the fuselage?
  
  The tailBeaconX needs to see the sky for GPS data. If you have a non-metalic fuselage and you mount the tailBeaconX in the vertical orientation as per the installation manual then it should work. We suggest that you place a handheld GPS int the location that you intend the tailBeaconX to be installed to check for good GPS reception, position, and strength.
  
  If this is on a certified aircraft, you may need to see a field approval or submit a 337 for the deviation.
- Can my tailBeaconX work with my mode C transponder like my current tailBeacon?
  
  The tailBeaconX IS the transponder and does not require and shouldn’t be used with a Mode C transponder. It does however require the installation of a control head. There are various option for our EXP customers such as the AV-20-E, AV-30-E, GRT, MGL, AFS, and others.
- How do I configure the tailBeaconX?
  
  With the latest software on the AV-30-C the tailBeaconX can be configured from the AV-30-C. Ground test mode also can be accessed through the install menu of the AV-30-C.