Fly without boundaries
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. Designed for global compliance, tailBeaconX is the perfect upgrade for aircraft flying in both U.S. and international airspace. No bulky panel modifications, no extra antennas—just effortless installation and next-generation ADS-B Out capability.
Primary Features
The Mode S Transponder Redefined
Mode S ADS-B OUT Transponder
The tailBeaconX includes a Mode S Extended Squitter ADS-B transponder that meets airspace requirements worldwide, ensuring compliance with both surface and space-based ADS-B systems.
Integrated Certified GPS Receiver
Includes a certified SBAS GPS receiver that eliminates the need for additional GPS equipment, simplifying installation reducing cockpit clutter, and overall system weight.
LED Position Light
Features a 20,000-hour rated LED rear position light that draws significantly less power than traditional incandescent bulbs, enhancing efficiency and lifespan.
Additional Features
New heights of performance
Global Compliance
Designed to satisfy the requirements for ADS-B systems globally, the tailBeaconX ensures that your aircraft is visible and compliant in all jurisdictions.
Easy Installation
Mounts directly in place of the existing rear position light with minimal wiring required, making installation straightforward without the need for structural modifications.
Space and Power Efficient
Weighing just 140 grams and drawing only 3 watts of power, tailBeaconX is ideal for virtually any aircraft. Its compact, all-in-one design helps increase usable payload and reduce strain on your charging system—delivering real-world performance where it counts.
Practical and Reliable
Built to operate between -45°C to 70°C and certified to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring reliability across diverse operating scenarios.
Wireless Configuration
Offers a Wi-Fi enabled setup for easy configuration and maintenance checks via a free mobile application.
Mobile App Configuration
Easily configured and monitored through the uAvionix mobile app, allowing for quick adjustments and updates directly from your smartphone, ensuring your system is always optimized for peak performance. Works with IOS and Android.
Bundles
Bundle tailBeaconX with AV Panel Displays and Save!
Upgrade your cockpit and equip for the future—at a lower price. When you bundle the tailBeaconX Mode S ADS-B Out transponder with uAvionix’s AV-30 or AV-20 panel displays, you unlock both savings and synergy. Unimaginative panel-mount transponders and clunky antennas are a thing of the past with tailBeaconX. All that’s needed is a control head inside the aircraft to set your squawk and mode. Designed to work seamlessly together, these bundles bring modern capability, certified performance, and enhanced situational awareness to your panel—while minimizing installation time, weight, and complexity.
tailBeaconX TSO + AV-20-E Bundle
tailBeaconX TSO + AV-30-C Bundle
tailBeaconX TSO + AV-30-E Bundle
FAQ's
Knowledge Base
What types of aircraft is the tailBeaconX compatible with?
The tailBeaconX is designed for a broad range of aircraft, especially those requiring a rear position light replacement.
Does the tailBeaconX meet FAA requirements for ADS-B?
Yes, it meets the Mode S and 1090 MHz Extended Squitter requirements necessary for ADS-B compliance worldwide.
How is the tailBeaconX installed?
It replaces the existing rear position light, integrating the transponder and GPS into one unit, utilizing existing wiring for power and control.
How do I operate the tailBeaconX once installed?
The device can be controlled via compatible EFIS or dedicated control heads (including the Certified AV-30, Experimental AV-30-E and AV-20-E) that support the UCP protocol.
What maintenance does the tailBeaconX require?
The tailBeaconX is maintenance-free, except for periodic software updates and functionality checks as recommended by uAvionix.
What should I do if the LED light stops working or the transponder reports errors?
Contact uAvionix support for troubleshooting steps or to arrange for repairs, as the unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
Documentation
tailBeaconX Manuals and Guides
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage | 11-31V DC |
| Operating Power | 3 Watts |
| Size | 113x105x48mm |
| Weight | 140 grams |
| SDA/SIL | 2/3 |
| Operating Temp | -45°C to 70°C |
| 1090ES ADS-B Transmitter | |
| WAAS GPS | |
| Tracking Reacquisition Cold Start |
-166dBm -160dBm -148dBm |
| LED Position Light | |
| Color | Aviation White |
| Intensity | 20 candelas |
| Control Head | |
| Physical | RS232 or Power Line Modem |
| Protocol | UCP |
| Regulatory | |
| FCC ID: | 2AFFTP200S |
Support
Accessories
tailBeaconX Universal Installation Kit
Mobile App
TBD
Owners of the uAvionix skyBeacon, tailBeacon and tailBeaconX ADS-B devices can use this free application to monitor, install, and configure their hardware.
