The Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for
installation of AerSale’s
AerTrak™ system on Boeing 737 NG series aircraft (ST04009NY), to
comply with the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
(ADS-B) Operations rule, a critical part of the agency’s Next
Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). Beginning
January 1, 2020, the FAA has mandated that aircraft operating in
airspace defined by 14 CFR § 91.225 must be equipped with an
ADS-B Out system that meets the minimum performance requirements
of 14 CFR § 91.227.
ADS-B provides enhanced navigational accuracy using precise tracking
via global positioning satellite (GPS) signals. Reducing risk and
improving safety, the technology increases navigational coverage,
especially in remote areas beyond radar range. Additionally, ADS-B
enables more direct flight plans, thereby saving time, costs, and
reducing emissions.
“AerTrak is a cost-effective ADS-B Out solution for operators of
Boeing 737 NG aircraft fitted with any OEM transponder/MMR
combination,” said Iso Nezaj, Chief Technical Officer at AerSale.
“Its innovative design allows for seamless integration with most
existing avionics and cockpit controls, and offers an easy path to
ADS-B Out compliance. In the coming months, AerTrak will be expanded
to cover to additional aircraft types.”
AerTrak kits include all necessary parts and can be installed by
AerSale’s technicians at any hangar around the world, typically
requiring only three days of ground time. Lead time for ordering
AerTrak is currently four weeks and allows operators to avoid
potential installation facility backlogs, component shortages, and
price premiums as the 2020 compliance deadline nears.
