DAC International A-D Converter Approved for TCAS II Version 7.1 Installation

Jan. 14, 2016
The GDC62 accepts analog inputs from various Radio Altimeter models and converts the signal to ARINC 429 format that is compatible with currently available TCAS II digital processors.

AUSTIN, Texas, January 14, 2015 – DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company announced that its latest A-D (Analog-Digital) converter model GDC62 has been used as part of a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certificate.

The GDC62 accepts analog inputs from various Radio Altimeter models and converts the signal to ARINC 429 format that is compatible with currently available TCAS II digital processors. The GDC62 eliminates the need to replace analog radio altimeters when digital-only TCAS receivers are installed.

DAC International’s GDC62 was part of a Supplemental Type Certificate issued by EASA and developed by TAG Aviation in Geneva, Switzerland. It is applicable to the Dassault Falcon MF900/900EX Models seeking to comply with TCAS II Change 7.1 requirements.

As of December 1, 2015, all aircraft already equipped with TCAS and weighing more than 5,700 kg are required to have the version 7.1 upgrade to the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) in order to operate in European airspace.

“The GDC62 is a lightweight, cost-effective solution for customers needing to meet the EASA requirements,” said Vice President and General Manager of DAC International Cisco Hernandez. “Additionally, it provides an alternative option to purchasing new equipment to meet the EU 2015 as well as the ICAO 2017 mandate.”

Currently the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorizes, but does not mandate use of TCAS II Version 7.1 compliant systems for operation in U.S. airspace. However, operators of U.S. registered aircraft used in international flight operations, need to upgrade to TCAS II Version 7.1 by January 1, 2017.

About DAC International

DAC International, a Greenwich AeroGroup company, is a worldwide distributor of avionics, test equipment, and data converters for general, corporate, military, regional and commercial aircraft. The company has an FAA approved manufacturing and development facility, holding several Supplemental Type Certificates, Parts Manufacturer Approvals and Technical Standard Orders. Products are compliant with DO-160, MIL-STD-810C and MIL-STD-461F. Manufactured goods containing software meet the objectives of DO-178B, Levels A, B, C, D or E. For more information, go to www.dacint.com.

About Greenwich AeroGroup

Greenwich AeroGroup Inc., owns and operates providers of general, commercial, government and military aviation services including: maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishments; fixed base operations; aircraft sales, charter and management; manufacturing; component repair and overhaul and parts distribution. Current locations include: Aero Precision Industries, located in Livermore, Calif.; DAC International, located in Austin, Texas; Professional Aircraft Accessories, located in Titusville, Fla., and Miami, Fla.; Professional Aviation Associates, located in Atlanta, Ga.; NASAM, located in South San Francisco, Calif.; Summit Aviation, located in Middletown, Del.; TruAtlantic Mfg., located in Kernersville, N.C.; and Western Aircraft, located in Boise, Idaho. Additionally, Greenwich AeroGroup owns an interest in Helivia Aero Taxi located in Rio de Janeiro. News and information are available at www.greenwichaerogroup.com.