Press Release

Issued by Becker Avionics.

October 17, 2018

Longtime avionics solutions provider, Becker, is expanding its market reach by appointing DAC International as a distributor of the Becker BXT family of Mode S transponders, addressing the need for affordable ADS-B solutions on business and commercial type aircraft. The DAC International BXT Mode S offering is a complete turn key installation, and a cost-effective way to equip with ADS-B OUT for the upcoming US January 1, 2020 mandate as well as meeting all global ADS-B standards.

The Becker BXT family comprises compact, remote-mounted units, providing affordable solutions for all types of business aircraft including TCAS II and non-TCAS II equipped aircraft.

The Becker BXT family's latest version Mode S transponder, the 6553, is designed specifically for full interoperability with existing TCAS II systems, as well as ADS-B compliance. The BXT Mode S transponder provides a much-needed alternative to traditional Mode S suppliers in business, commercial TCAS II operations, as well as any place TCAS II systems are in use such as business jets and both civil and military air transport operations.

The BXT family's 6513 proven non-TCAS II version is authorised for ETSO (TSO) and in serial production and line fit on the Pilatus PC-21 trainer. It is available in diverse and non-diverse versions.

“We constantly hear from our customers that they need more solutions and more affordable Mode S solutions to meet the US, European and other global mandates, as well as anticipated ADS-B mandates such as ATC modernisation that are spread across the globe,” says Forrest Colliver, Becker CEO. “Becker's long history in avionics and Mode S solutions allows us to leverage our knowledge into an alternative Mode S solution that is affordable and much more reliable, with the same small, lightweight, compact form factor for TCAS II and non-TCAS II aircraft installations.”

“We are pleased and excited to be working with Becker to expand industry Mode S ADS-B compliance options by supplying BXT family turnkey installations particularly for the business and commercial aircraft operators of TCAS II and non-TCAS II operations,” indicates Francisco “Cisco” Hernandez, DAC International president. “Customer feedback has been strong in support of the Becker Mode S offering with our turnkey approach, and we have STCs in work and more on the way. People are always pleased to have alternative solutions.”

The DAC International turnkey installation includes the hardware, install kit and certification process needed to comply with US FAA ADS-B OUT requirements of AC 20-165B as well as all applicable standards and regulatory requirements for other elements as needed, such as controllers, altitude encoders, etc. As a stocking distributor of the Becker BXT family of Mode S transponders, DAC International sells directly to owners and operators or to OEMs and dealers.

The BXT6500 series of transponders meets the ESTO-C112e and ETSO-C166b for ADS-B OUT compliance. The complete system meets the requirements of AC20-165B for ADS-B rule compliance. The diversity-capable system is suitable for installation on TCAS I and TCAS II equipped aircraft. A single antenna option is also available. The system is compatible with a variety of common control heads and can be installed in either single or dual configurations.