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RANGR 978 Blue Certified ADS-B In with WIFI and GPS

RANGR 978 Blue Certified ADS-B In with WIFI and GPS

$3,695.00
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RANGR 978 Blue Certified ADS-B In with WIFI and GPS, from FreeFlight

All RANGR Systems come complete with: ADS-B and GPS antennas, install kit, control head and WiFi module where applicable

  • Ideal solution for aircraft equipped with 1090ES that want an installed system to receive ADS-B In benefits – includes built-in WAAS/GPS.
  • TSO certified and STC approved for multiple displays – connects to compatible tablet devices via included WiFi module
  • Includes access to free ADS-B View app by FreeFlight Systems
  • Compatible with popular apps including ForeFlight, Wing X Pro, iFly GPS, eKneeboard, Avare and FlyQ EFB
  • Installed solution for better performance and no cockpit clutter
  • Backed by an industry leading warranty and excellent customer support – Freeflight keep you flying

The FreeFlight Systems RANGR 978 Receiver is a diversity capable, certified, and installed ADS-B In solution. It displays free ADS-B weather and traffic data to an installed MFD or to a compatible tablet device via the WiFi module. The RANGR RX is a lightweight, installed system that provides full ADS-B capability when paired with a certified ADS-B Out system. The RANGR VXR automatically synchronizes with legacy transponders without the need for additional pilot interaction, and is part of our AML STC for most aircraft types.

FreeFlight Systems designs solutions that enable and support the global NextGen airspace transformation. Their ADS-B systems have accumulated thousands of hours of operation across a broad spectrum of aircraft platforms.

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FreeFlight Systems’ RANGR ADS-B datalink family offers low-cost, light-weight, modular solutions for adding ADS-B capability to your aircraft. Our TSO’d RANGR transceiver provides full ADS-B capability in a single box. They offer solutions that meet your needs today.

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast, or ADS-B, is the global replacement for radar-based Air Traffic Control. Utilizing precise GPS positioning and a high-integrity datalink, ADS-B is the core component of the NextGen Air Transportation System. FreeFlight Systems’ TSO'd RANGR family of receivers, transmitters, and transceivers are among the most flexible and affordable suite of ADS-B solutions for airplanes and helicopters. FreeFlight Systems is the creator of the first certified UAT ADS-B Out solution for helicopters operating in the Gulf of Mexico, and is obtaining STC's for the most popular make of light general aviation airplanes. The RANGR products can be configured with an optional internal WAAS/GPS for high-integrity position reporting.

Recognized for their high-performance and affordable avionics solutions, FreeFlight Systems is a leader in the General Aviation community for avionics solutions. The range of ADS-B systems are among the most flexible and cost-effective ways to equip virtually any aircraft for ADS-B compliance and NextGen functionality. FreeFlight’s solutions do not require expensive equipment replacements or upgrades and integrate seamlessly with most existing avionics. Their certified SBAS/GNSS position sources enable rapid and extraordinarily cost-effective compliance with ADS-B mandates.

Experimental And Light Sport Aircraft
FreeFlight Systems provides a wide variety of certified ADS-B solutions for experimental and light sport aircraft. Size, weight, performance, and unmatched affordability make our solutions ideal for most aircraft builders to add both regulatory compliance and advanced avionics capabilities.

RANGR ADS–B DATALINK FAMILY
  RANGR TX RANGR RX RANGR XVR
SPECIFICATIONS
Model FDL-978
Capabilities TSO Rule Compliant ADS-B Out
Link Frequency 978MHz
Display Options N/A iPad*+,
ADS-B Approved when paired with
FAA Published Capstone Standard
TSO-C195a/C157a Certified Displays
OPTIONAL INTERNAL WAAS/GPS SENSOR AVAILABLE WITH ALL PRODUCTS
*OPTIONAL WIFI MODULE AVAILABLE FOR IPAD
+ALSO APPROVED WITH MULTIPLE, PRE-RULE MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAYS
System TSO-C154c (UAT) TSO-C154c (UAT), TSO-C157a (FIS-B), TSO-C195a (TIS-B)
Option TSO-C145c for GNSS
Software Assurance DO-160G, DO-178B Level C, DO-254 Level C
Installation Approvals STC approved in accordance with AC 20-165A, AC 20-172A Approvals


PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Size: 5.0” W x 5.8” D x 1.7” H
  • Weight: Less than 1 pound
  • Transponder Interface: Mode A/C, Mode S
  • Interface:
    • 2 ARINC 429 Inputs
    • 1 ARINC 429 Output
    • 4 RS-232/422
    • 1 RS-485
    • 4 Discrete Inputs
    • 2 Discrete Outputs
  • Power Requirements: 10-40 VDC, 0.2 A at 12 VDC

SERIAL-WIFI TRANSCEIVER

  • Certifications: PMA
  • FCC Identification: T9JRN171-1
  • Physical Dimensions: 3.1” W x 4.0” D x 1.0” H
  • Weight: 2.9 oz (82.5 g)
  • Operating Temp: -40°C to +70°C
  • Power Requirements: 10-37 VDC, 0.04 A at 28 VDC
  • Frequency: 2402 ~ 2480MHz
  • Receiver Sensitivity: -83dBm typical

TC-978 CONTROL HEAD

  • TSO Compliance: TSO-C154c (incomplete system), TSO-C88b, ETSO Compliance ETSO-C88a Software: DO-178B Level B
  • Physical Dimensions: 2.5” W x 2.0” D x 1.8” H
  • Panel cut-out: Standard 2.25 inch (round adapters provided)
  • Weight: 0.11 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Power Requirements: 5.5–10 VDC, provided by FDL-978 unit