Modern airspace is governed by a layered stack of equipage mandates and operational authorizations. Missing one means a grounded fleet, lost route authority, or denied access to fuel-saving altitudes. LB Aircraft Engineering certifies the equipment, prepares the data, and shepherds the approvals so your aircraft keeps flying its full mission profile.

From ADS-B Out installs on light jets to full FANS 1/A+ & CPDLC equipage on transoceanic widebodies, we deliver the STC, the test data, and the operational approval support — under our AS9100D quality system.

ADS-B Out & In Compliance

ADS-B Out is required in U.S. controlled airspace under 14 CFR 91.225/91.227. We engineer compliant installations using TSO-C166b transponders and TSO-C145/146 GPS position sources, including:

STC and Approved Model List (AML) STC integration
GPS position source qualification and antenna placement analysis
Performance monitoring (Public ADS-B Performance Report) review
ADS-B In display integration (TIS-B, FIS-B, CDTI)

FANS 1/A+ and CPDLC for Oceanic Operations

FANS 1/A+ Future Air Navigation System and CPDLC (Controller Pilot Data Link Communications) are the entry ticket to the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and most ICAO oceanic FIRs. We deliver:

FANS 1/A+ STC integration with FMS, ATSU, and SATCOM/HF data link radios
CPDLC (Link 2000+, FANS-1/A) compliance
CRA (Communications, Required for ATM) and RCP/RSP performance analysis
Operational authorization (LOA / OpSpec B036) support

SBAS / WAAS LPV Approach Capability

SBAS-augmented GPS (WAAS in North America, EGNOS in Europe) enables LPV approaches to ILS-equivalent minima without ground infrastructure. We engineer LPV upgrades with TSO-C145/146 receiver integration, FMS/EFB coupling, and the AFMS revisions needed for operator approval.

RVSM, RNP & PBN Authorizations

RVSM (Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum) — equipment qualification, height-keeping monitoring
RNP / RNAV PBN — RNP 1, RNP 2, RNP 4, RNP AR APCH integration and operational approval support
LPV / LP / RNP approach capability and AFMS supplements

Airworthiness Directive (AD) Implementation

When an FAA AD requires an inspection, modification, or replacement, time matters. We engineer compliant terminating actions, approve repair data, and coordinate with the responsible ACO. Common AD support includes wiring/EWIS rework, fuel system modifications, structural inspections, and avionics replacement programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle international validations of these mandates?

Yes. Our compliance data is prepared with EASA, ANAC, TCCA, and CAAC validation in mind. We also support the operational approval (LOA / OpSpec) side, which is where many operators get stuck after the equipment is installed.

Can LBAE certify a brand-new avionics box on my aircraft?

Yes. Our DERs and engineering team handle TSO equipment integration, including new TSO-C145/146 GPS receivers, TSO-C166b transponders, FANS 1/A+ FMS upgrades, and CPDLC routers. We define the certification basis and means of compliance during project kickoff.

What if my fleet is mixed-platform?

That's where Approved Model List STCs shine. We engineer AML STCs that cover multiple aircraft makes/models so your fleet retrofit moves at one cadence with one data package.

Mandate Deadline Approaching?

Tell us the rule, the fleet, and the runway. We'll size the program, propose a plan, and put your aircraft back into authorized airspace.

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FAA Mandates & Compliance