Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Textron Aviation, Inc.
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Dan
Last Name:
Hankins
Phone Number:
620-332-0432
Title:
Spectrum Manager - Sr
Special Temporary Authority application - Certification
Applicant certification
Neither the applicant nor any other party to the application is subject to a denial of Federal benefits that includes FCC benefits pursuant to Section 5301 of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, 21 U.S.C. Section 862, because of a conviction for possession or distribution of a controlled substance. The applicant hereby waives any claim to the use of any particular frequency or electromagnetic spectrum as against the regulatory power of the United States because of the prvious use of the same, whether by license or otherwise, and requests authorization in accordance with this application. (See Section 304 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.) The applicant acknowledges that all statements made in this application and attached exhibits are considered material representations, and that all the exhibits part hereof and are incorporated herein as if set out in full in this application; undersigned certifies that all statements in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of his/her knowledge and belief and are made in good faith. Applicant certifies that construction of the station would NOT be an action which is likely to have a significant environmental effect. See the Commission's Rules, 47 CFR1.1301-1.1319.
Date:
2017-06-07 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Danny B. Hankins
Title of Applicant (if any):
Spectrum Manager - Sr
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Textron Aviation is integrating Vortex radios into multi-mission aircraft at our facilities in Wichita, KS. We are asking for an STA in order to start testing soonest possible to ensure the equipment is operational for upcoming demonstrations to DoD. We have coordinated with AFMO US&P for this STA, and we will apply for a two-year experimental license in the near future once long term requirements have been finalized. A copy of the DoD coordination is attached as an exhibit to this application.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WL9XIO
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
L-3
Equipment 1 Model Number
Vortex C-Band
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
3
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
We need to functionally test the equipment to ensure that it performs as required and does not interfere with other avionics systems.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation