Special Temporary Authority application - Applicant Name
Name of Applicant:
Cirrus Design Corperation
Special Temporary Authority application - Best Contact
First Name:
Grant
Last Name:
Lichtsinn
Phone Number:
2187883472
Title:
Engineer
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:
2019-08-12 00:00:00.0
Signature of Applicant (Authorized person filing form):
Grant Lichtsinn
Title of Applicant (if any):
Engineer
Special Temporary Authority application - Explanation
Please explain in the area below why an STA is necessary:
Cirrus is working with Garmin International to certify an emergency system for use in case of pilot incapacitation. This system, when activated, makes periodic broadcast on 121.5 MHz to alert Air Traffic Control of the nature of the emergency. That message is broadcast repetitively every 30 seconds until landing; depending o the distance from the airfield this may last for 15 minutes or longer. Under the strictest interpretation of 47 CFR 87 and Enforcement Advisory DA-17-1747, broadcast on 121.5 in a non-emergency situation (such as this test) is not permitted. After initial consult with FCC Enforcement division, Cirrus has been notified that Part 5 of FCC rules permit testing and development of equipment and systems under FCC Experimental Licensing.
Special Temporary Authority application - Information
Callsign:
WP9XBO
Class of Station:
MO
Nature of Service:
Experimental
Special Temporary Authority application - Manufacturer
Equipment 1 Experimental
No
Equipment 1 Manufacturer
Garmin International
Equipment 1 Model Number
GIA64W
Equipment 1 No. Of Units
2
Special Temporary Authority application - Purpose of Operation
Please explain the purpose of operation:
FAA requires in-flight demonstration of this emergency system, including execution of the automated emergency broadcast, for certification. Intentions are a one-time demonstration of the system to the FAA during a certification test expected between 01 Oct 2019 and 01 Apr 2020; broadcast will be via certified Garmin International radio transceivers installed on a type certified Cirrus SF50 aircraft.
Special Temporary Authority application - Requested Period of Operation