FAA has updated AC 90-114-Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Operations. just as the ADS-B mandate becomes effective at 0001 local time on 2 January 2020.
This advisory circular (AC) provides users of the NAS guidance regarding how to conduct operations in accordance with §§ 91.225 and 91.227. The appendices in this AC provide guidance for additional operations enabled by ADS-B, including ADS-B In…This AC contains an overview of the ADS-B system and general operating procedures in compliance with the airspace and performance requirements of §§ 91.225 and 91.227. The appendices provide guidance on additional ADS-B Out and ADS-B In operations that may be authorized by the Administrator.
The AC provides detailed information about many topics, including:
4.1 General Operating Procedures
4.2 Operator Familiarity of the Installed ADS-B System
4.3 ADS-B Equipment Operations (U.S. Airspace)
4.4 Flight Plans (FP)
4.5 Preflight Requirements (U.S. Airspace)
4.6 Flightcrew Entry of Required ADS-B Data
The AC also discusses issues associated with aerobatic and formation flights, the ADAPT process for applying for exemptions to the ADS-B requirement, and other details not provided in the previous edition.
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