Aspen Avionics Evolution 1000 Pro/VFR PFD Manual

Evolution 1000 Pro / VFR PFD
Evolution 1000/500 MFD
ADS-B Pilots Guide Supplement

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Evolution 1000 Pro / VFR PFD
Evolution 1000/500 MFD
ADS-B Pilots Guide Supplement

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REVISION DESCRIPTION of CHANGE
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Table of Contents
Document Revisions ................................................................................ iv
Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents ................................................... vii
Approvals................................................................................................... vii
LIMITED WARRANTY Aspen Avionics, Inc. .......................................... viii
Conventions................................................................................................ ix
Covered Functionality......................................................................................................................................ix
Terminology ..........................................................................................................................ix
Example graphics...............................................................................................................ix
Pilot Familiarity.....................................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1
Welcome and Introduction....................................................... 1-1
1.1 Aspen ADS-B Models ..........................................................................................1-2
1.2 Aspen ADS-B System Functions................................................................ 1-2
Chapter 2
ADS-B Overview ......................................................................... 2-1
2.1 ADS- B Out - The Mandate................................................................................2-2
2.2 ADS-B In......................................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Aspen ADS-B Out........................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Transponder Interrogation Mode................................................................3-2
3.2 UAT CTL Menu.........................................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 PFD Controller Mode..................................................................... 3-6
3.2.2 PFD is the controller – Changing the UAT Code ........... 3-4
3.2.3 PFD is the controller – UAT IDENT.......................................... 3-5
3.2.4 ADS-B Annunciations ................................................................... 3-6
Chapter 4
Aspen ADS-B In ........................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Air borne Trac.......................................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Integration with TCAD/TAS/TCAS/ Trac System............ 4-1
4.1.2 Trac Symbols .................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Trac Directionality........................................................................... 4-3
4.1.4 Trac Data Block................................................................................. 4-4
4.1.5 Surface Vehicle Trac....................................................................... 4-5
4.1.6 Trac Annunciations........................................................................ 4-7
4.1.7 Trac Altitude Filter .......................................................................... 4-8
4.2 Evolution EFD 1000/500 MFD Trac Overlay........................... 4-9
4.2.1 Trac Advisory ...................................................................................4-11
4.3 Evolution EFD 1000 PFD Trac Overlay..........................4-11
4.4 Aspen ADS-B In .................................................................................................4-12
4.4.1 FIS–B Weather.....................................................................................4-12
4.4.2 METAR......................................................................................................4-15
4.4.3 AIRMET / SIGMET...............................................................................4-16
4.4.4 TFR.............................................................................................................4-17
4.4.5 Winds/Temp aloft .............................................................................4-18
4.4.6 PIREP.........................................................................................................4-19
4.5 Evolution MFD 500 /1000 ADS-BWeather View............................... 4-19
4.5.1 MFD 1000/500 Selecting ADS-B Weather Products......4-21
4.5.2 View Weather ADS-0B Weather Products ...........................4-21

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4.5.3 Convective............................................................................................4-22
4.5.4 METAR......................................................................................................4-23
4.5.5 AIRMET/SIGMET.................................................................................4-26
4.5.6 TFR.............................................................................................................4-28
4.5.7 Winds/Temps Aloft ..........................................................................4-28
4.6 Evolution PFD 1000 ADS-B Weather View...........................................4-30
Chapter 5
Appendix...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Operating Limitations.........................................................................................5-1
5.2 Specications...........................................................................................................5-2
5.3 Glossary........................................................................................................................5-4
5.4 Index..............................................................................................................................5-6

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Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
Copyright 2014
Aspen Avionics® is a registered trademark of Aspen Avionics, Inc.
Evolution™, EFD1000 Pro PFD™, EFD1000 MFD™, EFD500 MFD™,
EFD1000™, EFD500™, EFD1000 VFR PFD™, ATX 100, ATX-100G and the
Aspen Avionics logo are trademarks of Aspen Avionics, Inc. These
trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Aspen
Avionics, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property
of their respective companies. No part of the Pilot’s Guide may be
reproduced, copied, stored, transmitted, or disseminated, for any reason,
without the express written permission of Aspen Avionics, Inc. Aspen
Avionics hereby grants permission to download a single copy, and any
revision, of the Pilot’s Guide onto a hard drive or other electronic storage
medium for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed
copy of the Pilot’s Guide or revision must contain the complete text
of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized
commercial distribution of the Pilot’s Guide or revision hereto is strictly
prohibited.
The Aspen Avionics EFD 1000 PRO, EFD 1000 VFR, EFD1000/500 MFD
provides access to information from multiple sources. Aspen Avionics
does not control, edit or review the content of said information and as
such, is not responsible for information or the actions or conduct of any
company that provides weather data used by the Aspen Avionics PFD /
MFD. Therefore, although Aspen Avionics strives to provide the highest
quality service, ALL SERVICES AND WEATHER DATA ARE PROVIDED AS-IS
and neither Aspen Avionics nor its suppliers, subcontractors, information
sources or developers (collectively called“Suppliers”) are responsible
for: 1) the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, reliability, content,
or availability of the Services or any information accessed; 2) loss or
damage to your records or data; or 3) your use of, or results achieved
from, the Services or any information accessed.
Approvals
Approvals
The EFD1000 is approved under the following Technical Standard
Orders (TSOs): C2D, C3D, C4C, C6D, C8D, C10B, C106, C113 ,C165,
C198(Incomplete), C195a(Incomplete), C157a(Incomplete)
The following certication levels also apply to this product:
• Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160E
• Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
The ATX100 is approved under the following Technical
Standard Orders (TSOs): C154c(A1H,A1S), C157a(Class1-Incomplete),
C195a(Class C1)
The following certication levels also apply to this product:
• Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160G
• Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
• Hardware Certication Level: RTCA DO-254 Level C
The ATX100G is approved under the following Technical
Standard Orders (TSOs): C154c(A1H,A1S), C157a(Class1-Incomplete),
C195a(Class C1), C145c(Beta 1)

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The following certication levels also apply to this product:
• Environmental Certication Level: RTCA DO-160G
• Software Certication Level: RTCA DO-178B Level C
• Hardware Certication Level: RTCA DO-254 Level C
This Pilot’s Guide provides information on the use and operation of
the Aspen ADS – B receivers and transceivers connected to the Aspen
Evolution Flight Display 1000/ 500 Multifunction Flight Display (EFD1000
MFD) and Evolution Flight Display 1000 Pro / VFR. This guide is current as
of the Date Published. Specications and operational details are subject
to change without notice. Please visit the Aspen Avionics web site,
aspenavionics.com, for the most up-to-date Pilot’s Guide
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
5001 Indian School Road NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.aspenavionics.com
Date Published: November 2014
LIMITED WARRANTY
Aspen Avionics, Inc.
1. YOUR WARRANTY. Aspen Avionics, Inc. (“Aspen”) warrants
to you, the original purchaser, that its Products (if purchased from an
authorized dealer) will comply with applicable specications (as set
forth in the owner’s manual) in all material respects and will be free from
material defects in workmanship or materials for a period of twenty-
four (24) months beginning with the date that the aircraft in which
the Product has been installed has been returned to service following
installation by an Aspen authorized dealer (“Return to Service Date”).
“Product”means new end equipment or hardware items,replaceable
units and components of those units.
2. YOUR REMEDY. During the term of this warranty, Aspen will
repair or replace, at its discretion, without charge (see Section 13 below
for information on covered transportation costs), any Product that does
not comply with the warranty of Section 1 above (a“Nonconforming
Product”), so long as the warranty claim is timely submitted and the
procedures in Section 14 (below) are followed. Aspen warrants repaired
and/or replacement items only for the unexpired portion of the original
warranty period, or, if the warranty has expired, for six months from
Aspen’s shipment of the repaired or replacement Product.
3. CONDITIONS TO COVERAGE. Aspen’s obligation under this
warranty is conditioned on your fulllment of the obligation to:
A. Maintain records accurately reecting operating time of and
maintenance performed on the Product,
B. Furnish proof sucient to establish that the item is a Nonconforming
Product, and
C. Allow Aspen access to all relevant records in order to substantiate your
warranty claim.
4. EXCLUSIONS. The following are not covered by (and are
expressly excluded from) this warranty:
A. Normal wear and tear and the need for regular overhaul and
maintenance,

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B. Exposure of the Product to temperature, environmental, operating, or
other conditions other than those prescribed in the owner’s manual,
C. Failure to install or operate the Product as prescribed in the owner’s
manual or as Aspen otherwise directs,
D. Alterations or repairs made
E. Maintenance, repair, installation, handling, transportation, storage,
operation (including, without limitation, operation of the product’s
software or host medium), or use which is improper or otherwise
does not comply with Aspen’s instructions as set forth in the owner’s
manual
F. Accident, contamination, damage from a foreign object or weather
conditions, abuse, misuse, neglect, or negligence,
G. Exposure of the product or the product’s host medium to any
computer virus or other intentionally disruptive, destructive, or
disabling computer code, and
H. Any damage precipitated by failure of a product Aspen has supplied
that is not under warranty or by any product supplied by someone
else.
5. INVALIDATION OF WARRANTY. This warranty is void if the
product is altered or repair is attempted or made by anyone other than
Aspen or its authorized service center.
6. WARRANTY CARD. The Return to Service Date must be
included in
an accurately completed Aspen warranty application form submitted by
the installing authorized dealer within 30 days of the Return to Service
Date. The warranty application must be signed by the authorized
repairman who certies that the equipment has been safely and
properly installed in accordance with all Aspen supplied technical
information and in accordance with all applicable FAA procedures and
requirements. The warranty application form must note the repairman’s
FAA certicate number to be valid. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN
THE WARRANTY CARD MAY RESULT IN DENIAL OF WARRANTY CLAIMS.
MAKING CERTAIN THAT THE WARRANTY CARD IS COMPLETED, SIGNED,
AND RETURNED IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
7. SOLE REMEDY. Aspen’s sole obligation, and your
exclusive remedy under this warranty, is limited to either the repair
or replacement, at Aspen’s option, of any Nonconforming Product as
provided herein
8. EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES
(STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE) EXPIRE AT THE END OF THE WARRANTY
PERIOD PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 1
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
9. INCIDENTAL DAMAGES. ASPEN SHALL NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND
(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION: DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,
LOSS OF REVENUES, OR LOSS OF USE OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION),
EVEN IF ASPEN HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR CERTAINTY
OF THOSE DAMAGES OR IF ASPEN COULD HAVE REASONABLY
FORESEEN THOSE DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the preceding limitations may not apply to you.

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10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. ASPEN’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY
HEREUNDER, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), INDEMNITY, OR OTHERWISE,
WILL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE WARRANTED
PRODUCT. THE EXCLUSIONS OF TYPES OF DAMAGES CONTAINED
HEREIN WILL BE DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND WILL SURVIVE, ANY
FAILURE OF THE
10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. ASPEN’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY
HEREUNDER, WHETHER BASED UPON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING
NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), INDEMNITY, OR OTHERWISE, WILL
NOT EXCEED THE PRICE PAID BY YOU FOR THE WARRANTED PRODUCT.
THE EXCLUSIONS OF TYPES OF DAMAGES CONTAINED HEREIN WILL BE
DEEMED INDEPENDENT OF, AND WILL SURVIVE, ANY FAILURE OF THE
ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY UNDER THE TERMS OF
ANY AGREEMENT
11. EXTENSION OF WARRANTY. No extension of this
warranty will be binding upon Aspen unless set forth in writing and
signed by Aspen’s authorized representative.
12. DEALER WARRANTIES. Any express or implied warranty
or remedy in addition to or dierent from those stated herein that is
oered by a dealer (“Dealer Warranty”) will be the sole responsibility
of the dealer, who will be solely responsible for all liability, loss, cost
damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with any such
Dealer Warranty. Although Aspen provides training and assistance to
dealers, it cannot control the installation of its Products by its dealers,
which are independent businesses not owned or controlled by Asp
13. TRANSPORTATION COSTS. Aspen will assume round
trip transportation costs for a Product determined by Aspen to be a
Nonconforming Product in an amount not to exceed normal (non
express) shipping charges within the continental United States. You
are responsible for all import/export fees, taxes, duties, customs,
documentation fees, clearance fees, and similar fees and charges.
You may contact Aspen to obtain a freight courier account number
for prepaid shipping of the return. If Aspen subsequently determines
that the Product is not a Nonconforming Product, that this warranty
is inapplicable, that the Product is out of warranty, that the defect or
malfunction is excluded from coverage, or that the warranty is invalid,
Aspen will invoice you for repair or replacement costs and the shipping
costs. Risk of loss or damage for any Product in transit will be borne by
the party initiating the transportation.
14. WARRANTY PROCEDURE. If you require warranty service,
you may contact your local Aspen Authorized Dealer or you may contact
Aspen directly as described below. An original or copy of the sales
receipt from the original Aspen Authorized dealer will be required to
obtain any warranty service. You may contact Aspen for warranty service
directly by calling Aspen Customer Service at [phone]; by writing
to Aspen Customer Service Department, Aspen Avionics, Inc., 5001
Indian School Road NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87110; or by visiting
the Aspen Website at http://www.aspenavionics.com.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary from State to State.

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Conventions
The following conventions, functionality, terminology, color philosophy and
denitions are used in this manual and the EFD 1000 PFD, EFD 1000/500 MFD.
Covered Functionality
This guide covers all the functions available in the EFD 1000 PFD and EFD 1000 / 500 MFD
and the optional ADS-B receiver or transceivers. For instructions on: the operation of the
EFD 1000 PFD PRO refer to the Aspen Pro Pilot guide, document number 091-00005-001,
the operation of the EFD 1000 PFD VFR, refer to the Aspen VFR Pilot guide, document
number 091-00028-001, the operation of the EFD 1000 / 500 MFD, refer to the Aspen MFD
Pilot guide, document number 091-00006-001.
Terminology
The term ADS-B is used extensively throughout this Pilots Guide and refers to Automatic
Dependent Surveillance Broadcast technology. The Aspen Evolution Flight Displays use
UAT to describe the ADS-B technology. The term PFD refers to the Aspen EFD 1000 PFD
PRO and VFR, while the term MFD refers to the Aspen EFD 1000 / 500 MFD’s.
Example Graphics
The example graphics and screen shots used throughout this Pilot’s Guide are provided
for reference only and are taken from a simulated ight. They should not be used for
actual ights.
Pilot Familiarity
While the Aspen PFD and MFD connected to ADS-B solutions are reasonably intuitive and
easy to use, some familiarity is required. Aspen Avionics strongly recommends that new
users get some dual instruction from an experienced CFI, and spend some time becoming
familiar with the PFD in day VFR conditions with a safety pilot, before ying in actual
instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). To reduce pilot workload, the use of autopilot
(when available) is strongly encouraged.

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CHAPTER 1 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
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Chapter 1
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome to Aspen’s NextGen ADS-B product line which provides an
easy, cost-eective path to meeting the upcoming ADS-B Out mandate,
and receiving the benets of ADS-B In. Aspen’s ADS-B product line helps
reduce the cost of meeting the ADS-B mandate by complementing
what aircraft owners already have in their panels.
Aspen’s single-band solutions need to be connected to an Aspen PFD to
control the transponder functions while ADS-B weather and trac can
be displayed on any of the Aspen Evolution PFDs and MFDs. Each of the
Aspen ADS-B solutions utilize a single, bottom-mounted antenna.
NOTE
Aspen Avionics’ culture is to welcome integration with
all ADS-B product manufacturer’s solutions to work
with our primary ight and multi-function displays.
To date, Aspen Avionics displays have been approved
for use with the L-3 family of ADS-B products, FreeFlight
and Garmin’s GDL® 88 Universal Access Transceiver.
Look for more Aspen display integration with other
manufacturer’s ADS-B products in the near future.

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1.1 Aspen ADS-B Models
Single-band
Aspen single band ADS-B transceivers receive and transmit on 978 MHz Universal
Access Transceiver (UAT)
ATX100 – ADS-B transceiver provides an ADS-B solution for aircraft equipped with
a Mode A/C transponder and a WAAS GPS navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B
subscription-free weather, trac and meets ADS-B Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
ATX100G – ADS-B transceiver with internal WAAS GPS sensor provides a solution
for aircraft equipped with a Mode A/C transponder without a compatible WAAS GPS
navigation receiver. Receives ADS-B subscription-free weather, trac and meets ADS-B
Out mandate below 18,000 feet.
1.2 Aspen ADS-B System functions
Single-band transceiver models
1. ADS-B reception on the 978 MHz (UAT) frequency
Receives ADS-B trac from other ADS-B equipped aircraft, vehicles and
ground stations transmitting on 978MHz. Receives weather data from
ground stations.
2. Displays ADS-B trac and weather data on Evolution PFD and MFD’s
3. ADS-B out transmission on the 978 MHz (UAT) frequency to other ADS-B
equipped aircraft, ground vehicles and ground stations.
4. Emergency entry for squawk code, and ident

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Chapter 2
ADS-B Overview
ADS-B or automatic dependent surveillance broadcast which will
become mandatory for most aircraft ying in the USA Jan 1, 2020 began
as a “Capstone”project to improve GA ight safety in Alaska in the late
1990’s. Alaska is one of the largest states, with the smallest populations
but yet has a high pilot population density. The harsh Alaskan
environment led to an average of one aircraft accident every other day
with an accident rate 2.5x higher than the lower forty eight states.
In 1997 the FAA began developing a comprehensive program to improve safety in
Alaska which was rolled out in phases and initially called “Flight 2000”. It was successful
beyond expectations and reduced the Alaskan accident rate 40%. There was also an
unexpected bi product of the project, the ATC work load was reduced 26%.
ADS-B is now a key component in the FAA’s NextGen air trac control system.
ADS-B is a ground based system that is scheduled to be operational by 2014. At the
core of the system are 700 planned ground stations. (Figure 2-1)
There are many parts to the ADS-B puzzle but the simplest way to think about it is
ADS-B Out and ADS-B In. The FAA has mandated ADS-B out for most aircraft ying in the
USA beginning January 1, 2020. Whereas ADS-B In, which provides subscription free
trac and weather information to suitably equipped aircraft, is not part of the mandate.
Figure 2-1
ADS-B ground stations (March 2014)
(FAA Illustration)

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2.1 ADS-B Out – The Mandate
ADS-B is the automatic broadcast of position reports by aircraft, and vehicles on the
ground equipped with ADS-B transmitters that are in proximity to aircraft. ADS-B out
provides ATC with a more accurate position reporting than traditional radar, which will
allow ATC to more accurately position and separate aircraft in ight.
There are a number of requirements aircraft need to meet the ADS-B out Mandate.
Aircraft are required to have either a Mode S with extended squitter (1090MHz) or a UAT
(978MHz) transponder and a WAAS GPS to meet the mandate.
Aircraft equipped with a Mode S + ES and WAAS GPS are approved for ight at any
altitude. This equipment is also a requirement for ight above 18,000’and for aircraft
ying internationally. Whereas aircraft equipped with 978MHz (UAT) out and a WAAS
GPS meet the ADS-B out mandate below 18,000’.

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UAT (978 MHz) Approved Below 18,000 ft
Mode S with ES (1090 MHz)
Approved Any Altitude
Required above 18,000 ft
UAT ADS-B Aircraft Position
Mode S ADS-B Aircraft Position
FAA
ADS-B
Figure 2.1a
ADS-B Out
(FAA Illustration)

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2.2 ADS-B In
While ADS-B out meets the FAA mandate it is ADS-B In that provides the benets most
pilots desire. Aircraft that meet the ADS-B out mandate and are equipped with ADS-B
in also will:
1. Receive position location information (trac) directly from aircraft
transmitting on a similar frequency 978 MHz or 1090 MHz
2. Receive position location of aircraft with an alternative ADS-B frequency and
from non-ADS-B equipped aircraft from the ground station
a. ADS-R rebroadcasts via ground station position data from 978 MHz
equipped aircraft to 1090MHz equipped aircraft and vice versa
b. TIS-B rebroadcasts via ground station position data for other non-ADS-B
equipped aircraft within +/- 3,500 feet and 15nm.
3. UAT IN equipped aircraft receive weather from the ground station
a. FIS-B broadcasts weather products including NEXRAD radar, Graphical
AIRMET / SIGMET, METAR’s, TAF’s, Special use airspace status, and textual
NOTAM’s to 978 MHz in equipped aircraft

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UAT (978 MHz) Approved Below 18,000 ft
Mode S with ES (1090 MHz)
Approved Any Altitude
Required above 18,000 ft
UAT ADS-B Aircraft Position
Mode S ADS-B Aircraft Position
FAA
ADS-B
Direct Mode S ADS-B
Aircraft Position
Direct UAT ADS-B
Aircraft Position
Weather Traffic
Traffic
Weather
FIS-B
Weather
Provider
Non-Equipped
Mode A/C
Aircraft Position
Non-ADS-B
Equipped
Mode A/C
Non-Equipped
Figure 2.1B
ADS-B IN
(FAA Illustration)

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