BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 18 Dec 2020, 23:49

Ok, one other question. If the plane has a tested and true ADS-B can I now go above 280? Without a RVSM in place? This is in the USA only. I seem to get conflicting answers on this also.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2020, 00:00

Username Protected wrote:

Ok, one other question. If the plane has a tested and true ADS-B can I now go above 280? Without a RVSM in place? This is in the USA only. I seem to get conflicting answers on this also.

Have you taken an online RVSM course. If yes then you can in U.S.A.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2020, 00:03

Username Protected wrote:

Ok, one other question. If the plane has a tested and true ADS-B can I now go above 280? Without a RVSM in place? This is in the USA only. I seem to get conflicting answers on this also.

Have you taken an online RVSM course. If yes then you can in U.S.A.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2020, 00:04

Yes.

https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/med ... 91-85B.pdf

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Dec 2020, 03:40

Thanks Eric.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 02:19

DO NOT SKIP STEP 3.

Until you've been monitored and verified, you are NOT allowed in RVSM airspace for any reason other than your initial test flight.

You must also meet all of the requirements for ADS-B equipment - for example, you are not allowed in RVSM airspace if you don't have an autopilot that meets the requirements*, or if you don't have dual altitude monitoring sources. It's up to you to self-verify that you have the correct equipment, just as you self-verify that your equipment is valid for IFR flight.

*For example, most STEC 2100 installations are not RVSM approved.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 03:18

Username Protected wrote:

DO NOT SKIP STEP 3.

Until you've been monitored and verified, you are NOT allowed in RVSM airspace for any reason other than your initial test flight.

You must also meet all of the requirements for ADS-B equipment - for example, you are not allowed in RVSM airspace if you don't have an autopilot that meets the requirements*, or if you don't have dual altitude monitoring sources. It's up to you to self-verify that you have the correct equipment, just as you self-verify that your equipment is valid for IFR flight.

*For example, most STEC 2100 installations are not RVSM approved.

The plane had been RVSM approved all that happened was it changed owners. So you are saying that it must be monitored and verified before it can do another flight in RVSM after the evaluation flight?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 03:58

Username Protected wrote:

]

*For example, most STEC 2100 installations are not RVSM approved.

The one I manage is in a C-441...

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 09:42

Username Protected wrote:

Without a RVSM in place

I'm confused - which way was it certified before? Section 9 or the "old way?" This thread has mostly been about section 9. Section 9 approvals are only valid for flights in the US under part 91. My comments are only applicable to section 9 approvals.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 09:46

Username Protected wrote:

]

*For example, most STEC 2100 installations are not RVSM approved.

The one I manage is in a C-441...

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 13:18

Username Protected wrote:

DO NOT SKIP STEP 3.

Until you've been monitored and verified, you are NOT allowed in RVSM airspace for any reason other than your initial test flight.

You must also meet all of the requirements for ADS-B equipment - for example, you are not allowed in RVSM airspace if you don't have an autopilot that meets the requirements*, or if you don't have dual altitude monitoring sources. It's up to you to self-verify that you have the correct equipment, just as you self-verify that your equipment is valid for IFR flight.

*For example, most STEC 2100 installations are not RVSM approved.

The plane had been RVSM approved all that happened was it changed owners. So you are saying that it must be monitored and verified before it can do another flight in RVSM after the evaluation flight?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 17:22

Username Protected wrote:

Based on your earlier comments, it seems you have a 441 with the West Star RVSM STC (Dual G600 w/ 2100?) If so, the STC eliminates the RVSM limitation that would have been in the 2100 autopilot supplement if you just had the 2100 installed without the West Star STC.

WestStar STC with the Meggit PFD/ND.

I think the new manager has scheduled a dual 600TXi install this fall. Due to scheduling of planned trips, it was pushed back from January.

Attachment:

Screen Shot 2020-12-21 at 12.20.16.png

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 18:51

Username Protected wrote:

DO NOT SKIP STEP 3.

Until you've been monitored and verified, you are NOT allowed in RVSM airspace for any reason other than your initial test flight.

You must also meet all of the requirements for ADS-B equipment - for example, you are not allowed in RVSM airspace if you don't have an autopilot that meets the requirements*, or if you don't have dual altitude monitoring sources. It's up to you to self-verify that you have the correct equipment, just as you self-verify that your equipment is valid for IFR flight.

*For example, most STEC 2100 installations are not RVSM approved.

The plane had been RVSM approved all that happened was it changed owners. So you are saying that it must be monitored and verified before it can do another flight in RVSM after the evaluation flight?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 21 Dec 2020, 19:09

Username Protected wrote:

The plane had been RVSM approved all that happened was it changed owners. So you are saying that it must be monitored and verified before it can do another flight in RVSM after the evaluation flight?

My plane required several specific inspections every 12 months for certain equipment related to RVSM to maintain "continued airworthiness". You might check with your A&P or avionics shop to determine the status.[/quote]
TBM850 has specific RVSM checks and inspections to maintain the system in addition to 2 year 91.411 and .413 Pitot static insp.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 03 Feb 2021, 23:44

My airplane is now on the Section 9 RVSM list. It took a while - I had my own ADS-B issues, and then COVID hits and the holidays got NAARMO 2 months behind validating flight data. They're catching back up now and have completed validating all flights from 2020.

RVSM and ADSB