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Testing apparatus for ATC transponder FAR compliance

US5689266A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1995
Grant dateNov 18, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S13/765
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Airplanes have transponders which receive and transmit signals to communicate information regarding the flight of the airplane. A transponder testing apparatus is integrated into the transponder and verifies that the transponders are operating in accordance to Federal Aviation Regulations.

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