News – Innoviator

Innoviator Gains EASA Approval for FAA STC SA04459CH, Installation of Modular Tail Antenna Installations on King Air 200/A200/B200/300/B300 Aircraft

Alan Beaven — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 17:15:42 +0000

Innoviator is pleased to announce the recent issuance of EASA STC 10077043 which signifies the completion of the EASA foreign validation process for FAA STC SA04459CH. This STC creates additional antenna real estate on between the horizontal stabilizers. The STC removes the existing cover assembly and relocates the anticollision light to free up real estate.

Innoviator recently expanded this STC to provide additional approved configurations for UHF/SATCOM antennas and the addition of several GPS configurations. Aerial mapping outfits have found the dual-GPS configuration especially useful to avoid signal interference from noisy fuselage-mounted antenna(s).

Have an antenna that you would like to see installed on this antenna panel? Would you like to learn more about this STC? Contact Innoviator at 541-719-1797 or sales@innoviator.com. STC Data Sheet

Innoviator Gains STC Approval for Modular Tail Antenna Installations on King Air 200/A200/B200/300/B300 Aircraft

Alan Beaven — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 22:23:35 +0000

Sisters, OR

Innoviator, LLC recently obtained FAA Supplemental Type Certification (STC) approval for the installation of a modular antenna platform between the horizontal stabilizer on Beechcraft King Air 200, A200, B200, 300, and B300 aircraft. The King Air is a popular special missions aircraft with extended range options to maximize range and loiter capability.

The King Air, however, has limited real estate for installation of external antennas. Innoviator STC SA04459CH creates additional antenna real estate on between the horizontal stabilizers. The STC removes the existing cover assembly and relocates the anticollision light to free up real estate

Minimal modifications are required on the airframe side to accommodate installation of the structural panel. Initial STC approval includes installation of Sensor Systems antenna P/N S65-8282-196 or a blank panel for future antenna provisions. Reacting to market demands, Innoviator is already working to add configurations that install a bat wing antenna and a dual-GPS configuration for aerial mapping configurations.

The minimally invasive installation installation can be completed quickly with most of the work being completed away from the aircraft. The longest on-aircraft activity is waiting for sealant and touch-up paint to dry.

Innoviator will have PMA-approved kits available in the coming weeks. Innoviator also has a mobile installation team that can travel to minimize impact to aircraft operation.

Have an antenna that you would like to see installed on this antenna panel? Would you like to learn more about this STC? Contact Innoviator at 541-719-1797 or sales@innoviator.com.

ADS-B Multiple STC on Airbus A300 and A310 Series Aircraft

Alan Beaven — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:18:08 +0000

Innoviator Flight Science and GoAeroMx Announce STC issuance for ADS-B OUT with UAT on Airbus A300 and A310 Series Aircraft

This STC provides an ADS-B solution with added EFB enhancements.

Sisters, OR – Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Innoviator, LLC, announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) OUT for the Airbus A300 and A310 family of aircraft. The STC (ST04309CH) is now approved and suitable for use on Airbus aircraft. This ADS-B solution pairs FreeFlight Solutions (FFS) Model 1203C Spaced Based Augmentation System (SBAS) Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers with ACSS transponders meeting the 2020 FAA mandate for ADS-B OUT in the United States (US). In addition, the STC also incorporates FFS RANGR RX ADS-B IN Universal Access Transceiver (UAT) and WiFi module to allow flight crews operating in the contiguous US to benefit from enhanced Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications, including own ship GPS Position and Flight Information Services – Broadcast (FIS-B).

“The scope of the ADS-B program is one that creates a simple and reusable design that can be implemented across multiple airframes from different manufacturers,” said Steve Marsan, Principal & Structures DTA DER. “The Innoviator team focused on design objectives and have produced an architecture that yields commonality for all stakeholders.”

Innoviator Flight Science teamed with GoAeroMx on this project for production, program coordination, and parts fabrication. GoAeroMx will be offering a PMA’d kit for STC installations. The design philosophy utilizes common parts that will be leveraged for installations across multiple aircraft types.

“We are very pleased to make this STC and PMA kits available to operators of the Airbus A300 and A310 family to meet and exceed the requirements for ADS-B OUT,” said Neil Sparkman, Vice President Technical Operations. “This package is crafted around a concept to allow for ease of installation and minimize aircraft downtime.”

This STC will be made available to Airbus operators around the globe. Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA) and optional remote integration services provide a streamlined installation process and allow customers easier access to ADS-B solutions.

About Innoviator

Innoviator Flight Science (www.innoviator.com) is a cross-functional team of aviation experts providing precise and responsive solutions to aviation’s toughest problems. While relatively small, Innoviator competes above its weight class in all aviation markets and categories worldwide. Innoviator serves a spectrum of markets including Aircraft Completions, Missionization, Modifications, PMAs, Repairs and STCs, basically “Everything Airplane”. Innoviator has developed and FAA approved over 30,000 designs covering a breadth of products and services.

Innoviator has handled dozens of STC projects requiring fleet/sub-fleet wide integration by detailing configurations early, thus controlling downstream change costs. Innoviator is the applicant and owner of several system integration STC’s installed on over 325 in-service aircraft worldwide. Additionally, Innoviator has provided engineering and certification support for several third party STC’s and FAA-certification programs.

Innoviator will continue to seek the best partners in the industry, especially those who understand and believe in clear and concise project objectives, essentially aircraft goals come first. Innoviator will continue to provide quality, precise and timely content as we find the objective based approach is the lowest cost proposition.

About GoAeroMx

GoAeroMx LLC (www.goaeromx.com) is a San Antonio, TX based MRO service provider committed to delivering exceptional service and operational integrity for our clients. Since 2013, GoAeroMx’s services include aircraft selection and pre-purchase inspections, maintenance check management, customized maintenance programs development, MPD bridging and management, 14 CFR Part maintenance, remote installation services authorizations, Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Organization (CAMO) services for Bermuda and Cayman Islands, parts logistics and procurement, engineering and contract labor services. GoAeroMx focuses on NextGen avionics solutions tailored to client’s mission, needs and budget ranging from communications (SATCOM, FANS, ADS-C, Datalink), navigation (FMS, GPS, RNP, LPV), Surveillance (ADS-B OUT and IN, TCAS) and other systems ranging from IFE, WiFi, flight deck display systems and aircraft recorders.

About FreeFlight

FreeFlight Systems (www.freeflightsystems.com) designs and manufactures high-performance avionics for flight safety. These solutions deliver substantial safety, cost, environmental, and other benefits from the NextGen airspace transformation. Founded in 2001 and based in Texas, the company pioneered the first certified aviation WAAS/GPS receiver and the first rule-compliant UAT ADS-B system. FreeFlight Systems produces a range of high quality, American-made, competitively priced systems for installation in all aircraft types.

Editorial Contacts
Jeff Owens
Innoviator, LLC
(972) 979-4653
jeff@innoviator.com
www.innoviator.com

CRJ, In-Seat Power STC

Alan Beaven — Mon, 02 May 2016 22:45:40 +0000

Innoviator Flight Science has obtained another STC for In-Seat Power System (ISPS) across the CRJ product line. Innoviator was called upon by a major airline needing help, when the airline was informed the initial ISPS integrator was unable to deliver. With the prototype aircraft on the ground, Innoviator worked hand-in-hand with mechanics on the floor to develop a design data package and tooling resulting in a 10 day ISPS installation. The prototype aircraft returned to service with ISPS provisions. Innoviator leveraged the provisional data which resulted in a timely STC project letter; the Innoviator STC data package, parts and PMA kitting were approved within five months. Innoviator is nearing delivery of 50% aircraft completion, and PMA kits are available for all CRJ’s worldwide.

Civilian Aircraft Missile Protection System for a Boeing 737-800

HE Support — Fri, 23 May 2014 13:27:54 +0000

An automated defensive solution against MANPAD attacks is now available. Now, safer flights at a reasonable modification cost are possible. Innoviator – Flight Science has completed the first integration of a Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System (CAMPS) for a Boeing 737-800. Over 3000, B737-800s flying today, can be modified* with minimal downtime.

Innoviator Leverages New Technology

HE Support — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:00:12 +0000

Aviation has embraced action cameras such as the GoPro since their introduction. Action cameras have found their way into cockpits and onto wings for flight recording and post-flight footage review. Innoviator has taken action cameras to the next level. When the first installation of SAAB’s Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System on a BBJ required CFD validation and recorded footage. The traditional solution of flying a chase plane, presented higher costs and did not mitigate data acquisition risks.

Innoviator’s creative thinking led to the action camera market which recently added functions such as WIFI transmission for remote monitoring and GPS for collecting flight parameters such as velocity, altitude, and flight path. Thorough research and testing coupled with Innoviator’s rapid prototyping capabilities, led to a low cost alternative to a chase plane. Innoviator’s camera system has a life of up to 7 hours, records high-speed footage, and provides real time monitoring during flight – all at 400 mph.

Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System (CAMPS) Rigging Complete on BBJ2

HE Support — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:26:17 +0000

Over the weekend, a team of Innoviator Engineers and PATS Aircraft Systems Employees finished rigging the missile warning sensors on the first BBJ-installed CAMPS system. CAMPS is a Saab-produced system that was built from the ground up for Civil Aviation applications.

CAMPS (like most Missile Warning Systems) calls for a very tight aiming tolerance on the sensor azimuth and elevation. Validating the pointing accuracy is a tricky job that required custom tooling and precise surveying of the aircraft. We’re happy to report that we’re well within spec and one step closer to delivery of this unique system. Flight test begins early 2014…

Mitigating Bird Strike Certification Risk

HE Support — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 14:11:52 +0000

Increasing prevalence of K-band antenna installations, coupled with more rigorous application of FAA standards can cause problems for your STCs. As explained on APEX Editor’s blog (goo.gl/eH7lIU), the FAA is mandating bird strike test for any STC that includes broadband connectivity. Innoviator has delegation to show compliance for your STC to 14 CFR 25.571(e). Early involvement in your project can mitigate technical, cost, and schedule risks through the following means:

1. Design for success: we have a proven track record of successful design to 25.571(e) requirements, as well as data-driven design loads.

2. Streamlining the test article construction

3. Managing/selecting the right test facility for your project

4. Test plan construction and approval, test witnessing, and results documentation in FAA standard formats

Give us a call today to plan succesful compliance with 14 CFR 25.571(e) into your STC plan

CAMPS (Civil Aircraft Missile Protection System) — Successful Bird Strike Test

HE Support — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 22:07:29 +0000

Innoviator is pleased to announce the successful completion of our 25.571(e)1 bird strike test Thursday night. The test was conducted in San Antonio at Southwest Research Institute (swri.org).

Post shot analysis complied with all FAR requirements, and we’re one step closer to installing this unique defense system on its first aircraft of the Boeing Business Jet family.

See the high speed camera footage at the YouTube link below:

High Speed Camera Footage

For more information on this system, please visit Saab’s website.

http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Electronic_Warfare_Solutions/

Innoviator Will Be at NBAA 2013

HE Support — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 19:14:39 +0000

Innoviator is pleased to announce our expanded Aircraft Engineering and Certification capability at the 2013 NBAA convention.

Innoviator is proud to say we are a different kind of an organization. We genuinely care about being responsive and intrepid when challenges dictate. Our industry Peers and Customers who always return, often call us “The Hands-On Engineers”.

Since 2007, Innoviator has taken a 360 degree approach to projects.

That means our customers have access to the industry’s best talent in every category – FAA DAR’s, DER’s, degreed designers/analysts/FE modelers/quality & NDT/test engineers, skilled machinists, licensed A & P’s & Test pilots.

Our turn-key program management model fully encompasses the life cycle of any project. We execute our model by embedding strong leadership, who are dedicated and expected to provide deliverables, make cost benefit decisions & provide Earned Value / Schedule updates through the course of a project. We consistently complete turn-key aircraft engineering & certification projects on time & on budget.

Please contact us if you find we can help!