ADS-B & Transponder Test Equipment

ADS-B and transponder test equipment interrogates an aircraft's ATC transponder over the air or by cable and decodes its replies and ADS-B squitters, letting technicians confirm Mode A/C/S replies, reported altitude, aircraft address, and ADS-B Out position and identity data. Airline line stations, MROs and avionics shops use these testers for periodic and post-maintenance checks. Novatelia sources selected surveillance test sets on an RFQ basis for operators in Oman and qualified GCC projects.

Applications

• Periodic ATC transponder checks (US: 14 CFR 91.413) ^[1].
• ADS-B Out verification after installation or transponder replacement ^[2].
• GICB register monitoring for Mode S Enhanced Surveillance ^[2].
• TCAS intruder simulation using Mode S or ATCRBS targets ^[2].

Equipment types

• Multi-function ramp sets with surveillance, NAV and COM modes (AVX-10K) ^[3].
• Sets with 978 MHz UAT generation/monitoring where UAT is relevant ^[2].

Technologies

• Mode S interrogation at 1030 MHz and replies at 1090 MHz ^[4].
• UAT at 978 MHz with BPFSK modulation per RTCA DO-282B ^[4].
• ADS-B test types aligned to FAA AC 20-165 and EASA CS-ACNS ^[2].

How to select equipment

• Confirm the ADS-B test types and region-specific procedures you need.
• Check the diversity-isolation and over-the-air test-distance specifications ^[4].
• Decide whether TCAS and NAV/COM functions should be in the same set.

Calibration and traceability

• Keep the test set within its calibration period and record it on the work order.

Customer types

• Airlines
• MRO and avionics shops
• Business aviation
• Helicopter operators

Relevant standards and guidance

• 14 CFR 91.413 and Part 43 Appendix F (US) ^[1].
• FAA AC 43-6D ^[5].
• RTCA DO-282B (UAT) as referenced by the OEM data sheet ^[4].

Brands

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  VIAVI Solutions

  VIAVI Solutions makes avionics flight-line test sets used by airline, MRO and military maintenance teams to test transponder, ADS-B, TCAS, DME/TACAN, VOR/ILS and communication systems; its current multi-function set is…

  Avionics Test EquipmentADS-B & Transponder Test EquipmentTCAS / DME / VOR / ILS Test EquipmentAircraft Communication & Navigation Testing

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  Tel-Instrument Electronics (TIC)

  Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp (TIC) makes commercial and military avionics test sets. Its SDR-OMNI is the stated replacement for the discontinued TR-220 and TR-36 multifunction ramp testers…

  ADS-B & Transponder Test EquipmentAircraft Communication & Navigation Testing

• Aeroflex (now VIAVI)

  Aeroflex IFR flight line test sets are now supported under VIAVI. VIAVI lists the IFR6000 transponder/DME/TCAS test set as discontinued and replaced by the AVX-10K . This page helps owners of legacy Aeroflex/IFR sets…

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Products

• VIAVI SolutionsAvionics Test EquipmentRFQ

  

  VIAVI AVX-10K Flight Line Test Set

  Model: AVX-10K

  • Transponder Auto tests incl. FAR Part 43
  • ADS-B Auto tests per AC 20-165 and CS-ACNS
  • Up to five static 1090 MHz ADS-B/ADS-R/TIS-B targets
  • TCAS I/II, TAS, E-TCAS intruder scenarios

  Status: Request a quote · calibration certificate on request

• LaversabPitot-Static & Air Data Test EquipmentRFQ

  

  Laversab Model 6300 RVSM Pitot-Static Tester

  Model: 6300

  • Automatic ramping to altitude/airspeed set-points, stable within ±1 ft and ±0.1 kt
  • 15 stored profiles × 50 set-points
  • Independent or simultaneous pitot/static leak checks with three timers
  • Programmable limits and negative-airspeed protection

  Status: Request a quote · calibration certificate on request

Oman & GCC support

For ads-b & transponder test equipment, Novatelia handles sourcing, quotation and delivery coordination from Muscat for Oman customers and on a project basis for other GCC countries; see Aviation supply in Oman. Novatelia does not claim local OEM service centres or civil aviation authority approvals.

Related aviation categories

• Avionics Test Equipment
• Pitot-Static & Air Data Test Equipment
• TCAS / DME / VOR / ILS Test Equipment
• Aircraft Communication & Navigation Testing

Related guides

• Transponder and ADS-B testing guide

Frequently asked technical questions

What equipment is used to test ADS-B transponders?

A ramp test set that interrogates the transponder and decodes its 1090 MHz extended squitters (and 978 MHz UAT where fitted); the VIAVI AVX-10K is one example covering ADS-B Out/In, GICB and UAT ^[2].

Can transponders be tested without removing them?

Yes, flight-line sets test over the air with an antenna at a defined distance, or via RF cable to the antenna port ^[4].

What is GICB?

Ground-Initiated Comm-B: the ground station reads Mode S registers; test sets can monitor known registers or the full set ^[2].

How is TCAS tested on the ground?

The test set acts as a simulated intruder (Mode S or ATCRBS) and runs a scenario against the aircraft's TCAS ^[2].

Is altitude reporting part of the transponder test?

Yes, the correspondence between the altimeter and transponder-reported altitude is checked; see FAA AC 43-6D ^[5].

Request a quote

Send part numbers, quantities, delivery location and any calibration or documentation requirements for ads-b & transponder test equipment. Quotes depend on manufacturer channel rules, export conditions and availability.

Add to RFQ – contact Novatelia or email [email protected]

Sources

1. 14 CFR 91.413 – ATC transponder tests and inspections
2. VIAVI AVX-10K Commercial Flight Line Test Set selection guide (PDF)
3. VIAVI AVX-10K Flight Line Test Set – product page
4. VIAVI AVX-10K Flight Line Test Set data sheet (PDF)
5. FAA AC 43-6D, Altitude Reporting Equipment and Transponder System Maintenance and Inspection Practices