TSO C112f
TSO C112f
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Effective
Aircraft Certification Service
Date: {mm/dd/yy}
Washington, DC
2. APPLICABILITY. This TSO affects new applications submitted after its effective date.
a. TSO-C112e will also remain effective until 18 months after the effective date of an
amendment to Title 14, Code of Regulations (14 CFR) 91.225 and 91.227 to allow installation
and use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Out equipment
manufactured under TSO-C166c for compliance with those rules. After this date, we will no
longer accept applications for TSO-C112e.
Note: The end of effectivity of TSO-C112e is tied to the ADS-B Out rule change because an
ADS‑B transmitting capability compliant with TSO-C166c is required to be incorporated
into a transponder compliant with TSO-C112f.
(SSR) and Collision Avoidance System (CAS) interrogations. The ATCRBS/Mode S equipment
may also support additional features, as shown in RTCA/DO-181F, Section 1.4.4, as amended by
appendix A of this TSO.
(1) Failure of the function defined in paragraph 3.a of this TSO resulting in any of the
unannunciated failures listed in sections 3.b(1)(a) through 3.b.(1)(d) below is a
hazardous/severe-major failure condition.
(2) Annunciated loss of the function defined in paragraph 3.a of this TSO is:
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Note: The use of RTCA/DO-160D (with Changes 1 and 2 only, without Change 3
incorporated) or earlier versions is generally not considered appropriate, and will
require substantiation via the deviation process as discussed in paragraph 3.g of this
TSO.
e. Software Qualification. If the article includes software, develop the software according
to RTCA/DO-178C, Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification,
dated December 13, 2011, including referenced supplements as applicable, to at least the
software level consistent with the failure condition classification defined in paragraph 3.b of this
TSO. Development to a lower development assurance level may be justified for certain cases and
accepted, but will lead to installation restrictions and must be documented in the installation and
limitations manual defined in paragraph 5.a of this TSO. For example, equipment intended only
for installation in aircraft certified under 14 CFR 23 Classes I – III (as defined in Advisory
Circular (AC) 23.1309-1E, System Safety Analysis and Assessment for Part 23 Airplanes, dated
November 17, 2011), may be designed to the appropriate development assurance level in
accordance with AC 23.1309-1E, Figure 2, provided installation is limited to aircraft of the
corresponding Figure 2 airplane class in accordance with paragraph 5.a(3) of this TSO.
4. MARKING.
a. Mark at least one major component permanently and legibly with all of the information
in 14 CFR 45.15(b). The marking must also include the transponder’s functional level, minimum
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peak output power, and optional additional features in accordance with RTCA/DO-181F, Section
1.4.6 (Transponder Labeling), as modified by appendix A of this TSO. As a courtesy to operators
and repair stations, and with the permission of RTCA, Inc., we have included a modified copy of
Sections 1.4.3 through 1.4.6 in appendix A. Appendix A also contains a cross-reference to the
equipment marking in 14 CFR part 43 appendix F.
b. If the article includes software and/or airborne electronic hardware, then the article part
numbering scheme must identify the software and airborne electronic hardware configuration.
The part numbering scheme can use separate, unique part numbers for software, hardware, and
airborne electronic hardware.
c. You may use electronic part marking to identify software or airborne electronic
hardware components by embedding the identification within the hardware component itself
(using software) rather than marking it on the equipment nameplate. If electronic marking is
used, it must be readily accessible without the use of special tools or equipment.
5. APPLICATION DATA REQUIREMENTS. You must give the FAA aircraft certification
office (ACO) manager responsible for your facility a statement of conformance, as specified in
14 CFR 21.603(a)(1), and one copy each of the following technical data to support your design
and production approval. LODA applicants must submit the same data (excluding paragraph 5.g
of this TSO) through their civil aviation authority.
(1) Operating instructions and article limitations sufficient to describe the equipment’s
operational capability.
(4) For each unique configuration of software and airborne electronic hardware,
reference the following:
(a) Software part number, including revision and design assurance level,
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(b) Airborne electronic hardware part number including revision and design
assurance level, and
(5) A summary of the test conditions used for environmental qualifications for each
component of the article. For example, a form as described in RTCA/DO-160G, Appendix A.
(6) Schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and any other documentation necessary for
installation of the ATCRBS/Mode S airborne equipment.
b. Instructions covering periodic maintenance, calibration, and repair, to ensure that the
ATCRBS/Mode S airborne equipment continues to meet the TSO approved design. Include
recommended inspection intervals and service life, as appropriate.
c. If the article includes software: a plan for software aspects of certification (PSAC),
software configuration index, and a software accomplishment summary.
d. If the article includes simple or complex custom airborne electronic hardware: a plan for
hardware aspects of certification (PHAC), a hardware verification plan, top-level drawing, and
hardware accomplishment summary (or similar document, as applicable).
e. A drawing depicting how the article will be marked with the information required by
paragraph 4 of this TSO.
(2) Installation procedures and limitations sufficient to ensure that the non-TSO
function(s) meets the declared functions and performance specification(s) described in
paragraph 5.f.(1) of this TSO.
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(5) Test plans, analysis, and results, as appropriate, to verify that the performance of the
hosting TSO article is not affected by the non-TSO function(s).
(6) Test plans and analysis as appropriate, to verify that the function and performance
of the non-TSO function(s) are as described in paragraph 5.f.(1) of this TSO.
g. The quality manual required by 14 CFR 21.608, including functional test specifications.
The quality system must ensure that you will detect any change to the approved design that could
adversely affect compliance with the TSO MPS and reject the article accordingly. Applicants
who currently hold TSOAs must submit revisions to the existing quality manual as necessary
(not required for LODA applicants).
j. A list of all drawings and processes (including revision level) that define the article’s
design.
Note: The following data for a LODA applicant may be made available for review
through its CAA. Refer to the applicable bilateral agreement for specific details
regarding access to this data.
c. Schematic drawings.
d. Wiring diagrams.
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h. If the article includes complex custom airborne electronic hardware, the appropriate
hardware life-cycle data in combination with design assurance level, as defined in
RTCA/DO-254, Appendix A, Table A-1. For simple custom airborne electronic hardware, the
following data are required: test cases or procedures, test results, test coverage analysis, tool
assessment and qualification data, and configuration management records, including problem
reports.
i. If the article contains non-TSO function(s), you must also make items 6.a through 6.h of
this TSO available, as they pertain to the non-TSO function(s).
a. When furnishing one or more articles manufactured under this TSO to one entity (such
as an operator or repair station), provide one copy or online access to the data in paragraphs 5.a
and 5.b of this TSO. Add any other data needed for the proper installation, certification, use, or
continued compliance with the TSO, of the ATCRBS/Mode S airborne equipment.
b. If the article contains declared non-TSO function(s), include one copy of the data in
paragraphs 5.f.(1) through 5.f.(4) of this TSO.
c. If the article contains software, include one copy of the Open Problem Report (OPR)
summary.
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a. Order RTCA documents from RTCA, Inc., 1150 18th Street NW, Suite 910,
Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: (202) 833-9339; fax: (202) 833-9434. You can also order
copies online at www.rtca.org.
b. Order copies of 14 CFR parts 21, 23, 25, 29, and 45 from the Superintendent of
Documents, Government Publishing Office, P.O. Box 979050, St. Louis, MO 63197-9000.
Telephone (202) 512- 1800, fax (202) 512-2104. You can also order copies online at
www.gpo.gov, or find an electronic version at the FAA’s online Dynamic Regulatory System
(DRS), https://drs.faa.gov.
c. You can find a current list of TSOs and advisory circulars at https://drs.faa.gov. You will
also find the TSO Index of Articles at the same site.
Patrick R. Mullen
Manager, Technical Innovation Policy Branch
Policy & Innovation Division
Aircraft Certification Service
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Purpose. This appendix describes the cross-reference for ATCRBS / Mode S equipment
markings into the classes referenced in 14 CFR Part 43, appendix F as of the date of this TSO 1.
In addition, the relevant portions of RTCA/DO-181F regarding labeling scheme (Sections 1.4.3
through 1.4.6) are repeated below in Table 2 as a courtesy to operators and repair stations. Text
added to modify RTCA DO-181F and Change 1 is underlined and highlighted. Text to be
removed is struck through.
Detailed Cross-Reference. The TSO-C112f marking scheme does not match the classes called
out in appendix F to part 43. This TSO marking is based on RTCA/DO-181F, Section 1.4.6
(Transponder Labeling), rather than the marking that had been defined previously in TSO-C112.
To assist operators in complying with part 43, the following table shows the relationship between
the TSO-C112f marking scheme and the part 43, appendix F requirement. Manufacturers of
TSO-C112f equipment are encouraged to include this cross-reference information in their
operating guide and maintenance instructions.
1
14 CFR 43, Sec. F43.1, Appendix F ATC Transponder Tests and Inspections, Amendment No. 43-31, effective
date 08/18/1989.
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Notes:
1. The definition of Level 2 in previous MOPS versions included both Comm-A and
AICB capabilities.
2. Level 2 transponders may optionally support Comm-A and/or Air Initiated
Comm-B. Level 2 transponder options are summarized in §2.2.19.1.
3. The ground-air-ground data link capability comprises a multitude of services and
can be implemented according to the number and kind of services available,
depending on the mission requirements of the aircraft. Protocols provide a means
of reporting to the ground the specifics of each individual installation.
4. Requirements for Elementary Surveillance (ELS) and Enhanced Surveillance
(EHS) compliant transponders are included in this document (§2.2.24 and
§2.2.25). Specific data registers and content appropriate for these capabilities
are provided.
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Notes:
1. These Datalink functions enable data exchange between aircraft and ground
systems.
2. As a minimum, Level 2 Transponders support generation of long replies that
enable interrogators to extract data registers from the aircraft.
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data via long interrogations. The relevant requirements for transponders that support the
Comm-A capability are identified in §2.2.19.1 per Table 2-2.
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Level 5 Transponder has a higher minimum data link capacity than the other
transponder levels.
• Level 2 with AICB – Level 2 transponders which optionally support the AICB
capability as defined in §1.4.3.2.2.3.
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2.2.22.1.2.2.3 Data Link Capability Codes in MB for Systems Loaded Directly by CAS
The following guidance applies to all “loaded directly by CAS” (as defined in §2.2.22.f)
transponder/CAS systems.
In this system, the CAS unit will directly provide the data necessary to set all of the CAS
related bits in the Data Link Capability Report (Bit # 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 69, 70, 71, & 72
or MB Bit # 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 37, 38, 39, & 40). The transponder shall set the bits in the
Data Link Capability Report as provided by the CAS, except when a failure is detected as
specified in §2.2.22.2.3. None of the other bits in this register are to be affected by the
loading of these bits by CAS.
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d. If a data field cannot be updated with valid data within twice the specified
maximum update interval defined for the Register or 2.6 seconds (whichever is the
greater), then Status Bit (if specified) of the field will be set to ZERO (0)
(INVALID) and that data field will be ZEROed.
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Show that the transponder correctly reports the CAS status and sensitivity level in
the RI and SL fields respectively.
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(1) CAS reports (RI=2) and reports bit 48=1, bit 69=1 and bit 70=0 in its Data Link
Capability Report information to the transponder via the transponder/CAS
interface.
Show that the transponder replies with RI=2 in the DF=0 reply.
Show that the transponder replies with bits 43 – 46, 71 and 72 reporting the
correct CAS version, bit 48=1, bit 69=1 and bit 70=0 in the DF=20, 21 replies.
(2) CAS reports (RI=3) and reports bit 48=1, bit 69=0 and bit 70=1 in its Data Link
Capability Report information to the transponder via the transponder/CAS
interface.
Show that the transponder replies with RI=3 in the DF=0 reply.
Show that the transponder replies with bits 43 – 46, 71 and 72 reporting the
correct CAS version, bit 48=1, bit 69=0 and bit 70=1 in the DF=20, 21 replies.
(3) CAS reports RI=0 and reports bit 48=0, bit 69=1, and bit 70=0 in its Data Link
Capability Report information to the transponder via the transponder/CAS
interface.
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Show that the transponder replies with RI=0 in the DF=0 reply.
Show that the transponder replies with bits 43 – 46, 71 and 72 reporting the
correct CAS version, bit 48=0, bit 69=1 and bit 70=0 in the DF=20, 21 replies.
a. Send the following content for the RA report to the transponder via the
transponder/CAS interface once per second for 5 seconds.
BDS Bits 41 – 58 RAI Bits 60 – 88
48 010101010101010101 0 11001100110011001100110011001
During the 5th second, cause the CAS unit to report a CAS failure to the transponder
(i.e., RI=0 and SL=1).
Interrogate the transponder once per second during the 5 seconds described above and
for an additional 25 seconds (30 seconds total) with UF=4 interrogations with RR=19,
DI=7, and RRS=0 and with UF=4 interrogations with RR=19, DI=7, and RRS=1.
Show that in the DF=20 RA report replies:
For the first 23 ±1 seconds, the ‘TCAS bit’ is set in the DR field. Thereafter, it is
cleared.
For the first 5 seconds, the RA Report has the following content:
BDS Bits 41 – 58 RAT Bits 60 – 88
48 Same as input 0 Same as input
BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 0
BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 0
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BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 0
b. Repeat the steps in step “a”, except during the 5th second, cause the transponder to
recognize a failure on the transponder/CAS interface (i.e., disconnect or otherwise
interrupt the interface). The results should be the same as in step “a”.
c. Send “Active CAS with resolution capability” (RI=3), CA operational = 1, no hybrid
surveillance capability, and the CAS version to the transponder via the
transponder/CAS interface for 5 seconds.
During the 5th second, cause the transponder to recognize a failure on the
transponder/CAS interface (i.e., disconnect or otherwise interrupt the interface) CAS
unit to report a CAS failure to the transponder.
Interrogate the transponder once per second for 30 seconds with UF=4 interrogations
with RR=17, DI 7 and RRS=0.
Show that in the DF=20 Data Capability Report replies:
For the first 5 seconds, bits 43, 44, 45, 46, 71 and 72 indicate the correct CAS
version, bit 48=1, bit 69=0, and bit 70=1.
For the next 25 seconds, bits 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 69, 70, 71, and 72 all = 0 bits 43 –
46, 71 and 72 indicate the correct CAS version, bit 48=0, bit 69=0 and bit 70=1.
d. Repeat steps a., b. and c., this time using the following content as input:
BDS Bits 41 – 58 RAI Bits 60 – 88
48 101010101010101010 0 00110011001100110011001100110
The results should be the same as in test steps a., b. and c.
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BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 000111000111000111000111000111000111000111000111
During the 5th second, cause the CAS unit to report a CAS failure to the transponder
(i.e., RI=0 and SL=1).
Interrogate the transponder once per second during the 5 seconds described above and
for an additional 25 seconds (30 seconds total) with UF=4 interrogations with RR=19,
DI=7, and RRS=0 and with UF=4 interrogations with RR=19, DI=7, and RRS=1.
Show that in the DF=20 RA report replies:
For the first 23 ±1 seconds, the ‘TCAS bit’ is set in the DR field. Thereafter, it is
cleared.
For the first 5 seconds, the RA Report has the following content:
BDS Bits 41 – 58 RAT Bits 60 – 88
48 Same as input 0 Same as input
BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 Same as input
BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 Same as input
BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
b. Repeat the steps in step “a”, except during the 5th second, cause the transponder to
recognize a failure on the transponder/CAS interface (i.e., disconnect or otherwise
interrupt the interface). The results should be the same as in step “a”.
c. Send “Active CAS with resolution capability” (RI=3), CA operational = 1, no hybrid
surveillance capability, and CAS of ACAS Xu version 1 to the transponder via the
transponder/CAS interface for 5 seconds.
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During the 5th second, cause the transponder to recognize a failure on the
transponder/CAS interface (i.e., disconnect or otherwise interrupt the interface) CAS
unit to report a CAS failure to the transponder.
Interrogate the transponder once per second for 30 seconds with UF=4 interrogations
with RR=17 and DI 7.
Show that in the DF=20 Data Capability Report replies:
For the first 5 seconds, bits 43, 44, 45, and 46 are 0010, bit 48=1, and bits 69, 70,
71, and 72=1111.
For the next 25 seconds, bits 43, 44, 45, 46, 48, 69, 70, 71, and 72 all = 0 bits 43 –
46=0010, bit 48=0, and bits 69 – 72=1111.
d. Repeat steps a., b. and c., this time using the following content as input:
Part 1 of RA report: Content for BDS register 3016
BDS Bits 41 – 58 RAI Bits 60 – 88
48 101010101010101010 0 00110011001100110011001100110
Part 2 of RA report: Content for BDS register 3116
BDS Bits 41 – 88
49 111000111000111000111000111000111000111000111000
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e.g., XX16. In such cases, bits 1 through 8 of the “MB” field will contain the
Register number XX16 and the remaining bits (9 through 56) of the “MB”
field will be set to ZERO (0).
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Note: See §2.7.7.2.g as an example of validating the Broadcast using Register 6016
as the register forcing the change to Register 1016.
2.8.5 Register XX16 – Repeat §2.8.1 through §2.8.4 using Extended Data Source Extraction
with “DI” = 3 (§2.2.26)
Note: The following procedure uses XY to define the register as opposed to XX used in
§2.8.
Repeat all of §2.8.1 through §2.8.4 using the following interrogation.
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