Mexico Increases Enforcement of Key Equipage Mandates
AERO News Network covered Mexico’s Federal Civil Aviation Agency (AFAC) plans to increase ramp checks to enforce “longstanding equipment mandates listed in NOM-008-SCT3-2002, NOM-022-SCT3-2011 and NOM-069-SCT3-2010.”
These mandates include: transponder, ADS-B, TCAS 7.1 and FDR compliance that exceed requirements for operation in the United States National Airspace (NAS)
Peregrine has developed AFAC-validated STCs to cover:
- FDR and CVR requirements of NOM-022-SCT3-2011
- Available from Texas Aerospace Technologies
- TCAS II Change 7.1 requirements of NOM-069-SCT3-2010
- Available directly from Peregrine
- ADS-B and transponder solutions for aircraft compliance with ICAO requirements and NOM-003-SCT3-2010
- Several options available – Contact Peregrine
“Through our capabilities and strategic partnerships, we have certified solutions that address compliant equipage for operations in Mexico airspace. Look to our partners, Texas Aerospace Technologies and Curtiss Wright for FDR solutions and contact Peregrine for Change 7.1 and transponder needs.”
Official Mexican Standard NOM-022-SCT3-2011 establishes the use of flight recorders installed in aircraft operating in Mexican airspace, as well as its characteristics.
Curtiss Wright Fortress Flight Data Recorder System Solution
Official Mexican Standard NOM-003-SCT3-2010 establishes the use within Mexican airspace of the aircraft transponder, as well as the criteria for its installation, specifications and operating procedures
Transponder Solutions
TCAS II Change 7.1 Solution
Official Mexican Standard NOM-008-SCT3-2002 establishes the technical requirements to be met by concessionaires and permit holders of the air transport service to the public, to obtain the certificate of air service operator, as well as the technical requirements to be met by the permit holders of the private commercial air transport service.
Official Mexican Standard NOM-012-SCT3-2012 establishes the requirements for instruments, equipment, documents and manuals to be carried on board aircraft, published on August 14, 2012.
