Aeronautical

Aeronautical telecommunication services must ensure that the operating and technical standards of the radio equipment including antenna, indicators, controls, interconnecting cabling, and the wiring into the aircraft electrical system are in compliance with the Civil Aviation Rules and the stipulations set by the ICAO.  

RF test scope

CETECOM offer on-site tests in the aircraft or at the auronautical ground station as well as in our accredited laboratory according to the following requirements:

• Reg TP 321 ZV 034     
  VHF communication transceiver for mobile aeronautical radio (aircraft based station)
• Reg TP 321 ZV 039   
  VHF communication transceiver for mobile aeronautical radio (land based station)
• EUROCAE-ED-23B
  Minimum Operational Performance Specification for Airborne VHF Transceiver operating in the frequency range 117.975-137 MHz
• EUROCAE-ED-62
  Minimum Operational Performance Specification for Airborne VHF Transceiver operating in the frequency range 121.5/243-406 MHz
• BAPT 211 TV 025/152   
  Emergency locator transmitter ELT
• ETS/EN 300 676    
  Radio transmitter and receivers at aeronautical stations of the aeronautical mobile service operating in the VHF band (118 MHz - 137 MHz) using amplitude modulation and 8,33 kHz channel spacing

Apart from the above-mentioned standards, CETECOM is accredited for further national and international standards such as EN 300152, EN 300066, EN 300373 (EPIRB / Emercency Position Indicating Radio Beacons).

EMC and Electrical Safety

EMC and Electrical Safety compliance are basic requirements to launch a product on the market. CETECOM offer the following relevant tests:

• EMC - according to ETS/EN 301 489.
• Electrical safety - according to EN 60 950 for information technology equipment

International Type Approval

CETECOM is accredited to handle the notification procedure for all states in the European Community. We can also support you in obtaining the necessary approvals in non EU countries.