Business · 07/10/2004Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Proposes Update to GTX Mode S Transponder Software to Improve Airworthiness

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing an update to the software of certain Garmin GTX Mode S transponders to address a potential issue with the system's ability to detect and respond to other aircraft's interrogating pulses, which could lead to inaccurate air traffic control information.

Original source language: Federal Register — Transportation DepartmentOpen original release →

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