The Viavi IFR Aeroflex 6000 is a portable flight line test set for transponder, DME, and TCAS avionics verification. Built for aviation maintenance operations, it delivers over-the-air, direct-connect, and coupled testing across Modes A, C, and S transponders, Distance Measuring Equipment (962–1213 MHz reply), and TCAS I/II systems. The unit combines an intuitive color touchscreen interface with automated test routines and full FAR Part 43 Appendix F compliance, enabling efficient troubleshooting and performance validation of critical aircraft systems.
Technical Specifications
Test Coverage
• Transponder Modes A, C, S, and ADS-B (1090 MHz and 978 MHz UAT)
• DME frequency range 962 MHz to 1213 MHz (reply)
• TCAS I and II
• ADS-B Monitor and Generator modes
• GICB (Ground Communication Interrogation) testing
• TIS, TIS-B, FIS-B, and GICB modes
Standards Compliance
• FAR Part 43 Appendix F
• DO-181E and DO-260B (ADS-B capabilities)
• DO-260A/B optional ADS-B compliance
Modulation Support
• AM, FM, PM, and pulse modulation
– Key Features
• Color touchscreen with dedicated mode and soft keys for navigation
• Transponder Auto-Test with automated performance testing and detailed reporting
• Mode S automatic level determination and capability verification to prevent false failures
• Parametric testing: Equivalent Radiated Power (ERP), Minimum Trigger Level (MTL), pulse widths and spacings
• DME ground station simulation with single-screen parameter display
• ADS-B/UAT target generation for GICB and ground station simulation testing
• PC data transfer capability for result analysis and documentation
• Abbreviated self-test at power-up and full manual self-test
• Mode S engineering unit parameter display
– Typical Applications
• Flight line transponder verification and troubleshooting
• DME channel testing including track sensitivity validation
• TCAS system performance confirmation
• ADS-B installed system verification
• Maintenance and repair facility testing per OEM procedures
– Compatibility & Integration
Fully integrated across OEM maintenance manuals with detailed procedural documentation. Supports direct integration into maintenance workflows for single-point testing of multiple avionics systems.
