Aviation headsets
Setting the standards in aviation sound
From pilots to designers to operators, Telex is the headset of choice for 70 percent of commercial aviation professionals. In fact, Telex is standard equipment on all prominent commercial and general aviation aircraft.
Airman series
For more than 50 years, Telex innovations have provided pilots with the quality communications they depend on for safe, enjoyable flying. Only Telex offers the unmatched combination of advanced microphone technology, superior noise protection, comfort, and reliability. It is this long history in aviation, unique understanding of the market, and unmatched combination of capabilities which positions Telex as a supplier to every major airplane manufacturer. Airman Headsets comparison chart
AIR series
The Telex Air3100 is a medium-weight noise-reduction headset with amplified, noise-canceling, electret microphones. The Telex Air3100L is a headphone only and does not have a microphone. They both have a noise reduction rating of 21 dB, and are suitable for use in moderately noisy aircraft. All models feature a unique headband design that distributes ear cushion pressure evenly over the entire ear with no pressure points, unlike conventional designs which apply more pressure on the bottom of the ear than on the top. An added advantage of this design is that the headset folds into an extremely compact shape for storage. The Air3100 headset is approved for aircraft use under FAA TSO’s C57a and C58a. The Air3100L headphone is approved for aircraft use under FAA TSO’s C57a. The Air 3500 Headset is a passive noise attenuating headset that demonstrates Telex’s commitment to provide the maximum possible hearing protection in noisy aircraft cockpits with minimal weight.
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Airman 8+ |
Airman 8 |
Airman 7 |
Airman 850 |
Airman 750 |
Air 3500 |
Air 3100 |
5x5 Pro III |
Echelon 20 | |
| Impedance | 600 Ω (±20%) | 600 Ω (±20%) | 150-600 Ω (±20%) | 150-600 Ω (±20%) | 150-600 Ω (±20%) | 150 Ω mono/ 2 x 300 Ω stereo (±20%) | 150 Ω (±20%) | 600 Ω (±20%) | 150 Ω (±20%) |
| Speaker Sensitivity | 92 ±5 dBSPL (normal), 98 ±5 dBSPL (high) | 93 dB SPL/ mW @ 1 kHz ±5 dB | 92 – 98 SPL/ mW @ 1 kHz ±5 dB | 90 dB SPL/ mW @ 1 kHz ±5 dB | 90 dB SPL/mW @ 1 kHz | 90 dB SPL/mW @ 1 kHz | 100 dB SPL/mW @ 1 kHz | 99-109 dB SPL/mW @ 1 kHz | 95 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW) |
| Speaker Frequency Response | 315 Hz - 3.2 kHz | 350 Hz – 3.5 kHz | 350 Hz – 3.5 kHz | 350 Hz – 3 kHz | 100 Hz – 3 kHz | 350 Hz – 3 kHz | 350 Hz – 6 kHz | 100 Hz – 3 kHz | 100 Hz – 3.5 kHz |
| Microphone Sensitivity | -28dB ±3dB re 1V/Pa at 1kHz, 12V | -28 dB re 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz, 12 V | -28 dB re 1 V/Pa @ 1 kHz, 12 V | -51 dB re: 1 V/μbar @ 1 kHz, 12 VDC | -51 dB re: 1 V/μbar @ 1 kHz, 12 VDC | -53 dB re: 1 V/μbar @ 1 kHz, 12 VDC | -53 dB re: 1 V/μbar @ 1 kHz, 12 VDC | -48 dB re: 1 V/μbar @ 1 kHz, 12 VDC | -52 dB re: 1 V / μbar @ 1 kHz, 12 VDC |
| Cord Length | 6 ft. +/-4 in. (1.8 m +/- 10 cm) | ~6 ft. (1.8 m) | ~6 ft. (1.8 m) | ~6 ft. (1.8 m) | ~5.5-8 ft. (1.7-2.4 m) | ~5.5 ft. (1.7 m) | ~5 ft. (1.5 m) | ~5.5-6.6 ft. (1.7-2 m) | ~5.5 ft. (1.7 m) |
| Noise Reduction | Active, up to 20 dB | Active, up to 15 dB | Passive | Active, up to 12 dB | Passive | Passive, 24 dB NRR | Passive, 21 dB NRR | Passive | Passive up to 20 dB |
| Power Requirements | via boom microphone | via boom microphone | Microphone Bias (requires boom microphone to be powered continuously) | via boom microphone | |||||
| FAA TSO Approvals | C-139a approved | C-139a approved | C-139a approved | C57a and C58a | C57a and C58a | C57a and C58a | C57a and C58a | C57 and C58a | |
| Weight | AIRMAN8P-0210 (dual plug): ~4.4 oz (~125 g); AIRMAN8P-0211 (XLR Plug): ~4.4 oz (~125 g) | ~4.2 oz (119 g) | ~2.5-3.3 oz (70.9-94 g) | ~3.7-4.0 oz (105-113 g) | ~2.3-3.2 oz (65-91 g) | ~13.6 oz (381 g) | ~14.2 oz. (403 g) | ~2.3 oz (65 g) | ~14 oz (403 g) |
| Connector Type | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent or XLR-5-12C | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent or XLR-5-12C | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent or XLR-5-12C | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent or XLR-5-12C | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent or XLR-5-12C | 1/4" stereo plug & PJ-068 | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent, PJ-051B, or XLR-5-12C | PJ-068 & PJ-055 equivalent |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years |
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Downloads
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| Airman 850 Brochure | EN | 1.12MB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Aviation Headsets Catalog | EN | 1.38MB | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Name | Size | Date |
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| Air 3100 FAA TSO Approval | 77KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Air 3100 EC Declaration of Conformity | 316KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Air 3500 FAA TSO Approval | 61KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 760 FAA TSO Approval | 71KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 750 EC Declaration of Conformity | 310KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 850 EC Declaration of Conformity | 321KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| 5x5 Pro III FAA TSO Approval | 58KB | Feb 26, 2003 |
| Airman 750 FAA TSO Approval | 68KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 850 FAA TSO Approval | 93KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Echelon 20 EC Declaration of Conformity | 248KB | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Airman 7 & 8 EC Letter of Conformity | 194KB | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Airman 7 & 8 FAA Approval | 415KB | Feb 6, 2020 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| Airman 850 Technical Data Sheet | EN | 108KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| 5x5 Pro III Technical Data Sheet | EN | 158KB | Aug 5, 2019 |
| Airman 750 Technical Data Sheet | EN | 204KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Air 3500 Technical Data Sheet | EN | 248KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 7 Technical Data Sheet | EN | 509KB | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Airman 8 Stereo Technical Data Sheet | EN | 518KB | Apr 24, 2019 |
| Airman 8 Technical Data Sheet | EN | 565KB | Feb 5, 2020 |
| Airman 8+ Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 698KB | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| Airman 7 Flyer | EN | 134KB | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Airman 750 Flyer | EN | 132KB | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Airman 8 Flyer | EN | 157KB | Sep 25, 2019 |
| Airman 8+ Flyer | EN | 623KB | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Airman 850 Flyer | EN | 146KB | Sep 25, 2019 |
Noise canceling dual sided headset
Air 3500 Front Right
Air 3500 Front
dual sided headset
Air 3100 Front Right
Echelon20
Air 3100 Front
5x5 Pro III
Air 3100 Front Left
Air 3500 Front Left
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Airman8plus Left wLargePad
Airman ClothingClip
Airman Family
Airman Windscreen
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Airman8plus CarryCase
Airman8plus CarryCase Filled
Airman8plus CarryCase Open
Airman8plus Front wLargePad
Airman8plus HeadbandPad Large
Airman8plus HeadbandPad Small
Airman8plus HygieneCover OnCushion
Airman8plus HygieneCovers
Airman8plus HygieneCovers Overlap
Airman8plus Left wSmallPad
Airman8plus Right wLargePad
Airman8plus Right wSmallPad
PJ Connector
Telex Airman8plus CloseUp
Telex Airman8plus Cockpit1
Telex Airman8plus Cockpit2
Telex Airman8plus Cockpit3
Telex Airman8plus Pilot1
Telex Airman8plus Pilot2
Telex Airman8plus Pilot3
Telex Airman8plus Pilot4
Telex Airman8plus Pilot5
XLR5 Connector
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| 5x5 Pro III Maintenance & Overhaul Manual | EN | 570KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 850 Operating Instructions | EN | 198KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Air 3100 User Instructions | EN | 258KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Echelon 20 User Instructions | EN | 141KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Air 3500 User Instructions | EN | 616KB | Nov 6, 2014 |
| Airman 7 Technical Manual | EN | 1.4MB | Jan 28, 2020 |
| Airman 750 Maintenance & Overhaul Manual | EN | 918KB | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Airman 8 Owners Manual | EN | 5.81MB | Apr 1, 2019 |
| Airman 8 Technical Manual | EN | 1.59MB | Apr 4, 2019 |
| Airman 8+ Customer Maintenance Manual | EN | 1.88MB | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Airman 8+ Operation Manual | EN | 1.87MB | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Airman 850 Maintenance & Overhaul Manual | EN | 2.57MB | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Maintenance & Overhaul Manual Publication Index | EN | 74KB | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Name | Size | Date |
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| Headset Cleaning Memo | 84KB | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Telex Aviation Airman Family Headset Chart | 1.67MB | Aug 10, 2020 |