For North Carolina Aircraft Owners!

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I just received this by E-mail:


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AIRPORT SECURITY ALERT!!
Notice Number: NOTC0814
Avionics Theft Alert : There has been a series of avionics thefts in North Carolina in March at numerous airports. They have occurred after normal working hours in aircraft parked in unsecured areas (not a locked hangar). These thieves are knowledgeable of aircraft systems and are removing King and Garmin series avionics without damaging the aircraft - in most cases. Please be on the lookout for suspisous activity. A complete stack of radios can be removed in less than two minutes. Check your aircraft to determine if any equipment is missing. Report any thefts or suspious activity to your local sherriff and the NCDOT at 919 840 5299. Ask for Steve Merrit or Tom Freeman. A good vigilence is a strong deterent.

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Hmm, I'll have to ask if my Flying Club knows anything about this.
 
Thanks.
Wonder why I didn't get that one.
 
Don't forget folks, avionics thieves like to steal the boxen from one aircraft, swap them into another one, so the second guy does not know his radios are gone and the serial numbers on the second set never appear on stolen equipment lists.

Crafty, but dirty.

Also, good reminder that, if you go to buy used avionics, trace the s/ns to ensure they are legitimately on the mkt.
 
SCCutler said:
Also, good reminder that, if you go to buy used avionics, trace the s/ns to ensure they are legitimately on the mkt.
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A suggestion I've heard before. Great idea.

If buying from an individual, have the Bill of Sale indicate what aircraft they were last removed from, when and by what avionics shop/tech. Documentation is your friend! :)
 
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