Skybeacon and annual

[RonP]

A pilot at the airport was saying that part of the annual is having the operation of the ADS-B checked as part of the annual. I have a Skybeacon and have not heard this from the IA who does annuals.

 

[Daleandee]

I know that transponder/encoders are required to be checked every two years but I believe the PAPR report is sufficient for the ADSB. From the FAA website:

Public ADS-B Performance Report Request Flight Standards provides this automated tool in order to assist aircraft owners, operators, and avionics shops with the validation of the performance of the ADS-B Out equipment installed on aircraft.

https://adsbperformance.faa.gov/PAPRRequest.aspx

Actually many folks check them quite often. It's easy, free, and the results are sent to you within a few minutes. When I do mine I print a copy and put it in the aircraft records.

 

[farmrjohn]

I know that transponder/encoders are required to be checked every two years but I believe the PAPR report is sufficient for the ADSB. From the FAA website:



https://adsbperformance.faa.gov/PAPRRequest.aspx

Actually many folks check them quite often. It's easy, free, and the results are sent to you within a few minutes. When I do mine I print a copy and put it in the aircraft records.

Good tip.

 

[Ryan Klems]

Check the ICA (Instructions for Continued Airworthiness). There are 3 items listed with 12 month intervals. Visual inspection, checking firmware is up to date, and checking altitude encoder for VFR operations. Every installed STC should have an ICA document/statement, which will specify what if any ongoing inspections are necessary and at what intervals.