Tradewinds Airport • 4107 Tradewind Street • Amarillo, Texas 79118 • Office (806)335-9763

IFR, Pitot/Static, and Transponder Inspections

Pricing
Base inspection$350.00
Additional instruments (per instrument)$100.00
Hourly rate for repairs/installations$80.00
VOR/Localizer/Glideslope/Outermarker function and accuracy check$100.00
 
NOTE: The base inspection includes one altimeter, one altitude encoder, and one transponder. Additional equipment will be priced accordingly. Repairs and parts are NOT included in base inspections and may be an additional charge.
 
Hourly rate for repairs/installations$80.00
 
Pitot/Static System Inspection (FAR 91.411)
  • Required
    • for IFR operations in controlled airspace
    • whenever the pitot static system is serviced
    • whenever the transponder is tested or serviced
  • Expires every 24 calendar months
  • Must show compliance with FAR 43 appendix E & F
Transponder Inspection (FAR 91.215 and FAR 91.413)
  • Required
    • for all aircraft operating in or above class A, B, or C airspace
    • for all aircraft operating within a Mode C veil
    • for all aircraft operating above 10,000ft MSL
    • for all aircraft operating within 30NM of an airport listed in part 91 appendix D
  • Expires every 24 calendar months
  • Must be conducted by a certificated repair station
  • Must show compliance with appendix FAR 43 appendix E
ADS-B (FAR 91.217)
  • included in transponder test
  • Must derive pressure altitude from the same source as the transponder
  • Must be turned off if the transponder is turned off (as directed by ATC)