transponder 2 year check

You don’t have a simple option to leave a transponder turned off. Once installed you are required to use it in *controlled airspace*. 14 CFR 91.215....

My understanding of the regs.....you have the equipment (transponder), it "shall be turned on for flight onless plackered (sp) as 'inoperative'" for that flight.
I do not believe there are exemptions for standard vs. experimental.
Basically, "you got it, you use it".

On 5/9/19 12:01 PM, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
My understanding of the regs.....you have the equipment (transponder), it "shall be turned on for flight onless plackered (sp) as 'inoperative'" for that flight.
I do not believe there are exemptions for standard vs. experimental.
Basically, "you got it, you use it".


I think the AIM differs from the FAR's on that point. Common sense
dictates that you just keep it on.

Hmmm...Â* Information Manual vs. Federal Regulation.Â* You decide which to
follow...

On 5/9/2019 2:20 PM, kinsell wrote:
On 5/9/19 12:01 PM, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
My understanding of the regs.....you have the equipment
(transponder), it "shall be turned on for flight onless plackered
(sp) as 'inoperative'" for that flight.
I do not believe there are exemptions for standard vs. experimental.
Basically, "you got it, you use it".


I think the AIM differs from the FAR's on that point.Â* Common sense
dictates that you just keep it on.

--
Dan, 5J

Just to be clear, what UH posted is not correct, there is no requirement
in the regs that an installed transponder always be turned on.

It is kinda stupid not to use it at all times, but this is RAS after all.


On 5/10/19 8:54 AM, Dan Marotta wrote:
Hmmm...Â* Information Manual vs. Federal Regulation.Â* You decide which to
follow...

On 5/9/2019 2:20 PM, kinsell wrote:
On 5/9/19 12:01 PM, Charlie M. (UH & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:
My understanding of the regs.....you have the equipment
(transponder), it "shall be turned on for flight onless plackered
(sp) as 'inoperative'" for that flight.
I do not believe there are exemptions for standard vs. experimental.
Basically, "you got it, you use it".


I think the AIM differs from the FAR's on that point.Â* Common sense
dictates that you just keep it on.

91.215
(c)Transponder-on operation. While in the airspace as specified in paragraph (b) of this section or in all controlled airspace, each person operating an aircraft equipped with an operable ATC transponder maintained in accordance with § 91.413 of this part shall operate the transponder, including Mode C equipment if installed, and shall reply on the appropriate code or as assigned by ATC.

On Friday, May 10, 2019 at 11:19:34 AM UTC-7, Paul Agnew wrote:
91.215
(c)Transponder-on operation. While in the airspace as specified in paragraph (b) of this section or in all controlled airspace, each person operating an aircraft equipped with an operable ATC transponder maintained in accordance with § 91.413 of this part shall operate the transponder, including Mode C equipment if installed, and shall reply on the appropriate code or as assigned by ATC.

You need to check the paragraph (b) mentioned above. Not all controlled airspaces (in the US) require the use of a transponder, even if it is installed.

On Friday, May 10, 2019 at 10:35:54 AM UTC-6, kinsell wrote:
Just to be clear, what UH posted is not correct, there is no requirement
in the regs that an installed transponder always be turned on.


FAR 91.215 (c)
(c)Transponder-on operation. While in the airspace as specified in paragraph (b) of this section or in all controlled airspace, each person operating an aircraft equipped with an operable ATC transponder maintained in accordance with § 91.413 of this part shall operate the transponder, including Mode C equipment if installed, and shall reply on the appropriate code or as assigned by ATC.

On 5/10/19 12:22 PM, Brian wrote:
On Friday, May 10, 2019 at 10:35:54 AM UTC-6, kinsell wrote:
Just to be clear, what UH posted is not correct, there is no requirement
in the regs that an installed transponder always be turned on.


FAR 91.215 (c)
(c)Transponder-on operation. While in the airspace as specified in paragraph (b) of this section or in all controlled airspace, each person operating an aircraft equipped with an operable ATC transponder maintained in accordance with § 91.413 of this part shall operate the transponder, including Mode C equipment if installed, and shall reply on the appropriate code or as assigned by ATC.


So what's your point? UH claimed that in any airspace, an installed,
operative transponder had to be turned on. That's only true for the
specified airspace, not all airspace.

Please use "Charlie", I do NOT want the full owner of UH to get picked on if I say something wrong or incorrect.
BTW, I did say, "I believe".....