24 month IFR certification, east TN/NC area or St. Louis

[chrixxer]

Any recommendations for a shop near KMOR or KSUS who can do a 24-month FAR 91.411, 91.413 IFR certification (Altimeter, Static System, Altitude Encoder Data Correspondence, and transponder tests)? (Is there a shop at KBFL?)

Guesstimates as to cost and how long it'll take to do?

Thanks!

[Mooneymite]

You mention NC/TN in your title.  I'm not sure how far Ray drives, but Ray has a van and travels widely around the SE doing pitot-static checks at your hangar.  I haven't used him in about 3 years, so the info isn't current, but he came to my hangar and did a thorough, legal job cheaper than the local shops.  He carries all the parts/tools in his van.

You might give him a call and see if he will do yours:

Ray Allen's Electronics

Airport: 6A1

Address: PO Box 2070, Butler, GA 31006

Contact: Ray Allen

Phone: 478-862-3033

Email: rayselectronics1@yahoo.com

[chrixxer]

44 minutes ago, Mooneymite said:

You might give him a call and see if he will do yours:

Ray Allen's Electronics

Airport: 6A1

Address: PO Box 2070, Butler, GA 31006

Contact: Ray Allen

Phone: 478-862-3033

Email: rayselectronics1@yahoo.com

Emailed him, thanks! Will follow up by phone if I don't hear back.

[Godfather]

A lot of times the traveling mechanics like working out of a personal hanger. Are you going to do this at the sellers hanger before you fly it home?  I would think the $250-350 range will get the job done. 

[chrixxer]

Just now, Godfather said:

A lot of times the traveling mechanics like working out of a personal hanger. Are you going to do this at the sellers hanger before you fly it home?  I would think the $250-350 range will get the job done. 

That's the idea. Hopefully before it's mine.  It was last IFR certified January 2014. Just need to find a traveling mechanic I suppose!

Edited May 6, 2017 by chrixxer

[Mooneymite]

In 2014, Ray charged me $260.  I've seen various levels of "pitot-static checks" and there seems to be a wide variance in how the shops read the regs.  Ray takes no shortcuts, gives no discounts and when he's done, it's done right.  The one problem I've had is that Ray's travelling schedule doesn't always fit my schedule.

[Godfather]

Please don't hold any shop to the estimate above. I've actually not directly paid for a certification in over 6 years. I keep changing avionics and normally have the shop include a 2 year check in the total bid

[RobertGary1]

4 hours ago, Mooneymite said:

In 2014, Ray charged me $260.  I've seen various levels of "pitot-static checks" and there seems to be a wide variance in how the shops read the regs.  Ray takes no shortcuts, gives no discounts and when he's done, it's done right.  The one problem I've had is that Ray's travelling schedule doesn't always fit my schedule.

I don't know what "done right" means. In the end they either sign it off or tell you to go fix it and have them come back. 

I always change the pitot and static drain seals before hand to avoid issues  

-Robert

[Browncbr1]

Horizon at TYS has done two 24month IFRs on mine and each one was pretty painless. It's flat $325 It took a couple hours each time. Last time, I needed a new altimeter. I knew that going in though. I didn't like the lousy one that I had, so I went ahead and just bought one of their overhauled United instruments altimeter for $700 and they installed it without additional charge. It's really nice flying with an altimeter that isn't wonky!

 

 

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[chrixxer]

18 minutes ago, Browncbr1 said:

Horizon at TYS has done two 24month IFRs on mine and each one was pretty painless. It's flat $325 It took a couple hours each time. Last time, I needed a new altimeter.

Heh. Jerry texted me yesterday that "Knoxville will do it" (assume he's talking about the same shop), "but they always say you need a new altimeter." They're on the list, too, though I'd like to find someone who can visit the plane in the weeks before I go to meet her. (2 weeks from today...)

Edit: Actually, looks like they might: “Altimeter, transponder, encoder, static system tests and inspections starting at $275.00. Come to us, or we can come to you. Discounts for multiple aircraft done on one airport on the same day, get a few of your friends to schedule for the same day and save. We travel to most airports in East TN and western North and South Carolina. Unlike most travelling IFR services, we are certified to troubleshoot and repair most failures that we encounter, and carry spare parts and the necessary equipment on the truck to diagnose and repair in the field.”

http://www.horizonavionics.com/Avionics.html

Edited May 7, 2017 by chrixxer

[RobertGary1]

Last inspection was a mobile service out the sf Bay Area. Only took 30 minutes. Hooked the plane up to the equipment in the back of his truck and he got in the plane. Everything was remote control so he could do it all without getting out of the plane. 

-Robert 

[Rick Junkin]

Any recommendations for a shop near KMOR or KSUS who can do a 24-month FAR 91.411, 91.413 IFR certification (Altimeter, Static System, Altitude Encoder Data Correspondence, and transponder tests)? (Is there a shop at KBFL?)
Guesstimates as to cost and how long it'll take to do?
Thanks!

I use Aero Charter at KSUS, Ted Clark is the avionics manager. (636) 449-5117, tclark@aerocharter.com. I can't give you a price, as I've had the checks done in conjunction with other work, but I'd expect them to be competitive.

Cheers,
Rick


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