M20J IFR certification

[Rsmithref]

Anyone know who does system checks for IFR (Altimeter, vacuum) in Dallas area I hangar at Mesquite, but anywhere works?  Any suggestions 

‘thanks in advance 

Randy 

[hammdo]

I thought I posted but, Edge Aviation (2F7) in Commerce does mine. Brad is the contact. I’m also hangered at Mesquite… my plane is there now…

-Don

[Wagee]

Hey Randy! For IFR system checks (altimeter, transponder, vacuum, etc.) in the Dallas area, here are a few solid options:

• Advantage Aviation (Mesquite, TX): Located right at Mesquite Metro Airport (KHQZ). They’re a full-service shop and should be able to handle your IFR system checks.

• Texas Jet Center (Addison, KADS): A well-known shop in the Dallas area with a great reputation for avionics and inspections

• DFW Airmotive (Fort Worth, KFTW): Another reputable shop that specializes in avionics and IFR certifications

• Southwest Aero Services (McKinney, KTKI): A bit further north but highly recommended for avionics and system checks

• Lancair International (Addison, KADS): Known for their expertise in avionics and IFR certifications

Since you’re based at Mesquite, I’d start with Advantage Aviation for convenience. If they’re booked or can’t help, the others are great backups. Always call ahead to confirm they can handle your specific needs and to check availability.

[Crow]

For future reference since I assume this is already taken care of:

I had a good experience with Central Texas Avionics (https://centraltexasavionics.com) at GTU, which is pretty centrally located to most of the population in the state. Fair price, quick work, didn't try to gouge me on unnecessary parts or labor. They told me up front my M20J's static system would likely need some replacement parts due to age, but the previous owner was meticulous with maintenance and I think I ultimately spent about $5 on a single hose or screw or some such. I like the "be realistic about the worst case, but deliver the best case" attitude there. Turn around was something like 2-3 days not counting the weekend though they did say the shop didn't have a lot going on at that particular time I took it in (January).

[N201MKTurbo]

Wow, 2-3 days? I call my guy and we decide when to meet at the hangar. 1/2 hour later we are done.

[skykrawler]

On 6/27/2025 at 12:37 AM, N201MKTurbo said:

Wow, 2-3 days? I call my guy and we decide when to meet at the hangar. 1/2 hour later we are done.

Wow.  I don't know how you can run the altimeter up that fast and check it at the intervals.  Just letting the altitude go down from 18000ft takes 9 minutes at 2000fpm.

[N201MKTurbo]

1 hour ago, skykrawler said:

Wow.  I don't know how you can run the altimeter up that fast and check it at the intervals.  Just letting the altitude go down from 18000ft takes 9 minutes at 2000fpm.

I forget how many times we stopped, but the stops only took a few seconds to check what they read. We were checking the test box, altimeter, encoder and G5. He stops the test box, I tap the altimeter until it settles, then I tell him what the altimeter reads. He has the encoder on his test equipment.