Jim, You are really getting ripped. Run, run, run very fast and far!
On July 18, 2008 I had my Ercoupe transponder ramp checked for $81.94 including tax to wit: (I am quoting my invoice) Discrepancy: Perform 91.413 Action: Performed xpdr ramp check and found weak receiver sensitivity and xmitter frequency approaching 1087 MHZ. Removed xpdr for bench calibration and aligned receiver preselector, xmitter power, and xmitter frequency output. Reassembled unit and bench tested to MPS. Returned unit to A/C and ramp tested in compliance with FAR 91.413 requirements. Hours 1.00 -- Labor $75.00 -- Parts $0.00 -- Task total $75.00 A ramp check without problems takes no more than 15 minutes. The unit does not have to b removed, it must be checked in the A/C else how will they know that it is working with the antenna and wiring. On July 1, 2008 I had a totally dead transponder from my Cessna in the same shop. It died on a trip to OKC. The repair consisted of replacing 5 transistors, 2 resistors, 2 insulators and a fuse. After the repairs were completed the unit was reinstalled and ramp tested per FAR 91.413. Hours 3.63 -- Labor $274.75 -- Parts $57.70 -- Task Total $332.45 Andy Anderson 1946 415-D N93609 _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jim Truxel Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 2:26 PM To: [email protected]; John Cooper Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Transponder Check Well, they are all making alot of money as the rates I received today from 4 different shops were from $ 197.50 at FDK , $ 300 at HGR, $200 at MRB and $ 250 at JYO. And MRB says it must be a complete static test. FDK is taking the transponder out of the Ercoupe, bench checking it, replacing it in the aircraft and making the log book entries. They said the labor is for 2.5 hours. Jim Truxel N3439H 415C KFDK ----- Original Message ----- From: John <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cooper To: 'jimtruxel' <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ; ercoupe-tech@ <mailto:[email protected]> yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 11, 2008 11:57 AM Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Transponder Check The required transponder check is covered in Part 43 Appendix F. It is a radio check only, not a static test. No static tests are required unless the aircraft is used for IFR. If they're charging more than about $100, they're making a lot of money... John Cooper Skyport Services 4996 Delaware Tnpk Rensselaerville, NY 12147 518 797-3064 www.skyportservices <http://www.skyportservices.net> .net
