Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Gene & Tammy"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: transponder?Ben, Almost forgot...I'm not sure about this, so I would be interested in a reference to a specific rule about it. I was under the impression that you only MUST install a transponder in a PRODUCTION aircraft which was originally certified with the electrical system. I may be wrong about the whole thing but I'm fairly sure about the requirement that the system be original. There are plenty of older planes out there that were updated with an electrical system just to have electric start, but didn't need a xponder. Because of the production part I would think that it wouldn't apply to experimentals.Incidentally, I do plan to install a transponder anyway because I live just outside some class charlie airspace and even if I didn't it could come in handy. As always don't let my assumptions stand if you know better.Tim Hansen in Orient, Ohio________________________________________________________________________FREE Reminder Service - NEW from AmericanGreetings.comClick HERE and never forget a Birthday or Anniversary again!http://track.juno.com/s/lc?s=197335&u=h ... __________

Original Posted By: "Gene & Tammy"
Tim,You are correct. You don't need a transponder on an experimental with an electrical system unless your flying in a class of airspace that requires one.Gene________________________________________________________________________________