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PILOT'S GUIDE

AEA repair shops ready to
help aircraft owners
comply with ADS-B
Out mandate

elcome to the 12th
edition of the Pilot's
Guide to Avionics, a consumer's
directory loaded with educational articles,
timely information and data about the wonderful
world of avionics technologies.
Founded in 1957, the Aircraft Electronics Association has served
the general aviation industry for more than 50 years and is thrilled to publish this year's edition of the Pilot's Guide to Avionics. This free publication is
distributed to thousands of pilots and aircraft owners each
year, helping them make better buying decisions and locate nearly
1,300 AEA member companies in 43 countries. A truly international
organization, the AEA membership includes government-certified repair stations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic
systems in general aviation aircraft.
Each government-certified repair station brings with it a degree of oversight that cannot be
matched in the private sector. After all, pilots and aircraft owners don't want just anyone working
on their airplane or helicopter, as life depends on it.
The certification standards, which now are higher than ever, guarantee specific capabilities and
functions continuously implemented for a facility to be, and remain, approved by its civil aviation
authority. Owners and employees of AEA member repair stations regularly attend technical training workshops on the latest avionics products. As members, they have access to an organization that helps train qualified technicians and provide stable business practices and safe operations, which pays dividends to aircraft owners and pilots.
As a result, the services provided by these government-certified repair shops are becoming increasingly important. For example, consider the ADS-B Out compliance date of Jan. 1, 2020, from the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States. While
it's a little more than five years away and sounds like a long time, New Year's Day 2020 will arrive sooner than you think.
With more than 160,000 general aviation airplanes to equip by the deadline, the capacity for repair stations to meet the U.S.
installation demands is shrinking each day. If you haven't yet upgraded your equipment to comply with the ADS-B Out mandate, be sure to discuss your plans for installation with your repair shop as soon as possible in order to avoid the backlog that
procrastinators are bound to experience. An AEA member shop is ready to help you determine the most efficient compliance
plan to meet your needs and fit your budget, so don't delay.
In addition, the advertisers you will find throughout this complimentary Pilot's Guide to Avionics have helped
make this publication possible for more than a decade. Please support their efforts by considering their
products and services, and enjoy the Pilot's Guide to Avionics.

Interested

Paula R. Derks

AEA
Membership?

President, Aircraft Electronics Association
Publisher, Pilot's Guide to Avionics

Contact the AEA at:
816-347-8400 or lindaa@aea.net

www.aea.net

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