Sensing that ADS-B installations in general aviation aircraft are lagging far behind where they should be with a little more than a year left to go before the January 1, 2020, compliance deadline, FAA relaunched a $500 ADS-B rebate program through October 11, 2019.
FAA’s $500 Rebate Program Returns
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA relaunched a $500 ADS-B rebate program to boost lagging installations in general aviation aircraft ahead of the January 1, 2020 compliance deadline.
- The program allocates $4.9 million, aiming to fund nearly 10,000 ADS-B Out installations, which will be mandatory for aircraft flying in transponder-required airspace by the deadline.
- Eligibility for the rebate is restricted to new ADS-B Out installations, not software updates, and is only for aircraft owners who have not yet equipped their aircraft.
- To claim the rebate, aircraft owners must follow a five-step process, including obtaining a Rebate Reservation Code, installing equipment, completing a performance validation flight, and claiming the rebate online.
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