While most of us are still settling into 2016, aircraft owners across the country have already circled January 1, 2020, on their calendars. Why? That’s the FAA’s immovable deadline for equipping aircraft with ADS-B Out capabilities. At 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2020, if you don’t comply, you don’t fly — at least not in controlled airspace, including Class A, most of Class B, and certain Class C, D and E airspaces.
Getting Compliant with the Looming ADS-B Mandate
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA mandated ADS-B Out equipage by January 1, 2020, for flight in controlled airspace, yet as of the article's context, only about 20% of the U.S. fleet had complied.
- Key reasons for low compliance include the high cost of upgrades (starting around $6,000) and significant confusion among owners due to numerous equipment options and compatibility issues.
- With over 80% of the fleet still requiring upgrades, a looming shortage of qualified technicians means aircraft owners are urged to proactively plan their ADS-B upgrade path soon to avoid logjams and potential flight restrictions.
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