The agency estimates that between 100,000 and 160,000 general aviation aircraft will need to equip with ADS-B Out. Unless equipage rates pick up, installation shops could be overwhelmed during the rush of the final two years. To help avoid this last-minute rush and potential bottlenecks, the FAA is offering a financial incentive to owners of general aviation aircraft.
All questions or comments regarding the FAA Rebate Program should be submitted to adsbrebatehelp@faa.gov
The agency estimates that between 100,000 and 160,000 general aviation aircraft will need to equip with ADS-B Out. Unless equipage rates pick up, installation shops could be overwhelmed during the rush of the final two years. If too many operators wait, suppliers and installers will not be able to keep up with demand. This will result in a bottleneck of long wait times and possibly higher installation prices.
There are no obstacles now for owners to equip. All standards for certification and operational approvals have been in place since 2011. Additional guidance, such as operations specifications and guidance for field approval, also have been published. Approximately 1,100 certified repair stations are ready to install ADS-B avionics.
To help avoid this last-minute rush and potential bottlenecks, the FAA is offering a financial incentive to owners of general aviation aircraft.
These aircraft are defined as U.S.-registered, fixed-wing single-engine piston aircraft.
The agency is offering owners of these aircraft rebates of $500 based on their purchase of avionics that are certified to FAA Technical Standard Orders and meet the requirements of the 2010 rule.