Pitot-Static, Transponder, ADS-B and ELT Certifications
FAR 91.411 · 91.413 · 91.225 · 91.207(d) · Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP)
The 24-month altimeter and transponder certifications every IFR aircraft needs are repair-station work at Islander Aviation. Our limited instrument and radio ratings cover the FAR 91.411 pitot-static and altimeter tests, 91.413 transponder tests, 91.225 ADS-B Out performance verification and 91.207(d) ELT inspections on the aircraft listed below — including a range of helicopters and Cessna, Beechcraft and other types for which we do instrumentation only.
Aircraft Covered — instrumentation only
Fixed-wing
Instrumentation-only rows
Models: Beechcraft 390 Premier; Cessna 172, 182, 300, 337, 400 series
Engines: Plus every aircraft on our airframe list (Beechcraft, Piper PA-28, Cessna 208, Cirrus, Diamond, Epic)
Airbus Helicopters
Instrumentation-only
Models: H125, EC120, EC130, EC135, EC145 series
Engines: No airframe, powerplant or rotor work on these makes
Bell, MD and Robinson
Instrumentation-only
Models: Bell 205, 206, 212, 214, 222, 230, 407, 412, 427, 429, 430, 505; MD 500, 600; Robinson R22, R44, R66
Engines: No airframe, powerplant or rotor work on these makes
Services Offered
- FAR 91.411 altimeter, static system and automatic altitude reporting tests (Part 43 Appendix E)
- FAR 91.413 ATC transponder tests (Part 43 Appendix F)
- FAR 91.225 ADS-B Out performance verification and FAA PAPR review
- FAR 91.207(d) ELT inspection, battery and function check
- Replacement of altimetry and transponder system components
- Static system leak troubleshooting and repair
- Encoder, altimeter and transponder swaps and configuration
Certification Intervals
Each certification is valid for 24 calendar months; an ELT inspection is annual.
| Item | Interval | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Altimeter / static system (91.411) | 24 months | Required for IFR flight; includes the altitude encoder |
| Transponder (91.413) | 24 months | Required for any transponder-equipped aircraft |
| ADS-B Out (91.225) | With each 91.413 test | Performance verification against the FAA's PAPR report |
| ELT (91.207(d)) | 12 months | Inspection, battery date and function check |
Why Islander
Done Under the Certificate
Instrument and radio ratings mean the signature is the repair station's, not a workaround.
South Florida Location
Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP), minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
Transparent Pricing
Written estimates before work starts, no surprises.
Room to Work
22,400 sq ft across three hangars.
Garmin Authorized Dealer
Airframe and avionics in one shop.
Owner-Operated
As a pilot and aircraft owner, our CEO understands your priorities firsthand. You get direct access to decision-makers, not a call center.
Related: Garmin
Part 145 and Part 91 — who signs the work
Under our Part 145 certificate on this page: Limited instrument and limited radio ratings — FAR 91.411 altimeter and static system tests, 91.413 transponder tests, 91.225 ADS-B Out verification and 91.207(d) ELT inspections, including replacement of altimetry and transponder components, on the makes and models in the capability list (Beechcraft 390; Cessna 172/182/300/337/400; Airbus H125, EC120/130/135/145; Bell 205–505; MD 500/600; Robinson R22/R44/R66; and all aircraft on the airframe list). No airframe, powerplant or propeller work on the instrumentation-only makes.
Islander Aviation (BMV Air Center LLC) is an FAA Part 145 repair station, certificate 6KFR481C, with limited airframe, engine, instrument and radio ratings. Our FAA-accepted Capability List (Rev. 8, 29 September 2026) covers airframe inspections, repairs and alterations on Beechcraft, Piper, Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond Aircraft, Epic Aircraft aircraft; inspections and minor repair of Lycoming, Continental, Austro Engine, Pratt & Whitney Canada engines; and pitot-static, transponder, ADS-B and ELT certifications on the listed makes. Overhauls are not performed under the certificate.
Anything not covered under our Part 145 capability list — King Air, Citation and Pilatus airframes, for example — is still performed by Islander Aviation, as Part 91 maintenance signed off by our FAA-certificated A&P and IA mechanics. Engine overhauls are coordinated with a specialist engine shop.