Greg Farris wrote:

In article , says...


When I read a message like this it scares me to think you're sharing IFR
airspace. Hopefully, it's in not in conjested airspace.

I don't see why it should be a big deal. ATC has the capability to
receive multiple idents simultaneously. I would imagine most
controllers can deal with this kind of problem without skipping a beat -
even if you're VFR and not in contact with ATC.


I appreciate (as usual) Tim's comment, however it may be a bit over the
top. After all, we're talking about an IDENT button stuck behind a
faceplate. The OP showed a cautious attitude by posting his question here
in the first place. In the end, ATC will be able to tell you immediately if
your transponder is OK, and if the IDENT is working, inop, or stuck ON.

G Faris

My take is that once a transponder acts up like that, it's time to have it
bench checked. With a light aircraft panel mount, the owner could certainly
remove the unit and take it to the avionics shop.

In military aviation or the airlines, it would be a log book write up and the
professional mechs would probably remove it and take it to the avionics shop.