Transponder

My King KT-76A transponder has a stuck "Ident" button.
It stuck when activated for ATC on the last flight and the button appears to
have colapsed sideways underneath the cover panel. It is no longer visible
in the opening now. ATC says the unit indicates an "Indent" signal
presently.
Does this require an avionics shop to repair or could it be a simple matter
such as removing the unit, then remove the cover plate and look for a
colapsed return spring?
Thanks,
Tom

Tom Cummings wrote:

My King KT-76A transponder has a stuck "Ident" button.
It stuck when activated for ATC on the last flight and the button appears to
have colapsed sideways underneath the cover panel. It is no longer visible
in the opening now. ATC says the unit indicates an "Indent" signal
presently.
Does this require an avionics shop to repair or could it be a simple matter
such as removing the unit, then remove the cover plate and look for a
colapsed return spring?
Thanks,
Tom

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.

wrote:
Tom Cummings wrote:

My King KT-76A transponder has a stuck "Ident" button.
It stuck when activated for ATC on the last flight and the button appears to
have colapsed sideways underneath the cover panel. It is no longer visible
in the opening now. ATC says the unit indicates an "Indent" signal
presently.
Does this require an avionics shop to repair or could it be a simple matter
such as removing the unit, then remove the cover plate and look for a
colapsed return spring?
Thanks,
Tom

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.

Man Tim, don't you think you being a bit of a jerk? The guy just
asked a simple question . . .

Tom, I'd suggest you wait for someone with something useful to say
to reply.

Martin

Whit wrote:

wrote:
Tom Cummings wrote:

My King KT-76A transponder has a stuck "Ident" button.
It stuck when activated for ATC on the last flight and the button appears to
have colapsed sideways underneath the cover panel. It is no longer visible
in the opening now. ATC says the unit indicates an "Indent" signal
presently.
Does this require an avionics shop to repair or could it be a simple matter
such as removing the unit, then remove the cover plate and look for a
colapsed return spring?
Thanks,
Tom

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.

Man Tim, don't you think you being a bit of a jerk? The guy just
asked a simple question . . .

Simple is the operative word. If he can't afford to have an avionics shop repair
his transponder, then he shouldn't be sharing the airspace with me where TCAS
depends upon his properly maintaining his transponder.

Whit wrote:

wrote:
Tom Cummings wrote:

My King KT-76A transponder has a stuck "Ident" button.
It stuck when activated for ATC on the last flight and the button
appears to
have colapsed sideways underneath the cover panel. It is no longer
visible
in the opening now. ATC says the unit indicates an "Indent" signal
presently.
Does this require an avionics shop to repair or could it be a simple
matter
such as removing the unit, then remove the cover plate and look for a
colapsed return spring?
Thanks,
Tom

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.

Man Tim, don't you think you being a bit of a jerk? The guy just
asked a simple question . . .

Tim's good for that!

Matt Barrow wrote:

Tim's good for that!

When logic and rebuttal fails, personal attack usally makes some folks feel
good.

Simple is the operative word.

Look in a mirror, see simple.

If he can't afford to have an avionics shop repair
his transponder, then he shouldn't be sharing the airspace with me where TCAS
depends upon his properly maintaining his transponder.

Financial capability is hardly the only possible explanation for his interest in
repairing the box himself. Some people, myself included, like to do things for
themselves. Obviously, this has to be done judiciously in the aviation context
but that doesn't mean minor things can't be dealt with. The OP is trying to
find out if this is a minor thing.

You would benefit from reading a book called "Millionaire Next Door." For all
you know, the OP might be one of them.

There is also one called "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten."
Among its admonitions a "Don't hit people." and "Say you're sorry when
you hurt somebody."

Jeez I hate these off-topic posts. I'll stop now.

Mitty wrote:


Simple is the operative word.

Look in a mirror, see simple.

If he can't afford to have an avionics shop repair
his transponder, then he shouldn't be sharing the airspace with me where TCAS
depends upon his properly maintaining his transponder.

Financial capability is hardly the only possible explanation for his interest in
repairing the box himself. Some people, myself included, like to do things for
themselves. Obviously, this has to be done judiciously in the aviation context
but that doesn't mean minor things can't be dealt with. The OP is trying to
find out if this is a minor thing.

All of that is a real stretch.

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.

- Ray

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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