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The End Of The Road For High-Priced Avionics

Thats my prediction for the coming years and we can all thank the FAA. Thats because the agency has a welcomed shift in mentality when it comes to certifying avionics, which of course has a direct effect on pricing. The reality check is that avionics technology has changed since the bad old days of analog equipment, and the long drawn out TSO pathway to certification is finally coming to an end.

Larry Anglisano
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That’s my prediction for the coming years and we can all thank the FAA. That’s because the agency has a welcomed shift in mentality when it comes to certifying avionics, which of course has a direct effect on pricing. The reality check is that avionics technology has changed since the bad old days of analog equipment, and the long drawn out TSO pathway to certification is finally coming to an end. Prediction number two: Manufacturers who continue to certify products via the old-school TSO will be at a serious price disadvantage in the marketplace. Buyers will surely vote with their wallets.

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Larry Anglisano

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.