Lynn,

The transponder did not send out any signal. I was just visible as a
primary target moving towards NYC. The FAA did not know that homeland
security looked into this too - they are obviously independend.

I am not 100% sure about the mode C violation - It might have been
another violation - I was quite overwhelmed when I talked to the FAA the
first couple times. After being able to tell them that I have a work
order for a transponder replacement they turned into quite helpful
people. After I landed at home I called again and talked to the quality
service manager and he told me that I can consider everything closed and
that I could refer to him if I run into any other problems.

Ralf

-----Original Message-----
From: Lynn Farnsworth [mailto:farnsworth@charter.net]
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4:55 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: RE: [LML] ensure your transponder works

Ralf,

You said it was a mode c violation. Was it only the altitude reporting
function that was inop or the was the transponder inop as well?

Lynn


When I landed the airport stuff came up immediately and told me to call
NY FAA. They filed then a Mode C violation and told me not to move the
plane without permission.