Transponder inspection required

[1901]

For an airplane that’s transponder equipped but outside the 24 month inspection, can it be flown as a non-transponder equipped aircraft? Reading 14 CFR 91.215, I’d think yes. 91.413 seems a little more questionable. Any thoughts on the answer?

My assumption based off of 91.215(c) is that the aircraft is no longer maintained per 91.413, so non-transponder rules apply.

 

[ArnoldPalmer]

Mark it as "Inop" and fly? That might work... Might not be able to go to Class Bravo.

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[Clip4]

The aircraft may be operated with the transponder off outside the Mode C veil of Bravo, outside and not over Class C and under 10,000 MSL (except 2500 AGL). ATC can approve operations with no transponder for B and C.

 

[denverpilot]

It can also be operated in much of that airspace with prior approval of the controlling facility, along with a ferry permit as needed, to take it to a maintenance facility.