Overview
Avionics Place lists its shop at Chicago/Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Illinois. The operator says it began at Dacy Airport in 1974 and moved to Rockford in 1981. Its current pages describe avionics installation, equipment sales, bench repair, and pitot-static checks. The company also says it works on general aviation and experimental aircraft. These are provider statements, not an independent review of its work or a guarantee that a particular aircraft can be accommodated.
The provider describes itself as a Part 145 repair shop. That qualification is operator-reported here, not independently verified against a current FAA record. Ask which certificate, ratings, and limitations cover the exact work before authorizing a repair.
Published services
The shop describes avionics installations ranging from equipment replacement to panel modifications and upgrades. Its website says the facility can work on certified and experimental aircraft and lists a service and bench-repair department for avionics. The pages reviewed do not provide a complete capability list by manufacturer, model, or part number. Send the shop the aircraft model, serial number, equipment make and model, and a concise description of the issue when asking whether it can perform a job.
Avionics Place also publishes pitot-static service at its Rockford facility. The website describes mobile pitot-static checks within a 75-mile radius, subject to a minimum of five aircraft and at least two weeks of notice. Confirm that the advertised mobile terms are still current, whether the aircraft qualifies, and which checks the shop will perform. The directory does not assume that a mobile visit is available for one aircraft or a specific date.
The operator does not publish a current manufacturer list on the source pages used for this profile. A general statement that the shop installs avionics does not confirm that a particular radio, transponder, autopilot, display, or experimental system is supported. Ask which part numbers and approved data apply, whether the work will be done on site, and what testing and records are included.
Credentials and source limits
The provider's About and Services pages call Avionics Place a certified Part 145 repair shop. No current certificate number or rating list is included in the material reviewed here. The FAA distinguishes a repair-station certificate and its approved scope from an operator's general description of avionics work. Confirm the current record and ask which rating or function covers the planned repair or installation.
The company lists a Rockford airport location and its website provides an address. The directory shows the city and airport name but does not establish airside entry, hangar access, parking, or permission to taxi to the shop. Contact the provider and airport before bringing an aircraft.
Rates and scheduling
The public pages describe some pitot-static work as offered at a fixed rate but do not publish the numeric amount in the material reviewed. Ask for the current price and what the check includes. The pages do not provide standard avionics installation rates, bench-repair prices, or general turnaround times. Request a written estimate that identifies labor, parts, testing, shipping if applicable, and how extra work is approved.
What to verify before scheduling
- Confirm the exact aircraft and equipment are within the shop's current capability.
- Ask whether the requested task is covered by its current repair-station ratings.
- For a mobile check, confirm the service area, aircraft minimum, notice period, and test scope.
- Ask what records and test results will be provided.
- Confirm price, parts availability, and expected downtime directly with the shop.