Jim Burns
December 23rd 05, 07:31 PM
Just an update on the repairs to our autopilot DG.
It was overhauled about 18 months ago so the 12 month warranty had expired.
Instead of doing a full overhaul, we opted to do a IRAN, or Inspect, Repair
As Necessary. An exchange unit was available from the Gyro House for $625,
$1200 core charge plus shipping both ways, but we still opted to have ours
repaired. (closer, faster, cheaper, no core charge with $1200 of our $$
hanging out there) Removal and reinstall labor was billed at $170 and total
repairs done by Milwaukee Instrument cost $239 for a total of $409 including
all shipping and taxes. Total for an exchange, r&r would have been $795.
So did we "save" $386?? I don't know, time will tell, but hopefully we
"delayed" it.
YMMV
Jim
It was overhauled about 18 months ago so the 12 month warranty had expired.
Instead of doing a full overhaul, we opted to do a IRAN, or Inspect, Repair
As Necessary. An exchange unit was available from the Gyro House for $625,
$1200 core charge plus shipping both ways, but we still opted to have ours
repaired. (closer, faster, cheaper, no core charge with $1200 of our $$
hanging out there) Removal and reinstall labor was billed at $170 and total
repairs done by Milwaukee Instrument cost $239 for a total of $409 including
all shipping and taxes. Total for an exchange, r&r would have been $795.
So did we "save" $386?? I don't know, time will tell, but hopefully we
"delayed" it.
YMMV
Jim