The reason the firm is asking for feedback may be so they can see the
wild variations in how the field approval works and the equally wild
variations in the conclusions reached at different FSDOs on their product.

By itself, the piece of plastic is nothing more than a "shelf" or open
glovebox. Snap in a GPS and you have not violated any rules. However,
the INTENTION of putting a GPS into a plastic holder may create a
question in some inspector's mind of whether or not to approve the thing.

The reason the A&Ps are scratching their heads may be because this
represents new territory and they are trying to apply the current rules
which were made before such a device was available.

Our local (big name) shop has installed a couple of them with no
reported approval problems from the local FSDO. They are quick to point
out that you better not have the GPS installed when you pull up to get
it approved.

So, it seems we will play a little "game" of nodding and winking to each
other while this thing "finds its way" in the arcane approval process.

My question is "where do all the wires go?". Do you run them out the
front and all over the place (legal, but messy). Or, are folks stringing
them up behind the panel - secured or not (possibly illegal and
dangerous, but much neater). Anyone make a harness and multipin plug yet?

Mike