Frank Stutzman wrote:
I have my crusty 195 attached to my 430. Should be simular.

Yes. Change the route on the 430 and it is automatically sent to the
handheld.

No cross-fill necessary.

Don't know, never noticed, and my 195 hasn't been updated in a couple of
years. On the other hand the airports or other way points don't move
change much.

Someone else will have to address this question. My avionics shop was
fine with giving me a unterminated serial cable. I put on the connector
and finished the handheld mounting to my satisfaction. Probably would
give some FSDO fits.

Thanks for your PIREP. If it plays nicely with the 195, sounds like it
should be fine with the 496. When I called my local FSDO, they stressed
that each FSDO was different in their point of view. I may take a look
around for a local avionics shop since In know my local FSDO is mostly
OK with it.

Marco