You can use also the KI206 and the KI209A without problems. (GPS and
VOR/LOC/GS)

But the GI106A is the nicer and newer unit with integrated annunciators.

You can also use the KI204 and others but only for the VOR/LOC/GS part.
NOT for GPS indication!

If you want a IFR ready installation both (GPS and VOR/LOC/GS must work!!

I would go with the GI106A.

The best would be that you let them explain why they want to use the old
or new indicators and maybe ask for reference customers.

Maik
M20J

PA34 F-GFTF wrote:
Hello,

We plan to overhaul the panel of our good old PA34 Seneca.
Unfortunately, the 2 workshops from whom we requested a quote disagree :
- one says the GNS530 we're buying can work with one of the 2 VOR/ILS
indicators currently in the plane (these are "KI something", one connected
to a KX165 and the other to a KX175B).
- the other mechanics asserts we have to buy the specific VOR/ILS indicator
from Garmin (GI 106A).

The additionnal cost is not that big (still a little more than 1K$ on a
total 30K overhaul), but I feel one of the 2 has to be wrong, and I'd rather
give this work to a competent guy.

Anybody faced this problem before when installing a GNS430 or 530 ? Is the
GI106A compulsory to function properly with it ?

Thx