IFR GPS certification

One other thing!

There is no rule that says you cannot take avionics out before selling a
plane. It can and is done by people in your situation, though the
installation costs have to be considered.



"nobody" wrote in message
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Sorry about the x-post but didn't know where to ask the question.

I guess I've been living under a rock. I wanted to update the VFR GPS in
the panel to an IFR model. I started getting quotes on recon GNC 300XLs.
The units themselves were about 2,500-3,000. I was shocked to find out
that
I had to install an annunciator, a new indicator and approx 30 hrs labor
bringing the total cost to around 8,000. I checked several shops and got
the same story. Is it typical to spend 25% of the value of the aircraft
on
just the IFR GPS? If I installed a 530, the receiver and install would
probably cost close to 80% of the value of the aircraft.

Eddie

That's why everyone likes the 430. Everything is built in, you don't
need the external stuff. You can find used ones on ebay. If you have an
old KX-170B, the hole should fit a 430 (and it does the nav/com the
170B did). Labor depends on where you live. In California, expect to
pay around $7000 for installation and certification.

-Robert

Robert M. Gary wrote:
: That's why everyone likes the 430. Everything is built in, you don't
: need the external stuff. You can find used ones on ebay. If you have an
: old KX-170B, the hole should fit a 430 (and it does the nav/com the
: 170B did). Labor depends on where you live. In California, expect to
: pay around $7000 for installation and certification.

Shops here in New England are getting about $12K for a NEW 430 and a NEW
Garmin CDI (106?) installed and IFR certified. $3k more for a 530.
--
Aaron C.

Yes the 430 includes VOR, GS but you still need the extenal indicator
and annunciator according to the the manual I downloaded from Garmin.

"abripl" wrote in message
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Yes the 430 includes VOR, GS but you still need the extenal indicator
and annunciator according to the the manual I downloaded from Garmin.


You don't need an external annunciator if the 430 is mounted within the
pilots normal field of view.

Mike
MU-2