If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
KX155 KX 155A Anybody know the difference?
The KX155 in my "new" airplane (Helio Courier) seems to have bitten the
dust. It looks like an old POS and I am trying to figure out what to do. What are the functional differences between the KX155, KX165 and the KX155A and KX165A? The airplane has a Garmin 300XL as #1 and a switching relay to allow the 300XL or the KX155 to drive the HSI. I am trying to decide what to do. My options a A: #1 Garmin 430 #2 KX155 Get rid of the "GPS/NAV" switch/annunciator box B: Same as A but with 530. Pricey, but I could just buy the tray and connectors and shuttle the 530 in my MU-2 back and forth until Garmin has WAAS and then buy a 530A for the MU-2. This has the advantage of presumably saving the cost of the WAAS upgrade thereby reducing the 530 premium somewhat. C: #1 Currently installed 300XL. #2 KX 155 or 165 I would prefer the 165 since I can get rid of the converter box that drives the HSI. Keep the GPS/NAV switch/annunciator box The advantage of going with a 430 or 530 is that I have flown them for 800+ hrs and am comfortable with the operating logic. I can't say the same about the 300X:L. Cost is an issue. This is a second airplane and I anticipate using it 95% VFR. I would rather spend the money on floats or skis :-). Since the airplane may be left unattended in the backcountry for days at a time, I would also like avionics that are not very attractive to a thief. What do you think? Mike MU-2 |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
weight difference | Lou Parker | Home Built | 7 | October 27th 04 02:42 AM |
The main difference between Europe and USA | noname | Military Aviation | 0 | May 31st 04 03:23 AM |
Difference in a Lycoming 65 vs. Contenintal 65 | JR | Home Built | 1 | November 29th 03 03:20 PM |
KX155 Pinouts | Richard Kelly | Owning | 1 | September 3rd 03 04:24 PM |
Mode S Transponders - Can ATC tell the difference? | Doodybutch | Owning | 2 | August 10th 03 06:21 AM |