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Generally a couple days to a week depending on what needs repairs. If there's little found, it can be in and out in a few days. If there's major overhauls (eg prop overhaul, etc) you will be down for the time it takes to do the overhaul (usually 2-3 weeks). It's best to pre-schedule things well in advance (at least a month out). Most overhauls will put you down for a few weeks, and major unexpected things can keep you down for in excess of a month.

You probably need a Model G502A DG for the accuflite system. (made by Edo Aire, Sigma Tek or RC Allen). Any long part number 1U262-005-xx should be compatible (such as 1U262-005-20). The folks at Brittain Industries are very helpful and can confirm the needed parts compatible with your system.

Got one. Install went smooth, and oh, is it nice to set the heading bug and have the autopilot follow it!

You and me both!

Nope. The Accutrak only couples to nav instruments. You need the Accuflite to couple to a DG.

Ah! So you're the lucky guy that caught that ebay listing! Hope it works well for you. I'm in a similar situation - my DG is slowly going, and I figgured that now's the time to consider an upgrade. The people at Brittain are very helpful.

Hi Mike! See: http://www.brittainautopilots.com/PRODUCTS.htm The Brittain Autopilot that came standard on Mooneys consists of a baisc stability system (BSS). There's add on components to allow the autopilot to do more: ->The B11 Accutrack adds the capability to track a nav instrument (ndb/vor/...). ->The B12 Accuflite adds the capability to fly a heading. They are no longer manufactured, so they are only available used.

I'd like to add the Accuflite component to my Brittain Autopilot, and need the DG Adaptor (P/N 280-003-500 Model BI-818). If you're trying to sell one or know someone is ... please send me a message. Thanks!