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I have an Acclaim G1000 GFC 700. Several years ago installed a GTX345 ADSB In/Out and the Garmin GTS 825 active traffic system. Ever since, on each flight I receive multiple "traffic failed" messages. The message appears and the traffic symbols disappear for about 1-2 secs, then the system returns to normal until the next fail, which varies but can be shortly or 5 to 10 minutes. A/C has always had the latest software, units have been replaced or disabled for the flight, but the failure messages occur, on the ground and in flight. Garmin has acknowledged the failure appears in the downloaded fault logs but have no solution, so far. Interested in finding out if anyone else with similar configuration has encountered this and resolved it or, like me, is living with it. Is my situation one of one?

Dan, Because I have WAAS, GTX345 transponder without internal WAAS was ordered, but it would not talk to the G1000. Software version issue. So replacement was shipped GTX345 with internal WAAS, which necessitated another GPS antenna on the plane. I get ADSB traffic, but no weather, GPS and AHRS, which via bluetooth can go to your iPad. The GPS positioning works but I have yet to get the attitude information to display in Foreflight. Will work on this, but not really urgent since I have the SAM for attitude information. The HSI in Foreflight will provide my navigation in the unlikely event the displays go black again. On the SAM cost issue...need a little explanation. Didn't like that the SAM got it's heading input from the G1000. If the G1000 AHRS goes down - no heading. And I consider heading to be crucial. I could be wrong. So, I elected to put in a Sandel Heading source to feed the SAM. ($4,995 USD). The SAM ($8,995 USD) and installation, setup and calibration of both was $4,800 USD. Not for the faint of heart - but I love my heart and wanted to make sure it keeps beating for awhile. This just might do it. Hopes this helps. PM me anytime. Tom

Unknown. But AHRS was replaced. There's only one in the airplane, btw. A second AHRS would be a great option.

And with no Needle and Ball, pouring 310 horses on the fire, even with keeping wings level, I skidded almost 90 degrees off heading. The wet compass in a climb and turbulence is like having a bobble head doll on the dashboard. Decoration only. Make no mistake, there is no partial panel in this airplane I would have given anything for a six pack with a failed attitude indicator. You can be inverted, but without heading there is no missed approach procedure. Get above cloud and get your pulse down. Then get home and search for backups for the panel.

Newbie here. Thought I would share my panel upgrade. Decided to install SAM, for backup attitude, altitude and heading with independent AHRS for heading, after both panels went black in IMC on approach, not the best day. GTX345 Transponder which allowed me to install Garmin 825 active traffic, as well as ADSB In/Out, although not needed in Canada, yet, and no coverage except when I fly along border or into the US, TRIG Comm 3 and TRIG Transponder 2. If I could only find a place for a second engine, I would be happy.

Just joined. Based at CYKZ. 1984 M20J in 2003 to 2010. Then 2009 M20TN till now. Been with the Mooney Service Centre at CYKF since Day 1, and wouldn't go anywhere else. Nothing beats a Mooney. Sweet.