DCarlton

20 years and I’ve never had an answer to that. Good luck. I think it depends on your mechanic. I’d like the F answer too.

What the heck happened to the bladders?

Anyone know if the old thermometer probe stuck through the windscreen can be removed if I have two digital OAT gages (EDM730 and AV30). What paper trail would allow you to remove it? On one hand it keeps my cover on; on the other hand it keeps my cover on. I’d definitely like it removed if I install a new windscreen. Thanks.

This thread has me reconsidering bladders… hoping to never deal with tanks again after my reseal this Sep. Will have to ask again how many folks encounter repairs in the first 10 years.

Curious. Where did you run your ground wire? Wish I had a neat ground block of some sort on both sides of the plane with extra capacity. Ground wires seem to be randomly all over the place.

Update. According to Uavionix, approval for the certified version of AV Link is down to a few weeks. I'll probably put down a deposit.

Will cross my fingers and keep that in mind. I've got a few Navy and Coast Guard technical contacts. Will see if they have an opinion. Looks like Airtex has a strong presence in the Marine market as well.

I’ve had an ACK ELT 04 for years. Never gone off randomly. Perhaps it’s not working?

A friend explained it to me last night exactly the same way. It’s an interesting use of terminology. I’d like to hear how that’s taught in the classroom. Guessing…. It doesn’t have to make sense; it’s the government. But it does make sure it gets read.

According to a response I received from Uavionix, the latest software update is not "required" if you aren't having any issues. I've now asked why they use the term "mandatory" in the service bulletin if it's not required. Seems like it would have been recommended instead of advertised as being mandatory. Lawyers?

After spending more for the C, I think I can wait… now the DG configuration is something I’d like to experiment with.

I just feel better closing the vents and eye balls when I park the airplane. Probably more emotional than practical. Was surprised to find these ports open.

I have that same valve on the starboard side. Can’t remember where that tube goes. Will take another look while the seats are out.

That would make sense. Forced cooling for the avionics but I don't see a place for connections on the other end. Perhaps the open end was just secured in place behind the radios? I'm thinking about capping those ports. I have an avionics fan now.

Those ports are behind my interior carpeted panel. They're open to the exterior. That schematic is all I could find in the parts manual to identify the configuration. I have the eyeball and the two ports.

On my pilot's side Air Intake Scoop, there are two vertical outlet ports before the vent eye ball. With the eye ball closed, you still get full flow through those outlets. Any idea where those are supposed to go or whether there used to be SCAT tube attached? Don't see anything in the parts manual. Please see pdf file for exact location. Thanks. Inlet Scoop Outlets .pdf

I flew with the Gregorie cover for a long time with the PTT integrated into the cover. Now I'm flying with something very similar but it was made by a local aircraft interior shop. Same concept. I'd rather the PTT switch be more secure but it's OK. My PC system still works.

Interesting data point. I replaced mine about 15 years ago and I need a new one. Considered ordering two but this one should outlast me.

There are at least three threads on this same topic now. Would be nice to have them all integrated for reference. Here's two of them including the 7 pager...

I’ll have to get a Windows laptop. I’m an Apple user. I like the idea of a separate harness but not sure I’ll be able to get to the small screws on the connector without removing the AV30. Wish they had used a sliding clip similar to Garmin to hold the connector on or long thumbscrews; something you can feel and don’t need to see.

AV Link is not blessed for the certified version yet. Will definitely wait.

Not now. There is an option to add wires to the harness to support a computer interface (requires rework). AV Link is not certified yet so it’s not available for the AV30C. IMO Uavionix should suspend sales and recall any AV30s at distributors if an update is characterized as “mandatory”. With that said, most of the improvements for this update appear to be associated with DG installations but a couple address improved AI functionality. I’ll probably get on the wait list for AV Link, fly for a while and kick the can down the road before any changes are made. If I had known the software needed updating before powering it up and seeing the software version, I wouldn’t have installed it. Live and learn to be more paranoid and vigilante than usual.

Discovered during AV30 installation that the Uavionix software is already out of date. AV30 purchased in Mar. New software released in Feb. Ggggggrrrrrr. I had hoped to fly with this thing for while without having to touch it. Now I’m trying to decide how best to plan for updates; take it out and deal with breaking the pitot static system every time, modify the original harness, go with the new AV link. It’s nearly impossible to see or get to the screws on the connector with it mounted. Am I the only person on M/S that this sort of thing bothers? Are these digital devices really better? Verdict is still out for me. &$#@ing software updates.

Heads up all. I just placed an order with LASAR after being on the wait list for several months. Heather is taking a 50% deposit via credit card. Estimated 35 weeks lead time. If you foresee needing one, recommend calling her now: Heather S., Lasar Inc. 541-398-7430- Direct Line 707-263-0412, #2 Parts Dept.

Heads up all! Heather is taking orders at LASAR right now. I just placed an order after being on the wait list for several months. 35 week lead time. Call her at: Heather S., Lasar Inc. 541-398-7430- Direct Line 707-263-0412, #2 Parts Dept.