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I have 401.37 - I was told that my SD cards are 8gb (plane is new to me...) and that the new .37 version supports these vs the older 4gb - does that sound right? I was going to order some extra SD cards so I can fully update at home and simply swap into the plane. Just confirming that 8gb is what I want - any special brand or formatting required? I found some old threads on this, but, I think everything changes w 401.37

I get a ROL error - on the PFD (G1000) - as the GFC 700 initializes, I get the ROL in the red box Funny thing is, if I turn off the autopilot power switch and recycle - everything boots up fine. Still, this has happened on 2 of my last 4 flights. Time for a new roll actuator? Sound familiar to anyone here? Thanks for thoughts...

Since the GX Mooneys first came out, we have had two big changes that have required accomodation by the platform - WAAS and adsb. WAAS was eventually handled by Mooney/Garmin (although that path may not be available now to those that didn't convert?) and then adsb was accomplished by adding a 345 transponder (wasn't the transponder originally integrated with the G1000?). Both of these solutions occurred when Mooney was operational. Problem is, we don't know what changes are likely to come in the next 20 years. Digital communications and clearance updates? New great circle routing that doesn't use fixes? Who knows. And the problem is that Mooney may not have an owner that is willing or able to fund these things (and assume liability if they fail) - or Mooney may not have an owner at all. In addition to the major FAA-led changes like WAAS and adsb, there are other changes that have come from the tech world like touch screens and bluetooth streaming for data and route updates. It takes so many years to get a system FAA approved that, by the time it gets into an airplane, it is already years behind the private sector. There are tons of jets that are stuck in this integrated platform world like the Beech premier, early falcons etc. Some of those planes have old crt screens that may not even be available anymore. Big problem. So, if a GX owner really wanted out (I am not saying we are at that point yet...), what could they do? Could someone sift through all of the functionality of the G1000 system and figure out which parts could not be handled by a system containing a display, navigators, new autopilot, audio panel and transponder? Then create a new annunciator panel and incorporate those missing things? Then get an STC for that? Then could those Bravo and Ovation GX's just kind of return to the fold and be regular Bravos and Ovations? But what about the Acclaim? It was only ever certified with a G1000 and I don't think any of the above mentioned displays, navigators etc. have a Mooney TN on their approved model list. So that one would be tougher. Curious about whether this has been discussed or if any of it might be an option?

The liabilities wouldn't be an issue. A buyer with a good lawyer would do an "asset purchase" which would not include any liabilities. We are basically just talking about the parts business here. If they are still asking $15m, then the sellers haven't come to that reality yet. But the fact that it is listed on bizquest is a clue that the regular sale process hasn't gone well. Bizquest is kind of a last resort. Best case for the Mooney community is someone buys the parts biz and continues to support the fleet. I think the parts biz is only worth half of sales - $500k. Maybe another $100k for the STC's and type certificates. Big question is, how many of the parts have to be made by proprietary molds and tooling? The parts biz is too small to continue manufacturing, I think - they would have to outsource everything. But the tooling and inventory might require a lot of space. This would be a tough deal to do, even if you could buy it all for $600k. Sorry to be the voice of doom.

Gulf Avionics? https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/3-24-2021/gulf-avionics-headquarters-kerrville-texas.shtml

Interesting discussion for me - first time poster - former C and M owner - just sold a cheyenne and looking at long bodies.... My preference has been DX series - avoiding GX for this very issue Would it be totally crazy, or even legal to buy a GX and just tear it all out? Put in a g3x, gfc500, 2 garmin navigators of your choice and call it a day?