LANCECASPER

I did - that was an old picture of the panel with both Garmins in it. I have the AXP340 transponder so I am sending out ADS-B. I receive in on an iPad, Garmin 796. The Garmin 430W is still for sale.

I have an pre-order Avidyne 440 which should be here soon. I already replaced the GNS530W with an Avidyne IFD 540.

I've landed at IAH many times with no problems. I've always been treated well and shuttled over to the main terminal to pick up a passenger.

Garmin Aera 796 (this is the one that has the GXM40 XM antenna with which you can subscribe to XM weather and/or XM Radio Infotainment). Touch screen, pinch and zoom. Or you can pair it via Bluetooth to a GDL 39 - it will give you ADS-B weather and traffic without the XM subscription cost. Also if you pair it with the GDL39 3D you get AHRS.) Synthetic Vision. Geo-Referenced approach plates. It can be used in portrait or landsape mode. Excellent Condition It has the DC connection with cigarette lighter plug and the take home mount with AC power which makes updates and practicing with the unit convenient. EXCELLENT CONDITION. SOLD PM me or e-mail me at lancecasper@me.com

Garmin 430W has been in one hangared airplane since new. Tray, backplate and all books included. Excellent condition. No issues - this was the number 2 GPS/NAV/COM. Many GNS 430's on the market were the primary GPS and subject to much more use and wear. 28v. $6900 including shipping in the U.S.

Yes it sold

I bought a new Bravo in 1996 and got two sets.

Some good videos http://www.avidyne.com/landing/ifd540/index.asp Simulator for an Apple iPad at the App Store http://www.avidyne.com/products/ifd540/ipad-app.asp Request a PC Simulator for an IFD540 http://www.avidyne.com/products/ifd540/demo-sim-signup.asp

This article under Panel screws explains how to reseal the screw. Some have mentioned that if you use a countersunk washer with the screw it will be a better seal. http://www.donmaxwell.com/publications/MAPA_TEXT/_overlay/Fuel%20Tank%20Repair_How%20We%20Fix%20Them%202-05.htm

I have a set inside a Velcro hide-a-key on the back of an access panel. I figured finding a philips screwdriver is more likely than getting a set of Mooney keys cut somewhere.

They weren't. The last medium body Mooneys (Allegro (J) or Encore (K) ) were produced in 1998. Then came the S model (Eagle) in 1999. Model Chronology.pdf Mooney Product_History_Chart.pdf

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What cameras and mounts do you use?

I copied that from clicking on the warranty tab on the page where the battery was found. Maybe aircraft spruce has it wrong. Gill's website doesn't show a warranty. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/gill11-13534.php#

http://mooneyspace.com/topic/15597-flap-indicator-backlight/

I went and looked at it personally in April. Tanks are leaking, shock discs are original, paint is much rougher than the pictures show, oxygen tank is timed out, turn coordinator is inop, the LED display is going on the KLN89B, TKS is suspect - does not distribute all the way across on either side. Times in the ad are a year ago in October. Total time is now 3827.9, meaning engine time is now around 1650 TT. Of course it is out of annual so there's an unknown there as well.

The Eagle has a STEC 30 so it won't track a glideslope or do a LNAV approach. For a simple autopilot with altitude hold the 30 is OK and if it's combined with GPSS it makes cross country flights easy. I had an STEC 55x in a partnership on a Piper Mirage and an STEC 550 in a partnership on a Piper Meridian. They are ok, but still no match for a King that has a nice firm turn on a localizer intercept or a decisive descent on a glideslope capture. The STEC in both of those airplanes hunted around for a course at times - even with a trip to the factory in Mineral Wells. If ATC brought you in above the glidepath you were going to hand fly the approach. Instructors for SIMCOM, the company that does recurrent training in those airplanes nicknamed the STEC autopilot S-TURN as the course intercept was vague at best.

The deal breaker for me on the Eagle would be the autopilot. The STEC is not up to the standards and speed of the airplane. That would be very expensive to change out.

http://www.mooneypilots.com/mapalog/prepurchase_inspections.html http://www.mooneypilots.com/mapalog/prepurchasehowwhy.html http://www.lasar.com/sales/checklist.asp https://mooneym20.wordpress.com/2012/12/25/project-mooney/dsc_0058/ http://home.comcast.net/~mjcoyle/aviation/mooney-primer.html

Gill 7243-14 and Concorde 24-15 are the same price http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/gill11-13534.php# http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/rg2415.php?clickkey=915735 The Gill warranty: The manufacturer will replace with a new battery without charge (except for transportation) any battery which fails in service within 90 days. Addition of any chemical other than water or battery grade sulfuric acid voids this warranty. After expiration of Service Guarantee, adjustment will be made on pro-rata basis based on unused months of service. Batteries that are broken, discharged or fail due to freezing or abuse are not covered. The Concorde warranty: Warranty Coverages Should the CB Series or RG Series battery fail within the first 180 days from the date of installation or 300 hours of operation, whichever occurs first, it will be replaced by the distributor free of charge to the customer. As a reciprocating engine starting battery or as a standby battery for essential power, the Concorde aircraft battery is warranted for two years (730 days) from the date of installation or for 1200 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Should the battery fail after 180 days or 300 hours, but within two years (730 days) or 1200 hours of operation, the battery will be replaced or credit issued for a pro rata amount based on the days or operating hours of useful service life, whichever is greater.

I bought my first Bravo in '96 and changed Gills every two years, not by choice. On the next Bravo, after the first Gills went bad I went with Concordes and no problems for years. On the Ovation I have now it had Gills installed in 2014 before I bought it. I kept a battery minder on them, didn't have any problems, but two weeks ago decided to replace with Concordes and the correct Battery Minder (S5). If anyone wants a great deal on two 2014 Gill G-243 and you live around San Antonio let me know. They will be cheap.

I would go with a portable GPS instead. Leave the compass that's in there right where it is to be legal, but if your DG or HSI goes, I'd much rather have the accuracy of a portable GPS for heading than any compass.

There's only one that will work with a GDL 39 3D - that's Garmin Pilot. If you've already bought it for your iPad it's free for your iPhone.

Just to back that up for the Lycoming TIO-540-AF1B engine, this says either the 48110 or the 48111: http://vargaair.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/oil_filter_app_chart.pdf

I had a couple Bravos over the years - it's the 48110.