KFD 840 Massively Discounted For A Lucky Few

[davidfreedman]

I finally finished a flux valve replacement at Able Avionics (KVNY) today...more details on that in a separate thread.  Apparently Bendix/King is trying to get one demo unit out to each airport (I assume those with reasonable traffic).  The avionics shop wll sell you the unit for $6800 + installation if you agree to let them show it to prospective customers every now and then.  The constraint is that you have to be on the field where the avionics shop is located. 

[HopePilot]

That's downright tempting (if I had the money).  No avionics shops (or prospective customers) here at Burbank though...  Were you happy with Able?  I'm always looking for places to take the plane.  

Do you have a place for oil changes in our area?  I'm not happy with my mechanic.

[davidfreedman]

I've been happy with Able and would recommend them though I haven't really put them to the test.  They did a software upgrade + new antenna on my 480 and then this latest flux valve replacement.  One big benefit is that you can drop off and pick up at Pentastar (FBO right next door) any time of day/weekend which is good for us working class folk that can't get in during their normal operating hours.

For the 3 years that I've had 1171P, I've had most servicing including annuals done by a gentleman at KTOA, Rob Riter of Riter Aviation (http://riteraviation.com/).  He's a CFII, IA and former Mooney owner.  He's been entirely impeccable.  Just don't get turned off when he tries to upsell you into renting one of his twins...he's got a young flight school and always promoting.

 

[HopePilot]

Many thanks David.

[PTK]

Where did you hear about this promotion for the 840.  I'd be interested.  Cannot find on web anywhere. Thanks.

[davidfreedman]

Christine at Able Avionics ((818) 779-0265) offered it to me and characterize it as a "dealer demo" and then explained it to me.  She said that she could do one plane at this price and that it has to be on the field.  It's the sort of thing where you'd conctact your authorized dealer and see if they've got one out yet or not.  If not, tell them to contact Bendix and inquire.  If that doesn't work, let me know and I'll find out who Christine's contact is and pass it along.