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Yep....been discussed and cussed many times.

If you fly where Mode C is required today, generally you will need ADS-B in 2020.....unless....

Cliff notes:  ADS-B needs a WAAS GPS source (some temporary exceptions).  This source can be internal-built into the transponder, or external (as in a GNS 430).

                   ADS-B can be an "all-in-one" box for ADS-B in and out, or partial solutions which provide only the mandatory "out" portion.

                   ADS-B can be anywhere from about $2000 for a bare bones solution, to about $60,000 for a commercial jetliner solution.  Take your pick.  Generally, about $5000 will give you what you need, but speculation is that the price will fall.

There are many threads on this subject here on Mooneyspace and other aviation web-sites.

 

 

 

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Asked this exact question at the avionics shop when I had my IFR certification done a couple of days ago. He told me the least expensive at the moment was the system that has the GPS built in (I don't have WAAS). Would be around $4000 installed. He also made the point to tell me not to wait until the last minute. Guess he figures they'll be busy around that time.

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20 minutes ago, glafaille said:

Mooneymite-

Great job of condensing ADS-B into as few words as possible.

+1

FWIW, there are solutions that do not require an avionics shop, such as the Freeflight RANGR and Navworx. Their approval is a simple STC that can be done and signed off by your local IA if he's game. 

This opens the possibility of owner assistance and significant cost savings, particularly if you are willing to remove and install your own interior (a task that nearly all mechanics hate).

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I have a GNS430W (waas) so I added the GDL-88 for 5k installed.  I love it.

A friend added a self contained unit to his piper(no gps) for $3000 installed.  (NAVWORKS).  He is very happy.

 

 

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