WX500 System, complete.

[Aerodon]

Well actually I have two systems, and I only need one for my upgrade project.  100% complete with processor, antenna, mounting trays, doublers, gaskets, connectors etc:

1) Excellent used system, pre wired for installation $3,200

2) New old stock - $4,400 - still sealed in the factory bag.

These will display on most PFD's, MFD's, GPS's and now the L3 Lynx 'Transponder'.

Don

supercub180@gmail.com

 

 

 

[TWinter]

Don,

Any idea on the # labor hours to install this on Aspen?

 

-Tom

[Aerodon]

Tom,

Are you handy, can you help your installer?  The following needs to be done:

1) Install antenna - technically you are supposed to get an L3 skin mapper and find a good place.  Practically we took a chance and installed the antenna on the lower rear fuselage as far away from electrical 'stuff' that we could and it worked fine - no spurious lightning when using strobes, gear, autopilot etc. This can be quick and easy - 1 hour? The antenna comes with a doubler, but some installations might require a riveted doubler.

2) Install processor - if you have a rear avionics tray and space - this is easy - only 4 mounting screws.  1 hour?  But it can get more complicated, I've seen the processors hung upside down up against the bulkhead in a Mooney.  Look in your tail cone / avionics area and see what you have got.

3) Run the wires - power/ground and RS232 to the front.  This is labour intensive, depending on how hard it is to remove all the upholstery and panels required.  My partner and I spent one saturday morning running the pre made harness from the back of our seneca to the front.

4) connect to power and ground.  If you have a spare space for a breaker on your avionics buss, - fairly easy.

5) Connect to the Aspen - I have not done one, but the Sandel was only one 3 core shielded wire that interfaces to the unit.  Then setting up the Sandel to communicate with the WX500.

6) you can wire up a second output but only one device can control the WX500.  You can also wire a remote clear and an inhibit line to inhibit operation when the transponder o DME pulses.  We did not, and did not have any issues.

Google WX500 Installation Manual and I'm sure you will find one.  Or send me an email (supercub180@gmail.com) and I'll send a link.

The used harness I have is very long and in very good condition.  I don't think you installer would have a problem with it.  But its not a lot of labour or wire to make a new one.

 

Don

 

[TWinter]

13 minutes ago, Aerodon said:

Tom,

Are you handy, can you help your installer?  The following needs to be done:

1) Install antenna - technically you are supposed to get an L3 skin mapper and find a good place.  Practically we took a chance and installed the antenna on the lower rear fuselage as far away from electrical 'stuff' that we could and it worked fine - no spurious lightning when using strobes, gear, autopilot etc. This can be quick and easy - 1 hour? The antenna comes with a doubler, but some installations might require a riveted doubler.

2) Install processor - if you have a rear avionics tray and space - this is easy - only 4 mounting screws.  1 hour?  But it can get more complicated, I've seen the processors hung upside down up against the bulkhead in a Mooney.  Look in your tail cone / avionics area and see what you have got.

3) Run the wires - power/ground and RS232 to the front.  This is labour intensive, depending on how hard it is to remove all the upholstery and panels required.  My partner and I spent one saturday morning running the pre made harness from the back of our seneca to the front.

4) connect to power and ground.  If you have a spare space for a breaker on your avionics buss, - fairly easy.

5) Connect to the Aspen - I have not done one, but the Sandel was only one 3 core shielded wire that interfaces to the unit.  Then setting up the Sandel to communicate with the WX500.

6) you can wire up a second output but only one device can control the WX500.  You can also wire a remote clear and an inhibit line to inhibit operation when the transponder o DME pulses.  We did not, and did not have any issues.

Google WX500 Installation Manual and I'm sure you will find one.  Or send me an email (supercub180@gmail.com) and I'll send a link.

The used harness I have is very long and in very good condition.  I don't think you installer would have a problem with it.  But its not a lot of labour or wire to make a new one.

 

Don

 

They just finished with the Aspens. I have GDL88, but no weather on my Aspens. Just The 750 as GDL 88 weather. I'm sure they will know how much room if any is left. I'll give them a shout and see what they have to say about it. I think Chris has one hooked up to his Aspens and seems to like it.

Thanks,

 

-Tom

[Marauder]

6 hours ago, TWinter said:

They just finished with the Aspens. I have GDL88, but no weather on my Aspens. Just The 750 as GDL 88 weather. I'm sure they will know how much room if any is left. I'll give them a shout and see what they have to say about it. I think Chris has one hooked up to his Aspens and seems to like it.

Thanks,

 

-Tom

Tom -- I do have a WX-500 installed (purchased from Aerodon). I found the installation quote. Looks like it was $1950 to install it. Guessing it was at $80 or $90/hr labor rate. The WX-500 will display on the MFD without an unlock software. If you want it on the PFD, you will need to pay around $800 for the unlock code. 

Your GDL-88 will display on the Aspens but you will need to pay for the unlock code for the MFD. The RTX-345 will eventually display as well, but also with an unlock code required. 

[TWinter]

11 hours ago, Marauder said:

Tom -- I do have a WX-500 installed (purchased from Aerodon). I found the installation quote. Looks like it was $1950 to install it. Guessing it was at $80 or $90/hr labor rate. The WX-500 will display on the MFD without an unlock software. If you want it on the PFD, you will need to pay around $800 for the unlock code. 

Your GDL-88 will display on the Aspens but you will need to pay for the unlock code for the MFD. The RTX-345 will eventually display as well, but also with an unlock code required. 

I remember the unlock code has been discussed before...do you recall how much it is?

-Tom

[Bob_Belville]

Tom, I think you have 2 Aspens and a GTN 750. If I had a WX-500 I think I'd want the display on the 750. (I have a WX-900 and like that it is stand alone.) 

[Marauder]

1 hour ago, TWinter said:

I remember the unlock code has been discussed before...do you recall how much it is?

-Tom

$800 list. Not sure if the dealers discount it or not. As for the displaying the WX-500, I like it displayed on both the GTN and the Aspen. With the MFD, you will find you spend a lot of time looking at it. Having it on the 750 is nice, but nothing like looking at when you are on instruments and it is in your scan.

Here is a photo of my 650 showing it as a dedicated page:

I will take a picture of both the dedicated StormScope page on the MFD and the the overlay of the map.

[Aerodon]

Bump this to the top. I have two systems ready to go, so can do the following combinations.  Have various length antenna cables, let me know what you need.  Send me an email for pictures.

Aerodon supercub180@gmail.com

System 1 - Used processor, used antenna (scuffed), used gasket, passes all internal tests.  $2495

System 2 - Used processor, new antenna, new gasket, passes all internal tests $2950

System 3 - New processor, new antenna, new gasket.  Made in 2011, never opened.  $3950

[Marauder]

Bump this to the top. I have two systems ready to go, so can do the following combinations.  Have various length antenna cables, let me know what you need.  Send me an email for pictures.
Aerodon supercub180@gmail.com
System 1 - Used processor, used antenna (scuffed), used gasket, passes all internal tests.  $2495 System 2 - Used processor, new antenna, new gasket, passes all internal tests $2950 System 3 - New processor, new antenna, new gasket.  Made in 2011, never opened.  $3950

Just want to give a thumbs up on both the product and Aerodon. I purchased a pre-owned WX-500 from Don a couple of years ago. Product arrived as advertised and has been a great addition to my Mooney.


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