M20E panel upgrade

[Keith20EH]

So I finally committed to my panel upgrade by removing nearly 20lbs of old, outdated, radios, wire and junk from my panel, thought you might like to see my pile.  Modest Garmin panel scheduled for late November

[pirate]

The upgrade process is always a exciting time, will be nice to see photos as you move along. 
 

[kris_adams]

So fill us in Keith!  You say "modest" so what are you thinking.  That pile is impressive and 20 pounds is huge!

[Keith20EH]

..removed David Clark intercom, 1 KX155,  BK OBS, original audio panel, original marker beacons, Britain nav and heading controls, BK ADF and antenna, Davtron clock, KLN GPS  Narco transponder and many feet of wire going nowhere..

Installing GNX 375 gps transponder, GNC 255 nav com, GTR 225 com, GMA 350 audio panel and a Garmin OBS, 

Edited October 29, 2019 by Keith20EH
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[Ragsf15e]

20 minutes ago, Keith20EH said:

..removed David Clark intercom, 1 KX155,  BK OBS, original audio panel, original marker beacons, Britain nav and heading controls, BK ADF and antenna, Davtron clock, KLN GPS  Narco transponder and many feet of wire going nowhere..

Installing GNX 375 gps transponder, GNC 255 nav com, GTR 225 com, GMA 350 audio panel and a Garmin OBS, 

Throw a G5 (or 2) on it while you’re in there and get rid of the vacuum system too!

[Keith20EH]

Yes, G5s would be nice, but I had to draw the line somewhere, even though it might get wavy.

[Oldguy]

And your dog looks like it is going to express its opinion of the old gear right on top of it...

[HRM]

That panel was a sister to mine. It was painful though, to see the pile of stuff on the floor 

[67 m20F chump]

You going to leave those breakers with the red caps installed?  I’m doing my panel and thinking it would be nice to be able to pull them.  

[0TreeLemur]

22 minutes ago, 67 m20F chump said:

You going to leave those breakers with the red caps installed?  I’m doing my panel and thinking it would be nice to be able to pull them.  

The original CBs in our bird broke when we put a screwdriver on them.   Replaced all.

[markgrue]

If you want to get rid of some of that pile let me know...  I am jealous of some of those radios

 

Mark

[Rjfanjet]

I might be interested in the KX155. Mine still is doing fine, just need a spare.

[cctsurf]

On 10/29/2019 at 8:22 AM, Keith20EH said:

So I finally committed to my panel upgrade by removing nearly 20lbs of old, outdated, radios, wire and junk from my panel, thought you might like to see my pile.  Modest Garmin panel scheduled for late November

 

That is one interesting instrument layout...  I've heard of shotgun panels, but that one takes the cake.  Hope you are normalizing to a six-pack along the way.

[steingar]

On 10/30/2019 at 1:08 PM, cctsurf said:

That is one interesting instrument layout...  I've heard of shotgun panels, but that one takes the cake.  Hope you are normalizing to a six-pack along the way.

I wouldn't.  Waste of money.  If its the only airplane  you fly you get used to it fast.

Edited November 4, 2019 by steingar

[carusoam]

@corn_flake check out Keith’s panel overlay... ^^^^

Look familiar to what you were thinking about?

Best regards,

-a-

[Keith20EH]

Since several have asked, I sorted my pile.  Here is what I have, as is, all working as removed.

KX155  nav/com with gs,   Functional, screen sometimes dim, sometimes saves prev frequency after shutdown, sometimes not,

tray included, but not pretty.

Bendix King KR86 ADF with tray and antenna works great

KLN 90B GPS with tray, cold blooded, once warm works fine, no nav data base, user defined waypoints via lat/long only

Narco AT50A transponder with tray, works and passed last check.

$100 each plus shipping, pm me for more details...

 

Edited October 31, 2019 by Keith20EH

[Keith20EH]

Scary Halloween picture..

[Marauder]

26 minutes ago, Keith20EH said:

Scary Halloween picture..

Nah!

THIS is a scary picture! Now where does that white wire go?

[RLCarter]

2 hours ago, Marauder said:

Nah!

THIS is a scary picture! Now where does that white wire go?

I’ve heard it doesn’t matter where they go as long as they are terminated to something...

[Niko182]

Id recommend putting in a 450b instead of the gma350.

Also if youre selling the kx155 for 100 plus shipping ill take that as long as it works.

[7.Mooney.Driver.0]

Im getting ready to install a GMA345, GNS430W, Leave existing SL-30 and install a Trig TT31 transponder. Im also resealing the left tank.




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[markgrue]

If I am not too late I would like the KX155 and the ADF

 

Mark

[Keith20EH]

Kx155 sold

by the way, 35.48lbs removed..

[oldguyscanfly]

Very interesting

My E is also currently in the shop receiving a GNX 375  and dual G-5's. Installing new metal pilots side panel also.

Hopping will be done the end of the week.

[carusoam]

let’s give that a spin...

-a-