STech 30 install question.

[Mcstealth]

Hey folks. Question please. 

My friend has a used Stech 30 he wants to install in his F Model that has the original wing leveler. 

What instruments are needed to drive a 30?

Here is a picture of his existing panel. 

Thanks in advance. 

[DXB]

4 minutes ago, Mcstealth said:

Hey folks. Question please. 

My friend has a used Stech 30 he wants to install in his F Model that has the original wing leveler. 

What instruments are needed to drive a 30?

Here is a picture of his existing panel. 

Thanks in advance. 

 

 

 

It drives itself as a turn coordinator  and uses the static source directly for altitude hold I believe.  It can take a GPSS input linking to the GPS via a separate box or an Aspen PFD.

However, used STEC-30s have to be sent back to the manufacturer to be "recertified" for the STC to be valid. By the time that's done, the cost approaches a new system, so they are rarely re-used.

[Mcstealth]

3 hours ago, DXB said:

It drives itself as a turn coordinator  and uses the static source directly for altitude hold I believe.  It can take a GPSS input linking to the GPS via a separate box or an Aspen PFD.

However, used STEC-30s have to be sent back to the manufacturer to be "recertified" for the STC to be valid. By the time that's done, the cost approaches a new system, so they are rarely re-used.

This scenario is F-model to F-model. It would need recertification?

Edited March 5 by Mcstealth

[MikeOH]

19 minutes ago, Mcstealth said:

This scenario is F-model to F-model. It would need recertification?

I'd have to double check the STC for my STEC-30 but I believe it is registration/serial-number specific to my M20F.  So, yes, to be legal you'd have to pay for the re-certification, I'm afraid.

[KSMooniac]

I believe the above comments are correct, and you cannot legally simply re-install it in a new plane.  You might call a dealer or Genesys (the current STEC owners) and see if they've changed their policy, but my opinion is Genesys wants nothing to do with legacy systems and would be happy if they just get thrown away.  

[bigmo]

This is all correct info. I had a buddy that was going to offer me his takeout 55X to replace my 30 w/ alt hold. Servos are the same, so in theory it COULD have been a nice upgrade. It was pulling teeth to even get info from Genesys - I was just looking for a number. I finally go "Plan on at least $5000"...

Hard pass.

[Mcstealth]

4 hours ago, bigmo said:

This is all correct info. I had a buddy that was going to offer me his takeout 55X to replace my 30 w/ alt hold. Servos are the same, so in theory it COULD have been a nice upgrade. It was pulling teeth to even get info from Genesys - I was just looking for a number. I finally go "Plan on at least $5000"...

Hard pass.

Enough to make you go grrrrrrr!

[skykrawler]

Aspen avionics displays have a similar restriction.  The documentation says it can't be installed 'used' in another aircraft without being returned to the factory.